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    City Tower Cafe

    4.3 (42 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    English Muffin Sandwich Breakfast
    Moke L.

    This cafe is so cute! It's in the basement of a nice office building. Parking is in the structure and the cafe VALIDATES the parking ticket. They open at 7AM. I got in at 7AM, ordered 6 English muffin breakfast sandwiches and they were ready within 5 minutes. So if you're looking for a place to buy breakfast before going to work, this is the place. The owner is super friendly and nice. The sandwich was delicious, fast service and validated parking. I can't wait to come back to

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    The Ladies there are so nice and the food is great, I work next door I phone order and I just walk in and pick it up

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    It's in a basement and the food was not very good for breakfast. Looks like a good deli though. Service was good.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent breakfast options! The breakfast sandwich was my favorite, but the breakfast combos were also very good.

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    2 years ago

    Food and coffee was great and affordable. It is inside an office building so parking can be a little tricky but overall it was worth it.

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    The best matchas ever! Staff is so sweet. Quick and convenient place, food is fresh and service is always prompt.

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    Super clean. Friendly staff, fresh food, daily lunch specials, juice bar made to order, vegan options.

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    First time going I was met by friendly staff. I left with a tasty chicken panini with a free side of potato chips

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    Friendly staff, delicious food, great prices. Can't beat city tower cafe! My go to lunch spot

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