“A true surprise in the midst of the Lloyd District, the JCafé is an oasis in a desert of bland hotels, mallrats and Blazers.  A clean, small space (be wary of noontime crowds), it serves typical lunch fare with atypical fervor. Choose from J’s long roster of panini, grilled wonders both gooey and fresh. The Rose City is a standout: thinly sliced black forest ham on a bed of Tillamook Swiss, drizzled with Dijon mayonnaise adding a nice bite. Each panini comes with mixed greens ad a bag of Tim’s, probably handed off to you by ‘J’ himself (owner Jonathan Cross). ‘J’ goers are dressed for business, and probably talking it too. But the bright space and cozy, fast service (not to mention the tantalizing smell of pressed panini) makes it feel more than just an hour out of your workday.”