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Jodie here.

It was sad saying goodbye to the iconic Mexican spot El Tango in Lakewood. But much like the never going to get here quickly approaching spring season, what comes along after a closing can sometimes surprise you.

This week, I stopped into Pastimes Cafe and made a bold proclamation on our Instagram story. It read: “I have officially decided that Pastimes Cafe has my favorite breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had in Lakewood — and it’s easily top 3 in Cleveland”

You could say it changed my life.

The staff? The sweetest, nicest people. Approachable. Helpful. They make their sausage in-house. (That’s a nice touch) Plus, they feature Goodkind Coffee and Cleveland Bagels.

The natural lighting creates a vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere. And most importantly — ample outlets! There's nothing worse than having to string your charger over a dude with a mustache just to get some juice.

Finally, their menu is vast, but not quite Cheesecake factory long. One thing on the menu we are definitely planning to try is the Golden Hour, which looks to be a breakfast sammy made with two Oat Pancakes, melted sharp cheddar, double bacon, and syrup.

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