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    4.2 (69 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    2018/05/11 yummy special
    John P.

    Great RTP lunch spot! A little out of the way but well worth the hunt. Amazing menu, daily specials, and a free cookie on Fridays!! Tip: Like most RTP places, this place gets very busy at the lunchtime. It's not a big place so get there early... no later than 11:45am if you want to be sure to get a table. OMG! I didn't even realize they were only open for three hours weekdays around lunch time! I wish they were open on the weekends.

    Peanut butter and fruit and grilled chicken wrap
    Natika G.

    I ordered the special which was the grilled chicken wrap with avocado, ranch dressing, provolone cheese and mango habanero. I had potato salad for my side and the kids ordered peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with fresh fruit. Prices are decent and the portion sizes are decent also. I probably should've went with another menu item.

    Fried Brie on Sourdough
    Gina S.

    Great sandwich shop! My coworker was raving about the fried Brie sandwich so I had to give it a try. It is a very good sandwich, although the fig spread on it gives it a very sweet kick. They have multiple items on their menu that I am looking forward to trying out. I also appreciate their variety of side options: fruit salad, potato salad, pasta salad or sea salt potato chips. Their free cookie Friday really is a special treat; the cookies are delicious. I got the white chocolate cranberry.

    $15 good portions.Brownie, Soup, Cheesestake, Potato salad, and sweet tea
    Kay K.

    Very 1st visit today, and they got my sandwich order wrong. I ordered the Chicken Philly and instead got the REGULAR PHILLY cheese stake. I was upset at first, but didn't feel like going back and was not disappointing when I got home. very delicious sandwich!! Will try more of their menu next time (lots of healthy options as well) Parking was no problem, Customer service was pleasant, food was ready in about 10 mins. You can tell everything is fresh. Very clean. Will definitely come back!! I got the Philly cheese-stake, Potato salad, brownie, Side of butternut soup and a Sweet tea, all totaling around $15 Very full, will have the soup/brownie later on for dinner!

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    Really good. I had the turkey fiesta with chips, very flavorful! Also the cookies are delicious. I recommend.

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    The food is great every time I come! Every sandwich is delicious and on Fridays they give free cookies! I wish they were open on weekends!

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