The Open Book
Coffee/Tea/Juice, Other
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American, Middle Eastern/Persian, Deli
"Coffee Gallery" espresso bar. Vegetarian/vegan friendly. Serves homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts.
Coffeehouse located inside the Open Book. Other businesses in the building include: The Loft; Art Galleries; Minnesota Center for Book Arts; and more.
Beverages: specialty coffee drinks; teas; bottled sodas; chai...
Food: homemade sandwiches and soups; salads; dessert bars (some vegan catered by French Meadow); cookies; scones; muffins...
Pleasant, relaxed and quiet environment. Good for small groups and wireless. Also good for book discussion groups.
Located on Washington between Sawatdee and Seven Corners. Near Hwy 35 and Washington. Across from the new Guthrie Theatre.
- (Mostly) Organic
- Brunch
- Kid-Friendly
- Large Group-Friendly
- Quiet
- Wireless (free)
Added by Kristine Trofka on Dec 8 04 (updated May 10)
Reviews
Both of their soup options are usually vegan. They also have a great hummus sandwich with sprouts and veggies that is vegan. And sometimes they will have a vegan penne pasta salad. Not a ton of vegan options, but the vegan stuff they have is yummy.
Maybe I've been missing something, but I haven't seen any vegan options ever at this place, besides tea and maybe a piece of fruit from a basket they sometimes have by the register.
I like the open atmosphere and layout of Open Book. This is a good place to get a cup of tea, read a book or consider making one of your own (in the book arts center a few feet away).
When I went they had one vegan soup (artichoke) and some vegan rice crispie bars from French Meadow, but no vegan sandwiches. Unfortunately, they only carry Oregon Chai, which is a serious negative point, in my opinion.
If they had some vegan cookies or cupcakes, along with a tofu or tempeh sandwich, this place would merit an extra star. As it stands, it's pretty decent.