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| - The drinks here have always been impeccable, but they really oversell the food. First of all, if you're interested in fiber, don't bother ordering a sandwich with "brown bread." It's Wonderbread dough mixed with food dye. The menu offers light fair, but don't fear, carnivores, you can still get those ham chunks on top of your salad. I highly recommend anything with fresh coffee in it; Santropol is well-known for its high-quality, fair-trade and organic coffee production and distribution, and with the roasters located just a dozen blocks away, the cafe can't be lacking.
The service is casual and friendly, so don't expect anyone to break a sweat bringing you lunch. However they will go out of their way to make you feel like you're hanging out in your own backyard, and recommend anything on the menu. The main highlight of the cafe itself is the garden, complete with slate flagstone paths, bauble lights hanging from overhead foliage and a bubbling fountain. During the cold months it's nice to curl up with a cuppa at one of the tables near the kitchen and catch some of the banter floating between the waitstaff. I would recommend any afternoon in the summer or winter being taken in this cafe with a large drink and a good book.
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