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    Cravings Cafe

    4.4 (110 reviews)
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    Demetrius B.

    Note: The Fancy Ham and Cheese is on both the breakfast and lunch menus. This is your clue that you need to order this. Let me say it again, you need to order this! Over and above the ham and cheddar, the caramelized onions and honey goat cheese fancify this sandwich into the upper echelon of local sandwiches Not to be *completely* overshadowed, the Cravings Club delivered, anchored by chicken and bacon and accented with cheddar and some shaved apple Brussels sprouts slaw. They could have named this one fancy, too. Homefries were a good complement to both. I would have preferred them with a little more salt, but the aioli and ketchup options helped out. Cravings doesn't have a large menu, but it's apparent that they take great care to nail the selections they do have.

    Merry B.

    Was too hungry to let my phone eat first, but I ordered the basil chicken salad sandwich and it was delicious! The honey mint iced green tea was perfect too and I enjoyed a bite of the pasta salad side my mom ordered too. Cute little place with a decent amount of seats inside. Street parking available and it was easy to find a spot on a Friday at lunch time.

    Jeff H.

    Always solid lunch choice, specials are awesome and the mystery dessert with a coffee is a win!

    garlic Aoli
    Randy M.

    17 dollars for a egg on a roll with home fries and a couple slices of tomatoes?? oh and an up charge for Garlic Aoili which is just mayonnaise with some seasoning added to it. Really felt cheated after eating here.

    Delicious and fast breakfast

    Delicious and fast breakfast! Small shop so it could get Busy fast. The home fries were really good.

    Jayme H.

    This is the cutest little downtown cafe ever. I'm so glad I randomly stopped in with a friend when I did. While the dine-in service is still on hold due to COVID, the takeout experience was fast, friendly, and once I got home to eat, it was delicious. I ordered a hot coffee with lavender (my favorite) and the breakfast burrito. It didn't take too long to be prepared and once ready, they wrapped it up really tight so it would stay warm during my walk back home. The burrito was great as it was, I didn't need to add meat or anything. Lightly scrambled eggs, this amazing crispy potato cake thing, cheese, and salsa. Simple and yummy! I would order this again in a heartbeat. While this spot is currently only open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I'm so glad to see that they're still open and operating. I'll certainly be swinging by again soon.

    Veggie Scramble and home fries
    Jessica C.

    The perfect casual breakfast spot! Delicious food, friendly service and cozy vibe. Do not miss the home fries with aioli!

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    Saphace A.

    I came here on a Friday a little before 9am for some breakfast. It wasn't busy, although I'm sure a lot of people come all the time for a quick breakfast or lunch throughout the day. There were two others dining in here and I saw a guy come in to grab coffee to go. I went up to the counter and ordered the burrito with a coffee. I added almond milk to my coffee which was fantastic! Great price for coffee. Seemed cheaper than Starbucks. The cup I got was the size of a grande. Lasted me a few hours. The burrito was filling! It had potatoes, eggs, pico de Gallo, and I added bacon. The potatoes still had a nice crunch to them. At a little over $8, I probably can't come often but it was a nice treat! Loved the space though! High ceilings, lots of natural light, earthy, plants all over, and lots of brown colors. Service was great! The lady greeted me with a smile! Their menu isn't extensive but I don't need a lot to impress me. They have baked goods as well and juices. Their coffee is from Thunderkiss which is a pretty good coffee, in my opinion. Can't wait to return again!

    Fancy Grilled Ham and Cheese and Blueberry Goat Cheese Cookie
    Monica E.

    I never posts Yelp reviews, but this place was so good, I had to redownload the app! I ordered the Fancy Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwich and a Blueberry Goat Cheese cookie. This was probably one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. It had a perfect amount of goat cheese and caramelized onions! The toasted sourdough really elevated the sandwich!! I will definitely be back. P.S. the Honey Mint Jasmine Green Tea was fantastic as well. Cravings Cafe is 100% worth the stop.

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    Sarah M.

    I've passed by this place a lot before moving to downtown. This morning, after lamenting that there are very few breakfast places downtown, I remembered Cravings and now here we are, iced tea and sammie in hand. I want to say a few disclosures before we get any further -- no shade thrown at Dan the Baker. His team knows their way around a brioche no prob. Now, moving on. The food is straightforward. No frills, outside of the emphasis on locally produced ingredients, from their bread to their coffee. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. A handful of regulars came in and I enjoyed that neighborly ambiance usually reserved for the burbs or small towns. I wanted to be part of that some day. They make their own syrups and from what I can conclude, their own sauces and aioli as well. (The best places do). The BLT&E I ordered for myself came on a brioche bun from DtB. While it was gorgeous in and of itself, I don't think it's the best choice for this sandwich. Brioche is delicate and layered and buttery and all those things are wonderful! But even with the toasted top and bottom, anything placed within brioche with any amount of liquid will seep into the bread and create a soggy texture (and quickly). Also (here's the sacrilegious part) I think the bun is too much for the sandwich. The focus is all on the bread, and little space left on the palate to enjoy the inside bits. I would suggest perhaps a crunchier bread, thinner, with a bit more fortitude for sandwich making. I'm sure Dan can bake one up for you. As far as the innards are concerned l, tasty, cooked well, good proportions of tomato, greens, aioli, and bacon. Usually not big on thick cut bacon, but this is cooked well and adds excellent texture to the sandwich. The price was reasonable for the entree especially if you take into consideration paying people livable wages and the cost of local products (support local however your can!) Finally, I ordered the jasmine green tea with half the amount of honey mint syrup they put in it and it was perfect! Would honestly just go back for tea, or see if they are open to experimenting with other bread varieties.

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    Tom P.

    went to try on December 8th. Yelp page said nothing about dining area closed. this is the main reason for the lower star rating and will definitely try again when dining is open. ( just not a fan of car eating ) Started with the regular Burger added bacon. The flavor was good and everything on it was fresh. As a side tried their ouse chips these are really good and was piping hot. lastly was the Cravings Club this was a better sandwich, I really liked the Shaved apple Brussels sport slaw that was on the sandwich. What really made these two sandwich stand out was the Toasted Brioche Buns it was the perfect bun to hold everything together. The hours are very limited so make sure you get there between these times Monday - Friday 7:30am-2:30 pm.

    Bronuts
    Sara A.

    Cute place downtown in the midst of high rise work buildings. Only open for early breakfast through lunch. They have staples on their menu everyday, however, also do daily specials which are always great. And you don't want to miss on their daily baked goods either because they're top notch. Usually it's various cookies or bars available, however, on Fridays, they always have "bronuts" or brioche donuts (and sometimes brioche cinnamon rolls). So good. Sometimes it's classic flavors like cinnamon sugar or sprinkles and other weeks, it's fun flavors like blueberry. The staff is extremely friendly and nice as well.

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    7 years ago

    Amazing food, hot coffee. Breakfast burrito was killer. Not quite what I expected but exceeded my expectations.

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    8 years ago

    Breakfast was delicious, service was solid, and Cravings was an easy walk from the convention center.

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    Great small cafe. Loved the falafel hamburger, bun and veggies were so fresh! Reasonably priced and the cafe has very nice decor

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    Free-range eggs; yay! Though would love to see them explore fresh green juices as well :).

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    6 years ago

    Cravings is one of my favorite downtown lunch options. I love their chicken sandwich and fries so much!

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    Always great food for lunch. Menu is solid and daily specials have consistently been good. Hidden gem!

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    Absolutely delicious!! Perfect amount of flavors that leave you wanting more! And their lemon ginger black iced tea is to die for!!!

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    Ask the Community - Cravings Cafe

    Do they still have donuts I just didn't see them on the online menu, might be because they switch out the flavors so often?Idk help?

    We usually make them on Friday and Saturday. Occasionally we make Brioche Cinnamon Rolls on those days, but usually Bronuts. Thanks!

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