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| - Ate here yesterday for the first time. Definitely a fan of the vibe - we sat up on the roof patio and it was like a garden oasis in the middle of the Baum/Center eyesore. The decor managed to almost completely block out the view of Ritters and the UPMC parking lot next door - a major plus. The inside was, as others have already commented, very pastel and outdated, reminding me of my grandmother's 80th birthday party. Definitely could use an overhaul in my opinion, but then again there were quite a few old ladies there, so maybe they just know their crowd.
I'll cut to the chase: the food was GREAT. For not super expensive, there were large quantities, many options, a very helpful waitress who helped us make some very difficult choices, and a clear willingness to tailor anything on the menu to suit our needs.
One last thing about the service, which is what earns Cafe Sam its 5th star -- we were running late to see a play after dinner, which was our own poor planning. But as soon as we alerted the waitress to the situation, she bent over backwards to get us our food as quickly as possible, take-out containers so we could finish on the road, and the check paid without delay. It was definitely above and beyond the call of duty, and we wouldn't have made it on time without her help.
Great food, great service, weird but nice decor. I'll definitely be back.
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