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Submitted by: Carl
Rating: 5 stars
Date: November 2009
Very classy little cafe. Not your average sandwich shop deli type place, much nicer. We had a rueben sandwich and a grilled teriyaki rice bowl. Both were really outstanding. Prices on everything were very cheap compared to other places, especially considering they claim all the delil meats are "Boar's Head" meats. Although the food was outstanding, the service good and the atmosphere classy, it's a hassle to find. Its positioned at the rear on the ground floor of an office building with virtually no signage. Had to basically follow our noses to locate it. There was plenty of parking in the visitor parking garage next to the building. Over all I would rate this place as outstanding. The food was very, very good, and the additiional outside covered dining area next to the lake was a refreshing break from the standard sandwich shop indoor seating. We were able to connect to WiFi and use out laptops also. Great place to do business.

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Submitted by: Carl
Rating: 5 stars
Date: October 2009
I visit this particular office building regularily and eat at this cafe often. The food is simply stated "Great". I think I have tried just about every sandwich they have with the exception of the Veggie one. My favorites are almost anything they grill. The sandwiches are huge and grilled perfectly. My number one personal favorite is the hot pastrami on marbled rye. Its got to have a half pound of meat on it and is to die for. They have a fantastic grilled chicken teriyaki rice bowl that is super good. They say they make their own sauce in house but it tastes similar to Samurai Sams or Kyoto Bowl. In any case its great. Most everything comes with a side order of potato salad, chips or macaroni salad, white rice etc. The macaroni salad had a little too much watery mayonaise for my taste, but the potato salad is excellent. Overall this cafe is excellent and has tons of seating. There is a lake just outside with ducks and beautiful scenery. Its a great place to have lunch and relax in a beautiful executive setting. I would highly recommend it, not just for the great food thats reasonably priced but the overall atmosphere. Very nice!

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Submitted by: Sunlady
Rating: 5 stars
Date: October 2009
Had lunch at this cafe today for the first time. Food was absolutely delicious. Sat outside by the lake in covered seating. This place is fantastic. How come no ones ever heard of it. Best Rueben sandwich I've ever eaten. Fast service, great prices and parked right in front of the building. Its located on the ground floor of a six story office building. This little sandwich shop would make a fortune if people knew about it. Three of us ate outside and everyone raved about the food. I don't know where they get their bread, but its like nothing I've ever had before. Robust and heavy, not like the average sandwich shop bread. My soup was incredible. They must make their own because it was really thick and rich. Prices were great. All three of us ate for less than $15.00, Unbelievable!

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Submitted by: bud
Rating: 5 stars
Date: October 2009
Hard to find. Located on ground floor of office building. Well worth the trouble though. Fantastic sandwiches and teriyaki chicken rice bowls. Super clean. Seriously my sandwich was about half a pound of deli meat with restaurant quality bread and cheese. Most extensive sandwich menu I've ever seen. Fast courteous service and dirt cheap prices. Plenty of seating, and great for meeting clients in a high class atmosphere with a lake and indoor and outdoor seating. Has become my favorite spot to meet clients. Negatives are location and line of 5 or so at lunch time.

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Submitted by: Food Lover
Rating: 5 stars
Date: October 2009
Stumbled into this fantastic hidden sandwich shop this week. Sandwiches were incredible and overstuffed with quality Boar's Head deli meats. Tried a teriyaki rice bowl which was one of the best I ever had and 1/3 less than other places. I alsolutely love this place and the food is great and cheap!

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