Hello!
I founded MetroFresh with the notion that fresh, healthy, and creative food should not be out of reach for the casual diner. With a daily menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, breakfast entrees, “after work” small plates (Uptown), and dinner entrees (Midtown,) MetroFresh uses the freshest in-season ingredients, locally grown and organic when possible, to build unexpected flavor combinations you don’t often find at a fast-casual cafe.
Our mission has always been to create a friendly “oasis” where our guests can take a break from their hectic lives. “People are going to come for delicious, healthy food,” I told my original crew in 2005, “but they’ll come back because they had a great experience.”
You’ll notice alongside the “FOOD” below, a column of “THOUGHTS.” I’ve always believed MetroFresh would succeed because it’s a personal and communal experience. That very first day when I sent out a mass email with our daily menu, I began with a personal story about how I loved fresh food as a child. I’ve started every day after that writing down these random thoughts about food, family, and life. I’ve been doing it as a daily ritual for so many years I figure, why stop now? I hope you enjoy it. And I hope you come see us.
Mitchell Anderson, Founder and Creative Chef
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- M: Meat
- Gf: Gluten-Free
- D: Dairy
- Vn: Vegan
- Vg: Vegetarian
- F: Fish
- E: Egg
- N: Nuts
Thought
by Mitchell
Well, I'm back at it at 5am after what seemed like a too short little jaunt to St. Simons. I'm quite sure that this was the most needed little break I've had since that first year of the restaurant in 2005. The stress of the last nine months alone was reason enough to take a few days, but banking 78 straight days of work was even more reason. We spent lots of time on the beach mostly playing catch with Lacy, drinking some beer, and an occasional game of smash ball (I'm still sore!) The first couple days were really nice, warm enough for a quick swim in the chilly Atlantic. Day three it rained ALL day, which was awesome. I read about 150 pages of the very substantial memoir of a recent ex-president (loving it!) We returned last night around 7pm and when I took Lacy for her nighttime walk there were honest to God snow flurries. Talk about a shock to the system.
Now, as the cold weather comes down from the arctic, I do know the patio at MetroFresh Midtown will be brisk. Hopefully the heaters will help some. And, of course, the hot soup will warm your soul. I wish we could open the inside for some dining, but we've made the determination to continue to keep you and our staff safe, we just can't. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but maybe for this week, and during the colder months, as much as we love your company, you might consider taking you deliciousness to-go. Remember we have a delivery driver (usually Sarah or Josh) on every day from 11-2. So if you'd like to stay in the warmth of your home, or you don't want to leave your office, we'd be happy to deliver.
Have a wonderful, cold day! Come get some soup. If you're coming to the Uptown store, Tio Miguel has made some Lamb Lasagna Soup! Perfect for today.