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| - This is one of those places you visit, and then afterwards want to tell the first five people you see about it. I actually didn't expect to like this place that much since I'm not much of a health food junkie (I'm more of a fried chicken and biscuits gal) but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a well crafted salad once in a while.
First thing- this place is on Playhouse Square, which is great if you're in the area anyways, but if you're driving her with the express purpose of grabbing a quick lunch, parking will most definitely be an issue, so factor that in your plans.
First impression- the restaurant is split into a "take out" side with a small window bar for waiting, and an eat in/ dining side, which is really tastefully decorated, and because it's on the corner across from Starbucks, it has a lovely view of Playhouse Square and the new(ish) chandelier.
I was greeted immediately by a girl, even though it was past the typical lunch hour, around 2:30pm. She showed me the menu, and I asked her for some recommendations which she kindly shared with me, but she didn't hover waiting for me to order which I appreciated, especially considering I was the only one in the restaurant at that time. I think the thing that impressed me the most is the sheer diversity of options on their menu. They serve breakfast all day long (and being the breakfast lover that I am, I was really tempted to go with this option) but I ended up choosing one of their specials written on the blackboard nearby. I ordered a black bean burger with oven baked fries, along with one of their "ginger get well" drinks. If you're at all a ginger lover like myself, you will LOVE the ginger get well drink- it's not overly spicy like a lot of ginger beers, but still really flavorful and served cold and frothy almost like a smoothie, but not as thick.
The black bean burger was homeade, which made me really happy since many times when you order a black bean burger in a restaurant, you get one of those Morning Star patties and then ask yourself why you couldn't have just made yourself that at home. But their black bean burger was clearly made in house- served on a multigrain bun with sprouts and tomatoes. The oven baked "fries" that came with it were really crispy and not oily at all.
Most of all, the girl serving me was an absolute sweetheart! I was really impressed at the quality of service I received, as well as the value of my meal. I would say this place's prices are comparable to Panera bread, but much better quality ingredients and way better experience obviously.
I can't wait to recommend this place to my vegetarian friends, and even those that aren't vegetarian or even health conscious would enjoy this place in my opinion. I'm eager to go back when I have the chance to try out more things on their menu, and experience Phuel cafe all over again!
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