Zuppa Cafe

Last week my boss and I were in downtown Edmonton for lunch. She is big into the organic lifestyle and being "green." It's really starting rub off on me as well. The point is she informed me we were going to a place called Zuppa for lunch. I had never heard of it, but I could only assume good things when we pulled up and there was a line to the door. We waited in the line, which was moving quickly, and she explained to me how each day Zuppa has a special soup, sandwich and pasta of the day. She filled me in on her favorites and all the different combinations.
Overwhelmed with all the choices, I couldn't help but notice the modest staff working quickly and with such a pleasant demeanor, while they had a line out the door. My boss informed me the cook does everything himself, and uses nearly all fresh, organic, fare-trade products. Not bad.
I opted for the half order of chicken caesar salad, which by the way could have passed for a full order any day. It was delicious, freshly grilled chicken, fresh salad, fresh caesar vinaigrette. Basically it was the freshest, most filling, guilt-free salad I've ever had. Not to mention the worldly/eclectic music, the up-beat friendly atmosphere and the huge variety of people who were dining there.

If you are ever in the downtown area, I strongly recommend you check it out.

Zuppa
9843 - 110 Street
Edmonton, AB

They even have breakfast! But get there early, they have a full house at lunch hour and finding a seat might be difficult.