Couple weeks back, while slaving away on another article to feed your Gonzo Guide Green Bay addiction, we heard on the radio an advertisement for Cold Dog Cafe & Bakery.
A new, possibly very hip spot to have some lunch time grub? For sure! So we packed up the Deep Pearl Blue 1989 Chevy Cavalier and headed over to Cold Dog Cafe & Bakery to see what this place was all about.
This new place opened in December of 2008, and is in the same location as the old SueAnn's Bagels. East Mason, by Copps. We have a Navi system in the Cavalier, so we had no trouble finding the place.
The insides now are not that much different than it was in its previous life. Not sure if the paint even changed from before. The old bagel counter and display case was still a bagel counter and display case. They serve coffee as well, but we were well after 1:52 PM and coffee isn't on our menu at that time of day.
The only odd thing was that their espresso machine was broken, with a new one on order. Not a big deal, but if you don't want to lose the revenue, go get a Krupps for like $75 and continue to make the espresso drinks. Some of them can crank it out pretty fast. Just a tip to consider.
The blackboard in the back is filled with bagel options, and a good selection of sandwich options. All of the sandwiches you can order are named after dogs it seems. This was a cool touch, not only from a marketing standpoint as it gives a more personal and fuzzy feeling to what in 45 minutes will be making it's way into your digestive tract, no, it is a cool touch because it is fun, and unique in our area.
We opted for the Golden Retriever, which is a cross between the BLT, and the double decker club. No ham though. We had three choices of fresh bread, Brioche it is.
Next, the wait ensued. Conversation was shared, and after about 3 minutes and 18 seconds we had our sandwich, our pickle, and our chips to go. For roughly the cost of a medium sized dog bone, we felt we got a pretty good deal.
Back at the Gonzo Guide Green Bay offices, a fresh flavor feast ensued. Our sandwich was great. It was clearly well assembled and didn't cost a paw and a leg. The three individuals that worked there seemed very friendly and it felt like they were happy to have you stopping by.
Overall a very simple, low key bakery and cafe. No frills, or dancing bears. No snotty deli chick bragging about the area in France where the mayonnaise comes from. They served a simple homemade sandwich, with simple ingredients, for a reasonable cost. What a concept!
Our senses are barraged with bullshit and decisions all day long. Just give us a simple sandwich, a smile and a "have a great afternoon." Cold Dog Cafe & Bakery does that just right. Oh, and the tables looked pretty clean too.
Gonzo Guide Green Bay gives Cold Dog Cafe & Bakery 3.89 Kibbles and Bits out of 5.
Do you stop by Cold Dog Cafe & Bakery to howl at the breakfast moon? Or for lunch perhaps?
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Gomez Gonzo
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gomez@gonzoguidegreenbay.com
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