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| - A wise person once told me that great is always different (e.g. Picasso) but different isn't always great (e.g. Andy Dick).
In the case of The Bellevue Diner, it's both different and great. I had their eponymous Bellevue sandwich ($12): blackened snapper, thick-cut meaty ham, cheddar, Swiss, tomato and onion on a Kaiser roll. I would've never thought to put such disparate elements together but the salty ham and cheese perked up the mild fish in a way that was unexpected but totally scrumptious.
All their sammies come with a choice of soup, salad or black beans/avocado/tortilla chips. I opted for the day's soup of watermelon gazpacho because I am a sucker for chilled soups (and because my two melanin-deprived dining companions snagged the shady seats on the patio and left me to broil in the sun so I needed something cold and refreshing). It did not disappoint.
If you go, I dare you to try The Squirrel sandwich ($10): peanut butter, sardines, cheddar, sprouts; then tell me if it's worth enduring sprouts for. I've already got my eye on the egg salad-gorgonzola sandwich for my next visit. They also serve pastas, a fish fry entree, and three dishes for their all-day breakfast, two of which are vegetarian. It is Kensington Market, after all. Nothing is over $14.
Service was sweet, friendly, and leisurely. The space is small and intimate with just a few outdoor tables under patio umbrellas. Overall, this place is cute...different...and great!
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