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Carroll Street Cafe
Ratings and Reviews for Carroll Street Cafe
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Dec 18 2008
mahan1 via Citysearch
I have been to Carol Street many times and have recommended it to friends... BUT, if you go in after they've been cleaning, the sm...read more
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Sep 11 2008
via Citysearch
I always get the cheese tortellini, which, while nothing out-of-this world as tortellini goes, is just the perfect meal. It's a ni...read more
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Sep 07 2008
soundmonkey via Citysearch
This is my first ever review. Service was ok-not bad. The entre came out before appetizers. Decor/atmosphere was status quo for...read more
The Scene
Old-time residents and 30-something urban pioneers bustle in and out of this delightful cafe. Nestled amid the pastel clapboard houses of the revitalized Cabbagetown area, it's got a relaxed, folk-art ambience and friendly vibe.
The Food
Artful pasta dishes and creative sandwiches are the rule in this inexpensive neighborhood cafe. Start with the tapenade toast with Greek olive spread or the tomato Montrachet. Both are spicy and full of natural flavors. Salmon ciabatta is cooked to tender perfection. With grilled onion and sun-dried tomatoes, it's one of the best items on the menu. The spinach saute pasta, though, sounds better than it tastes. The ingredients are fresh, but the mushroom and basil sauce gives the capellini, spinach and tomatoes a dull, gray patina. For dessert, the chocolate truffle is so rich they could easily sell it by the forkful. Boston cream cake is worth a try as well.