Amazon Cafe

Amazon Cafe - www.amazoncafes.com
555 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 434-6830
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Fresh. That sums it up nicely. Amazon Cafe is a chain but a very good one, and unlike many chains freshness is the main attraction. A small cafe on Grant Street that offers a little bit of everything; breakfast, pastries, fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and excellent soups. Prices are reasonable if a touch high but perfectly in line with the quality and freshness of each item. An average lunch is about $7-8 including a half a sandwich or wrap, soup, and a drink or a half sandwich and smoothie.

My most recent lunch trip involved a half Amazon Club Wrap, a bowl of the new Lobster Bisque, and a root beer. The Amazon Club consists of Turkey, Turkey Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and low-fat ranch dressing (or alternately a honey mustard) and was very flavorful and filling while being slightly healthier than a standard club sandwich elsewhere. The lobster bisque was missing any actual chunks of lobster but the flavor was excellent and a nice new addition to their lineup.

Other notable menu items:

Black Bean Cheese & Rice Wrap
Chicken Salad Wrap
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Veggie Sandwich
Any smoothie on the list
Tomato & Three Cheese Soup
Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup
Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Three Bean Chili

Overall the Amazon Cafe earns a 4 out of 5 rating.