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Cafe Latte

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Local(651) 224-5687

850 Grand Ave Ste 1
Saint Paul, MN 55105

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Cafe Latte
Local(651) 224-5687

850 Grand Ave Ste 1
Saint Paul, MN 55105

http://www.cafelatte.com

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Cafe Latte in Saint Paul is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features private rooms. This restaurant is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Cafe Latte

lilaguide | Too Busy

I love this place, but it is too busy and there is not enough room. The food is great though.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/23/2008
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lilaguide | Ok cafe

It's an ok cafe for a casual lunch. There's not too much space to eat though. I also am not crazy about the menu - I just can't find what I'm craving.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/23/2008
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lilaguide | Cafe Latte Editorial Review

a great place to eat with a newborn... kind of like a European cafA© - you get your own food... the quality of food is great (not like cafeteria food)... they have the best highchairs in towna€¦ their breads...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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Citysearch | Gourmet fare, served cafeteria-style, in the heart of Grand Avenue.

This popular cafe sits at the corner of Grand and Victoria, the epicenter of St. Paul's trendy Grand Avenue shopping district. It's a busy, bustling place, with great people-watching, courtesy of...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/19/2006
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lilaguide | Cafe Latte

This is a great casual restuarant but it gets pretty crowded so it can be difficult to navigate a stroller.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/15/2006
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lilaguide | Cafe Latte

My favorite lunch spot. Can't bring strollers to the second floor, so there is limited seating.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/14/2006
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lilaguide | Cafe Latte

while the food, especially the desserts, are wonderful this is not a place for toddlers. The place is always crowded. This along with the fact that it is cafeteria style - meaning you wait in line and carry...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/09/2005
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lilaguide | Cafe Latte

I do love the bread & food here, but very difficult with stroller--can't get upstairs, and downstairs most of time packed with people & thus difficult to navigate.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 03/04/2005
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lilaguide | Cafe Latte

This is a great place to eat with a newborn. Kind of like a Euoropean Cafe you get your own food and there is no waiting! The quality of food is great (not like cafeteria food). They have the best high chairs...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/21/2005
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10Best

fresh desserts and breads are placed at the beginning of the cafeteria line, advocating the yummy idea of starting your meal with dessert. check out the caramel cashew trifle or the sinful chocolate turtle...
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RestaurantRow.com

a loud spot, but very cosmopolitan atmosphere...
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Wcities

the wait can be long and parking sparse, but you will be glad you risked it. this modern, airy restaurant is in a two-story building with walls of windows on the bustling corner of grand and victoria. service...
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AOL CityGuide

coffee and light lunches in elegant setting...
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User Reviews of Cafe Latte

Yelp.com Review - by Drew B.

5 of 5 stars. Hmmm what do I want Should I go soup or sandwich
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh T.

4 of 5 stars. The food is generally fresh and tasty, with sandwiches and soups the Latte's most consistent pleasers. What really keeps people coming back, however, is the selection of desserts. There's a reason the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff R.

2 of 5 stars. Food is pretty tasty, particularly if you've got a hankering for some soup, a salad, or a hunk of chocolate cake, but good luck finding a seat. Also, be sure to bring your patience as you elbow your…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille L.

4 of 5 stars. I am a massive pasta salad fan and this place has a lot to choose from. They also have an ample sandwich selection. You can also have specialty salads made for you and they have some delightful…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Spike N.

1 of 5 stars. Some people want to been seen in effete over-priced coffee shops- you know, the kind of place with lots of French on the menu. Somewhere you might catch a glimpse of Garrison Keillor, or some other…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ericka A.

3 of 5 stars. This cafe is a bit pricey and service could be better, but they give you decent portions. My friend and I go there to get our late night cake binge on. Usually it is accompanied by one of their coffee…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Perfect for Desert and Coffee

My husband and I love to frequent Cafe Latte for their deserts and assortment of coffee. The cakes are absolutely to die for!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chloe l.

5 of 5 stars. ok a few realities of Cafe Latte- yes it's a cafeteria style restaurant- feel like having someone wait on you? go sit in the back at the wine bar and a bartender will help you order pizza salad and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E B.

4 of 5 stars. One of VERY RARE places serving High Tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely delicious and absolutely cheap!!!!!!!!! It is not the Ritz, but still fun.... Mouth melting English Scones, delicate and tasty tiny,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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:)

They have just about everything from fresh sandwiches, salads, and soups to homemade pizza. Definitely a must!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane M.

5 of 5 stars. This is a pretty casual place with pretty good food. They have tons of soups, sanwiches, salads, and desserts to choose from. The service is pretty good. The only downside to this place is that fact…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy C.

3 of 5 stars. Yeah they have good food and great desserts but the cafeteria line coupled with the high prices make me stay away. Not to mention the clientle is primarily soccer moms and their offspring.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth B.

4 of 5 stars. Pros: Awesome desserts and nice soups and sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacey P.

3 of 5 stars. I don't really get why everyone swoons when you mention Cafe Latte. Yes, the pastries are good (no vegan ones though), but that's where the excitement ends. I don't like having to stand in line, slide…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zachary S.

1 of 5 stars. I really cannot stand this place. Not sure what the fuss is about. Where to begin? For starters, they are overpriced. If I am going to spend that much on a salad, I want to sit at a table and have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Melt in your mouth Vanilla Cheesecake!

All of the desserts here are delicious but the one that I must have everytime I'm in the neighborhood is the Vanilla Cheescake, its rich and creamy and topped with a sweet glazed jumbo strawberry! I've tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura 'jinx.tv' K.

5 of 5 stars. Mmmm...mmmm...mmmm! Everything here is so delicious. When I wanted to get my mom a cake for her birthday, but I was a couple thousand miles away, the first thing I thought of was "I'll get her one from…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa n.

4 of 5 stars. mmmm. turtle chocolate cake!! great for a quick bite, from pasta to bread, tarts to cupcakes, fizzy izzy to tea.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

4 of 5 stars. I love the food, but hate the service. I've gotten dirty looks, been made to listen to a fairly crazy rant by an employee and watched another employee try to humiliate my father because we ordered at…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Busy at lunch... but with good reason!

I went here with a friend for lunch. Neither of us had been here before, so it took awhile to figure out "how things work" (There is no menu board at the start of the line). The food is served cafeteria style,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

4 of 5 stars. Oh, I love this place. It makes me miss California a little less. First off, the ambiance is wonderful. Despite claiming it is a cafe, you can treat it like a restaurant. There are usually interesting…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Fantastic Bakery

We have bought a few cakes from Cafe Latte and eaten there a few times--everytime we have had excellent service and the food is great! Their cake menu makes it really hard to decide on just one...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Always good.

There's never been a time where I went to Cafe Latte and was ever let down by the service or food. Good stuff.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan M.

5 of 5 stars. This is my ultimate, number one favorite place to eat. I grew up in MN and my familiy got take out from here allll the time. You can order take out at the back bakery counter, close to the wine and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendra M.

5 of 5 stars. First off, of course the desserts are magnificent! The Turtle Chocolate cake is my favorite. I have friends that drive up to half an hour just to take a slice of cake home. Choices of what cake to try…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate Z.

5 of 5 stars. The three salad lunch with a slice of their turtle chocolate cake is Kate heaven. Just bust through the other hordes of people that already know about this place and pretend that its all yours.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yummy Desserts

My girlfriends and I enjoy going to Cafe Latte. It's a great place to hang out with friends and talk. We love the soups, salads, desserts, and the steamers.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian S.

5 of 5 stars. Cafe Latte is a near ideal casual date venue. It is fun and easy where you can have a salad [pasta or greens], soup, sandwich, all made in a different and interesting way daily. They also bake great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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User Review

They start with dessert, why don't more places work that way? You grab a tray and walk down the line, passing desserts, salads, soups, coffee ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ms k.

4 of 5 stars. Great place to go with a girlfreind for lunch. They have a wonderful desert selection, and I love there spreader/baguette choice. So nummy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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Loved the sandwiches, Friendly staff

Would definitely go there again for lunch but not dinner. Didn't have the atmosphere I was looking for when it came to taking someone on a dinner date. They had a nice selection of desserts. Cafe Latte is in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby J.

4 of 5 stars. While I've never been a fan of the cafeteria-style salad/pasta salad/sandwich bar, the desserts here more than make up for any faults. Absolutely amazing, delicious cakes and tortes! I lived just…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Upscale Fast Food

This is a great place to grab lunch or even dinner. The food is fresh and delicious. The desserts are to die for...my favorite is the tres leches cake..to die for!! This place is al little busy though so be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Quick Eat

If you want a quick lunch or dinner then this is a place to go and have a healthy fast food!! I love their soup, dessert, salad, pizza and bread (I think there is nothing I do not like there)! Good place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by m m.

5 of 5 stars. THE BEST cesar salad around...simple, but SO damn good! I've asked (numerous times) for the salad dressing recipe, but to no avail! :( If anyone gets their hands on it, feel free to send it my way!
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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C'etait delicieux!

Cafe Latte is a hip lunch hangout. All the food I have there is delicious. Their desserts are excellent. I also like their soups, which vary. Not sure where to take a client for lunch? Maybe even the kids?...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Long time

Cafe Latte has been my favorite place to go to for almost the past decade. I love their cheesecake and anyone who I share my slice-to-go immediately fall in love with the taste. Their Chicken Pasta Salad is to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali O.

5 of 5 stars. Cafe latte is my favorite place on Grand Avenue. Everything is delicious, especially the gigantic cakes! Healthy food (salads, sandwiches, etc) are equally good, but if you eat those, you won't have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate K.

4 of 5 stars. Yes this is a real cafe - with trays, a line and a cash register at the end. But if you need a great late night spot for the best cheesecake or Dutch Chocolate Cake in the Twin Cities - Cafe Latte is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Take a Break!

Such great food, and great-looking food, that you're likely to eat so much that you won't have room for dessert. We ate lunch (the spread sampler is fantastic) and took an hour to walk around the neighborhood,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Not for breakfast

Cafe Latte is wonderful for lunch and dinner but we were disappointed with the breakfast selection. Basically quiche or pastry were the only options.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rego S.

5 of 5 stars. TURTLE CAKE!!!! Try it, love it, savor it, live it! I'm already drooling just thinking about it. I was reading some book (somebody help me out here) by a couple who travelled across the country…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Tea Party

A little-known great deal @ Cafe Latte is the daily "Afternoon tea," including a pot of tea, various sandwiches, scones, cookies and a piece of your choice of cake for $10. I make sure to visit this awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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Trendy Coffee Shop

Cafe Latte is located in the heart of Grand in St. Paul. It has two levels with wall to wall windows...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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Casual Hangout

Located at the corner of Grand and Victoria, this trendy cafeteria-style food joint is one of the mo...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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Best yummy food source in the Twin CIties

If you are in the mood for soup, sandwiches or DESSERT . . . you've come to the right place. I alwa...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

4 of 5 stars. This a great concept gourmet cafeteria type bistro that existed LONG befort lattes became popular via Starbucks. Plenty to choose from in the salad category, sandwiches, soups and deserts. Casual…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4 of 5 stars. I miss the hustle and bustle of this urban trendy cafeteria and bakery. The salads are all stellar and the turtle cake is worth lugging cross-continentally. I would go A LOT were I to live in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Fantastic atmosphere and food!

I used to live a block away from Cafe Latte -- which made it very hard to resist daily! The lines can get very long, especially during lunch and dinner hours, but its worth the wait! The sandwiches, soups,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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Lunch and a view of Grand

First off, of course the desserts are magnificant! The Turtle Chocolate cake is my favorite. I have friends that drive up to half an hour just to take a slice of cake home. Choices of what cake to try...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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We keep coming back!

The food is excellent, but long lines and crowded tables can make the wait long on popular nights.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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A Whole Latte Taste

Cafe Latte can't be beat for a lunch with friends. A great selection (the chicken salsa chile and spread sampler are personal favorites) and deserts to die for!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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Save Room for Dessert

I've been to Cafe Latte many, many times over the years and it's always fun to come back to. My most recent visit, with my mom, led us to the pizza served at the wine bar in back. Crisp crust, light on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Unique

Cafe Latte is so unique that in this most un-touristic of cities, it is worth a visit. Wine bar/cafeteria/desert cafe, it defies description or definition, and though one critic sniffed that the deserts are...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2002
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I like it a latte!

If you can make it past the dessert case to see the lovely savories that are offered, then you will do far better than I did on my first visit. From salads, to soups, to sandwiches and beyond. How about a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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A Favorite

Always a favorite, Cafe Latte is always great. Wonderful soups and salads and bread. Plus, all the other many choices. Good people watching and excellent food. Always a treat.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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CakePieEtc!

ALOT of variety - cakes, pies, tortes......but I am a sucker for sweets anyway. Some cakes are very rich but still soooo good, I don't think I have ever finished an entire piece (cause they slice them so big!)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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I love their Raspberry Torte

Caffe Latte is unique in that you can have dessert and or pizza.. a drink...EVERYTHING. I like that is has a nice variety, but yet it's not so generic and sterile. I enjoy going to this place because of its...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Great place!

Great place to grab dessert, or just sit and chat with friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Nothing in the world like it

There are good restaurants and then there are "you had to be there at least once to have lived" restaurants. For so many reasons on so many levels, Cafe Latte is one of those restaurants.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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Pecans, Chocolate & Caramel, Oh My!

Cafe Latte has it right -- life is short so they display desserts first! Their Turtle Cake is so rich and chocolatey (who cares if that's not a word), you'll positively swoon! Other fantastic desserts include...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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One of my all-time favorites

At this stand-in-line-to-order restaurant, you move along the line through stations: sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, "moo" drinks -- they're all delicious. I recommend the spread sampler.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2002
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