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    Cafe Girasole

    4.7 (289 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The Sandwich
    Catherine C.

    We had another delicious lunch here today. My friend and I both had the 1/2 sandwich, soup & salad special. (Iron Mike & The Sandwich.) And as always, everything was beyond delicious!!! The restaurant is super cute and service is friendly and attentive. Can't wait to be back soon!

    Beef and Brie
    Susan P.

    A real gem! Great food, cute atmosphere, great service! If you're in Minden check them out!

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    Nathan B.

    My wife and I have been coming here for the last seven or eight years as we antique through the area. The smoothies are amazing and the food is always wonderful. I love their Thai peanut wrap and my wife often gets either a K2 or grilled beef and Brie sandwiches. We're here today at 1:30 PM and the place is almost full. Clearly a popular local spot. Ambience is nice and they also have seating outside.

    OMG!  Who would have thought that peanut butter would be so good on a veggie sandwich???   Obviously, they know!!! lol
    Dean F.

    Wow! What a great little restaurant. If you're ever down there, check it out! Especially now with all of the major road construction in Gardnerville. All of the businesses down there can use your business!!! I had a half Iron Mike Sandwich and the Curry Sweet Potato Soup. Amazing! Who would have thought that peanut butter on a veggie sandwich would taste so good? Super friendly service and they really appreciate the business

    Grilled veggies and cheese sandwich, house salad, and curry potato soup.
    Breanne C.

    Yummy food! I ordered the sandwich, salad, soup combo. Grateful for a vegetarian option! The house made salad dressing, sandwich with a few different cheeses/ grilled veggie with fresh bread, and curry sweet potato soup were all delicious. My oldest daughter ordered a smoothie and they even gave us the rest of the smoothie from the blender that wouldn't fit in her cup for my youngest to snack on before the meal came. The bathrooms were clean and the restaurant decorated nicely. Service was very friendly and food came out quickly. They had some coloring pages and crayons which I always appreciate. I'll definitely be going back

    The Sandwich
    Ian M.

    This place has consistently won Carson Valley "Best of" awards over and over again for a reason...! This is one of my top, most-favorite places to eat lunch, and that's saying a lot due to the frequency I eat out and the variety of restaurants I experience on my business travels! I really don't think there's a bad choice you can make here, but I'll tell you about a few of my favorites. First off, their tomato bisque is what I think of and crave when I think of tomato soup and I often begin a meal with a cup of this thick and delicious goodness! Their iced tea is very floral and succulent which is also a regular for me to order with every meal. My top favorite sandwiches are (in no particular order) The Marcello (pictured) that is a sourdough panini pressed, Garlic Aioli, Havarti cheese, Turkey, Pesto, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Tomatoes & Onion caramelized in butter, sherry and sugar served melty, gooey, warm and oh so delicious...! My next favorite is called "The Sandwich" which is the same as above, minus the artichoke and pesto. Iron Mike made as a wrap is an interesting sandwich and I felt uncertain how it might taste, but went for it several years back and wow!!! What an amazing combination of flavors...! Made either on wheat bread or in a wrap with peanut butter, avocado, havarti, cucumber, sunflower seeds, carrot, sprouts, spring mix, red onion, and a splash of their famous Marionberry vinaigrette; it's to die for...! I always get extra dressing to ensure some is in every bite...! Last but not least, their tuna is a step above how others prepare it. I'm not sure what the secret ingredient(s) are, but it's top-notch on either a sandwich or, like I usually order it, as just a scoop or two on top of their Caesar salad. The servers are all friendly and you are greeted with a smile each time you walk through the door! It's a smaller restaurant and often times folks are waiting outside for a table. The hours are not too standard; I recommend showing up before 2pm. The decor is nice, boasting art and oddities that the owners have collected over the years. Very warm and inviting. If you're in Gardnerville for lunch during the week, ask yourself if you want the best. If you do, here's your spot!

    Delicious. I ordered a chai the soup, salad and half panini. Every bite melted in my mouth. The service was amazing and such a sweet little place. My belly is very happy

    K2 Panini
    Craig H.

    Neat little place that is only open for lunch. We waited quite awhile to be served (close to 1/2 hour)...seems like they prioritize the call-in orders over their on-site customers. I ordered the K2 and it really did not work for me. Sounded good on the menu: Turkey, brie, pear, caramelized onion, garlic aioli and black currant chutney, But, there were too many flavor profiles that did not meld well. That being said, give them a shot, based on the other reviews your experience may be different.

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    Yvette R.

    I felt like I was on a quest to find Cafe Girasole. I pulled up the Yelp app to try to find something in the area of which was unfamiliar to me. I found Cafe Girasole's menu to have a variety of Panini's which grabbed my attention since I was on a time constraint. To actually find the place, after placing it in my phone with driving directions felt like a mission impossible. I kept getting directed to the wrong side of the street and was an area under construction so I think I looped it a good 2-3 times then realized it was on the opposite side of the street. I parked on the side since I was just thankful to find the place. As soon as I walked in I was colliding with wait staff trying to figure out how to order to go and was guided to a small line of people at a window. I placed my order of Cheese Louise- which had Turkey, Pesto, Provolone. I was told the order will be brought to me when it's ready. I found some seating by the door and just took a breather from a busy Friday workday. As I took in my surroundings I found this place to remind me of something out of a Hallmark movie (I forget if this is one of the towns in which there was an actual Christmas movie filmed). But the guests seated at tables were sitting and visiting as if there was all the time in the world which I found to be refreshing. I was in a hurry myself so having had waited 20 minutes for a sandwich to go was puzzling. But the sandwich was tasty, it costs approximately $18 with a drink and tip. But being in this area reminded me of how cute they make it for the holidays. I think this place is great if you have extra time to hang and wait around but as for someone that was in a hurry that was not the case.

    Tuscan Wrap with Salad
    Brandi H.

    I would give this cafe 10 stars if I could! Lovely place with excellent food. Great service and quality food. I highly recommend you try this cafe for lunch if you are in the area. I had the Tuscan wrap with salad and it was delicious!

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    6 years ago

    The best sandwich, wrap, salads and soups around!

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    The food was amazing! Service was great! Clean & safe. We will be back to try the whole menu. Loved the water, sandwich & wrap.

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    The chicken Cesar wrap was AMAZING! I'd ask for more dressing next time but I like my stuff smothered

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    9 years ago

    wonderful food, service. This will become our go to lunch between mammoth and Tahoe.

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    7 years ago

    Amazing and fast service. Friendly staff. Must try the tuna melt! Their soup are also very delcious.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious and creative Sammies!!! Staff is always hard working and very friendly!! Must try the sweet potato curry soup!

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    4 years ago

    Best lunch spot in the area! Super awesome yummy Sammie's and great service! I recommend this place to everyone!

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    6 years ago

    How I miss this place. I was burned out of Paradise and had to move to Northern NV. How I miss this place.

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    The food is great. Unusual sandwiches make it a pleasant treat. It's very small so I advise against peak lunch time.

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    1st off, the huge breeze way outside seating area is nice. Other patrons are always so nice and…read morewelcoming to share a table. Have met several nice people who came here while on vacations from other states. Customer service has been really good since this location opened. They have had a special going for the last 2 months. 4 chili dogs for 4.00 on Wednesdays only. It is only about 15 miles from us now vs 29 when it was still in Reno. Love this location so much better. Food has been served nice and hot on every trip. We have eaten here often. I do add a pack of mustard to my dogs; it just tops it off nicely! I grew up on these, so it is a nice nostalgic meal from my childhood.

    Okay... I have always loved Der Wienerschnitzel...! Ever since my first experience tasting their…read morehotdogs when I was a child...! I would scan the Tahoe Daily Tribune for any Wienerschnitzel coupons to try and incentivize my Dad to take me there...! They simply have the best tasting hotdogs on the planet. Their original is epically better than my second choice Casper's, but the second choice ain't bad...! Wienerschnitzel's original dog flavors though cannot be beat...! In any case...! I have been so wound up and excited to see this restaurant come to our small town...! I have driven by daily to watch the progress. Today was my lucky day...! I came back from a work trip to Naval Air Station Fallon and noticed a huge line out front and a ton of cars parked. The lot was literally overflowing onto the street...! I stood in a short line as the bulk of the crowd were seated outside and eating their meals. When my turn came to approach the window, I was greeted with a smile and asked for my order. I ordered all of my favorites and my wife's favorites then presented my credit card. The sweet local girl behind the counter informed me it was friends and family day. AKA on the house...! Wow...! I was stunned. So happy to have this place in our small town even before that gesture. Many thanks for the meal and you know I'll be back...! Probably too much...!

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