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RJ Cafe & Bistro

4.2 (44 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Valentine's Day Specials
Monica B.

I always wanted to visit the bookstore but never knew they have a small cafe in the back. My daughter didn't had any breakfast that day and I can always find a good excuse to try a new place, so we decided to give it a try and was pleasantly surprised. Staff was super nice and friendly, they greeted us right away. They had a menu for Valentine's Day and looked so good we decided to try 2 drinks and share a breakfast sandwich. Our coffee drinks were very good, I had a hot mocha and my daughter opted for an iced special. Our California sandwich had boiled egg and a spicy spread with apple slices on the side. I will definitely come back or take something to go on my way to the beach!

Violet lemonade
Hannah M.

Who doesn't love a local bookstore & cafe? This place has the best vibes, and I love the variety. The staff are patient and helpful, and I never walk out empty-handed. They lure shoppers with the beautifully up-kept outside and a colorful spread of books under $10. I didn't eat at the cafe this time, but we did try their violet lemonade special - so good! There are two public bathrooms, a clearance section, and lots of free street parking. Overall, it's just a fun experience and caters to every kind of reader.

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Pretty good coffee and great ambiance! I got the pumpkin pie latte and it was good but kinda wanted more pumpkin flavor.

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Delicious food healthy options all in a charming bistro to eat! Absolutely love it here!

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Great food and atmosphere! Love the bookstore too, went for lunch but ended up browsing the store for an hour!

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This place was recommended to us so we decided to stop by on an early Monday afternoon. It was…read morebusy, but the line moved quickly. The space is pleasant, typical local Italian. We were pleasantly surprised by the array of cooked choices. My husband loved the chicken meal. I had the chef's broccoli salad. Really yummy & innovative. The cutlets were crispy! We bought them to make sandwiches for our kids. I also got a pound of breaded eggplant cutlets. Amazing! All reasonably priced. The owner was personable & chatty. The ladies who served were fast! We'll be back!

The food today was roasting hot. Unfortunately so was the establishment. On a day when the temp…read moreoutside was hovering around 102 fahrenheit the temp inside the store was in the upper 90s. No a/c. All the food laid out was just sitting there, steamy, smelly and a potential health risk. And typical of this place, there never seems to be enough people working at the hot food bar despite a line that stretches and coils around the place, making the wait interminable. Still I hung in as the food here rarely disappoints. But then I saw someone cleaning a countertop with what looked like a soiled rag. And then I saw all the others picking up food with their rubber-gloved hands. And then I thought of the genius who invented tongs and how he would have had a conniption witnessing this scene, which as I was walking out the door seemed slightly chaotic. And no, I didn't buy anything.

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What's Cookin'

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Everyone was super nice and the food was delic! The rolls were so fresh. The homemade potato chips…read moreare amazing and the buffalo chicken chili was the best I've ever had.

What a disappointment. I called ahead, I went over the order three times because that's how many it…read moretook for gal the hear it. She cut me off mid-sentence multiple times and was really huffy. But, we reviewed it, she got it and we should have been good. Nope! At checkout she went over the order verbally and stated the sandwich was ham and cheese. Not even close. She read the slip which confirmed I was correct about my own order. I did get a nice side of face from her before she read the slip which turned out to be unnecessary and offensive. Did she apologize for the mistake? Nope. Did she physically check the sandwich for accuracy. Also nope. She read the slip, rung it up and dismissed me. My mistake was not checking their work because, shocker, it was wrong. They did get 2 of the 9 ingredients correct. Ordered their menu Italian sub with turkey substituted for pepperoni and added creamy garlic dressing. Got ham and cheese, no vegetables, no condiments. So close. Not! And what a disappointment! I drove back. I smiled and gave a little laugh and said you were right, it is ham and cheese. She was pleasant enough and took the sandwich back to have it remade. Then she turns to me and says it was only missing the turkey which was not correct. At this point she looked at the sandwich, confirmed I was right and worked with the staff member making the sandwich to get it right. It took an hour of my time to , a phone call and 2 trips to accomplish that. Did she offer a brownie or a bag of chips or a meaningful acknowledgement of the inconvenience or the attitude?? No. Was the corrected sandwich worth the aggravation? No. I actually thought they had forgotten the lettuce again but it was just such a minimal amount it was hiding under a slice of tomato. Will I return. No. Maybe focus more on accuracy and less on being a jerk. That side of face you served me was unwarranted. I lead with kindness, you should have followed. The portions are small, the service is lacking. Save your time and money

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Paleo and gluten free take home options.
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Iced coffee.  With frozen coffee cubes!
Iced coffee. With frozen coffee cubes!
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