<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>

From pancakes to panini sandwiches to pear salads and perfect desserts, I’ve tried a lot of the food at Red Rooster Cafe and I’ve never been disappointed. In fact, I always leave the charming little eatery feeling delightfully full.

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This week at Lunch Bunch was no different. I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT made with honey cured bacon, crunchy fried green tomatoes, chopped crisp romaine lettuce,  ranch sauce and smoked provolone on a toasted hoagie. This sandwich is absolutely incredible, the combination of crispy bacon and lettuce with savory ranch sauce is my favorite. Pair that with a mason jar of mixed berry lemonade, as well as a giant side of homemade curly chips (and more ranch sauce!) and it makes for a great Southern summer meal.

Kim also ordered a delicious sandwich, the Gobbler. This sourdough panini is piled high with roasted turkey breast, soft Brie cheese, honey-smoked bacon, mayo and homemade strawberry sauce. Kim “gobbled” hers all up.

Always a fan of chicken salad, Buck tried the Red Rooster version in the form of a Curried Rooster Waldorf sandwich made with curried chicken salad with walnuts, grapes and fresh lettuce wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Elizabeth’s Pear Necessities salad was healthy, yet amazing, filled with fresh spring mix, fresh pears, dried cranberries, grilled chicken, sweet and salty toasted pecans, bacon, Feta cheese

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and drizzled with a sweet poppy seed dressing.

We were also treated to a variety of homemade desserts that vary daily. We all nearly melted over the warm caramel sticky braid bun, it was heavenly. The Oreo truffles were filled with a fantastic chocolate center, and one is the perfect bite-sized treat to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Red Rooster Cafe is located at 1210 Ribaut Road and is open Monday through Saturday. For hours and nightly dinner specials, call 843-379-2253.