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Do people still play chess there?

yes every sunday ! @dtlachess

Is their wifi password protected?

Yes! password can be found on our menu :)

How long is street parking and how much is it?

2 hours for around $6 last I checked

Do you guys have Kanel and Semla everyday?

Kanel (Swedish Cinnamon buns) everyday. Semla (Traditional Swedish Sweet Roll) during Fettisdagen (The Fat Tuesday) around Mardi Gras time every year :)

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1.4 mi•Downtown

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2.9 mi•Harvard Heights

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