Café Melissa

 

   Every Sunday my mom and I go out to get brunch! Trying to branch away from the typical Ihop and Perkins we decided to try something new and check out the new restaurant Café Melissa in Avon lake right off of walker. It was a very cute cafe and certainly could be something that would attract people to the deserted tops parking lot.

   The service was extremely friendly! The interior was decorated with light colors and felt very homey! It definitely felt like a brunch kind of café as you can see in the picture. I ordered French toast with a side of bacon. A creative twist to the breakfast was instead of hash browns like the usual breakfast would come with, my meal came with cooked potatoes with a sauce on it! It was very good my entire meal was thoroughly pleasing. I've only been for brunch but they do also serve lunch dinner and have a variety of pastries to choose from. I've only heard positive things about the food. Café Melissa only uses the freshest ingredients they can find, and local, seasonal, and organic ingredients if at all possible.
  
   The restaurant is owned by Matt Ullom, owner of the award winning Sweet Melissa in Rocky River. Both of his restaurants are named after his wife Melissa. They met while working in the same deli which they eventually turned into Sweet Melissa. The whole background of the uprising of his restaurants really makes you feel like he cares about this restaurant. Definitely check it out, the food is great!
-Meredith Klopp