By: Eryn Germino
Canela Café on Downer is a great new spot, serving breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Having opened in summer 2021, they are now in their second year serving the neighborhood. Their menu has a wide variety of options from classic staples to adventurous treats, made using as many locally sourced ingredients as they can. Owners Dina and Ray Awadallah’s goal was to create a great local spot that served the community by offering healthy and delicious food. Dina and Ray are part of a family of restauranteurs, having helped out with the family business for 30 years. Canela is their first venture on their own, and clearly they have excellent instincts when it comes to developing a great dining experience. You can drop by any time between 7am and 3pm daily to enjoy their great food, or sit down and have a brunch beverage.
