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    The Lunch Cafe

    4.4 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tuna melt  Totally Veggie Salad
    Lauri K.

    Food was really delicious fresh bread fresh salad .. with plenty veggies and was actually big enough to have for my meal 1/2 sandwich with a small bowl of soup was plenty and filling .. I liked the ambience small cute it's deco making your eyes wonder to see all the cute things . Service was good .. I wish it had more outdoor seating..

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    Jody K.

    We frequently order from The Lunch Cafe at work. Everything seems to be homemade. My favorite thing is the Maurice salad which comes with some really good bread. The fruited chicken salad and tuna salad are also favorites with my coworkers. I've also enjoyed their sandwiches. The restaurant itself is cute as well.

    Jennifer B.

    What a gem! Great prices and I'm especially happy that there are plenty of gluten free options for the sandwiches and the soups! The gluten free bread is house made, and it's one of the best gluten free bread I've ever had.

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    Allison K.

    This place also has amazing catering! I recently just ordered their veggie tray for a Christmas party and it was just beautiful and so fresh and delicious!

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    Thank you so much Jenna! See you soon!!

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    Thank you so much J M.! I’m glad you enjoyed everything!!

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    5 stars for the best tomato soup we've had! And it was perfect on this cold and rainy late afternoon too!

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    Got the Veggie Grill. It was very good and was ready in about 10 minutes. A bit pricey, but worth it.

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    The staff could be more polite. We strolled in 1 hour before close on an apparent slow day and felt more like a burden than a customer.

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    Cozy indoor dining area. Quiet and clean with friendly service.
    Cozy indoor dining area. Quiet and clean with friendly service.
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    Panna cotta with ice cream and a crumble topping
    Panna cotta with ice cream and a crumble topping
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