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Fried Green Tomato BLT at Café Saint Ex

There aren’t many dishes that can be enjoyed at any time of day. That’s likely the reason why Cafe Saint Ex has continued to offer its Fried Green Tomato BLT for over four years, despite weekly updates to the brunch and dinner menus.

One of the bistro’s most popular dishes, the Fried Green Tomato BLT fits thick slices of tender applewood smoked bacon, lightly breaded and fried slabs of green tomato, and zesty tomato mayonaise between slices of soft ciabatta. The sandwich usually comes with a salad, but don’t be shy to subsitute in a side of sweet potato fries. After all, when you’re brunch order already includes a pile of bacon, you might as well go all out.

Damage: $10 (available for both brunch and dinner)