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| - Where is a half star when you need it? Cafe Cali deserves 4 1/2 stars - great service, delicious food, quaint patio, excellent people watching.
The specials are always written on a chalkboard facing the street for easy perusal as you walk by. With a packed menu and lots of tasty treats, there really is something for everyone on this menu - ranging from steak frites for around $28, to a burger for $12, appetizers in the $7-$11 range and a range of great salads. All salads are available in large ($12ish) or small ($8ish) portions, and the option to add chicken, shrimp, etc. for $7.
There were definitely more exotic things on the menu, I may have seen a gazpacho and some seafood dishes, but my picky-eater eyes glazed over at that point...
We ordered an array of appetizers (and maybe a few strawberry...and lime daiquiris) including a caesar salad that was fresh and light, not too much dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese - a caprese salad served with greens and lovely oil & vinegar - goat cheese on bread with greens and red peppers - bruschetta that was DELISH - and also enjoyed the complementary bread basket.
The service really was great as well, we had three attentive servers that were quick and friendly.
Best part? Baskin Robbins right next door... if you sit on the patio (that also offers a smoking and non smoking section), you can enjoy the smell of fresh waffle cones wafting over!
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