This past Friday seemed like a fine day for a mom and daughter date, so after our morning bible study that we both attend, the two of us headed out on the open road, towards Austin, to grab a bite to eat. But where would we go? I put it to Slow Down and Savor’s Facebook friends, and asked for suggestions. I got a super quick response from local friend, Janie G., suggesting we head to 34th Street Cafe. Sounded good to us, and how’s this for convenient? We were just turning onto 34th St. when I read the message! I took it as a sign, and we took the very last parking spot in their private lot. I took that as another sign.
The cafe itself was small, but the space was super fun, and super comfortable. We headed straight for the counter at the front, to go over the menu.
Honestly, everything on their menu sounded pretty phenomenal, and I had a really difficult time deciding what I wanted to eat. Luckily, the staff at 34th Street Cafe were ultra friendly and helped me come to a lunchtime conclusion. My mom didn’t have as hard of a time coming to a decision. Salmon salad is her very favorite thing ever, so she went with that. I ended up with the Roast Beef and Gouda sandwich and a side Caesar salad. Yum.
We found one of the few empty seats in the house, and basked in the sun while we waited for our order.
The salmon salad was a thing of true beauty. There were so many colors and just as many delicious smells emanating from this dish. Holy cow. I couldn’t stop staring. Good thing it was a salad and not a person, because that could have gotten awkward.
The salmon was cooked perfectly, and I should count myself lucky for being allowed a taste of that deliciously smokey, savory and sweet salmon. My word. My mom fell in love with it, and kept asking, “How did they make the salmon taste so good? How’d they do that?” It’s one of life’s great mysteries.
As for my sandwich, I couldn’t have been happier. The meat was delicious, the bread was delicious, and the horseradish sauce was just what the doctor ordered. The combination, while classic, was fresh and delicious.
I fell head over heals for their creamy Caesar dressing. It was super thick, deliciously briny, simply sweet, tangy, and downright perfect. Yes, Perfect.
Basically, we loved the place, and I owe a huge, giant “THANK YOU” to Janie G. for a great reccomendation.
