Tom + Chee

If are like me, you love yourself a Grilled Cheese sandwich. Now, perfecting said grilled cheese is no small under taking and usually ends in either a burnt concoction or soggy mess of under-grilled bread. Or maybe you are a master chef and never have this struggle for gooey middle yet crisp outer structure.

Which ever persona you find yourself being, maybe it's time to treat yourself to a break. I am certainly glad that I had an adventure with my friend Mo to experience some amazing food. So, let's talk about Tom + Chee. This is becoming a popular restaurant in what seems like a short amount of time. And, we just got one in the Grandville last week. Best day ever! Talk about grilled perfection. Also, it is worth mentioning if you haven't quite figured it out yet, Tom stands for Tomato and Chee for Cheese. Clever right?

Mo and I went on opening night and added bonus: Mo had to wait like an extra two minutes since they were so busy, she got a free dessert. Their dessert come on grilled doughnuts! She graciously shared hers with me. She got a S'more Doughnut. We took a bite at the same time and made the exact same face. It was like heaven in our mouths. It had just the right amount of mallow, chocolate, and gram smashed in-between a doughnut. This is the work of pure genius right here. Obviously we were in awe by this sweet delight since I started with dessert instead of the actually meal ha. You are probably now drooling; I would recommend wiping it away and possibly getting a napkin because I am not done yet.
The sandwich. Oh the sandwich. You want to talk about warm comfort food, this is it! The options are endless at Tom + Chee. Create your own or choose from one of their sandwich combos. It depends completely on your mood when you enter the door. If you decided, like me, to go the create you own route, you can choose from like 6 different types of bread, cheese, and several meats and veggies. It's pure bliss.
The soup. I am not one for tomato soup; it's not really my thing. BUT, this tomato soup left me rethinking that decision. They offer three different degrees of tomato soup: classic, creamy tomato basil, and chunky tomato basil. They are all made from real tomatoes which is probably what makes it takes so great. We all are used to the store bought can tomato soup that is watered down rather than made with real tomatoes and milk. Oh, what we have been missing.
They your order arrives at your table and it looks so great. I mean look at that food. Comfort food at it's finest. Be still my beating heart.

Bright red tomato soup and the perfectly brown crisp sandwich with just the perfect ratio of melted cheese and meat or veggies. You should definitely take a moment out of your day to check this place out. It is soo good; I went back the very next day (fat figthers I have never been more thankful for you) sans the dessert doughnut. Still highly recommend that though.

Rainy day?
Stressful week?
Pain of the heart?

Go right for the comfort food. Head right to Tom + Chee. Throw the carbs, fats, and grease out the window and enjoy life. Take a breather out of the busy chaos and be a kid again.