Drop in to meet Frank and the Clarke crew. Have a coffee. Buy a sandwich. Walk out with the quiet confidence of knowing that personal service and family-run businesses are alive and well. And here to feed you.
Clarke Café is described as a solid go-to for hearty sandwiches, with generous fillings and well balanced flavors, and a strong emphasis on quality bread, especially for chicken cutlet and porchetta options, plus tasty pastries and reliable coffee. Reviewers value the variety and customizable ingredients, noting large portions and good value, with the sandwiches commonly cited as the main draw. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, with a simple stylish interior that can get busy in the mornings and on weekends. While the overall impression is positive, several accounts point to inconsistency in recent visits, including missing fillings, slow or distracted service, and occasional order errors. Some mentions of language or customer service frictions exist, but many encounters are described as friendly and efficient when things run smoothly. Taken together, Clarke Café appears to be a dependable spot for a substantial lunch or coffee break with strong sandwiches and desserts, alongside a comforting vibe that encourages repeat visits despite occasional hiccups.
Dec 2025 update:
Coffee is here is trash & I waited 15 min for a breakfast sandwich (human error by dude in the kitchen)
I won't be going back.
Also, BOSSA sandwiches are superior IMO
The bread used for the panini is particularly good. The porchetta & chicken cutlet are my favorites. Price for portion is solid & the toppings are quality. Good service & nice interior. Love stopping here omw home before getting in the metro to bring home a panino for dinner.
Clarke Café at PSC keeps things simple & gets them right. The sandwiches are the draw, packed, well seasoned, & made with ingredients that taste cared for. Bread has the right bite, fillings stay balanced, nothing soggy or overdone.
Service moves quickly even when it gets busy, & the vibe stays relaxed. Good spot for a solid lunch without any hassle, consistently reliable & worth the stop.
Dec 11, 2025
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First time customer & my husband & I really enjoyed ourselves. I had the salami Genoa & he had the chicken cutlet sandwich. Both were delicious. The bread was fantastic, did not get soggy but also not too hard to eat. The coffee is really good as well. Special shout out to the staff who were very nice as well. We will definitely be back.
My favorite turkey sandwich!!! My go to lunch. Turkey all dressed with marinated peppers, eggplant & bomba. Fresh bread. Huge too. I always eat half & save the rest! Delicious every time!!!
Been a while & finally came out to the new location to have my « sangwhich » fix. The space is bright, lively & inviting. Porchetta sandwich today & it was delicious! Bread was fresh, little crunch when taking a bite & soft through. Good blend of ingredients for a flavourful experience. A cannoli at the end hit spot & was set to head out & brave the cold! Will be back.
First time going & amazing. Food was excellent & bread was WOW!! Service though Did not appreciate the cashier CHEWING her gum loudly. Only thing she didn't do was blow bubbles!!! DO NOT CHEW GUM IN THE FIOD INDUSTRY it does not bode well!!
Oct 29, 2024
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My boyfriend & I ordered two sandwiches from here for the first time- both were huge, the bread was fresh & perfectly crunchy, & were packed with fresh ingredients. The Calabrese was my favourite so far- but I'm going to be ordering from here again 100%!
I ordered the porcetta sandwich based on the recommendation of another reviewer & Oh Myyyyy, one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. You get two add ons for toppings for your sandwich (nice touch to layer flavors) & I added olives (thought they'd be green but they were black (still good!) & the pickled eggplant (cuts richness & adds acidity-also a childhood flavor courtesy of my Sicilian great grandma). Chewy but tender bread, lots of succulent meat, toppings & condiments rounded out the flavors. YUM. & a good sized sandwich, so good value for money. Oat milk latte nice & smooth so no sugar needed. Going back for the cannoli & another latte after I read my book for a bit!
We had the Porchetta sandwich, the Arancini, the soup of the day(lentilles & épinard) & the pizza. The bread of the sandwich is fresh & the winning piece that got me hooked. The arancini was my favourite thing of all - crispy on the outside & savoury/moist in the inside.
Clarke Cafe makes the best sandwich in town period. Their bread is absolutely delicious & they always have welcoming staff. I'm a regular & I was never disappointed.
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Portions & taste use to be amazing! Then they switched locations... now the portion sizes are muchhhhhhh smaller & when I brought it up the the employees I got a pretty rude answer back basically saying they're all the same & portions have always been the same. I had been buying from them for a year at least & never seen that employee before. I then asked the manager to make sure I get a generous amount in my sandwich like the old days & she said yes no problem. So I go again last week, didn't complaint about the portion or anything. Just let them do their thing... I got a chicken & a miserable half piece. Put together they did not even come close to filling the sand which there was about 2 " of just bread on either end... def not going back again. & if you do decide to go just tell them not to rip you off. Prices go up, portions go down...scam
