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The experience they gained working at their father's restaurant in Greece seems to have helped the Panagiotopoulos brothers turn Igloo Café into a neighborhood favorite. A humble blue storefront opens into a long space—wide front windows cool the main dining area, which leads to an airy atrium and an outside patio. Along with funky, cartoon-like paintings, a crumbling plaster wall turned gold art piece covers the brick walls. You’ll find the requisite vinyl and seventies-style patterned booths, but the comparisons stop there. On offer are fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices and a coffee/ice-cream bar with super-premium Sedutto ice cream and Seattle's Best coffee. There’s also a bevy of oversize baked goods. The menu itself is comprehensive yet simple: Breakfast favorites like banana pancakes and omelets are served all day, along with sandwiches like warm chicken pesto paninis—and addictively salty waffle fries. — Hillary Kaylor

Igloo salad, $9.95; seasoned waffle fries, $3.50