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Café 2001
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Café 2001
8.0
A stylish all-day Arts District café from chef Giles Clark that treats breakfast like a real menu, not an afterthought. Expect careful technique—think katsu sandwiches and smoked fish plates—matched with excellent coffee in a calm, minimalist room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked trout with hash browns & huckleberries, Pork katsu breakfast sandwich, Egg & relish salad sandwich
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 8.7
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Chef-driven breakfast with Japanese-Western finesse.
Who should go: Foodie mornings and low-key meetings.
When to visit: Weekday mornings for the quietest experience.
What to order: Smoked trout plate, katsu sandwich, egg salad sandwich.
Insider tip: Pair breakfast with one of their rotating roasted coffees.
Café 2001
7.8
A newer all-day Arts District cafe serving refined, British-Japanese breakfast plates and pastries in a minimalist space. The menu stays light and precise—think smoked fish, crisp hashbrowns, and carefully brewed coffee—great for a low-key brunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Trout & Hashbrowns, Thick-Cut Bacon Sandwich, Seasonal Fruit Tart
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 7.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: British-Japanese breakfast cooking in a quiet, modern cafe.
Who should go: Food-curious brunchers and calm coffee dates.
When to visit: Weekend early morning to beat lines.
What to order: Smoked trout plate, bacon sandwich, tart.
Insider tip: Order a pastry first—many sell out by midday.
Café 2001
8.4
An all-day Arts District café that folds French-Japanese technique into surprisingly refined sandwiches, especially the pork katsu. The room is stylishly industrial and a bit high-energy, shifting into wine-bar mode later in the day. Come for a sandwich-and-coffee lunch, stay for a tart or happy hour bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork tenderloin katsu sandwich, Egg salad sandwich, Lemon brûléed tart
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 8
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Konbi-adjacent katsu sandwiches with elevated technique.
Who should go: Design-minded brunchers and sandwich nerds.
When to visit: Late morning weekends before wine-bar shift.
What to order: Katsu sandwich, egg salad sando, lemon tart.
Insider tip: Entrance is easy to miss—look for the low-key side door.
Café 2001
7.8
An all-day Arts District café with a slightly secretive entrance and a playful Euro-Japanese menu that shifts from breakfast to bistro nightcap. The space is quirky-cool—hi-fi music, brick, and mezzanine perches—making it a low-pressure, high-charm date. Come for a casual romantic hang that can stretch into happy hour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork katsu sandwich, Pistachio-studded terrine, Lemon brûléed tart
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: A stylish all-day café that feels like an insider find.
Who should go: Low-key dates and creative locals.
When to visit: Late afternoon into happy hour.
What to order: Katsu sandwich, terrine, lemon tart.
Insider tip: Look for the unmarked entrance—part of the fun.
Café 2001
8.0
An all-day Arts District café that shifts from bright coffee-and-tart mornings to a natural-wine bistro at night. The cooking blends French and Japanese technique into tightly executed sandwiches, small plates, and polished desserts, wrapped in a slightly rave-y, high-fidelity hangout vibe. Come for a full meal or just a pastry and soundtrack.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork katsu sando, Lemon brûléed tart, Steak frites with house sauce
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: European-Japanese café cooking in a music-forward, art-space setting.
Who should go: Arts District regulars, date pairs, pastry hunters.
When to visit: Late morning for sandwiches, early evening for wine.
What to order: Katsu sando, terrine, lemon tart.
Insider tip: Finding the entrance is half the fun—look for the unmarked doors.
Café 2001
7.9
From the team behind YESS, this all-day Arts District café crossbreeds Japanese sandwich culture with European bistro ease. Daytime coffee and katsu or egg-salad sandos slide into a natural-wine happy hour and a compact, chef-shaped dinner menu. It’s a relaxed, non-obvious stop that still feels guided by a serious kitchen.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork katsu sando, Egg salad sando, Steak frites with Japanese accents
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 8.3
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: An all-day café with chef-level sandwiches and wine-driven nights.
Who should go: Casual diners who still want craft cooking.
When to visit: Late morning or early happy hour.
What to order: Katsu sando, egg salad sando, steak frites.
Insider tip: Head upstairs for a quieter mezzanine perch.
Café 2001
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
An all-day Arts District café with a slightly clandestine entrance and a menu that mixes European bistro instincts with Japanese touches. It’s a smart pick for low-key business lunches—quiet enough to talk, interesting enough to feel like a find. Expect thoughtful sandwiches, precise pastries, and coffee worth lingering over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork katsu sando, Lemon brûléed tart, Smoked trout with hash browns
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: A new, design-heavy café doing serious food in an offbeat space.
Who should go: One-on-ones, quiet client chats, remote-work lunches.
When to visit: Weekday midday for the best conversation energy.
What to order: Katsu sando, lemon tart, smoked trout plate.
Insider tip: Look for the peeling doors and spray-painted plank—then you’re close.
Café 2001
7.8
An all-day Arts District café from chef Giles Clark blending British bistro instincts with Japanese polish, open to 11pm. It’s equal parts high-design hangout and legit kitchen, with crisp sandwiches, terrines, and refined pastries in a quirky, sound-system-forward space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Katsu Sando, Country Terrine, Lemon Brûléed Tart
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: A new-school café that turns into a late-night bistro-bar.
Who should go: Design-minded diners and low-key late-night loungers.
When to visit: 9–11pm for desserts, wine, and mellow vibes.
What to order: Katsu sando, terrine, lemon tart.
Insider tip: Use the north entrance—signage is minimal.
Café 2001
8.0
A daytime café from the Yess team serving thoughtful sandwiches and breakfast plates that feel British-Japanese in spirit without being fussy. The room is mellow and design-forward, and the cooking stays precise for a casual meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork katsu sandwich, Smoked trout with hash browns, Egg salad sandwich with relish
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Chef-driven café plates in a low-key Arts District setting.
Who should go: Brunch seekers and daytime café hangers.
When to visit: Late morning for brunch without the rush.
What to order: Katsu sandwich, smoked trout hash browns, egg salad sandwich.
Insider tip: Sit inside for the best vibe; patio fills first.
Café 2001
7.6
A stylish all-day cafe that swings from morning pastries to katsu sandos and relaxed evening plates. Families will appreciate the daytime calm, plenty of seating, and menu that works for picky eaters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork katsu sando, Egg salad sandwich, Seasonal fruit tart
Scores:
Value: 7.5
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.2
Food Quality: 7.7
Atmosphere: 8.3
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: All-day cafe-next-door to Yess with great sandwiches and pastries.
Who should go: Families wanting a mellow breakfast or lunch.
When to visit: Morning to early afternoon.
What to order: Katsu sando, egg salad, and a pastry.
Insider tip: Weekdays are much quieter than weekends.