I was very sad when Carden's initial owners closed shop but very happy to announce that there is now NEW OWNERSHIP! Hubby and I stopped in yesterday after a workout when we were pleased to see the Open sign lit up once again and even happier to see the FREE cup of coffee sign out front. We went in to get a cuppa joe and were enticed by the wonderful scents of fresh baked goods and coffee. The cafe looks the same but there's a different menu. (Still carrying Boar's Head products.) I love how comfortable this little gem is. There's a reading area with comfy couches around a flat screen tv and fireplace. I think that they even have free WiFI!
We purchased a cinnamon crunch bagel and a whole wheat bagel and got our two free coffees. I am not a coffee connisseur, but my husband is and he loved it! I usually have more milk than coffee in mine. I could tell that it was a bold coffee, hot and fresh. The bagels!!!! Wow, I've never had bagels so fresh! We moved here to AZ where I haven't found a replacement for my favorite Panera Bread cinnamon crunch bagel until NOW! The top wasn't piled high with sugar and cinnamon but who needs that anyway? It did have a bit, though.
I will be back this week for lunch and to buy a loaf of bread. They sell several different types. I'm going to try the spelt first.
Don't let Carden's close again- go now!
PS- Closed on Mondays!!