V-105

I've come here several times when I was looking for a cafe to get some work done. Unlike many other venues on Valencia with wifi, V-105 is never crowded -- I'm usually the only one here with a laptop. Most people who come through the door get their meal to go, though there's usually a wave of people who meet for lunch. The menu consists of soups, salads and sandwiches, and there are always some delicious-looking pastries at the counter. I'm a vegetarian, and there are several options to choose from on the standard menu as well as a special sandwich of the day. I generally like the food, but I'm always leagues more excited by the description than the final result: the flavors are comforting rather than exciting, and the focaccia bread (typically a trump card for me) is thinner and drier than I like. While I don't love the food, I keep coming back with my laptop because of the decent coffee, quiet surroundings, and friendly staff. They're always having a good time and playing some nice tunes.

One of the few places offering coffee early in the morning. $2.5 for a large cup of black coffee. The exterior looks pretty inviting. The interior is warm and cute. A cosy cafe to grab a drink or breakfast. Only had a take away coffee so I can't comment about their food. Coffee wise, unfortunately, was a bad one. Was warm but tasted diluted. At least it wasn't pricey. Service was pleasant. Greeted with a big sweet smile which is lovely for a morning.

The folks at work ordered from here for my birthday lunch. The food was outstanding! I usually review based on service, and I can't speak to that this time around because I wasn't there. I had the pork belly sandwich and it was flavorful, great textures and delicious bread. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well.

Just to be clear this is a review based on one sandwich and one experience. The whole was not greater than the sum of its parts unfortunately because the parts were not that great. 3 things I didn't like 1. Sliced portobello mushrooms on a sandwich if the sandwich is a portobello mushroom sandwich 2. When the water is from some sort of self serving apparatus with lemons floating in it. 3. I feel bad saying this because someone probably spent a lot of time on their painting but it just kinda looked like mounds of ketchup and mustard and well you know.....I am just a guy trying to eat a sandwich that I am not sure about already.... 3 things I did like 1. Marble tables....those are getting pretty popular though, is marble the new reclaimed wood? 2. The lighting fixtures, they were modern? 3. The floor, I think it was black slate or something. I will probably go back, I live pretty close and well I will most likely just want to look at the things I liked, then order something to make it seem like I didn't just come in to look at their floor. It was only my first time --everyone deserves a second chance, right?