What to order at North Lime Coffee & Donuts

Signature drink
Espresso with a scratch-made donut
Editor tip
Everything closes at 13:00 and the weirder donut specials go first; the Clays Mill shop opens at 06:00 on weekdays.
CuisineCafé
Price$
NeighborhoodNorth Limestone
HoursMon-Sun 07:00-13:00
Signature drinkEspresso with a scratch-made donut
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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