Lunchpad

I ordered The Perfect Storm with ham and it showed up with a bonus piece of fried chicken on it. Duuuuuuuuuuuude. I was delicious. The counter gal is a complete gem and the cook knows how to fry an egg! Though a sight to behold. there was no time to take a picture, the food had to be devoured immediately!

This place has Legit sandwiches. Best French bread I've had outside of New Orleans. Great flavor, never dry, always juicy. Pick one, you can't go wrong. Their potato chips are excellent, made in-house. The space has a prohibition era speakeasy vibe - a little dark when you first walk in, but it grows on you. That 5th star - they need some day time virgin (or otherwise) cocktails to match their unique food flavors. Y'all listening?

Bar at night turned sandwich shop by day. The highlight here is the amazing food. The menu features a great mix of sandwiches and salads. In the morning you can also get breakfast sandwiches. I got a sandwich and side salad. The sandwich had the right amount of high quality ingredients, and a good mix of textures. The salad had a homemade dressing and a good mix of artisan ingredients. You can tell there is a chef driving innovation and quality at Lunchpad. The bar/cafe itself has seating for about 30. Order at the counter then wait for your name to be called. The food came out really quick. They have a full bar too. The only downside (and no fault to the restaurant) is parking is terrible! This neighborhood is known for having lots of restaurants and bars. But the only parking is on the street which is almost always taken by employees or residents. There are no parking lots.

I'm a regular and generally picky about my food. Having had many of the sandwiches never disappointed. There is an art to making a good sandwich and Lunchpad is artistic and the combos are wonderful. Lover the bread, just the right texture that holds up well to he ingredients. The meats, cheeses and veggies are high quality. The presentation looks tasty and delivers. The service is friendly and efficient.Did I mention the candied bacon?