Café Lulu

Description:

• Smack-dab in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Café Lulu aims for a hip, bohemian vibe. Ostensibly a coffee bar, the cafe also makes a good choice for casual dining; you can watch the street action from a sidewalk table or repair to the stylishly dark interior. The food is health conscious, largely prepared with organic ingredients. Soups, salads, cheese melts, and veggie lasagna are on the list; breads come from Bread & Cie. uptown. Try one of the inventive coffee drinks, like cafe Bohème (mocha with almond syrup) or cafe L'amour (iced latte with a hazelnut tinge). Beer and wine are also served.

• © Frommer's 2012