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    Cafe Amici

    3.8 (233 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, American

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Salad with chicken  Grilled Chicken Piallard Salad
    Deanne G.

    I went there with five of my girlfriends for lunch. They offer a full brunch menu, breakfast menu on one side and a lunch menu on the other side. Lots of great choices like omelettes, French toast, eggs salads, burgers sandwiches. Something for everyone. We started off with a delicious pizza that we shared. Chef Arthur Toufayan came out to greet us. After that, we all ordered different things. My two friends shared a salad and burger, which they split for them. I had a kale salad with ahi tuna which was more than enough, actually couldn't even finish it. My other friends ordered another salad and were raving about the chicken and how delicious it was. Nice environment, casual very clean. I highly recommend it.

    Avocado Toast
    Samantha Y.

    I went to Cafe Amici with some friends for brunch and it was truly a sweet experience. We had a lovely waitress and the service was quick, pleasant, and flawless. I got avocado toast with goat cheese and it was delicious! The vibes inside the cafe are perfect and quaint and it's not this large sterile looking brunch spot. Definitely more home-y which I love!

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    Eduardo C.

    Id like to rate them 3.5 stars meaning the establishment, people, and food met expectations but did not have a wow factor. I went there with a couple of friends for brunch on - Sunday. Despite not having a reservation and intimate space, we were seated within 15 minutes. The service was quick, attentive, and informative. I felt that the French toast and omelette weren't much better than I could make at home.

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    Mike B.

    Great spot, affordable and friendly. Diverse menu. Good service. Amici is a long time favorite. M Becker

    Allen L.

    This is the perfect spot for a lunch. It's adorable, the food is delicious and fresh. They also have pretty fantastic portion sizes. Zero complaints. I am drooling thinking about this place and can't wait to return on my next trip to the area!

    Turkey Burger and the Sweet Potato Fries
    Xavier I.

    This place deserves the 5 stars and a shout out! I took my Mom here earlier this week for a birthday lunch. It was perfect and I am so thankful!!! From the moment we walked in everyone was kind. The hostess was patient and instead of rushing us to the first open table she instead allowed my Mom to pick a seat and waited until it opened up. She was happy to accommodate the table choice. THANK YOU. Our waitress was attentive, also patient and the provided perfect balance of great service. My mom and I are a little particular and she totally accommodated our requests graciously. BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE: EVERYTHING CAME OUT OF THE KITCHEN LIKE WE ASKED! BUT WAIT THERE IS EVEN MORE! THE FOOD IS BOMB! We had the hummus app - so good! - and both had turkey burgers. DELICIOUS! They are served with sweet potato fries which were also amazing!We ate and chatted and not once felt rushed or any type of way.She even brought us additional drinks at the perfect time.It was just a super nice experience. Atmosphere is clean, warm and comfortable. Food is excellent! Service was fabulous.Lately going out to eat is totally underwhelming. Food is over priced, service sucks and I'd rather just stay home than be disappointed. Amirite?!?Thank you, AMICI for restoring my faith in local food service industry and being stand out! We appreciate you and will definitely be back. Cafe Amici saved my Life, and it can save yours too 5/5

    Jessica K.

    Adorable little spot that was perfect for brunch. Had the Buffalo chicken salad which was absolutely delicious and very filling. Service was lovely, ambiance is lovely, and overall just a great choice for an easy brunch/lunch. I look forward to coming back for dinner!

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    Jennifer V.

    Cute cafe with a nice vibe. We shared the Mediterranean breakfast and French toast. Both dishes were super yummy! The staff was very friendly and the restaurant wasn't super packed, which I appreciated.

    Pasta Special
    Todd C.

    An overall good experience this time from Cafe Amici. I ordered the Trofie and it was very good. The pasta was perfectly cooked with three shrimp and a decent amount of mushrooms. Only gripe was asking for bread and receiving two very small pieces for a $130 meal (with four entrees). Has bread become on par with gold?

    Beet Salad

    Terrific BYOB dining option. A varied and broad range of items on the menu. Food Review: TURKEY BURGER is OUTSTANDING! Tender and moist. A very generous portion. The mango chutney is a perfect complement to the burger. A must try instead of katsup. You will be pleasantly surprised. Sweet potato fries nicely fried. Also a geneous portion. MARGHERITA PIZZA. A geneous portion. Nicely seasoned with a fresh flavor of basil. VERY cheesy. (That is not my preference, just sayin) Could have been cooked a bit longer, crust not crusty and a little limp for the amount of cheese. BEET SALAD. I have to give them a ding on this item. It's called a Beet Salad but it's really an arugula salad with beets. Not a lot of goat cheese or pecans. Dressing was light and not overdone. It actually could have used a little more dressing. Greens and extras very fresh. My disappointment is I was expecting a Beet Salad with arugula....not an arugula salad with beets. Expensive at $17 for an arugula salad. But overall a good dining experience

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    this place was amazing I would highly suggest if you get chance go there for dinner - service was outstanding and food was fantastic

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    We came for breakfast and the food, service and and atmosphere was great! Definitely coming back for dinner. Also it's a byob.

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    Great local restaurant. Food is consistently good. Very noisy though. Very popular local spot

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    Delicious food and great service! The zucchini fries, tuna and the chicken palliard are all amazing!

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