“We’re sandwiched – pardon the pun – between Bookhouse Brewing and KeyBank,” says co-owner Laura Ashton.
Ashton, who along with husband Matt owns Lekko Coffee, is partners in the venture with Rachael Champion, who along with husband Jared owns Iggy’s Bar in Lakewood.
“This is an idea that has been percolating for a couple of years,” says Ashton. “The four of us have always wanted to open a sandwich shop and we saw an opportunity to open next door to Bookhouse.”
Little Cloud will offer fresh-made salads, sandwiches, fries and sauces, including breakfast sandwiches all day. On offer will be salads such as a chopped, Caesar and the “big wedge.” Diners can add proteins such as chicken, bacon, steak and/or crispy chickpeas.
Breakfast sandwiches feature egg and cheese, skirt steak and egg, and a vegan egg patty topped with hash browns and greens. Again, diners can “plus it up” by adding various veggies, greens and proteins. In the lunch and dinner sammie category are creations like turkey and brie, Italian, cheesesteak, griddled pork roll with cheddar, and chickpea patty. Chef David “Skippy” Rutherford will also offer a handful of seasonal sandwiches and kid-friendly options.
Little Cloud will offer a special "girl dinner" that combines salad, fries, sauces and a dessert.
“Most sandwich shops are fairly masculine but Little Cloud will be more on the feminine side,” notes Ashton. “We're going to have great food that's familiar and comforting but doesn't weigh you down.”
The main differentiator between Little Cloud and its colleagues, says Ashton, will be the days and hours of service.
“There are a ton of great sandwiches in the neighborhood, but a lot of places aren't open every day and they're not open all day,” she says.
To start, Little Cloud will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. but the plan is to run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week.
The shop will be mostly carry-out, but there will be a few window seats inside and some sidewalk seating.
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