Capitol Coffee House

Capitol Coffee House on Bowdoin Street starts serving at 5 a.m. on weekdays, useful if your day begins before most downtown kitchens open. Breakfast includes eggs with home fries and toast, pancakes, French toast and omelets. The Italian omelet combines sausage, peppers, onions and provolone, while a simple egg breakfast leaves room for lunch later.

The lunch menu covers tuna melts, steak and cheese, pressed wraps and sandwiches. A Mediterranean chicken wrap with hummus offers a different direction from the hot deli choices. This is a daytime stop near the State House: weekday service ends at 4 p.m., Saturday runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday is closed. Plan your coffee or lunch visit accordingly.