Alejandro Sueldo
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A Modern Pause at Spud’s Coffee
At Spud’s Coffee in Fort Lauderdale, the room itself feels like a blank canvas — a tall, sunlit space punctuated only by a few pieces of curious art. The design is restrained, almost severe, but the food offers more warmth.
The iced chai, softened with milk and lifted by a dusting of cinnamon, was precise and comforting — so much so that a second round was inevitable. A green juice — a lively composition of kale, grape, apple, pineapple, ginger, honey, spinach, and celery — struck the right balance of sharpness and sweetness.
The kitchen’s reach is generally assured, though not without flaws. A breakfast plate of eggs and chicken sausage faltered on the latter: the sausage arrived overcooked and dry, resistant even to the knife. By contrast, another plate, with scrambled eggs layered onto a perfectly toasted bagel, found its harmony in a swipe of jam alongside the eggs. The lyonnaise salad was perhaps the most compelling: the pork belly, suculento, tied together crisp lettuce and tender egg with richness and restraint. Not everything arrived at its peak — the avocado on the side was under-ripe, a misstep that broke the rhythm.
Service is a strong point here: the staff showed real patience and flexibility, graciously accommodating substitutions, children at the table, and even our own slow pace in ordering. A thoughtful touch: a board game area that draws in both children and adults, turning the café into a place to linger.
Spud’s is modern and chic without being self-conscious, a café where the food is approachable yet thoughtful. It may not fill every wall, but it does fill the appetite.
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