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| - Stopped in here based on someone else's recommendation, and we were not disappointed! So much so that we've been there three times in as many days. First of all, not very many casual cafes in the Valley have such a nice shaded patio with quite a bit of seating. But if you want to sit inside, they have plenty of tables to choose from in three different rooms (and a small, private meeting room), uniquely decorated with cool A/C. Either way, you order at the counter, and they will bring your food to you. The friendly owner, who is often walking around seeing how folks are doing, also owns a consignment store in the same plaza in three different suites, so it's worth browsing around when you're done eating. The rest of the staff is friendly, too. But I digress: Let's get to the food and drink! Well, it's really good, and there's a little something for everyone on the menu. The salads and sandwiches are excellent, and the portions aren't skimpy. We've tried the pulled pork sandwich and the Cobb salad. But the first thing we tried here was breakfast. I had the Red Truck Breakfast Burrito with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, cheese, and chicken apple sausage (though you can choose other meats), and it was large and delicious. My wife had the Grotto Bowl (very similar ingredients without the potatoes and tortilla), and it was also delicious. And I can't go any further without mentioning the coffee. There are about five different drinks that are bottomless, and one of them is the 20-ounce iced cold brew from a local roastery for $2.49. Yes, that's right: a 20-ounce iced cold brew with free refills for that price. Who does that?! Amazing! On top of that, they have punch cards so that you can get a free drink once you fill the card up. We think the Grotto Café is a great little breakfast or lunch spot to visit with friends or to chill for awhile while reading a book. They have free wi-fi, so it's also a comfortable place to do a little work on the laptop...which I may just have to do soon, because I think that refillable cold brew is calling my name again. :o)
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