I pass by this place every morning on my walk to work and have been wanting to try it forever. When I finally looked it up and saw the awesome menu, rave reviews, and unique concept I was even more intrigued.
This afternoon I took a client here for lunch. One bite in to my square peg and I was like WHERE HAVE I BEEN? You mean to tell me that this place has been 3 blocks from my office all this time?
The roast beef sandwich was rich and delicious. The crispy sunchokes were even better than actual french fries. The rootbeer bread pudding? Don't get me started. I loved the cute bento box presentation and it was a ton of food for $11. I took half home for an afternoon snack.
My client had the gnocchi and raved about it. I should also note that she is a vegetarian and there were plenty of options for her.
The atmosphere was perfect for a casual lunch on a cold day. It was so cheerful and I loved the umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. Brilliant!
Two comments i would like to make:
1. It was a little library quiet in there and I found myself wishing they'd put on some background music.
2. It didn't affect us because we beat the lunch rush, but this isn't necessarily a great place for a client meeting because of the communal seating. For a friend lunch however, it's perfect.
Can't wait to go back.