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| - I like Sugar Cafe. Like it, but don't love it. I mean, I WANT to love them; their shop is adorable - the tables are quaint, there's a comfy couch and lounge area in the corner, and there's even a tree up in their building right now. It looks and feels like a sweet little spot, right down to the "Keep calm and eat cupcakes" poster that I always want to take with me when I come here.
Alas, nothing can be perfect. So, my points:
I actually think their menu is a bit short, and could probably benefit from having a few seasonal items that change every few months (although it's probably just suffering as a result of the currently increasing prices of fresh ingredients, which affects many local businesses this time of year). I find their breakfast menu in particular to be waaaay too short and limiting; I'm sure every item on there is delicious, but at the same time, basically all I can get for breakfast is a bagel, muffins, granola or pancakes. That's a lot of carb-heavy options, guys!
Lunch is definitely more Sugar Cafe's forte. Anything from a grilled cheese to tuna melt bagels to a fancy vegetarian option is here, and each sandwich can come with a variety of sides, from regular chips to potato salad. I definitely prefer to eat here this time of day since there's more to eat and choose from. I highly recommend the tuna melt bagel, which to date is the best item I've had here.
Finally, I'm sure anyone who hears the name "Sugar Cafe" has guessed that they (supposedly) specialize in desserts. Personally, I think the desserts are...okay. I remember a friend I went with commented their creme brulee wasn't perfect, and in my case the cupcakes I've had have been a bit hard, dry and cold from sitting in a fridge for too long. I'm sure if you get them fresh, they're wonderful.
If you have the time to stop in during their limited hours, I'd it's definitely worth a shot, particularly for lunch. Hopefully you hit the cafe on a good day!
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