Cafe Meridian

If having a lot of choices at lunchtime is something that overwhelms you, you may want to consider bringing a brown paper bag to Cafe Meridian. Deep breaths. You really can't make a bad decision. It'll be okay.

With a massive list of hot sandwiches, daily/rotating specials and more homemade sides than you will know that to do with, Cafe Meridian is certainly not lacking in menu variety.

BLT+ with Pesto Bowtie

If I'm feeling like a sandwich to tame my lunchtime appetite, one of the best I've had here is the BLT+. The + is none other than avocado, as the sandwich pairs creamy slices of that green goodness with plenty of crispy bacon strips and the classic lettuce, tomato, mayo combination the sandwich is known for. Many of the sandwiches can also be made half-sized, with the addition of a side or soup.

Specials Board

Of their daily specials (these stay the same each day, not to be confused with the rotating specials), the Spanakopita is a home-run. A traditional Greek spinach pie, its wrapped up in crisp flaky phyllo dough and stuffed with three different cheeses. Served with two sides of your choice.

Oh my Goodness, the sides. Strawberry salad with feta, pesto bowtie pasta and kale cranberry salad are just a few highlights of the many choices that greet you at the ordering counter.

Egg Salad on wheat
with Strawberry salad. And pickle.

AND I haven't even mentioned the rotating specials (including soup), that get tweeted out around mid morning before the lunchtime rush. With each new day, any number of culinary treats are possible: chicken pitas, blackened fish fillets, burritos or even pasta dishes.

I've been many times for a mid day break from the office, and can say I've never ordered anything I didn't enjoy.

So consult your taste buds, check twitter, and come in hungry. You won't leave that way.

Where: 2500 Meridian Pkwy #130, Durham, NC 27713
Hours: 10 AM - 2PM Monday - Friday
@cafemeridian55
http://www.cafemeridian.com/