*5/3/21* Three visits later. The first time I had the chili and the americano, it did not disappoint! The second time, I had the clam chowder, and hubby had the ensemble deal, which was half Cubano (he liked not immensely loved) with a cup of their chili, two thumbs up for the chili; we both love the chili! And my clam chowder had lots of clams, diced potatoes, and herbs; it was simple but flavorful and not overwhelming in clam taste.
Which leaves me with today, I had to get a bowl of chili to go, oh yes, and another americano, most definitely four stir-sticks on their americanos!
I also had the pleasure of meeting Karl Moffitt; he was charming and personable! Look him up; he has quite the autobiography! Last but not least. the owner Paola, was unpretentious and friendly to a fault!
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The Guitar Cafe is like no other. Where else can you take a guitar lesson, have your lunch and live music (pre-covid) all under one roof???
This unpretentious yet trendy, slightly eclectic little cafe offers up two menus, one for food and one for drinks.
Looking through their menu, they have a nice variety of food options, but not to the point of being overwhelming, and the prices are within reason! They offer up a few breakfast items, salads, soups, bowls, and sandwiches. I also noticed they have bruschetta, nachos and quesadillas. Did I mention the weekly take-home specials?
The drink menu includes coffee's and espressos, milkshakes, frappes, floats, cafe specialty drinks, and even a small wine list!!!
I ordered a cup of their chili to go, and yes, a 12oz americano, and as I waited for my food, I looked around a bit. However, knowing nothing about guitars aside from what they are, I found it fascinating all the guitars and accessories they offered up and taking guitar lessons from a known vocalist and musician, Karl Moffitt. Again my knowledge of anything guitar, including Karl Moffitt, is minimal at best!
So I grabbed my americano, chili, and chips and went on my way and ate in my car. As I was shoveling in my chili like it was my last meal ever, The bits of meat offered an unidentified but pleasing familiar taste, I noticed how hearty this cup of chili really was; there were many beans and a significant amount of meat that I couldn't figure out, topped with cheddar cheese and onion. I knew this mystery meat wasn't beef or chicken, but I never thought about it being Italian sausage; yes, that was the mystery meat, Italian sausage!! Anyone who wants a spicy heated chili, this isn't for you! Overall, the chili was uniquely good!
The americano had a blend of beans that was custom made from Ootopia coffee roasters local to Bremerton. It had floral notes with the background taste of nuts and hints of chocolate. It was a little acidic in flavor, with a slightly bitter aftertaste, a little more so than I care for, but I know plenty of people that would love this coffee! And overall it was good and would buy again!
The Guitar Cafe was clean and laid out nicely; the employee working there I felt was maybe the owner, although I can not confirm or deny that, nonetheless, she was personable, friendly, and very welcoming.
The Guitar Cafes location is 3381 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, WA. It is a little bit hidden; if you're not looking for it, you may not notice it. It lies behind the Mobil Gas station and U Haul dealer, few blocks down from Central Kitsap High School and a couple blocks up from 7-eleven.
The Guitar Cafe shares a small parking lot with a couple of other businesses.
I would give this Americano a three and a half stir-stick rating! 😁
"Now is the perfect time to support a locally owned small business, like the Guitar Cafe! And please be safe, be happy and be kind to all living things!!"
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