Continental Café & Bakery

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!!

Community Newspaper Group Readers' Choice Awards 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007!:

2007 REGIONAL GOLD AWARD for Best Coffee Shop in Acton and 13 surrounding towns!

Chelmsford, Westford, Littleton, Carlisle, Harvard, Boxborough, Concord, Lincoln, Acton, Bolton, Stow, Maynard

2005 Regional Gold Award for Best Coffee Shop in the following 12 towns:

Chelmsford, Westford, Littleton, Carlisle, Harvard, Boxborough, Concord, Lincoln, Acton, Bolton, Stow, Maynard

2006 Regional Silver Award - Best Coffee Shop in the following towns:

Chelmsford, Westford, Littleton, Carlisle, Harvard, Boxborough, Concord, Lincoln, Acton, Bolton, Stow, Maynard

2004 Regional Silver Award - Best Coffee Shop

2004 #1 Choice for Best Bakery in Acton

2004 #1 Choice for Best Coffee Shop in Acton

2004 Honorable Mention - Best Caterer in Acton

5A Spruce Street,West Acton Center, Acton, Massachusetts 01720

DIRECTIONS

Tel: 978.263.CAFÉ (978.263.2233) Fax: 978.263.4944

HOURS: Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun CLOSED

E-mail: sue@continentalcafe.net

Use the contact links on this page, or give us a call,to request our catering menu.

Welcome to Continental Café & Bakery Online!

Then scroll down for info about Events and Art at the Café, and our Menus.

Café General Info

Conveniently located at 5A Spruce Street (off Route 111) in West Acton Center, Continental Café's goal is to meet the needs of our customers by providing fresh, delicious food and drinks in a friendly, relaxed environment. We specialize in serving freshly roasted gourmet coffees, and are proud to announce that we are now using coffee that is Triple Certified at Origin (Organic, Shade Grown, Fair Trade) for all our coffees, including our espresso blend. We train our staff extensively to provide the area's best cappuccinos, lattes and espressos. Chai drinks, soy milks and specialty cold drinks, such as smoothies and blended coffee drinks, are also available. Our commitment to wholesome, environmentally sound products also applies to our milk: we use hormone-free milk in all our drinks, and the dairy we use gives 10% of its profits back to the environment.

Continental Café offers a wide array of tempting, freshly-baked goods which are made from premium ingredients in our on-site bakery. Muffins, croissants, bagels, quiche, cheesecake, pies, rugelach, cookies, and scones are just some of the freshly baked goods we have every day. Need a whole quiche, a cake for a special occasions or large quantities of smaller items? Stop by or call and place an order, we'll have it boxed and ready for pickup at your specified time. 48-hour notice requested for bakery orders, but we will try to accommodate last minute requests.

The café has long been known for its delicious wraps and sandwiches; people love our platters! We use only the freshest and finest ingredients in our sandwiches: Boar's Head deli meats, cheeses and condiments; vine-ripened tomatoes; crispy romaine lettuce; freshly baked baquettes and gourmet wraps. We offer several vegetarian options, including a choice of four vegetarian cheeses: american, swiss, provolone & pepper jack! Call us to order your sandwiches in advance and they will be ready for you when you arrive. Click here or scroll down to see our Sandwich/Wrap menu.

Events at the Café

CONTINUING OUR POPULAR OPEN MIKE NIGHTS

Hosted by "Two for the Show" Jake Kensinger and Ellen Schmidt

First, Second, and Fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6:30-9:30 PM

Please bring $5 for admission so our fine artists can get paid, they deserve it!

Featured artists go on at 8:00 PM.

We will be offering light evening meals and, of course, decadent desserts, so save your appetite!

Sign up by email: eschmidt01742@yahoo.com or phone 978-369-8090 (you may leave a message) OR arrive by 6:15 for lottery.

Featured Artists: UPDATED 8/31/2007

September 4 : John MacLean and Rick Drost (Ellis Ralph)

September 11 : BNAN BENEFIT NIGHT - featuring Jake Kensinger (Abbey and Jacklyn Perreault)

September 25 : Craig Sonnenfeld and Daniel Gonzalez (Bill Kehoe)

October 2: Mary Pratt and Terence Hegarty (Deborah Goss)

October 9: Michele Boule and Walnut (Izzy Doveburd)

October 23: Ben Blum and Mike Delaney (The Rafters)

November 13: Paul Beck and George Deliyiannis

November 27: Skip Jackson and Nate Smith

December 4: The Pavao Family

December 11: Phil and Trisha Knudsen

January 8: Ian Barwick and Jon Waterman

January 29: Bill Kehoe and TBA

February 5: Mark Hastings and George Deliyiannis

February 12: Ellen chmidt and Friends

February 26: EChris Gerstner and Gayle Picard

March 4: Fran Lamalva and TBA

Thank you for supporting your local live music scene!

Scroll down for Art events ...

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Art at the Café

We support local artists at the Continental Café. The art on the walls is for sale and is supplied by talented local artists. The art is shown for a month and then a new artist takes over the café for a whole new look. The art is changed on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month, and that night, from 6:30-8:30, we host a reception to welcome the new artist. The reception is free and open to the public. See article in The Beacon about our recent "Gourmet Art" show of the talented Junior & Senior Portfolio class from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.

Now Showing:

CANVAS GALLERY of West Acton, run by Suzanne Schultz, is now scheduling the art rotation for Continental Cafe. More info soon!

Recent Show: Chris Flisher - Mandalas. For more info, check out Chris's website: www.chrisflisher.com Mandala tiles, t-shirts, and more still available at the cafe.

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Menus:

Breakfast

Breakfast Sandwiches
on your choice of a bagel or english muffin (on croissant + .75)
Egg and Cheese 3.25
Egg and Cheese + ham, bacon or sausage 3.99

Bagel .75
toasted, with cream cheese, fruit preserves, peanut butter, or butter + 1.50

Toasted English Muffin .75
with cream cheese, fruit preserves, peanut butter, or butter + .25

Croissant 1.85
with fruit preserves + .25

Fruit Salad 3.85
made fresh every day!

Yogurt Parfait 3.85
berry blend, swirled vanilla and strawberry yogurt, and granola

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Lunch

Sandwiches and Wraps 6.25
Made to order from premium ingredients. See menu. Served with potato chips.

Salads
Garden Salad Lunch-size 5.75 / Side 2.95
lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, roasted red peppers, olives, shredded carrots, choice of dressing (add deli meat, chicken, cheese, tuna or egg salad +1.00)

Caesar Salad 5.75
romaine lettuce, crispy croutons, shredded parmesan and creamy caesar
dressing (add chicken +1.50)

BLT 4.25
bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a toasted english muffin or bagel.
On croissant + .75

Bagel Sandwich 4.25
bagel with your choice of: hummus or cream cheese with any combination of lettuce, tomato, onions, roasted red peppers, tabouleh

Soup (Seasonal) 1.95/2.25/2.95 Chowders and Chilies 2.45/2.75/3.45
Selection varies daily. Served with side of Oyster Crackers. New England Clam Chowder every Friday!

Quiche 3.25/slice, 17.95/whole
Made fresh on-site by our quiche maestro: Joe (Mojo) Ivins, with the help of Abbe's flaky, double-baked pie shells! Order one for your next brunch or an easy dinner! 48-hour notice requested for whole quiche orders.

Our Current selection:

Southwestern Style: Ham, Red & Yellow Bell Pepper, Sautéed Jalapeno Peppers, and Creamy Jalapeno-Jack Cheese (Medium Spicy)

Classic Quiche Lorraine: Bacon, Onion and Swiss

Our Signature Quiche: Sauteed Asparagus, Ham, Cheddar and Boursin

Vegetarian Quiche:

Classic Vegetarian: Portobella Mushroom, Baby Spinach, Sweet Onion & Swiss

Broccoli and Cheddar: Broccoli florets and aged Cheddar.

Our own Homemade Potato Salad - seasonal

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For the Kids

Snack Plate 4.75
kid-size portion of turkey, ham, or houmos, cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, baby carrots, lettuce, ranch dressing for dipping, and sliced rounds of French bread

Pinwheel Plate 4.75
kid-size portion of turkey or ham with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and
mayo and/or honey mustard rolled in a white wrap and sliced into 1" pinwheels, with potato chips.

PB&J 3.75
the classic: peanut butter and grape jam or strawberry preserves on a toasted english muffin or bagel

8 oz Drinks
hot or cold milk 1.00 w/flavored syrup (strawberry, raspberry, etc) +.35
hot or cold milk w/sauce (chocolate, caramel or white chocolate) +.50
kiddie smoothie 1.75

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Ice Cream

We are proud to serve Gifford's Award-Winning Premium Ice Cream.
All natural flavors, hormone-free milk. Smooth & Creamy!

Cone or Cup
1 scoop - 1.50 / 2 scoops - 2.50 / 3 scoops - 3.50
rainbow or chocolate sprinkles - no extra charge
whipped cream + .25

Milk Shakes
milk + your choice of ice cream flavor
2.75/3.50/4.25
add a shot of flavored syrup for extra flavor +.35

Classic Ice Cream Soda
vanilla ice cream and seltzer - one 16 oz size
2.75
add a shot of flavored syrup for extra flavor +.35

Ice Cream Deluxe
ice cream in a cup with whipped cream, chocolate or caramel sauce, sprinkles
2.25/3.00/3.75

try it with our homemade brownie crumbles +.50

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From the Bakery

Our baked goods are prepared on-site from premium ingredients.

Buying for a crowd? For large orders and for whole pies/cakes 48 hours notice is requested
but we will always do our best to accommodate last-minute orders.

- Custom Cakes for Any Occasion -

Rugelach

Croissants

Royal Schulstad Authentic Danish Pastries

Classic Currant Scones, Australian Amber Ginger Scones

Muffins

Cookies

Brownies

Seasonal Pies

and More!

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Wraps and Sandwiches:

We make our own tuna salad, egg salad, tabouleh, hummus, and olive spread.

Summer specials: potato salad, cole slaw, chilled Gazpacho soup. Fall and Winter: Chili and corn bread.

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Vegetarian:

The Ultimate Veggie: 7-grain wrap filled with fresh tabouleh, artichoke hearts, romaine lettuce, boursin cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, pickles, roasted red peppers, and provolone cheese (veggie cheese available + .25).

Bella Milano: fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh clipped basil leaves, romaine lettuce, kalamata olive spread, with a splash of Balsamic vinaigrette on French baquette.

South of the Border: guacamole, Jalapeno Jack cheese (veggie cheese available + .25), tomatoes, romaine lettuce, red peppers, fresh cilantro leaves, and onions in a chili wrap. Add hot crushed pepper for extra heat!

Mediterranean Magic: hummus, tabouleh, kalamata olive spread, cucumber, roasted red peppers, onions, romaine lettuce in a whole wheat wrap.

Turkey:

The New Yorker: turkey, deli mustard, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and provolone on French bread.

Holy Guacamole: turkey, guacamole, roasted red peppers, lettuce and Muenster cheese on a chili wrap.

Quirky Turkey: turkey, boursin cheese, honey mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, and swiss cheese on a 7-grain baquette.

Ham:

The All American: honey ham, mayo, honey mustard, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles on a white wrap.

The West Acton Wrap: ham, crushed hot pepper spread, honey mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Jalapeno-jack cheese on a 7-grain wrap.

Sweet Ham Alabama: ham, boursin cheese, vidalia onion relish, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and provolone on a white wrap.

Roast Beef:

Muenster Moo: roast beef, boursin cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, muenster cheese on French bread - our most popular sandwich!

Tango in Paris: roast beef, horseradish spread, mayo, romaine, roasted red peppers, vidalia onion relish, and Jalapeno-jack cheese on French bread.

Roast Beef Deluxe: roast beef, deli mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and provolone on French bread.

Chicken:

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap: roasted chicken breast, romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, creamy caesar dressing and croutons in a white wrap.

Chicken Fiesta: roasted chicken breast, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, roasted red peppers, onions and fresh cilantro leaves on a black bean wrap. Add hot crushed pepper for extra heat!

Delhi Delight: roasted chicken breast, with curry yoghurt sauce, mango chutney, cucumber, fresh cilantro leaves, onions, romaine lettuce and tomatoes on a curry wrap.

Other:

Tuna Schooner: tuna, vidalia onion relish, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, sprouts, and swiss cheese on French Bread.

The Continental Egg Salad: egg salad, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes on 7-grain baquette.

Or make up your own!

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