I stopped in for a light lunch. I ordered the Bocadillo panini, which, according to their very active facebook page, has "Jamon Serrano" (Serrano ham, I believe), Manchego cheese, and Spanish tapenade (a spread made from olive oil, garlic, pimientos, red bell peppers, and olives). I had a banana nut muffin and an Espresso Cubano to go with it.
The ambiance of the shop is very nice. Fabric chairs and wood tables, free wifi and board games, all encouraging you to stay awhile. Service was friendly and not rushed. I started with the muffin while I waited for the sandwich. I would say it was a little on the gummy side, but tasty. The sandwich was an interesting and complex experience. The bread was nice and crusty as a panini should be. The sandwich itself is very strong stuff. It is a delicious blend in small doses. But between the ham and the tapenade there was quite a bit of salt, on top of the garlic and peppers. It didn't seem like a large sandwich so I ate the whole thing, but that much powerful seasoning actually put my stomach off a bit. I would recommend splitting it or taking half home.
Of course the delicious Espresso Cubano may have contributed to the acid level. I have had it there both with and without cream and sugar, and it is great either way. A beautiful rich complex coffee flavor, it absolutely fills your mouth.
The shop appears to be run by just a few people, and has a very ambitious menu. There are over 20 coffee drinks, and they offer donuts and kolaches as well as paninis. It's a place you want to like, so it's worthwhile to experiment with the menu to find something you enjoy. Definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood.
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| Banana Nut Muffin |
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| Bocadillo Panini with Espresso Cubano |
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