Carolyn S.
Yelp
So, I finally checked this place out, thanks to the recommendation of -- this is going to sound random -- a Sleep Number Store "Sleep Specialist." But when you've been tirelessly negotiating over a price of a bed for hours, it's only fair that both parties come to a mutual ceasefire over lunch (wish a siesta could've been included in that ceasefire...).
I called in my lunch order: Citrus Turkey Sandwich, sub the french fries and Kalamata Olive dip for a side salad with dijon balsamic dressing. Ready in twelve minutes. So precise.
The sandwich was larger than I expected, on an 8-inch, multigrain ciabatta sub, and the side salad was anything but just a side. Field greens, red and orange pepper slices, homemade croutons, who made this? Not Wendy's. I personally always love the flavor combination of gruyere and fruit spread, and the Citrus Turkey Sandwich did not disappoint (though I could've done with just a little less citrus cranberry chutney, and a little more gruyere). For me, the meal was more than enough, and $11 for a lunch like that? No complaints.
The overall gist of the menu seems to cater mostly to, like what Michelle C mentioned, "ladies who lunch," with a fabulous list of hearty entree salads (Cilantro Lime Shrimp seems to be the crowd fave), and a handful of gourmet sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and "specialty" entrees. I was recommended the Crab Bisque by the manager of Sleep Number, but he was on my bad side at the moment, so I disregarded his opinion (tho turns out, seems it's also a crowd fave).
The setup of ordering is like a food court, but with a more upscale feel. Wait in line at the entrance, order and pay the cashier, the hostess will bring your food to your table when its ready, and then you tip your server separately, at the end of your meal. If you call-in your order, you can bypass the line after notifying the hostess, and simply pay and pickup your food with one of the servers. In and out.
Ambiance of the cafe is cozy and sleek, and service was, of course, the same level of personal, efficient, hospitable Nordstrom service that one would expect!
Would definitely grab lunch here again! I guess, thanks, Sleep Number?