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Great Service is Our Best Product

Back to school, back to work - how about a return to good, honest and sincere customer service?

Just like in the olden days! It's something we've always practiced at Bittersweet. You always have a customer service representative who is genuinely concerned about your experience from beginning to end. We've been thoroughly trained (read: tasted everything) and have extensive hospitality and service backgrounds. We will gladly make suggestions, help with portioning and tight budgets, and even assist with serving pointers. This isn't anything we invented. This is the way that it should be - delivering Good Food, Great Value and Excellent Service!

Sandwiches, Glorious Sandwiches!

A sandwich isn't just a sandwich here at Bittersweet. We offer the tried and true classics as well as upgraded versions (an Italian Prosciutto anyone!?) that everyone will love! Whether you need lunch for one hundred, individual bagged lunches for ten, or are on a super tight budget - any one of our many sandwich packages are sure to satisfy!

Assorted Sandwich and Wraps

Without a doubt, these are our bread and butter! All sandwiches and wraps are made to order fresh daily in our kitchen with the highest quality meats and cheeses! No mushy bread here - condiments are always on the side

Corporate Lunch #3 is your best bet, and our most popular lunch package, offering an Assorted Sandwich and Wraps Tray, your choice of two side salads and dessert all under $15 per person! Tired of sandwiches? Switch it up with our famous Wraps!

Our Recession Special will keep you on budget! Offering an Assorted Sandwich Tray, individual bags of potato chips, and our homemade large cookies for dessert. At only $10 per person you won't have to break the piggybank!

Premium Sandwiches

Love our sandwiches, but are tired of ham and cheese? No problem - green light our Premium Sandwiches. Hearty meats and cheeses with specialty toppings and spreads make this a sure fire way to impress the boss!

Upgrade any Lunch Package for only 75¢ per person to our Premium Sandwiches

Our Premium Sandwich Package places you ahead of the class! Featuring our Premium Sandwich Tray, Summer Potato Salad, and our Mini Congo Bars. Seriously now, who doesn't like bacon and avocado?

Take It With You! Any of our Sandwich Packages may be individually wrapped and bagged for a traditional grab-n-go "boxed lunch" option. Add $1.50 per person.

Wicked Awesome!

Forget about the cookies and bars this month, our Boston Cream Pie Cupcake is where it's at. These cupcakes are in an ivy league of there own, and without a doubt will be the star of any lunch buffet! Moist yellow cake filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with our wicked good homemade chocolate ganache. It's the perfect size for an afternoon snack!

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Upgrade your Assorted Dessert Tray in the month of September to our out of this world Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes with any purchase of our Corporate Lunch sandwich packages for only $1 extra per person!

Orders must be placed by 2pm the day prior to delivery/pick-up

Cupcakes for a Cause

Bittersweet Cafe is participating in the 6th Annual Cupcakes for a Cause www.cupcakeforacause.org to benefit CancerCare for Kids - a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer

Stop by Bittersweet Cafe anytime September 21-27th and purchase one of our homemade double sized cupcakes and 25¢ per cupcake sold will be donated towards CancerCare for Kids

Snack Time!

The most favorite times of day for anyone - snack time is the best time to relax, refuel, and reenergize! We've got some of the best stuff in town to do this no matter who's in your group. School, church, community, civic, garden, business or play groups - we've got you covered!

Need something healthy?

Try our Fresh Fruit Skewers or a Grilled Vegetable Crudité.

Want something just like that afternoon snack mom used to make?

Try our freshly baked large cookies and a half pint of cold milk!

Want to be the coolest mom at preschool?

With our Mini Cupcakes - perfect for little hands, and tummies - you'll be a hit for sure.

Heard this Month

"Everyone at my husband's birthday party LOVED it! The cake was high quality and I will never forget the customer service received by your staff. It's tough to find people who love their job and who want to provide the highest of service... it's renewed my faith in the biz!" - Marlene S.

"I walk past Bittersweet almost every day. When my boss said she wanted me to organize and cater an event, I decided to try Bittersweet. It turned out to be a good choice. The food was great and the quantities came out perfectly. The plating was also very good. Just keep doing what you do best, Bittersweet! We'll be sure to recommend you to others." - Theresa A.

"...We did the Recession lunch and it was PERFECT! You can count on future business from us...GREAT SERVICE!" - William W.

Volunteer Alexandria

The mission of Volunteer Alexandria is to build a better community by inspiring and mobilizing people to volunteer. Founded in 1980, through People, Diversity, Collaboration, and Excellence they believe in engaging all Alexandrians to make a difference in our community.

Thinking about becoming a member?

Already a Volunteer Alexandria Member? Present your Membership Card next time your in our Cafe and receive a Mini Cupcake free of charge!

Membership card must be present - One per visit

Short on time? We hear ya! That's why we offer a semi-planned menu Monday - Friday on our Salad and Hot Bar, so you can get in and get out fast! Take a look at some of the offerings we've got going on for September!

September Hot Bar Menu
	Entree	Salad	Soup
Italian Monday	Chicken Parmesan	Chicken Caesar	Tomato Florentine
Asian Tuesday	Mongolian Beef	Winter Apple	Thai Chicken
Tex Mex Wednesday	Lomo Saltado	Lime Chicken	Beef Tortilla
Picnic Thursday	Coconut Chicken	Garden	Chicken Noodle
School Cafeteria Friday	Jalapeno Chicken Tenders	Cucumber Tomato	Potato Leek

Check out our Afternoon Specials starting everyday at 3pm!

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What Do You Get?!

What do you get when you enjoy a delicious sandwich and home baked cookie? A beverage to go along with it, duh! Present this coupon when making your next purchase of $8 or more and receive a FREE can of soda - your choice! Talk about a refreshing way to round out your meal.

Mon - Friday 7am – 8pm
Saturday 8am – 8pm
Sun 9am – 5pm
823 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Catering: 703.549.2708
Cafe: 703.549.1028
Fax: 703.549.3150

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