Cafe Latte

"This Grand Avenue icon has been frosting cakes since 1984. The pecan and caramel-topped three-layer turtle chocolate cake is a customer favorite. In addition to rich chocolate cakes (Michael’s fudge cake is an excellent gluten-free option), Cafe Latte offers fruit-flavored layer cakes and tres leches cakes. Place a pre-order online." - Stacy Brooks, Eater Staff

"Chocolate lovers will appreciate Cafe Latte’s turtle cake and fudge cake. For something fruity, try the ultra-citrusy lemon torte. Don’t overlook the cheesecake, which is miraculously smooth from edge to center." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks

"This grown-up cafeteria has a vast array of offerings. Cafe Latte wisely places decadent desserts at the front, but if you can navigate away from the shiny cases filled with layered beauties and cheesecakes dotted with giant strawberries, you will be rewarded with freshly made sandwiches and salads treasured by visitors since 1984." - Eater Staff

"Café Latte is comfort food in a cafeteria setting. But we aren’t talking about your average school cafeteria! With two levels and large glass windows to watch the lively Grand Avenue, Café Latte offers a large menu with mouth watering baked goods, fresh soups, salads, sandwiches and an extensive menu of gourmet pizza. The perfect place for a quick and healthy lunch with friends." - MOD

"Neighborhood hangout Cafe Latte is where you can get a little of everything when you can’t decide what to eat. The cafeteria line feels a bit like high school, but with the grown-up fun of packing a plastic tray with excellent sandwiches, salads, and soups. The spread sampler never disappoints: pick the basil and green olive poblano dips, which pack a nice fresh punch, and slather them on a mini baguette. Pastries are constantly coming out of the oven and the super-moist, chocolatey-rich turtle cake lives up to its iconic reputation—a handful of locals have been ordering one on their birthday for decades. Head up to the second floor of the dining room for a more chill dining experience, and watch everyone from well-coiffed retirees to skateboarding teens come through for a bite." - stacy brooks