I almost don't want to review Cafe Raymond for fear it will get more popular, but I think it's time. Part of the charm is that you usually can get right in and grab a table either inside or outside immediately. And if you sit outside you can even bring your pup! I've enjoyed this cafe for years but especially recently it's become a staple location when I'm going out to breakfast or lunch.
All of the items I've tried have been great. They don't have just standard cafe fare like you might expect, they somehow elevate everything to the next level. Breakfast sandwiches are huge and my family has compared the croissants to ones they had in France. The smoked salmon platter is fresh and a hearty serving of lox. For lunch I usually get the nicoise salad - so many toppings! - and my boyfriend loves the muffaletta sandwich. But everything else we've had is good as well!
My strong advice - skip the greasy diners in the area and get a good meal from Cafe Raymond instead. Just don't go so often that it starts getting lines like the diners do (-: