The Works is fantastic. I've been a weekly regular...

The Works is fantastic. I've been a weekly regular here for about 5 years. Their food is fresh and delicious and it's a terrific option for a quick and affordable lunch - soups, sandwiches, plated meals and a variety of drinks both hot and cold. I'm eating the Farmer's Veggie sandwich as I write this (my favorite). Their staff is a force to be reckoned with. They are diligent and determined and it's an impressive sight when you see 6-8 of them behind the counter working hard to prepare everyone's meals on a non-stop basis. Huge props to management for training and maintaining such an effective team!

Unfortunately, I have to dock one star for one simple reason: it's inconvenient to go in and order just a coffee, namely while it's busy. When it's not busy it's not an issue, but The Works is busy most of the time. Because all transactions are processed through one register you have two options: 1) wait in the (deservedly) long line which lengthens your visit ten-fold, or 2) awkwardly wedge your way into the front of the line (cutting off customers who are in line and ready to pay for their food). The layout of the cafe contributes to this but it's not very convenient for grabbing a quick cup of coffee.

Highly recommend for a quick lunch, less so if you want a coffee to go.