Dining with the dogs again… Axis Cafe
We’d been to Axis cafe once or twice before. They’ve got a great patio in back of the restaurant. Weekday service has been order at the counter and wait for service. We drove by with the dogs and noticed they had 2 tables out front. I also remembered reading the patio was dog friendly (even tho you walk through the restaurant).
and.. it is! We arrived 11 or so on a Sunday. I walked in the to host stand and responded to the “how many” question with “2, but we also have 2 dogs”. “Not a problem” she said with a smile. I beckoned to the outside crew and in we went. Through the restaurant! to the wonderful back patio complete with wind protecting walls.
We were presented with a menu with a great mix of breakfast and lunch type items. On this visit I had the oatmeal and he had the bison burger. In the past I’ve tried the soup (great!) and have repeatedly had the tuna/avocado salad. Mmm. still one of my favorite salads.
the oatmeal was a generous portion (half for tomorrow!) of slow cooked oats with currants and pecans and topped with fresh strawberries. A cinnamon stick was buried in for flavor. This was really hearty and tasty.
the bison burger is served on a flavorful rosemary bun with avocado, roasted peppers and garlic aioli. It’s served with a side salad.
The dogs chilled out in the patio completely oblivious to the other dogs chilling out.
I really love the atmosphere here, and the food is quite solid and reasonably priced. Plenty of great options on the menu and really look forward to returning.
Overall thumbs: Up. While the charm in this place really is the patio, the inside is pleasant.
Tastiness rating: High. Their food is good. Not swoon-worthy, but good.
Service rating: Good. We had a dog water bowl with us that they offered to fill as they sat us. Our server was friendly and efficient and our water glasses were refilled regularly.
Another winner.
