CaféLaVie Bakery & Cafe — Restaurant in West Jefferson

The BEST cannoli I’ve ever had! The filling was traditional with ricotta. Could eat a tub of it with a spoon. Some bakeries cut corners and do something not ricotta based so it has a better shelf life. Not this bakery. The shell of the cannoli wasn’t too thick and the flavor was well balanced. Ever considered making lobster tail pastry’s? I’d be by every day. Haha. They’re my favorite and the only place that does them in cbus area low key butchered what a lobster tail is supposed to be.

I also got one of every donut. They are solidly good. Remind me of Amy’s donuts a bit.

They had lots of breakfast and lunch options that seem really reasonably priced which I love. I need to go back for lunch and try the real food.

My only constructive criticism is the business seems to be growing and when they’re busy it’s hard. There was a whole family who walked in before me. I was helped first and the lady was obviously doing her best, but seemed to be pulled in many different directions at once. I don’t feel that’s her fault though. She was genuinely trying her best and was kind to everyone. But to get some donuts and one cannoli I was standing there for...

Some of the best food around!!! We always make it a point to go see Mrs. Boi everytime we are in town.

The Botswana Dip is by far one of my favorite sandwiches of all time! Homemade pretzel roll and marinated beef and the au jus i want to buy by the gallon!

Also had the Bunny chow aka The Botswana Bread Bowl, better come hungry if you order that! Half a loaf of homemade bread filled with a curried beef stew and veggies. Like a very savory veggie soup with curry, man its good!

And dont forget her...

Wonderful made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and fantastic pastries. Boi, the owner, says her passion is baking and it shows. They also serve amazing lunch as well - sandwiches and bowls and soups. You’re missing out if you haven’t tried this cafe yet!

Editing review, we went last weekend and tried her pulled beef pretzel melt and the Bunny Chow and I cannot even describe in words how amazing they both are. Highly recommend the Pulled Beef Pretzel Melt, it’s honestly the best beef sandwich...