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I regularly get sandwiches from Cer Te to go and have always been happy with them (although I don't care for the sugary slaw they serve with them; I'd rather have some chips.) However, I feel compelled to write this review because of the experience I had dining in today for the first time. It turns out they jack the prices up 45% when you eat there instead of getting the food to go. Literally, an $8.95 sandwich in the front is $12.95 in the back. I asked the manager why they do this and his first answer was, "It's because of the table service" which I countered with, "Isn't that what tipping is for?" whereupon he says, "Well, when you order from the table the food is made fresh." So I said, "So the food out front isn't made fresh?" He says, "Oh yeah of course it's fresh!" then he devolves into a mumble because, really, there is no excuse. (The food out front is fresh, no doubt, I knew that, was just trying to make a point with him) As far as I can tell, most of the people that are dining in the back are probably paying with their corporate AmEx and couldn't care less which enables the restaurant to get away with it. I, however, will not be dining in ever again.

Had breakfast. Great value for money and food tasted great too! Pity the dining room was used for catering prep. Everything else was good, including service. =)

Thanks to John and Cindy for there help in making me obtaining an A+ for my presentation in my office. The presentation was just and excellent and the quality and food were just equal. You catered for everyone need and that was the magic. Thanks Certe .

After receiving a recommendation from a USPS employee touting Certe as a favorite lunch stop, we decided to give it a try. Jennifer was right on! It was exactly what we were seeking. A warm, cozy atmosphere, excellent food at reasonable prices and good service. We will not hestitate to stop in again.

Run, don't walk to this joint or just have them deliver. I've ordered almost everything on the menu by this point, and it's all amazing, fresh, and highest quality. Try the meatloaf, or the steak sandwich with fries, or the make-your-own pasta all particularly fantastic. And the people are incredibly nice.

...in a neighborhood with distinctly slim pickings for inexpensive lunch that does not come from a characterless deli or a truck. Incredible steak sandwich -- fresh tender beef, Roquefort, incredibly fresh watercress -- and perfect seasoned French fries. I'm tempted to order from here every day.

Cer te' is a three part restaturant. They have catering which is top notch, a take out area and the main restaurant. The environment in the restaurant is perfect for quick breakfast or lunch. Many people must agree with me because you typically see the same faces each day. They don't try to say they are Le Bernardin but try to offer good quality food. When we use them for our office meetings all of my co-workers are happy. I once ordered from someone else and was almost crucified. For a quick lunch or private affair, Cer te' (formerly Lyn's Cafe) is the best option for great food at a fair price. We are talking about midtown Manhattan, (5th ave &55th st) highest priced real estate in the World.