Wayfinder Café worth the North First Street walk

Step into the Wayfinder Café on North First Street and the first thing you will see are freshly baked desserts on top of the deli case. That is, unless co-owner J.J. Grant is behind the counter. Not because he is a big guy – he is – but because his large bright smile will capture your attention.

While the name change from former owner Scott Dean's Wayfinder Deli to Wayfinder Café, is one word, the word café captures the essence of Krista Ericson and Grant's business. Dean emphasized fresh, fast and grab-and-go take out. Take out remains an option, but the café nature is reflected in china plat...