Hellen's is supremely popular with pretty much everyone, for wake-me-up coffee drinks, filling breakfasts, excellent burgers (including veggie burgers) and more. The homemade bread means the sandwiches are hard to beat. Order one to go and you've got a perfect picnic for your hike or beach outing.
Hellen's Chill House
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