Cafe TH

This is the first in a slew of reviews. I decided that stars might not be enough for some and don't worry if I revisit a place I will review it again even if its already made the list.

So on to business...

Overall:

Cafe TH is a friendly local EaDO dive off of 2108 Pease St. which is relaxed and quick with the food. As soon as I arrived I was greeted by owner Minh he was pleasantly down to earth. I ordered the Pork Banh Mi, a favorite of mine at any Vietnamese sandwich shop. The bread was buoyantly delicious accompanied by a mild flakiness which absorbed the french butter without overdoing it. Cafe TH really packs in the meat or non-meat of your choice and left some room for the carrots which in this sandwich are the main veggie. Topped off with cucumber spades and just a touch of jalapeno it is sweeter then the Cali Sandwich which I enjoyed (personal preference since i top my sandwich off with Hoisin Sauce).

Atmosphere: Relaxed

Stop in with friend after class or take some classwork (GO COOGS!) and enjoy a Banh Mi or Pho at leisure surrounded by reminders of why we should support local businesses. The place is quiet but not to a fault. Drinks are water and whatever is in the soda fridge. You come and sit where you choose and when your done with the perfect lunch pay at the cash register. If you choose to use chopsticks or fork just ask. Cafe TH is a pretension free zone so leave the fashion frames and sass at the coffee shop.

Parking: pretty good

If your lucky storefront is available. If not the curb closest to Cafe TH is usually free for a couple cars. Overall parking is not really a hassle.

Will go back.

The List

Cuisine & Entertainment

*(I ate that?) ** (street food good) *** (All types good) **** (loved)

***** ( YES!)

Cuisine:

NOTE: If location is Bold it is a large chain. Some restaurants names contain direct links to the restaurant websites.

Fine Dinning

1. The Pass- ***** (amazing, expensive worth it)
2.  RDG Bar Annie- *****
3. Underbelly- **** (great meat)
4.  Tiny Boxwoods - ****1/2
5.  Benjy’s - **** (nice atmosphere) 
6. Philippe- **** 
7.  Mi Luna Tapas- **( Overpriced food nothing outstanding)
8.  Backstreet Café- ** (overpriced)
9.  Indika – *** (great brunch, overpriced)
10.  Daily Review - ***1/2
11.  Up Restaurant- *** (attentive service, romantic, very loud)

Nice but relaxed

1. Hearsay-***(dinner better then lunch, great couple atmosphere)
2. Dolce Vida- ****
3. Black Labrador -*** (Traditional)
4. The Grove - **1/2 (overpriced)
5. Mo Mong- ***
6. Baba Yega- ***( all occasion)
7. Cadillac Bar- **(undecided, overpriced)

Casual Eats

1. Elevation Burger- ** 
2. Provisions- ****(casual, great food but on the expensive side)
3. Fat Boa- **
4. Cafe Brasil- ** (a bit overpriced, last visited 3/10/13)
5. El Real- **(meat tasted over-processed)
6. Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe- *** (if you get take out check the order)
7. Alladins - *** (great fallafal sandwich)
8. Barnaby’s - *** (great for lunch)
9. Black Walnut- *** (great gelato and rigatoni)
10. Field of Greens- *** (vegetarian ****)
11. Guadalajara Hacienda - **
12. Hobbit Café- **
13. House of Pies- **
14. King Biscuit -***
15. La Madeline- ***
16. Mayuri Indian Cuisine- **(way overpriced)
17. Potatoe Patch -**1/2
18. Paulie’s- **** (great Alfredo and pizza)
19. Crickets Creamery- ***
20. Canyon Creek- **1/2
21. Farrago- *
22. Last Concert Cafe- *
23. Niko Niko's - *
24. Sugarcane- **
25. Cedar Creek- **1/2
26. Ziggy’s Healthy Grill- *(nope terrible)
27. Spanish Flower-**(open all night – fresh tortillas)
28. Just Mac- ***1/2
29. Garden of Life- ***1/2
30. Pepper Tree - **** (yummy)
31. Beavers- *** (good barbque, overpriced)
32. Ruggles Green- *
33. Giacomo's- ** (confusing and cafeteria like)
34. Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen- ***
35. Empire Cafe- ***
36. Petrol Station- **1/2 ( I really enjoyed the burger but they are waaayyyy overpriced, Shiv hated it. Maybe stop by for a drink only next time.)
37. Radical Eats- Not sure (Vegan/Mexican Fusion)

Cheep/Street Grub

1. Dem Damn Doggs- (veggie dog, high quality beef)
2. St. Dane's- ***1/2 (good bar food, fair prices)
3. Banh Mi Hoang Sandwich Shop-**
4. Bombay Sweets - *** - (for somosa)
5. Cali Sandwichces- *** (awesome prices, local, fast service 2.31$)
6. CHACHOS - ** 
7. Collina’s Italian Café - * (small chain, Terrible Service, Pizza is ok and Overpriced)
8. Flamingo Chill- **** (snow cones and snacks)
9. Jenni’s Noodle House- ***
10. Tostada Regia- ***1/2
11. Tepatitlan-***
12. Andy's Cafe- *
13. Little Bigs- **
14. Les Grivral's Sandwich and Cafe- *** (pretentious)
15. Franks Pizza- **
16. Pinks Pizza- *** (good by the slice)
17. Supreme Sandwich- **** (great subs)
18. Mangos- * (Terrible will not return)
19. Coco Crepes- ***1/2
20. Front Porch Pub- *** (25 cent wings- mondays)
21. The Breakfast Klub- ***1/2
22. Casa Grande- * (Worst mexican food )
23. Green Seed Vegan- ***(little on the pricy side of street food but hey vegan)
24. Cafe TH- ***1/2 Beefy Bahn Mi Sandwich and soft bread great service (Veggie/Vegan Friendly)

CLOSED 

 Dharma Café- **** (romantic)CLOSED

Ava Kitchen and Whiskey Bar - CLOSED

Cielo Mexican Bistro - **** (expensive) CLOSED

La Strada - *** - CLOSED

Dharma Café- **** (romantic)CLOSED

El Patio- *** CLOSED

Late Night Pie- *** & will return CLOSED

My top picks:

Fine: RDG Bar Annie

(Gorgeous comes at a price but phenomenal save some cash and go, or try the bar menu still spectacular dishes under $16.)

Nice Casual: Hearsay

(Great atmosphere for couples. Online menu includes prices. The service is amazaing, and presentation is great. You will impress a date by knowing the downtown scene.)

Casual :Paulies

(When I would get bogged down by work I was grabbing take-out from this wonderful Italian delight. Great Alfredo, Paninis especially the Principe and a great oven made pizza.)

Cheap Street: Cali Sandwiches

(Cheap $2.31 great to eat, guilt free and best of all quick. In a pinch gather some change and head here. Unpretentious and hits the spot like nothing else.)