Coffee Mill 99 Yorkville Ave ( in the courtyard)
This is an authentic European café and coffee house. When it first opened over 30 years ago it was such a hot spot. There were lineups to get a table for a cup of coffee, Hungarian goulash or European pastries. The outdoor courtyard between Yorkville and Cumberland had the first heat lamps and well into the cool weather crowds would gather. The famous fountain with the sculptures was the meeting place in town. The outdoor courtyard is a great luncheon spot because you are away from the traffic and the noise.
The original owner is a few years older now but I still marvel at her beauty. She is always impeccably dressed and wanders around inspecting everything. It is still a popular lunch spot and very active as a café.
There is a wide variety of coffees and teas. Wines and beer are also available.
The Smoked Salmon appetizer is served with onions, capers and pumpernickel bread.($6.75) A Cabbage Roll appetizer is $8.25. Larger dinner portions are available. I usually opt for one of the many Salads. Grilled Chicken offers sliced white meat with citrus fruit and pineapple.($10.25)The Coffee Mill Salad is prepared with egg salad, cream cheese, sliced ham and cheese.($10.25) Salade Nicoise has often been my favored choice.($10.50)
Two of us enjoyed the Tuna Sandwiches. The filling is spread generously on the open faced rye bread. The carrot and dill pickle added to the presentation and the taste.
Continental Entrees give the place an old world European flavor. They have been serving these dishes for many years.
Quiche Lorraine or Spinach Quiche is served with a salad.($9.25) Chicken Crepes are a house specialty. They a re filled with diced chicken and veggies.($10.50)
Weiner or Chicken Schnitzel comes with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.($12.95) Hungarian Goulash is the signature dish. They claim on the menu that it is a meal in itself.($6.50)
The pastries are always fresh and tasty.
It’s a little like going back in time because the servers and the place itself have been around for a long time. I find it refreshing and soothing to return to The Coffee Mill.
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