There’s a common misconception that the world runs on technology. Not true. The world, in fact, runs on the light but tasty fare sold in places like Progressive Plaza’s Cafe Dolce on Barbican Road.
Busy professionals the world over will tell you that it’s not possible to get through the day if one can’t fuel up on the quick-but-filling food available at a Pret a Manger in London, Panera Bread in Los Angeles, or, here in Kingston, at our very own Cafe Dolce. It was a search for just this kind of sustenance that led us to Cafe Dolce on a recent Saturday morning. As we strolled through the doors we were greeted by the eatery’s minimalist design and bold, inviting colours.
The large menu board behind the counter listed a wide variety of tasty treats. After a quick group consultation, we opted for buttermilk pancakes with a side of ham, a spinach omlette, smoked marlin bagel with cream cheese and cheese sandwiches for the toddlers in our crew. The food arrived promptly and was piping-hot.
We were pleased to find that the pancakes were a fluffy, golden brown and covered in a light coating of powdered sugar while the omlette fairly burst with cheese, spinach and ham. The cheese sandwiches were dripping with gooey melted cheese, but the toddlers took one look at the pancakes and promptly requested (read: insisted) that the owner thereof swap them for the sandwiches. Luckily, the pancake owner didn’t mind, and we proceeded to tuck in with gusto.
The two orders of mint tea .