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amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:23 am

My friend & I like to go out for lunch (at least) once a year. Our birthdays are close together so that’s our excuse. We are looking for ideas of where to go. Here’s what we want:
Dairy or pareve
Good salads available (not just salad bar) but not only salads
Not too crowded
Cheaper is always better but this time we’d consider fancier, too.

Any suggestions? (Please include why you’re suggesting it & how expensive it is-closer to a pizza/bagel shop or closer to a nice fleishig meal)

amother

Pink

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:24 am

Caffoteria or out to lunch

bargainlover

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:24 am

For dairy - out to lunch is not too fancy or expensive and has delicious salad

amother

Lily

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:26 am

We really like The Upper Crust. They have really food and we love their salads. (I loveeee their sweet potato salad, so good!) Prices are pretty average. You can get their menu online if you'd like. Enjoy!!

amother

Powderblue

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:26 am

Kalamata
Fish grill
Kava

amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:41 am

amother Lily wrote:

Curious…Do they have table service or do you order at the counter & have to go pick up your order when it’s ready?

amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:42 am

bargainlover wrote:

For dairy - out to lunch is not too fancy or expensive and has delicious salad

That’s where we’re going if we don’t find someplace new. (We’ve been before)

amother

Pink

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:42 am

amother OP wrote:

Curious…Do they have table service or do you order at the counter & have to go pick up your order when it’s ready?

Table service

amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 10:44 am

amother Pink wrote:

Table service

Thanks!

amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 11:00 am

As of now, it looks like our choices are

Out to lunch
The Upper Crust (the one on Kennedy-not the pizza place)
Kalamata

The first one being a bit cheaper (and also counter ordering-unless that has changed), the other two are more expensive with waiter service.

Any other suggestions or comments on these?

amother

Hydrangea

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 11:04 am

amother OP wrote:

Kalamata is a more upscale vibe, restaurant style.
I like Caffoteria because you can order and pay at your table straight from your phone. They bring it to your table. I'm not a huge salad person so not sure about that. It's also pretty quick with more seating than OTL.
I've never been to Sugo but I think it's also a nice place for lunch, maybe a bit different than what the others mentioned.

amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 11:24 am

amother Hydrangea wrote:

Has anyone ever been to Sugo? I looked at the website-definitely interesting. I’d love more info.

SuperWify

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 11:36 am

Panini cafe is underrated delicious

amother

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 11:44 am

SuperWify wrote:

Panini cafe is underrated delicious

Just checked the menu online-looks yummy! Curious…Do they have table service or counter service?

Diary

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 12:20 pm

Pizzano is chilled , cheap and good food

SR97

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 12:35 pm

Sugo is delicious!! Try the cookie corner

amother

Hyacinth

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 1:21 pm

Does anyone know of Hot bagels delivers?

amother

DarkRed

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 1:40 pm

And I'll just add, if anyone knows whether any of these have gluten free selections? Thanks!

amother

Lilac

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 1:49 pm

amother OP wrote:

Just checked the menu online-looks yummy! Curious…Do they have table service or counter service?

Pretty sure it’s waite
Another vote for fish grill, I think they bring it to your table

amother

Snowflake

Sun, Feb 05 2023, 1:50 pm

amother OP wrote:

Just checked the menu online-looks yummy! Curious…Do they have table service or counter service?

I love Panini Cafe! Delicious food and excellent service! Table service with waiters etc.

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