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    Cellar Door Cafe

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gretchen N.

    I met a friend here for a late lunch and instantly fell in love. The space is sleek, clean and decorated with local art. The display case is magnificent. I wanted one of everything. The menu had several options for my GF needs. We got pastries, a sandwich and hot tea. We were pleased with the quality of the food. The staff was helpful and attentive. There was a steady stream of customers... one ordered three times while working at a table nearby.

    Sergio S.

    Great spot for the space. Not a lot of seating, coffee came out fast and hot. Pretty standard latte, not amazing not bad. Food is NOT vegan friendly. Did have alternative milk options

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    Emma L.

    Good food, great coffee, somewhat uppity servers. Chill ambiance but fairly few seats make it a challenge to meet with someone, depending on the time of day. When I went, a Monday @ 3:00, there were no indoor seats and no indoor music- like buying a coffee in a (nice) library. I'll be back, for sure; maybe there'll be seating indoors

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    Marie M.

    So, out and about today checking Lawrence out, since I never truly have visited the area before, and found this little gem. I purchased a few treats, including tiramisu, which looked amazing. I also bought some canelés since I had seen a picture on Yelp, and they looked delicious. I will try to leave a review of these delectable sweets after I have tried them. The coffee shop part was a bit smaller than I saw images of. The seating area has distinguishment appearance, but with hard wood seats appears its only a temporary spot. There are no outlets for laptop charging, so this is mostly ideal to meet and great someone. I liked the vibe of the place. It had a creative high-end art school vibe. The service was very good, as the people here were very attentive (including some customers that were near by, who raved about this place, duly noted) an d the suggestions were a bit overwhelming, but in a good way. Yes, the tiramisu was excellent. The moistest tiramisu I've ever had. The Canales, however, were okay. They simply tasted like pudding bread.

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    Mary S.

    Stopped in for lunch today. Had the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich combo. So good. The soup had just a hint of zip; nice on a blustery day. The sandwich was made with several different cheeses, a blackberry jam, on artisan bread. Yes! This intimate joint is popular and special

    Babka, cream cheese cinnamon roll, earl grey financier, and canele
    Dannah S.

    Delicious baked goods, not the biggest selection but everything I tried was so good and high quality. Nothing was a disappointment. I had a za'tar bagel with cream cheese and it had a good chewiness to it. Babka is really nice and not too sweet, perfect to pair with a cup of coffee. Definitely try the caneles and financiers, they are like nothing else.

    Peach tart and vegan chocolate chip cookie
    Amber C.

    Ah-amazing! The friendliest staff, best pastries and delicious coffee. Get the tart, any flavor, they are always exceptional!

    Chocolate babka bun
    Scott M.

    I went here at about 1pm on a Sunday with my son. Super cute, cozy interior. We split the following items: Georgian honey cake, Za'atar Bagel (with cream cheese), and a chocolate Babka bun. Everything was great AND not too sugary (a problem with most cafe's). The Za'atar bagel was the star of the show: it's unique, savory flavors made it easily the best bagel I've ever had. I will definitely go back.

    Chocolate Bible, 1/2 Canele, pretzels and chocolate chip cookie.
    Steve G.

    Amazing Bakery. Everything is extremely good. Have not dined there yet because I had no idea they served breakfast and lunch but can't wait to try it since the baked goods are so good. High Rec

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    Katie C.

    Really good food- I have the fried egg sanwhich and while it was basic with little or no extra toppings, the sauce and cheese was very good.

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    Wonderful bakery and coffee shop. Must stop when visiting Lawrence. Brioche cinnamon bun delicious.

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    Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

    Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

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    This review is for a lunch for two at the bar on a Monday in late May…read more service: Daytime bartender was good. Professional and helpful with menu. bar: It's a brewery and they have broad selection of house beer styles: lagers, wheat, porter, and IPAs. I drank their Skyz the Limit American IPA ($6.50 as of May 2026) and thought it was fine. food: wide ranging menu from flatbreads to plated entrees. There are lots of daily lunch, dinner, and happy hour specials. I had a classic burger with fries and it was OK ($17). My wife had a taco salad with shredded chicken and ground beef on the side and it was also OK ($12, since it was the daily special). details: Dramatic, soaring space with lots of signage. Plenty of surface parking right outside.

    Mixed feelings on this one. The food and drinks were genuinely great -- the quesadilla was…read moreoutstanding, the beer selection was excellent, and the salad was hearty and fresh. Our waitress was fantastic too: attentive, friendly, on top of everything all night. Where it fell apart was the patio. We were dealing with flies the entire meal -- I mentioned it more than once, and the response was basically 'yeah, we should probably do something about that.' This isn't a cheap night out, and for those prices, that's not acceptable. It's a fixable problem and it wasn't being taken seriously. Food, drinks, and service inside were all a clear win. Management needs to get the patio pest situation under control -- it undercut what would've otherwise been a great night out.

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    Taco salad with shredded chicken and ground beef on the side ($12 as of 05/26, since it was the daily special).
    Taco salad with shredded chicken and ground beef on the side ($12 as of 05/26, since it was the daily special).
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