Palate Cafe is an office-hours-only operation mostly geared towards those who work in the area on Merton Street. This small cafe tucked away on the ground floor of an unattractive mid-rise can be hard to spot if you're not looking for it. Ben, the owner, has been running the place for the past five years and it's easy to see how people become regulars here--he's friendly and personable in a low-key, likeable way. The Segafredo Zanetti espresso served gets the job done and lunch fare ranges from hot daily specials like curried or jerk chicken to sandwiches and salads, which usually sell out if you get there too late.