#3 of 48: Monte Cristo at Kiss Cafe

The Tour d'Sandwiches continues! Our third stop was at another unassuming cafe that we've passed a million times and never bothered to visit. The Kiss Cafe is a great little place along NW Market Street in Ballard. Among a sea of other eateries, it's easy to overlook, but definitely worth a stop.

After we placed our order, we were presented with a complimentary jar of pickles (normally $2). Tasty! Since we decided to split the Monte Cristo, we also ordered a cup of jambalaya that proved to be perfectly seasoned and delicious. When the sandwich arrived, we were happy with our decision to split it. The Monte Cristo is not only large, but is accompanied by a lovely seasonal fruit salad. I'm not just talking melons here, the fruit salad included plump blueberries and strawberries, as well.

The sandwich itself was oh-so-good. Falling somewhere between breakfast and dessert, the Kiss Cafe's Monte Cristo is buttery and sweet once dipped in a side of strawberry jam. Can't wait to try it again sometime! For a more elaborate description, read what Seattle Magazine had to say about it.