Apron

Apron
47 E. Kings Highway,
Haddonfield
856-795-4333
theaprononline.com

Hours: Mon–Wed, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm; Thurs–Fri, 11:30 am to 7 pm; Sat, 11 am to 5 pm ; closed Sun.

Style: A slow-food café alternative to that chain burger joint.

Don’t Miss: The sandwiches are the highlight of the menu—most are made on thick, crispy, fresh baguettes. Sarah’s ham and Brie ($6.75) is a sure bet—the ham isn’t typical thin sliced deli meat, either. It’s hunks of meat pressed between the heavy bread with Brie, lettuce, and apple slices. Chrissie’s veggie wrap ($6.95, whole serving, $3.50, half serving) is a tasty meal of roasted peppers and mushrooms rolled in with a sun-dried tomato spread. Don’t skip the Eat Your Colors quinoa salad ($4 small, $5.50 medium, $9.50 large), a spicy and colorful mix of black beans, carrots, celery, onion, peppers, and quinoa (a whole grain alternative to wheat).

Heads Up: While Apron has a few tables, it’s in a very small space, which makes it more a take-out restaurant that serves healthy food instead of fast-food junk than a sit-down restaurant. If you are doing takeout, call ahead to avoid the lengthy line. You can see the menu and specials at theaprononline.com, but note that anything under the “Apron otherwise” heading might not be served that day—call ahead to ask what’s available, and for specials. Apron also makes its own dips you can take home, too—the hummus ($5) and guacamole whip ($5) are winners.

The Scoop: Apron is part of the slow-food movement, which focuses on using what’s fresh, local, and in season to make healthy meals. Apron’s menu changes frequently according to what comes in from Jersey farms, so make sure to check out the specials if you want something farm fresh.