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    Cafe on the DL

    4.7 (53 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    I think the sandwich was called Lassy's daddy or something and the salad was fruity pebbles!!!!

    I don't know where to start! First it's in what looks like it was a little strip of stores so I didn't expect much! It has a beautiful mural on the wall about Walt Whitman. Tables and booths, not fancy at all. But the FOOD!!!! We got appetizers that were fabulous! And the a pick two for entrees! The freshest most beautiful salad with a half a chicken salad sandwich! We finished with the best cheesecake I've ever tasted! Light and creamy, just heavenly! Let me tell you about Jose, our server!!! Biggest brightest smile, kind, sweet, knowledgeable about the food and just all around great young person!!!! (Gives me hope!) an asset to the employer!!! Will definitely be visiting again!!!

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    Kiley K.

    Food was really really good. It's a bit pricey considering it doesn't come with a side but I think that shows in the quality! I think the food is super fresh and it's dense/big enough where you definitely feel full. The chicken sandwich was super light and not greasy, which can be hard to achieve with fried chicken. And the buffalo wasn't overpowering either. Incredibly delicious. The wrap was so refreshing. Service was slow and awkward. We did consider getting up and leaving at one point while we waited. I'd like to think it's not always like that though, hopefully. Rating reflects 2 opinions.

    The chicken sandwich haha

    Long overdue, we come here whenever I'm out this way for work. Best service and the food is out of this world. They change the menu all of the time as well, couldn't recommend enough!

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    Sarah T.

    A local gem in an unassuming building. The menu has a good variety. I went for the cool cow and the mushroom bisque, plus the angry cowboy tots to share. Everything was delicious and made quickly. My biggest issue is that I had a hard time deciding what to select because so many things sounded delicious. Despite the name, this isn't what I would consider to be a cafe, but they're worth a visit. If I lived closer, my wallet would be in trouble.

    The DL Burger with American cheese plus tomato soup and their DL house fries plus and homemade honey mustard dipping sauce.

    We tried Cafe On The DL for lunch today and it was fantastic! I had the DL Burger with American cheese along with their tomato soup. We also had their DL fries which are fresh cut daily. Everything was exceptionally delicious and we will certainly be going back there soon. My daughter had their Caesar salad along with chicken noodle soup and a half BLT sandwich. Our only regret is that we didn't visit sooner. We highly recommend it and look forward to our next visit.

    Joan B.

    ordered at counter to go, food was done fast. when I got home it was horrible. I thought it was someone else's order. this place is inconsistent!! Supposed to be a hot sandwich, roll NOT toasted at all. plus all the stuff on top was cold And soggy.

    Kim N.

    Had a very nice filling lunch. Have been wanting to try it here since it opened last year. I am glad we finally got in and I will for sure be back. Delicious food. Perfect service. Steaming hot soup. Ice cold soda. What more could you ask for.

    Great Place
    Susan R.

    Yes A hidden Gem for sure.My sister lives 10 from this place. We both had the Tomato Biscuit Soup. This soup was amazing. For lunch I got the Beet & Pebbles Salad . The portion was a great size and what a great salad. My sister got the Pumpkin Patchwork Quilt wrap. This was also so tasty. The menu itself is very creative and has something for everybody. The service was excellent. They play some great music in this place. We will definitely be back.

    Definitely recommend the wings!
    Pinkel D.

    We wanted to try something new so we looked around and found this restaurant, it was new to the area and the food looked good. Unfortunately we were disappointed. Overall it was just in the middle, not great, not horrible. My wife ordered an egg salad sandwich, which they didn't have. So they asked us to substitute with another sandwich. We asked if they can make a vegetarian sandwich on whole wheat bread. They agreed and what we got was disappointing and seemed like there was zero care put into it. No condiments, no seasoning, no dressing, no cheeses, literally grabbed a handful of chopped up salad and threw it on two plain pieces of bread. $15 for that? That's insane. The Bavarian pretzels with the mustard and cheese dips were really good. The old bay fries were a small portion and soggy, could've been because of carry out which is fine and not anyone's fault. The chicken sandwich had a great taste but the meat was pink on the inside, I'm not sure if it was marinated and it left a pink hue or it was raw. Didn't finish it. The wings and their sauces were a hit, they were good and definitely recommend. The wings and pretzels were the standout items. I would recommend those two items. Overall it's meh. *updated. - The owner is correct and they did offer us a wrap that we had to decline because of the type of tortilla used. My wife has health conditions and her diet is stricter than most. Being disappointed in the moment, caused me to over look that aspect. My mistake. Also, it's fair I remove that you don't cater to vegetarians, it's a broad brush statement and in our case you didn't but you do have other options that would work for people. The sandwich was pretty disappointing to receive from any restaurant, but that shouldn't stop others from giving you a try. I recommend everyone try and see how they like it themselves.

    Rachel C.

    Super cute restaurant. Small but ample parking. Inside there are actually many tables to sit at (something we were worried about before going.) The girl at the front was very sweet and helpful with all of our questions. We got blt and the special of the day the shrimp po boy. Both were so good. But everything on the menu loomed so good we have to go back.

    Jenny K.

    This place is a hidden treasure spot, literally it's like a scavenger hunt to find this place. But once you get there it's all worth it. I've been craving a fresh artisan sandwich that isn't a hoagie or cheesesteak which is hard to find in SJ. I got a waldorf chicken salad sandwich and a pesto chicken sandwich (Chicken Italiano) and wow they were both so delicious. The liscio seeded rolls, the quality of the chicken and the fresh vegetables and level of things you can add to the sandwich like honey cider slaw, arugula, 11 different kinds of cheese, crispy onions, and so many kinds of aioli or dressing.... It's truly a dream come true for me. The cookies are also heavenly Will def be back

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    The food is very tasty and well presented. Service was good. Ambience, not so warm and welcoming. Weird decor. Small

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    Ran here to use the BR at work, ended up getting food. It was great and the service, people, and atmosphere was even better!

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    I can't say enough good about this place! Friendly staff and the food was AMAZING! Will def be back for lunch!!

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    I visited this establishment a few weeks ago on a Saturday. It is near my friend's business,…read moreliterally 4 min away so we decided to try them. Location is in a strip mall with a few other eateries and stores . It was alot going on. As mentioned it was a Saturday and many patrons were coming in to order takeout or picking up orders. It was their 5th anniversary of the business opening. There was a DJ and a podcaster, videographer and cameraman onsite doing a food review. There was also a toy drive and if you brought a toy you got to spin a wheel to win a prize. The establishment is small so with the DJ and podcaster/ entourage and the toy drive there was not much seating available. The wait was extremely long. I had to ask an employee to check my order status twice each time she never came back with update. We were there for about an hour. I saw an order come up waited about 15 min then asked them to check if that was my order and it was. The food was not hot, they didn't give me the signature sauce that came with my order. The strawberry lemonade was delicious, the wings were decent, the fish sandwich and fish platter both looked amazing but was just OK. Didn't care for the sweet potato fries. I truly think it was because the food wasn't hot and the fries had wilted. The set up inside is a bit off with the ordering kiosk right in front of bar stool seating. The kiosk should probably be in the corner on the right side when you first walk in. Away from where folks sit and eat. It's distracting when you're sitting at a stool and the line is long with folks ordering and waiting for take out orders. I would try them again but on a day when there isn't so much going on to get the real experience of the quality of food. I ordered a fish platter, 10 wings, sweet potato fries , strawberry lemonade and a small fountain drink. My friend ordered the fish sandwich, fried shrimp platter and two can sodas.

    As much as I didn't want to go for a three I had too. Counter person is always on point. Every…read moreinteraction I've had whether it's been ordering or DoorDash, very professional and friendly. It was Friday. So I took advantage of the fish platter special. $15 gets you four pieces of fish and fries. I also ordered chicken tenders. 3 was $10 I believe. Doesn't really come in a combo. I added fries it came to $15 and some change. I got an extra sauce for $1. Jerk sauce and a hot honey garlic. I'll start with the good first. Fish was perfect. You ask for it to be fried a little harder.but you can't complain. They perfected that. But they put a sauce on it. Sauce wasn't bad in my opinion but I wasn't asked if I wanted it on there. It has a creamy taste to it like mayo in it so that may throw some people off. But that is all for the good. Chicken tenders. I can't speak on it. I didn't eat any but my lady said it was "real" chicken not the frozen kind. The fries was disrespectful. Cool for the fish platter but I paid an extra $5 for a toddler handful of fries. And they were just so so. Cajun fries only mean it's some old bay seasoning on em. The sauces. I just was expecting something different so I got them, quick tasted and put em in the fridge maybe for something else. But even if I could get over the shortcomings with the food. That Lemonade/ iced tea mixture was horrible. Not just a oh I don't like it but it'll do. No. I almost turned around in my car that I already drove off in because it was so bad. Thats what really cooked me. Better luck next time.

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