I think the mark of a great restaurant is that you believe it to be a franchise until you realize that it's not. That's how I feel about Avenue Cafe.
A quick and easy sandwich/salad sit down cafe with a beautiful, clean aesthetic.
The coffee is great and the food is delightful. Try the jerk chicken sandwich and greek salad - order, pay, sit and wait for your food to be brought to you then finish and walk away...that's right, they clean up your plate for you!
So be nice, and tip a bit...because except for the ordering at the counter, this place is essentially a sit down cafe and a perfect place for a quick lunch in the neighbourhood. The staff are very welcoming (especially at off peak hours) and they play hit movies in black and white on mute all day long. Ample seating including outdoor patio in the summer.
Sandwich and a salad (with a glass of ice water in a disposable plastic cup) will run you about $12.