Best Cafés in Washington Park

This was our 2nd visit to Landwer in 3 days. After the first dining experience we decided to go back for Father's Day. It did not disappoint! The Mideastern Israeli menu is varied enough so that it's difficult to choose. Our first time there, I had the schnitzel challah sandwich: crispy fried chicken breast with fried eggplant, matbucha, tahini & pickles on challah bread. Served with a side of torshi pickles & crushed potatoes which were delicious. My husband chose the Shakshuka Carne: short ribs, beans, kalamata olives, avocado sesame, cilantro & poached eggs on spiced tomato pepper stew with chopped salad, tahini & challah. It was so good that he ordered it again for Father's Day. This time I had the salmon salad: seared salmon, soft boiled egg, avocado, broccolini, artichoke, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber & lettuce with honey lemon dressing. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the greens were fresh and crisp. I substituted an oil and vinegar dressing for their honey lemon dressing. The service was excellent and the waitstaff was attentive. The new decor in what was once a Mexican restaurant was very comfortable and upscale. Definitely will add this to my "go-to" list.

Everything was special!!! Love how they take care of every single details. Very nice experience.

Overall great spot for casual bite to eat. Bathrooms were dirty. Food was good, service was exceptional and friendly.

Beautifully decorated, great patio, food is delicious and fantastic service!!! Perfect brunch spot with the girls!!!

Tea service was wonderful. Our server/barista, Kevin, was so knowledgeable about the teas and the treats. He walked us through the tea menu and was able to give us more accurate descriptions of both the teas offered and the bites offered for accompaniment. The tea was lovely. We took advantage of it's bottomless option and our group ended up having 3 pots each. The food was exquisite. The sandwiches were so light, it was like eating air. The sweets were delectable, but not over powering. My only comment is the blueberry macarons had a lot of dye in them to make them such a robust blue that it dyed our tongues blue. Not an issue for us, but if you were planning on an outing after tea, it may be off putting. The location is tucked into a corner of the main lobby, so there is quite a bit of ambient noise. There were guests constantly walking by our table to exit the building to the terrace and the restrooms. They do have more private corners, but those don't have tables set up, so it may be more difficult for service. All in all it was a fantastic afternoon. I can't give enough credit to Kevin, he truly was a delight. Over all a wonderful experience.