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• Happy Accident

Today we stumbled upon Pulp completely by accident. Looking for a spot to grab some late brunch, I noticed this place tucked into a little nook and snuck over to see what it was. Imagine my surprise to find an all-vegetarian cafe! The space itself is bright, warm and inviting. It's on the smaller side, with maybe eight or so tables; cozy, but not cramped at all. The menu offered a large selection of juices and smoothies, in addition to a modest selection of breakfast and lunch dishes. It wasn't just the ubiquitous hummus and veggie wrap, either. There was a tempeh burger with coconut "bacon", a lentil-based sloppy joe, sweet potato pancakes with sauteed apples... substantial, creative fare. Coffee came out first, and was excellent (they serve coffee from nearby Homestead Coffee Roasters). So far, so good! Food quickly followed. I had The BLA sandwich and a cup of the day's soup (Split Pea). The sandwich consisted of flaked coconut "bacon", shredded lettuce, ripe avocado, and thinly sliced tomato on lightly toasted millet & flax bread. It was a simple sandwich, without dressing or adornment of any kind. (I actually would have liked a schmear of mayo/Nayo or something, just to add a bit of moisture and extra flavor... but a dash of salt and a few shakes of Sriracha did the trick.) Served alongside the sandwich was a cold chopped kale salad; with bits of red onion and a tangy balsamic dressing, this simple salad was incredibly flavorful and really wowed me. The split pea soup was tasty - thick and hearty, with chunks of carrot and potato, and served piping hot. The boyfriend enjoyed the Tempeh Bacon Cheeseburger, which was also served with that lovely kale salad. The burger itself was a savory, thick-cut slab of tempeh whose interior was moist, almost juicy - a quality I've never really found in tempeh before! The burger was topped with more of those coconut "bacon" bits and a mound of meltingly soft caramelized onions. Shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and a schmear of chipotle laced, cashew-based cheeze finished it off. (That cheeze was some seriously tasty stuff.) We finished off the meal by sampling one of their house made (vegan) Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies. This tasty little gem was super moist and just sweet enough, with a hint of coconut flavor... yum! Pulp is serving fresh, wholesome, tasty food. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here, as well as our conversation with the proprietors. Looking forward to returning!