The best salads and sandwiches in town!! The service is always impeccable! Highly recommend!

Every time I drive up the 395 to Gardnerville, this place is a must. I crave one of their hearty, zesty, and delicious sandwiches as soon as I arrive. It's a local favorite where people gather to have great conversations over a solid meal. They serve Paninis, sandwiches or wraps and you can't go wrong not matter what you order. read more

Absolutely everything. They responded the very morning that they received our request and had it fixed in about 30 minutes. The pilot light on our water heater wouldn't stay lit. Now we have hot water again! read more

Love this lil lunch spot! Super cute, great food, what more could you ask for. Not a lot of spots like this in the area. Good healthy options. Good prices. read more

We had another delicious lunch here today. My friend and I both had the 1/2 sandwich, soup & salad special. (Iron Mike & The Sandwich.) And as always, everything was beyond delicious!!! The restaurant is super cute and service is friendly and attentive. Can't wait to be back soon! read more

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A real gem! Great food, cute atmosphere, great service! If you're in Minden check them out! read more

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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. read more

Cafe Girasole - People sitting at tables eating lunch. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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 read more

Cafe Girasole - OMG! Who would have thought that peanut butter would be so good on a veggie sandwich??? Obviously, they know!!! lol - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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 read more

Cafe Girasole - Grilled veggies and cheese sandwich, house salad, and curry potato soup. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Cute and comfortable setting. Had a great lunch, the Thai peanut chicken wrap (which was delicious) and the BLT. Super friendly staff. We will be back. read more

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! read more

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

Excellent sandwiches and wraps. I appreciated the flexibility of removing ingredients I didn't want (cheese). Cute cafe, and great for take out. Nice service! read more

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 read more

Cafe Girasole - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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. read more

Cafe Girasole - K2 Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Love love this place!!!! The marcello sandwich is my favorite but all the sandwiches are off the chart!!! The side salad is very good with their very own dressing. Don't forget to pick up a dessert after you're done. read more

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

A sweet little café which puts a lot of love into its offerings. Our soups, salads, and sandwiches were delicious: fresh ingredients, high quality, generous portions. Only one tiny downside: the sandwich bread, while tasty and perfectly toasted, became a little gummy after a chew or two -- so that each in our party of three had a little difficulty swallowing it. Just a high gluten bread. One soup could've used a little less sugar; the other a lot less salt. We wished there had been a traditional dessert available, but only one choice: a chocolate ganache cake. A little heavy after a solid lunch on a hot day, we thought, so we skipped that. The servers were all very nice and efficient. The café is charming in a kind of Cracker Barrel way, decor-wise. We appreciated the clear connection the restaurant has with the community; we appreciated two (clean!) unisex restrooms. Overall an excellent experience. read more

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. read more

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Iron mike sandwich was outstanding. I will order it again. Clean. Fast service. Friendly staff. read more

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! read more

Cafe Girasole - Tuscan Wrap with Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

We stopped at this super cute cafe in Gardinerville on our way from Bishop to Reno a couple of weeks ago. It was a great choice. They were able to seat us right away (Friday at around 130pm) and the service was friendly and prompt. The restrooms were very clean, a big deal in my book. I had the Thai wrap with chicken and my husband had a salad with curry chicken added. We both loved our meals. Everything was so fresh and the combination of flavors was just right. We will be back! read more

What a great spot. Found by accident while traveling through to Redding from Bishop. They were very busy, which is always a good sign. They have an amazing menu. I had the Greek salad, very good. Service was great as well! read more

Cafe Girasole - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

The owner and wait staff are wonderful! The food tasted amazing and the mango tea was perfect. The dining room is cute, with decor that is relaxing. I highly recommend Cafe Girasole! read more

Very nice small local cafe. Super friendly staff and tasty food. We loved their special curry soup and K2 sandwich. read more

We have been here a few times and always love our food. The soups are always the highlight of the meal. The sandwiches are also pretty good, but nothing beats the soups. The cafe is small, but very cute in how its decorated. The servers are always attentive and nice. A great spot for lunch in the area. read more

Unfortunately restaurant is way undersized. At lunch time they prioritize call in orders first unfortunately. We all have jobs or things to do but over 30 minutes for a sandwich doesn't cut it. Food was good but not worth the wait. Parking is a nightmare also. Little strip center was never designed for a restaurant read more

Ambiance: small and cozy - busy. Service: on point. Food: Fantastic! Well presented/absolutely delicious. I ordered 1/2 sandwich with soup. The soup was sweet potato curry which I ordered with trepidation. It was so good! I also ordered a turkey sandwich (not the usual with a couple pieces of turkey) but piled high with turkey, melted cheese, other delicacies I can't recall but probably the best turkey sandwich I've had. A small salad also came with the meal. Definitely I'm returning soon. read more

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

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Friendly service, excellent food, charming atmosphere...what else could you ask for? My coworker and I were in town working at the local hospital. On our way out of town, we decided to grab a bite. We are so glad we stopped at this charming cafe! I ordered the curry chicken salad sandwich that comes with a delicious side salad. My coworker enjoyed her K2 sandwich, said the flavors were excellent together. Next time we are in town, we will be making another visit! read more

Cafe Girasole - Charming Decor - Sandwiches Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Stopped here on my way to Tahoe. Delicious food, great portions, and wonderful service. Sat outside with our dogs. Definitely coming back. read more

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

I have only recently discovered olive oil-soaked artichoke hearts. They are perfect for an added appetizer, cheese plate, or salad. But, I never would've considered adding them to a sandwich. Fortunately, Café Girasole struck panini innovation when they started adding them to their sandwiches. Olive oil-soaked artichoke hearts are smooth, flavorful, and add a slight greasiness to the inside of the sandwich. It's a perfect addition that I will now start using on my sandwiches at home. I ordered the Marcello Panini and highly recommend it. If you are doing pickup on a busy day, make sure you order 30 minutes in advance. read more

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Food was delicious, but don't get any of the smoothies. They are powder made. We got a to go order and it took awhile, so if you do takeout, be prepared to wait. read more

Have been going to this place for years and it has held up its consistency and flavors since the first time. Every time I go I enjoy the staff, atmosphere, and best of all the food! My favorite is the K2 with very unique flavors! Always melty and hot with crispy panini bread and the best fresh side salad. A go-to whenever I'm in town! read more

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

Waitress was polite and very helpful with perfect recommendations. Food was great, clean, hip and I'd definitely eat there again! read more

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Went for lunch earlier this week! Very friendly service and everyone in our group of four enjoyed their lunches. Food was very good! Restaurant currently closes promptly at 2:30, despite the hours on the door saying 3-ish so beware! Only open Monday through Friday so don't make a special trip there on the weekend! Will definitely return next time I am in the area! read more

This cafe has loyal customers because of its high quality, delicious and unique menu. While it is a small space, it is charming and comfortable, with outside seating for good weather. There is take-out service. You will see numerous clients coming in for a portable lunch. Service is quick and thorough. I highly recommend you try Cafe Girasole. You are sure to return. Pat S. read more