One of city's newest businesses, Rick's Cafe offers unique fare

Rick Burgess draws a cup of coffee at Rick's Cafe in the Governor Office Building. The cafe has just opened and will serve breakfast and lunch in the first-floor eatery. He is proud to feature original sandwiches, salads and Mother Earth organic coffee, espresso and fresh brewed tea.
Rick Burgess draws a cup of coffee at Rick's Cafe in the Governor Office Building. The cafe has just opened and will serve breakfast and lunch in the first-floor eatery. He is proud to feature original sandwiches, salads and Mother Earth organic coffee, espresso and fresh brewed tea.

The Hotel Governor on the corner of Madison Street and East Capitol Avenue welcomes a new restaurant catering especially to Capitol and downtown employees.

"It's something different," said Rick Burgess, owner of Rick's Cafe, which opened May 22. "We have a unique menu that's different from any other place in town."

Menu items include traditional breakfast options such as bagels, foster-stuffed French toast and fried-egg sandwiches, along with several southwestern-style lunch choices including chipotle chicken, a black bean burger and the Southwest BLT. Rick's Cafe also offers salads, espresso drinks, organic coffee and a "quiche of the day" breakfast special.

Prices range from $2 for a scone to $8 for specialty sandwiches. Most menu items are in the $6 to $7 range.

Open Monday through Friday, Rick's Cafe serves breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant offers pick-up lunch via phone or e-mail for orders placed before 10 a.m. noting a desired pick-up time.