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    The Cafe at Surfas

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    My new, made in America, seasoned 8" cast Iron skillet.
    Tess M.

    Surfas delivers both in store or to your door! Backstory. Four years ago when I moved, married, I totally pared down my kitchen including a donation of a seasoned cast iron skillet trio. In the spirit of Marie Kondo, as I gently placed them in a cardboard box, I felt connection, a connection I ignored and let them go to a new home... Whoever got them had better be enjoying, taking pristine care of them, just sayin'... Fast forward. A recipe for Socca the French street food chickpea flatbread I am anxious to make requires a 10" cast iron skillet. Enter Surfas. If only I could go back with my BFFs to that day (see initial review) we ate, shopped and promised to return sooner than soon. But that was then and this is now. Hubby and I both considered at risk for Covid-19 by only our age, mask up, limit shopping, exposure in order to be safe until there is a well-tested vaccine. So, I went to Surfas online for that skillet and chickpea flour cuz this is the place to buy hard to find ingredients. Ordered the skillet (just an 8"; I can adjust recipe) but couldn't get the flour. Order placed. Promised for next day, Wednesday delivery. Hours later, voicemail, email to let me know with apologies that that wasn't feasible. NO worries on my end but really appreciated the follow-up, customer service. One day later. Thursday, a knock on my door, my new cast iron skillet arrived. Masked, gloved, Surfas delivery guy wanted to take a pic of me receiving my purchase but due to extreme bedhead, I cracked the door, grabbed the bag's handles for the photo op. Many thanks, Surfas! Can't wait to dine in, shop again...

    Turkey panini
    Amanda P.

    Decently tasty food in a no frills location surrounded by cooking supplies? Sign me up! Surfas is a great stop for serious cooks- those that understand some pricy ingredients are worth it, and often best cooked up using commercial grade tools. The cafe is a simple counter service location in the middle of the store, with a small cheese and meat case, sandwich case, and dessert case. Sandwiches are prepped in advance, but thrown on the panini press when ordered. I was worried this might affect the freshness, but even when we stopped in an hour before closing, it tasted great. Sandwiches come with some basic greens and creamy balsamic that's packed up in to go containers. A couple tables flank the exit doors, with the bulk of seating outside. A limited selection of bottled drinks were available for purchase, including some deliciously tart but balanced lemonade. The food itself was a bit more varied than you'd see in a regular sandwich shop. My tomato and fig panini had a wonderfully "funky" cheese that probably wouldn't show up on most menus because it's not a typical crowd pleaser. Here, amongst the goody crowds, I was able to enjoy the stinky, melted goodness of quality cheese to my heart's content. While we didn't partake, the desserts looked tasty, and they also carry coffee and tea. Service was friendly and quick, and prices reasonable. Stop in while picking up cooking supplies and enjoy a quick bite.

    Cute outdoor patio and lots of free parking in back.

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    The breakfast sandwich was solid, but the Jidori chicken sandwich was dry. Also, skip the coffee.

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    Love love love this place! My wife and I fell in love at the old location, and now that the cafe has reopened, we are thrilled!

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