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The Blender Cafe: Now More Than Just a Training Spot The Blender Cafe inside the Beloit Public Library is back open. It looks better than ever. It first opened in 2017 to help students learn job skills. Now it has grown into a full restaurant for the whole community. Hundreds of people visit the library every day. Before, they had to leave to find a good meal. Now they can stay and relax. The cafe was closed for a short time for construction. It is now open with a fresh look and a lot more to offer. The biggest change is the new head chef. Chef Lilly from Casa Bugambilia is now leading the kitchen. This means almost everything on the menu is made by hand. The menu has grown a lot. You can still get your favorites, but there are many new choices. Fresh Food: Handcrafted breakfast burritos, sourdough sandwiches, and a variety of wraps. Healthy Options: Fresh salads and hot soups made daily. Coffee Bar: A full espresso bar for lattes, plus frappes and hot teas. Treats: Handmade desserts and pastries like muffins and flan. Smoothies: The fan favorite fruit smoothies are still here. The mango pineapple is a must try. The cafe is now very kid friendly. It is right next to the new Discovery PLAYce. This is a large play area for children that is coming soon. Parents can grab a coffee or a snack while their kids explore and learn. If you have a meeting or a party, the cafe can help. They now offer full catering services. You can get their handmade food for your next local event. The Blender Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Next time you are at the library, make sure to stop by and see what Chef Lilly is cooking up.