As if a morning on Worth Avenue wasn’t special enough (it is) – just driving past the ocean puts you in the mood for a grand day. But then after you’ve strolled down the most luxurious street in our humble county, peering in at the elegant displays, dreaming of yourself squeezed into a Hervé Léger or a prancing around in a flowing Badgley Mischka, perhaps stopping in for a present or a splurge – task yourself with finding Café Via Flora.

I think of it as my secret garden (café). I never quite remember where it is. Finding it requires poking into the oft-overlooked Via, which only adds to the fun. Pass the quaint sculptures once you do find it, and settle outside under an umbrella as an afternoon (or evening) of yummies and majestic quiet awaits you.

Café Via Flora’s extensive menu offers choices from light and alluring salads such as beet with arugula, spinach and romaine with orange and maple-roasted pecans, red onion and gorgonzola cheese to creative sandwiches. (I fell in love with the smoked Norwegian salmon and brie, $13.95.) There are heartier classics, such as a filling Ravioli alla Vodka ($13.95) or Fish and Chips ($16.95). In addition, there are a few different hamburgers, Bresaola ($14.95), Beef Carpaccio ($14.95), or intriguing Prosciuttio-Wrapped Dates stuffed with Manchego cheese and drizzled with aged balsamic reduction ($8.95).

What I’m trying to say: While it’s a dainty, lovely, sweet place, come hungry and order lots. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable (for Worth) and the quiet beauty of it will leave you lingering far into the afternoon into a second cappuccino.

Café Via Flora: at 240 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach (behind Jimmy Choo and Hermes); 561-514-4959; open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.