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    East 59 Cafe

    4.6 (18 reviews)

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    Quiet
    Good for working
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    All-American Panini (spicy) with fruit - YUM!!
    Clarissa W.

    Today is my birthday, and I decided to take the afternoon off to relax and start working on my goals for now and into 2019. I went to the library to have lunch and to get on a computer for some business work. I haven't been to East 59 since they opened in the place where Customs Cafe used to be. I ordered the All-American Panini with fruit. The very kind cashier asked me if I wanted it spicy (sriracha) or sweet (Thousand Island dressing), and I went for spicy. It did not take for my food to be prepared, and it looked delicious on the plate. My first bite of the panini was incredible. The mixture of the roast beef, cheddar cheese, and crunchy onions was a beautiful thing. Then the sriracha hit my tongue...and I knew I should have chosen sweet - LOL! It sent my mouth into burn state, and only my Sprite kept me cooled off. I definitely will be back to East 59 again to taste the other sandwiches and salads, and to get this panini in sweet!

    Club salad
    Jenny D.

    Yayyyyy outdoor sitting and the convenient location for getting food without having to leave the library!! And so much outdoor seating!! Really grateful for the options and variety provided. Super pleased, will definitely be back.... probably tomorrow

    a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich

    Cute coffee shop. Perfect for studying or cute morning date. They are friendly. The coffee is good but not my favorite. It a little pricey but not too bad. Spacious. The food is filling. It's perfect for anytime of the day. The food is good for a cafe. I will defiantly be coming back. Very homie filling. Overall great coffee shop but lacks in areas.

    BLT sandwich
    Geoffrey H.

    Came to the new location at the Hoover library. Definitely fitting with its take on lattes and paninis I tried the BLT with chips. Wanted pasta salad but they were out. I was impressed one with the size of the sandwich and also with how it was seasoned. Very tasty and not dry. The right amount of mayo to give a bit of balance and moisture. Place is great for just coming to grab something quick and light and it have to deal the the same ole same for lunch. While you are there grab a magazine or book too. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu

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    Love this place! Great atmosphere nice people too! Will return and will refer friends and family here

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    Love this place! My food was delicious and the Library atmosphere was neat. Will definitely be back!! Recommend highly.

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