Today I'm breaking down all things Cafe Stella.
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| Pizzette with Apples, Caramelized Onions, and Gorgonzola Cheese |
Coffee: To me it's a food place first, then a coffee place.
You won't find a special drink menu with a dozen cutely named concoctions (You'll find that at Cure, but we'll get to that later). Stella has a little bit of everything: coffee, matcha, rooibos, iced tea, hot teas, lattes, limeades, and mochas.
If you want a fancy drink with all the bells and whistles, ask for it. Otherwise, a large, regular cup of coffee will set you back a little under $2.00. A large iced latte with a shot of hazelnut syrup gets pricey. It set me back about $6.00 with tax and all.
Food: Now this is why I really go to Stella. As you can see from the picture above, Stella does some pretty fancy stuff. The menu has a little something for everyone. It's got tradition breakfast and lunch options, but if you're like me and have an affinity for adventure, check out the specials.
The "specials" of the day are usually in the third column on the menu, or you'll find them on their Facebook page. The Pizzette was very well balanced. That's what a love so much about their food. The pungent Gorgonzola with the sweet caramelized onions, and the tartness of the apples, all equaled a great bite. However, the dough underneath it was a little too thick and tough. If it had been softer or put on a thinner, crisper puff pastry it would have been perfect. The other thing I love about their specials: they could be absolutely anything from a Vietnamese Bahn Mi, to Pupusas, to Borscht, they really have an eclectic chef. The best thing is, these specials are ready to order pretty much all day.
The one downside of their food is the portions aren't too big. If you're expecting a gut-busting plate, you might be disappointed.
The one downside of their food is the portions aren't too big. If you're expecting a gut-busting plate, you might be disappointed.
Pastries: My favorite is the Gluten Free Dulce de Leche Brownie. It's thick, rich, and has a ribbon of caramel through it. Delish! Their coffee cakes aren't bad, but a little dry and dense. The Polish Apple Cake has a good flavor, but I'd prefer it warmed up.
Hours: Here's another reason why Stella is always my go-to place, it's open really early for breakfast for coffee lovers, and fairly late to serve beer and wine and host live music. I come from a family of food shop owners, so I understand just how difficult it is to be open for that amount of time. Big Kudos to them!
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