Gateway Newstand

I’m so glad that I discovered the Gateway on my way to the bank months ago. Mr. Patel is such a sweet man, and I haven’t eaten one thing yet that I did not enjoy. He always seems to have exactly what your looking for, because there is always such a great variety. Gateway deserves a great review, but I’ve been reluctant to tell too many people about it. I do not actually work in the regions building, but it is a very convenient spot for a quick and delicious lunch or snack if your work downtown.

Even if you do not work in this building (Regions) you should come check this place out for lunch. For $ 7 you are getting tons of food. My advice is to get in there between 11:30 and 12:00. Get in there before the 12:00 — 1:00 lunch rush for the best options.
They also have great breakfast options in the morning and all sorts of snacks during the day.
The gentlemen that runs this stand is a total sweetheart. He’s always wearing a smile :)

For my 100^th review, I had to pick a special place. And this is a special place. I visit the newsstand every single day as I work in the building where Hemant’s store takes up residence. He is a gem. Kind of a corporate superstar if you will.
He orders lunches and breakfasts from small businesses in the downtown area and takes great pride in making sure all of his customers are taken care of. Feeling like a fresh mozzarella sandwich instead of the salami sub you’d originally told him you wanted? Just call him and he’ll phone Le Eden and let them know to bring that instead. He recently started carrying tofu grilled salads after I whined about no vegetarian options. His breakfasts sell out almost daily. The bagels are so fresh, they are still warm into the morning.
And let’s talk about his coffee. The best on the block. Instead of just taking the easy route and brewing standard coffee grounds, he ordered his whole, and grinds them fresh for EVERY SINGLE POT. I mean, who does that. Hemant. And he always has the most amazing flavors to choose from.
Pro tip: half Cuban coffee and half vanilla macadamia nut. Incredible. He even carries fresh cream instead of the gross powdered stuff. Professionals regularly leave their building and come to ours for this coffee.
Super nice guy who knows every ones names, good prices, and he recently starting taking cards which is amazing because carrying cash just ain’t my thing.