Sonnets (Second
Visit)
We rarely consider Sonnets when pondering vittles. I really can’t
say why. The few times we have gone have resulted in really tasty
sammitches. We decided to return for lunch and found the same. Our
server was very pleasant and certainly patient as we floundered our
way to bagel chips and hummus and two sandwiches. I once met a
friend for lunch during a weekday lunch hour and they were packed,
any other time it feels mostly like an LA coffeehouse with free wifi.
Two or three people with long-enduring hope and laptops attempting
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We had tried the bagel chips on our first official visit, this time
we added a little cup of their hummus, which was nice, light, a
little citrus. It even worked with the strange menagerie of
different bagels, garlic/blueberry/etc. It would be much better if
there was more balance between the number of chips and the volume of
the hummus, lots and lots of bagel chips. |
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We tried a couple of different sandwiches,
both of which were excellent. Again, this ain’t no five dollar foot
long, you’re looking at about $10 for a square or round sammitch.
But it’s also not a five dollar foot long. I will take a sub stuffed
with veggies, but there’s nothing about the national chains cold
cuts that would ever much appeal to me. They still serve Boar’s Head
at Sonnets a clear upgrade, evident in every bite. Steph had the
Italian with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, onion, tomato,
greens, and Italian dressing on ciabatta. I tried the Philly with
roast beef, provolone, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and bistro sauce
also on ciabatta. The bread was hot and had a crisp edge inside and
out. The meats on the Italian were griddled til crispy edges drove
the flavor oils into the roll. The roast beef was fall apart tender
and rich. The sauces and cheeses and veggies complimented the
proteins, there were truly two really nice sandwiches. Chips are
salty and addictive. The slaw was lightly dressed in an interesting
sweetish and sourish vinaigrette. Who's complaining? |
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We took a square of baklava and an “individual” cheesecake. The
baklava was above average with crispy nuttiness. The cheesecake, I
would pass on. Grainy. Not really sweet or savory. Double down on
the baklava.
Never been to Sonnets for the live music, or beer, or large
assortment of coffees. We might be missing out. |
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Change in Ranking | |||||
Original Score | Which Way? | New Score | Why For? | ||
B- | B+ | A Little Pricey But The Sandwiches Are Excellent Variations On Classics | |||
Sonnet’s has been just off the town square for just about as long as
I have lived in Wadsworth, I have never been inside. I have eaten in
the car in one of their parking spaces when the
Zydeco Bistro was in town but had
failed to venture inside. It’s about time. One of our new dining
companions joined us for lunch as we ducked the light rain and
stepped inside. Traditional hippy/skippy coffee house with a stage,
rows of roasted beans and some table and chairs, it feels a little
upscale but still homey enough for Wadsville. |
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Inside just one booth was occupied along with a table full of scooter enthusiasts. Again my lack of two wheeled transportation was poked as I would typically enjoy a goof at their expense but hey, they still ride. I need a bike. We sat and because we aren’t bright enough to ask our server finally came out to let us know ordering takes place at the counter. She was nice and they were slow so she allowed us to stay in our booth and took care of us throughout lunch. We tried the chili, the original, the white French wrap and the Reuben. First came baskets of chips and chips. Bagel chips are made in house and from all varieties of the round boiled breads. Not bad but outpaced by the other basket. The potato chips are the same generic but highly addictive brand served at Primo’s deli, insanely salty and crunchy. Lays may own the slogan but these things embody it.
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House Made Bagel Chips of Many Colors |
Pretty Good Chili |
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The White French Wrap |
Just as Blurry a Shot of the Interior |
The chili was surprisingly tasty. Thickly laden with meat and beans it still held a sharp tomatoey bite and spice profile that is uniquely chili. The sandwiches are superior to most including the Whole Day Café right up the street, lucky for them they serve crepes. Sonnet’s uses Boar’s Head cold cuts. There is a reason that stuff costs what it does, it’s just better, more flavorful, worth the expense in most cases. The original comes with ham or turkey or ham and turkey which is the option I chose. Included in the pretzel bun was cheddar, bacon, greens and honey mustard. Actually, really nice. The Reuben was much better than the place up the street, better rye, corned beef and a nice balance all the way around. The wrap was also successful with chicken, ham, bacon, egg, cashews, cheddar, greens and white French dressing. All three well done versions.
We looked at the cookie/muffin/dessert counter and there wasn’t much
to get excited about. The sandwiches are enough to recommend a
return trip, there are quite a few on the menu. Another little gem
found right under our noses. Not perfect but another reason I am
glad we are participating in this little experiment. |
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The Original, Pretty Darn Tasty |
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B- | C | B- | B | N/A | B- | ||
No Stand Out |