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    Culinary Fox Cafe

    4.7 (49 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jason R.

    this place is always been excellent. The food is super fresh. The chef here always makes plenty for you to eat. This service is excellence and the ambience is nice and quiet. They also do a lot of large party catering with a fish fry on Fridays. That is incredible! Be Aware that other than Fish Fry Fridays they are only open from 9-3pm Monday-Friday

    Julienne Salad with choice of homemade dressing
    Meg M.

    Checked this place out based on the 5 star reviews! It did NOT DISAPPOINT! Everything scratch made including soups, sauces, quiches and even the salad dressing! Pulled pork is Chef & owner's pride & joy, smoked in-house of course. Our table of three enjoyed the beef stroganoff soup, Italian wedding soup, Julienne salad, Panini and pulled pork sandwich and roasted veggie focaccia grinder all of which were OUTSTANDING. Chef sat and chatted with house and explained he makes everything from scratch except the buns and bread - those he gets from Turano Bakery. He even buys his produce from farms nearby. We will definitely be coming back time and time again. We especially want to try his "almost every" Friday Fish Fry. He doesn't run it every Friday but check the website and it will give you the next date. He said it is legendary and has sort of a cult following. Even recommended to order your fish orders a few days ahead as they often sell out. He will have fried and baked haddock and then a few other fish specials that change each time. Sometimes a shrimp or a scallop or a walleye feature. Service was terrific. Donna was very attentive and helpful! Plenty of parking! Don't let the exterior deter you...this is a terrific GEM of a place. Very small and cozy...about 7 tables. Definitely Recommend!

    a plate of fried shrimp and potatoes
    Carm A.

    Decided to try this spot, because our normal fish fry shut down. Anywho the shrimp was delicious, really big pieces! The beer battered haddock fish was too good. I wonder if they do cat fish though? I know many think cat fish is a poor man's fish BUT I love cat fish. So hopefully they do? I dunno I will keep checking. Friendly and fast curbside pick up.

    Pulled pork with Potatoe wedges
    Don R.

    Not bad for a quick lunch run. Came here with my boss and one of my coworkers for lunch. This place has a good location; back in the cut, not too crowded. Good for me but I'm not sure if that's good for business. Anywho, came here, got the pulled pork sandwich for lunch with the baked Potatoe wedges. The pulled pork itself was cooked well, not overly dry. They used their in-house BBQ sauce which was ok, not the most flavorful but well enough to get the job done. The Potatoe wedges were ok. All in all, everything was well enough and reasonably priced to merit a return.

    Turkey cheddar with potato salad side.

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    Good local place for lunch. They have a good variety of choices as well and my husband loves their fish fry.

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    12 years ago

    The special salad today is so simple and so delicious!! I cannot praise this place enough. It's reaaal goooood.

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    9 years ago

    Great soups and sandwiches. Friendly. Love the tomato and rice soup special on Thursdays!

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    Best monthly fish fry ever. Everything is great. It's a "must try" place. Perfect for lunch with friends.

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