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| - Really great little Breakfast/Lunch place tucked into one of the most industrial parts of Tempe. You might not even know it was there were it not for a few covered tables on a make shift patio. Really great food, super prices and almost disgustingly nice people who work there!
The place is so cute. Black and white checkered tiles. White bead board up to a chair rail. Very homey without being overly kitschy.
While they do all the basics, and do them well, this isn't just your basic fare. How about their Muffelatta for $5.15? Or their Hot Sweet Italian sandwich - with sausage, onion, peppers and mushrooms w/ melted provolone cheese ($5.85)? And their Spinach salad with egg and bacon for $5.05? All good. They even have a Monte Cristo ($5.15) on their menu! And their basics are great. I had the Tuna melt ($5.05) on an employee's recommendation and it's one of the best one's I've had in a long time. I haven't had their breakfasts yet, but I've got my eye on their Egg, Chorizo and roasted green chile wrap for $3.25.
And then there are their drinks. Sure - when I saw I could get Hires Root Beer or Squirt with my lunch, I was stoked. But then I saw their coffee menu. How about a large (32oz) Iced Coffee for $2.25? Or a large Iced Chai for $2.05??? They also Cappuccino, Espresso and Lattes for similarly great prices.
But in the end, it's the folks who work there that have knocked me out. My first time there, the girl who took my order remembered my name and checked on me twice at my table - by name. She wasn't a waitress, just worked behind the counter. But when she came to clear a table, she just wanted to check on things.
I almost hate to give the place up, but the more folks who come by, the more likely I am to be able to keep this place around. So I definitely encourage you to come by. Even if it's to just grab a coffee and a baked good. Yes - they bake things fresh on site every day. Just one more layer of their oh so goodness. If only they were open on Saturday...
Hours: M-F, 6am-3pm
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