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| - I love making new discoveries in familiar neighbourhoods. Had lunch at Cafe Bernate after a friend recommended it. Looks very unassuming from the outside, but as Marie F. mentioned, there is a large seating area (and in the summer, patio) in the back and there is a vast menu of 30 different sandwiches!
The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with rotating art on display, accommodating and warm staff, and spacious seating (also would be a good place to read a book or get some work done). I went on a weekday and it was busy, with lots of CAMH staff (CAMH is just across the street), art students (some from Max the Mutt animation school, next door), and such.
I had the #21 sandwich: spinach, mushroom, avocado, and provolone melt on a baguette. Divine. Our waitress said that was the most popular veggie sandwich. My friend had the same thing, but they let her substitute roasted red peppers for the mushrooms. I added a premium salad for $4 and I thought it was worth it. It was a pretty big salad, with nice fresh toppings. I had the "Verde" which has asparagus, brie, and avocado.
(I believe there are 2 things that make *everything* taste better -- cheese & avocado). My friend had the soup of the day - spicy pumpkin soup, and raved about it afterward.
Too bad we were too full, because at the front they had trays of freshly baked cookies and pastries fresh from the oven that looked and smelled amazing. Next time.
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