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| - I got to Cleveland early for my conference and was able to make a stop for lunch. This place was a bit of a trek from the conference center, but it was well worth the walk! It was also a plus that they offered WiFi.
Unfortunately, this was a Tuesday after a long weekend, and a few items on the menu weren't available because many of their ingredients are very perishable and they hadn't had a chance to restock. I settled on the lean green smoothie, the awesome grilled cheese, and the creamy rotini bake. (The latter two could really be lunches for two different people, but I couldn't resist over-ordering on purpose.) You really can't tell this is vegan food, and they have some unique offerings. I especially loved the fig jam in the grilled cheese that added a tang of sweetness to the sandwich. I also found the pricing to be super fair, considering the natural ingredients.
The reason I'm docking a star is that this cafe really needs more than one person working, especially around the lunch rush. The poor employee was literally taking orders and then running around the kitchen trying to make the food at the same time. I wanted a takeout box, and it took me a long time to get her attention. There was another customer who came in, waited for 10 min without being acknowledged, and walked out.
Other than the understaffing issues, this place was such a treat. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in the area again!
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