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The Light Touch at Café Alfresco in Brewster The building lends itself to take-out with its long and large deck on the side of the restaurant and another smaller yet roomy porch out front. Umbrellas shade the tables and it’s a pleasant place to relax in the fresh air and dine. After a while the space expanded to include a large dining room inside with an inviting Italian décor and round tables. Having dined both inside and out in Rome, I was taken with Café Alfresco’s continental atmosphere when I first experienced it many years ago. After experiencing some of the challenges of driving on Cape Cod, I’ve often felt as I entered Alfresco that I was stopping at an oasis. As you enter the restaurant you will see offerings posted and you may seat yourself at your pleasure, indoors or outside. You will also see a display case with muffins and croissants and other delicacies. Marcia says, “We bake all of our pastries and some of our desserts.” Café Alfresco at Lemon Tree Village in Brewster
The key word at Café Alfresco is “casual.” Add the word “delicious” and you’ve got “casual and delicious.” Outside, there’s also a casual/contemporary look. Marcia’s son Dale is now the owner but if you peek into the kitchen you will see both mother and son giving their special touch to the vast array of freshly prepared foods they offer on their menu. Café Alfresco is open 7 days a week year-round for breakfast, lunch or a light supper. In summer it’s open until 8 pm and until 4 pm in other seasons. 
For breakfast you might enjoy the Omelette Of The Day or choose to Create Your Own Omelette. How about Eggs Burrito, Egg Sandwich on Ciabatta, Crispy Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Lox’s & Bagel, Eggs Crostini, or perhaps a Fruit Bagel? Over the years Café Alfresco has become renowned for its Panini Sandwiches pressed on Ciabatta bread Italian style. There are several different kinds of Panini sandwiches including Muffuletta, Tuna Alfresco, Grilled Vegetable, and Roast Beef. In The Basket Specials are Chicken Tenders, Chicken Wings, Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries and other Fries, plus a Kid’s Chicken Basket. There are Seafood Specials such as Lobster Roll, Smoked Salmon Sandwich, Fish & Chips, Fish Wrap, Nantucket Scallop Sandwich, and more. Hungry yet? There are Hot Dogs too, including Wimpy, Cheesy, Yuppy, German, and Chili. Soups include delicious hearty Clam Chowder, Gazpacho, Chicken & Rice. There are several choices at the Coffee Bar such as Espresso, Latte, Chai, and Capuccino. Also, there are Organic Loose Leaf Teas, plus Frozen Drinks, Ice Cream & Gelato.
Prices for sandwiches fall in a range from about 6.25 to 7.95, with breakfast selections from 4.00 to 6.50 or so. For a complete menu, go to Café Alfresco and ask for the menu brochure which may also be found in the pamphlet rack upstairs at the shops in Lemon Tree Village. You never know who you might see at Café Alfresco. TV News Anchors. Suzanne Somers, The Love Boat Captain, or Chef Ming Tsai. Also, actors from the Playhouse in Dennis. Will and Lauren greeting diners You’ll see people strolling through the quaint neighborhood, with its variety of shops and statuary. You’ll be a short drive from Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, the Playhouse, the Cinema, the Museum of Art, and many picturesque places to visit in Brewster, “The Sea Captain’s Town.” That’s it for now from The Cape Cod Rover. Till next time, Tom Copyright 2008. Tom O'Connell. All rights reserved. Note: Tom O'Connell is a Cape Cod Writer and Lecturer.Take a look at his www.sanctuary777.com website where you will find many essays as well as excerpts from his books. His new memoir is Bugging Out: An Army Memoir (1954). He is also the author of The O'Connell Boy:Educating The Wolf Child~An Irish-American Memoir (1932-1950).See chapters www.sanctuary777.com |
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