Lula Cafe

Are they open?

Yes, they are open now! I went in the other day for breakfast.

Are dogs allowed?

They are allowed outside but I'm not sure about inside

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Is this place lively or cozy? How is the lightning inside and noise levels here?

This place has been pretty lively the two times I was in there and it drove the noise level up a bit. The food is good and so is the service.

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I'll be arriving here between 2-3 pm which menus will I get, I'd like to order both breakfast and from their cafe menu ? It's a bit confusing

I think you'll be ok. They serve breakfast until 230 pm get the potato pancake thing. #thehaveners

Does the place have bottomless mimosas?

Is the brunch menu only for a certain time frame?

Yes, only until 3pm.

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