Sapphire’s Cafe & Catering

What a find in Denton. I was antiquing and smelled something delish. I stopped by and had the tomato basil soup, half egg sandwich, and a salad. I was pleasantly delighted and can not wait to come back. Service was great. The lemon tea was wonderful.

The chef duo who operate Sapphire’s Café and Catering in the Lewisville Antique Mall have spread their wings to Denton’s Antique Experience. Their menu is the same between the two restaurants, which was a solid decision, because the menu is superb… a selection of lovely sandwiches, including delicious-​sounding burgers, as well as some creative, yet approachable salads.
I have now become a firm addict of their signature burger, oozing with bleu cheese hidden in the center of the patty, and I have now OFFICIALLY decided that it is my favorite burger on the planet. That’s saying something… and it has taken me a full year to become certain of that decision. I am a burger connoisseur. But with the combo of thick-​cut crispy bacon, the oozing bleu cheese, loaded with veggies, and an artisan bun, it’s simple enough to not be complicated, with the perfect harmony of flavors to really knock you out. I generally pair the burger with their pasta salad side, which is dynamite. Mini penne in a zesty vinaigrette with tomatoes and bacon. Unique and unforgettable.
For those who just want a lighter sandwich, soup, or salad, a wide selection is offered, and a thoughtful option to combine them. Their Duo and Trio options allow you pick half of any of their sandwiches, plus a soup and/​or a salad. My neighbor is wildly fond of their egg salad. Their special sandwich yesterday was a ruben, which I tried, and it was superb. Not too salty (as rubens can often be), melty with swiss, with a house-​made Thousand Island to round it off.
Their desserts are also the same as at the Lewisville location, which is a good thing because their baklava ice cream cake has charmed me into ordering it every time I visit. (And this is coming from someone who does NOT eat dessert and NEVER EVER orders dessert at a restaurant.) Layers of homemade baklava (crusty phyllo, nuts, and honey) sandwiched between vanilla bean ice cream, and the whole thing drizzled with honey. As I have a low tolerance for sweetness, I originally thought it sounded WAY too sugary, but strangely and delightfully enough, the dessert is only mildly sweet.
Let’s not forget that this is officially a «Tea Room» and a full page of teas are on offer.
Denton is super lucky to have this newcomer on the scene for lunch. The freshest ingredients, a creative menu… take a break from your chain restaurants and hit up this place. You’ll be VERY glad you did.
(Oh, and if they are ever offering their Cheesesteak as a special, I will never forgive you if you don’t order it…)