When the carload of sisters and friends reunion attendees pulled into Cannon Beach, Ore., a sign guided us to the perfect lunch spot. It wasn’t a sign from heaven, just a sign that said “Cranky Sue’s.” Who could resist?
The place has a cute artsy décor and lots of tempting logo merchandise. (I left empty-handed: Didn’t think it would pay to advertise my attitude, and was not sure how a “Cranky Sue” cap or mug would be accepted as a gift.)
Each table has a telescoping antenna topped with a flag, which you raise when you’re ready to order. Our waitress was a chatty, dreadlocked woman who was very friendly and very happy to answer all of our questions, even the non-food-related ones (Who’s Sue? Is she really cranky? What’s there to do around here?).
The soups (white clam chowder and a spicy, gumbo-esque seafood stew) rated four thumbs up. The crab tacos were ok, though I wondered why a café located just yards from the Pacific would pride itself on serving only Chesapeake blue crab. Go figguh.
Tea and coffee were served in huge, steaming mugs. The tea selection would put certain fancy restaurants to shame.
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