Grandma’s Kitchen
Comfort food the way grandma makes it. This restaurant serves up hearty sandwiches that are heavy on flavor. If you still have room for dessert, try their pies or the thickest milkshake in town, in incredible flavors like banana, chocolate and peanut butter. The homey feel of this place will make you want to kick back and enjoy a good old-fashioned family meal.
O’Brien’s
This sandwich place is fast and fresh. Orders are made right in front of you but with more attention to detail than other fast food joints. Thick toasted bread with classic fillings, like salami and cheese or the BLT, are sure to impress. The menu also has wraps, salads, soups, breakfast options, smoothies and milkshakes – so everyone will find something they like.
Element Fresh
This popular addition to the healthy restaurant scene is great for families. The menu features an extensive list of imaginative sandwiches, with such creations as New Orleans Black Tilapia. For the picky kid, there are classics like tuna fish and chicken salad. The casual-chic ambiance makes this the perfect trendy restaurant to go with kids.
Mrs Shanen’s Bagels
One of Shunyi’s beloved gems. This is the place to satisfy your bagel craving. There are classics, like plain or blueberry, as well as innovative flavors – be adventurous and try their jalapeno cheddar. Check their daily selections for sandwich options such as smoked salmon or egg salad, available on your bagel of choice.
Panino Teca
If you crave the goodness of homemade bread, then try out Panino Teca, voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in theBeijinger’s 2009 Restaurant Awards. Panini and bruschetta are the popular items in this Italian sandwich café, but salads and cakes don’t fall far behind. The setting is airy and sunlit – a pleasant place to bring the kids. Dawn Lo
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