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Cafe Metropole

205 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA
(310) 510-9095
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Ranked #4 of 35 restaurants in Avalon
Cuisines: Delicatessen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

Great cafe. The line was out the door when we arrived but this place had such great reviews we figured it was worth the wait. We ordered 2 sandwiches that came with a house salad. We then went out to their courtyard to sit ad wait. Less than 10 minutes later our food was brought out to us. Both our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We enjoyed it so much we went there twice for lunch. Good service, nice outside courtyard and really delicious lunch except for the smoothy. It was really watery. Don't get it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A great place for sandwiches or a light lunch with dining outside. The quinoa salad that comes with the sandwiches was yummy!

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Yucca Valley, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Friendly, professional, caring service. All of their delicious homemade salad dressings are Gluten Free. Also carry gluten free bread... just ran out before I arrived so cannot comment on it but it is good to know they are making real gluten free efforts! Thanks Cafe Metropole! Cute little cafe, good atmosphere!

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Santa Barbara, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

My boyfriend and I came here to grab a quick lunch before heading over to the ferry to leave the island. It's a cute little place with a nice patio, and the woman there (the owner?) was very sweet. Great salads, sandwiches and smoothies! Not just the usual types of flavors, which is nice. And, as an environmentally conscious person,... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Great soups, salads and quiche during lunch. Very reasonably priced. Great location, Very close to the waterfront. Highly recommend this place.

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Wanted to feel like we could get some healthy food, and chose Cafe Metropole based on reviews here. Great selection of salads and sandwiches. My wife had egg salad, which was made fresh to order. I had a grilled shrimp po'boy, which was amazing--better than the po'boys I had in New Orleans. Most items were about $10. They have a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

My wife and I stopped by for a dinner tide-over snack and chose to share an egg salad sandwich. It was fabulous! I don't know exactly what they put in it (although we are both very experienced cooks) but it is delish! You need to go to Avalon and you need to stop by the Metropole Cafe and have an... More

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Upland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Enjoy a light lunch with even great Vegan choices, the Teas are Wonderful! Cozy patio dining! There are half and full portion choices. The salads are very fresh and everything is prepared just for you! There is an Black Mango and Ginger Pear iced tea that truely makes a soup/ salad/ sandwich elegant! Only thing I did not like was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Great place to eat if you are Vegan and/or like fresh wholesome meals! While I was on Catalina for 4 days during my wedding, this place became our "go-to" venue for lunch and snacks. They even have the most delicious homemade lemonade and iced tea. They are also environmentally conscious and use eco-friendly utensils!

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