In its morning-and-midday mode, it leans into bright, atrium-style seating and a menu built around genuine daytime favorites: lemon ricotta pancakes specific enough to be the dish people mention first, fresh sandwiches and salads, and artisan espresso for anyone treating it as a coffee stop rather than a full meal.
For a cafe operating inside a renovated hotel (formerly a Holiday Inn), it's carved out an identity distinct enough from standard hotel-breakfast fare to be worth a dedicated visit.
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