Sonnets  (Second Visit)
Wadsworth, Ohio    Date of Visit:  07/02/16      http://www.sonnetscoffee.com
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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 to cobble together enough nonsense to get a movie started.
 

The Hummus Is Nice

But Insufficient For Veritable Load Of Bagel Chips

The Sammitches Are Well Constructed From Superior Ingredients...
 

..From Crisped Italian Deli With A Bit Of Chew...
 

...To...
 

Sumptuous Beef With Almost No Chew At All

Interesting Slaw
 

The Case Beckoned Us To Return
 

Never been to Sonnets for the live music, or beer, or large assortment of coffees. We might be missing out.
 

The Baklava Was Really Nice
 

But I would Skip The Cheesecake
 

Sonnets
 Wadsworth, Ohio        Date of Visit: 04/14/12        http://sonnetscoffee.com/

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.
 

Same "Crack-like" Chips as Primos
 

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.

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.
 

Wins the Downtown Wadsworth Rueben Championship