One of the finest cafes in the city is aptly named the City Cafe. A hot spot for Louisville lunchers for years it offers affordable and imaginative options. The atmosphere is very family-friendly and the dress code is equally as laidback, shorts and a T-shirt are fine. But at this locale, in the University of Louisville's Health Sciences Center, you'll most likely find doctors. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the portions of the sandwiches, soups and salads. And there's something for everyone, including vegans. Each location has its own daily specials in meat, vegetarian and soup. At this Preston location, for example the week of June 16, you could welcome the weekend with Friday's specials of the roasted tropical chicken or the bowtie pasta with tomato and spinach cream sauce or the cream of mushroom soup. Popular items include the smoked oven roasted turkey breast and the vegetarian club as well as the tuna and tarragon almond chicken salads.

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