Venice Cafe

This place reminds me of an old diner back to 60s. It could be quite confusing for a first timer. They have three lines for different things. Sandwich and pasta one line, Salad another line, then Pizza and Calzone is another one. What if I want soup? What if I want one piece of pizza and Salad, standing in the line twice?

Ordering at the counter is a challenge thing when I go into a new place AND a long line behind you. Too much pressure. I quickly decided on Mediterranean salad with Cajun chicken and  Minestrone soup.

Although this Mediterranean salad didn't have garbanzo beans but I really like the dressing: light and refreshing. Cajun chicken was tasty and spicy. I love the minestrone soup. Just right density with just right amount of salt. The pasta was not over cooked and veggies were cooked right as well. Both of them were decent lunch items with the right price too.

As it is so close to my work, I will be back to try calzone or some pasta. Anyone knows where I could find some coupon?

Gotta love this place. You can get pasta, pizza, and calzones that not only taste good, but fill you up with their decent size portions.

My personal favorite is getting 2 slices of pizza. I may fall asleep an hour later, but I fall asleep with a smile on my face. haha

They usually run 2 or 3 specials every day and if there isn't a long line waiting to pay, the specials are served up in less than a minute.

So far I have no complaints except the tiny waiting area next to the drink dispenser and utensils. People go in and out so fast you have to make sure to hold onto your tray and your drink or someone is probably going to bump into you and spill it.

i went there for lunch. its a little pricey, but i guess since its in downtown, its expected.

darnit, i can't end the review in my customary fashion of a review of the bathrooms. that will be my to-do!