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| - Having a delicious bakery that is open both early and late in your neighborhood is wonderful. If you want to grab a coffee before you commute to work, it's open. If you want to meet up for a slice of carrot cake at 10:30pm with a friend, it's open. This is what Nova Era means to me.
Not only do they offer a great range of fresh baked breads and pastries, they also have wonderful sandwiches and salads. My personal favorite is a turkey panini or the Nova Era club sandwich. Both are very generous and their sandwiches range from around $4 - $7 each. With drip coffee or tea just a dollar or two, you're looking at a very inexpensive meal. Since this is a Portugese bakery, you will also find some portugese specialties like pada bread and nata (custard tarts). Try one, you will not regret.
One warning that goes along with the low prices - this is not a fancy uppity coffeehouse. Soy milk is not an option, and I actually dare you to ask for anything "half-caf" or "skinny". They do offer delicious espresso-based drinks, but they keep them nice and simple - and thus, reasonably priced.
Try: a nata tart, the sourdough baguette, the mini cheesecakes (strawberry or oreo for just $2!), deli sandwiches. At your own risk: I'm not a big fan of the cake slices or some of the sweet desserts like eclairs, but you might enjoy them just fine.
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