Sunflower Café - just like the one in Brooklyn... but BIGGER! (and with Sushi!)

When I used to live in Brooklyn, Sunflower Café was one of my FAVE places to go with friends. They're well-known for their HUGE salads (seriously - one salad = lunch+dinner) and amazing coffees. The only problem about the Brooklyn restaurant is the serious lack of space (like everything in Brooklyn...). There's almost always a line out the door... part of the reason being is that the food is worth the wait. But even once you're in there, it feels like you're sitting next to everyone (and listening to everyone).
Cut to the Long Island branch...

Huge space - beautiful skylight - same Great food! And did I mention there's sushi too?
While the sushi is 'ok' at best, it's great to see it on the menu - that way when you and your girlfriends go for lunch the sushi-lover (usually moi) will be happy too.
So more on Sunflower for those not in the know - they've got a huge menu of salads, wraps, paninis, pastas, breakfasts, etc... for you to choose from. They've also got a menu of 'Specials', which I'm pretty sure have been the same since the place opened - but are some of their best items. Try the Guacamole Salad if you're only slightly health-conscious (it's got a toasted baguette with cheese, eggs and avocado). There's also the Paris Bistro Panini (grilled portabello, mushrooms and cheese) which I love. Most wraps, sandwiches and paninis also come with a pretty large salad on the side - so definitely go hungry.

Sunflower Café
357 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 569-4522
http://www.sunflowercafe.com/