Cheese and Wine Cafe

I have tried this place several times before posting my thoughts in case my first experience, by far the most disappointing, was an exception (everyone is entitled to a bad day).

The food: the salad greens were wilted, the cured meat slices were cut improperly. The sandwich bread was industrial tasting (from frozen?) and the sandwich otherwise unexceptional. The toasted bread slices were good once then odd tasting the second time. The packaged serrano ham from Spain ($25 for a small quantity) was very, very salty without the rich flavor that makes serrano special. The cupcakes were small and the one I bought (carrot cake) was dry inside and insipid. The almonds from Spain were exceptionally good.

Service: A couple of the staff were on separate occasions service oriented and nice. The other times they were uninformed and seemed disinterested. I asked about the "homemade cupcakes" and the sole attendant was unable to tell me who or where they were made. He couldn't identify the flavors he had for sale.

I came in over the weekend with Brenna R. for lunch.  As we reviewed the chalkboards with their many food selections, I noticed plenty of vegetarian options available.  I opted for the mozzarella and tomato sandwich.  

The sandwich comes with a small salad with some balsamic glaze dressing.  I found the quality of the food to be amazing.  That particular sandwich came with the basil tapenade, which was fantastic.  

We also ordered the three-cheese plate with three accompaniments.  We chose the manchego, honey goat and vermont cheddar.  Excitedly, the honey goat cheese used a vegetable rennet, so its safe for the vegetarians.  The regular does have animal rennet, so avoid that one if you are concerned.  

For our accompaniments, we had the basil tapenade, olive tapenade and honey.  I found the basil and honey to be my favorite pairings with the cheese and baguettes.  

Overall, the staff was a little slow moving.  However, I really enjoyed the food here.  Totally worth the wait.

Stopped in with some friends and was instantly pleased.
From the moment you walk in its a warm, welcoming atmosphere. There are large chalkboards and easels on which the special menus are displayed.

The prices are all reasonable and worth the cost of the delicious items on their menu. I chose the Smoked Salmon sandwich which is served on a delicious, fresh baguette and spread with cream cheese while covered with smoked salmon and dill. Accompanied with the sandwich is a bed of greens and a light vinaigrette.

Our table also shared what seemed to be a never ending pitcher of really good sangria. The three of us were definitely satisfied with both the taste and quantity of this home made sangria.

We also tried the sampler and was pleased with the entire selection!