Malachi's

Mango strawberry Smoothie was good. Also got the waffle banana sandwich which was good. In general the food was good and I would come back without ordering food in person. We ordered food to go and had to wait 25 minutes. When I arrived there was a long line. When I told them I had a pick up I was told to wait in the back of the line. It turned out that the order had been sitting there. Understandibly there was stress due to the long lines and limited staff but - 1 star for lack of professionalism.

My goodness they truly make the world’s best lentil soup! The manager I think who took my order at register was very very nice and accommodating to my order. Everything was fresh and hot! You can suitably taste the authentic bananas and strawberries in my smoothie and the coconut is just deliciously flavorful. I will definitely be back.

It must have been a bad day as most reviews rave about Malachi's. There wasn't a greeting when we arrived, no music or ambiance, we awkwardly looked over the menu. Several items are crossed off. While waiting politely to be invited to order, we just stepped up and did so. Ordered a tea and asked for non-dairy. I was offered Soy and said yes. Later had seen a sign that they have Oat (my favorite) and having been offered options would have made my experience better. My drink tasted like sweet soy. Not tea. When my drink was finished they set it out of reach and didn't offer it to me, so I waited more. Partner ordered from the menu, and the front person called out back to ask if they had that. They didn't. It was a menu item, but no biggie. Partner orders a grilled cheese. I ordered a bagel with Lox. Front person had to call out back as to whether they had Lox that day. This made me uneasy as its seafood, but it happened to be delicious and totally fine. Partner and I waited on the food. Lox, bagel, Tomato cream cheese. Super basic, was fine. Bagel toasted and yummy. Tomatoes were just not quality. They were watery, you know the kind. I ended picking some out as they were so bleh they were white and mealy. I paid too much for a mealy, anemic tomatoe to ruin the Lox and tasty bagel. Maybe do Onion, or capers instead if your tomatoes aren't good right then. Now this is the cardinal sin I just couldn't get over. The food is prepared in front of you. The kitchen is open. Im no Gordon Ramsey. I'm FINE with a microwave in a restaurant kitchen. It has a useful and efficient function. But you don't microwave a ball of cheese to put in a sandwich. That was horrifying to watch, and we both had an instinct to run. The ball of now milk solids and separated fat would be removed, mixed by hand, and zapped some more. It was molded like clay on to a toasted bagel and served as a grilled cheese. Please don't name something a grilled cheese if you aren't going to grill the cheese. What the... it looked awful. Partner's pina colada smoothie was good.

Closed. :( Nano-roastery and inventive coffee bar with yummy snacks and lunch/brunch items, many made in house. Bags of the daily beans to buy for home. Mellow and fun vibe. The owner and his daughter deliver some of the warmest, most welcoming customer service! Indoor and a little outdoor seating. Main cafe is not wheelchair accessible as far as I know (have to step up) but I am sure one needing accommodation could easily get served in the outdoor area. Little tiny bathroom back by the kitchen. Lots of street parking. A true neighborhood treasure.