Spring is a lovely time for diners. Bright seasonal ingredients start hitting kitchens, yet the weather remains cold enough you often yearn for hearty and comforting food. And what better cuisine highlights this dichotomy than Italian? Today we highlight four spots that made our 50 Best Restaurants list, including one that ranked No. 4 (Belotti) and another that's technically "Californian" (Camper) but has become well-known for its inventive fresh pastas.
Speciality’s Cafe & Bakery returned to Mountain View boasting a wide variety of sandwiches
A staple of workday lunches has returned to Mountain View, and even though employees of many companies continue to work from home, the steady stream of people picking up sandwiches among otherwise empty office parks indicates that local loyalty to Speciality’s Cafe & Bakery remains strong.
There’s outdoor seating, as well as free Wi-Fi at the 645 Ellis St. location if you’re waiting to pick up an order in your car. Pre-order through the website (specialtys.com), and on arrival you’ll find your bagged lunch waiting on a rack they’ve set up underneath a canopy outside the restaurant’s entrance.