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    Cafe Girasole

    4.7 (287 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Nathan B.

    My wife and I have been coming here for the last seven or eight years as we antique through the area. The smoothies are amazing and the food is always wonderful. I love their Thai peanut wrap and my wife often gets either a K2 or grilled beef and Brie sandwiches. We're here today at 1:30 PM and the place is almost full. Clearly a popular local spot. Ambience is nice and they also have seating outside.

    Grilled veggies and cheese sandwich, house salad, and curry potato soup.
    Breanne C.

    Yummy food! I ordered the sandwich, salad, soup combo. Grateful for a vegetarian option! The house made salad dressing, sandwich with a few different cheeses/ grilled veggie with fresh bread, and curry sweet potato soup were all delicious. My oldest daughter ordered a smoothie and they even gave us the rest of the smoothie from the blender that wouldn't fit in her cup for my youngest to snack on before the meal came. The bathrooms were clean and the restaurant decorated nicely. Service was very friendly and food came out quickly. They had some coloring pages and crayons which I always appreciate. I'll definitely be going back

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    Ian M.

    This place has consistently won Carson Valley "Best of" awards over and over again for a reason...! This is one of my top, most-favorite places to eat lunch, and that's saying a lot due to the frequency I eat out and the variety of restaurants I experience on my business travels! I really don't think there's a bad choice you can make here, but I'll tell you about a few of my favorites. First off, their tomato bisque is what I think of and crave when I think of tomato soup and I often begin a meal with a cup of this thick and delicious goodness! Their iced tea is very floral and succulent which is also a regular for me to order with every meal. My top favorite sandwiches are (in no particular order) The Marcello (pictured) that is a sourdough panini pressed, Garlic Aioli, Havarti cheese, Turkey, Pesto, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Tomatoes & Onion caramelized in butter, sherry and sugar served melty, gooey, warm and oh so delicious...! My next favorite is called "The Sandwich" which is the same as above, minus the artichoke and pesto. Iron Mike made as a wrap is an interesting sandwich and I felt uncertain how it might taste, but went for it several years back and wow!!! What an amazing combination of flavors...! Made either on wheat bread or in a wrap with peanut butter, avocado, havarti, cucumber, sunflower seeds, carrot, sprouts, spring mix, red onion, and a splash of their famous Marionberry vinaigrette; it's to die for...! I always get extra dressing to ensure some is in every bite...! Last but not least, their tuna is a step above how others prepare it. I'm not sure what the secret ingredient(s) are, but it's top-notch on either a sandwich or, like I usually order it, as just a scoop or two on top of their Caesar salad. The servers are all friendly and you are greeted with a smile each time you walk through the door! It's a smaller restaurant and often times folks are waiting outside for a table. The hours are not too standard; I recommend showing up before 2pm. The decor is nice, boasting art and oddities that the owners have collected over the years. Very warm and inviting. If you're in Gardnerville for lunch during the week, ask yourself if you want the best. If you do, here's your spot!

    Delicious. I ordered a chai the soup, salad and half panini. Every bite melted in my mouth. The service was amazing and such a sweet little place. My belly is very happy

    K2 Panini
    Craig H.

    Neat little place that is only open for lunch. We waited quite awhile to be served (close to 1/2 hour)...seems like they prioritize the call-in orders over their on-site customers. I ordered the K2 and it really did not work for me. Sounded good on the menu: Turkey, brie, pear, caramelized onion, garlic aioli and black currant chutney, But, there were too many flavor profiles that did not meld well. That being said, give them a shot, based on the other reviews your experience may be different.

    OMG!  Who would have thought that peanut butter would be so good on a veggie sandwich???   Obviously, they know!!! lol
    Dean F.

    Wow! What a great little restaurant. If you're ever down there, check it out! Especially now with all of the major road construction in Gardnerville. All of the businesses down there can use your business!!! I had a half Iron Mike Sandwich and the Curry Sweet Potato Soup. Amazing! Who would have thought that peanut butter on a veggie sandwich would taste so good? Super friendly service and they really appreciate the business

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    Yvette R.

    I felt like I was on a quest to find Cafe Girasole. I pulled up the Yelp app to try to find something in the area of which was unfamiliar to me. I found Cafe Girasole's menu to have a variety of Panini's which grabbed my attention since I was on a time constraint. To actually find the place, after placing it in my phone with driving directions felt like a mission impossible. I kept getting directed to the wrong side of the street and was an area under construction so I think I looped it a good 2-3 times then realized it was on the opposite side of the street. I parked on the side since I was just thankful to find the place. As soon as I walked in I was colliding with wait staff trying to figure out how to order to go and was guided to a small line of people at a window. I placed my order of Cheese Louise- which had Turkey, Pesto, Provolone. I was told the order will be brought to me when it's ready. I found some seating by the door and just took a breather from a busy Friday workday. As I took in my surroundings I found this place to remind me of something out of a Hallmark movie (I forget if this is one of the towns in which there was an actual Christmas movie filmed). But the guests seated at tables were sitting and visiting as if there was all the time in the world which I found to be refreshing. I was in a hurry myself so having had waited 20 minutes for a sandwich to go was puzzling. But the sandwich was tasty, it costs approximately $18 with a drink and tip. But being in this area reminded me of how cute they make it for the holidays. I think this place is great if you have extra time to hang and wait around but as for someone that was in a hurry that was not the case.

    Tuscan Wrap with Salad
    Brandi H.

    I would give this cafe 10 stars if I could! Lovely place with excellent food. Great service and quality food. I highly recommend you try this cafe for lunch if you are in the area. I had the Tuscan wrap with salad and it was delicious!

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    Perfect as always. I literally can pick anything on the menu and it's delicious every time.

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    Great panini sandwiches. The ice tea was fresh. The server was friendly and attentive.. We will come back often

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    This is just an FYI. Your site comes up "not secure". I bookmarked it for further use then deleted it.

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    3 years ago

    Always on top of it, great staff and a nice mix of menu choices. Limited parking is the only issue.

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    3 years ago

    My boyfriend got a wrap and it was delicious! I wish we had someplace like this in Las Vegas.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent meals. Excellent service. Wonderful ambiance. Grandkids loved their meals as did we. Highly recommend.

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    4 years ago

    They have unique, healthy food. Usually crowded - that's good. The next step beyond fast food in Gardnerville/Minden never disappoints.

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    3 years ago

    When I'm looking for a treat I go here. This place is amazing. The only bad review is the limited hours because I always want to eat here.

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