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| - LOVE this Top Marks Cafe. I ordered savory crepe with avocado, cheese, tomato and bacon, along with a cafe cubano, and dulce de leche gelato for dessert. I honestly haven't had a cubano this good since I was in Havana several years ago and I was thrilled to learn they have added several gelato flavors and now paninis ! As a resident of south scottsdale I am SO OVER these huge chain restaurants, with 400 television screens, deafening music, with shitty food, run by people who could hardly care about the experience being delivered. I adore coming to Top Marks for the quality of the food, the owner, and the vibe of the place. The owner Jane is from England; she is funny, warm, completely invested in top quality ingredients, and the cleanliness of the place. I love walking down the old saloon style corridor to reach the cafe, walking in the door and hearing her bellow "Ello Dahling ! ". Huge charm this little nook---huge charm. I generally dash in here to get coffee and snacks a couple times a week before hectic days; particularly when I need to be productive. Jane feeds my belly and my caffeine addiction, all within the context of community. By the end of my visit there, most of the customers are talking to each other, sharing their stories, and enjoying their experience. Lastly, the crowd is wonderfully international. It's a hoot to enjoy coffee and gelato while hearing about people's global experiences. Thank god for this place.
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