Built into the Crate & Barrel right outside Tysons Corner mall, Cafe Deluxe has some original-sounding offerings but seems to excel at perfecting those often-abused "regular" foods. My mom and I were too late for what counts as a lunch yet too early for what seems to be a dinner, so we just had a huge snack light meal.
We got a tasty but surprisingly light spinach dip. The chips were great because they didn't break in the dip but still delicate when they reach your mouth.
We split a salad and a sandwich. The Cobb Salad was completely perfect with all the expected ingredients: Lettuce, tomatoes, crisp REAL bacon, grilled chicken breast, avocado slices, roquefort cheese, chives, and vinaigrette. The ingredients were well-chopped, as they should be in a Cobb. The only thing missing were hard-boiled eggs, but I didn't even notice till late in the meal because it was that good.
The sandwich was a ribeye cheddar melt, which lived up to its name when it melted in your mouth. (Too many lesser melts have dry bread, tough meat, and rubbery cheese.) It was awesome. The sandwich was generously stuffed without falling apart. Greens, tomatoes, and horseradish mayo were in there with the meat and the cheese. It came with a side of french fries and requisite ketchup.
The French vintage poster prints on the wall inspired us to get creme brulee for dessert. (Since everything was so heavy already. No vanilla bean specks but it was tasty and came topped with raspberries.
We got a tasty but surprisingly light spinach dip. The chips were great because they didn't break in the dip but still delicate when they reach your mouth.
We split a salad and a sandwich. The Cobb Salad was completely perfect with all the expected ingredients: Lettuce, tomatoes, crisp REAL bacon, grilled chicken breast, avocado slices, roquefort cheese, chives, and vinaigrette. The ingredients were well-chopped, as they should be in a Cobb. The only thing missing were hard-boiled eggs, but I didn't even notice till late in the meal because it was that good.
The sandwich was a ribeye cheddar melt, which lived up to its name when it melted in your mouth. (Too many lesser melts have dry bread, tough meat, and rubbery cheese.) It was awesome. The sandwich was generously stuffed without falling apart. Greens, tomatoes, and horseradish mayo were in there with the meat and the cheese. It came with a side of french fries and requisite ketchup.
The French vintage poster prints on the wall inspired us to get creme brulee for dessert. (Since everything was so heavy already. No vanilla bean specks but it was tasty and came topped with raspberries.
1800 International Drive
Tysons Corner, VA
703.761.0600
http://www.cafedeluxe.com
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