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"Cute Cafe style restaurant with a walk up counter and real Mexican food. The homemade chips and guacamole are amazing. We had grilled chicken tacos, pork tacos and the Rocco Taco (my personal favorite - grilled chicken topped with multiple salsas and guac). All were excellent. Can't wait to come back and bring the kids.",
"This place recently opened up a couple of weeks ago and I finally tried it today. Its a small cafe like vibe, you order your food at the counter and they bring it you when its done. From my experience today, I wasn't that impressed. They probably have around 10 tables inside and the staff were all over the place. From messing up orders to not having certain items from the menu. They even gave us someone else's food which shows they're so unorganized.\n\nMy bf got an enchilada and he asked for spicy and what he got was totally different then what we were expecting. It wasn't spicy AT ALL and wasn't tasteful either. I ordered three tacos el pastor, chicken tinga and shredded beef . The el pastor was my favorite! But the chicken tinga and shredded beef were so watery which made my tortilla super soggy and I later found a hair! & then I lost my appetite and I left. \n\nAnother downside is that there are no fans which I constantly found flies roaming around which was annoying. This place has alot of potential and I'd love to see it come together.",
"Tried what they called a burrito bowl with tinga chicken and spicy salsa, there was a ton of lettuce, some cucumber and radish slices??? Some rice and beans,cheese and the chicken. My biggest complaint is everything got lost in the over load of lettuce, the chicken was kinda bland and there was alot of water in bottom of the container, i dont know if i would call what i got salsa it was more of a really thick sauce. I'll give this place another shot since its new and try the tacos and other stuff but i would def skip the burrito bowls",
"I guess since they just opened I'll take it easy on the review. \n\n1st things first the waitstaff hustled to flip tables and get the food out. I gave them 2 stars for them. But I felt like most of the menu was not available that's something they will have to correct moving forward. I ordered a variety of tacos including the al pastor which ALWAYS comes with pineapple chunks with it. None to be seen or tasted. Next up was the shredded chicken. It was watery and tasted like bland chicken. I would be confident to say probably didn't season the chicken or the liquid it was cooked in. And finally we asked for the fajitas with no cheese or sour cream and what came all over the whole plate? Cheese and sour cream. That's a simple request. \n\nI will not be returning unless I get told by countless people it's gotten better. And in the summer months they do not have A/C and the kitchen is churning out some serious heat. We were sweating by the end of the meal and it wasn't from spicy food.",
"Delicious carnitas and all the fixin's are on point. Love the al pastor as well. All the salsas are fantastic. Authentic Mexican food that won't break the bank. This will be a weekly visit for my family!",
"FANTASTIC. Fresh ingredients, authentic menu, and super tasty items for both the meat lover and vegetarian. I think this will a staple for years to come! Especially loved the texture, cut, and flavor of the steak in my burrito.",
"Good food with a nice selection and plenty of options. I can personally vouch for the carnitas (my favorite) and the tacos el pastor. Delicious. My wife got the taquitos she said they were \"different\" than mine, which means they're better but she's too kind to say it. My daughter got the chicken and cheese quesadilla. It was enormous and very good. The guacamole was some of the best I've ever had and my daughter agreed. If you have a teenage daughter, you know that's a miracle. The inside is a bit sparse but comfy with a nice waiting area with cushy chairs and mood music. Think upscale hole in the wall place, which is where we all know, you get the best Mexican food. We'll be back for sure.",
"Awesome spot with great chips and guac. Take my two daughters here once a week when we're looking for something quick and delicious.\nThe quesadillas on the kids menu are out of this world. Highly recommend.",
"Tried it out last night. The owner was super nice and helpful. Per others suggestions on yelp, we tried the homemade guac and chips and they did not disappoint. The salsa was very good as well. \n\nI had three tacos, and all three were very authentic and delicious (always use the lime!). I can't remember what salad my wife got, but she loved it as well. \n\nLove small restaurants like this and will be back often. We are so excited to have Mexican food close by! Only suggestion... keep it a little cooler in the dining room.",
"I gave this place another shot and it is improving, but still has room for improvement. This time i tried the tacos. I ordered the tinga chicken, an al pastor and a brisket or shredded beef. The tinga chicken was just ok i thought it was on the bland side, the beef an al pastor were decent. The beef one i can't knock it held its own but nothing remarkable. The al pastor had a nice flavor but i too noticed the lack of pineapple, all 3 had generous portions. It was warm in there they need to address that and they still dont have fountain drinks even though its on the menu."
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"We had dinner here last night and the food is really good. We really enjoyed the Mergruli Khachapuri and the Shamfurze Khachapuri. The Chakapuli meat dish was really good, nicely aromatic with tender meat. The eggplant rolls with nuts were good. The Lobani Khachapuri is a bean filled bread that had a nice black pepper bite.* You can tell this is a family owned place and they are still fine tuning the process. Decor wise they have large tables and benches reminiscent of a outdoor picnic table & benches so you get a rustic beer hall kind of feel. They need to hire more experienced server(s) while he was very nice the disorganization shows from the fact that the kitchen was bringing out things and he was not aware. I think they can work out these issues and the place will be a nice spot to highlight the regional more rustic cuisine from Georgia.\n\n*Sorry for pictures of half eaten dishes - we were too hungry and I was too slow with the camera",
"Where should I start: My wife and I decided to check this new restaurant out. We tried to call them to make a reservation but the phone didn't work every time that we tried to get a hold of them. Anyway, we figured we just going to drive there and eat. When we got in, one of the guys asked us if we made reservation, we said No because the phone was not functioning! Then he gave us some stupid excuse why the phone wasn't working .He did us a favor to see what he can do for us to seat us down and needed to approve it with the owner to seat us at the table... Not to mention that we arrived around 8PM on Friday night and more than half a restaurant was empty! Ok, finally we ordered different dishes to eat, they have interesting menu, but a few dishes that we wanted to order were not available for some reason. We waited forever for their house bread (note: served cold) and drinks which they served to us after appetizers and it also took a long time! \nThe owner and the waitress are all over the place and it doesn't look like they know what they are doing! Mixed up with our order, food been served very late, the meat that been served to us was raw and extremely salty. 2 tables next to us suffered from the same experience! This business have raving reviews on Facebook with that said it's not the reality! The only thing that was good called : Khachapuri and eggplants with nuts! Managment have to get their things together ASAP!",
"We walked in and it wasn't too packed so we sat down. The server was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions (we had a lot because we never tried true Georgian cuisine). She was very nice and made sure we were OK throughout our entire lunch. The service was great and the food was delicious! So that means this place is a must try in the northeast.",
"Such a great place, food and warm Georgian welcome. My kids picked some winning dumplings (khinkali) and bread (khachapuri) and I gorged on the eggplant.",
"Discovered this place on the way to Net Cost. Excellent food and reasonable price. Great staff. Interesting decor. Clean. Spacious. We had pickled vegetables, a pizzalike disc with cheese called khachapuri, a shashlik sausage, and the Georgian version of soup dumplings. All excellent. The showpiece of the restaurant is a massive clay oven. You can watch bread being made and baked. Reminded me of a tandoor oven. We brought a loaf home and my kids devoured it. We also had Russian soft drinks that were translated on the menu as lemonade, but were actually pear soda and cream soda. Recommended.",
"I just found a little gem on Bustleton.\nCharming restaurant. Lovely decor and prompt service. All bread is baked on premises in the authentic clay oven.",
"Authentic Georgian food at its best. Fresh Georgian bread straight out of the real Georgian oven built in on premises. Food may taste a bit salty however it does taste just right or the same you would have it served in Georgia. Truly recommended!",
"I know very little about Georgian cuisine, but I can't imagine how it could be better! We ordered three dishes: kababi, eggplant with walnuts, and the adjaruli (oven baked, boat shaped bread with cheese, butter, and egg). Each dish was exceptional and full of complex flavors. The bread is clearly a feature here as the traditional oven is on view in the front of the restaurant, as it should be. It is baked perfectly; golden and crispy on the outside, incredibly soft on the inside, and served piping hot. I love eggplant in general, and the creamy, nutty paste really made this dish special. The kebabi was well seasoned ground beef and pork served on a rather intimidating skewer that would be perfect for impaling your enemy. The meat was juicy and also served piping hot. I certainly will be coming back again to try more dishes, as everything served at other tables looked amazing as well! \n\nAlso note: the restaurant is BYOB and has a wide selection of takeaway food.\n\nOur server was warm and friendly and made great recommendations.\n\nFive stars all around!",
"I just found a little gem on Bustleton.\nCharming restaurant. Lovely decor and prompt service. All bread is baked on premises in the authentic clay oven.",
"Just Ok. \nAfter a long wait, and much anticipation, we finally made it out to try this relatively new restaurant in the hood. It is very interesting inside. Very woody decorated, like a sauna. And you can see the clay oven where the namesake bread is made. There is a sign saying no alcohol, but everyone in there has a bottle of something. The seating is comprised of uncomfortable looking benches, but they are not nearly as uncomfortable as they appear.\n\nWe had a very chatty waiter, Rami, who really liked to talk about Georgian everything. It was endearing at first, but then grew annoying, especially as he attempted to upsell the whole menu to us. At first I thought the menu was very inexpensive, but when the food came most dishes were not large enough for an entree, so you should order at least a couple items per person. The first several items came out quickly, but the last item took super long time to come out - the kababi (luleh kabob) with a super secret Georgian spice - known to the rest of the kabob eating world as sumac.\n\nAlso, a lot of the items translations may be inaccurate. For example, we ordered a chicken dish that was supposedly fried on the menu, but it was actually stewed. The Georgian \"Lemonade\" is just a generic term for soft drink. There are several flavors of lemonade, none of which are lemon. We had the pear. It was delicious, if not more sugar than both of us should have had all weekend.\n\nBut the standout, as with all mentions of Georgian food, was the khacipuri. Adequately pronounced as hatch-ee-poor-ee. Or as I like to call it, hatchy. They have three main kinds of hatchy - I prefer the one was cheese only on the inside - which is the right balance of cheese to bread and incidentally the least expensive. \n\nI don't see myself coming back, but I am happy to have tried it. But you never know, if I have a hatch-mergency, I know where to turn."
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"This place has to have the quickest service of any restaurant we have found in a long time. Everyone from the manager on down is attentive to every customer. The salsa is great and the food was pretty darn good as well.",
"Our favorite Boise area Mexican restaurant. Excellent food at a great value.",
"Really good food and excellent service here. Had lunch with my wife and we are never dissappointed here. the servers are quick and attentive. The food is very good. I will definitly be back and recommend this place to anyone.",
"Good, solid Mexican food. What I expect from all of the Chapala locations around town. Service is super fast and friendly. Salsa is the best in town. Carne Asada is my favorite.",
"Woe is me! My coworker took me to this restaurant during a job in Boise. They serve you beans and salsa with the chips to munch on while you're perusing the menu which I thought was a nice twist from most places that reserve their appetizer to a proffer of one salsa or two. He had the beef and chicken enchiladas with eggs and I had a single chicken enchilada. Most menu items come with rice and beans. Awesome food! The service is very fast and friendly. For those that come to Idaho with a pre-conceived notion of sticking to the canned meat and potatoes options, have no fear! Based on how tender and flavorful my meal was, I wouldn't hesitate to try a single dish on the menu. K said he goes there often and he hasn't had a bad meal yet. I wasn't that hungry but I cleaned my plate. How dare he addict me knowing I had to leave?? I'll be back the next time I hit that airport!",
"I didn't break my promise. I talked my co-worker into driving me out to this restaurant again on the follow-up work I performed at this airport. This time I had the single enchilada combo with shredded beef. The taste and quality of the food is still top notch, but I'll stick with the chicken or ground beef. The shredded beef is very hard to pull apart and it turns into a single ball of beef that gains solidity as you try and pick it apart from the tortilla. I'm sure it was good entertainment for my K and his wife, though.",
"Typical Mexican restaurant in terms of decor but I am there for the food. The place was not that busy which kind of surprised me because the food is fantastic. The location is a little off the beaten path but that should not stop anyone from frequenting this place. If you like good Mexican food this place is for you. Try the chile Colorado it is that good.d",
"So six four-star+ reviews on Yelp can't possibly steer an out-of-towner wrong, can they?\n\nHa!\n\nKnew I wasn't going to have authentic Mexican food when I walked in and every - EVERY - guest in the place was white. Knew I needed to lower my expectations when I opened the menu - you've seen this menu a hundred times before, at every other Americanized Mexican place. Same old combinations. Then the chips and salsa arrived - chips tasting fresh from a bag, warmed under a light, and the refried beans brought with the chips showing off that funky grey color that tells you it's the best stuff you can get from a can.\n\nSo, I hoped for the best and ordered my \"tester,\" the chile relleno. Also ordered a chalupa. Dish arrived within minutes. Literally. I took my phone out to read some news and the food arrived before I got to the third story.\n\nChalupa fell apart when picked up, but the relleno sat there, solid and flat. Inferior cheese inside, no flavor, and it was smothered in -- you know already, don't you? you've seen it a thousand times -- that thin red \"enchilada sauce\" that Americanized Mexican places seem to think must be ladled over everything.\n\nDid it taste fresh? No, not for a second. There wasn't a single flavor that told me any sauce wasn't from a can. Was it good? Not any better than any other two-star Mexican place you can find anywhere. The salsa brought with the chips wasn't half bad - that was the best thing going.\n\nWaitress was fine. Other staff were rushed, including a manager who removed and dropped off checks without a word.\n\nSo, I offer this review to put your expectations into check. If you're hoping for some seriously excellent authentic Mexican food, you'd think from reading the other reviews here that this might be good. It isn't. It's just average Americanized Mexican food from a can. Just know, going in. Wished I had.",
"The service and food was great. We had dinner here after a long day. The food was hot right out of the kitchen. Chips and salsa at the table. My only complaint and it not even a complaint. The server did ask if my wife wanted another margarita but never asked if I wanted another beer.",
"Meh. Just your run of the mill Americanized Mexican food joint. Mediocre, unfortunately what I've come to expect from Boise's Mexican restaurants. \nOn the upside, service was good and they have drink specials."
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"This joint is really busy. For busy places, you'd figure that the kitchen would be consistent, *especially* when the only variation is the choice of MEAT and not the broth that douses the meat.\n\nThat being said doesn't make up for the fact that the pho broth is watery and consistently luke-warm when served. At times the soup tastes like salt-water and others underseasoned. I just can't really stand the fact that it's lukewarm!!!!!\n\nNoodle/meat proportion small and at times, non-existent. If you get the flank steak (tai) beware that it's sliced meat placed on top of the noodle and then soup poured on top. If the soup is hot enough, it will \"cook\" your meat to the point of melting in your mouth. If it's not hot enough, then you'd better prepare yourself for food poisoning.\n\nAlso served: rice plates and bun (rice noodle) bowls. But honestly, just go down the street a bit and go to Pho Hoa.",
"Butt nasty disgusting food. Just like it's sister location in Kenner, Pho Bang absolutely destroys the idea of what nasty food can taste like. I've said it once and i'll say it again, their Pho Ga taste like liquid hot garbage with a splash of orange burst Listerine. \n\nSave yourself the pain and go to Pho Tau Bay or any of the other fine Vietnamese joints in the area.",
"went today and although i didn't have pho i did try the pork chop on rice (which is what i get at every vietnamese restaurant i go to.) \nit came with a small bowl of tasty soup. the pork was good. rice good. cucumber fresh, sauces tasty...\nwant to go back for the pho",
"What can I say about PHO BANG? The Pho is great and for people who don't know what Pho is, it is rice noodles with a very favorful broth and slices of beef. Its a little on the high end but its like eating traditional vietnamese food. \n\n Service there is fast, food come out fast, and you can get your check fast too. What can I say? Those asians work fast lol. Oh yea, they take cash or credit card too. Parking is a little tight but its worth it.",
"This place is actually a chain, I believe the have a few in the New Orleans area, and a few in some other areas around the country with a Vietnamese population.\n\nThe food doesn't stand out compared to what you find at other places through out the city. It's a little more standard if you will. But this place caters to the population who invented the fine cuisine so you are getting pretty good quality.\n\nI would say this isn't a bad place to make your first venture into Pho, that is all I've had here, it was great. Nice large portions, and there method of putting it into take out was hilarious, I collected several large containers afterward. \n\nAnyway, unfortunately I don't have much more to say here. Which is probably why they will never make me yelp elite.",
"Would never return to this restaurant! They not only served me the wrong dish, but refused to replace it. Not only that, the waitress completely ignored me until I asked for the check. The other times I have been here I ordered the Pho Bo Vien which is the soup with beef balls however, I only got 4 beef balls getting the LARGEST bowl. This pho joint sucks. \n\nI would much rather drag my tongue through a pile of fire ants and pesticides then to come back here. (Serious)",
"Easily the best place for Pho in the greater New Orleans area. Consistently amazing.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I love Tan Dinh and Nine Roses for their extended and diverse menus .... those two paces rock ..... but when it comes to Pho, Pho Bang on the Westbank is the clear winner.\n\nYour uninformed friends will tell you to go to Pho Tau Bay, but real pho enthusiasts know that place is beyond subpar.\n\nDo the Bang.",
"Best Pho restaurant in NOLA! I can guarantee that! The broth is always soooo flavorful and perfect. I've tried quite a few places in NOLA and nothing can top it. The drinks and desserts here are also quite yummy. The Che Ba Mau is the bombbb! The limade and homemade orange juice are also popular. My usual is the Nhan Nhuc. It's SOO good here!\n\nThe waiters are also very nice. I used to come here a couple times a week and they knew my order, which is the Pho Tai (noodles and rare beef). Even when busy, the servers deliver your food in a matter of minutes! It's quite impressive.\n\nAll in all, you MUST try this restaurant if you love Pho. I promise you that you'll come back for more! :D",
"I work across the street from Pho Bang and I had yet to venture inside until Monday. Although it is a chain restaurant, it seemed to be an authentic place for Pho. I typically go to Pho Tau Bay for my Westbank Pho needs, but I may be switching alliances. I really enjoyed my Pho with brisket and eye of round. The portion of meat in the Pho was large for the price ($5.50 for a small) and very tender. This reminded me of the Pho I was use to eating before I moved to New Orleans. I also had an iced coffee which was delicious. The menu is not as extensive as Pho Tau Bay. They only have Pho, Bun, and a few other dishes (no Ban Minh). The seemingly new menu addition of Crab Rangoon seemed to be a bit off their theme, but my dining companions and I enjoyed it none the less. \n\nOverall: Good quality Pho for a decent price. I'm sure it will become a regular stop of mine this winter.",
"phoshizzle my nizzle!\n\nSo was in town for the weekend and after a night of drinking, what's good the morning after? eggs and toast? uh NO! A big fat bowl of PHO that's what! Like usual, I tend to order the Pho Dac Biet which is the special combination pho. Haven't been here for awhile, but man I don't remember it tasting this good! The broth was hot and tasty! Good amount of noodles and a lot of meat. This place has got to be one of the best place in the Westbank for pho."
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"Route 99 is one of my favourite restaurants, because it has that authentic 50s-style diner vibe. I've been to a lot of other diners that try to pull this off, but fail miserably: kind of like in that movie Ghost World, when the girls go to that \"1950s-style diner\" that's blasting gangsta rap. \n\nI really like vintage stuff, so I love that this place is decked out in 50s memorabilia like old ads, photos, or LP covers. The only thing that's kind of lame is the traffic light that they added a few years ago. I wasn't really sure what the purpose of this was, other than just plain tackiness, but now it seems like the place wouldn't be the same without it. \n\nEverything about Route 99 is no frills. The waitresses, the booths, the floors, the menu, (even the bathrooms) but that's really what a diner is all about, right? And hey, no frills usually means cheap food, and this place definitely has reasonable prices.\n\nRoute 99 has amazing breakfast, served at any time of the day. I often order bacon and eggs, which comes with hash browns and toast, for under $7. Lunch and dinner have good options too--pizza, burgers, pasta, steaks, or salads. The burgers are good, and they always come with plenty of fries or salad. I usually get a grilled chicken burger with salad and this Italian dressing that tastes so good, I wonder if it's made from scratch. \n\nOne of the things that I like most about Route 99 is that they let you sit wherever you want. I really hate \"being seated,\" and always enjoy my experience so much more when I get to pick where I sit. Or maybe, I just don't like being told what to do.",
"I lived in Edmonton a couple of years before someone introduced me to Route 99. As an ex-Torontonian, I was surprised that at least some E-towners enjoy the dive diner experience. The walls are covered with license plates and photos of movie stars. It's perfect, as far a greasy spoons go. There are lots of windows, like any decent road-side diner should have, and lots of cushy booths to stick to. The waitresses rule this joint.They've got systems for making sure everyone gets what they need fast and efficiently. The girls breeze around the diner, and around each other, with practiced grace, taking orders, refilling coffee and delivering bills. They know what you need before you do. And they're perky 'cause they've been up since six and already had 5 cups of Joe. It's always busy here on the weekend, but it doesn't take long to get seated if there's a wait. They've got yer pancakes, eggs, sausages, bacon, waffles, omelettes, steak 'n' eggs - you name it. This is the perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon before hitting Whyte for a stroll or shopping.",
"At a time when diners seem to be dropping off the map, it's nice that Route 99 is still well-known and loved; they're always busy, the menu carries a wide variety of items, and the decor is exactly what you'd expect: pop culture memorabilia plastering the walls and cozy booths to sit it. \nCall me unadventurous, but every time I go to Route 99 I agonise over the menu, then order the hummus (which my brother swears by, and comes with pita and a few veggies) and a tuna melt (the first half of which satisfies, the second half of which starts to seem a little heavy on the mayo). It keeps me coming back, and that's what counts.",
"So in terms of greasy spoon diners, this one isn't the best. Not terribly clean (the busboys were quite dirty) but the waitress was nice and efficient. The pancakes were okay, but the hashbrowns were soggy and the coffee is just hot brown water.",
"I haven't been to Route 99 for dinner but I have been for breakfast.\n\nBreakfast here is good and it's great for the price. One thing I've learned though, if you like your bacon crispy, you have to ask for it. I love crisp bacon!\n\nThis place gets crazy busy on weekends do if you're up early - go there early. Otherwise, be prepared to stand in line for a bit.\n\nIt's got a cool decor inside - the plane wing hanging from the roof is a memorable sight. The highway road signs and license plates on the walls really give it a diner feel and it's a pretty fun place all around. \n\nRoute 99 is usually full of University students and regular Whyte Ave-ers because of its location.",
"This is THE place to go for a hangover breakfast or lunch.\n\nThe atmosphere here is of a 50's diner. They have pictures of Elvis and other celebrities on their walls and their booths are covered in red vinyl.Their burgers are absolutely fabulous! Their breakfast is also really good, and at a very low price.\n\nService here is pretty good, I have never had need to complain. The food comes out hot and fast, really what more could you ask for in a diner?",
"As far as 50s style greasy spoon diners go, Route 99 is the real deal. The menu is one of the most diverse I have ever seen with breakfast foods, burgers, sandwiches, pastas, melts, pizzas, dinners, and a few surprises like spinach pie and donairs. Service is efficient, prices are great, and the atmosphere is very cool. The walls are lined with memorabilia from the 50s and 60s, including album covers, pictures of Elvis, and the centrepiece of an airplane wing with Route 99 emblazoned upon it.\n\nI finally decided upon a donair burger. I was really in the mood for a donair, but not the mess, and I heard the burgers here are pretty special. I think I will order a regular beef burger next time, because the donair meat here is nothing to write home about. It is thin and pre-sliced, reasonably tasty, but nothing special. The fresh bun had tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce (I skipped the onions). Good portion, and it came with a mound of crispy fries. \n\nI also had a bowl of the soup of the day, as I am weak when it comes to cream of mushroom soup. I was expecting something in the pre-made variety, but was extremely surprised to enjoy a delicious bowl of homemade soup. It was excellent.\n\nMy lunch date went for a hot roast beef dinner, with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables (which turned out to be corn niblets), and a cup of soup to start with. His meal was huge, the gravy rich, the potatoes hinted with garlic, and his feelings about the soup were the same as mine. Kudos all around.\n\nSomehow we still had room left for dessert. He went with apple pie with ice cream, while I went for the rice pudding. We were given the option of having our desserts heated (which we declined). The apple pie tasted homemade and the rice pudding reminded me of the one my mother used to make - full of cinnamon and plump raisins (OK, I don't like raisins, but it was all about nostalgia for me).\n\nI definitely want to come back to try the breakfast goods (the french toast and vegetarian omelette caught my eye), a burger, pizza, and much more.",
"My dad and I had a late lunch at Route 99 today and i'm bumping my rating up one star because of it. Departing from my creature-of-habit ways, I ordered a veggie burger with side salad, while my dad opted for a small beef and onion pizza. While we waited for food, we looked around at all the pop culture memorabilia and talked about the records we had or liked. He commented, \"Every time I look up, I notice something different.\"\nThe veggie burger gets high marks, especially because of the accompanying condiment tray, allowing one to put as much or as little ketchup, mustard and relish on their burger as they please. My dad's pizza also aced the test, and unfortunately we were both too full to imbibe in a slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie. Probably the best Route 99 experience I've had to date.",
"I love this place. Sure, the food is just greasy-spoon food. Sure, the guys on the wait staff seem like they don't know what they're doing. (The women on the wait staff seem like experts, though!) And really, it's just a regular kind of place, but I love it! It's homey, really inexpensive, and a throwback to greasy spoons of my childhood. I wouldn't go there for a fancy dinner, but I love going there for breakfast.",
"Route 99 Diner is greasy goodness. The diner throws back to the 50's style with it's atmosphere and decor and it's pretty refreshing. \n\nOne thing that is really impressive is the variety they offer on their menu. Route 99 can pretty much cover any craving you might be having. The service here is great too. The people that work here are efficient. They don't waste time and they get you your food fast. \n\nIt's a great place to go for breakfast after a long night but you can't really go wrong no matter what time you come here."
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"Murphy's Steakhouse is a local staple. It has been around forever and isn't likely to go anywhere anytime soon. It's a great place to go for steak without breaking the bank. I've only visited their original location once. This is my first time visiting the new location. \n\nArrived around 1 to meet some friends for lunch. The places wasn't every crowded, so it didn't take long to be seated. Unfortunately things did pick up and they appeared to be short staffed. Our waitress was trying her best to keep up with everything. I wasn't in the mood for a filet and was curios about the pretzel sandwiches they offer. I ordered the turkey Gouda pretzel panini w/fries. It was pretty standard and good, but nothing exceptional. \n\nThe food is consistent. Just nothing spectacular although rumor has it that their cobblers are exceptional. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit, but I definitely would return to this local staple.",
"I'd been to Murphy's when it was on Keystone, years ago, and I'd been to Pat Flynn's, also years ago, but this was my first visit since they merged.\n\nOnce again, this place is MUCH larger than it looks from the outside. I like the color scheme quite a lot, it's warm and inviting, and the staff is cordial and friendly.\n\nFor dinner, I had the tenderloin sandwich, and, let me tell you, this is a dandy. It's obviously hand breaded, and the pork was tender, moist and tasty. I felt like the breading could have used a little more seasoning, still, I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. The french fries were good but not exceptional. Still, it was a tasty, satisfying meal that I recommend.\n\nWe were part of a larger, private group, and much of the group felt the service was a tad slow, however, I do realize it's tough to plan for large groups.\n\nAll in all, a well above average experience. Murphy's will go int our regular rotation for a night out.",
"The new location is so much nicer, a great atmosphere. \nI am stuck on ordering the cheeseburger and fries, they're so delicious!\nThey make their own hamburger from the steak scraps so I guess it's a real steak burger. \nTry the French Fries too, they're perfect in my opinion. I ask for a side of BBQ sauce to dip them in. Yum!",
"Murphy's at Pat Flynn's is a great venture between two strong places that made each other stronger. We were attending a private event one week, and their Saint Patrick's celebration the next. So yes...two weeks in a row. They have a nice event room in the back, where we were for the private event. I had the classic wedge salad, and it was really good. My only disappointment is that the bacon bits weren't real. It's the little things that makes something special, and this salad could have been made ten times better with that little change. I also had a bowl of Northern bean soup, which came out only slightly warm. Our server was very good about taking it back and warming it up quickly - then it was perfect. And it was served with cornbread - which was incredibly good! Not too sweet, and incredibly moist. A week later on Saint Patrick's Day, it was an incredible time! A truly memorable experience! I had the reuben that night, and it was very good! I have a feeling we'll be going to Murphy's a lot more in the future!",
"This is a great place! The staff is warm and friendly and the place has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The menu has a lot of good options so we will be going back soon to try some of the recommended items. Looking forward to our next visit!",
"New location but all the charm of this Parks & Rec favorite. No frills, you come here for meat and potatoes. Paper place mats and napkins set low expectations but the food makes up for it. Better than any of the chain steakhouses in this price point. You can't help that you recognize everyone eating here. Lunch specials are always a great value and the Filet lunch is the best for the price.",
"Dinner last night was really bad. The decor has improved but not the food. The fried potatoes were black and tasted like charcoal. Everything was served cold. Our kids liked their sandwiches but the steak was below average as was the fish. The server was really sweet but slow, forgot drinks and brought me the wring potato.",
"Best French fries in town. Excellent service. Everyone enjoyed meals. Serving sizes are very generous.",
"I had heard for years that Murphy's was the best steakhouse in Indianapolis, and I eventually started going there some ten+ years ago. I was never disappointed. Their move this past year from the original location on Keystone Avenue to the current location on Allisonville Road seemed somewhat disorganized, but things seem to have finally settled down. I have dined at the new location a number of times now with family and friends and am pleased to say again I have not been disappointed. 'Great food, good service, reasonable prices.",
"Good family joint where noise is accepted. Daily specials for lunch and dinner. Typical pub grub, but they also do steaks. \nGrab a Guiness, the Monster salad (aka hot bacon salad), and a steak. The tenderloin is worthy as well. Wasn't impressed with the twice baked potato."
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"We lost power. AGAIN. This time it was just because it was raining. It was pretty ridiculous.\n\nWith that said we decided to head up to Westport and give Pujols 5 a try. We should have known better than go to a place that was so gimmicky, but I heard that it was pretty good.\n\nI couldn't quite grasp at what they were trying to be: a higher end restaurant, or something more like a TGI Fridays? They had TVs at every angle, but their serving a 26 dollar tenderloin? The atmosphere feels like it's trying to be fancy, but the menus were like they were from Ruby Tuesdays.\n\nAnyways, the food was pretty good. However, it was on the expensive side. The house side salad was decent. They did the whole pre-mixed idea but put in way too much dressing. The flautas (2 large flautas for 7 bucks?!) were extremely tasty, but the fried shell was already getting soggy, which was a huge turn off. The tenderloin was well cooked and done-ness came out at a perfect medium rare. \n\nNevertheless, at the prices that they have, you'd expect service and an atmosphere along the likes of Il Bel Lago. I do have to say that the food was really good, but just not worth it for the price you're paying for.",
"I think the menu is trying to find itself. It's all over the place. Sure, some hispanic themed stuff, but I think they need to stick to being a sports bar and create a better, fitting menu. I didn't care for dry applewood smoked half chicken.",
"Theft. that's right, you read that correctly. THEFT. \nMy Mother paid for dinner in full, in cash, for the family and asked for me to spot the tip. Okay, but Mom, I have NO cash. consequently, I gave the server (Didi or DiAnne) my card. And told her i'd pay for the tip. \nBIG MISTAKE.\nShe took all of the cash, no change and randomly charged for double the tip amount- What a phenomenal surprise when I got that statement form the bank! \nI couldn't believe the audacity- the service was truly bottom-of-the-barrel-prodigiously-astoundingly-mediocre: here's why: I had to get my own drinks from the bar and silverware for the entire table of 7- the napkins were COVERED in white lint and we were grossed out. It was a buffet, so we got our own food. The Didi/DiAnne-server was constantly \"forgetting\" to come to our table for drink refills or you know, provide service.\nAs a special finale: when i called to complain to management regarding the billing issue, the person answering the phones left me on hold \"forgot to call a manager\" because she was \"doing something else\" \nOh yes, it gets better... when i finally got a manager (second try, at this point I was substantially upset) he was \"too busy\" at 2 in the afternoon to look at the receipt. Imagine that. \nI'm on the phone with MasterCard NOW adjusting the transaction (They are voiding it all completely). One phone call. Done. \nI don't know who they insist on hiring here, but I'm not being stolen from by a staff of lazy liars. (Looking at the other posts here on this site I'm certainly not alone in this experience). \n\nUpdate: I got my card refunded- By Mastercard. This place got nothing, no money from from me, Thank God. \nThe \"manager\" named Dave never called me back. I called them to let them know- but suprise, suprise, \"manager\" Dave was too busy- again. If there's anyone higher-up, they need to read this and fire or re-train staff! In the meantime, I'm gratified that MANY will read this review and save themselves from this huge, inexcusable FRAUD, and illegal theft that ruined my Thanksgiving!",
"I suppose I'm being generous by granting this restaurant three stars, but in my three trips there so far, I haven't had the horrible experiences other yelpers have had. While I agree that the service could use some improvement, I would also mention that this restaurant is in Westport, so poor service is something I would expect. Yes, the menu is overpriced, but when it's backed by a famous baseball player in a baseball town such as St. Louis, it just makes sense. The atmosphere is nothing special either, in fact I think the upholstered booth fabric is utterly repulsive. \nThe most positive thing I can say about this restaurant is that the Cuban spiced slow cooked chicken is yelping amazing. Not to be missed if you find yourself in Pujols 5.",
"I've been to Pujols restaurant a couple of times now and I've got to tell you, I'm not sure why people keep coming here. I guess the draw of going to an Albert Pujols themed restaurant does it for some people. Hey, I respect the guy as a ball player, but restaurants he knows not of. The first time we came here was for brunch. I ordered a bloody Mary; what showed up was Campbell's soup in a hurricane tumbler with a pickle instead of celery. Yep, a pickle. I can never have a bloody mary again (and that is so sad). The chicken flautas were okay, and I tried the chicken Asian salad the next time I came. For the price, though, this place just doesn't have the bat speed.",
"I work in the area and have been here quite a few times for business lunches. The food and service are always terrible. The last time I was there I made the final decision I won't go back even if a group of co-workers are going. I just can't handle the disappointment anymore. The food and service were just as bad when it was Patrick's. Also, again, almost 0 veg options!!!! And what you can alter to make veg is blah.",
"I've tried Pujols 5 twice, once it was very good and the other time it was not. On both occasions I've gone for lunch. The first time I got the chicken ciabatta, and it was very tasty. The basil pesto made it especially delicious. While the staff was a bit inattentive, I didn't have any rude service. I didn't think much about the service because I went at the peak of the lunch rush and Pujols 5 is located in Westport - of course they're stretched a little thin! The place was rocking. \n\nThe second time I went this past week, I got the lunch meatloaf. After waiting forty five minutes my meal was finally served, but it was at room temperature. My server disappeared and I didn't get the chance to send it back, and so I ate it. I think it may have been good if it were served hot, and it's true that I like leftover meatloaf pulled cold from the fridge. It's just that I don't like the in between state. It took fifteen minutes just to get a refill for my soda. The thing that bothered me was that they really weren't all that crowded this time and the other customers seemed a little put off as well. I'm giving three stars due to my first visit, but I may change my review at a later time once I've tried them for a third time whenever I am out that way. The reviews of the other yelpers makes me wonder which one of my experiences is the true Pujols 5. Still, there apparently are good days!",
"More of an \"upscale\" sports bar, but it doesn't have a hometown feel like Ozzie's place does. \n\nI had a flavorless chicken salad.",
"One of the least veggie restaurants I have EVER been to. I don't expect a thousand options, I know this is my dietary choice and all, but seriously, I would like some options. I mean, it's not like I have some weird food needs, this is pretty common. Usually, I can find SOMETHING somewhat nutritious to eat....not here....this place is horrible....I can't even imagine if I was vegan at this place.\n\nThat aside, this is some of the worst service I have encountered in a restaurant. I don't understand how or why everyone seems so busy. I mean, it is fairly busy when I have been there (that I also don't understand, but I digress), but seriously, this service is awful. I waited forever for my food, our drinks remained empty most of the time, and they weren't even that friendly. Boo on the service. \n\nFinally, not the best ambiance. It's a sports bar...it should be fun. I don't know, it just doesn't have a great vibe. It's hard to explain. \n\nThere are many places I would rather go than this place. I likely will not go back, and hopefully, if I do, they will have changed the menu and gotten new servers...I will give them some time to work these things out before I venture here again.",
"I was disappointed that they were out of Albert's \"favorite\" Arroz Con Pollo. Honestly, I believe they were saving it for the Home Run Derby crowd later that evening. In any case, the server gave me a great suggestion and I ordered the Stuffed Chicken Breast. It was very flavorful."
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"I think they are excellent. Their takeout is very generious and inexpensive. Say hello to Ming when you order from john.",
"We stopped by after a weekend in the slopes and we were disappointed. The food is greasy, cooked vegetables were not fresh, noodles are little hard. Portions are large but couldn't finish the pile of %@$%##. Recommend for only for who seek adventure.",
"I guess when your use to good quality chinese food and then you try this place you get my review. The food tasted reheated and old. I had to throw out half my food. Inside of this place just gave me the creeps and was very dirty. Id suggest another place.",
"This is definitely more if a to go type chinese fast food..but since we moved from the bay area its hard to find decent chinese or mexican food. \n \nWe barely noticed this little place... But once we spotted it we had to try it. So we ordered a combo which comes with your choice of chow mein or fried or white rice and two other entrees for like 5.75.\n\nWe loved their lemon chicken and chicken and broc. Also on numerous visits ventured ouy to their chow fun... Which are wider noodles that are the best. This is our new fav. And the owners are nice too. Definitely our new place to go for chinese fast food.",
"I've been coming here for five years. Try the singapore noodles, not on the menu, but the best kept secret in town!",
"We eat here nearly every time we visit the area. Good value and the service is great, special orders no problem.",
"I've been coming here since we moved to Sparks in 2004. I've tried almost every other Chinese restaurant in Sparks and Reno. Even tho I moved, I still make the drive when we want Chinese food. In a bad economy all the other guys cut their portions, or cut down on the meat and increased the noodles, rice or onions to make the portion look bigger. This is the only place that hasn't! Definitely worth the drive out to Spanish Springs!!!",
"I've been coming here for years. The staff is wonderful and the food is awesome. Great location, if you live in Spanish Springs.",
"We ate here again the other day for lunch. Ive never been disappointed here by Ming. Great food and great prices and big portions are always consistent. His beef or house chow fun is to die for. Ask for it with his special house sauce. Also if you like curry, try the Singapore noodles. He makes them better than any other Chinese restaurant in the Reno/Sparks area. If you are a vegetarian, try the garlic Szechwan eggplant. Mmmmmm ;)",
"Came in again for lunch with my daughter. I'm hooked on his chow fun and this time we got sesame chicken. Ming always nails it! Never disappointed and worth the drive to Spanish Springs. Best Chinese food in Sparks without a doubt. Very reasonable prices, large portions, and always consistent. All the other places in town cut their portions and give you all noodles and onions. Ming rocks! You will love him and his yummy food!"
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"Wow, I get to be the first to review this little gem!!! It is a nice little Country restaurant. I had fresh pork with baked potatoes and a side salad. It was really good. The stuffing was awesome. It came with a free appetizer which was some macaroni salad that tasted like it had tuna in it...my favorite but they would not divulge the ingredients of this tasty dish. The service was superb and the price....CHEAP and GOOD FOOD!!!!!!!! I will be back !!!!!",
"Friendly service. Tasty fish dinner Reasonable prices. Questionable cleanliness. Breakfast might be the better time to visit Pam's. Heavy smoking at tables at the entrance door.",
"I just ate here again for dinner. I have had breakfast many times here. I had the all you can eat Spaghetti and Meatballs. It came with Soup or Salad. I took the New England Clam Chowder!!! It was awesome. The Main dish was awesome too with garlic toast!!! Free Dessert of Watermelon...all this for $6.45 can not be beat!!!! This is one of my favorite places to eat!!!!!!!",
"After all these years I finally realized I hadn't written a review for Pam's, so here it is. I don't live in NPR anymore, but every time I go back to visit I make sure to stop by for breakfast. The country fried steak and eggs are my favorite. I don't think I've had it better anywhere else. They make pretty good dolmades as well. The service is always friendly and attentive. You can't beat the prices. This may be my favorite breakfast place in all the world. I wish there were more like it.",
"The food was very good, large portion. The wait staff very friendly and make sire you always have what you need, tea etc. I travel all over the us and will come back here. Prices very reasonable.",
"My family and I have been going to Pams for years now and never had an issue! great food and staff! awesome prices! I love just about everything they have! super clean too! they are very accommodating to families, if you have small children and want a good place to eat, this is it. It's diffidently a gem! Pams will continue to be a repeat and family favorite!",
"Pam's has the best BLT sandwiches and awesome home made soups. Every time I visit my family here we go to Pam's.",
"Been here a few times and will be back. Cute little place with delicious food. I love their potato pancakes and the hangover omelet. Friendly staff",
"Love Pam's! Their burgers are huge. AND they have foursquare check in specials.",
"While this restaurant is listed as american traditional it has Greek and Mediterranean influence. We found out that Pamela is actually Greek so we all tried something different. One tuna salad melt with chicken noodle soup, the Greek sampler plate, taco salad and the Monte Cristo sandwich. Everybody LOVED their dish and the service was super friendly. Refills were timely. They were running a Facebook check in special so we even got an unexpected break on the price. \n\nIf you're thinking of trying this place I'd say do it. \n\nWe'll be back!"
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"From my trip to Tampa a few months ago. \nI noticed no one has reviewed this place. \nMoe's may be a chain, but it's a kickass chain and I love to eat there whenever I visit home.\nAnd their burritos have really unique names haha.",
"Service is always great but food is lacking. Cheapest burrito in the area and this location has a Coke Freestyle machine which offers a huge selection of drinks.",
"Been going to Moe's for a few weeks now. My granddaughter likes the Mini Masterpiece and I kept with the Homewrecker until lately. I've switched to the Chicken Bowl. Pretty darn good. Their drink machine draws the kids since you can order most any soft drink there.",
"Update: My wife is a 1st grade teacher at a local school. They came back a day earlier than the children from the winter break for planning and I thought it would be nice to have the lunch catered for the 1st grade staff that day. I went to Moe's and chose items from their catering menu. They delivered the food and set it up. It was a great spread and enough to go around. Everyone there was highly complimentary of the food. There was actually enough for other teachers who dropped in unannounced. Will definitely do again.",
"Moes just really doesnt do the job like they used to. What used to be so delicious has slowly turned into flavorless fare. The quesadillas I always order have seriously lacked anything impressive the past few times ive been here. I would just rather go to Tijuana flats or Chipotle , who have been way more consistent. Sorry moes :(",
"C'mon, say it with me.......\"Welcome to Moe's.....Welcome to Moe's........Welcome to Moe's\".....\n\nMoe's Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving a wide variety of fresh, made-to-order southwest fare. They're best known for their enthusiastic and highly infectious \"Welcome to Moe's!\" chant that you hear upon walking in the front door. I always want to take a bow, and maybe get some fist-bumps from the crew behind the counter before I place my order.\n\nMoe's means burritos which are packed with a choice of over 20 tasty ingredients. The fully customizable menu features all-natural, white breast meat chicken; grain-fed pulled pork; grass-fed sirloin steak; and organic tofu. Moe's has tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, and burrito bowls. The meats and sides are all fresh, not frozen, and nothing is heated in a microwave. They also offer kids, vegetarian and low-calorie options, and all meals are served with free chips and a side of salsa.\n\nMonday nights you can get a fully-loaded burrito (I like the Homewrecker made with steak), chips, salsa and a drink for $6.49, and then you'll have the pleasure of listening to the crew hollering \"Welcome to Moe's\" every time that a new person walks through the front door. Moe's has my favorite blend-your-own Coke Freestyle machine, and they also have a small hot sauce / salsa bar so you can punch up the flavor of your burrito.\n\nThis particular Moe's is located in the shopping center along N. Dale Mabry, at the intersection of Fletcher Avenue, in the heart of Carrollwood. It's in the same shopping center as Bonefish Grill, Panera, Melting Pot, and Firehouse Subs.\n\nMoe's is based in Atlanta and owned by the same company that operates the Carvel ice cream stores, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's Deli Sandwiches, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and McAlister's Deli. There's over 500 Moe's stores around the globe so you've got plenty of places to join in on the \"Welcome to Moe's!\" chant.\n\nTasty Southwestern-Mex food for a super-cheap price.",
"Food was out of this world and the manager was welcoming and very happy to accept the booster club discount card I had even though he had never seen it before. He said he's rather have our business than worry about where the coupon came from. When I told him that the land of lakes location refused to take the coupon he said well then welcome to our location we're happy to have you here. Awesome attitude. I will be returning to this Moe's.",
"Parking is kinda tight, so if you eat around 11am you should be fine. \n\nRestaurant is very clean, the staff will greet you loudly in cheerful way. Very friendly and they make it easy for you to order.\n\nThis place is comparable to Chipotle, and prices are cheaper. Their \"Homewrecker\" chicken burrito is delicious. \n\nThey even have a soda machine where you can make dozens of combinations!\n\nHighly recommend and take advantage of \"Moe Mondays\" $6.49 for a burrito, chips & drink! \n\nQueso (white american melted cheese) is extra but worth getting for your chips and plus they have a salsa bar with 4-5 choices of red/green salsas!",
"The food is fresh the gentleman working the counter was very pleasant. Service was fast. Food was hot couldn't ask for much more!",
"Good food but...\n\nCan get busy fast. They seem to upgrade workers fast. Is it because of turnover? Don't know. We asked for larger cups for our water and the girl just looked at me. Come on people!!! We spend around $30 everytime we are here...and you can't give us bigger cups? Anything is better than the baby cups. \n\nAnd while I am talking about this place...enough with the \"Welcome to Moe's\" stuff. Show me the love with the cups!!!"
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"We had a horrible experience with the Bakers of Buffington. The only reason we're even using them is because our wedding venue uses them as their exclusive cake maker. \n\nMy fiance went to the bakery after calling and setting up her cake consultation. When she called, they went over what we thought was everything, even saying that you will be able to try all of the cake fillings with the three or four cakes we were ordering to taste. \n\nWell, she gets there, and is told that there is no filling for her because she didn't order any. Wouldn't you think that the person she talked to would have told her that? \n\nInstead of offering to just give her some fillings, the store employee berated my fiance and her mother, and then told her if they wanted filling, they had to order it, and they could come back to get it at a later date. \n\nWhen my fiance told her that she wanted filling, and asked if she could get some from the back, she was told no. There were clearly people working in the back. Not once did an owner or manager come out and try to deal with the situation. \n\nThe only response we could get was that \"plenty of people order cakes with no filling, I can show you the paperwork.\" \n\nThe customer service was so poor, I would not recommend this bakery for anything. If it weren't included in our wedding cost, I would go elsewhere. I have never heard of a bakery treating someone in such a disrespectful, discourteous manner before. It's not like we order a ton of wedding cakes, this is our first time. I feel like a bakery that claims to specialize in wedding cakes should understand this.",
"You must of had someone who was new. But when I called them to setup my wedding consultation.. they told me that I get to sample 2 types of cake and IF i wanted filling I could try 2 types of filling. If wanted to try more, it would be $4 a cake. Also, that you had to order them in advance at least 2 days notice. \n\nI heard some really good reviews of their cakes. That they are really good, cakes are very moist and the best cakes ever. \n\nI am in love with their cakes. First off, the cake samples they gave me were HUGE!! I had two free cake samples (about 6 inch cakes), they must have weighed about 5 to 6 pounds for both cakes. I couldn't hold both. My sister held the other one. I liked their cake and the filling so much, I went back and order another type of cake and filling to try.\n\nThe samples they give you are for you to go home and try. (Because they don't have a license to serve food in their store. ) Which didn't bother me. Instead I spent my time picking out exactly how I wanted my wedding cake to look at.\n\nI definitely recommend them!",
"We used Bakers of Buffington for our October 2009 wedding. They were always professional and courteous, had the cake set up perfectly and on time, and gave me tips and advice on my cake. Best of all the cake turned out AWESOME!!\n\nMy recommendation to anyone looking to go there is to set up a consultation-- don't just walk in. They are an orders-only kind of place, and are usually very busy and don't have someone managing the front all day. Once you set that up, though, they'll sit down with you and go over everything (they have photo books, but definitely come in with some of your own ideas!). \n\nAnd since, as I said, they are an order-only place, they don't have cakes sitting around for tasting, but they give you these SUPER TALL 6\" (I think?) cakes for tasting. You get two for free and the others are $4 a piece (you can try 1 filling and 2 cake types in each, though, since they are double layered). \n\nOh, and my bridal shower cake came from them too! Equally as awesome and delicious. \n\nAbsolutely delicious cakes, wonderful staff, great bakery. Would recommend BoB to anyone. The best part was that my 90-95 person cake was only ~$300. Sweet.",
"The best bakery we have ever used. The cakes are delicious; I have never had cake in Philly that comes close. The folks working behind the counter are always courteous, on-time, and sensitive to allergies. We have requested cakes with no artificial colors and flavors and even cakes made using soymilk! The regular cakes are rich and dense, however the soymilk cake was light and fluffy yet still very tasty. If you're in the area don't go anywhere else.",
"Ordered a single 8\" yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Could not be simpler. Get a call the morning of, \"we accidentally made a 6 inch cake, do you just want 2-6 inch cakes\"...ok. Go to pick it up and there is only 1 cake frosted, with the wrong flavor frosting, and barely an understanding that they now messed up the simplest order a second time. Some real rocket-scientists running this place. No real apology either. \"these things happen\"...not at professional bakeries.",
"First the good news......the cakes that they produce taste great and you'd be crazy to consider anywhere else. Now the bad news.....they are NOT the most user friendly from a business standpoint. A) They only accept cash so if you don't have enough cash or if you want to give them a credit card over the phone for someone else to pick up later, that's not gonna happen B) You have to order everything in advance....they have NO product onsite so not a \"traditonal bakery\" in that sense, so if you need a cake at the last minute you're SOL! C) success seems to be going to their head a bit...... I've ordered 25+ cakes over the years but the last two times I have called to order, the woman on the phone had a little bit of an attitude, like I was inconveniencing her by placing an order, with the last woman actually hanging up on me. But like I said, they have a good product and they have a corner on the market because there aren't any other bakeries around so they can write their own rules.",
"Cakes taste AMAZING! However the staff is NEVER friendly. They are downright rude. I've been buying cakes here for 3 years but am looking elsewhere because I'm not giving my nearly $200 for a birthday cake to people who just don't care about providing good customer service.",
"Just had their carrot cake. It was awesome! If their chocolate cake is as good as the chocolate cupcakes they sell in the store for $1 each, I can't wait to try that as well. Great place. Would be nice if they had a few things available for walk in customers. Everything is to order and cash only. No credit card purchases",
"From the first time our wedding planner suggested going to them for our cake four years ago, to my mother-in-law's surprize birthday from February of this year, Bakers of Buffington has been our family's goto place for cakes for special occassions. The cake is always moist and made exactly how you want it. \n\nThe price can be a costly, but it's not like I'm getting cakes from them every week; it's great to splurge a little!\n\nThe choice of fillings, and flavors will keep you coming back to try different combinations. \n\nWe highly recommend Bakers of Buffington over the competition becuase they are local, and continue to make a consistenly delicious cake! Too bad they do not have a bakery counter to buy individual pasteries, but it's worth the wait when there is a special occassion and I know the cake is coming from these guys!",
"We ordered my daughter's first birthday cake here. They made the cake an exact replica of the theme-I wasn't even expecting such spot on details. Everyone raved about the deco, as well as the taste. I was also impressed that the smash cake was included. BoB really stretches your dollar with skimping on quality. This is definitely our new go-to place! Expect a lot of referrals!"
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"Checking in on yelp gets you a FREE app - YES!\n\nI was a bit hesitant on walking into the door as I was surprised it was under new name/management from the Yelp reviews I read online. I was really looking forward to Banh Xeo - looks like I will need to scout out another place for that.\n\nI ordered (2) Banh Mi's - one Pork Combo (the most commonly purchased) and one Grilled Pork. Since I checked in on Yelp I received a free app which I used for Goi Cuon.\n\nGoi Cuon - Very tasty. I love the places that put the scallions sticking out. This is true Vietnamese. Inside there was shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, rice noodles and basil. Delish! The peanut sauce was good..just needed more but I'm a sauce monster. The rice paper was really soft, you could tell it was freshly made and wasn't premade.\n\nBanh Mi (Grilled Pork) - Again, tasty. Filled with enough meat and veggies. Bread was soft and fresh. I was very pleased. I hate getting Banh Mi's where they skimp out on the filling. Its really disappointing. Best part of it all..the sandwich costed",
"Extremely fresh and tasty, and priced well. So glad we found this restaurant. Byob currently.",
"OUTSTANDING! Incredible Vietnamese food. Must try the half soup and sandwich (Pho and Banh Mi). Ridiculous fresh and delicious. I have been to many Asian restaurants and this is one of the very best.",
"The food is fabulous as is the service. This is our new favorite restaurant in Tampa.",
"Excellent food - fresh and full of flavor. Loved the lemongrass chicken. A Tampa gem!",
"Had to go back today and get two more Banh Mi sandwiches. This time with a fried egg on top. Amazing!!!! \n\nI plan to forward my mail to this place since I expect to be here a lot.",
"Excellent!!!!! Where shall I start? Being Asian it's hard to find a good authentic place but this place was beyond my expectations. First off when you check in for the first time you get a free appetizer which is super awesome. I got the beef steak pho with meatballs. Now I'm super picky about meatballs and these were just right. Spring rolls tasted so fresh like the peanut sauce was literally fresh. Then I had the Vietnamese coffee, yummy yummy yummy. I will have to try to bahn mi next time unfortunately I was to full to eat anything else. It was so good I wanted to try everything on the menu. Love this place and will return often.",
"I have died and gone to banh mi heaven. The grilled pork is out of this world! Fresh rolls are FRESH. OK, I'm over the top here, but this is now my favorite of all the Vietnamese I've tried in Tampa Bay. Friendly folks too! I highly recommend it.",
"I give it 5 stars for the Pho. I have been a Pho Quyen regular for years. Well I have found a new spot. The broth of the pho is simply amazing. The crispy spring rolls equally amazing. Small joint but awesome food.",
"Today's weather was cold and drizzly, and that's the perfect forecast for a nice warm bowl of Vietnamese pho. Since I had a business appointment in Town 'n Country this afternoon, that was a great reason to go scope out a new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho Phat Tai on Waters Avenue.\n\nThe restaurant is close to Sheldon Road, at the intersection of Waters & Pinehurst Drive. If you're familiar with the location of the Suncoast Schools Credit Union branch in Town 'n Country, then you'll find Pho Phat Tai in the shopping center directly across the street.\n\nPho Phat Tai is under new restaurant name, under new management, and they opened the doors in early November, but the official grand opening celebration is tomorrow, Saturday, February 1st to coincide with the Chinese New Year. The restaurant will celebrate with the traditional dragon dance and firecrackers starting at 10am.\n\nThis is much more than a standard Vietnamese pho & banh mi restaurant, as they have all kinds of interesting homemade comfort foods including Bún riêu which is a Vietnamese meat rice vermicelli soup that includes pork rib, pork belly, pork loaf, tomato broth and topped with minced crab in spices. Hu Tieu Mi which is a Chinese influenced egg noodle dish, topped off with bbq pork, shrimp, squid, quail egg, yu choy, & mixed vegetables. Bánh xèo, (\"sizzling cake\"), named for the loud sizzling sound it makes when the rice batter is poured into the hot skillet are Vietnamese savory fried pancakes made of rice flour, water, stuffed with shrimp, pork, beansprouts, onions, and accompanied by a medley of mixed vegetables and herbs.\n\nChecking in on Yelp netted me a free appetizer, and I went with their delicious spring rolls with peanut sauce, After that came my nice big bowl of beef filet & meatball pho with the traditional accompaniments of Thai basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, sliced Jalapeno, and lime wedges. The broth was freshly-made and very flavorful with a nice big mound of rice noodles to go with the sliced beef.\n\nSince the restaurant was not crowded I had the chance to visit with the server / cashier / social media expert, and the lady who runs the kitchen, as they were both seated nearby enjoying a late lunch which included a sour melon soup that smelled amazing! They told me that they'll be offering a lot of Vietnamese comfort foods, including a very delicious-sounding Thai-style fried chicken.\n\nI decided to order a Pork Combo Banh Mi sandwich to take home for dinner, and I finally unwrapped it to take a photo to share with you. The large baguette roll is stuffed with slices of different styles of pork (including BBQ and head cheese) and then filled with very freshly sliced vegetables. It looks great!!!\n\nFolks from Westchase and Town 'n Country now have a very good Vietnamese comfort food restaurant in their backyard. Stop by and see what you think?"
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"This place is arguably the best place to get fried chicken in New Orleans, aside from someones home, or some fancy restaurant. It's incredibly cheap, I got five normal sized pieces of chicken and a roll for less than five dollars. Which is more than one should be eating. All they have is pretty much fried Chicken here, and you cannot dine in. But the waiting area here is kinda hip and has some pretty cool paintings on the wall. Stop here if your in the mood to shove some fried meat in your piehole. Plus it is locally owned and operated. Keep your money (or put it in) in the community and buy your fast food fried chicken here!",
"For fried chicken this is as good as it gets in NOLA, yes it doesn't have massive pots of premade mashed potatos, or rice from last night either, and thats what I loved about it. 5 pieces (Half chicken) for less than $4, and it taste just like Grandma's. No sit down dining but as fast as the service is you can pick up lunch and still have time to eat it in the park on your lunch break.",
"WOW WOW WOW WOW\n\nI was on my lunch break from building a home in the upper 9th ward for a Katrina victim and I drove over to this chicken shack that I saw on the way to the neighborhood because I had a good feeling about it. Man, was I right. This is CHEAP chicken and it is unbelievable. The spices are perfect and it was just so juicy and crispy. For $3, you can get 5 pieces of chicken and they are really filling. The only problem is that it can take a while to get your chicken since they are started as soon as you order. There are no tables, so you pretty much have to have this to go. \n\nI would have said this is the best fried chicken I've ever had, but I actually went to Willie Mae's Scotch House in New Orleans and it's even better. Also, I think I also like Gus's Chicken in Memphis, Tennessee better overall. But, this is still amazing and cheap chicken! Probably 3rd or 4th on my list of best fried chicken ever. It's impossible to get chicken this good in the state of Florida.",
"Just a few blocks down from the Zulu headquarters on Broad St. sits McHardy's - a one room chicken shack that defines the term \"bare bones operation.\" There are a few small benches lining the walls on which you can sit while you wait for your order, but other than that the room is an open space. There are no tables and offer takeout only. The paintings on the wall depict Mardi Gras Indians, the Louis Armstrong arch, and the Saint Aug marching band - giving it an authentic Treme flair before the show made it trendy. \n\nThe menu on the back wall offers 5 pieces of mixed chicken (you can't specify white or dark, all orders are mixed) for $3.89, a roll is .35, and a jalapeno is .35. You can order larger orders of chicken for similar prices. Behind the counter recently fried chicken sits in baskets under a heat lamp. You can see the fryers just farther behind that against the back wall. \n\nI went around 3PM, well after the lunch rush, and there were still a good 5 people milling about waiting for their order, so I'd assume there'd be a considerable line during peak hours. My chicken was relatively fresh, but not prepared to order. \n\nMy five pieces consisted of a breast, thigh, wing, and two legs. I enjoyed the thin, peppery batter coating my chicken. However, there wasn't much spice to the bird, so I was glad I'd opted to get one of the jalapenos to nibble on between bites of chicken. Unfortunately, the breast was just a tad on the dry side. The mustardy potato salad offered just a little kick. The roll was unremarkable. I didn't see any fixings other than the potato salad on the menu, so the name is a little misleading. I just feel unfulfilled without mashed potatoes to go along with my chicken :) \n\nOverall, McHardy's is an outstanding value for what little you pay, but I wouldn't call it the best fried chicken in the city by a long shot.",
"This place is amazing -- for my money it's the best bargain in the city. The chicken is incredible ... the coating has just the right amount of zip to it, and the chicken itself is delicious. The people who work there are friendly and fast. Get 10 pieces of chicken for $8 and save the leftovers for the next couple of days.\n\nI live nearby and we go about once a week. First we cook up something mildly healthy like rice and vegetables, then we go pick up a box of chicken and it is a perfect meal.\n\nNote: They close at 6:30 p.m. so keep that in mind.",
"It's the best darn fried chicken I've ever had. If it were a chain, KFCs would go DOWN in a heartbeat. \n\nSucculent and juicy on the inside. Thin layer of batter, fried to crispy perfection with a mild spicy shell. 3 big pieces, in all earnestness enough to satiate a regular appetite can be bought for the bargain price of $2.50. Damn. How do they do it? I can't see any corners being cut here.\n\nThe women in there are warm and lovely and made my yellow ass feel right at home. There's not much space to sit, just a couple of benches, but don't let that stop you. Eat it on the street, eat it in your car, take it to the park, just eat it.",
"Oh yeh. Oh yeh. Awesome chicken, just like you would get from ya mama in the 'hood. The one drawback is that it is a bit salty for my taste. Otherwise, I find the chicken really tasty with what seems to be just the right seasoning. If you're in a rough spot, financially, you can get a lot of chicken for only a few bucks. Trust me, I know.\n\nLike most places with awesome neighborhood food, it's a simple operation with a simple menu. You almost wish they would diversify the menu more, but then you realize that all you want is that chicken!",
"Not sure what I would do if McHardy's wasn't around when I have one of my sudden and uncontrollable fried chicken cravings. Popeye's? As much as I love eating Popeye's, I've never been able to get over that guilty feeling afterwards, as if you just willingly let your body be violated by all the grease and processed ingredients. I usually don't like white meat since it's often too dry, but McHardy's does some magic with their chicken that renders the breasts juicy to the bone. That with the relatively greaseless skin and economy pricing makes it the all-around guilt-free fried chicken of choice.",
"Located in a purple building facing Broad Street, McHardy's is just what you would want from a neighborhood fried chicken joint. Cheap. Fast. Friendly. Utterly DELICIOUS.\n\nThe chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly spiced all around. If your taste buds can hold their weight, be sure to order a jalapeño on the side. Their potato salad makes me drool just thinking about it, but is only served on certain days of the week. \n\nFor just under $5 you can get half a chicken (with two legs), fries and a jalapeño or two. \n\nOne thing I will say is that since its a small operation, there isn't room for sitting, so make plans to bring your food elsewhere - City Park is just down the street. \n\nHead on down to the seventh ward and add McHardy's to your restaurant rotation- its been in mine for a while now and hasn't let me down yet.",
"I've been to over 50+ fried chicken places, was happy to go here when I saw the 4.5 star average.\n\nIt was a disappointment though.\nEven though everything is fresh, and sold in batches from 5-100 pieces, I found the batter was lack luster, not as crunchy as others, and the meat was next to none.\n\nWe bought a 15 pcs and got thighs that was less than 2 inch diameter with no meat on between. \n\nIt just doesn't stack up against even Louisana popeye chain (not the same in other states), which I found to be better than popeyes found outside Louisana."
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"So I picked up some food via the drive thru window and surprisingly the service was was quick; handing me my entire order as soon as I paid. \n\nThe food was good with one exception. The new Surf n Turf was not as advertised nor as pictured on the web site or on the outside menu. I received only one shrimp and my wife got only two shrimp. There was a little more meat but the dish was consumed with too many potatoes. I'd say that over 50% of the dish consisted of potatoes. We'll never order it again.\n\nThe Orange Chicken was the usual fare. The Beef n Broccoli was the usual \"hide the beef in mountains of broccoli\" you see most everywhere. I liked the Chicken Egg Rolls and the boy loved the Cream Cheese Rangoon. The fried rice was standard but leaned more to the bland side.\n\nOverall you get what you pay for... $25 to feed three people via a drive thru lane. Hot, fast and cheap.",
"I'm so grossed out right now. We just stopped in to grab a quick bite while out school shopping. We decided to eat inside since it's 100 degrees outside right now. From the second we ordered our food the staff was rude and unfriendly. After we paid and walked over to our dirty table. I cleaned it off and we sat down to eat. While we were eating we watched each employee except the cooks, take a piece of food off the main food area, walk into the lobby and eat it. They were like little mice grabbing a small piece of food and eating it before walking back into the kitchen area. Each one was well aware of the cameras as they faced the beverage station. The worst part was none of them washed their hands and went right back to serving food. So gross!\n\nI saw one person actually working while we there and I asked for her name. It was Jennifer, she didn't eat any food off the main food area, she just cleaned the whole time we were there. This is not a usual experience for Panda Express. I'm so grossed out! @PandaExpress",
"Excellent service! Fast, friendly and moving with \"a sense of urgency\" which I always appreciate when I'm standing in line waiting my turn.",
"I was wondering why people like Panda Express so I finally tried it, namely the popular \"premium\" walnut shrimp, and the orange chicken, and I am still wondering why people like Panda Express. Also, I believe they claim to use no msg, but I am suspicious of that because the latter dish sure tasted like it had a lot in there. Sweet dishes, and very strangely spiced. They should have left the Church's fried chicken joint in this space that was here before. Really.",
"The fried rice was really bland and found a piece of black plastic in it too don't come to this location it sucks!",
"Smaller than the Pandas I'm used too but seemed clean and organized. Multiple employees asked for help when I needed it )they didn't know another was getting something for me). That's great considering many times they assume your being helped and then you get overlooked or they don't help you. Quick service.",
"They finally hit bottom. \nI ordered the big plate combo with Beijing beef, teriyaki chicken, orange chicken and then a steamed veggie/chow mien side and spring rolls. I ordered through the drive thru.\nI swear it was cold, old and nasty. \nThe Beijing beef was crispy and over cooked and like it had been reheated so many times it no longer identified as beef...yet it was cold! ? \nThe teriyaki chicken was fatty and cold , the orange chicken was like the Beijing beef...cold and old and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp all day which doesn't explain why it was cold. The steamed vegetables were wilted...how do steamed vegetables become wilted and dry? It was like they packaged my food several hours before and had it sitting under a heat lamp for the first two hours and then on the counter waiting for me for at least three. Even a hobo would have felt worried whether it was fit to eat! \nThe spring rolls lacked the usual character and tasted like tasteless mush. Mush I tell you! MUSH! Yuck! \nMy first instinct was to call and complain but I thought about it. Then I figured I'd drive all the way back and dare the manager to eat a bite of each item and tell me it was up to their standards. Then I thought about it some more and I realized it was just inexcusable and could only be this way by a lack of leadership. So why complain to a leaderless leader! \nI am never going back...",
"Clean lobby and friendly people. They quickly made my family dinner. Recommend the restaurant have fresher cookies (fortune and chocolate chip). The cookies were stale. Good overall.",
"I can't say anything bad about it. Our orders are always correct when going through the drive through and the food is great!",
"DONT EAT HERE!!!! DONT EAT HERE Negative 5 stars would be my score. This is the nastiest Panda Express I ever been to in my life. I got extremely sick after eating here. I spent my whole weekend in the hospital!!!! The food is old and not cooked well. Employee's don't practice safe food handling which lead to my illness. DONT EAT HERE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!"
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"Tacos were very good and made fresh to order. Definitely would recommend the Carnitas and Asada. The service was excellent and everyone behind the counter chatted with us and made us feel welcome....and even gave us homemade tortilla chips on the house. I need to get back for breakfast which is served until 11 am daily. They even have delivery!",
"Been searching high & low for Pupusas, and they have arrived. And not your everyday run of mill Pupusas, these are awesome. I recommend the \"frijole con queso\".",
"A casual restaurant with a great selection of dishes. Pupusas, tostadas, sopes, etc. Everything about this places screams \"made-from-scratch\" and \"authentic\". This is not your standard Tex-Mex joint.",
"First time here and first try of Pupusas. Agreeing with other reviews on the Frijoles con Queso. I could eat a handful. Delicious. We also had Sopa de Pollo. A fresh chicken broth with cabbage, carrots and potatoes. Very light and fresh. Lime and cilantro accompanied it along with fresh tortillas. How I love lime and cilantro. We can't wait to try breakfast. Huevos con Chorizo, for sure. Oh, yeah. YUM on the Tre Leches cake. Always been a favorite.",
"My husband and I went here for dinner a few nights ago. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food for such a small restaurant. \n\nMy husband had chicken tacos and I had a fish taco and a burrito and all were very delicious. Don't try to compare this place to Qdoba or Chipotle because the latter aren't even in the same league as El Rey de Oros. Here the food is authentic and fresh tasting.\n\nEl Rey de Oros also serves breakfast but I think they are out of there element with that. They should stick to lunch and dinner. What they could do better is have fountain sodas and do the cleaning before the restaurant opens for business. Diners don't want to see cleaning while their eating.\n\nEl Rey de Oros is a welcome addition to the Hatboro/Horsham area and will certainly be in our restaurant rotation!",
"My boyfriend and I went here for his birthday dinner on a whim and I'm super glad we did. The prices were super reasonable (I got the potato flautas, 4 flautas and a bunch of sides for 7.50) and the quality was probably A+, let's be honest. \nThey have a decent variety of sodas but I 100% recommend the homemade drinks they offer. The waitress let us have samples (orchata, jamaica, tamarind and pineapple). They were all really good but we ended up opting for the jamaica! She was quick, friendly and very attentive to boot. She informed me that they're flexible with how they put food together and willing to work with you on your food (as in substituting meats for veggies and the like). All in all, it was a super positive experience and we'll be back. If you're in the Hatboro/Horsham/Warminster area, definitely stop in and give them a try. :)",
"Me and my boyfriend love eating here as we have enjoyed every meal we ordered. The food is delicious and everyone is super friendly. I'd definitely recommend the pupusas and flautas.",
"After seeing all the great reviews here on Yelp, I decided to try out this restaurant. I came here for lunch earlier today, and I have to say that it's really a wonderful place with amazing food. Among two of us, we had an order of beef tongue tostadas, a (very nicely sized) burrito, and an order of the pupusas - I was afraid that we'd ordered too much, but we ate almost all of it because it was all so good. Everything was great, and the service was fantastic; everyone was incredibly friendly, and it has a very warm welcoming atmosphere.\nI was already sold on the restaurant the moment I tasted the food, but the incredible friendliness made it an extraordinary experience.\nI can't wait to come back again to try some of the other dishes, and to bring other people to this fantastic restaurant!",
"Great food. Service was fantastic. These people are here with a purpose and are passionate about their food. The pupusas were amazing. They have breakfast too! We will definitely return.",
"Last night I went into El Rey de Oros on whim to pick up a take out menu (I'm vegetarian, so I always like to see what my options are). Right away I was welcomed by a gentleman and I explained I was there just to pick up a menu and look over their vegetarian selection. He was very friendly and explained that they could pretty much accommodate any dish that I wanted to vegetarian because they make EVERYTHING from scratch. We wound up talking a little more and decided to do take-out. I ordered a vegetarian burrito and cheese quesadillas. While I was waiting for my food, I started chatting with a woman who works there-one of the chefs and she was so friendly as well. You can tell that the people who own El Rey de Oros really have a passion and a love for the good they cook. So as I sat a started chatting it up with another gentleman dining in and so at that point I just decided to dine too! \nI was so glad that I did! The chips were delicious and so were the sauces they gave me to try. Everyone was so accommodating in there and GENUINELY friendly. When my food came, I was more than pleasantly surprised. My veggie burrito was massive- not to mention DELICIOUS. I could definitely tell the difference in quality of other burritos with the freshness of the vegetables. When I asked what a side of sour cream was, the server said its $2.00 don't worry about it because it's your first time here. How many places do you know would do that in this day and age? Not too many!\nAt the conclusion of my visit I was intensely satisfied-with the food, the service, and the conversation for the other diner! Like I said earlier, I went in there to grab a take out menu initially and wound up dining in. Please be sure to stop in to El Rey de Oros if you are looking for authentic and delicious food as well as kind and courteous staff members who go above and beyond to ensure you are satisfied. Enjoy!"
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"Today for lunch, I was craving sushi. Typically I'd drive into the Cool Springs area and hit up a fave spot, but today, I didn't feel like battling the traffic. I headed North to the borderline seedy/uppity side of Franklin to hit up Sakura. \n\nTypically, they aren't that bad. The place opens at 11, so there's never a crowd when I get there. Today there were about seven people inside and I was surprised. The place feels secluded, but it's not. Holed up between a Thai place, The Pond and a cheap video rental store- it tends to not look inviting, but I've eaten at worse. The inside of the resturant is somewhat dark, the only light coming from the front door which is hidden by a Japanese cloth of sorts. The crew is somewhat friendly, but not overly so. Usually everything is cool-\n\nUntil today that is. \n\nI ordered a Spider Roll and your typical \"Oh look! I'm a fancy American eating sushi\" (which translates to Crunchy crab roll) fare. That's all- nothing extravagant. I just wanted to get my sushi on and eliminate the craving. \n\nOnce at my desk, I start to devour the sushi. I don't usually wolf my food down, especially sushi (nothing like having a bit of seaweed hung in your throat to make you realize you aren't ready to die yet). As I was finishing up, I had one piece of the Spider Roll left. \n\nI knew, just KNEW as soon as I put it in my mouth I was going to have an issue. There was an overwhelming fish smell and it tasted warm and gummy. Instead of spitting it out, I involuntarily swallowed the roll and knew I'd regret it. \n\nI then barfed it up thirty minutes later. \n\nSakura usually doesn't disappoint, even on the few occasion's I've gone there. But to me, when you barf up a resturant's sushi, that should be your sign to not go back. \n\nSorry Sakura, I can't do it. I just can't barf up anymore rice and bits of crab.",
"A Japanese restaurant that's not a chain in Franklin? I admit, my expectations were low. I was pleasantly surprised by a diverse menu that pleased the globe trotter in me and also my not as adventurous yet still curious mom. I ordered the chef's choice Sushi Dinner, knowing that this would be a good gauge for the rest of the sushi menu. My mom ordered sesame chicken and shrimp from the hibachi grill.\n\nThe chef gave me a nice array of nigiri, salmon roe, and a tuna roll. The tuna maki (roll) was a B+, but I would have preferred a spicy tuna maki come with the dinner. The nigiri were wonderful (A+), and the best surprise was toro (fatty tuna). Yum. My mom loved her shrimp and chicken, which came in a large portion for a great price.\n\nThe service was attentive and there was no wait for a table on a this weekday evening. I'll return and next time I'll try some desert too.",
"I probably go to Sakura 3-5 times a month. I have been a regular customer there for about 6 years, through several ownership changes. \nIt helps that I can walk there, but I would pass lots of popular sushi places to eat here, if I had to. \n\nThe current owners, Janice and Jun, are wonderful. Exceptionally friendly, and always honest about what's fresh and giving samples of things they think I might like. \n\nI don't particularly like the interior of the restaurant, and they are always playing mid-90's rock (the same blues traveler song plays EVERY time I'm there) but it's clean and nice enough. \n\nThey have the typical fare - altho their miso soup and their squid and seaweed salads are definitely higher quality than previous tenants (and most sushi places in Nashville) - and a noodle/bento/etc. menu, which I have basically ignored. \n\nMy favorite specialty roll is the Sweetheart - it's ten pieces of tuna, salmon, and avocado with tempura crunchies, wrapped in soy paper and shaped into five hearts. Comes with 2 kinds of sauce. \n\nThey also have some vegetarian choices, and my fav yummy sweet potato roll. \n\nTip: \nIf ordering take-out, go in to order and let them pick some special things for you - then go next door to the Pond for a drink, or across the parking lot to rummage in the Goodwill. \n\nIf you pay cash, they take 5% off your total. \n\nThey also have a pretty great lunch special. \n\nI want this place to stay in business, so please go!",
"I enjoy sushi and i have dined at this place several times (2009) primarily because it was close to me and the prices were very affordable. \n\nThey also have great lunch specials.\n\nIt is a hole in the wall place, with ok decor and ambience. \n\nThe food.....particularly the sushi is a hit or a miss. I've had sashimi that tasted way too fishy, not properly thawed and simply just didnot cut it from a freshness standpoint (which is very critical for sashimi lovers). Sometimes, i luck out and it turns out to be fresh. I do get tummy aches after wards on several occasions. So stay away from the sashimi or raw rolls -- i suspect this is probably because they do not have the high volume to keep an adequate supply of fresh fish coming in on a daily basis.\n\nI've also tried their teriyaki dishes --generous in proportion but way too salty. (and i love salty dishes...this was too much)\n\nThe staff is very friendly, since it is owned and run by a couple. They do a great job of remembering their customers. \n\nBut all in all, when it comes to sushi, I can find better.",
"cute place. very very friendly staff! quick service too! food were good.",
"Who knew there was a great sushi place in Franklin? This place has a sort of hole-in-the-wall vibe....home-y and comfortable.\n\nWe ordered a glass of wine & beer (typical) and appreciated the choices & prices. We ordered the age-dashi tofu which was good. They cut the tofu into large squares, but I prefer cubes. More crispy stuff.:) But still good. We also tried the fried calamari which was nice & crispy with a good texture (not chewy).\n\nThe sushi here is really good too. Every roll we had was very pretty, and all the seafood tasted fresh. My favorite was the JJ Roll, which we joked & called it the \"Wavy Gravy\" roll because it was very colorful - sort of tie-dye. \n\nI really wish there was some sort of background noise....like music, or a TV. However, what this place lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for in service and food. We'll certainly come back.",
"For some time now my fiancé and I have been searching for a truly delicious sushi in Franklin, as driving out of our way after she gets off work to get really good sushi can be a pain. About a year ago we first heard about this place and tried visiting on a Sunday; big mistake, they were closed.\n\nHowever, we finally tried them earlier this week when some friends of ours invited us to join them for dinner there. Turns out not only was this the place they had been telling us about for ages, but it was also where our friend Josh worked before he married his now wife Carolyn. This restaurant had also catered their wedding (though given the circumstances this may have been a unique case), and it is not hard to see why. They are absolutely delicious!\n\nI had the sushi/sashimi combo which was so good it just melted in my mouth. My fiancé had several rolls, and though they were a little big, they were so flavorful! Of particular note, was the Octopus sashimi on my plate. It was perfectly flavored with lemon and just so good.\n\nWith the sushi came both a house salad and miso soup like at many sushi restaurants. However, unlike other sushi restaurants the miso soup had a unique and comforting flavor to it that made it obvious that it was not from a mix, but homemade and very good. As for the ginger dressing on the salad, it was not like the others we had before as it was sweeter and had a slight kick to it, also definitely homemade.\n\nAs our hosts knew the owners we also got some tempura sweet potato on the house that was fried perfectly.\n\nI have absolutely no complaints about this place. They are really good and the husband and wife that own and operate the place are really nice. I hope to return soon to try more of their delicious food and partake of their top notch hospitality.",
"My fiance and I recently went out to dinner with two of our friends that were moving away. They were regulars at Sakura, so they recommended it to us. We had been wanting to try this place for awhile, so we met up with them for dinner.\n\nI tried the yellowtail roll, crunchy crab roll, gyoza, miso soup, salad, and fried rice. The gyoza was so tasty that it left me wanting more. I also enjoyed their soup and their salad, which had a different tasting ginger dressing that I really liked. Their fried rice was also good as well. I liked that the staff paid attention to people with food allergies...I am allergic to corn, so they made sure to take good care of my food so that I wouldn't have any reactions to it.\n\nThe rolls were delicious...what I really liked was how big the portions were. The rolls were so big that I could order one and be full after it. Their crunchy crab roll had a sauce on it that was a little spicy, but not too hot so that I was able to enjoy it. \n\nThe owners of the restaurant were so friendly and charming. Our friends knew them well, so thanks to that we also received sweet potato tempura on the house. :)\n\ni hope to go back soon and try some more of their food!",
"While the employees are very friendly, the food just flat out sucks. I ordered chicken fried rice... Had been sick all day and thought it would be a safe bet. Not so. I don't know how its possible to mess up fried rice, but with the chemically and extremely bland flavor, they did. So sad. I remember this place used to be decent.",
"First timers tonight! Sushi was fresh and very tasty. Pad tai was very good as well. The service was excellent. Another great little find in Franklin! We'll be back."
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"Bottom Line:\nIndependent, Pizza - (Good Ingredients, Prep Needs More Care), Customer Service Needs Improvement\n\nOverview:\nThe previous tenant, Lin-Ferry Pizzeria, a decent pizza place with a very friendly staff, is now occupied by Uncle Leo's. The interior may have one table for dining inside, but primarily, this is a carry-out joint. The Uncle Leo's owners have made some nice cosmetic improvements to the customer entrance, as well as to the exterior. Although these enhancements are nice, I must admit there are some other areas that can use some work, specifically, the food preparation and their customer service.\n\nFood:\nI ordered a large sausage and onion pizza, well done. I also ordered a large house salad requesting romaine lettuce only and leaving the cheese off, as I am not a fan of iceberg lettuce. \n\nOnce I got home, I was really looking forward to trying to Faloni's sauce. As I understood, this location is an offshoot of Faloni's on Manchester near Dogtown, which has been in business for some time. Well, I must admit, I did enjoy all the ingredients on this pizza. Everything worked well together. The problem I had with the pizza is that the sausage pieces on the pizza were almost patty size. This made the sausage a bit sparse on the pizza, as well as making each bite of sausage a mouthful of more sausage than pizza.\n\nThe house salad, unfortunately, was disappointing as well. The flavor was OK, but the leafs of romaine were miniature. It was like I got the bottom of bag of the leaves of romaine. Personally, I am not a fan of lettuce leaf \"backbone\". I felt like I was eating a full salad worth of backbone. I realize this is a personal preference, but I do think you would not make a salad that had nothing but small leafs.\n\nService:\nAs soon as I entered from outside, I was greeted by Donna. I remember her name because the lady who was in line ahead of me introduced herself to her. Well, when I approached the counter, the phone rang. I watched Donna answer the phone and then proceed to take the caller's order, including answering questions about the menu. I thought given that I was standing in line and at their counter ready to order, I should have been given priority. On the same note, when I asked about the salad and the type of lettuce used, she acted like it was a problem. If I recall correctly, it was one of the food handlers in back that chimed in and said they could use the \"caeser\" for my salad to accommodate my request. I assumed that meant they use romaine only for Caeser salad. As a restaurant business owner, I think one would want to try to do what they can to please the customer and not react like the request is going to be a problem. \n\nOne other issue that came up for me was that it was not until I had picked up my completed order that Donna brought to my attention coupons were available. For the same price of a two-topping pizza and salad, I could have ordered a large deluxe pizza and a chef salad; perhaps not the exact same price, but within a dollar or two. I would have appreciated the heads up, as a customer.\n\nSummary:\nI certainly miss Lin-Ferry Pizzeria. Both the staff and the food were what kept me coming back. I am not sure what to think about Uncle Leo's. When I posted on Facebook about the new business and my level of satisfaction, a fellow foodie chimed in that they had been there, as well. Their pizza box apparently was very greasy. I do not know all the details, but it does not sound like my friends enjoyed the experience they had at Uncle Leo's, either.\n\nIn the end, I would be willing to give them another chance, but I think a few things could use some shaping up.",
"Best pizza in Saint Louis:\nI have been to Uncle Leo's four times now, and have had great experiences. The people that answer the phone were polite and informative. They told me up front about their specials. I asked them about their ingredients and was told that most of all the ingredients come from the hill, but the pizza dough is made from scratch every day from a family recipe. Also the pizza sauce is homemade. I have had Pizza, Italian sub, Hamburger and fries and an appetizer called Spinocci (WOW). I have had several pizzas, even picked up seven for a party. The pizzas were hot and loaded with fresh ingredients. The crust is thin and more like a cracker than dough. The Italian sub was unbelievable and loaded with meat. Now for the Hamburgers, my wife had the regular cheeseburger and fries and I had the double cheeseburger. You had better be hungry because the double was about a pound of meat, and cooked just like I ordered it. The last pizzas I ordered were half baked. The next day I baked them at 450 degrees for 5 min and they were perfect!!! \nKeep it up Uncle Leo's",
"This was the first time that I was at Uncle Leo's Pizza. I found it to be a very quaint little place just a few tables for EAt in mostly carry out. I think they have a real niche in the market. I love their pizza and try to get there any chance I can. All the staff was very friendly,very service oriented and wanted to make sure everything was perfect.i'm not sure how they make their pizzas the same every time you have them but I love the consistency that I know whether I get a pizza there this evening or if I get one there in six months it will taste just the same. That is so important in the restaurant industry.\n\nI wish you guys all the success in the world for your new adventure.",
"Try the Donna's pizza! Excellent with chicken, spinach, sauce, and bacon!! The chicken cooked very well and blended in very well with the cheese. We also had the wings and T-ravs also very good, will definitely order them again. The pepperoni pizza excellent crust very fresh and easy to bite into. Donna a wonderful host we even got the deal she pointed out on the menu!",
"My first time tonight. I got mix mozzarella and provel with sausage , green pepper. The pizza well prepared but no real flavor. Cheese bland not much flavor to sauce. \n\nI had order of toasted ravioli and it was good. \n\nTo many grest pizza options in SOCO to try this one again. Sorry guys .",
"Stopped by this little gem because I heard it was good, best move I could have made. I ordered a pizza and a salad. The salad was amazing and the croutons to die for. Then the pizza came out. I ordered a small provel cheese with mushrooms and onion. The only thing I was upset about was I did not order a large!!!! It was the best pizza I have had in quite some time. Not to mention one of the owners, his name was Alex, was so friendly and made you want to come back. I have told everyone to give it a try, truly delicious, you won't be disappointed!!!!",
"Probably one of the best thin crust pizzas I have ever had. Blows Imo's out of the water. I can not stress enough how fresh everything is. Even the salads have homemade croutons and rope provel. Their sausage is amazing!",
"i don't know that I'd go so far as to say it's the best pizza in south county, but we had this for lunch last week and it was delicious. i got the lunch pizza and salad. the pizza was good, your typical st louis pizza...but the salad was delicious and loaded with provel. if you work within the delivery area, it's worth your time!",
"I have been eating Leo's Pizza in Kansas City MO for about 30 years now. This is my first time coming to Uncle Leo's here in the STL area. I have to say that Leo would be pleased. This is like a slice of home for me. These guys know what they are doing. They are friendly and do a great job. I would give them 10 stars if I could. If you haven't been to Uncle Leo's yet please go! You'll be glad you did.",
"Uncle Leo's pizza is my new favorite pizza \nSpot, what a deal two (2) Large one topping for $18.99, I ordered one sausage and one bacon, homemade sauce and provel cheese these pizzas are very tasty, another Failoni's St. Louis hit, try this great find i'am sure you will enjoy!!!"
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"Love it. The turkey grinder is soooo good. Fries are crisp and tasty. In the winter the dinning area is entirely too cold to eat in.",
"Last Saturday, I went to Mike's because I heard from a friend they had unique brick oven pizza. As I approached the building, I saw two neon signs advertising the fact that they did have brick oven pizzas. I got excited. \n\nI parked on the street (no parking lot) and, upon entering the building, I noticed not one, but two (!) brick ovens to my left. The layout of the building was odd. I later learned that it was a former grocery store. There are three rooms with the kitchen located in the back left. I sat down in the front room awaiting someone to take my order. This took some time. While I was sitting in the booth, I noticed a model train track running along the wall and exiting the room through a tunnel (will explain the significance of this later). \n\nI ordered, from the newspaper-like menu, a medium with steak and sweet peppers. I saw the confusion in the worker's face and wasn't sure what to make of it at first. Turns out he thought I was ordering a cheesesteak and not a brick oven pizza! Once we cleared up this misunderstanding, I sat back down and drank a glass-bottled Coke. \n\nAs you recall, I said I would mention more about the train. Here it is. If you can believe it, he pizza was delivered to my table via train. After the disbelief subsided, and my pizza was on my table, I looked around for the normal array of spices/parm cheese that you would find at a pizzeria. I instead saw a sign that said, ring bell for service. I rang the bell, an employee came out to the counter and asked what I needed. I told her I needed some salt. She sent out the train again with a little car full of not only salt and pepper, but also various spice packets. \n\nAs I let my pizza cool off, I got up to use the restroom. As I said, the layout of the building was odd because it formerly housed a grocery store. I accidentally opened a door, thinking it was the bathroom, but it was actually the basement. There was a man hunched over in the corner with soot on his face. It appeared that he was trying to cool down because he was using a pizza box to fan himself. I could see why he needed to do so because I immediately felt the intense heat wafting up from the basement. Having some knowledge of brick ovens, I realized that they must have an Olivia Brick Oven (the type that is coal fired from a lower level). These type of ovens are preferable because they allow the heat to rise through a stack, keeping the heat and smoke out of the dining area. I guess this poor gent was in charge of keeping the coal fire stoked. I apologized for the intrusion and went looking for the proper entrance to the bathroom. \n\nThe bathroom was your typical, clean, unisex bathroom. \n\nI enjoyed two slices of my pizza and took the rest home. I ate it again the next day and it was just as good. I would recommend this place.",
"5 stars for the pizza. 3 stars for the garlic bread. Average it out, you get 4 stars.\n\nOnly real brick oven pizza place in the area. Dining area is mediocre, location isn't ideal. But hey, good food, right?",
"Great Italian hoagie, good wings and pizza. Prices are fair. Friendly staff. A bit cramped at the counter.",
"I had a coupon and decided to continue my quest for the ultimate white pizza. Mike's pizza was very good and the service by the staff was very good. I did find the prices a bit high but the pizza is very good and I have not seen many good pizza places in Pottstown (my other spot that I order from is the one across from Redner's market).",
"This is our go-to place in town for pizza. They have fantastic daily deals. The sauce is great on the pizzas. We usually get delivery. They are NEVER dishonest with the delivery time. It's nice because they will tell you if it's going to be 40 minutes and let you know that the Sicilian pizza takes a little bit of extra time. The delivery guy always has a steaming pizza and the cheese is never sliding all over the place. Oh and if you save up 10 boxes, you get a large cheese pizza for free. I am one pizza away. We usually call them once a week because it is so good.",
"Once again disappointment... Tried ordering from them once again, after three years thinking they may have changed. Food arrived warm not hot... Driver was rude and unprofessional, not happy with his performance and the lack of consumer severs....Will not order from there again.",
"Best pizza and stromboli around. The brick ovens are top notch and delivery an amazing hot yummy 5 star meal. The sauce is my favorite, nothing like it anywhere.",
"Great Food. Great Daily Specials and friendly neighborhood pizza place",
"I moved to pottstown a couple months ago and since I love pizza, I had to find a local pizza place. This place has the best pizza and strombolis locally. The employees are also super friendly and accommodating anytime i dropped in. I cant really comment on the rest of the menu, but this is my reccomendation for local pizza. Also great specials"
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"Mass Ave Wine Shoppe (MAWS) has a great selection of affordable and unique wines. I went about a month ago for the grand opening of their cafe and loved the experience. \n\nThe atmosphere is warm and the staff is very helpful and welcoming. You can buy wines by the bottle or glass, and the cafe offers a small but delicious selection of sandwiches, cheeses, meats and desserts. MAWS is also a good place to stop and pick up a specialty bottle of wine as a gift -- they even have a nice 'Evil' 'Bitch' duo for that someone special! I'm always looking for a place in town that has Greek wines for sale, and while MAWS didn't have what I wanted, they did offer to special order a case for me.\n\nI definitely recommend heading a little further north on Mass Ave to get to MAWS. Parking was easy the night I was there -- always a plus when you're downtown! And... there's a chocolate shop next door for your sweet tooth fix!",
"I love this place, and not just because it is walking distance from my home. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and always eager to help pick out wine, cheese and specialty beers.\n\nThey recently added chairs and tables and some new menu items for dine-in. Next time you come in to pick up your weekly supply, don't forget to bring a friend so you can share a bottle, try out some cheese and if your lucky sample some red velvet mini-cupcakes (3 for $1!). It's a nice atmosphere to drink- in the company of so many bottles of wine and beer!",
"i love their A GOAT, COW, & SHEEP walk into a Wine Shoppe cheese board & i love that they bring Farmers in during the Winter to sell their wares, the staff is so friendly",
"I found Mass Ave Wine Shop by way of a friend in Chicago who told me about Italian classes that were being held there in June. For a reasonable price you got a glass of wine of your choice and an hour with a remarkable Italian instructor. I thought it was the best deal in town!\n\nWhile there I discovered the wall of wines, most under $15.00 and I have been going back weekly. I found wonderful South African wines and also took home a bottle of Bitch.\n\nThis is not a snobby wine shop. It is ok to not know a lot. The staff is friendly and helpful.",
"Manic Mondays: Buy 3, get 1 Free! I love this place! Jill knows her wine! I love that you can get a great tasting bottle of wine and not spend a whole lot of money on it. I'm a big fan! \n\nQuick tip: check out The best chocolate in town while you are here!",
"Looking for GREAT wines...look no further than Mass Ave Wine Shoppe! Jill, owner and Mermaid, really knows her wine and she passes that wealth of knowledge onto her customers in the way of a great selection of wines, most of which are under $15 a bottle! And that's just the wine...\n\nIn the mood for some delicious cheese and meat plates? Perhaps a yummy gourmet cupcake? How about a goat cheese, sundried tomato and pesto torte??? You can get all that and more both dine in and to go. Jill has a lovely, intimate space where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a munchie plate with friends or your significant other. There's also always great local art on the walls, fun weekly events (like FREE wine tastings at 5 pm every Tuesday) and always something new for you to try!",
"Someone who knows how to throw (read: not me) could throw a football to here from my front porch (you just have to figure out how to launch it over I-65). Here's an idea: experience the Mass Ave Wine Shoppe and you'll feel as if you could fly right over the freeway. \n\nThis place is so: unique, comfortable, welcoming and, enticing! \n\nA wine store / wine cafe! I'm immediately transported to tranquility when I walked in here. \n\nRandom question: \"Do you have that Wandering Aengus Cider?\"\n\n\"Of course.\"\n\n\"Do you have it cold?\"\n\n\"Of course.\" \n\nOhhh, and I get to hunt for it in the back fridge? You know the way to my wallet / heart which is allowing me to rumble through a hodge podge fridge touching, moving everything on my way to my goal and, oph!, just like that, I have many bottles in my hand ready to go!\n\nA giant wall of wine that're $15 or under! Just like my motto... no more than $15 for wine & no more than $15 for concerts! Wall of wine. Wall of sound. City of lovely local businesses!",
"Really, is there anything more disappointing than going to a BIG liquor store, sifting through hundreds or thousands of bottles of wine, finding one that sounds interesting (or has a cool label), getting said bottle of wine home, uncorking it.........and having it taste like prune juice or something else unmentionable? Well, I have never had to worry about any wine purchase at MAWS. Every wine carried in the store (most bottles $15 or under) has been sampled and certified by the extremely knowledgeable owner. Wouldn't you rather support local business rather than a corporate chain? And, wouldn't you rather go to a smaller, classier, more intimate shop with local art adorning the walls and a cold case filled with enticing meats and cheeses? Plus, maybe you'd like to sit and enjoy a glass of vino and sample a gourmet meat & cheese plate or perhaps a baguette sandwich filled with local or imported meats & cheeses? Yes. Yes you would. Entertaining hint: A bottle of red and a goat cheese/sun-dried tomato/pesto torte and some good crackers or fresh artisan bread will thrill you and your guests.",
"I went here for the first time yesterday. I really like the atmosphere of the shop and the selection of wines. I moved here from CA so I get homesick sometimes but I am not a wine snob by any means. Unfortunately, the service wasn't as friendly as I had wished. I even tried to engage the staff member and she was cold, but waved to many people out the window behind me. I just think this little shop is so cute, it's too bad the staff person wasn't friendlier.",
"I love this place! Jill, Lisa and the rest of the staff are very helpful. They have a small, well-priced wine selection tailored to everyday wines. Most of their wines are under $15. Their selection is unique with many wines that you won't find elsewhere. The staff is very familiar with their wines which is nice if you're tired of the \"I don't know, I haven't had that wine\" response you hear elsewhere. \n\nMy favorite thing about this place is that you can purchase wines and enjoy them there (at shelf prices!!) along with one of their meat and cheese plates. This is a fantastic place for a cheap date. My wife and I have been going there for a long time (I proposed to her here). There are many people who come back regularly so it has a nice community feel.\n\nThey also have many different events like wine tasting tuesdays, bottle specials on mondays, wine and canvas, etc. Overall, its a fantastic place and one that I really appreciate having around. You should come here! Definitely a must visit."
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"I brought my mother to this Franklin location for her birthday for breakfast. We asked for a booth and was told they were cleaning one off - we also saw them cleaning one off. Several couples came in behind us and were seated at tables. One of the couples was not happy with the table and requested a booth - they were given our booth. The hostess came out and told us they were not happy with the table and when they saw the booth being cleaned off - they requested it - she apologized. We left and went somewhere else. I contacted Ihop mgmt about the situation. I was promised a free breakfast to be mailed to my address and I never received them, so unfortunately mgmt doesn't stand behind what they say. I informed mgmt about my first experience at his Ihop when they first opened and about the hair in my food, but because they were new - we wanted to give them a second chance. Since, they gave the booth away to another couple on their second chance, we will not be going back and neither will my family and friends. Try Dotson's downtown Franklin for breakfast if u haven't already - they are amazing!",
"Don't waste your time. Should have known when I sat down and the waitress brought dirty glasses of ice water this was going to be an experience. The coffee good, everything else gross. Had the bacon omelette-- bacon was raw, eggs undercooked and the whole plate looked like a 10 yr old was learning to cook I the back. Presentation was less than ideal. Slop on a plate... Needless to say.. Great location, great name brand-- horrible cooks and dish washers killing the experience!",
"The new Franklin location - nice and clean... Servers are trying hard. Coffee great - they give you your own carafe... We have only had breakfast items there. Good food, good prices. Even have Nutella crepes!",
"Hubby and I visited about a month ago, long enough for their Grand Opening kinks to have gotten worked out. (Not that I know of any, but just in case).\n\nOur wait on a Saturday morning at 9 AM was only about 5 minutes, and we were greeted and served quite promptly.\n\nIt's a standard ihop experience, hot coffee, loads of condiments on the table to choose from, and pancakes. Our experience was pleasant, and most everyone around us seemed to be experiencing the same. Nothing especially significant to report, other than the yelper who was presented a dirty glass, etc. - we didn't see any of that, and I was trying to look around to find a flaw.\n\nI enjoyed the multi-grain pancakes variey with granola, very good. Hubby went the opposite spectrum and ordered the cinammon bun pancakes, thankfully with the \"goo\" on the side. It was a sweet hot mess, but he enjoyed himself.\n\nSo don't overthink it, go get yourself some pancakes already. They're open.",
"Nothing special here. Food is typical IHOP fare / quality which isn't very good, but it's tough to mess up a pancake.\n\nPlace is new, but aging quickly due to the outdated corporate design. \n\nServers are very pleasant and attentive.\n\nYou know what you're going to get so set your expectations appropriately and you won't be disappointed.",
"I really wanted this place to be a casual, go-to weekend breakfast place. Unfortunately, the staff is inattentive and sometimes just plain rude. I have been here four times but will not return. The food was ok, but the staff made my visits horrendous. They did not refill drinks, were not friendly, and once your food was served, you would never see your server again...until it was time to give you your check...at which point, the servers were all smiles, hoping for that nice tip. Skip this place and go to the Waffle House across the street.",
"My husband and I ate here recently. \n\nWe had to ask for water three times before we it. \n\nMy husband's meat was not well cooked and his mashed potatoes were cold. The side of soup was only half full.\n\nTrash and food on the floors.\n\nCoffee was watery. \n\nWe wont be back. There are so many other restaurants to go too with better service and food. We left feeling that it was huge waste of money.",
"So you get seated, they bring your coffee, and you don't have any silverware. Maybe they forgot this one time. I can always stir with my finger. But no creamer, either. So you have to ask. For silverware and creamer. Scrambled eggs with cheese... Cheddar or American? Doesn't matter, they forgot the cheese too. The Kid's Pancake covers half the plate - a small plate. Come on! Spend that extra 12 cents and giv'em a decent pancake! Like Cracker Barrel does. Get with the program, people! You're a PANCAKE restaurant!\n\nI've been to other IHOPs that are run much better. I LIKE IHOP. Their crepes are fantastic and overall food is good. But I don't like this one. The servers are rushed and clueless. The restaurant is decorated in 60's decor. The restrooms are littered. Hate to break the news to you, but your restaurant is soon to be a hamburger joint under a different name.",
"IHOP is a chain, so I entered with chain restaurant expectations. This food is okay- just what I expected. Not terrible but not great either. But the service is TERRIBLE. Everyone working in the restaurant, from the guy at the front register, to the hostess, to the server, acted as though they would rather be getting an unsedated colonoscopy than actually having to interact (much less be pleasant) to customers. Management really should take a look at their staff and adjust accordingly.",
"So came here for lunch on a Monday, and though the service was ok, it was sort of weird to. The waitress was nice, but when she gets into a weird conversation with a table about how her husband and children are crazy at the holidays and then starts sharing personal stories that should stay personal, it becomes uncomfortable for others around them.\n\nI ordered this blue cheese steak meal, and the picture showed a small amount of sauce and blue cheese on a steak over potatoes. Perfect I thought, and the waitress mentioned it was her new favorite meal. What I got was exactly what the picture showed, plus about a pound worth of blue cheese drowning the entire plate. It was so overpowering I had to use the potatoes to scrape off the sauce and the blue cheese to get to the meat. Also, why ask how you want your meat cooked, if you serve the meat so thin it could only be cooked raw or done, theirs no medium in a steak that's less than half an inch thick lol. \n\nNow obviously I should have come for the pancakes as that's what I hop is realy known for, but the test of an establishments is if they can cook their entire menu with skill, and especially considering it was the most expansive item on the menu."
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"I went to Lulu's today for the first time with our 15 month old. What a great place! They have a large play area, including books, foam blocks, a Lego wall, indoor slide/swing, and a ball pit. My son had a ball playing and we even picked up some snacks from the small cafe area they have inside. The atmosphere inside is so cute and we will be frequenting this adorable place plenty as the weather gets cold. \n\nMy only complaint was a few parents who seemed more interested in talking on the phone than watching their rambunctious three year olds so my son did end up as a living hurdle for them to jump over a few times! Lulu's does a good job trying to offset this, though, by having a staff member patrol the play area.\n\nAlso, just a heads up, adults and kids are required to take off their shoes so moms, wear socks so you don't end up barefoot like me!",
"I heard about Lulu's while I was with my 9 mth old at Gymboree. I walked right over to check it out and found out it is FREE for children up to 12 mths which is amazing for me! The people that work there are awesome along with the great food choices!! The Spanish vibe is different, unique and great for the community. I have gone several times now and my child loves being there and learning from the other children. Lulu's is becoming part of our daily routine now!",
"this is quite possibly the cutest place for both parents and kids ever!!! The staff is super friendly with the exception of the woman that teaches the mommy and me time ($20/first kid or $25 for two kids). The other moms and I were playing with our kids in the open play area and she came over to tell us about it. Except rather than leave it at that, she kept insisting that we join her 'right now' lol. \n\nOtherwise, the place is PERFECT! Tons of toys for kids, slides, ball pit, puzzles, reading nooks. toy riding cars, a swing, giant chalkboard to write on. They also have a separate arts and crafts area. \n\nThe cafe is super cute as well. And it is right next to the play area where you can still keep an eye on your kids.\n\nBest part? If you play in the am, you can come back all day! You pay once and it's good all day!\n\nThe area is also very clean. The toys are all nice and new. I heard they clean out the ball pit every day! \n\nThis is a great addition to the area. We will be back often, esp to host some bday parties!!",
"Came here for the first time today with my 25 month old and 3 month old. The staff here was incredibly helpful and friendly in helping me juggle the two when I was coming in and checking out. Maneuvering the stairs with a toddler and a snap and go would have been difficult without their help, but someone greeted me as soon as I opened the door and came up to help. \n\nIn addition to the wonderful play areas and toys for my toddler, there was a quieter area for my baby in the back, designated the mothers station, which includes a large, comfortable nursing glider. I felt comfortable leaving my baby there under a toy bar for a few minutes and keeping my eye on both the babies. \n\nI really don't have much to add to the existing reviews. I highly recommend this adorable, friendly, affordable play space for young tots.",
"I love it here. Ive been to other indoor play spaces and lulu's casita is just is perfect. This place is small enough that kids don't get overwhelmed by the options, and you can sit still in a comfy spot and watch them. I love the cozy simplicity of it - it manages to capture the essence of what a play space needs - a few fun gross motor spaces, and some toys that are different than the ones your child has at home. Voila! perfect place for a mom who just needs to take her kids somewhere out of the house! Even better, it is so affordable and the owners/employees are so sweet and lovely. .. You can go again & again and feel great about it :)",
"Love this place. An all-in-one oasis for play, socialization, snacks, and learning...the owners thought of every single detail. Great decor and atmosphere. My 9 month old and I had a blast, we both can't wait to return!",
"We love Lulu's! Though it can get a little packed/crazy as the day wears on. Our toddler is quite pleased with all the goings-on there, and it's been a nice change of scenery when the weather is icky or we just need to get out of the house. Highly recommend!",
"This place makes me feel like there is hope for the Main Line. The play area is both adorable and immaculate. The cafe has food so good you won't want to share with your kiddos: La Colombe coffee, empanadas, and the best kale chips (provided by local eatery The Tasting Room - also in Ardmore on Lancaster) Seriously, who knew kale chips were so good? And there is a bit of Latin flair added to everything. Story time in both English and Espagnol, artwork, even Santa Claus was wearing cowboy boots when I was there. Check this place out.",
"I really liked Lulus!!! And so did my kids:)) I love that it's very close to my house. \nIt's a super cute place for kids. I love the decor of the place. It's clean! And there is a dirty toys container for when kids will start putting toys in their mouths.\n\nWorkers are very nice and helpful.\nAtmosphere is great. \n\nIt did get a little crowded there at some point. And I started to get a headache but once it's not as crowded its great. \nMy kids loved the ball pit! \nCoffee is good to:) \n\nWe will be definitely coming back! \nOh and the great thing is if you pay for your children's admission you can come back later in the day again for as long as you like and it's free!:))",
"I have been here with my mom's club (don't side eye me- it's a legitimate thing!) and got a discounted admission. Otherwise, I think the $8 regular price would make me hesitate to go here, which is a shame because it is clean, bright and a fun place to play. I realize that may not be a deal breaker for most people, but I am like Old Mother Hubbard, so $24 a shot gets expensive. They do have club cards, which are cheaper in the long run, so I will look into that. If you have a 3 year old and a craving for coffee, go here. You will both leave happy."
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"Yup...it's strip mall Chinese restaurant, BUT it is head and shoulders above Nashville's other offerings. The atmosphere is meant for take out with a couple of booths and unbelievably bad lighting. Decorations (warnings?) include a horrifyingly green tank with some next generation goldfish who can apparently thrive in algae (think Simpson's three eyed goldfish from the nuclear power plant). My six year old and I wondered at the same time 'is that fish alive?'. That being said, if atmosphere wasn't an issue, I'd give the food 4 stars. My family isn't wildly adventurous in dining, but the teriaki beef, dumplings, boneless ribs and fried rice were all solid and enjoyable offerings. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. Service is fast and friendly. It requires a bit of gesturing and pointing to get your choices across, but they are good humored about it and it is a lot of food for the money. Just leave the kids in the car and don't stare too long at the fish tank.",
"This place is incredible. We don't take out but have started since this place came to the area. LOVE LOVE LOVE this strip mall chinese food joint.",
"The lady that owns the place is extremely nice and friendly. My daughter says their chicken lo mein is the best and I'll say I have to agree. Dumplings are really good as well as the chicken and veggies from the diet menu.",
"Let me start by saying, I don't do take-out and i'm not a fan of Chinese and I LOVE this place. The food is available for pick-up in about 10 mins and is freshly prepared with NO MSG. You can also eat in the restaurant. I love the steamed mixed veggies with chicken breast and brown rice. The garlic sauce comes on the side and you can use as much or little as you like. The prices are reasonable and I can easily enjoy 3-4 meals from one dinner entree. My husband loves the curry chicken with brown rice.",
"Stopped by while in the area. Food was very good, service was great and food came very fast. It's a tiny hole in the wall, but it was very busy with take out while I ate there. I would go again.",
"This place is ok. Its in a convenient location right next to Publix if you are in the mood for take out on your way home. Lo-mein is good, egg rolls are good, the soups have almost no flavor though. The food is ready quick and the price is right for what it is!",
"China Panda is my quick-fix for late work nights and is always wonderful. I cannot tell you how many times my husband and I have ordered take-out from this neighborhood chinese restaurant, but we've never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and seems to be family operated. Everything they have to offer is very similar to all other casual take-out Chinese restaurants, but here, it's never too greasy, never overcooked, never underpowering, never overwhelming, and always hits the spot! Also, II have never regretted eating here the following day; I can't say this about numerous other take-out places.",
"Yummy! Love the dumplings!! But anything we have ordered is good. Best Chinese take out in the area ny far!",
"For a while I was enjoying the steamed chicken and vegetables with sauce on the side while I was minding what I was eating. One day I ate here for lunch a few months back and ended up with a horrible case of food poisoning. I hadn't been anywhere else to that day so it narrowed down the options. Unfortunately, I won't be returning here for my take out.",
"Great Chinese food in Bellevue!! Good value for the money. Their brown rice is expensive though. Egg rolls and egg drop soup are great. Love all the entrees I have tried there. Much better than China Spring right down the road."
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"I went there on way to work this morning and was greeted nicely by Ramon. I got my bacon burrito quickly and he gave me an extra sauce and didn't even act like I was asking for gold like they do at outher taco joints-namely Los Betos! Blllahhhh...\nI am so glad Filiberto moved to the neighborhood. \nMy bacon burrito was awesome, just the right amount of fillings and tasted great even after I warmed it up in microwave 3 hours after I bought it. Arrrriiibbbaaa, muuuy bueno.....I love me some Filibertos!!! Thanks for the quick and great service today!",
"Seriously, save yourself a stomach ache. I worked next to this place for years. Every now and than, I would try again. Consistently disgusting.",
"How can you said , \"charles\" that , you have try these place for years , if its been open for a week? And i personally think its the best taco shop in tucson ,plain and simple \" the best\".",
"Absolutely, positively the BEST fast Food Mexican place~!! Everything is always fresh and they really hook you up with the amazing service, smiles, love of their work and extras like lemons and hot sauce~!! I am so happy they replaced the Wendy's~! This is Real Food~!!!",
"I did not have a good experience with this Filiberto's. I was the only person when I walked inside and waiting quite a bit just for someone to come take my order. I ordered my food and paid for it, and that's when the weirdness begins. \n\nThey did not have any change for me and told me I had to wait in order to get it. I was in a hurry so obviously this was a little frustration. At the same time, I was not ready to leave paying ten dollars extra for my meal. I waited by the counter and in in a couple of minutes my order was ready. It was handed to me and I continued to wait. From this point to the end, I was asked by three different employees what I was doing waiting by the counter. I told them what the first one told me, and none of them responded with anything. A couple of drive-thru orders and one customer paying at the counter later, I finally got my change. There was no apology for waiting or a simple \"have a good day.\" I felt like an unwelcomed guest. \n\nThe burrito was just okay. Too much tortilla and not enough substance. Slightly better than Viva, but nowhere near as good as Los Betos and Nicos. I doubt I'll come here again.",
"I really like Filiberto's. Have you tried their carne asada fries? I'm an addict, and I can't take them anywhere without people telling me how good they look/smell. The carne asada and ground beef burritos also really good, and inexpensive too. I was also pleasantly surprised by the Carne Asada Quesadilla... it was delicious. \n\nThe chimis are about as good as they come and as cheap as they come without heading down to El Molinito or Casa Molina too, but beware as I've noticed they use beans as filler.",
"This place blows Nico's and Los Betos out of the water. For some reason, the food always is fresh, not matter what time I happen to pass by here. The carne asada burrito is really good and the guacamole is the thick kind, not the watery one, which I despise. It is cheap and open 24/7. What's not to like?",
"I walked in to this location and waited to be greeted. Which never happened guy went to register never said anything like what would you like to order. I should have left but instead I ordered a burrito which was okay. Just like how I was greeted. I will never eat at this place again\n.",
"The best place in town for authentic, fast, and cheap Mexican food! Would highly recommend over any other 24 hour Mexican food place in town.",
"Good stuff!! Service fast and friendly. Definitely will be back. Nico's and Los Beto's does have nothing on this place."
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"Wow, huge portions for a great price. Everything seemed really high quality and tastes great. Far better than all the other options in the area, welcome addition to the neighborhood.",
"This is for Manchester location. I absolutely hate to give a bad review. I was happy to see a version of Lulu's opening near me. I went there when it first opened and ordered carry out. It was decent but nothing to write home about. I went again this weekend because my mom wanted to try it. Let me say that it is in a great location. It is bright and clean and nicely decorated. It is buffet style but they serve you. This is what I can equate it with...food court style Asian food. Why on earth would you have a steam table concept?? The food sits, gets dried out and it's awful. That is what I saw as I came in. It was hard to select an entree because it looked that bad. Maybe if you arrive right after they open, you'll have better luck. A buffet style self serve is better than this. The place was practically empty. Surprisingly, especially since it just recently opened. That should have been an indication to leave. A large Asian family came in, looked at the food and immediately left. I don't understand if you have a kitchen, why made to order food can't be done. The food was cold. I didn't even get an entree because it all looked bad. I could see the stress in the owners face as she kept stirring the food to make it seem fresh. The cook kept looking out the window to see if anyone was there. If you're busy and you have to continually refresh entrees, it's okay to do this but quite honestly, the good isn't that good. A real disappointment.",
"Really couldn't disagree with the previous poster more. We went in on a rainy Wednesday night night around 6:30 and had a wonderful experience. My husband and I both got the 2 entrees/2 sides platter and the portions were HUGE! \n\nWe both had the veggie lo mein and veggie fried rice as our sides. They were loaded with fresh veggies and not overly greasy like many Chinese restaurants. Both were hot and fresh. \n\nFor entrees we both had the Kung Pow chicken, I had the orange chicken and my husband had the beef and broccoli. Again, nothing was greasy, everything was extremely warm and fresh. Kung Pow was minimally spicy, probably a 5/10 but we both like spicy food. \n\nOverall definitely a good, fast, fresh and reasonably priced option in the Rockhill area. We will be back!",
"Food is authentic compared to American Chinese food like Panda Express. Good portion sizes. If you're looking for something new then I would give it a try.",
"Not good. Only 4 entree choices at lunch. Everything looked like had been under the lamp too long. I got black pepper chicken over mixed veggies. Blech....huge portion! But such a waste ..the chicken was swimming in watery liquid, there was a disproportionate amount of celery...and the veggies were mushy. Nothing looked very appealing. Nothing to do with the food, the man behind thecounter had a huge fresh shiner on his eye....said he had too much gin the night b4 and had no idea how it happened. I guess kudos to him for showing up to work, but I wont be back",
"Lulu's is one of my family's favorite quick meals in town. The food is so tasty and the portions are HUGE! The bourbon chicken is a must-try. The options are limited compared to a Chinese buffet but I think it's to their advantage. The flavor and detail they give to their 4 sides, and 10ish entrees is noticeable. For $8 you come away with huge pile of two sides, two entrees and probably a second meal! It's not just an amazing value but the food is incredible. Go! Now!",
"Upscale Panda Express is a bit better but average at best. Dark meat chicken was poor cut and had to cut around for the meat. It is popular for families and food is appropriate for children. Service was good.",
"They have a new menu/ style at this location. We tried a lot of things: crab Rangoon, soups, chicken entree, and fried rice. Both the wonton and the hot & sour soup were good. The crab Rangoon were average. Veggie fried rice was fresh and the best part of the meal. We also had sesame chicken, the meat was a bit slimy and didn't have a ton of flavor. The portions are huge, but we debating leaving the leftovers. For a $40 dinner, I was disappointed.",
"TRY IT AGAIN!!\n\nThey have changed the concept to traditional dining. The menu is much more expansive and cooked to order. While the fast casual concept is a great idea, sometimes it does not fit the needs of the area.\nI had the 8.99 orange chicken lunch special. A hearty portion was cooked to order, came with rice, soup, egg roll and crab rangoon. Basically, I have lunch for 2 days!\n\nThe staff could not be kinder or sweeter. They are excited about the updates, and happy to offer the full menu the Olive location does. I have always been a huge fan of this establishment at both locations. \nI encourage everyone to try it!!",
"Not very good. Typical Chinese restaurant. The menu seemed full of options but I stuck with the orange chicken. Kind of like general tsos but with an orange twist. Anyways, the orange chicken was 85 percent breading. Our of the dinner portion I probe my has about 2oz of actual chicken and 8oz of breading. Horribly unhealthy and misleading. Why do they think anyone wants fried breading drowned in a sugar based sauce? You want real ads in, go to little Saigon."
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"Sunday Brunch is GREAT! Very kid friendly. The spread is abundant. The desserts are plentiful. I suggest the eggs benedict and fresh fruit. I can't wait to go back.",
"Sunday Brunch Full price for adults is $17.99, children age 4 & under are free, children age 5-11 are .70 per year of age.",
"This review is about the Sunday brunch.\n\nWhile the $18 price tag is a little pricey, they have great food and friendly service. More lunch items than breakfast, although they do have a waffle and omelette station. They also had a carving station with whole salmon, ham, and prime rib. Nice fresh salad bar, lots of tasty sides. I really enjoyed the mixed greens with ham.",
"I have not had a better brunch in Indy. It's not the cheapest meal you can get, but the top notch service, and the food that just keeps coming, with the carving station, the omlette station, the table of nothing but desserts- we have had honest to goodness fights over who has to drive home. You guessed it, all of us want to food coma after. I would definitely make reservations if there's even a whiff of a special event/holiday- we've gone before and been turned away. Also, it's not the most accessible restaurant- my friend who uses a wheelchair had to go a long way around to an elevator, but still- good food!",
"I'm a Sunday brunch snob. There, I said it. The Garrison isn't the Fairmont, but it is a lovely place for a reasonably priced brunch with a great selection. Now, I know this will sound a bit odd- I like my mac & cheese al la Kraft. The Garrison's homemade mac & cheese was AMAZING... dangerously close to Shapiro's. Great waffles, desserts, and service. Served in the Blue Herron room- overlooking the golf course. I would definitely go again!",
"The Prime Rib and Salmon make the price worth it before you even start on the line. Standard Breakfast fair done well to include Omelet station and main Lunch items from Baked Chicken to Pastas to Salads to a Kids Bar for the young ones. Save room as their desserts which are rich and filling not the standard boxed stuff. All the food is fresh, tastes home made, with not filler items or short cuts to fill you up.",
"I've been going here for Sunday brunch for years. The quality wasn't as good as it had once been the last few times I have been there but this visit was excellent. Always get the Belgian waffles cooked to order as well as the slice roast beef. My only complaint is the desserts are pretty pedestrian. Good service with no rushing makes for a relaxing Sunday brunch.",
"When it comes to buffets, I am very picky. I use to live in Las Vegas back in the day of the $1.95 buffet, hence my hesitation to even go to a buffet. There, I have now aged myself! Now for the low down on the Garrison's Sunday brunch buffet-- I have to say, when I first walked in, I was not impressed, re: there was the ugly silver buffet line that I always dread and when we sat down, I was a little miffed over the fact that I was siting at an old card table with a white table cloth on it, but then came the surprise--the very pleasant service and the great home style cooking (those usually trump the aesthetics). We grazed through the salad fixings (they did actually have spinach) briefly then went to the carving station, and I filled my plate, since there was two, what the chef called, whole baked salmon that looked great and he opened up the skin to reveal flaky, moist salmon that was awesome. We also tried the prime rib, which was very flavorful but cut the wrong way so a little tough, and pork (a little dry but very tasty), but the salmon was the best. Then came that long line of silver buffet pans, and lo and behold, we found corn meal battered catfish that was flaky and tasty, southern fried chicken that was moist and flavorful, beef tenders that actually melted in your mouth , fresh tender green beans in onions and bacon (and they were still a touch crisp-yummy and fresh), along with the usual suspects of pasta & red sauce, macaroni and cheese, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy and others. They also had a huge waffle and omelet station that we never made, but the server told us that that's one of their specialties since he has every ingredient imaginable (we'll have to try next time). We definitely checked out the dessert station that I couldn't help myself from since it was staring me in the face the whole time I was eating (we sat right next to it). They had several cheesecakes, several pies-fruit, nut and cream, chocolate cake (the only dessert that was disappointing-it was dry), and a great apple cobbler. This is not your over the top, elegant brunch but is a lovely place for a reasonably priced ($17.99) brunch with a great selection. In speaking to the server who was very pleasant, she mentioned they might be serving outside in the future, which I think would be an awesome idea since they have a lovely terrace overlooking a golf course with trees unlike most places that have outside seating that look over a parking lot. Overall, the pros outweighed the cons for me, and I would definitely go again!",
"One of Indianapolis' hidden treasures! Great for everyday and for special occasions!",
"Wedding for a family member. The deck was really nice with great views. The bar-tender was terrific, and would bring my drinks whenever I was getting low without being asked. (I sat near the bar, and tipped generously on my first round) If they do not have the liquor you want, just ask."
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"Pros: Good quality seafood selection. Has seating to eat-in but not a \"date night\" setting etc.... Good timely service. My favorites so far are the: Stuffed Salmon and Spicy Shrimp...YUMMY!!! \n\nCons: Some seafood prices were too high ie: crablegs-10.99/pd kinglegs-18.99",
"I must say that I never paid attention to this place because you see hundreds of seafood places up and down Broad Street.\n\nI decided to give it a try and I wasn't disappointed.\n\nWhen you walk in there were a lot of customers which is a good sign for a restaurant especially on a weeknight. \n\nThey have a very extensive menu and very quick customer service. They restaurant is very clean and they are very courteous. I would definitely come back here. !",
"Excellent little seafood joint. Extremely fresh, fantastic soups, great prices. $12 for 2 gigantic crab cakes + 2 side dishes + bread can't be beat.\n\nI recommend the lobster bisque and cream of crab soups... The crab cakes are fantastic, so is the spicy shrimp. The soft-shell crabs are awesome too (in the proper season, had some yesterday that weren't nearly as good as when I got them earlier in the summer).",
"This place has the best broiled seafood platter, I have ever tasted. You get enough seafood on this platter for two. It gets crowded on the weekends, so call your order in, before you pick it up!",
"Just ate part of my platter from Cameron's and I was highly disappointed after reading how good the seafood was. I got the broiled ultimate platter, hush puppies and seafood salad. The food was very bland and they did not put cocktail or tarter sauce in my bag! I called my order in as suggested by another reviewer which was a good idea because it was crowded. I love seafood and drove 20 mins just to try it but I won't be going back! I'll stick to my usual spots.",
"We grab takeout from here every so often. They recently made some renovations to spruce it up, and it looks nicer than ever. Cameron's has all kinds of seafood, and all the fish is cooked to order. You can even buy fish by the pound to take home and cook yourself! We love their broiled fish platters, which comes with the fish of your choice, rice & steamed veggies or French fries & coleslaw, and a bread roll. The crab gumbo is good in small portions, but when I ate too much of it, the salty taste overwhelmed me. The portions from Cameron's are so huge, we usually have leftovers. The quality of the food's great, but it's better to call in, because walk-in orders may take a while. Usually the wait's for maybe 10 to 20 minutes, but once we waited about 40 minutes with three or four people in front of us in line.",
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the jumbo lump crab cake! In the hood, but worth the trip. People lined up and serviced fairly quickly. Try the tropical slushes! Great treat on hot day!",
"I can't believe I waited until now to try this place. It's a very good take out seafood place and I can't wait to go back. It's not high-end, and the \"dining room\" is more of a waiting room for take out where they also let you eat, but those are not faults by any means. While it may not be the highest-end stuff, everything I had was solid quality and is overall a great value.",
"When other reviewers say, \"Call 1st\", BELIEVE IT!!! Call & order your food before you even step onto the street to get into this place because you're going to wait awhile. Check the website, get the number & CALL!!! Now is the wait worth it, yes it is!!\n\nI asked a friend that lived in the area if the food was good. Their response-\"Oh yeah!\" So I walked in & was hit with a wall, A WALL of people waiting to put in an order. Any other circumstances, I would of left & gone somewhere else. But my friend assured me that the wait would be worth it. About 20 minutes later, I finally made it to the counter & ordered-boiled shrimp scampi & 1/2 lb fried calamire. \n\nAnother 15 minute till my order was ready so I looked around. Yes, they place is clean. You can't even smell the scent of fish in the place. There's fresh seafood ready to go & nicely displayed. It's a little pricey compared to say...Reading Terminal Market but lower than Whole Foods. So depending on what you want, it's can be bargain. \n\nThe staff that interact with the consumers are friendly & have great patience. People change orders at random after ordering, the cooks are tossing out orders at high speed & there's about 20+ people in front waiting but the 2 people at the counter are just as polite & friendly like, no pressure. \n\nWhen I received my order, there were still more people coming in & the line hasn't change in length at all. When I got home, I opened up the containers & chowed down!!! It was so good. I'll be go back there again to eat but I'm calling 1st!!!",
"I am from the midwest, where we have fish houses everywhere, so when I was looking for something similar to what I was use to today, Cameron came up as the best...NOT!!!!!!!! To start with $12.00 for jumbo lump crab cake, that is full of shells is just about as disappointing as can be, I also got the catfish platter, and requested it cooked cajun style....Another bad choice, cajun means full of flavor, my catfish was as bland as water left on the counter for 3 days, and to think I drove damn near 30 mins just to get this crappy food, needless to say, i won't be back, the next time I get a craving for properly cooked catfish, I will go to the store, purchase it myself along with cornmeal, and seasoning's and cook it myself....consider yourself warned!!!!!!!"
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"Reminds me of the Greek Diners back home in NJ. Great Country Omelette I had. Prices are reasonable. I'll be back :) 1/2 lb. burgers start at $5.95 and include Fries. Greek owned the waitress told me. I kind of thought it was :)",
"Great atmosphere, very good food.Try the supreme omelette. I felt like I was in a diner in NY. Reasonable prices and nice people.",
"The difference Between 1 & 5 is 2 1/2. No way to give 2.5 stars so I put 2 Stars.\nThis place is the perfect example of \"MEDIorce.\" (half good half bad).\nOur First time breakfast visit started out OK. Got seated right away, Got served Coffee\nand water right away. The waitress acknowledged our presence. The menu was limited and every thing seemed to be priced per item, a half dozen typical egg omelet combos at best. The waitress took our order like a Robot. The food came out promptly\nbut then the s- - t hit the fan, I had ordered Waffles with Sausage patties and a small OJ . My wife ordered two eggs over with home fries and sausage links. I waited several more minute for Butter to arrive. What I got amounted to mini cups of flavored Lard ( 52% Vegetable oil ) I sent her back for real butter. She came back with my butter but brought with her regular syrup when I asked for NO Sugar syrup. Buy now my Waffle was sub freezing with hard butter crumbled on it, and yes no OJ. My Wife's\nHome Frys looked more like boiled potatoes ( No seasoning or veggies added at all)\nYou had to look hard to tell that they were even put on the Grill. The waitress did follow up to see if we were good but her questions was,\" Is everything good now?\".\nNot \"Can I get you more Coffee, Juice, Cream, or sorry I forgot your OJ/butter/syrup can I get you a refill?\". \"Is everything good?\" or Are you two finished bothering me for\nstupid stuff you don't need\" The Bill came to $18.00 with her mediocre Tip. I've\nhad much better for much less. Sorry Thousand Island Cafe'. Not returning unless \nyou are buying.",
"We are new to the area and weren't aware of the back story. We noticed it and wanted to try it.\n\nWe had two meals-One was: eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. It was good, nothing special, but good. The other was the country skillet. It was delicious! \n\nBoth were good size portions (the skillet I had to take half home because it was so filling).\n\nBill total (including drinks) was under $20.\n\nWaitress did her job proficiently.\n\nWe will return.",
"We finally tried this restaurant after driving past it for a year. It was a pleasant surprise. We stopped in for breakfast. I had basic eggs, hash-browns, toast and sausage. It was very good and the eggs were cooked perfectly. To my surprise, the toast was completely buttered, unlike most restaurants. The two of us ate for under $15.00, keeping in mind that we typically get water as our beverage.\n\nThe atmosphere is nice and with all of the windows, it is very bright and inviting inside. The staff makes you feel very welcome and treat you like a long lost friend.\n\nWe haven't tried their lunch yet, but this restaurant a definite keeper for a great breakfast.",
"Nice large place with abundant seating , fast and very friendly staff and extremely fair pricing . Owners were attentively overseeing the guests like mother hens , far more attention to detail than a dennys or ihop . Worth stopping , and helping keep local owned florida businesses like this one flourishing !",
"Good food. Good service. True old timer breakfast diner feel. It is expensive, but you are paying for good food and mainly the feel of the old Main St.",
"Went for lunch,had a chicken pot pie. It was totally homemade and delicious. Had cream of mushroom soup as an appetizer which was tasty but salty. That was my only complaint. Would recommend this restaurant.",
"Joe c. If you think Thousand Island cafe is a worth 5 stars then I know a Bodega in Perth Amboy NJ that you have to check out next time you are up north. This place makes Denny's feel like an upgrade. My math may not be great but I've been in 5 star restaurants and Joe C. That ain't no 5 star place.",
"Was my first & likely only visit. Was very disappointed with the meal, server, & manager. The server repeated my order so was surprised to have clearly crisp hashbrowns placed in front of me when I ordered them light. Ok, I said, I can just peel the top layer off. But then I discover the swiss cheese is infact imitation white american swiss. NOT AT ALL THE SAME. The server & manager both tried to convince me they are the same. If they had not tried to argue the situation I may have let it go. If they had apologized for the misleading labeling, I may have let it go. But for them BOTH to try to sell me the notion that imitation cheese is actual swiss, NO, I will not be happy. She removed the meal that was less than half eaten and the manager's best was to take off $2.00. Not an impressed first visit."
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"Clean quiet day order slow so young girls can assimilate and say something nice will go far great manager and a great spot for a quick bite. Really trying and worth the trip go upstairs and enjoy!! Great spot really",
"I was so excited when we got our own Wendy's in this part of South Hillsborough, it was great when they first opened. The experience now is very disappointing, there was only one table with people already seated with their food when I walked in. No one was at the register and it took a while for someone to come over and take my order. Then I walked over to where you get your food. There were two girls at the drive thru helping customers and the manager was preparing the food. I waited and finally the boy who took my order did double duty and retrieved the food from the manager and got me my chili. Restaurant is dirty and to say that they do not have a system is an understatement. I would not be surprised if this restaurant closes, there is plenty of competition in the immediate area, McDonalds, Burger King, and if you really want Wendy's the other two locations are ions above the 301 location, those being Gibsonton Drive and Sun City Center. Clean up your act people or you will all be looking for jobs.",
"#251\n\nThe best thing about the Wendy's franchise is that I can get chili or a side salad instead of crappy fries. Throw in their spicy chicken sandwich and I'm good. \nNow let's talk this location. Although the manager was very gracious and gave me a large chili instead of a small this was one confused crew. It took almost 10 minutes to get our order and it was nothing complicated. But it wasn't only us, it was everyone waiting. Now compare that to the drive thru that was zipping right along with no confusion. Go figure. One would think that you would want to get the people in the store out as fast as you can to avoid all those hairy eyeball looks they were getting, including myself. On the plus side the order was correct and the food was still hot. Next time I'm going thru the drive thru.",
"Nice, clean newer Wendy's close to home.\n\nAs I've said on other fast food reviews you should know what you're getting when you come to these places. Usually come there cuz we're in a hurry and want something fast (pooh, fast food?). \n\nService is fine, food is hot, love their new tangled soda machine and I like their baked potatoes. I remember when Wendy's first opened in New England I would drive miles for a Wendy's burger. Burgers are no longer as good, so seldom buy one, stick with chicken sandwiches.\n\nMiss the good old Wendy's. Would no longer drive miles for one. sad.",
"Just went to the Wendy's at 6:25pm Friday the 17th of July. And my dill chicken sandwich came with the last of the lettuce. It was completely white no green. I got a large Chilli's and it had maybe 2 spoonfuls of beans and barely any meat. My husband got a salad. Seems to be fine. I will try it again if it improves I will change my review. Maybe they didn't get there shipment.",
"It's Wendy's. You know what you are getting. Service at this location is hit or miss. Drive through seems to be always be a bit slow though. Inside is always clean, has lots of seating, TV and wifi. On a positive note, I'm not sure when but they have new dipping sauces for nuggets. Amazing! What an upgrade. Also keep an eye out they always have promotional sandwiches.",
"The food is standard Wendy's quality. The service is usually slow...so for a fast food place this is a major fail. Many other fast food places nearby unless you don't mind waiting",
"2 out of 3 orders were wrong. Even after repeating them/correcting the order taker numerous times. And these people want $15/hr?!? Hahaha! Give me robots, please!",
"I've been there three times in the last month and they have yet to get my order right or provide decent fries. \n\nThe food is either overcooked and dry or cold and greasy. \n\nI'll just go to McDonald's across the street from now on.",
"Oh my gosh! 20 minutes in the drive through??? If the food wasn't for my mom in the hospital who I'm trying to get to eat I would have left 15 minutes ago when the line wasn't moving. \nI hope management reads these reviews because even though the building is beautiful this place will not last long this is how fast they work. When I finally got to the front there were a lot of people walking around they did take my money and gave me food fairly quickly so I'm not sure what the delay was. They did hand meet my Junior Frosty with Frosty dripping down the side and told me that they put an extra napkin in there so I could clean it up. I would also like to say that I wrote almost this entire review while sitting in the line."
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"I concur: Best Chinese in town. Unless you want a Pork St. Paul sandwich, for which you'll have to go to the \"legacy\" Chinese establishment in town. But 88 China has them beat in that they take plastic, while the other takes cash only. And now they'll deliver as well.\n\nBut this is the clean place, with a great selection and food that's always good, HOT, and fresh.",
"I love this chinese food! anytime i am in the area i try to get my fix! see ya vin hoe, 88 is king now!",
"Best Chinese delivery in West County.\n\nSure, it looks the same as 90% of all Chinese restaurants in the area: a banner declaring 'WE DELIVER' and their phone number in bold red lettering, and a stack tall stack of giant, disposable one-sheet menus to read and order from. \n\nOf course, the menu is comprised of all of the typical (Americanized) Chinese take-out that everyone is used to: Lo Mein, General Tso's chicken, crab Rangoon, etc..... However, the food really exceeds any precedence from whatever I have been used to ordering from a delivery place like this in the past. The portions are pretty large, and the sauces are always thicker and more flavorful than what you would expect from the same dish from another restuaunt . \n\nThe pot stickers are especially good. There is a bit of chili powder added to the traditional pot sticker sauce that really sets it apart. The crab rangoon is literally overflowing with filling and definitely a must-have.",
"We order delivery from them quite frequently. Good food, reasonably priced. Delivery is usually 45 min to us.",
"The hubby and I grabbed take out from here when we were too tired to cook one night, and had the same low-ish expecations of places similar to this (which we refer to lovingly as \"crappy chinese.) Boy were we surprised. This place is excellent! I saw it had some good reviews on Foursquare which is what led us to even try it, but we still were not expecting much. The portions were good sized, and the food was great. I really liked the Hot and Sour soup which is saying a lot for me as I am picky about it and have only liked it at a couple of places in St. Louis. The crab rangoon was awesome and had that sweetness in the filling that I am a fan of. \nI got the Sa Cha Beef which was very flavorful and tasty. I can't remember what my husband got, but it was tasty and he liked it too. I can't wait til our next \"crappy chinese\" run as it will no longer be crappy! :-)\n\nOh and they have dinner specials, which I feel is a must, I hate having to order ala carte and like when my food comes with the egg roll and such.",
"We had a great time there tonight. Great, unique sushi choices and plenty of tasty options for people who prefer no fish or cooked meat. Staff was very friendly and made some excellent recommendations. Best sushi in West County!",
"My experience at 88 China was not what I was expecting. Me and my boyfriend dined in and it was freezing in there. No heat for the patrons. The guy brought my boyfriend's crab rangoon out as an app instead of with his entree. I didn't recieve my egg roll until I plead my case of me actually ordering it with the lady and the guy that I placed my order with. But getting to our super greasy and oddly presented entrees, I ordered the Chicken Chow Mein Combo plate and my boyfriend ordered the Beef and Broccoli Combo plate. My food was sooo greasy and unseasoned. My egg roll was greasy as well and it was filled with that disgusting red balls of so-called Roast Pork (tastes more like sweet and sour imitation bacon bits). My boyfriend's food was full of filler vegetables like carrots and onions. His broccoli were the size mini trees, so much stalk and his beef was extremely chewy (like my chicken). I am from the Northside of St. Louis and the Chinese food and that side of town is sooo much better. I figured being in West County and the great reviews that I would get a high quality of food than the Northside. Boy, was I wrong! Chop Suey Inn's entire menu has this place beat in food quality and service. At least in Chop Suey Inn, they have a space heater for the patrons waiting for their food. I miss my Northside Chinese food, I should have never moved so far from it. \n\nFYI- We threw our entire combo plates away. No leftovers.",
"I don't know that most delivery chinese deserves more than 3 stars so in my opinion this is a great rating.\n\nWe've ordered from this place 4 or 5 times and so far they haven't run me off. Honestly, I am more into appetizers at these places than anything else but we have had some decent entrees.\n\nIt has been somewhat hit and miss for me but I will try to explain so that this is actually helpful.\n\nCrab Rangoon - yes they are overfilled and sweet; I typically don't like this but for some reason these are okay \n\nEgg rolls - I've tried the pork and shrimp. I prefer the shrimp but the pork also have nice flavor. The egg rolls are better than most delivery places with chunky vegetables and a nice crisp wrapper.\n\nPot Stickers - These are not doughy and have good flavor alone. The sauce is also very good.\n\nWe've ordered fried rice, lo mein, General Tso's, Sweet and Sour Chicken and several others.\n\nThe Sweet and Sour is very good. Everything else, in my mind is OK. I really prefer that meat is more select cut for the entrees and they simply don't do this so you get a lot of fatty or grisly pieces. If you aren't picky about this then you should definitely give them a try as their sauces and seasonings are very good.",
"Your average hole in the wall Chinese joint. \n\nThey get an extra star for delivery service, accepting debit card, and having their condiments put out so you can grab a handful, but that doesn't make up for their lackluster food. \n\nFOOD:\n\nFirst off their rice is gross. I have had Uncle Ben's microwave rice that's tasted better than the crap I had. The sweet and sour shrimp was nothing but tasteless over battered shrimp. I stripped away most of the batter so I could actually taste the shrimp.\n\nThe crab rangoon I ordered was more cream cheese than anything. That's great that they really stuff it, but I want to taste the crab, in crab rangoon!!! Besides, I like a little more crunch to my rangoon. \n\nPRICE:\n\nThey're cheap. We had 2 small drinks, half order of beef lo mein, sweet and sour shrimp, and an order of crab rangoon for $18. \n\nAPPEARANCE:\n\nThe inside is far from clean and orderly. There's napkins on the floor, the drink station is just stuffed with crap in a book shelf, and I'd hate to see the filth in the kitchen. \n\nSERVICE:\n\nThe guys answering the phones and at the front desk are friendly, I'll give them that. Cooks are slow with the food however. I would've already done had my food and eaten at Vin Hoa in the time we waited. \n\nOVERALL:\n\nI'm unimpressed. What's so great about this place? They deliver? So what? I'm not that lazy to get in the car to go and drive for GOOD Chinese food.",
"This had always been my favorite chinese food resaurant during my lunch break, until recently. Beef & Broccoli and Chicken & Broccoli have always been my favorites, but lately the mean seems under cooked, which is a huge turn off for me. If they"
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"From a former Arcadia student's point of view, Michael's is the epitome of convenience, seeing that it is right across the street from campus. It's great if you want a place that serves breakfast all day or just want to go and get a milkshake or a piece of pie late at night between studying and doing homework. They also have a full salad bar, a variety of desserts, and a take-out option.",
"I love this diner. It is open 24 hours and for those of us that are occasionally nocturnal it is awesome to be able to find someplace to get super cheap coffee or eats at any hour. The staff is always sweet too. Food is hit or miss but mostly good and for the price I have no complaints.",
"Well, it is a diner and the food is just not that good. \nIt is cheap, and I have only been there for breakfast on numerous occasions. Anytime I go there my stomach turns over. You just never know that your food is going to be average or not. The only reason I go there is to meet a friend who likes the place for some reason.\nI suggest not eating bacon. I've had some served that smelled funky and was cold there.",
"i stopped in for Lunch. Nothing like a diner that serves mostly frozen food. I'm a sucker for good old fashioned diner food, so i ordered the chicken croquettes. I grew up eating them and they remind me of back in the day. Well, they were not good. You can tell they were bought frozen from the frozen diner food supplier. Mashed potatoes were definitely instant and no flavor and the gravy was right out of the can. They did have collard greens that were blah as well. Cut the fricking big ass stems out of them like grandma used to. Oh well, should have went to a fast food joint.",
"Been here couple times, went with good friend of mine, stopped here, while running errands. It's got neon sign, the place is OK, the service average, food -Ehh-average, nothing spectacular, near B.K.A. Beaver College,now Arcadia..its not the best..but not too much in that area. I got breakfast..alright.",
"this used to be my favorite place for dinner. Last time of our visit , salad bar is short of food. the guy waiter was chatting. service was bad. my food was greasy. Other customers are complainging about other stuff . It was stressful dinner. I had to find another diner.",
"DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE!!!!! Can't tell you how the food is. Why, you ask? Because the waitress argued with me before I could place my order. Wanted onion rings in place of fries. She went all the way in to tell me they don't substitute. I said that's fine just bring the onion rings and not the fries. She went further in to tell me they will not substitute. I told her I understood and will pay the additional price for the onion rings, I just don't want the fries. She went in yet again! So I said, \"That's fine, I'll go somewhere else.\" SMH",
"Can't complain since this is the only place in Glenside that's open 24 hours. For late night studying this is where I go and I usually get their buffalo wings (sauce on the side). Other than that I have only tried their breakfasts--if you order before 11 it's quite a steal. Service is pretty good, they know when to refill your coffee.",
"Avoid this place. The food is meh at best. The service is usually grumpy. And the decor is dingy. After leaving disappointed multiple times I won't go back. It's hard to fail with a diner especially in the Glenside area where they're few and far between for some reason. Michael's fails.",
"2 or 3. I will be generous and give them 3 stars, as my little girl really enjoyed her short-stack of chocolate chip pancakes. This is diner food - but alas, not at its finest. My husband ordered a Chicken wrap with Ranch dressing and they got it wrong and gave him a Buffalo Chicken ranch with Blue cheese dressing, which he does not like.\n\nThe server was pleasant enough and the man (owner??) at the cashier desk was lovely, too, but the food just isn't that great.\n\nThey have an \"odd\" salad bar with some interesting looking prepared salads on it. \n\nThe french onion soup was good - but a bit on the salty side - and they used packaged coutons in it, not a bread \"crouton\".\n\nWe were in a jam and needed to eat - so this served the purpose, but I would not rush back here."
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"The Butcher's Block is good for three things: lunch, fresh meat, and deli supplies. I liked the place for what it was. The meat looked extremely fresh, it was bright red, the cuttings were clearly recent, and the fat was white not browning. The deli meat is Boar's Head, again, high quality. And the lunches are pretty decent, too. I had the turkey sandwich, and it was very tasty.\n\nBut there is no reason to go here if you don't have plans for either of these. Boar's Head can also be found elsewhere, so I don't think that should be your motivation, either.\n\nThe Butcher Block is good for fresh meats, and for as Sherlock Holmes said, \"A sandwich and a cup of coffee.\" Go there for lunch if you live or work in Cool Springs. Otherwise, I can't image any reason to trek from Nashville or Murfreesboro.",
"I checked out \"The Butcher Block\" because I had read that they had good soups. But when I got there, I also found that they had a great selection of meats and poultry. They have weekly specials that are a real bargan. I bought 6- 8oz rib eyes that looked better than I've seen anywhere for $23.99. They have prepared foods to take out such as meat loaf, macaroni and cheese, red potato salad and fresh garden salads. All at very resonable prices. Oh, and the soup I had was potato and it was the best ever as was the Italian sandwich I had with it. This is a great place to run in for fresh meats, poultry, various seafood, deli sandwiches and soup and something already prepared to take home for dinner. Watch for those specials!",
"In a bind I needed some brisket for a BBQ cookoff in Nashville. I looked at their hours, they were not set to open for another couple of hours, on a whim I called and a very nice lady answered, I told her of my dilemma and she said \"when can you be here?\" I was right down the street, she said \"knock on the door when you get here\" sure enough, I knocked on the door even though they were closed, a nice gentleman said \"are you here for the brisket?\" I said yes, he had everything right there at the counter ready to go, in and out in 2 minutes with one of the biggest, nicest brisket I have ever seen!!! I will be back, without a doubt. Thanks you guys, you saved the day!",
"Their hours are much better now!\n\nI am married to a picky eater, he will agree with that statement.\n\nMy regular groceries at bought at Publix, but hubby does not care for Publix's meat. Sometimes I will buy chicken or pork from Whole Foods, but if the objective is a dinner party serving anything other than beef, I try to head here. (And to clarify, we live in Franklin but have a farm in Maury county where we raise our own beef, thus the \"non beef\" purchase statement).\n\nThis is a cute little store with lots of yummy things, and if you were just buying the meat portion - it's not cheap, but not uber expensive, either. I've had some great individually packaged stuffed chicken breasts that were pricey, but that's pricey in the regular stores, too. Their pork cuts were quite reasonable, and ribs as well.\n\nI am often lured by the packaged sides - tomato and cucumber salad, a great looking chicken salad, that will whallop your wallet even more. I do the same thing at Whole Foods in their prepared aisle, too, so it's not like one choice is way better for me.\n\nWe have really been in about 8 times, and never been disappointed. Would've been in more, but again - their hours stink, so that's all I could manage.",
"Thanks to Yelp for finding this gem of a place. Loved the friendly service. Ordered the box lunch, which included a sandwich, chips, drink, and a cookie. Excellent on all accounts! Nice little area for seating.",
"Today was the second time to visit. I went seeking expert opinions on two meat questions and hoping to buy. \n\n1. Do you have grass fed beef? He looked at me as if I was asking for filet de perro. Strike one. \n2. I asked for bottom round. He didn't have it. I just assumed a butcher would have almost all cuts. \n3. I asked what can you use for beef jerky. I was told most people don't ask that question. Okay! But I did. No answer. \n\nThe owner just watched with no assistance. I'm a little jaded on this place now. I'll stick to my regulars.",
"The best lunch sandwiches in Cool Springs! I usually go for a toasted veggie sandwich and it is delicious every time. If you are looking for a healthy lunch alternative, I highly recommend the Butcher Block! All the other sandwiches are good too. Try adding bacon to a toasted egg salad sandwich. I go there at least once a week.",
"I love The Butcher Block. When we want beef, their's is the best in town! They also make several sides that are delish. Everything is fresh and they will cut-to-order. They carry Angus beef, and I love the flavor. They make a great pimento cheese, too!",
"Great lunch specials and a unique selection of side assortments. The meat there also appears to be very quality and freshly cut, however the prices for fresh meat reflect a healthy premium over public, or even whole foods. But it's nice to have a local butcher in town, so if you live in the area, stop by some time to see it first hand.",
"Butcher block is the place if what you are looking for is a good price on a Primo ceramic grill. The Primo is, in my opinion, far superior to the better marketed Big Green Egg. Its not cheap, but you probably will not find a better price on one than the Butcher Block. They have every option available and you will not be disappointed with your Primo from the BB.\n\nIf you are looking for a condiment for your meat in a gift-worthy container, the Butcher Block has you covered. Lots of good looking sauces and marinades.\n\nBut their meat is not notably different from Costco, Sams, or your local Publix. It came in the same cryo pack, was cut to a retail portion and put in a deli tray with plastic wrap. Just like every other store. You pay for the friendly owners, the attractive display case, and perhaps for some stuffing or prep. There's nothing at all wrong with any of that. You'll just pay more for it than you will at the big box."
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"I've always loved Tropical Smoothie Cafes since they opened the first one near Tyrone mall. Now there is one on my way to work. And they have a drive thru!! Makes life on the go so much easier! Today I went hoping they would be open at 7. Lo and behold they were open before 7! This made my morning 10 times better. Get to the speaker to order and the menu board was foggy but you could still read it some what. Yet the two people working where fatty and efficient in getting orders done. Had two cars ahead of me with two smoothies a piece and were served in like moments apart from each other. I didn't even have to wait! Got my order right on the dot. Both employees were super nice and friendly. The store also looked very clean when I drove off. Would have been 5 stars if it want for the menu board. A must try if you've never been.",
"Amazing healthy tastes, great price, and very clean. Definitely give this place a try if you're into healthy and tasty wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, paninis and a variety of great tasting smoothies!! :-)\n\nLove it love it love it thanks tropical smoothie!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!",
"I was given a blatantly wrong to-go order at a different TS location, but couldn't get in touch with that locations management after I had gotten all the way home and made the discovery (Fountain Pkwy location, I'm really not happy with you). It was stuff my husband and I couldn't even eat. I called the manager on duty, Robert, at this Park Blvd location, and he was so wonderful and invited me over at my convenience so he could rectify it. His management isn't even affiliated with the franchise that screwed up my order, but he was generous enough to replace the meal. He saved the day! And his smile and energy is infectious, so after a bad day, he smoothed out my crabby mood. :)",
"You know the first time I came here I really didn't like it. It says right on their menu they add turbinado sugar to all smoothies and I think fruit is sweet enough on it's own. The last time I went the cashier told me you can opt out of turbinado, woo! They really should make it an opt-in turbinado to be honest.\n\nThey actually have some decent wraps and things for lunch too. Great in a pinch. Not too many vegetarian options, but the southwest wrap or something like that is alright.",
"The sandwiches and wraps are fantastic; I prefer the wraps. And the pineapple delight smoothie is perfection. \nEveryone is really nice too!",
"I've been going to tropical smoothie cafes for a while. First time to this one. When I placed my order there was a mix up. I was charged for 2 smoothies instead of one. Joshua was so considerate. Not only did he refund me for the extra smoothie but for that extra hospitality, gave me the 2nd smoothie free. A little bit goes a long way.",
"Literary the best tropical smoothie I've been to ever! I go to all of them as I commute back and forth from Alabama to southern Florida and this particular location is the absolute best! The food is amazing! It looks just like the picture and tastes even better! The atmosphere is great, the staff really seems to be enjoying their work and they definitely want to know if we, the customers, are satisfied! Above and beyond great service!! I'll be returning only here when I'm in Florida for sure!!",
"My mother came to town for my birthday in June and on the last day I her being here we decided to give it a try. Every time we passed it she would inquirie about it but I would say I heard its good but never went there . I was unsure about fast food chicken places due to my extreme selective taste. \n\nI broke down and decided to try the place and I ordered the pico de gallo chicken burger , while she ordered a tropical burger . I have to say that I very much enjoyed the burger and surprised with the high quality of the chicken and ingredients. \n\nI have to say now I know why it is highly rated because the stuff they give you is high quality and good for you. It is not greasy or heavily sauced it is simple and they give you things in the side so you can chose to what you want to place on the burger. \n\nI would have to say that I would come again and eat there when I want something quick and easy and healthy.",
"Smoothie - average taste, heavy and thick texture, only one size\nMenu - includes 30+ kinds of smoothie and grain-based breakfast bowl\nParking - private lot, plenty\nInterior - boasting Caribbean look and feel, cheap decor, chairs are uncomfortable but A/C is adequate\nExterior - not much to see\nService - friendly and appropriate\n\nAll in all, OK for a quick stop for tropical smoothie as the business name suggests. It could have been better if the menu includes cold-pressed juice, also, offers variant size option for smoothies.",
"Horrible customer service! Pulled in to drive thru. Open sign was still on and there were 2 cars in line. There was a man working the window. He looked up but never said a word. After second car pulled away, the man walked away and a young woman with long blonde hair walked up to the window and as I drove up to the window, she looked in my direction and turned off the light.\n\nI own my own business and if one of my employees treated a customer like that, they would be fired on the spot.\n\nI recommend going to the Tropical Smoothie on Seminole or the one by Tyrone mall. Much better customer service on both."
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"Everything on menu is great......real Italian food/great staff/great prices! Welcome to the neighborhood Fishhawk Pizza;). Wishing you much success!",
"I stopped in with my family after a baseball game at a nearby park. We sat ourselves as instructed by the staff, and within minutes a server was there to take our drink order. While the drinks were served in styrofoam cups, they did come quickly. They have $1 draft beer which was served in a beer glass.\n We decided to order the \"Baby Sicilian\", a small calzone and 16 wings. It took about 20 minutes for the food to get to us, which was not too bad considering that the dining room was busy. The food was excellent! The pizza was dripping with cheese, and the crust was thick and chewy and the calzone was delicious.\nThe dining room has flat screen televisions all over the walls playing different sports channels, so that was a HUGE plus!\nThey also have a small game room which kept the kids busy while we waited for the food to come. Also, if you ask the server, they will give you the password to the WiFi!\nMy only complaint is the restrooms. They are single person restrooms, and we had to wait several minutes in line to use it, which caused a bit of discomfort for my child, They were slightly dirty and smelled of urine. It looked as though it had not been cleaned all day. \nAll in all, it was a positive experience. I have been back since my first visit, and will continue to return. The wait staff was very helpful and the food is great.\nWith tip, our bill was just over $40. Not too bad for a good dinner. \n4 stars!!!",
"FISH HAWK PIZZA is refusing to accommodate a loyal and dedicated customer. I was treated like an angry and stubborn child after paying 45 bucks plus tip for sub par food. I was told that the manager was too busy to take my call and he would'nt take my call based on the description of the food. So I waited for 10 minutes before calling back. I was told that the manager would not be able to help me because he refused to come to the phone. Wow what a great shop, high prices, terrible customer service, normally awesome food except for today and Attitude from the so called manager David. He threatened to cal the cops on me if I called back. I only called 2 times. The first time i was hung up on and the second this guy David rudely interrupted the conversation on the phone. So basically his answer was... Just go ahead and eat the under cooked calamari so you could go and get sick, and the fries and union rings you can go ahead and shove up the your know what. Thing is, I was only asking then to make me new sides, the one thing they make the most money on and they flat out told me to go screw myself according to Dave the Manager!\n\nNever again will I order from them. Formaggios or New York Pizza it is for me. This is meant as an informative personal review of the services, I received from FISHHAWK PIZZA tonight 3/16/2013.",
"Best NY style pizza around. Great flavor and crust. They don't use the cheap rabbit turd sausage, it is sliced Italian sausage. Haven't had the dinners, but pizza is great",
"Just moved here from ST Louis, went for dinner last night and was best pizza we ever had!",
"Me and the hubby was out running around and decided to check out Fishhawk Pizza. The place was empty but it was around 2:30ish so after lunch and before dinner we took a booth and began to look over the menu. They offered a selection of Italian dishes but we both got pizza. I got by the slice (one regular and one Sicilian) I loved the regular slice but the Sicilian was to much bread and not enough sauce for me. Speaking of the sauce I was impressed. It was a good blend of herbs and spices which complimented the dough. The hubby got a 9\" which is a personal pizza size it looked delicious he said he was also impressed with the flavor. The only real negative is there could have been more toppings added. But all in all I would go again and order personal pizza.",
"Not as good as it used to be. I think there's been an owner ship change. Hasn't knocked my socks off in quite a while....oh well, another one bites the dust.",
"Pizza was good, service was aaaa nothing to get excited about. Kind of crowded and the styrofoam cups were a bit of a put off. Appetizers are a waist of money-the basic Sysco stock into the deep fryer kind of stuff.",
"Really good pizza and $1 drafts and you can finish off the meal with fresh zeppoles. Love this place. However, can you guys fix the garlic powder thingy...please.",
"I go here with my brother and my dad occasionally and I've had several different selections from the menu including Pizza, Wings, Chicken Parmesan, Antipasto Salad, Calzones and Strombolis. Everything I've had has been great and the service has always been top notch. Great little place to hang out."
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"Great variety of deli sandwiches and some good pasta dishes. Not bad for a Gator graduate!",
"Mott and Hester Deli offers huge, tasty sandwiches and homemade pasta dishes. The macaroni and cheese is so cheesy and delicious! The dish might take a few years off my lifespan, but it is so worth it! The Italian Sausage hoagie and the Shrimp Po' Boy are both out of this world. I would advise sharing a sandwich with a friend. The sandwiches are large enough for two meals easily! \n\nIf possible save room for dessert and try one of the tempting cookies or brownies!",
"Best poboys and sandwiches in South Tampa. Salads, pastas, soups are fresh and top quality. Spinach/artichoke, squash and macaroni/cheese casseroles are like Mom's comfort food. Break free of the fast food chains and seek this gem out for a satisfying breakfast, lunch or dinner. No drive thru but service is just as quick.",
"Great deli! Got the Vinny T and it was amazing. Hands down best sandwich i have had. Will be going back to try their freshly made pastas and other sandwiches. But there is a negative for me.... they are HUGE Florida gator fans haha",
"From the home made pasta to the shrimp Poboy everything is great. Personally \n I've always steered away from ordering the same thing every time I go to a place, but that all changed with Mott & Hester's chicken salad melt. Everything I've ordered here is great, but for me its chicken salad every time.",
"Very disappointing.\n\nThe food was just okay. The order was rung up incorrectly. The bathroom is disgusting. And I killed a bug on the wall (before we decided to get it to go).\n\nWon't be back.",
"Stopped in for my first time today, and had a Vinny T. I can confidently say that not only was the sandwich among the most delicious I have ever had, but that it was completely unique. Normally I would have gone to my old standby, the muffaletta, but I was discouraged by the absence of mortadella and hallmark bread. However, what I had today was so good that I am willing to take a leap of faith and give it a shot. This place is amazing. It gives Wrights a run for its money, and no annoying lines and trays and high school kids working the counter. This place may not need the help (I'd like to think that a deli this good would make it on its own merits) but the world isn't a fair place, so if you're reading this, and you go to Mott and Hester, come back and write a review. With Subway in the same strip mall and a Jersey Mikes moving in close by, it can't hurt. Save someone from missing out and making the mistake of NOT eating here. Its that good.",
"ZOMG this place was good! It was my first visit today and I had the Mad Cow sub. Amazing. Think warm thin sliced roast beef, piled high of course, a creamy garlic mayo, and melted pepperjack cheese. I could only eat half of it but it was deeeeeelish. The men behind the counter were very friendly and they let you walk around to refill your drinks. Pretty smart considering how busy they were. I'll be going there again and again and again and well you get the picture.",
"Wow!! Today was my first time at the Mott & Hester Deli, which is now celebrating it's 30th anniversary, and I can't believe that I just now found this place after all these years (Thanks Yelp!!). I had the Mad Cow sub, which is excellent in its own right. Then, I perused the take-out menu while eating and noticed that they also have both muffuletta and po'boy sandwiches. I can't comment on those yet, but I have a feeling that my many-year quest to find someplace in Tampa with good, authentic po'boy and muffuletta sandwiches has just come to an end. In fact, I will probably eventually try every sandwich on Mott & Hester's menu over the course of the very many times I plan to return.",
"So I've tried the muffuletta and po'boy sandwiches at Mott & Hester now and I've finally found the place in Tampa where I can go to get those two Louisiana favorites of mine."
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"Ybor get ready to welcome some wonderful Indian cuisine. A must try! samosa excellent, Saag chicken , a delight",
"It's really good food. A welcome addition to Ybor. Outside seating is a great addition",
"Super solid Indian in Ybor. More welcoming than the Fowler Ave. joints, and the presentation is more polished, e.g. clearing plates and silverware between dishes. The Tikka Masala was superb, a deep, rich sauce full of flavor. The garlic naan bubbly hot and fluffy. And the rice pudding was a nice finish to an excellent meal. They said they'll be serving a buffet lunch, can't wait to try that also.",
"This place is amazing! The food is fresh, delicious and authentic, and the waiters are friendly and helpful. I'm so glad we tried it out. Great addition to Ybor!",
"I'll start by saying that I'm relatively new to Indian cuisine. My first experience was only 4 years ago at a place that doesn't need mentioning. Needless to say, it wasnt the best jumping point. That being said, I've been a fan of vindaloo for the past couple years. Rasoi not only met but exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo and the Bullet Naan to go, while I challenged my taste buds and ordered my dish \"Indian Spicy\", it was an amazing dish. Do not get me wrong, it was incredibly hot. Next time I may tame it down a bit. My only qualm, albeit a small one, was that my dish contained barely any potatoes. But that was made up for by the amazing woman at the front desk who offered me a complimentary ice cream with my order. I am a fan and will definitely be back.",
"Rasoi (meaning \"kitchen\") is a new Indian restaurant which opened in Ybor last Saturday, where Cristino's was (by Gametime). You read that correctly. An Indian restaurant in Ybor!! Exciting stuff! So I stopped by for dinner to check it out. The interior is stunning. It looked nice previously but now there's more of an Indian flair with chandeliers and light blue ceiling. Indian music adds to the ambience. On my visit, most of the diners were enjoying the nice weather on their patio. \n\nI'm not an expert in Indian cuisine whatsoever. Most of the Indian food I've tried in the past was at Indian cultural events at my previous workplace. So I just based my choice, the Chicken Xacuti, on what the description states...chicken cooked in anise flavour, coconut base masala sauce, which comes with basmati rice. It was as good as it sounds. I also ordered a mango lassi, which was good, though I wish it was spiced more. I was feeling a little under the weather so my appetite wasn't very strong. I really wanted to try a dessert .They have all kinds of things I've never heard of...kulfi (homemade ice cream with nuts and pistachio), rasmalai (sweet dumplings served in condensed milk with rosewater and nuts), rose faluda (vermicelli with milk and rose ice cream), the list goes on. Definitely getting one of those on my next visit. My waiter recommended the rasmalai (UPDATE: 2nd visit: this dessert was just OK. mango chicken, yum!)\n\nWhile I'm not an expert in Indian cuisine, I do know great service when I see it. 10 stars for the service. No less than 4 people asked me how my food was and if I needed anything to let them know. Water filled up promptly. They boxed up my leftovers. Asked me how I heard of them and spent some time to chat. Definitely nice to see a new restaurant focus on service. That definitely helps with getting repeat customers, which I will be. Looking forward to expanding my knowledge of Indian food! The menu is huge so you'll definitely have no problem finding something that interests you.\n\nPS: Sorry, no photos...my phone broke the other day and I haven't replaced it yet.\n\nPPS: They have a lunch buffet which changes items daily. $10.95 weekdays, $12.95 weekends, if I remember correctly.",
"Two+ hours later, and I am still so happy full right now. The lunch buffet was everything I could ever hope for and more, and I am NOT a buffet girl. Tender chicken, amazing chickpeas, samosas for days, the best potatoes and sauces and flavorings ever... and I am not even to the dessert portion yet. OMG. Just go. You won't regret it. The best $10.95 I've spent in a very long time.",
"Indian food is really easy to do badly. This restaurant is one of the best in town. Although I have only tried the buffet, I can only imagine how flavorful the menu is. The buffet has a great variety and the service was good. The value cant be beat in Ybor (10.49).",
"Soooo happy this place came to Ybor. Great food and friendly service! Can't wait to go back.",
"incredible ..from the moment we walked through the gate...the owner personally helped us navigate the menu...everything was exquisite...from the garlic naan to the lamb Xacuti...& a big thank you for the complimentary mango ice cream ...to die for...delivered to our table by the owner herself!\n...a must do for dinner...something on the menu for everyone...ENJOY!"
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"Edmonton's newest cafe, Coffee Bureau, is sure to be a hit in the downtown core. How do I know this? Because it was a cup that didn't make me reach for more sugar in a long time. Because it tasted delicious. If you're a coffee connoisseur or a simple latte drinker like me, read on!\n\nCoffee Bureau officially opened its doors yesterday morning, welcoming Edmontonians to take a break. It's located on Jasper Avenue and 105 St, commanding the space in the Jasper Dental Building (that's where my cousin practices!). Driving to the shop would be disastrous, it's main targeted consumer on-the-go from and to work and take out lunches. Being a recent resident of the downtown core has it's perks though, it's only a block away for me. Score. Tables and countertops have yet to be installed to complete the space but they are open, Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm and Saturdays, and ready to serve you some spectacular coffee and baked goods. Once they ease into things, they also hope to make some simple panini sandwiches for lunch.\n\nWhen I say \"they\" and I mean Kris and Peter, the cute couple behind the counter! Peter hopes to hire staff soon to keep up with the pace, deserving some time off of hard work I'm sure. Having worked for Leva and other cafés, including Toronto's Darkhorse, brewing coffee and its culture is not new to him. Coming here all the way from Brazil, the irony isn't lost that Kris, a dentist by trade, is now serving up the brew in a dental building no less and is always smiling!\n\nAs coffee enthusiasts, a typical vacation or trip for Kris and Peter includes visits to 4 or 5 coffee shops at the least. In the last five years, a lot of coffee shops have been offering a more acidic coffee. Bored of this style, Coffee Bureau sought out ACE Coffee Roasters, owned by the folks who bring us Leva and Caffe Tech Canada. The local roasters offer something completely different: a smooth, well-balanced blend with beans originating from Columbia, Brazil, and Ethiopia. Coffee Bureau is the first to serve ACE Coffee, and the under-construction Alder Room, late 2015, also have plans to feature the blend.\n\nJoe and I loved our lattes from the soft opening over the long weekend, taking our drinks to the river valley to enjoy the sun. And while I'm no coffee expert (I hope to change that with YEG Coffee Week coming up!), I could tell that this cup was quite different from any of the roasts Edmonton has to offer. I always find myself reaching for sugar every time I order a latte that isn't from the sugar-laden Starbucks. This cup though, perfect. And definitely a good break.\n\nSo if you're anywhere on the spectrum of \"I don't drink coffee\" to \"I can tell you where the beans are from\", check out Coffee Bureau! I look forward to the days when I run out of Nespresso capsules (happens more often than you think...) and grabbing a smooth-tasting latte!",
"I make no secret that the coffee monkey on my back is from Seattle, but with all the options now hitting the downtown core, it would be a shame not to branch out and try some of the more independent locations. \n\nWalking down Jasper, I was surprised to find this new coffee shop - but then again, I guess it just opened and I'm not too tuned into the coffee scene here in e-town. \n\nIt's a small set-up made for getting your coffee fix and a pastry as well. There are a couple of spots to sit, but I think foot traffic is the real target market. Keeping it simple is what works for the Coffee Bureau. You go in and get your fix to stroll and away you go - it works.\n\nAs for the coffee, it is delicious. Like I said, I'm good with the 'bucks, but spoiling myself with a GREAT cup of coffee is something I like to do when I get the chance. Pipin' hot, flavourful and not-too-expensive - what you want from your cup o' joe.\n\nAs for the pastries, I did sample the Chocolate Cheesecake muffin and it was soooo good. I don't know where they get their baked goods from (I don't think they are made in-house, but I could be wrong) but this muffin complimented my cup-to-go perfectly. \n\nIf you work in the area and want to try something new on your break, I'd recommend Coffee Bureau.",
"Best coffee I've had in Canada so far. Seriously smooth and creamy. Thanks so much guys. You've done an amazing job.\n\nIf you know your coffee then you have to try this place. They know what they are doing. I ordered a latte and my wife had a cappuccino. Both were really amazing although I think the cappuccino was really stand out. \n\nI'm from Melbourne, Australia and the lattes in North America generally seem to be very milky compared to what I'm used too so I'm perhaps not a good judge for a Canadian latte, however it was still amazing and the best I've had so far. \n\nThis place is going to be my savior!",
"You know, downtown Yeggers are so lucky to have so many great coffee shops. You can't throw a stone without hitting one, and the Coffee Bureau is a very welcomed addition!\n\nI had to go twice before I could leave a review, because I'm so dedicated to a competitor, I wanted to make sure that doesn't overshadow my review! \n\nThe lattes are very nice at Coffee Bureau. I'm not a coffee connoisseur and I don't pretend to be, but it was just a nice smooth flavour. It's just different than the other local shops I frequent. But I guess they are all unique. Coffee Bureau uses a locally roasted bean, from ACE. They have a nice selection of pastries, my fave being the chocolate cream cheese \"muffin\" (let's be honest, it's a cupcake with the icing on the inside).\n\nThe place itself is beautiful. Seriously a gorgeously decorated place. I could just stare at the Douglas fir ceilings all morning! They have adorable little built in tables that are almost more of a side table, which is all you need for your cup of coffee. I also adore the window bar, which looks perfect for people watching. It is a tight space for sure, but it's right on Jasper Ave so it's perfectly convenient to grab a cup and venture around the area.\n\nOverall, I'm thrilled for the emerging coffee scene in downtown YEG.",
"Keep in mind I'm no connesuir of coffee:\nBUT the coffee was fantastic! I don't drink a lot of coffee as it is, but when I want a cup, I find myself contemplating driving downtown for friggen cup. \nSo, yah thumbs way up! Go try it. \nSmall diggs, which I like. You don't have to linger, you can take your coffee and enjoy it outside ;)\nA friend of theirs also makes these delicious butter tarts...which I will be making at home from now on because for $4 a pop they are pretty small. Super delicious, painfully sweet but too small for $4. That shouldn't stop you from trying it once though. Yummmm!",
"I have been going to the Coffee Bureau from the second day they opened. I cannot say enough good things about this cool little coffee joint. Kris and Peter, the owners are just awesome. They always know how to make you feel welcome with a smile and a chat about what's new in the city. As for the coffee- spectacular. The smooth, slightly nutty toasted flavour of the espresso in their lattes is a dream come true. They also have a changing selection of pastries and muffins. Don't miss out if you see the pineapple carrot or donut muffins- those are my favourite. The place is small, the decor classic, clean and timeless. The prices are comparable to any chain coffee place, personally my conscience lets me sleep easier putting that money back into a small business.",
"I heard about this place in an article online about the downtown trend of indie coffee places in Edmonton, and so I thought I would check it out that same afternoon for lunch. \n\nI grabbed a large regular coffee from the ridiculously nice barista, and then discovered that I had just found the best coffee I have tasted yet!! I LOVE it, and I will be back for more coffee and perhaps some of their baked goods too! \n\nIt's a bit small, but Coffee Bureau is a cool little spot for coffee lovers in the downtown area! I just wish they had bigger cups, because I need more!!",
"My favorite coffee spot! The people are very friendly and the service is great! And they make the best coffee! Love it!",
"You must visit this shop, they have the best Americano in the city (and I always miss their coffee when I am away on vacation, because nothing has compared yet). The owners are great people, I am always in a great mood after talking to them.",
"With all of the new independent coffee shops opening up in Edmonton recently it feels like we are beginning to be the new Seattle (of course with a Starbucks on every corner as well). \n\nCoffee Bureau recently opened up in a tiny location right on Jasper Ave. So far every drink I've had from there has been a hit whether it was a latte, mocha or one of their cold drinks. As a bonus they sell delicious scones, muffins, etc. \n\nThe owners work in the shop itself and are super friendly. They make an honest effort to get to know the people who go there on a regular basis. Amazing customer service!\n\nThe location itself is tiny so not a great place to sit around and slowly sip your coffee. But if you're lucky you can grab a seat and people watch as they walk along Jasper Ave. \n\nI must go to place for any coffee fans in the city!"
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"We've been here twice now and have tried the Egyptian beans, shawarma, hawawshy, and falafel. Everything has been excellent! The beans and shawarma are our faves. The staff is very nice and they don't mind answering all the questions you throw at them. Highly recommended.",
"I loved it! Healthy cheat meal!!! The staff had excellent customer service. The food was really good.",
"Excellent, fresh food served by friendly folks. So far, I've tried the chicken plate, and the beef & lamb plate. Food is cooked fresh to order and is absolutely delicious. Portions are huge- one order gives me 2-3 meals, so it's definitely a great deal. Folks who work here are from Egypt, they are incredibly friendly and kind. Love this place. Will be back often!",
"Top notch grub, excellent customer service. Will be back. Great bang for your buck.",
"Great food and very nice staff!!! I can be a bit of a Greek food snob and this is very good! You won't regret make my a stop.",
"I always felt a good Greek/Middle East restaurant was missing in Hermitage. Well, this is the one. This restaurant used to be something else. It is under new ownership now I think. The food is very good. I recommend shawarma and kebabs. There is something on the menu that is new to me called hawashi or something like that. It is pretty good too. The people are very friendly. Not too fancy but nice and clean atmosphere. Very affordable prices too.",
"Very good Middle Eastern style food. Owners are Egyptian giving it a different taste than other similar places. Also a larger menu than most. I had the char grilled half chicken. The chicken is marinated and nicely charred with great spices on the skin. Bread rice and salad were good and fresh. My wife had the Kofta plate. It's ground beef and lamb, char broiled on skewers like a sausage. She loved it. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. Baklava was also very good. Large pieces. And very nice people.",
"I'm so in love with this neighborhood gem! Not only is the shawarma plate a ton of food, it's delicious and the family-owned business has an extremely friendly and accommodating staff. If you like Middle Eastern food and haven't tried this place yet, you're missing out. I got the shawarma plate with extra salad and no pita. Ate on it for two days!",
"Please try this restaurant.....if you like Greek or Mediterranean flavors !!! The food was fresh and delicious!!! We got takeout and the food was piping hot. We ordered the Shawarma mix and the Kofta plate and both were amazing. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely be back.",
"Really good new middle eastern place in Hermitage. The lamb chops were great. Hummus was pretty good. They have delivery through the doordash app. Will definitely be back."
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"So this was actually my FIRST time at a Korean BBQ restaurant and it was deeeee-licious. I've only had Korean food maybe 2 other times, but having food grill right at your table is always neat. So first they brought out those little dishes of appetizer type foods (i.e. fried fish, fish pancakes, pickled cabbage (kimchi?), cucumbers and squid, etc.). And I guess you munch on these while you wait for your food to cook at your table. Then we ended up getting what they call bulgogi, which are just thin slices of beef marinated in some kind of sauce, and they served it with additional sides of rice or lettuce, cucumbers, etc. \n\nOur waitress was awesome, very friendly and very helpful. The dining decor was pretty nice, especially at the entrance of the restaurant.\n\n4 stars for great food and great service. I'll definitely be back!",
"Presentation of everything was beautiful, from the venue to the Korean fare. Their banchan included fishcakes, kimchi, and mushrooms. In addition, they provide a special daily side - for us, a Korean pancake/omelette. We shared an order of bang ja bul go gi ($18) - marinated thin sliced rib eye with Gaya special sauce. There's enough deliciously marinated meat for two folks, though we split it amongst three. Tried a bowl of soon dubu chigae ($10) - soft tofu casserole with veggies in a spicy broth - which had a little tang, and was an oh-so-soothing treat.\n\nOur super cheery, happy server (Meerae) cooked our beef and pork at our table grill and brought us a chilled botttle of Chum-Churum soju. Four of us took it down in no time (it went down smooth) - oh, the shotglasses were chilled too!\n\nDefinitely give this megatasty suburban KBBQ a try. (And if you want Japanese, you can order from Asuka's menu - their neighbor - too) Can't wait to return.",
"Just got back from Gaya and thought it was worthy of a quick review. I have been to a few different Korean BBQ joints, but this was my first time at Gaya... and it was very, very good. Great service, decent atmosphere and great food. We just ordered plain ol' bulgogi and it was excellent... super tender & tasty. I highly recommend for those who have or have not had Korean BBQ previously. Enjoy!",
"Stay with Korean menu!!\nReview is strictly about Sushi.\nIt was a nice occasion for family and friends...we ordered Korean BBQ (very good - I can give 4 stars) and some sushi items.\nFirst and last...stay with Korean menu (again)!!\nSushi was out of question - not sure why they want to serve sushi here.\nThere is a difference between \"generous\" and \"no skill\" about serving portion (of course, shape as well). I could not agree with the way sushi was served as \"sushi\"...one hope is the quality of fish. Salmon, Hamachi were in good condition! Hopefully, some \"skill\" to follow soon.",
"OK.... IF you go to a Korean Restaurant, and you dont have some sort of meal off the Barbeque, then you mine as well go to some place in China town as you are missing the experience. My GF and I had two beef items (B1 and B5) and they were great. You are given lettuce leaves along with 6 to 8 different sides to add to your meat. Wrap them up and enjoy. I cannot comment on the Sushi as the station is closed on Monday.... :-( Be advised. LOL \n\nAlso good as they are open late (11:00pm)",
"I used to like GAYA.\n\nWhen it first opened, the service was great and there were many small dishes that came with the main meal.\n\nI visited the restaurant yesterday with my friends and it was still an OK restaurant. However, it was a big turn-off when they charged me more than I ordered (without even giving me the food!). After reviewing the check, I pointed they charged me almost $30 more. Well, the manager said it was a mistake, but I felt like he already knew he was over-charging. The waitress brought back the revised check and didn't even said they were sorry for the mistake.\n\nDon't give your credit card without reviewing the check @ Gaya",
"they tried to be all fancy...but it's just a over priced Korean restaurant...",
"Great food - check. \nNice atmosphere - check.\nFriendly service - check.\n\nI have been to Gaya numerous times since its opening and it's one of the best (if not, THE best) Korean restaurant in the area. Their banchans(side dishes) are always changing(note: seasonal ingredients) and so fresh! I really like the mool-kimchi (direct translation: water-kimchi) which is a non-spicy version of kimchi with broth. SOOOO GOOOOD. Bonus points for it being \"free\" with your dinner. I haven't had a dish that falls under average here. I shall list some of the best.\n\nNeng myun: It's a cold noodle in broth(usually made with beef) with asian pear, boiled egg, cucumbers and pickled radish. It's extremely diffucult to get the noodle right AND the broth right but somehow Gaya manages to do it JUST right. They make their own noodles unlike any other Korean restaurants in the area. It's always so fresh and tasty. I'm a big fan of their Neng myun and will continue to go back just to get it. My very-critical-iron-chef Korean mother thinks it's good so this must be some good stuff.\n\nDolsot bi bim bab: Rice with assorted veggies in a hot casserole. Since I do not own a hot casserole for safety reasons - can't imagine washing them everytime...SO heavy! - I could only get to taste the pure deliciousness at a restaurant like Gaya and lord almighty do they get it to perfection EVERY time. I can list every ingredient that goes in the casserole for having it one too many times. It's okay - it's mainly veggies so I consider it like having a salad... minus the sunny side egg, rice, ground beef. Gochujang(spicy red pepper paste) and Sesame oil makes this already wonderful dish 10x better.\n\nEvery BBQ dish that you must grill on the table: It doesn't matter what you get, they're all delicious. Don't forget to throw in the mushroom and garlic slices because they go SO well with that freshly cooked slice of meat. If I must write out the instruction... cook the meat - throw in the mushroom and garlic - wait for them to cook(time for you to nibble on the banchan) - pick up a piece of freshly cooked meat - dip the meat in the sesame oil+salt+pepper mix - take a piece of lettuce - place the meat on top of the lettuce - add mushroom and garlic(don't get greedy with this) - add a little bit of rice - wrap and eat it. must put the whole thing in your mouth. If not, it's considered cheating...and it looks pretty nasty anyway.\n\nThere are other great dishes here but you must seriously go there to gain the true enlightenment...",
"last night was the first time i've been to this restaurant. i understand the need for upscale, fancy korean restaurants but the food and service first of all need to be done right. service i really didn't have anything to complain about. they did a pretty decent job. the only small thing i could say is that since we were in the private room, it seems that they sometimes forgot about us. \n\nthe food was pretty average for such high prices. i split the gop-chang jungol with my dad (yea, not the kinda thing a normal person would order but i had been craving it for a week or so at that point). it tasted ok but i've definitely had better. it seemed like there was just something missing from it as it wasn't as flavorful as it could've been. the hwe-dup-bap that my brother got looked pretty good and it tasted pretty good as well. as for the side dishes they brought out... the kimchi sucked... the mool kimchi sucked... and why bring out so much ssam (sahng-choo, etc) if only 1 out of 9 people ordered bbq? (my other brother ordered the tteuk galbi and it looked a little on the dry side... didn't try it though so can't comment on the taste)\n\ntheir sushi that they brought out for service was decent, and maybe their bbq is good. (i feel like its kinda hard to screw up korean bbq... but who knows.) \n\noverall, i was underwhelmed by the restaurant. so nice looking in terms of the decor but the food did not live up to the looks of the restaurant and definitely not to the prices they were charging. i may give them another chance at some point if i have to go there (invited to dinner and someone picks gaya), but i will most likely not be going there by choice anytime soon.",
"I've been to this place twice already. The first time I got there for an early dinner, around 6pm. We got the seafood pancake, bi bim bap not in the hot stone dish and bbq short ribs. Since we only ordered 1 bbq dish, they cooked it in the kitchen for us. All of the food was amazing. I think having them cook it in the kitchen was so much better than if we had cooked it on the grill ourselves. The only thing I didn't like about this place was the service. It took a really long time for the waiter to come take our order and get our check. Food came out in a timely fashion. \n\nWe went back last night and got the bi bim bap again, bulgogi and a hot pot stew. We ended up during the dinner rush and service was slow again. It took a long time for them to take our order, and give us the small appetizers. We got our entrees just a few minutes after they finally gave us the appetizers. But the food is so good that I will forgive them for the terrible service and definitely come back."
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"Very inexpensive food and it's right around the corner from my apartment. I placed my order and was told it would be ready within ten minutes, so I had enough time to throw on some shoes and drive up before my food was ready. \n\nMy only complaints are the parking and the General Tso's Chicken. The restaurant is located on a strip at the corner of Meridian and 38th, where parking is hard to come by. So it actually took longer to find a place to park than it did to drive there. \n\nAlso the General Tso's chicken was a little bland. \n\nI will most definitely be ordering from here again as it was a quick, inexpensive and very good meal!",
"they deliver in the neighborhood! within the 35-45 minute stated, our General Tso was just right, not too spicy, i thought their egg-roll was really spicy almost kimchi spicy! Their crab raggons are on the sweet side?",
"Through exhaustive research, due diligence, and trial and error, I have searched for the best Chinese restaurant in Indianapolis. I have created an algorithm that calculates the \"best\" by adding together taste, affordability, location, portion size in relation to cost, and customer service. After going through the numbers and calculating the score of China King, I can say with little reservation that China King on 38th is my hands down favorite. \n\nOk, that was a lie. I hate math. But I loveeeeee me some China King.\n\nI have been here numerous times and tasted several of their dishes, and I have yet to leave disappointed. Everything is ready within \"10 minute,\" and comes in fantastic portions. \n\nMy favorite thing to order is their boneless spare ribs. Let me tell you, if you were able to package Michael Jackson in his prime, compliment it with some fried rice and serve it with a fortune cookie, that is the equivalent to their boneless spare ribs. It is the Michael Jackson of Chinese Food entrees! It's like the food (through it's smell/taste) is singing \"I'm Bad!\" (Editors Note: Good-Bad/Not Bad-Bad)\n\nIf that example wasn't strong enough for you, if Indianapolis ever enacts the \"Too Sexy for Your Own Good\" law, and I am convicted and sentenced to death (apparently if you're convicted it is punishable by death), my last meal would be the boneless spare ribs platter. No exaggeration, I would face death with a smile and a full stomach. \n\nNow don't get me wrong, in terms of quality, I am sure that there are \"better\" Chinese restaurants in Indianapolis. But if you're looking for something quick, filling, DELICIOUS, and CHEAP, it doesn't get any better than China King!",
"Okay, here's the caveat for my review. This place delivers to my house. NO ONE delivers to my house. With out that sweet little perk I would be reviewing at 3 stars.\n\nThat being said, this is your standard strip mall Chinese. I have nothing against it. it's sorta comfort food to me, as growing up my mother did not cook, so carryout Chinese was a staple in our little household. \n\nThe good...Grease, grease and grease. The lo mein is yummy in any meaty or meatless combo. The shrimp with lobster sauce is also tasty and the shrimp are huge and tender. I only wish they didn't supplemant the shrimp with fake crab. The crab rangoon are sweet and creamy. Also or import, they have NEVER screwed up my order.\n\nThe bad...not the best location, parking is difficult and needless to say not in the swankiest of locales. Also, I ordered boneless spare ribs on our last delivery and it was literally like beef jerky, nearly unchewable. However, that was the first dish that I've ordered from them in over 2 years that I took issue with. \n\nCertainly not a place that you will drive across town to visit but if you're in the area and in need of greasy goodness this is your place!",
"This place is a pretty standard (American) Chinese fast-food joint, standard red menu that can be found in dozens of strip centers. \n\nThey get the standard stuff right, it is clean inside (worn out and old, but clean), they are open holiday's like Christmas and odd times like in near-blizzard conditions when other places are closed. \n\nThere advantages to this place over others: the orders are correct, the portions are sizable. I've certainly picked this place due to the lack of decent Thai or mexican options in the area. Good \"Chinese\" is better than bad Thai or Mexican, IMO.",
"This visit gets ONE star, but I'm giving this place a three when incorporating previous experiences getting take-out from this spot. First, let me openly admit...I'm no Chinese-American dish expert. I only compare based on what I've had (and like any other internet user...what I've Googled)! Lol. Granted I just moved to IN from IL (maybe that had an impact?), when I have ordered a Chow Mein...it's usually a wok, hard stir-fried \"noodle\". I had a taste for these yummy noodles, and put in my order! To my disappointment, I received what I would call...a little bag of chips?? Lol. *I posted a picture of these \"noodles.\"* \n\nIf this is standard...fine. But, just posting the fair warning to those expecting to use a fork for their Chow Mein! I'll definitely stick with LoMein for my take out here. And who knows...maybe I wasn't having actual chow mein until now, and other take out places have been fooling me! \n\nEither way, I'm giving this place a three because I enjoy their Rangoons & it's prepared super quick. :)",
"My family has gone here for years and the reason is simple. The food is good and the price is right. I've lived on the west side my entire life and I can remember even 20 years ago our family ordering from China King and they never disappoint. Love them!",
"This restaurant is very much needed in the area. China King has great lunch specials and excellent customer service. Very happy they're in the neighborhood.",
"This is a great Chinese spot. Good menu, good portion size and really good quality. The customer service was great, it was quick and simple ordering as well as prompt delivery. Extra points for delivery! We live just down the street and are stoked to have a legit Chinese restaurant nearby. I will definitely be ordering again. \n\nHappy customer!",
"This place is not in the best spot in town but I didn't feel unsafe in there. They had a camera up front. The place is very clean. The food comes in very large portions. The \"American Chinese\" food was not bad but it was not the best. If you are craving chinese though it will hit the spot. I saw comments about staff being rude but they were wry hard working and nice.\nOrder ahead because my friend and I waited forever for our food and there were literally 4 people who came after us for pickup and got their food before us."
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"A bit on the greasy side, but generally really good, fresh seafood. Nothing fancy inside but it does have its own charm. The wood floors and nautical feel, plus the view of John's Pass give it a cool ambiance. The prices are reasonable, and you couldn't do much better for seafood in the Madeira Beach area.",
"Blondie and I have eaten here multiple times and she calls this place, \"The best breakfast in the whole wide world!\" While I won't go that far I do admit that they do a really good job consistently. The staff has always been friendly and helpful and generally do pretty well with Blondie's substitutions. We ate breakfast there again a week ago and I had the scrambled eggs with crab cake and it was delicious. Blondie had her stock 2, 2, and 2 and they did a good job on getting her bacon crispy the way she likes. Very good place to go for good food and not have to spend a lot. They also make a really good Bloody Mary. Kudos!",
"Holy Fried! I could have used a fair warning that \"Cajun\" meant fried and no descriptor also means fried. It's hard to screw up fried food, so it tasted, well, like fried seafood. I won't be going back!\n\nThe service was super fast!",
"waterfront view?.. sure they have it, but all you'll be looking at is the casino boat across the waters..\n\nseafood?.. yes.. but it's just your basic .. fried, blacken, cajun, etc.. there's no unique flavoring.. so if you're looking for some exotic and unique seafood..look elsewhere.. \n\nfresh oysters?.. not really fresh.. they prepped it too early on (removing one side of the shell)...and it lost its freshness.. \n\nso the redeeming qualities..\n\nclam chowder..not the best ..but probably one of the better chowders i've tried in florida.. i wouldn't compare it to san fran's or the crab cooker's manhattan red clam chowder..but it was good.. and you can actually see and taste the chunks of clam and potatoes. \n\nso those hush puppies they call \"corn fritters\"... are quite yummy... i never had fresh ones before.. always frozen ..and it was nice.. crispy on the outside..and soft in the inside..plus the powdered sugar and honey .. \n\nso it's the first time i've had gator.. and those gator bites were pretty good (as a first timer..i've got nothing to compare it too..so bare that in mind)..\n\nso it's an okay place to eat if you're in the neighborhood and just wanted something quick and easy to eat.. and you don't care for unique flavoring..i wouldn't drive out of my way to come here.. but i would come here again if i was around the area and was craving seafood..",
"Nice location overlooking the wharf. Food was a-ok. Crab legs were super salty. Grouper was ok, but thin compared to other beach restaurants. \n\ngofriendlyfisherman.com\n\nFood: 3 stars\nService: 3\nAmbiance: 4 stars\nOverall: 3 star",
"We went here because the atmosphere was great being right on the water next to all the boats. We were also trying to avoid going to Bubba Gump's since it's a chain.\n\nWe had the grilled grouper and it was really bland...just tastless. We also had the peel-n-eat shrimp which were even more bland...no spice at all. \n\nWe should have gone to Bubba Gump's or across the water to Gator's.",
"Terrible food and service. A Place only a tourist could like. Soggy fried food, greasy, salty, servers with really poor people skills, we'll never go back",
"Great location. Packed with tourists (like me). Try The Pub in Indian shores instead.",
"Great place to go if you have kids and don't care about food quality as much. The food was good, but we've definitely had better. The service was good though, and they were very kid friendly. You can definitely do worse, but you can also do better. This is a very touristy area and a touristy kind of restaurant.\n\nThey did have a bar downstairs right on the water. If we were to go back, it would be for the bar and without the kids, and not to eat.",
"Fresh food, good service, nice atmosphere. We had a broiled trout, the crab combo and the broiled scullops. All were very good. It's not a fancy place, so what?\n\nI've read the reviews here before coming and luckily was not deterred. Folks, if you don't like fried food, don't order fried food. They have plenty of options."
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"For those of you that don't know me, I'm a pretty big deal. I put this place on the map when I dined there. I mean I literally had to add this place to Yelp because it has only been open six days. I was impressed by everything here, the food, the decor, the friendliness of the staff - it seemed like they have been open for years. The food was OUTSTANDING! All of the ingredients were super fresh, and the food was perfectly prepared. It's great to have Greek and Mediterranean options right in the heart of Carmel. Pro tip - unless your dying to have rice, the sandwich option is around 5 bucks cheaper than the platter for the same amount of food.",
"Best falafel in Indy! It was wonderful. Please stop in and try the best new place in Carmel.",
"Yay! Finally a Mediterranean restaurant in Carmel. The menu is pretty basic and covers are the staples. The prices are in line with what other restaurants\nCharge. I ordered a tabouli salad, falafels and baba ganoush. Falafels were so good, super crispy and light. Baba was super fresh and Smokey. Tabouli was a nice portion size, light and lemony. Not oily like some I've had. They give a nice side of pita bread which is also really fresh. Everything was so good!",
"Impressed by super fresh ingredients including the toppings, veggies, and pita bread. Giant serving! Gyro with a side salad or fries is around $9. Side salad was huge and very tasty! Gyro was awesome and also plentiful. Decor was fun and casual. Great hours. Friendly service. Will be back to try other menu items. Love having diverse options in downtown Carmel!",
"I arrived at 5:20 pm and it took 25 minutes to get served a gyros and fries. There was one order with 4 entrees ahead of me. The gyros was just OK and the fries ice cold. I want to like this place as I'm sure the family has a lot tied up in it, but unless there is better focus on speed and quality they won't be around long.",
"Friendly staff. Fresh veggies and nice options to put in the gyro of shawarma. Portions were pretty big. Food tasted very good. Close to school so it is an easy stop on the way. A good addition in Carmel.",
"This little restaurant is AWESOME! We were in town for the arts festival and we chose to eat there 3 times in one weekend because it was THAT good. The Chicken Shawarma is the best I have ever tasted- seasoned to perfection, moist not dry. The salads and appetizer sampler plate are also delicious. Particularly notable is the flavor of the Baba Ganoush. The tzaziki sauce that comes with the Chicken Shawarma has a lovely cream texture and is yummy too. It is clear that they put great care into prepping their food. And on top of that, everyone that served us was so nice! Happy to support this small local restaurant in its first week of business. :)",
"I've been looking for a good Mediterranean food place since moving out here from Cali. Nice small location right on Main St. I had the shawarma platter and I was disappointed. Chicken was dry and the rice had been sitting a while with no flavor. Salad was good but the dressing was not. Ordered the hummus and pita bread and they were ok. The baklava was good but did not taste like baklava. I will come back to try the falafel but doesn't look promising. Very clean and good customer service.",
"Everything was delicious and fresh! Baklava is finger licking good. Only draw back is it is small space so if it is very busy you might not be able to get a table.",
"This Mediterranean restaurant is a great addition to Main St. in Carmel. The food was fresh, plentiful and delicious. We ordered two appetizers and the sandwich plates. There was plenty left to take home for another tasty meal. You order at the counter and then find a seat. The only reason I didn't give five stars is the seating is limited (5 tables) and a few stools. The food, however, is outstanding."
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"My first dining experience in Metairie was unfortunately at this Hooters. After driving a whopping 2 days to Louisiana the other half wanted to eat some wings and hence the trip to Hooters. Mind you,there are an array of dining choices along Veteran's Blvd, but we ended up here. \n\nWe ordered wings with medium sauce and a pitcher of Abita Amber (my new fave beer)\nThe wings were standard for Hooters, I like them naked but their specialty is obviously the breaded kind which I am not a fan of. \n\nOh and beware if you ask for extra sauce on the side, the thing they give you doesn't look like sauce at all. It looked more like a slab of butter mixed with some buffalo wing colored sauce. *Yuck!* \n\nAs for the waitress, she was nice, cannot really comment on the chics.",
"I have always liked the wings. This hooters is clean and they are very nice to you here. It's a pretty cool place to watch a game.",
"Everyone laughs at me for loving Hooters but they really do have the best wings, curly fries with cheese sauce and fried pickles. When I feel like grubbing out on nasty food and having a few pitchers while watching a sporting event with a large group, hooters is our jam. So shoot me!",
"Friendly staff. Raw oysters rock!!",
"Food was great....O.K. enough of the foodie part, now to the vibe. I felt like a dirty old man lol. How old is to young for a Hooters girl. really? Sorry guys but 18 is to young this day and age. Today my waitress was the cutiest thing. But to see other 30 somethings panting over this little girl just made me want to call S.V.U. Selectful chauvinist? Nah...just want women closer to my own age to play the role that a Hooters offer. I mean i just kept thinking your someone's daughter for Pete's sake lol. Other than the wierd-o pedo feeling the food and service was great. but ill save my Man Show (remember that show) comments to myself or for an age appropriate waitress who will have the experience to give a good come back. 3 stars is all I can afford to give......",
"Nicole you were wonderful...I confused that poor girl so much! Service was so quick. Quicker than I've ever been served at Hooters. We had salads, wings, sandwiches, and dessert. Everything was good especially the key lime pie which we all had. I love the atmosphere here :D\n\nHooter's and Kid's Eat Free Day on Tuesdays still dumbfounds me.",
"Good staff, good food (cheesy tots? yes please!) and a great location. My fiance and I visited this Hooters location after picking him up at the airport. The bathrooms were gross, but the rest was good.",
"Waitress was good! Went there on there deal 50 wings for 20 dollars!! I was literally in a food coma till morning. Great environment.",
"A bit loud & you can't avoid the games on the 4 million TVs in the room, but the wings are great & the service superb. It's also open late which makes a big difference for me.",
"They ok man.\n\nThe one thing I want to point out to Yelpers, was the 3 dozen, small ass, clean and raw oysters we had. 3 dozens for $23.97. Not bad, you can get them daily or whenever as long as Hooters is open. Sometimes I come here just for the oysters. The food is ok because Ive had salads and the wings. Decent enough. People come in there with kids too so it's fine.\n\nService is on par, parking is pretty decent size lot, and sometimes the lots get full but I feel as if that is due to the sheer amount of men who cant seem to get enough of their wings. There is a full size bar. Watch out for the dirty old men in there checking out fresh 18 year olds.\n\nMost of us know that size of oysters vary according to the season we've had and sadly, we have had a bad season.\n\nOne time we complained about the amount of oysters we received because of size of them---the manager came by personally to apologize and deliver more raw oysters to us. That's what you call great service. Now if only some of the bourgie ass restaurants in town could be deliver service like this.\n\nThere is bingo night which falls on the night where I think it is all you can eat wings. When we came in we saw some sheet of paper on each table, turns out it's the rules for the all you can eat wings. I didnt want any wings but one thing that caught my eye was that they only brought out a certain amt of rings each time -- perhaps 15 at a time. Dont quote me. Next time Im coming for bingo!!!"
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"We've been here a few times, and have been pleased every time. You can't beat the specials. The prices, quality of food, and portions are all very good!",
"Two bit \"beach\" bar. An eclectic group of patrons.",
"Wow, really? The DJ actually called my wife a B*$%! for requesting a song!!!! He also happens to be the owner, but regardless, you are going to call a customer a B*&^%? Seriously? Just play the song and be happy we are paying 5X the market price for drinks. DO NOT GO HERE EVER!!!!",
"Despite the place being mostly empty, the food took over an hour and a half to arrive. When it did come, it was mediocre at best, especially considering the price. The restrooms were also filthy and poorly lit. Go somewhere else.",
"We love this place! I was in Yelp writing a review for a bad place and thought I should share what a fun place this is. We probably go an average of once a month but they remember us! The food is always well prepared and the ambience in the tiki room is just spectacularly \"Florida.\" The owner and his wife are always there making everything right and the jazz on Wednesday night is super. We love to dance and its a great place to do it. It doesn't get too much better than this in the Hernando Beach/Spring Hill area.",
"I was in here today and had terrible service. It took over a hour and a half to get our food. Getting beers and our drinks refilled took a along time also. The manager told us that \" the food was worth the wait \"but just because the food is good doesn't mean they can slack on service. The food we ordered did not merit the wait. Also there was a live band playing in the back and the music was so loud that it was impossible to have a conversation at my table which was in a different part of the building.This was the second time this has happened at this restaurant and it will be the last time we ever go back",
"The Shrimp El Greco and the sauteed Grouper in lemon butter sauce was fantastic. Gail took real good care of us! Emeril was right!",
"I found this place by way of my landscaper I am not from the area and wanted a nice place to grab a drink and a bite. So on the word of my landscaper I went and I did in fact enjoy the evening I thought the food was exceptional the servers were prompt and courteous. The only thing missing were the mints upon my departure they did not have any mints. Lol So I guess I have a new spot in Hudson when I'm in town.",
"This place is great and the food is awesome, I highly recommend this place. The service is fast and the owner is a nice guy. They do weddings and large groups also. The swordfish, scallops, and mahi are delicious.",
"Ate here twice now. First time had chic quesadilla. They were great. Very tasty. Service was good. Today, not so good. Had grilled fish sand. The blandest fish I ever had. It didn't even last in bread. Had to eat without. The atmosphere is nice, you have view of canal. They have daily specials. Price is so so. Parking is ample and easily accessible."
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"Very first customers for this new, upscale Middle Eastern spot! The chef introduced himself to us and welcomed us. Informed us the menu will change based on what is in season. We loved everything we ordered. Small plate sharing style which we enjoy! \n\nWe ate: Hummus with freshly baked bread. Baba ganoush served in the eggplant shell (my fave.) Lamb kefta on skewers with delicious salad. Fried beef kibbeh (meatballs) with a delightful sauce (husband's fave.) Lamb lahmacun, which was bread with lamb mixture on top. Also tried both desserts, Pistachio Halva Crumble and Date Coffee Shortbread. So yummy! \n\nEveryone was very kind and knowledgeable. Also loved the simple, but welcoming decor and lighting. So glad it's in the neighborhood!!",
"We live close by so we were really looking forward to trying this place. We weren't disappointed. Service at the bar was great, food was delicious and they had a nice selection of beer and a great French hard cider. We'll definitely be back.",
"Lyra fills a space in Nashville's culinary landscape that has been sorely lacking until now. Part Lebanese, part Armenian, and all completely accessible. Stop reading this and go now. Right now. Go.",
"Superb Middle Eastern cuisine. The decor is lively and an improvement over it's predecessor.\n\nHighly recommend:\nHummus with lamb (anything that involves the homemade pita is worth it) \nBeef 'pizza'\nKale Salad is top 3 in town\nLamb kefta\nHanger steak\n\nThe dishes are conceptually brilliant and they executed them flawlessly, with the perfect amount of seasoning and citrus on each dish. My mouth was never bored but it was also never overwhelmed which speaks to the chef's thoughtful balance. Seriously great meal.",
"Rocked! Definitely try the house made breads, they don't disappoint. Ended up staying for wine on the patio after dinner and honestly could have stayed out there all night. Pistachio and sesame ice cream for dessert. Will be back for sure!",
"This is great new restaurant! I came here last night with my husband and a friend. We each got a different cocktail and all of them were very tasty - not too strong and not too sweet...perfect flavoring. My favorite was The Catwoman. We ordered the hummus with lamb in it. IT WAS SO GOOD! The fresh pita bread is for real the best pita bread I've ever had in my life. We ordered the babaganoush as well and the flavors were out of this world. Please get it and eat the skin! We got a few more apps and then finished the night with Turkish coffee, which was beyond my wildest dreams. The restaurant had a great ambiance and the service was very good. I would highly recommend this place if you are in Nashville!",
"Bougie Middle Eastern. Don't go expecting big portions.\nHummus - with Lamb Merguez - Not a sausage at all but chopped up meat. the lamb flavor completely overpowered by the Tahini. Since Hummus is so subjective you will either like it or you won't.\nSpiced Beef Lahmacun - this was pretty tasty, a decent layer of beef.\nHomemade Pitta - Not to our taste\n....and now for my pet peave.....\nLamb Kefta - 3 skewers but 4 of us at the table\nBeef Kibbeh - 3 meatballs but 4 of us at the table (sauce was bland)\n...waitress laughed when I asked about this. I really wish restaurants would pay attention to this, even if it costs more offer the table number so everyone can have their own portion.\nKale and Cress Salad - the best thing we had, beautifully paired ingredients and A1 presentation.\nTurkish Coffee. As with all Turkish or Greek coffee you must offer sugar to the table. \nDesserts - the two that are on the website were not available. Waiter said they were only available for 1 day (?!?)\nAll in all value was ok $84 for 4 of us - 2 cocktails.\nMe - I like my Middle Eastern food big and bold so this missed the mark for us.",
"We ate here for the first time last week and had a great experience. I love what they've done with the decor inside. It's very fresh feeling as well as homey with lovely green tile and exposed beams.\n\nWe had great service. Our waitress really helpful and knew her stuff. She mentioned that they all had to try the menu so they would know what they were recommending, which I think is good practice, especially when you have some things on the menu that people haven't seen before. The food was good too. Here's what we got and my thoughts:\n\nCauliflower lahmacun - just okay, not much flavor\nHummus - wonderful, pita bread is to die for\nCat woman (drink) - very tasty\nCarrot kibbeh - very interesting dish, good with the lettuce it comes with for the crunchy texture but not the best on its own\nBaby mustard Greene & cress salad - this was amazing; dreaming about this salad; photo is terrible because we ate before I remembered to photograph \nLamb kefta - very tender and well-seasoned lamb\nSpiced hanger steak - good cook but very salty\nSesame and pistachio ice cream sandwich - did not like the flavor of the cookie but the ice cream was very good \n\nOverall I had a great experience here and will be back.",
"Super yummy. I had the chicken and it was a lot of food. Tasted really good. Also, the hummus is amazing.",
"Nashville typically disappoints in the ethnic food department, and oftentimes one has to settle for bourgeois interpretations of ethnic food as opposed to the real deal. These are sometimes still good, and I was hoping this would be the case with Lyra. Alas, I was disappointed. The best things here are the breads - all of the ones we sampled (pita, manousheh, and the Turkish baguette that comes with the baba ghanoush) were excellent. There are also several affordable wine by the glass options, the food was reasonably priced, and service was excellent and attentive. \n\nMost of the actual dishes, however, were on the struggle bus. Hummus is alright, and the aleppo oil adds a unique punch, but is not very creamy. Carrot kibbeh is very sweet (dare I say, Gerberesque?). Baba ghanoush served inside the eggplant is an interesting presentation, and it may have even tasted good, but was hard to tell underneath the mounds of raw red onions it was served with. Salt-roasted tomatoes with Turkish cheese are OK, but one can make one's own tepid plate of cherry tomatoes topped with feta with relative ease for a lot less money. Fried beef kibbeh with date butter should have been a home-run, but was served lukewarm and did not retain a crisp exterior. Dessert, tahini shortbread and pistachio ice cream sandwich, was a relative success. \n\nAll in all, Lyra is pretty new, may need some time to work out the kinks, and I'm willing to try it again should I hear that it's improving. But until that time, this town remains a Middle Eastern food diaspora."
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"I LOVE PANDA!;;;; Ill say it again.... I love panda \nThis place rocks!\nI will always advise to try to orange chicken! plus the cream cheese puff Rangoon's are good too!!!\nAnd I must say that I wholly want to endorse Carrie for her review of this store! KUDOS and keep it up! \nPS. My wife loves you too panda & my coworker Brenda lol",
"this place doesn't have 5 stars???? why not!??!! \nI was late cooking dinner last night and decided that panda would save the day!@\n\n& it did!\n\nThey have steamed dumplings now! and also a new steak dish and two new shrimp dishes!\n\nYou must at least sample the peppercorn shrimp! it is to die for! i went back and got a side order of it! mmmmm deliciousness!",
"It was so dirty. The staff was very rude. Not the normal experience. Not sure If I'll be back to this location.",
"What? Is she seriously Yelping a Panda Express?! Yup! \n\nThis location has friendly employees and big to mention each time that I come here the food taste fresh and not as if it's been sitting forever. \n\nThey also have a drive-thru if you're on the go. \n\nTip: It's a busy business center (Safeway, Gas Station, a few different eateries) so be prepared with your defensive driving!",
"Ok so I had my usual orange chicken with half rice half chow mein bowl. Very good like always I mean it is \"fast food\" but it gets the job done. Good price, fast service when I want something quick and tasty this is a go to.",
"This place suck. I tried their \"drive-thru\" last night and when i opened the the box, the food looked like it was sitting for a while and was not fresh. Fried rice was sticky and my first impression is their cooks have no idea how to cook lol. Also, the beef was bland and the brocolli was really soft. Orange chicken was hard.\n\nMy advice is, dont use their \"drive-thru\" and walk inside instead, because you cant really see what will go into your box before they put it in.\n\nOh, i wasnt impressed with the portion either. Ive been eating panda express for years and this was the worst.",
"Almost too many problems to list! Had free item survey receipt which I tried to use with the crispy shrimp which wasn't granted to us. I placed the order online which is vague about using free item receipt and what is/isn't eligible. When hubby got there, the employees didn't know how to handle this and they kept going back to another employee sitting in the dining room! Was that the manager? If so, get a desk in the back! So anyway, we had to spend $4.95 for THREE (3) TINY SHRIMP??? Are you kidding me? My beef/broccoli entree had THREE small pieces of beef and the rest was broccoli! What is it with the number 3 and your restaurant?? Three puny pieces of meat. Shame on you. Hubby hated his teriyaki chicken and said it was super gristly and gross. A couple of bites and it went in the garbage. My spring rolls were soggy and cold. Next time I will stick with the Panda at 22nd Harrison as I've never had such puny servings or cold food. Really was a complete waste of $20.05. I want my money back.",
"very fresh the vegetables actually have a crunch not soggy like most, the best panda express in tucson",
"This place is the next best thing since Yokohama Rice Bowl closed down. I like to go through the drive through(which is always packed) to grab some fast good asian food at a great price. OMG I just remembered I have left over panda in the fridge, gotta go eat it now lol",
"Teriyaki bowl is on fleek! I always go to panda express when I'm craving restaurant quality at an affordable price. P.F. Changs has nothing on P. Express!"
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"OK that was disgusting. The fried chicken was decent, the steak was mediocre, the salad was brown, and the rest was crap. Reminding myself to NEVER eat there again. @trixa g. You were right about the rolls but...were you high when you went there?",
"We come here because my husband really likes Golden Corral. I'm from Florida and that is where he first tried it. Cheap Buffets do not exist in Spain where he is from, so this is very exotic to him. It's a bit hard for me, since I do not have the same metabolism. \n\nHe especially enjoys the Steak. I let him pick the stars and he chose 4. This particular restaurant was sad to me. We went early on a Sunday and there were just so many obese people, that it made me lose my appetite. It is just painful to see the role socioeconomics plays in obesity.\n\nWe will probably go again because where else can one get all-you-can-eat steak for $10?",
"My husband and I hade golden corral on Mother's Day, let me tell you it was an hour wait in a very long line just to sit down, it was that full ( or so I thought, but there were at least 4 to 6 empty tables)\n\nLunch was kind of spendy, it was almost $30 bucks for two adults.\n\nOur entire stay in Idaho I have been craving Golden Corral fried chicken livers, they are soooooo delicious. Ut when we were getting our food today I was highly dissappointed, I got some chicken livers but they looked kind of burnt, but I shook it off got em anyways just to see if they were salvagable but when I sat down and took a bite, there was no saving it, it was dead beyond any kind of flavore repair all I could taste was burnt. They should never have sent that batch out, it should have been tossed. I am giving this 1 star\n\n I had grabbed 2 styles of BBQ BABY BACK RIBS, 1 HAD A SWEET BBQ SAUCE, AND I think the other had a smoky flavored sauce both were DIVINE!! I don't usually like wet bbq its really messy, but I gave this a go and it was a good choice very yummy. I am giving these 5 stars they were so good.\n\n I also got Mac \"n\" Cheese, Mashed potatoes & brown gravy, 1 wheat roll and 1 white roll with a couple whipped butters. The tastes and flavors of all these were very acceptionable, I liked them quite a bit. I am giving this 5 stars as well.\n\n The last and most magnificant part of my meal that I ate with my sides, the most juicy, tender, medium-rare piece of heaven that came in steak form. Everything about this steak was so flavorful, it had the proper amount of seasonings that didn't take away from the flavor of the steak, the steak was so tender it could be cut with a fork, the person cooking this steak did a wonderful job I was blown away by this. Yelp doesn't have 10 stars, but I am giving this 10 stars.\n\n Because of how busy it was the service was slow, so I can not find fault in that. What I do find fault in is that there were quite a few empty tables, but still a huge line the staff wasn't moving fast enough to seat customers so I give this 3.5 stars.\n\n\nOver all it was a very good meal and at least I was with my hunny :-)",
"When I booked my trip to Boise, I told my friend (who lives there) that we had to go to Golden Corral. She had been once and was not impressed. By the time we left, she was converted. We probably devoured six rolls between the two of us (or maybe more than I'm willing to admit or can remember). It was Friday so they had my favorite pot roast. The variety was actually a bit better than I had remembered too. The only thing missing from my old GA Golden Corral was the red velvet cake but after all those amazing rolls, I have no complaints!",
"Ahh Golden Corral you taste so good, the steak was perfect. I loved the chicken livers but my favorite was the chocolate fountain. Seriously Golden Corral come to Vancouver,Wa your so much better than hometown :-)",
"Golden Corral is a buffet, it is what it is. You cannot walk into the place expecting anything more. My husband and I went for dinner on a Sunday afternoon after seeing The Avengers. The selection of food was nice, though we miss the servers bringing hot rolls to the table, and we feel that items in the dessert area like the chocolate fountain, hard ice cream and cotton candy are excessive and have taken away from some of the desserts they used to offer- but that's all a matter of taste. \nThere seemed to be a level of inattention going on in the food area, no one behind the counter to carve ham, and a few dishes remaining empty for a long time- but we've seen worse. One point I will make is that the current fish promotion is a little too much. Many people (like my husband) don't care for fish, and when you take up half of your food space with one type off food, other dishes we usually count on seeing aren't there. Overall, as I said, it is what it is, just go with the flow and you'll be fine.",
"They have great steak! I loved their desserts they have so much like cotton Candy chocolate fountain and more. Its only $10.00 for kids 12 and under its a great deal. I will go back for sure.",
"I went to this buffet twice while I was in Boise, for $10 you can't go wrong. The grill in front of you sirloin steak was nicely cooked but lacked seasoning, they leave that to you to do at the table. The fried chicken was wonderful, always freshly cooked and piping hot. The selection is vast including the desserts. Over all you can't beat the price even if you just eat the steak and chicken which I did.",
"Back in California there is a Golden Corral in Elk Grove. Awesome place to eat. Huge selection of food. Everything fresh and tasty. Especially the fired chicken and the grilled steaks. Not so much here..... in fact the food tasted like it had been in the warmers way too long. Fried chicken over cooked to the point they were very dry and tasteless. Do not go here.",
"Went back one more time only because I really missed the Elk Grove, California Restaurant. This time it was much much better. Food was fresh and the fried chicken was great. The price is great around $10.00.......... I will go back."
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"On Lancaster Avenue, there's no real place that sells half-decent beer except Mad Greek.\n\nThough its name isn't very appealing, Mad Greek has lots of microbrews and imports for respectable prices. You'll only want these to go. The pizza is really drab, but if memory serves, they have a $6 Greek Salad that really made the cut for what it was.",
"It is what it is. Pizza, wings, take-out beer. That's about it. The pizza is average for a pizza joint, however the wings are really, really good. \nThey have nice sized flat screens TV's in the place, so if you are there by yourself, you don't have to stare at a wall, or pretend to read City Paper or Philly Weekly.",
"Mad Greeks was a great place. Their food was all very good - although, surprisingly for a place with \"Pizza\" in it's name, the pizza was the one menu item that was underwhelming. However, just about everything else on the menu is very good.\n\nOn top of that, they sell beer. Curious that a college area has only one or two places that sells beer, but Mad Greeks is one of them. Whether you're in the mood to get hammered off of $1 BIPs (Bud Ice Pounders - ps we used the term \"BIPs\" in place of \"dollars\" long before Wendy's stole the idea for a marketing campaign about their dollar menu), or try a wide selection of microbrews, Mad Greeks has it.\n\nThe owner, James, is the man. He's pretty much always there, chat it up with him next time you're there.",
"If you like Greek-style pizza you'll like this pizza. A bit greasy, tangy crust, and overall pretty good. One of the few Drexel-area pizza joints that we went to.\n\nRavioli wasn't great, fries suck (IMO), and I think that's all we ever got besides pizza there. No complaints about delivery speed.",
"Mad Greek' s is my go to place since I live so close. They're the cheapest of the pizza places in the area, and they may even lead quality wise. Buffalo chicken cheese steak is a winner and they make a decent gyro. The pizza is decent, for Philly pizza. I like the white pie. \n\nI think the beer is kind of overpriced, but they have the market cornered and have some interesting stuff in there usually.",
"Beer, free small pizza on thursdays. love it.",
"This is THE BEST pizza joint in the Drexel area, hands down.\n\nIf you're not a fan of the Philly-style pizza-- that floppy, greasy shit they bake on cardboard with a bag of welfare mozzarella-- then you'll fall in love with Mad Greeks' at first bite. Their crust is thick, crispy, and gets just the right balance of cheese, so that it's not too greasy. If you order toppings, they tend to be plentiful. The strombolis are RIDICULOUS and HUGE. A small can easily feed two people. Go for the Buffalo Chicken (buffalo, chicken, bleu/feta? cheese) or the Special (cheesesteak beef, cheese, onions, peppers, sauce). Their Greek Salad is actually really great, too-- order it as part of the Chicken Soulvlaki Platter. While not \"authentically Greek,\" its really freaking good, and real filling for the $7 or $8 it costs. The Itallian Hoagie/Grinder with everything is another safe bet. Finally, unlike most other users, I love their fries. They're super crispy and have lots of pepper.\n\nJames, the owner, stocks much more than just the American shit-brews you'd expect to find at a college six-pack. Across from the Bud Select and Bud Ice dueces and Yeungling pounders, you'll find a whos-who of area craft brew six-packs that rotate along with the seasons. James has a great palate for beer and can help you find something you'll love.\n\nMake sure you chat it up with James when you're there. He's a \"real\" guy that lives in the neighborhood and really advocates for the Drexel crowd. His front-end staff is a mix of Drexel Greeks (as in, Greek Life) and students, while the shy kitchen staff looks as if they'd know nothing about good pizza or food in general. They're all extremely pleasant whether its just you and your friends grabbing lunch or if the place is packed.\n\nThere is no other take-out in West Philly: Mad Greeks IS it.",
"I absolutely love this place. They have an amazing selection of beer, their pizza and wings are to die for, and their Buffalo Chicken Stromboli is my favorite. I highly recommend this place if you are in the University City District of Philadelphia.",
"I was pleasantly surprised by my serendipitous visit to Mad Greek. My friend and I went in for the sole purpose of buying some good takeout beer to bring to a friend's house--we read on Yelp that they had a very good selection here. I have to admit that I was skeptical upon seeing the fairly austere store front with a sign that looks like it came from Ancient Greece. But my fears were allayed as soon as I saw the beer selection. \n\nThey had everything from 750ml bottles of Belgian ales through loose bottles from a wide array of microbreweries that you could mix and match. It made my day to see that they had the Rogue Captain Sig (if you're a Deadliest Catch nerd too, I suggest you check it out). \n\nBut the best part of the experience was definitely checkout. There was a young fellow behind the counter, who had a kind of proprietary air about him (so perhaps he's the owner), who looked at what we were purchasing and discussed each selection with us (\"Ah, the Captain Sig--this has to be one of the most underrated beers we have. It's a smooth red ale...\"). This guy knew his stuff, and was unbelievably pleasant. \n\nI would totally come back here to try the food next time, in addition to getting some good beer to go.",
"I love Mad Greek! The pizza, the cheesesteaks and even the pasta are very good here. The service is friendly and even though the restaurant is kind of small, it's still a nice place to sit with friends and eat. The beer selection is pretty extensive also but I'm always there for the pizza. Don't judge by appearances, just give it a try."
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"Good food but prices were a little high for me. I will stick with Denny's or Mann's. You should go for the \"experience.\" $40 for me and my husband to get what we really wanted...let's just say I will call this a learning experience.",
"Quite an eclectic menu and when I first tried his place many years ago before my palate became a little more refined, it seemed even stranger. But now that I have become a little more experienced in breakfast, I now know that their creativity should be an asset to being able to retain customers in a increasingly competitive breakfast market. Unfortunately, there are some basic restaurant concepts that seem to be missing... like hot food. \n\nI actually started typing this review as a draft on my Yelp for Android application and before I got through the third sentence, my food came out! Pleasantly surprised I surveyed the plate of of food, and dug into the French toast. Since this was the first thing that I dug into I expected it to be warm to hot, but it was just lukewarm and not very tasty. It was almost like that cheap frozen stuff you get at complimentary breakfasts that you warm up in a microwave. It didn't do it for me for a first impression. The bacon was almost cold and dry as it had been sitting for a long time. The eggs were as ordered, but nothing special. The potatoes were good. \n\nThe service was OK, prompt at first, but never came back after I started eating to ask me how my order was. I was also not able to request the extra butter I usually like on my French toast, but I doubt it would of made a difference on this bland version. Overall, LePeep's more creative fare, like their omelets, might be a better choice, but they sure can't do a decent basic breakfast.",
"Best Breakfast you can find . Great service average pricing and great food",
"I work near here so stop in every so often. Food is usually good, but coffee weak to my taste. Not the best value but I think the food quality and service are above average.",
"Stopped by for late breakfast and was seated quickly. Server was prompt and brought coffee immediately. I ordered eggs Benedict and it was perfectly prepared. The accompanying potatoes were underdone and barely warm. Although not particularly busy, I didn't see the server again until she brought the check, when she asked how everything was. \n\nSummary: food good, didn't need the potatoes anyway. Will probably return when staying close by.",
"Exceptional value. Many great breakfast items as well as tasty sandwiches. The pancakes are huge and delicious. Food is consistent and service is fast. Prices are extremely reasonable for the portion sizes. Great local place for breakfast and brunch.",
"Le Peep Restaurant is certainly appealing to the eye and the menu is very easy to navigate. My girlfriend and I ate here on a Saturday around noon, and though the place was crowded, we were seated immediately and the initial service was very good. I typically only drink water at restaurants, so I was especially pleased that the waitress left a pitcher of water on the table -- granted the cups are rather tiny. \n\nWe ordered two dishes: the Southwestern Omelet and the French Toast with granola. The french toast was splendidly sweet and calm, and the omelet added some spicy in the mix to throw things around. The taste of both dishes was very well done however, the potatoes that came with the omelet were a bit boring and I was disappointed in the amount of fresh fruit that was given as a side item. I love fruit and it just didn't seem like enough for me. But, all in all, the food was good. I surely enjoyed my meal and I will be returning.\n\nThe service was friendly and the restrooms were surprisingly clean. There was a slight gap in the middle of our meal where we lost sight of our waitress for a period, but she didn't vanish forever; she appeared out of nowhere to bring us our check and clear our plates almost as soon as we finished eating. As far as prices go, I thought the cost was quite reasonable for two -- just over twenty dollars. I appreciated the vastness of the menu itself as it had a wide variety of items to order -- none of which were over-priced, save a few outliers.\n\nAll criticism aside, Le Peep Restaurant is a nice place for breakfast or lunch. The service is good and the food is delicious -- but then again, I'm not typically a tough guy to please. I would definitely return in the future and recommend it heartily.",
"Let me say I love the Le Peep restaurants thru out Indianapolis, but this location is the worst for service and overall experience. I've been here several times and its always the same: employees in a corner talking about customers or their personal drama, customer service needs improvement. If you ask the server for something it seems to be inconvenient to their time or not in their job description. This location could model themselves after the neighboring Le Peep on 86th& township, they are consistent with service, quality, and overall experience that makes me want to return each time.",
"Excellent service the food was nice and hot I ended up getting El conquistador. Very nice environment , friendly staff by far the best !!! Definitely recommended !!! The waiter made sure everything tasted alright. This place couldn't get any better !",
"Love this place, i have not had anything here i didn't like. i tend to lean towards the breakfast menu. Reasonable prices, great food and speedy service!"
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"I fell in love with the chain while finishing my degree on South Florida's campus when they opened up one in the Student Center. I have been to this one a few times and they haven't disappointed. Plenty of the food they became famous for (my favorite is the boneless wings). Food specials and drink specials plus enough TV's to make your sports head swim. If you live in the Citrus Park/Westachase area its a nice little sports bar. Two thumbs up.",
"Beef 'O' Brady's is a sports bar with typical pub food, and this particular location also draws a nice lunch crowd out of Citrus Park / Odessa / Westchase. The restaurant is located at the intersection of S. Mobley and Gunn Highway, and about a mile north of the Citrus Park Mall.\n\nBeef's has TV's all around the walls so no matter whether you sit at a booth, table, or at the bar there are sports-viewing options at every angle. They have a full bar, as well as a private party room, and an electronic games room for the kiddies.\n\nI go there for lunch every week or so as the location is near my office. The food is good, with plenty of different selections. Sandwiches, wraps, wings, salads, soups, rice bowls, and their basket specials (fried shrimp, fish & chips, tacos). The choices are tasty, but they can be greasy which doesn't always agree with my stomach.\n\nIf you're looking for a basic burger & fries, or basket of wings then you'll be happy with Beef's. And if you just want a place to grab a cold beer and watch a game, then you'll like Beef's a lot.\n\nThe owner is super friendly, and his wait staff does a good job keeping the drinks filled and hustling out the orders of food. Curt and his team support a lot of community events and sports teams.",
"I've been avoiding this place like rush hour traffic for the past 5 or 6 years. I ate at a Beefs down on MacDill back in high school, and I don't remember being impressed. Therefore, I had no desire to return. But lo and behold, the chica demanded we go because she was craving some potato skins, and chica gets what chica wants. What I've got to say is that I'm glad we went because I ate one of the most refreshing and delightful sandwiches ever: The TURKEY BACON BRIOCHE (pic included). They have a picture of this thing very strategically placed on the menu, actual size almost, and it actually looks much like it's advert counterpart. Piled high with deli turkey, two tomatoes, thick-cut bacon, mayo and cheese! If you wanna go here and avoid greasy bar food, this is the right move.\n\nFor an app, we ordered the CHICKEN WINGS, which were on special; $8 for 10 wings, bleu cheese and celery. We got the garlic parm flavor. I found the wings to be perfectly crispy, and decent in size. The flavor was about average though. Nothing to write home about, but good for the price.\n\nThe POTATO SKINS were good, but a little too \"fried tasting\" for me. I prefer mine to be baked.\n\nAll in all, a solid experience with extremely friendly staff. I'd definitely go back, just for the sammich alone. Freaking delicious!",
"I've avoided this place like the plague because it's been known to cater to children's sports teams. Due to a rare but overwhelming and absolutley uncontrollable craving for tater skins, this is where I ended up on a Friday night- of all times- during a rain storm, and after a little league game of some sort. Quite impressed. There's a comfy space outside for smokers that happened to be soaked, but seems promising on a drier night. The food we ordered was great, and the service better. They have a game room for the kids, which effectively keeps them all corralled safely in a separate room like docile, entertained kittens. Dare I say I will probably go back!",
"I ordered take out on a busy Friday night. The manager took the time with me on the phone to read the ingredients of their sauces and other menu items so I could be sure my son (who has a food allergy) could eat without getting sick. I'm sure I came across as a bit crazy, but he was super nice and never tried to rush me off the phone. We'll definitely be back!",
"I don't eat a lot of typical bar food, but when I do, Beef O'Brady's fits the bill. Post softball games, there's not much on the menu that doesn't satisfy my beer and junk food craving. Their chicken wings are some of the best I've ever tasted. I like them hot and I like them with extra hot sauce and Beef's knows how to serve it up.\nTheir Philly Cheese Steak is pretty tasty too. Lots of cheese, peppers and onions layer this sandwich to add full on Philly flavor. \nThe nachos are another one of my favorites. Layers of gooey cheesiness with heaping mounds of toppings make this a mountain of nachos for a small group to enjoy. \n\nThis particular location gets busy during major televised sporting events, so make sure to get in and reserve your table before they fill up (usually before the game starts). Also there are many drink specials available. Inquire with your server or bartender about their specials for the afternoon or evening. Usually they have a special on draft beer, either pitchers or pints, or a well liquor is featured. The deals are substantial so definitely ask your server. \nStaff is friendly and attentive and the manager is always visiting tables to see if you're enjoying your meal. \nLove this locale.",
"Standard sports bar menu. Great staff. Always friendly and fast service. Solid choice for family night out. \n\nGood value for the money.",
"I go here all the time. Usually isn't crowded or too loud unless there's a huge game on. The menu changes were good. The food is consistent good sports bar food, can't go wrong. The service is pretty slow sometimes but is usually fine. I wish they showed more ufc events though.",
"While I've a customer here for OVER a dozen years, the service has reached an all time low, and I will not be back.\n\nWith at least 7 servers, my wife waited over 10 mins, w/no drink or service. I literally waved a menu at full arms length with NO server noticing, tho they walked past. All the other servers were only interested in either flirting for 10+ mins with a single customer, ir continually socializing with each other. Will NOT return! AVOID!!!\n\nOnly leaving a one star because I cannot leave a zero star",
"Consistent food you know what you are going to get. Service can be a little lacking sometimes, but still enjoyable"
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"More workers than customers! I still ended up getting my own straw, and the waitress was very grumpy when we said separate checks, which I never understand, since sep checks always seems to end up meaning more tips for servers!\n\nAnyhow, never been to a WaffleHouse before - and it was not for lack of opportunity. Got the BLT. I'm not all that big on breakfast foods. The hash browns tasted good - not many ways you can mess up fried potatoes! The bacon tasted like hamburger. Must have used old grease. The cook was cute looking, but not enough to raise the review a full star. Definitely an eh. Oh well, at last I have been to a WaffleHouse now.",
"To the other reviewer: Oh Jesus, it's a Waffle House.\n\nYou don't come here expecting fine dining, or even spotlessly-clean dining, or even very clean silverware. It's a dive. It's a chain of dives, marked by pretty-incredible-greasy breakfast food which is best served either a) still drunk or b) with a fantastic hangover.\n\nThe servers (which are almost always the dishwashers, the cooks and the cashiers as well) are overworked and underpaid. It's not classy and you shouldn't expect classy. Expect greasy food, gloriously trashy food that is served, unabashedly, with a fair amount of grit. Don't knock it. It is what it is and it's great for what it succeeds in. Just maybe don/t take Mom here for mother's day.",
"I see this place every time I come to Tucson. Finally I was curious... did they serve anything besides waffles? Did they have fried chicken and waffles? I peered in. Nobody was in there except the waitress, the cook, and another helper. No menu on the door so I had to walk in.\n\nThis place's menu is like a Denny's. Unfortunately no fried chicken and waffles. I tried the porkchops with mushroom sauce, eggs, toast and hashbrowns. A strange choice for dinner, but it looked the most interesting. It was okay, probably 2 stars for the food... anything more would be generous.\n\nWhen I told my colleagues of my curious choice for dinner they all groaned. But it was a comfortable place to eat on the road by myself... not too many else places to eat around there. If you have any other good tips, please let me know!",
"I don't know why anyone would go here for anything other than breakfast......and then complain about it. This is a kitchy greasy spoon restaurant that serves classic straight-up breakfasts. Their waffles are fantastic, but the only thing I usually get is the hash browns: scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, topped, diced, and peppered with two eggs over easy on top. If you don't know what the hell I'm talking about, go see for yourself.",
"5 stars to the excellent waiter named Wayne. \n\n2 stars for the food. \n\n0 stars for the cook. \n\nI had never been to a Waffle House before and I passed by this place thinking that they sold chicken and waffles. When I arrived, I was promptly greeted by the waiter. I'm not really a fan of breakfast food, but this was my best option after looking at the menu. I ordered the first meal on the menu which came with a waffle (of course), 2 eggs any style, toast, and grits for $7.05 + $1.40 if you want coffee added. There's a wide variety of waffles you can choose from (chocolate chip, apple cinnamon, pecan, etc...) so I went for the pecan. \n\nNow for the best part...\n\nIn this restaurant you can see the cooks making the food. I witnessed the cook prepare the entire meal WITH NO GLOVES ON! How stupid can someone be to prepare a meal with no gloves on, but especially while the customer is watching! \n\nWhen the food was brought to me, I told them to remake it with gloves on. The waiter, Wayne, happily replaced the meal for me.\n\nThe grits were atrocious, the eggs were... eggs, and the waffle was delicious.\n\nBeing the only customer in the restaurant at 3am, the waiter talked to me the entire time I was there & he was pretty entertaining.",
"I was thoroughly disgusted to see the server use his unwashed hands to shread the lettuce making my salad. Didn't eat it.\n\nI'm not sure if it's just this location or a WH problem.",
"The lady's there were really nice. They recommended me waffles and of course and it was pretty good. Got the steak melt witch was also very good. A good quick stop before head to the airport. Witch was also very close. Good quicky. If you are feeling hungry and something fast too go",
"Had a great experience on an early Saturday morning after dropping a friend off at the airport. My service was very friendly, although a trifle slow even though the restaurant was nearly empty. I went with a pretty standard breakfast - waffle, eggs, hash browns, toast - and it was just a tasty, solid, American breakfast. Very satisfying and all for under $8.\n\nI'd recommend against their sweet tea, however; it tasted a bit stale.",
"I came in greeted by manager. Was greeted with Merry Christmas. Was told to sit myself. Which I did. 10 minutes later no service whatsoever. A military family came in two waitress hurried to serve them, placing silverware on their table and yakking up with the kid about their greed of presents. Yet, I being by myself wasn't even personally even given silverware or a drink. I walked out and the manager just stupidly wished me a Merry Christmas even when I said angry 'no service.' Walking out. I had a better time with friends and homemade manudo.",
"We were going to go to jerry bob's , and defiantly should have ..... We sat at the counter for 12mins before getting service . You know when you hear \"thanks for being patient\" or \"so sorry about the wait\" and even \" here's your waffle you thought I forgot about you \" it's not looking to good .. When the waitress came and took our order she said \" so what would you like \" we ordered our drinks, and food . She put our order in but it took her another 10 mins to get our OJs .Food did actually come quicker and manager was really sweet ."
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"Located at the end of a strip mall where every storefront looks the same, this restaurant is easy to miss but worth finding for its buffet lunch. A large U-shaped bar, surrounded by tables and booths, dominates the center of the dining room. The charming decor, which probably hasn't changed since the place opened 25 years ago, reminded us of an old-fashioned roadhouse in rural New England.\n\nThe buffet includes two salads. The green salad was nothing more than iceberg lettuce mixed with shredded carrots and red cabbage, with dressing in individual plastic containers on the side. The pasta salad, with fresh spinach leaves, black olives, red onions, and diced ham tossed in a creamy dressing, was delicious. So was the tomato-based chicken soup, loaded with chunks of white meat, pasta, and onions, and flecked with lots of fresh herbs. Doughy breadsticks helped sop up every last drop at the bottom of the bowl. Ziti was al dente, but oversauced for our taste, and it would have been nice if they had added cheese to make it a traditional baked ziti.\n\nThe pizza was New York style, with a chewy medium-thick crust and generous toppings. The pie with fresh tomato slices and a heavy dose of garlic was our favorite.\n\nAt only $6.95, the lunch buffet is a real bargain and highly recommended.",
"Friendly and Fast!\n\nPizza joints come and go in FL but I hope this one is around next year.\n\nThe pizza was yummy, I would have enjoyed a thicker crust but it was still yummy!",
"A well kept secret in Largo. This is the best pizza place I have found in Pinellas County. I moved to Largo 4 years ago. I have tried several pizza places. Non compare with the quality of pizzy you will receive at Pizza Shack. The bread sticks here are also very tasty when they are fresh. Be careful some servers take the short cut and bring out bread sticks that have been sitting for a long period of time. I would also recommend the Blackened Chicken Alfredo. This is made with the Pizza Shacks own cheese sauce and tastes great. I have found I don't care for any of the italian red sauce dishes such as spegetting or lasagna. \n\nThe all you can eat pizza buffet served monday through friday with bread sticks, soup and salad is a great purchase. And if you don't see a pizza you like on the buffet they will often make it for you when asked.",
"The Buffalo wings and the bread sticks with marinara dipping sauce - they've got it going on. \n\nA neighborhood told us about this place for quick and good food. They have a household of teenage boys and this is a great place to fill them up on tasty food at a value price. \n\nIt's a cute place, small but has a fun vibe about it. The wait staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Before we even ordered, the server brought us a basket of warm bread sticks and a cup of warm marinara sauce for dipping them. The bread sticks were toasty and chewy. The marinara was saucy with just the right amount of kick. Surely this is a great sign of things to come! Actually, the pizza was a bit disappointing. The pizza wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. It couldn't hold a candle next to either New York style or Chicago style pizza. Maybe I'm being too harsh? Maybe it was a let down after those dazzling bread sticks and sauce? \n\nLooking around the dining area, we noticed that some people had ordered only the Buffalo wings and beer. That probably filled them up because the wings were the biggest I've ever seen. They looked amazing, crispy and golden brown. When we returned to this restaurant with our son a few weeks later, we ordered the Buffalo chicken wings and sure enough, they were the bomb.",
"A well kept secret in Largo. This is the best pizza place I have found in Pinellas County. I moved to Largo 4 years ago. I have tried several pizza places. Non compare with the quality of Pizza you will receive at Pizza Shack. The bread sticks here are also very tasty when they are fresh. Be careful some servers take the short cut and bring out bread sticks that have been sitting for a long period of time. I would also recommend the Blackened Chicken Alfredo. This is made with the Pizza read more » Shacks own cheese sauce and tastes great. I have found I don't care for any of the Italian red sauce dishes such as spaghetti or lasagna. \n\nThe all you can eat pizza buffet served Monday through Friday with bread sticks, soup and salad is a great purchase. And if you don't see a pizza you like on the buffet they will often make it for you when asked. \n\n8/17 - an update --- \nI have found the best food is served now on weekend evenings. If you arrive over the lunch hours the bread sticks have been cold. The pizza buffet is beginning to look old, stale and picked over quite often. When asked if they will make something different for the buffet, It is almost an argument with the waitress to understand the pizza appears to have been out for a long period of time. Just not quite as happy with the place as I have been in the past. I have seen the same owner in the place, so I know it is not new owner or management. Just different staff with different ideas of what truly is customer service.",
"very poor customer service lately. My family has ordered from pizza shack for years until recently. When taking your order over the phone they are often times rude and distracted. Twice they have completely messed up our orders because they were not properly listening. I am very disappointed.",
"I only go for the lunch buffet now a days because of not so good experiences in the past. Not like the old days anymore.",
"My absolute favorite calzone on the planet. Love the pizza too. Just know it is not NY or Chicago style.",
"Walked in and attempted to grab some lunch. It was 1:30 and nobody was there. There were 2 waitresses sitting at the bar watching tv. I asked them if they sold slices and they showed me their \"pizza buffet\". Granted, I didn't stay to try it, but the pizza looked hours old and really doughy and just unappetizing.",
"The worst pizza I have ever tasted here in Florida and their are some close runners up restaurant is dusty and very hot in their over all a big disappointment considering all the reviews people need to learn pizza this was nasty and blan tasting cardboard would have more flavor and the Cary out server was really quite crass if a customer tries to help you should just say thank I worked in customer service for years now and that was the not very friendly will not be ever eating in just from what I saw the FOH looked like can only imagine what the kitchen looks like"
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"Today was my first time and I'm extremely impressed. This is one of my new fave places! The burger was really good and the fries were really good as well. I did get a shake and it wasn't bad but the food just stands out.",
"First time here. Got say not bad. Had the curds cheese and they are really good. I had the special of the day. 2 Patty's and 3 different cheeses. My little love the nuggets in her meal. I will be coming back. Can't wait to try a different burgers.",
"Overpriced average burgers. I really only could taste lots of mustard. Since I'm not used to eating grease I'm sure I'll regret this in about a hour. Cheese curds were ok, but not worth $3.99 we paid for them. We are totally ok with never eating there again but we had to give it a go.",
"New fast food place in Port Richey, I decided to give it a try on my way home from Atlanta. \n\nThe drive through was quick, I placed my order and though it was later on a Sunday evening, the girl at the menu box was both professional and polite. I special ordered my burger with no condiments but pickles and knew if they got that right (most don't) it would be good. \n\nOnce I paid, I was given a number to put on my mirror and pulled up just past the trashbin to wait. The wait wasn't that long, and my food came out. Yes, it was right. The only reason they're not getting a 5 is that the fries were old and hard. Not really that tasty. But the burger was good.",
"Was in Port Richie and decided to try this place. I wasn't expecting much, fast food rarely is anything but something to put in your mouth to keep you from eating the dashboard, but I was impressed! The restaurant is very clean, the service is great, and the food was quality drive thru style. The burger was very tasty, and the fries were really crispy! Definitely worth stopping by to soothe the hungry beast! \n I also liked the fact that the person let me taste some of their frozen custard, which I may have to investigate further on a future stop! Skip the chains, come here!",
"Not too special. My family enjoyed their burgers but my Reuben was too salty and over-the-top greasy. I won't order another one. The fries were hot (good) and also over-salted (bad).",
"First time here. We 3 enjoyed the french fries (not greasy) and fresh rolls with the hamburgers. My hamburger, however, was really burnt around the edges and tasted burnt.The service was very good as all were very attentive asking us frequently if they could help in any way. I should have asked for another burger but when we ordered they said they were all cooked the same way. Deep fried?? Milkshake was very thick!",
"Did most driest nastiest hamburger ever had in my life. Will never eat there again. The burger meat was so overcooked and dry and tasteless you can't even swallow it",
"I love the butter burgers! The fries were crispy and not greasy. The cod and shrimp is very good. I love the custard. Very nice and clean restaurant. I'll have a burger here first before I go to other fast food places.",
"Ok burger. I really need to try the mushroom Swiss burger. Fries were pretty good. The CHEESE CURDS ARE WHERE IT'S AT!! Their custard shakes are great as well. All in all ok spot to grab a burger."
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"I don't care if I lose credibility....Popeyes Rules!!! Red Beans and Rice, 'nuff said.",
"Typical fried chicken, nothing too special in my opinion. It's pretty hard to see these around though (at least in my area).\nIt's supposed to be a Louisiana style chicken and they also offer fried crawfish and shrimp, but I've never tried those. Their sides are good! Cajun fries... YUM! Mashed potatoes cajun style... YUM! And super buttery biscuits! Not really flakey or anything, but still a great addition to your meal!\nAND! Cheap of course... it better be right? It's fast food!",
"We went on a Tuesday night. I got the 3 piece chicken combo (spicy) with mac n cheese it was pretty good. I was hungry and I couldn't finish the last chicken strip. The chicken was crunchy and the spicy was not too spicy like you needed a drink after every bite. The mac n cheese (employee suggestion) was really good and went well with the chicken. Biscuit was buttery and delicious. Will probably go back again.",
"Stumbled by this location by accident picking up Chinese food next door. Good to know we now have a Popeyes within [somewhat] driving distance whenever the craving kicks in.",
"I found this place a few months ago, I think the chicken is delicious. When I go through the drive threw I end up having to wait, but I don't mind having it MTO, I like to think fresher and hotter chicken? :) not a fan of the gravy it has peppers in it and it a little spicy (I don't like spicy food) but I order anyway, because mash potatoes go with chicken :) not a fan of the corn on the cob, trying the Cole saw a this time. Also there are not many fried chicken places near me, KFC, but that location is not as clean as this popeys!",
"Other fried chicken joints cannot compare to Popeye's. It's always crispy and juicy and the service is great here. Friendly employees who are intelligent and even recognize you when you're not even really \"regulars\". I used to try to make it once a week but that doesn't always agree with my schedule. Definitely a place to check out because the food really wins out over KFC or Chick'fil'A",
"Service and food was good. Weird how with Popeyes franchise that food is not consistent. This was one of the better Popeyes.",
"Love Popeyes' chicken. Got to go spicy when you go here. Their version of mashed potatoes is quite yummy as well. This is by far the cleanest location I've set foot in, but also the smallest. Menu seems to be missing a few items, but they have all the key players you're probably looking for. I'll also say that this location has the kindest employees I've experiences in a Popeyes. I don't get to go often, but I'll definitely be back to this one soon.",
"They are owned by a southern asian (Indian) family. For a fried chicken place to treat minorities the way they do, I'm surprised they're even in business. The cashier racial profiled me as soon as I walked into the restaraunt. Asked my to clean up after myself and did not do the same to anyone else in line. She said she was instructed by the owner to say this to people of my race. When I asked for the manager, he told me to \"sit down and finish my food.\" So i left without taking a bite of my food. I would never come back to this location.",
"Bought food there 2 days ago, close to closing time so I didn't mind the fact that they were out of fries and they only had mild tenders, understandable, and I would have let it go right there and then. I got through the drive-thru, and ate the food in my car 5 minutes later. Took a bite from the tender, and guess what, it was raw inside, it was the rubber taste of undercooked chicken. I looked at it, and yes, it was not cooked fully. What I didn't swallow I put back in the bag and just through it away. Yesterday, my head and area around the eyes were beating me the whole day, nausea, headaches, and the only reason why this didn't go to the next level is because of my immune system, and I was able to defeat the food poisoning. Do yourself a favor, either eat fried chicken in the South, or don't eat it all. Eating fried chicken in the North is like eating a filet mignon at a seafood restaurant, it ain't happening."
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"There's now a fricking Goldie here! \nI'm actually kind of angry that if I stayed in the neighborhood, I would be less than a minute away from a tehina shake. \nI think there has to be a Cook and Solomonov food combination equivalent to a Philly Taco? But less disgusting?",
"Loved the food, salad was great, fries were better, and the tehina milkshake was the best. Will return here again.",
"First time had the falafel with spicy sauce (can't remember name of sauce. Long line (at 8pm closing time) but courteous and friendly staff. Tahini milk shake was worth a try, I had original. Was good but I think I'll like banana better... will order that next time!",
"Pretty good falafel. I liked it. My go-to is still the Greek guy over by 20th and Market (assuming he is still there), but this was good. I'd go back.",
"We came here last night before an appointment at Hand & Stone around the corner. We gave ourselves half an hour to eat in the fast-causal environment, which we've done before and it worked out swell. I was so excited to try Goldie since I can never get to the Center City location in time before it closes. I immediately knew what I wanted and ordered the falafel salad and fries. \n\nIt was a disheartening experience, though, because the food took forever. My boyfriend ate his Dizengoff while I picked at it and waited. We became officially late for our appointment, and the food was still not done. When it finally arrived, I asked for it to-go, and the girl apologized profusely. She offered a refund, which I appreciated, but that just meant more waiting and we were already 10 minutes late (which means a 30 minute wait for a small salad and fries!). \n\nI can't really comment on the food because everything was cold and soggy by the time I (hangrily) ate it at 9 p.m. I'm really bummed about this experience. The previous tenants, Wiz Kid and Cheu, left Whole Foods because it wasn't a good operational fit. Honestly, I'm not sure that Goldie is either. Maybe they are just struggling to handle the demand. Next time, I'll stick to Dizengoff or try the new FedNuts stand here.",
"If you ever told me that I'd be going to a grocery store just to eat, I'd think you're crazy. But alas, this is what I've been known to do these days at this amazing Whole Foods location. And with the addition of Goldie recently, I finally get to try Michael Solomonov's more recent food expansions in Philly. I've bookmarked the original Goldie location since it's opened, but I just never got around to trying it--thank you Whole Foods for solving my problem! \n\nNow, to the food...holy falafel! Goldie is all sorts of yum and then some! I ordered the falafel with the schug tahini and an order of plain fries. My fresh pita was loaded with ample fried balls of goodness and perfectly balanced with a cucumber and tomato (Israeli?) salad. It was so freaking good! The schug flavored tahini was explained to me as a Serrano chili sauce I believe, and it added the perfect amount of heat. As for the fries, even plain, they were sooooo good! The fries were nice and crispy and very fresh. I can't wait to try more items off their menu.",
"We were in Philly for a short period of time and went into Whole Foods just to grab a snack. To our surprise, we found an incredible food hall. I had six falafel balls with a sauce - I can't recall which sauce it was now. They were the best falafel I've ever had. My friend had a tehina milkshake. We're still talking about the falafel and shake two months later!\n\nGoldie - please find your way to NYC like Dizengoff did! :)",
"I stopped in to Goldie today to try it out since I saw the great reviews, and love falafel. My boyfriend and I each got a falafel pita with harissa and a side of the shawarma fries. The flavors were really great and tasty, although I did find something in the pita to be a tad bit salty-which is very rare for me as I love salt! Maybe it was the harissa? The fries were great and we both loved the seasoning and the sauce that they came with. We also go the banana tahini shake...SOOO good! It is so thick and creamy, we were amazed that it is dairy free and totally vegan! Must come back to try more flavors!!",
"Everything was super fresh and amazing. I had the falafel salad. The flavors are perfect and bright. Just enough sour and just enough salty with right amount of herbs. The falafel is the best I've ever had. Get it with a side of harissa sauce. Unnnnghhhhh yummmmmmm!!\n\nAbsolutely the best choice for a vegetarian eating in at Whole Foods. I've found the vegetarian options at the rest of the Whole Foods kiosks to be pretty blah.",
"I've visited the original Goldie location a couple of times and I am a big fan! However, I am not a big fan of parking in center city. Luckily, there is a Goldie (AND a dizengoff!) in the WF food court. \n\nI was there around 1:30pm but there was still a big line. Unfortunately, the food court is very tightly spaced and there are baby strollers everywhere waiting to take you down, but that's not their fault. \n\nToday I got the harissa falafel sandwich and shawarma fries. I thought the food was pretty much on point with what you get at the original location (i.e., very good.) The falafel is wonderfully light and the pita is very soft and thick. The harissa sauce was on the saltier side.. it probably would have tasted more balanced if it had a little bit more vegetables. \n\nIt came out at a reasonable speed despite how busy it was. They give you buzzers to know when your order is up. The woman at the register seemed stressed and seemed a bit annoyed with her job. The two cooks appeared a bit frazzled too. \n\nI don't think I would recommend taking the sandwich to go, as the crispy falafel is best eaten ASAP and the sauce would probably make the pita soggy."
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"Words will not explain how great my visit to this location was. I have never in my life ever met such a friendly and helpful staff. The staff will be one of the many reasons I will go back over and over again. And the food was on point! I will most definitely be back to visit.",
"First time to a Zoe's and it was great. This location was nice and new and the staff was so friendly! They made me feel welcome and really interested in making my visit great! \nThe chocolate cake is super!",
"Great food for a great price. delivering goodness everyday.their Chicken salad sandwich is awesome! Try their mediterranean chicken plate or their chicken pita pizza. \n\nIt's great! I love this resturant",
"Takeout tonight (August 10, 2015): Beef kabob; grilled shrimp, grilled vegetables (brocolli, carrots); \"good bread.\" The food was eaten 10 minutes after purchase, It was all either cold or lukewarm. The shrimp and vegetables - if warm - would have been good. The beef was inedible, tasting as if it had been cooked several hours before the purchase. Tough as leather. The salmon was very good, albeit not warm, and the hummus was fine. The bread, however, was very tough, actually hard to tear. This is a new location and maybe it is having a bad day. I'm told another Zoe's location serves good food. Not here. Won't go back. Too many good restaurants in town.",
"I have been there twice. The chicken salad is delicious. The Greek salad generous with the exception of olives. I ordered mine with extra and got a total of 5!. The dressing is very tasty. I was a little disappointed with the selection for my husband as he's a vegetarian. What he got was good, just not enough selection for a Mediterranean restaurant. I will return. Oh the chocolate cake was very good as well.",
"I love Zoe's kitchen. I've been dining here back in Alabama for the last 15 years. I was a regular and was sad to leave it behind when I moved to New Orleans. Now there is a location just down from me in Metairie on Veterans Blvd. I couldn't be Happier!!\n\nMy favorite meals are the chicken salad sandwich with rice pilaf or braised white beans. When the weather gets chilly their lemon chicken orzo soup hits the spot and warms the soul. Their salads, wraps and kabobs are top notch.\n\nBottom line if you like quick fresh food, especially sandwiches or Mediterranean cuisine you will love Zoe's. PS they're reasonably priced for the quality. Can't beat it! \n\nSide note: this is the first location I've seen that has a call-ahead pickup window so if you're in a rush just call ahead! So convenient",
"Stood and waited to be served for 5 minutes before leaving. The manager was busy screaming at everyone. We left.",
"I really enjoy the food at Zoe's Kitchen. It's good quality and good for you. They have some of the best chicken salad around, and their salad dressing is extremely versatile. However, this location is very lacking when it comes to the service. I've had problems each time I've gone here. The most notable of which was probably watching the plates of complete orders line up on the counter behind the registers while the girl working the register (no one was ordering food during this time) just watched the plates stack up and refilled her own drink instead of bringing orders out to the diners waiting to eat. Eventually the manager came out and ended up having to deliver the food. Unmotivated staff is a consistent problem here. I only go to this location because it's so close to my house, but I much prefer the level of service offered at the Elmwood location.",
"Just had the worst experience at Zoe's kitchen in Metairie. First of all we arrived at 2:00pm and it was not crowded at all. \nWe ordered the spinach roll ups, steak kabobs, and chicken sandwich. We did not get our order until 2:45pm and that is because my husband went up and asked where was our order. Scared to know what the service would be like when it's busy. \nThe vegetables with the steak kabobs were cold and the side that was suppose to come with my husbands steak kabobs never came, after the guy who brought our food said it would be coming. \nMy spinach roll ups were hardly warm. \nSo disappointed. The manager didn't come over to apologize or anything. Don't think I will be coming back due to the poor management and service. Very disappointed",
"Love this place!!!! So healthy and the shrimp and steak are delish!!! This place is such a gem. If you like Mediterranean cuisine you will love this place. They also sell their dressing for $4. It's the best. Super healthy and super flavorful."
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"What an amazing find! If you like fried chicken and you want it fast, this is the place to go. The chicken is so tender under the crispy breading and the sides are all you'll ever want. The perfect definition of Southern Home Cooking.",
"if ya mama or ya mawmaw dont feel like fryin chicken & u aint feelin popeyes..u want that real deal taste like home...this is the spot a true NOLA institition..if u dont know well now u do and tho u didnt know back in the days im glad...cuz your dumb ass made the lines shorter for me..\nperfectly fried well seasoned moist (even the white meat) deliciousness!!!\ni had to get this cuz they were closed last time i was in town..\nmoms bought a 20pc and i think i ate 10 of em..pops i love u & im sorry but hey i was a guest!!!! i gotta gets mineses lol",
"i love, love, love this chicken. i am not an nola native but have been living here for 6 years and when i first taste this chicken i could not beleive how good it was. moist, flavorful, and on top of all that it is cheaper then all the commercial chicken fast food restaurants. you got to have it!!!!!",
"The fried chicken is so tender, fresh, and yummy! The sides are not the best, but who cares when the chicken is THIS GOOD. Also they have fried chicken livers, which I have not gotten the chance to try yet, but knowing their chicken it has got to be pretty good.",
"great chicken. this is the first and only place where i ate chicken backs. wish the had a better look to the store but you got to love the new orleans attitude from the workers",
"Southern Fried Goodness. Mmmm....I'm drooling writing about this place. McKenzie's Chicken In a Box is the place to go to if you want fried chicken done right. Their fried chicken is crispy and has all the right flavors. Located near Dillard U., this place is worth the trip if you want a good hearty lunch. Mckenzie's does not really have seating inside, so it's more of a grab and go place. Their menu is a bunch of printed paper posted on the wall, but the food is where it's at. McKenzie's sides are pretty phenomenal as well. Mac and cheese with some onion rings with your fried chicken and you're set. It's always nice to get a southern meal done right. Seriously, go get some right now. You won't regret it.",
"Best chicken around. who would have ever thought a bakery would make good friend chicken. When i was coming up all they sold was half chicken and whole chicken not the menu has exploded with different side dishes and seafood. But when it is all said and done the chicken is still the thing to buy here. very tasty, hot and not greasy.",
"Ey yo, let me tell you about McKenzie's; if you're looking for great, salty fried chicken with some good-ass sides in New Orleans, look no further* [especially if you're in the hood]. For $19, my friend and I got 15 piece chicken [good amount of white meat mixed in], three biscuits, and a small side of mac n' cheese. Shit was BOMB, we murdered the whole thing and let me tell you, I can't wait to get more, though I know deep down I won't til the next time I'm in Nawlins.\n\nWhat made it so yummy?\n\nNot the same grease bucket you'd expect from KFC. No worries about staining your car as you drive back from the place [no seating at all, there]. \n\nDeliciously seasoned. It was so salty and peppery, you wanted to consume every piece of skin as you devoured the chicken. It's not very heavily breaded, so it didn't seem to weigh you down very much.\n\nSide of biscuits[3] and a small mac n' cheese was great with the chicken. The chicken was salty, so the fact that the biscuits and mnc weren't meant perfect harmony of fatassness when you stuffed all three into your mouth at once.This occurred a few times, and I even found myself swiping my fingers across the container to get as much cheese as possible :D\n\nGreat place, get fat on it!\n\n*This may be an exaggeration as I did not have any fried chicken anywhere else in New Orleans, but it still beats any I've had anywhere prior. Because it so easily exceeded my expectations of a chicken place in the ghetto [and maybe because I'm drunk], it earns its 5 stars.",
"Fried Chicken Liver On Sale Here!!\n\nDang cheap and tasty food served here. Gotta love the chicken livers. This is like the opposite from Coast Yakitori bars. This chicken liver is fried..not grilled. Super juicy and super tasty! I am a fan and then some!",
"Told my friend i was going to McHardy's he convinced me that Mckenzie's was better, so I tried them out.....wish I woulda just went to McHardys instead..."
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"MacArthur's is a family owned bakery in St. Louis which specializes in all things sweet. I wish that there was one thing that MacArthur's did really well so I could recommend it above everything else, but that's not the case. Everything at MacArthur's is delicious. Everything. Even basic stuff like carrot cake or white cake with white icing. MacArthur's makes great tiramisu, fruit tarts, donuts, petit fours, the list is seriously endless as they will make anything you want to order, too. Everything is perfect, everything is yummy. MacArthur's also does beautiful wedding cakes, birthday cakes and event cakes, and you seriously will not find better prices anywhere!",
"Usually when I think of decorated cakes, I generally first think of the gross stuff you can pick up at Schnuck's....then I remember, you don't have to eat that garbage and I call McArthur's to get a real decorated cake.\n\nThe cakes here are nothing short of devine. I am not kidding, they are delicious. The icing is sweet but not to the point that your teeth hurt. The cake is moist (a word I hate to use but seriously, what other word do you use to describe a delicious cake???). I have yet to have a cake I have ordered from there bomb. In fact, last weekend at my niece's christening, my family, the classy lot that they are, were practically throwing down to get the corner pieces and pieces with sugary roses on them. The cake really is that good.\n\nThe other stuff at McArthur's is delicious as well, so I have to say, you really can't go wrong here. Definitely a South County hidden jewel and completely worth the trip.",
"I have been ordering special occassion cakes from McArthur's for over 20 years. I will not go anywhere else! For birthdays, showers, weddings and christenings....you can't go wrong with a cake from McArthur's! They made, (dare I say...CREATED), my daughter's wedding cake 5 years ago. We received sooo many compliments on the beauty, elegance and the taste of the cake from all of the wedding guests and even from the staff of the banquet center where the reception was held. One of the banquet center servers told me that she sees wedding cakes every Friday and Saturday night while working the wedding receptions, and never before had she seen a more elegant cake. We agreed that it was a shame to have to cut it! Athough it would have also been a shame to not eat the most delicious cake I had ever tasted. One tier was filled with chocolate mousse, another was filled with strawberries, and the 3rd was filled with lemon. Yummm! If this isn't enough to convince you, get this...\nMy son and his wife and daughter now live 2 hours away. They are having my grandaughter christened this Sunday. They called to ask me to order the cake for the christening from McArthur's and bring it with me to the church in Salem, MO! My son said that he just can't get himself to eat any other bakery cake after he has been spoiled by growing up eating nothing but MacArthur's cakes!",
"My family has always gotten my birthday cakes from McArthur's. There cakes are wonderful, whether you get them plain or with a delicious filling they are a must try, and priced reasonably. \n\nBut and this is the most important part you have to the try the Creme Horns they are amazing. These aren't the teeny tiny horns you can get at Schnucks or other local grocery stores. These babies are HUGE, and soft, and the creme is omg. I could live without the sprinkles on the top, but other then that they are fantastic.",
"Of all the places we looked for wedding cakes this was the worst experience. I had heard great things but the service was not so great. We had to wait an 1/2 hour past our appointment time. They sounded pushy with the people who were finishing up their order as we came in. The two consultants were talking to each other in front of us about what more could be basically upsold-- I was appalled. Our consultant told us to look through a book, wasn't very helpful--didn't direct us on what we might want to look at. When I brought up the \"Affordable Cakes\" that are listed on the website the lady had no idea what I was talking about nor look she would at their website. Needless I wasn't too happy after that and wasn't interested in hearing anything more. I should mention the bakery side (where you wait if they aren't ready next door) looked nice, seemed busy and everyone was friendly.",
"we have shopped mcarthurs for years and years for all of our dessert needs. my first wedding cake came from there so as a tradition i wanted my second from there also. it was an ordeal. the young little nitwit behind the counter told us we had to set up an appointment for a cake tasting after we repeatedly told her exactly what we wanted. i am diabetic and seldom stray to eating sugar but for my wedding you bet i was. we way overpaid and it tasted fairly good. they were late by over an hour on delivery. it was a one tier square cake. i wanted white cake and white buttercream frosting what on earth do i need a tastiong for. we ended up calling it a party cake because we were told that it was technically going to be that. for my wedding dress i both times walked in the store and saw what i wanted in and bought it in 15 minutes or less, the same with my custom living room furniture. i am easy to work with. then i am told they cannot do fondant for the design it has to be iced. the job looked crappy. THE GROCERY STORE DID FONDANT OF WHAT I WANTED ON THE GROOM CAKE. i could have made them the exact cutout for the fleur de lis and i offered. for my anniversary i will be going to the competition with a picture of my wedding cake and cutouts. all the shows on tv can do that but they cant. the competition said no problem. while on another occaision i bought sugar free items and they were all stale and tasted horrible and were overpriced as well and i didnt bother to complain i dumped them in the trash and will not go there again. the grocery store bakery is better. we bought a sheetcake from the grocery in chocolate to act as a groom cake. it was awesome and i took that and the food left overs to the st. louis county police dept on behalf of a friend there so the nice officers could have a nice meal with lots of chocolate cake with buttercream icing for their dessert as a thank you for their niceness.",
"I'm reviewing based on 1 wedding cake-tasting consultation only. I've had McArthur's fruit tart's before, and think they're phenomenal. Eat them. But don't get your wedding cake here.\n\nThe tasting room is small, very outdated, and poorly lit. Not a huge deal, but for people that care about appearances (such as myself, an interiors and lighting snob), I took note.\n\nOur \"consultant\" never once sat down with us. She came by with a binder a few times to go over basics, and essentially showed us what they could and could not do. Everything was based on book examples, as opposed to having an actual design consultation.\n\nThe cake itself was not good. It honestly tasted no better than Schnuck's cake. The flavors (yellow, traditional white) were ordinary, overly-sugared, and the \"fruit fillings\" just tasted like jam. Blech. The \"buttercream\" tasted like it came from the inside of a Betty Crocker container.\n\nHowever, they were definitely crazy inexpensive, with their simple designs coming in at only $1.69 per serving. Very affordable.\n\nBummer too, because I really wanted to save some dough on the wedding cake. How much of a difference can fall between buttercreams? Not much, you may think. \n\nGo to a tasting at Cravings, and then you'll see! :)",
"(This review covers lunch and some of my bakery purchases.)\n\nBottom Line: Great local place that will feed you well for a moderate price. \n\nSoup:\nI ordered the Chicken Baja (tomato-based soup with corn, chicken, and taco-like seasoning). It was flavorful. The roll didn't automatically come with the soup, at least that was my impression. It was good. I requested it because a nice bread always pairs nicely with soup. \n\nSince I have been ill, I have been on the lookout for good soups this past week. Given I needed to run an errand in South County, I thought my options for a good local place were limited to non-existent. I completely forgot about MacArthur's Bakery. Maybe I should be more cognizant of the Yelp! iPhone App's Monocle feature to find good places in a pinch, but that is another story.\n\nI found the food to be flavorful and fresh. I found the dining room mostly clean. The place was fairly busy on a rainy Thursday afternoon with what seemed like many repeat customers of the older set, in addition to folks that worked at nearby businesses.\n\nOn a side note, I picked up some Coconut Toast and Blueberry Butter Cake. I have not tried the cake, but the Coconut Toast was quite good. \n\nFor those folks who need lunch or dinner, try this place instead of a chain. I think this is a good place to support.\n\nI will definitely come back, if I am in the neighborhood.\n\nOh, and on a side note, I was told that the Coconut Toast and other baked goods are made on Wednesday. However, it seems like most of it goes straight in the freezer and then some is brought out for sale.",
"I've been here quite a few times for breakfast and have had really good experiences. Employees are many and helpful. Food is very reasonably priced (so much we thought we were under charged every time). Many options and everything we had was fresh and yummy. Never went to for cakes or special orders.",
"Always friendly service, great pastries/bakery and pretty decent sandwiches, good coffee, try one of everything"
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"I'm the Duke here now so I guess I should write a review huh. Chick Fil A is kind of my preferred fast food restaurant and this one is particularly good. The employees are always nice and very helpful I don't think they have ever messed up and order of mine and I eat there a lot. If they are running slow or behind they are very good about compensating with coupons for free food. (I've been compensated when I didn't think I had really waited that long but hey.... free food ) As far as the food goes it's the usual Chick Fil A menu but they do an exceptionally good job with it. It would be pretty easy for the food to be greasy but it's not. The salads are particularly good and if you're trying to lose weight the Balsamic Vinaigrette goes well with the chicken and fruit salad and doesn't taste low cal at all. The soup is always good and oh... the milkshakes (yeah so much for the diet thing). The breakfast is good too, their chicken biscuits are about the best fast food breakfast sandwich around. The hash browns can be a little weak (soggy/greasy) sometimes so if you're picky about those get two chicken biscuits. This seems silly but it's really cool: they have those new ketchup packets that you can use to either dip or squeeze your ketchup they're great for eating on the go. (I'm a dipper)\nGetting off of Tyrone into the parking lot is easy (but be aware there's a frontage road) but unless you're heading NW getting out on Tyrone is a pain so go over by Panera and get out heading south on 66th. If you're heading North on 66th good luck and happy U turns. :) OH and they do have one of those indoor playgrounds to wear your kids out while you sit and eat.\nI'm giving them 5 stars not because the food is the be all end all (if is, after all, fast food) but because they do what they set out to do, and they do it well. (Besides, who doesn't love those Cows??)",
"The restaurant and staff are top notch. The only thing to know is that the play area is clogged with dust. Go there in the afternoon and look at the air as the sun shines through the windows. The dust is so thick, it looks like a golden fog.",
"This latest gay rights kerfuffle has seriously disturbed my clam...... But the 5 stars are for the food and the service so they stand. Make up your own mind about the social issues. Personally I won't be going back.",
"I do love chick fil a.\n\nThis one is always clean, and always looks nice. It is a little of a hassle to get into and out of. You can back door it off 66th if you turn into the HomeGoods parking lot and cut through, or else you can come off Tyrone on the service road, it's the turn after the McDonalds turn. Getting back onto Tyrone can be a challenge, especially if you have go the opposite direction and make it across the intersection for a u-turn. \n\nIt is the only chick fil a in the area, aside from inside the mall. \n\nAll in all an awesome and clean restaurant.",
"Have no idea why they insist on putting the straw in your drink at the drive thru window... I always make them give me new drinks... This is the only location I have been to that does this....\nI don't want someone putting their fingers all over money they are taking at the window and then putting them on the straw they are putting in my drink.",
"I love Chick-fil-a. Food is always fresh and hot. I love the fried chicken nuggets. Real white meat chunks of chicken with a light scrumptious coating. Can't forget the waffle fries. They are delicious too.",
"As far as chick fil a, this one is pretty good! Located close to Tyrone mall and Panera, the service here is exactly what you'd expect-fast and friendly. \n\nFor breakfast, I like the burrito or the spicy biscuit.",
"Great food and wholesome family values, especially by that one employee Taylor. Would give it 45 stars if I could.",
"Cleanest, friendliest, and most efficiently run fast food restaurant I have been to. The service was so polite..",
"I work as restaurant manager myself and I hold all places to a high standard of customer service. This store is exceptional on all fronts. We were greeted as soon as we cracked open the door and they brought our drinks to us. The manager walked around taking our trash and giving refills. Not to mention the food is always great! If only all fast food places would take customer service as seriously and love their customers like this!"
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"Again the owners of sushi bar gave broad ripple something they didn't even know they needed.\n\nAt first a little intimidating - - after 5 minutes it was a blast - food was incredible and the concept of boiling your own food was a a great time.\n\nThis is a great option to go with friends for dinner and drinks. Additionally will create an experience that you will not forget after leaving.",
"Crab General is a must try in my book. Insanely authentic, and a great/unusual find in Broadripple. All you can eat at a great price point. If you and a significant other or friends are looking for a unique experience this is the place!",
"What a unique, delicious and insanely fun experience! We have been twice, once on opening night and again tonight, and Crab General did not disappoint. My kids and I had a wonderful time and were pleasantly surprised the first time, and tonight was even better. Being all-you-can eat, allows you to experiment with the different foods, and try different combinations and flavors with the hotpots and it is so much fun. Tonight we added some of the Louisiana Crab Boil- and it was amazing. \n\nTruly a go-to for us now, and a must try. The service is top-notch, and assistance is always available for those new to hot pots. Drinks, dinner, great for kids and dates and locally owned. Strongly recommended!",
"The food is fantastic and so is the service. The combo 2 was absolutely delicious and our waiter was super attentive. This place is definitely a must visit!",
"What an amazing addition to Broad Ripple!!\n\nFood: 5 Stars\nService: 5 Stars\n\nWe went to the Crab General on a whim, not knowing what we were getting into. After grabbing a seat on the patio and scanning the menu we settled on the Combo 2 Boiling Platter and Cajun Wings. \n\nWow! Just wow!\n\nThe wings were seasoned to perfection. \n\nThe Boiling Platter was delicious! Definitely intimidating at first, but our server was amazing and guided us through how to get the most meat out of each seafood. Once we got the hang of it it was a blast to eat.\n\nI highly recommend this place for a fun and hands on night out with friends.\n\nWe'll definitely be back to try their hot pot.",
"We made our first trip to General Crab last night and it was awesome! We ended up doing the Shabu Shabu (hot pot) menu and it did not disappoint. This was our first experience with Shabu Shabu and the wait staff were very friendly and guided us through the menu and process. Everything we had was delicious!!! Highly recommend the lamb, beef and shrimp. The medium pot we got was a little on the spicy side - which we loved but be forewarned if you don't like spicy get a mild. All the veggies were great too but we got too many to even mention! This place is very reasonable as well with it being $20 per person all you can eat for dinner. We felt like we got our money's worth and got to try lots of authentic items we might not otherwise have tried. We will definitely be back! Might try the Cajun boil half of the menu next time, but it might be too hard to pass up our new favorite Shabu Shabu!",
"We really enjoyed this new restaurant. The shabu shabu 20 dollar all you can eat is where it's at. Quail egg, lamb, fish balls, tofu...they have it all. Sapporo on draft. Def be back soon.",
"What a great way to celebrate my birthday! Decided to check this place out with ten of my closes friends and family. \n\nI was the mood for crab boil and so this was the second pick from the original place I wanted to go but this was new so why not give it a try. I had choice #2 medium spice. I love hot food but wasn't sure I would like it supper hot. I would recommend the spicer sauce instead. I asked for the spicer sauce on the side so that I can dip my sea food in it. The sauce was buttery with a lil kick to it. \n\nOverall the food was good. We recommend to the waiter some suggestions to pass on to the owner. \nFor the crab boil, suggest add on items for extra corn, rice as option, and change the Italian sausage for kielbasa sausage. \n\nThe waiter catered to our every request and I applaud him for being patient with us as we were a pretty demanding group. Service is very important in the restaurant industry. \n\nI hope this place takes off and I would be returning back to try the hot pot sometime soon. Thank you for showing hospitality on my bday with a special bday drink.",
"I'll preface by stating my husband and I visited an hour before closing. We arrived around 10:15 they close at 11:30. We were promptly seated. Explained how the hot pot worked and made a couple food choices with the servers suggestions. Once it arrived we were kind left wondering exactly how it working and when you would know everything was done. The servers and host were busy cleaning everything and acted like they couldn't be bothered. We wanted to order more noodles and were rudely told last call was 11 yet no one had told us that. We had plates removed before we were done and were basically rushed and couldn't enjoy our meal sweeping right next to us while we're eating is gross. I'd suggest coming earlier so you get better service. Food is good but felt extremely rushed.",
"1st time here so we went for the crab boil. I went for the mildest spice level, which was not as mild as I thought but boy it was gooood. I had the combo #3.\nEverything was cooked to perfection so I was a happy camper.\nThe insides are cool so check it out."
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"Great atmosphere, incredible fried pickles. Vienna burger is delicious. Great service! Will definitely be back.",
"Great service and great food ! I had the Santiago burger with the garlic Parmesan truffle fries and it was delicious! Like if you're in the mood for. A good, well made burger ...check this place out! The appetizer for pickle chips came out super quick and so did our food. The service was super nice and friendly. People were walking around helping with drink refills when the waiters got busy, just a very good system and thinking of the customers. Loved this place and can't wait to come back!",
"I visited Burgerhaus today and did carryout....the Burger I got was very good and also the fries.....I gave my initial order to the bartender and she repeated it back to me...then took it to the hostess who also does the carryout orders apparently....and I heard her give the order to her as she put it into the computer....when she brought the check I asked her if she'd ordered the bacon I wanted on my burger...I knew it was extra....she apologized and ran to the back to tell the kitchen.....Another guy came out and grabbed the check out of the check presenter she'd given me and said they needed to make me a new one......He brought the check back with the xtra charge for bacon and again said \" sorry that's totally our fault\"\n\nI am in the business also and I would have never done that and put the xtra bacon charge on there when they clearly said it was their fault....I was prepared to pay the xtra in the beginning.......but it wasn't my fault after repeating it back to a server and host it wasn't on the initial check...I being the server would have paid the $1.50 upcharge or explained to the manager they had made the mistake and have it taken off.........just creates a better feeling for the guest that they always want to make things right......I will be back......But these are just little things that are part of gaining a great customer base that need to be addressed!",
"Excellent burgers, great service, and you eat with purpose! They donate a meal to Full Belly, Full Heart for every burger purchased. They may be a little more than the average price, but they are worth it. Everything is cooked to perfection and they have some very inventive combinations. Highly recommended!",
"Me and my coworkers have been going to this location for lunch ever since it opened. The service has been fantastic until today. I'm a little upset that my grilled cheese today was moldy and had lots of pickles on it even though the box said no pickles!! The manager was very apologetic and handled it well. My issue is with the kitchen staff who failed to notice the mold. I don't understand how they managed to cook it thinking it was ok to send out like that. Even with this bad experience the staff is friendly and they still have the best grilled cheese around!",
"For a brand new restaurant the service was above average, the food was above average and at a reasonable price. I found this place driving by. Glad I stopped in. We'll be back.",
"Great location just off Main & Range Line in Carmel - patio seating coming soon! \n\nVast beer selection includes eight taps plus eight rotating taps so there's always something new to try.\n\nEnjoyed the bruschetta - four Italian bread slices piled with bruschetta fixings just right. They were more filling than I expected. Bread crisped but not hard and a drizzle of balsamic pulled all the flavors together. \n\nThe firecracker shrimp was lightly breaded and a tasty balance of buffalo and hot sauce. It had a kick, but not so much it burned my lips or sent my allergies flaring. \n\nThe burger list offers some unique takes including a Valpo because the owner was once mayor of Valparaiso, Indiana. I tried an Aussie this time with a fried egg and bacon - delicious. The burger patties here are thick and juicy without feeling greasy. \n\nPicky French Fry lady here and I love these fries! I tried the Parmesan truffle with mayo on the side as well as the amazing blue cheese fries. These are what I call \"perfect fries\". Good proportion with a crisp outside and potato heaven inside. I'd stop in for a pint and fries anytime if I wasn't looking for a full meal. \n\nThe servers were attentive and friendly- patient with all of my first-time customer questions. When I asked if there were gluten-free options so I could tell a friend, they provided a menu specifically noted where each item is either already or with a bread switch becomes gluten-free. There were definitely many options for gluten-free!\n\nThere's a kid menu and roomy booth seating. I sat at the bar with a guest - the seats were stable and big enough to handle my coat and purse hanging from the back! I seriously took photos of the ladies room (yes I made sure it was empty!). There's a handy mouthwash dispenser so feel free to order onions and garlic! There's a baby-changing table and an accessible stall as well. \n\nThe food, decor, and service are top notch - I can't wait to go back and try more menu items. It's not just \"another burger place\" in town.",
"Went for a weekday lunch. The food was delicious but we were there for a quite a while waiting on our food considering the restaurant was not close to being full. The menu looked great - it was hard to decide what to order. Ultimately decided with the Tex Mex Taco Salad with carne asada (guac, pico & sour cream on the side per my request) and I wasn't disappointed. Will definitely be back to enjoy their beer menu.",
"We tried this place just days after they opened. The burgers were decent, if a bit dry, and the topping choices were bold and different. Love all of the local beer choices, and the french fries were really solid. Not bad at all, though I think there are better burgers up the street.",
"Tried this spot for dinner. First our severs name was Emily and she was on top of it and was amazing the whole time. My burger and fries did not disappoint. Beer selection was good. Our buffalo shrimp as an appetizer was ok. I would eat her again anytime. And I did next week."
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"This is a great little Seafood place only open on the weekends Friday and Saturday 5pm - 12am & Sunday 5pm - 10pm, located in the AmeriStar Casino. \n\nOnce of my vices is going to the casino and to my surprise when I stopped into Pearls was they had other items on their menu besides seafood. The one that caught my eye was the Blackened Prime Rib. They cooked it to perfection and served it with sour cream horseradish sauce which gives you a little zing in every bite, red potatoes which were soft and easy to cut with a fork and roasted corn on the cob....love corn on the cob with butter...LOL. \n\nWhen I am out at the Casino win or loose I always stop in and grab a bite to eat. I mean I see people throwing down the oysters, king crab legs, the lobster tails, frog legs, shrimp, catfish and crab cakes mmmmmm gosh I am making myself so hungry. \n\nThey boil the King crab legs to perfection, they set the oysters on a tray of ice. They really prepare everything for you.Their menu offers a variety, I would recommend Pearl's to anyone wanting to hit the town with a combination of Food, Fun and Excitement at AmeirStar.",
"For the seafood lover who is tired of the conventional Red Lobster. Specialize in oysters. They have a very unique menu that includes some Asian. So, worth checking out if you love seafood but don't expect the best. \n\nPay attention to what you order. I ordered What I thought was a standard meal of boiled jumbo shrimp but it turned out to be some sort of shrimp stew. It came with corn on the cob that and potatoes both in the stew. I was expected to cut up the potatoes and corn for the stew. I am no cook so this didn't turn out well. It was good after I got it fixed bug I would prefer the chef do all the cooking, not me. So.... pay attention to what you order. \n\nIt is right next to the bottle neck blues bar so it is loud when a band as playing and it is also open to the casino so you have the distraction/entertainment of people coming and going.\n\nIt was \"pretty good.\" I probably will go back at some point",
"No.\n\nJust no.\n\nI should have known better because it is a freakin' seafood restaurant in a freakin' casino. In freakin' Missouri. Triple whammy. Just because Lumiere has reportedly nice restaurants (I've never been to one personally but I had their food at Taste of STL once, A++) doesn't mean this rings true with Ameristar!\n\nMy girl-friend and I arrived at about 9pm or so. They serve 'till about midnight, FYI. Our server took forever to just bring us water and when I asked him about all of the things I was interested in ordering, they were completely sold out! I even had back-up options and those were gone too. Seriously? I ended up getting garlic bread and peel-n-eat shrimp. She ordered the clam chowder and fried calamari. I also ordered some kind of fruity rum drink special thing. It took forever for them to just bring us water and menus, and then the food took even longer. I think it could have been due to our server being swapped out midway through. It's always a little awkward when that happens but hey, nothing you can do about it...pretty normal I guess? I also found it quite odd that our first server kept telling me NOT to order certain things. I was going to get the seafood salad thing but he said the dressing was \"gross\" and not to get it. Uhh well I guess points for honesty but seriously...? So weird. \n\nThe food itself wasn't bad...just freaking huge. I couldn't finish it all. I actually really liked my alcoholic drink...they even lit it on fire! Bonus points for cool effect, I suppose. The garlic bread was pretty garlic-y but was also kinda swimming in oil. The peel and eat shrimp was MASSIVE as was the calamari and soup. We could barely finish our food. I wish someone would have warned us that the food portions were massive. Ugh. \n\nThe real icing (tartar sauce) on the cake for this whole experience is that I was horrendously ill the following day. I want to say it was food poisoning but can't say for sure. Let's just say the food at Pearl's did NOT agree with my digestive system which is weird because I didn't eat too much food there, and I'm pretty sure I would have known if my shrimp or calamari was bad *when* I was eating it. Yeeeah.... urrrp. Never again!",
"Fun place and the oysters were good. I'm not a huge oyster fan but the horse radish sauce made it for me. \n\n It's pretty cool watching them prepare some interesting dishes too. Interesting in a good way.",
"I really liked Pearl's especially as they were very accommodating to our party of 11..oh wait 13..oh wait 15..yea you get the idea and I am sure have been in a situation when unexpected guests keep joining your party and you (in this case me) as host need to keep wrangling tables. Hostess was extremely accommodating and calm with us grabbing a few more tables and dragging them over..so A++ for hostess.\n\nPart II of a huge party at dinner..the end of meal check dance..I started brainstorming with my friends as dinner was coming to a close..so we go with the here are 7 credit cards split it evenly..crap wait we have a couple of guests who are not part of a couple (how rude of them!)..waiter to the rescue..hands me a bill I open it up and it is for just me and the birthday girl!! Fabulous!! once again A++\n\nFood..come hungry..very very hungry..because the portions are large and the oysters (blue points the night we were there) are delicious. I had crab cakes..prefere mine a bit lumpier but enjoyed them (between grabbing another table..sure come to dinner late I'll take care of everything.. ;p) but I should have went with the gumbo..several people did and enjoyed. If you don't like seafood don't come here (pretty straight forward?) our meat and potatoes fan had one option..a started of cheesy garlic bread..mmm carbs! and a blackened prime rib..he reported it was delicious.. so food hmm..B+\n\nDrinks? Well I stuck with a beer and then a martini..good selection of booze but you will not be hanging around for glass of port. So a solid B for selections..ahh wait the flaming hurricane..well that is cute I suppose..if you like that kind of thing :)\n\nSo my advice is swing by before you lose your money and can't afford dinner (price point is reasonable given portion size but I'd prefer smaller portions and less $$)",
"This place is fine, it wasn't amazing or anything but it wasn't too bad either. I had oysters and ehh they could have been better. \n\nThe service was good though. We had the kids with us and they accomodated us well.",
"Combination boil. The food was really good and the service was decent. They forgot the corn cob sides on everyone's plates. Would have been five stars if the waitress would have taken something off the bill for that oversight. Guess she just wanted a smaller tip? Loved the crab legs!",
"So me and my Sweetie Vincent D. came here on Valentine's Day because 1) we were hungry and 2) everything else was packed, LOL. So when we arrived, we were able to go straight to the bar, order and get drinks. Now mind you, they had several people there; we just lucked up. There were no lines, but four people were ahead waiting to be seated.\n\nIt was a nice atmosphere; the chef and cooks were busy, busy, busy! I had some cocktail drink which tasted like sweet kool-aide, but I'm cool with that and didn't order another one. We order calamari for an appetizer and entrees dinner. My greedy butt also ordered crab legs. Okay, let me just stay that everything was good, really. But the calamari SUCKED!!! It was way over fried and too dang crunchy. The menu called for \"crispy\" calamari and not \"crunchy\" and hard ones. I was so dang tired that I didn't even bother to complain and figured I'd just note it for this review. I ordered the crab cake entree and Vince ordered......sorry forgot, LOL. I must say that my food was really good. My crab legs were just right and it wasn't filled with dirt and yuck like you sometimes find other places. It was just enough for me.\n\nOur server was a bit slow and didn't come to check on us as she could or should have. I'll let her slide this time.\n\nI must say that regardless to the three negative items I mentioned, I definitely would give them another shot because after the drink and appetizer were gone and the food came out, everything else was perfect.",
"The food was really good. The service terrible!! We were seated immediately, 20 min later the waitress came by for drink orders but we had sat so long we were ready to order. We placed our orders and soon after she brought our drinks. I would say within 15 min I had drank my water. The waitress came by and said she would return with a refill. 20 min later the manager comes by and asks if we need anything and i stated a refill and I asked if she could just bring me a pitcher. She stated that wasn't possible but She would get my refill. She came back with the water and asked if we needed anything else and I informed her no just waiting. Another 10 min passed and our food was ready. The food was good but the service was bad enough that I doubt I will ever return.",
"This is one of my top 5 places to eat. Fun & friendly Wait Staff, great food - I highly recommend the Fried Oysters. It is hard to find them cooked like they do on the coast in St. Louis and this place does them well :) Light to med breading, cooked thoroughly yet still juicy. My husband prefers his raw and is happy when I choose Pearl's for Date Night. Very reasonable priced menu with good selection. Come hungry. Many fun times for me at Pearl's!"
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"I will never patronize this location again. Many foods dropped in other foods, the comprehension level of the staff is practically nonexistent, and they literally yell at you continuously to get your attention as you try to figure out the additional toppings you want that are on the other side of the oven, the pizza is not baked long enough because the crust is soft...who wants soft thin crust pizza?? Ridiculous!!",
"Awesome pizza! Portion size is just under a medium size pizza. Very filling. Staff could have been a bit more friendlier but the food makes up for it. I will definitely eat there again.",
"I was teetering between 3-4 stars. I had the Kennett Square pizza. This was a take-out order to bring back to the office. I am always excited when I see a menu item with truffle oil. But this pizza had way too much. Way. too. much. The bottom of my pizza was soaking wet with truffle oil. It was pretty unappetizing. Forgetting the copious amount of truffle oil, the pizza had good flavor. It could have been cooked a little more. I would give this place another shot and try eating in next time.",
"There are so many new, trendy places to eat opening up in the area, I went in to Snap Pizza expecting something like Blaze's pizza. This specific location left me wondering about everything. The moment I got there the line to start felt awkwardly placed in the back of the restaurant. People were accidentally getting in front of me because there was do definitive line. The pizza seemed a bit meager as I saw them sparsely place toppings on the pizza's ahead of mine. So, the whole time in line, I felt less and less confident that my pizza will be worth the money and the frenzied line. At the end, I went to pay, but again, felt like everyone was a little confused about when and where they should pay and wait. The girl who rung me up was very nice and welcoming- the highlight of the experience. I don't mind the awkward line or the lack of direction through the process as long as my food was good. It wasn't bad, but there was nothing phenomenal about my experience. I definitely see potential in this restaurant, but I think if it's going be to make it, they have to step up the clarity of how things move forward in the ordering process and what makes them unique from any other trendy restaurant.",
"I had been the Snap Custom Pizza in both Bryn Mawr and Ardmore and I had a nice experience, but wanted to try the new location in Bala Cynwyd. \n\nThis new location is located inside the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center so there is plenty of parking. \n\nI came in during off hours so there were not too many people inside the store. I went ahead and got the make your own pizza. I got the butter spread, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, chicken and apple slices. At the end, I got it topped with a drizzle of lemon oil. \n\nThe pizza was made very fast and came out steaming g hot. It also came in a nice, little pizza box so I could take my pizza home. \n\nAt home, I had my pizza and it was very good. The crust was thin, but pretty moist. While it was fairly oily with the lemon oil and butter spread I could still taste the tomato sauce, which had the iconic sweet taste of tomato sauce. Finally, the cheese was very fresh and tasty while the chicken on top was moist and flavorful.\n\nFinally, this Snap Custom Pizza has a very interesting variety of drinks like the other Snap Custom Pizza locations. However, they also had a variety of lemonade, which I had never seen before. \n\nThe staff here is also very kind, polite and professional. \n\nAltogether, this new Snap Custom Pizza has some room to improve, but they serve some delicious pizza!",
"It was nice watching our pizzas made right in front of us. The place was dead so our pizzas were ready in less than 10 minutes. They were reasonably priced and were a decent size. The put a pretty small amount of meat on so if you're a protein lover I'd recommend getting extra. Will come back again.",
"I love this place the food is always fresh so today I decided to try the Bala Cynwyd location since I was in the neighborhood and I could also bring my aunt a salad knowing she would enjoy this instead of the hospital food that she's currently stuck with. I order the food and repeat 2 different times to 2 different ppl salad dressing on the side please only to get to the hospital for my aunt to open up a soggy salad smh I'm so disappointed & have no future plans on visiting this location ever again.",
"Rude staff decent pizza. Being that this a new establishment in the area, you would think the goal would be to hire friendly staff but that was not my experience here. The woman at the head of the pizza making line was rude as soon as I walked up. I had only been to one SNAP pizza before and I was unsure of what information she needed from me. She seemed annoyed that I didn't just know all the names of their tomato sauces and made sure to inform me that when I said \"just the normal one\" that is was san marzano. She then asked if I wanted spinach under my cheese to which I said audibly \"No\" and then watched as she put it on anyway and then ignored me when I said \"I said no to spinach\". At a restaurant like this where the whole point is to create your own, you should hire staff that are friendly and actually listen to customers, especially if that person is going to be the first experience of a customer.",
"Our pizza was amazing. The staff was super friendly. Even had the new manager introduce herself and follow d up on our food. We will definitely be back!",
"Tried Snap pizza for the first time yesterday. The staff was wonderful and pleasant. The food was amazing. And the manager was very nice. She came up and introduced herself, knew the menu and was extremely helpful. The cauliflower crust pizza was TO DIE FOR!!!! Thank you for the suggestion, I may never eat regular pizza crust again! The store was clean. Highly recommend this location. Very convenient to get to and an overall great experience! I will be coming back!!!!"
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"A Tampa standout in the local ramen scene, Ichicoro is expanding and that is great news for all Ramen lovers. Opening up in the Armature Works, think of this place as the lite version of Ichicoro. This place may be small but it was buzzing during Saturday around lunch time. Although this place is known for their ramen, don't pass up the rice bowls. Today, I decided to try out their Karaage Rice Bowl. Those tender prices of Japanese fried chicken, man, they blow all other types of fried chicken nuggets out of the water. Crispy but not greasy and flavorful but not overly salty, they provide such a good textural contrast to the rice it's sitting on. Top it off with some spicy mayo, fresh green onions, and house made pickled cucumbers and daikon radish, this is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. I just wish there was more seating and a shorter line. But you know what they say, if you want good food, follow the place with the longest line. Following your nose is a good alternative too haha",
"Not gonna lie, this place is located in a really cool location. That part deserves one star. The rest, not so much.\n\nI paid $12.95 -- not including tip -- for the pork belly rice bowl and it came with two small pieces of pork belly and veggies. Heck, I think there was more veggies than anything. I could gobble the whole thing up in one bite! For the price, I just did not think it was worth it. I could've gotten something more fulfilling to my tummy for $12.95 than two pieces of pork belly. \n\nIt's a cool place but I'm just not cool with the overpriced food and for that, it's gonna be a no for me.",
"Filthy Casual Ramen: I got their very basic shoyu ramen. The text alert didn't work so I waited 20 minutes for food that was already done. The egg was discolored. The pork shoulder was too tough and tasted like it hadn't been marinated. The noodles, because I had waited, were weighed down by the broth and too squishy. The seaweed was already so drenched it was falling apart. Even for regular soup - not something that touts a \"gourmet\" title - it was not well made and lukewarm. This was not good, and by the time it got to me it was barely ramen so much as it was container soup. I had high hopes, Ichicoro: I really like your N Florida location, but this one is sad and does a disservice to the awesome venue.",
"Definitely one of my favorite fast casual places to dine. The new location is a bit different than the original but still in a good way! It has a lot of character and dishes you can't get at the others. I love all 3 locations for different reasons. The vegan dish I had at IMOTO yesterday was the best and I'm so thankful they added things for my food allergies!",
"I've been to many real ramen places and this one is definitely the WORST one SO FAR. \n\nI got their shio ramen and chicken pairtan both tasted awful. Noodles didn't taste fresh and tasted more like it was straight out of the packet. The broth was extremely salty. \n\nI was a little confused as there was no sign or instructions for dine-in. After waiting in line to place my order, I asked if we could be seated to dine-in. The hostess was very discourteous, rude and told us that we had already placed our order and that we should have told them before we placed and paid for our order. \n\nWorst of all, they said that they were going to send a text once our food was ready. Waited for 20 mins or so only to find out that they never sent a text and our food was already prepared waiting in boxes. \n\nDEFINITELY NEVER GOING BACK HERE.",
"Enjoyed lunch here! Ordered the 'miso' vegetarian bowl. They send out a neat little text message when your food is ready which allows you to walk around armature works. The service is decently fast, food tasted great, and the staff was welcoming and friendly. My only complaint is the servings are pretty small for the price of the food and I wish there was more vegan options! Other than that- Idefinitely would return and think this is an awesome addition to armature works.",
"Ichicoro Imoto is a fast casual ramen stand in Armature Works. A more streamlined menu from Ichicoro, they offer their signature ramen and rice bowls in a quick-service atmosphere.\n\nI visited on a Sunday night, and Ichicoro was one of the most busy stalls in the building. After I made my order, they said they would send a text message to my phone for when my order was ready, or if I hadn't received a text, that I should come back in 10 minutes to check anyway. Well I never got a text, and sure enough, my food was sitting at the pick-up counter when I walked back over. Although the text system wasn't implemented to its potential, I think they will have their system organized soon.\n\nI ordered the Shoyu Ramen, which includes chicken broth, grilled pork belly, soy seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, scallion, toasted seaweed, and fried garlic. They were also out of the soy seasoned egg, which is my favorite part of traditional ramen, but I substituted a poached egg instead. I am a big fan of the chicken broth; it doesn't taste as salty or feel as heavy in the stomach after you've eaten such a big bowl. My boyfriend and I both enjoyed our bowl. It isn't the best that I've ever had, but it certainly wasn't the worst. It is a bit pricey at ~$13 for two slices of pork in it, but they do give you a huge portion.\n\nThere are so many food options at Armature Works that I don't think I'd go back to Ichicoro again. I think it's a definitely try if you are a ramen foodie, or if you wanted to share a bowl with a friend, as well as get other food options in the hall.",
"In compare to all Ichicoro, this location has the least choice. At least they are more comfortable to dine here. The limited menu may be due the their smaller size of kitchen. Among the restaurants in the food court, I like their system better because they will text you to pick up your food while you walk around the compound. \n\nI have Shoyu ramen. The base is good. The ingredients is great. The only thing is the grill pork need some more time to cook to fight off the toughness of the meat. It is not easy to bite. I like their fried garlic and onion. It make the soup tasty. The egg is good. But I like it more liquid instead partially harden. Unfortunately they don't have the tonkutsu base. \n\nThe noodle is separated correctly. It not bad to have a bowl of soup in cold weather. Price is bit high for smaller portions than the other two restaurants in their chain.",
"Loving the flavors of the chicken paitan ramen. Large portions, friendly staff, great atmosphere in armature works.",
"I enjoyed the karaage rice bowl - marinated fried chicken, spicy mayo, fried garlic, pickles, scallion, furikake. It was a decent size, but lots of rice. I wish it had more spicy mayo. The chicken was amazing! I would def eat this again. Enjoy!"
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"Great place to pick up a fast seafood lunch. I would recommend the shrimp ceviche and their fish ceviche too. Great food truck",
"I can not pass by and not stop love the fresh seafood and especially love shrimp ceviche and also recommend the shrimp tacos love it!! ;)\nAnd of course great service :)",
"I have driven by this truck thousands of timeouts neroli r the past three years and never stopped although they do tend to have a crowd.\n\n I finally gave it a go for lunch and it was well worth it! The service at the counter and the wait for my order was efficient.\n I had the shrimp quesadilla, not on the menu... YUM not overly cheesy, the tortilla was crispy, the shrimp was nicely breaded and seasoned, and the portioning was just right! \n\nDefinitely will be back, only downside was the five bees I had to fight with while trying to eat.",
"El sabor me teansporto a mi lindo Sinaloa todos los platillos que he probado buenisimos les recomiendo la campechana, los fish tacos y la tostada enbarazada.",
"How do I start? This is the absolute best food I've ever eaten!!! The shrimp is awesome, the sauces are so delicious, the tortilla and cheese are wonderful! It blends together so awesome! I got the shrimp quesadilla, my husband got spicy shrimp and my dad got a dish with green cheese and shrimp. All are amazing!",
"I've passed this Seafood Lunch Truck many times and every time it's busy so I decided i did, Hands Down the best Fish and Shrimp Tacos I've had in Tucson they were delicious you won't be disappointed next time I'm going to try something new the menu looks good if the rest is as good as the tacos I will make this my favorite stop",
"I don't eat out for lunch often but 2 weeks ago I needed Shrimp and I remembered this place. I got shrimps tacos and Shrimp Ceviche. They gave me a taste of the shrimp as I was waiting. So so good. Prices are amazing. \nStopped again today and got the same thing, fresh and healthy. Today they gave me a taste of the fresh crab.....Next time for sure!",
"You have to try the seafood quesadilla, and the limonada is fresh which is always a plus! Love coming here for lunch! One of my favorite places to come when I'm craving some superb Mexican seafood!",
"This is one of the few places that I am never disappointed with. I am stuck on the fish quesadillas, but also love the fish tacos and shrimp ceviche tostadas. The staff is one of the friendliest you'll ever encounter.",
"Have seen this food truck from across the street and today read the reviews. I totally agree with the five star ratings they've received. They gave me a sample of the fish and shrimp ceviche and I was sold. Went with the shrimp ceviche and was not disappointed. The food is so fresh and flavorful! They even showed me the fresh octopus they had. I will definitely return and sample other treats on the menu. I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I also had the homemade lemonade, delicious and so refreshing on the 100 degree plus day. Customer service outstanding. Thank you !!!"
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"It is exactly what you would hope for from a Greek cafe; Great flavors. Fresh vegetables. Good prices. Friendly staff.",
"Excellent service, fast, hot and tasty meal with fresh tabouli!!!! Will be back! Thanks!!!",
"Good food, friendly staff. Good prices. The ambiance is a little dated for Greenhills but the music is good! Wish places like these served organic, would be happy to pay extra for the option!",
"One of my go-to's! They have another location in Cool Springs which I also frequent.\n\nAtmosphere: Casual + clean. No fancy design or anything, but a good sized space. Plenty of parking as it's part of a little strip of shops.\n\nService: Friendly + attentive! I always feel very welcomed.\n\nFood: Fresh + fast! They cook everything right in front of you, but it's really quick. Everything I've tried here has been good! I'm actually not a huge falafel fan, but theirs is really good.\n\nPortions + prices: A lot of bang for your buck! For a group of 4 (women who like substantial portions) , we can easily share 2 platters (approx. $16 together) and an appetizer.\n\nOverall: Great! Consistently good food, fast service, and a convenient location - what more could you want? (Plus they have a rewards punch card where you can earn free meals.) ^_^",
"If you haven't checked this place out yet, you should. It's across from the Trader Joes on Hillsboro Rd in that small shopping center with Papa Johns. \n\nThe staff is friendly and the food is great. I love the chicken shwerma platter. Huge servings of chicken, rice and salad with naan. My wife has the facade and said it was her favorite in Nashville. It's made in house and is gluten free.\n\nGreek Cafe is also very affordable. $20 for the two of us, and we're leaving with full stomachs.",
"Tried this on a lark and was very pleasantly surprised. Very clean. Friendly staff. Excellent chicken shwerma. I will be back for sure.",
"Weren't sure what to expect but it is now a staple. Not only was the food great, but the people working there actually cared about their food and service. Like others have said, the music is nothing short of spectacular. Good food, good service and good music is hard to beat! And a ton of food for the lunch special!",
"Awesome falafel plate with yummy rice, tabbouleh, pita bread and cucumber sauce. Service was great! Very sweet people. Super clean and fresh!! Across from the Hill Center in Green Hills.",
"Chicken Schwarma was delish! Very large portion sizes and lots of options for sides/accoutrements! Very friendly staff. Lovely light fixtures by the way! Gave us a free backlava because it was our first time there.",
"Extremely friendly and helpful employees. They happily answered my questions about menu items. We had the chicken shawarma platter and the gyro platter. Both come with rice, pita, and either Greek salad or tabouli. Both were excellent, hot and freshly prepared, but quick. \n\nKid friendly! The food is prepared quickly, but they have a box of books that entertained my girls while we waited in line. Then they gave us a free small side of fries for them. They were actually quite tasty! \n\nThey have a $7.48 lunch special for a gyro or sandwich with a side or fries. Our platters were just under $8 and had plenty of food! We also had a yummy piece of baklava for dessert. \n\nThis will definitely be our go-to place for Greek in Green Hills now. Evidently they have locations in Brentwood and Cool Springs also. Even better!"
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"As much as I want to, I cannot in good conscience rate this place 5 stars. The food is fan-freaking-tastic but I've got a couple major beefs. Mmm, beef.\n\nMy first issue is the speed of the drive-thru service. Pretty much the slowest line ever. Seriously, if you pull up here and you're not the ONLY person in the drive-thru lane, prepare to wait 15 minutes. I shudder to think how long I'd be waiting if I was ordering for more than just myself. This line moves slower than the one at your local DMV, and I swear I could probably do my taxes in the amount of time it takes the late-night crew here to whip up a frisco melt.\n\nThe other big issue here is the price. Not as big of an issue as the speed, since I will definitely pay a premium for what I consider to be quality fast food, but still...it keeps me from more regular visits. I was there two days ago after my night class at Lindenwood let out and the damage was something like $10.50 for a frisco melt with bacon and a chocolate shake.\n\nAll that being said though...I absolutely LOVE the food here. I guess I should say I just love some of the food here, since I pretty much never waver from the frisco melt, the chili, and the cheese fries. Seriously, you have got to try the chili here...it's good and they know it, which is why they sell cans of it both in the restaurant and in your local supermarket (check the shelves at Schnucks, Walmart, etc). All I know is if I'm at home and hungry, and I open the cabinet and see Steak n Shake chili, there is no way I'm not eating it. :P",
"Revamped menu includes lots of delicious burgers and giant, homestyle shakes at very reasonable prices. Spicy burger was great, as was the patty melt.",
"pulled up bout 10 30 and ordered 4 orders of biscuits and gravy,the lady informed they have only enough to make one order!Thought they served breakfast till 11.So i say uhggg fine ill take a sausage egg and cheese biscuit.So i pull up to the window and the lady comes to the window and informs me there also out of sausage,wtf how could you be out of sausage!So whatever just give me the one order of b and g,she ask if id like a drink for my inconvenience,i said sure whatever ill take a sprite.So i get the sprite take one drink and its nothing but co2!Seriously one of the worst trips to steak n shake ever!",
"This Steak and Shake has a special place in my heart since I had my first date with my wife here. That's why we keep coming back. The only problem in the college kids sometimes make is a \"hangout\" and are quite annoying, but if you can stomach them, the food will make up for the annoyance.\n\nTry the 7x7 if you go after midnight. It's a great heart attack plate of wonderful cheesy beefness!",
"Since one just opened here where I live, I had to go here. Very reasonable and the milkshakes are great!\nI had a mushroom swiss hamburger with french fries. It was good but I have tasted better. For me there did not seem like there was enough mushrooms or swiss on the burger itself.\nThe wait staff was great, friendly and professional. I plan to go here in Virginia once the lines are not wrapped all the way around the building.",
"The drive-through is amazingly slow. Very slow. I am typing this review from the drive-through and I still don't have my food yet. I have been in the drive-through for more than 10 minutes. This is crazy. I understand it's 1 PM but there were only four cars in front of me.",
"I have had a few bad experiences at this location which really sucks because my family loves steak n shake and its the closest one to my house by far, so even though I've had horrible service time and time again i have kept coming back. Tonight was my last visit to this location and honestly to ANY steak n shake. The service was horrendous but that speaks nothing of the filth of the restaurant and the speed of service or lack there of. We waited ten minutes on three waters, thirty minutes on our food which came out burnt almost inedible on stale bread, and then another 45 minutes on three milkshakes. Our sever Madison said the manager was personally taking care of our food and service but we never saw or heard from him/her. The whole experience was bad. My family will not be returning.",
"I love Steak 'n Shake! I would frequent this location on Fridays when I was in college to reward myself after a week of hard work.\n\nI have not eaten inside this particular location in quite some time. I was once given a gift card, either as a Christmas or Birthday present. One day, I stopped in because I needed to put more money on the card. I liked having it as I didn't always need to carry cash on me (and I did not have a credit card at the time). I kept my receipt from the transaction, and noticed the card wasn't reloaded properly.\n\nTo confirm that the card wasn't reloaded properly, I checked the \"Steak 'n Shake Gift Card Website.\" I don't know if this website is still active, but at the time (late 2004 or sometime in 2005), you could log-on with your gift card number/PIN and check your balance, and see all of the activity on your card. Pretty cool, IMO.\n\nSo, after carefully checking all of the account activity and double-checking my receipt, I knew the money I had paid wasn't credited to my gift card. So, I printed the activity log to take with me to the restaurant, along with my receipt, and obviously, gift card.\n\nArmed with my proof, I stopped in to the restaurant and spoke with the manager. He was an older gentleman, with white hair and very tall. He was VERY rude, accused me of lying, and would not help me. Deal-breaker! I love SNS, but will NOT be accused of lying and/or be treated rudely and unfairly.\n\nMy last time inside this restaurant was to seek help from a different employee. I can't remember if I contacted corporate office or the restaurant itself. In the end, I got every penny I had paid...and was not given grief by this other employee.\n\nI have driven through the drive-thru a handful of times since then, but have not been back inside. I doubt this rude manager is still working. I'm inclined to stop in and give them another chance, even if it's nearly 10 years later.\n\nManagers need to remember their customer service...and not forget about websites like Yelp!",
"We came sat at the bar, the wait was longer than expected for a fast food joint. But when the food was served it was delicious.",
"This Steak 'N Shake is the worst one, don't go here. Unless of course you love incorrect orders, long waits and unfriendly staff. The staff member got my order wrong, then after making me wait 10 mins to fix it, told me \"Happy 420!\". Seriously? I'll never be back, worst service ever. Is there even a manager??? Or is everyone just high at work?"
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"Good food but like all airports it's expensive. American food such as burgers take forever. Tacos are awesome.",
"This place looks nice but don't let your eyes fool you. I ordered 1 tamale with rice and beans with the chicken cinco chimi bites with a beer and was very underwhelmed. The rice was undercooked as well as the beans, the chimi bites were soggy and they gave me cheese instead of the chicken I ordered which instead of refunding my order when I only ate 1 they gave me a \"discount\". The customer service is nice but it only goes so far when you don't get what you're asking for in food. At least my beer was good so I gave it an extra star.",
"Terrible service. Honestly I travel around quite a bit and to see a restaurant so understaffed.. was ridiculous. 1 cook to like 50 customers all at once. The lady at the cashier, super rude. Yelled at my dad and said there was a problem with the computer (everyone else's including my order came out on time and perfect.. she forgot to place his)",
"I travel through a LOT of airports and have eaten a lot of sub par food... for airport food I give this place two thumbs up! Hey, it is nice to finally even have options at the Tucson airport so any restaurant at all is an improvement. The staff was cheerful and friendly, the food fresh and the cocktails cold. We ordered the Sonoran dog/fries and it was really really good and freshly made.",
"This place can be shockingly slow to turn orders around, even when they're not that busy. I've had to abandon my food order because it took more than 20 minutes and I was in danger of missing my flight. They didn't offer a refund.",
"Expensive? Yes, it's in an airport. Slow? Yes, but I ordered fish tacos and they're made to order (the only way I'd want them!) and she warned me they would take 15 minutes when I ordered. They were delicious and it's just an order of 2 but they are large tacos - 2 tortillas for each taco and tons of fish. Everything was fresh and the fish wasn't dry at all, the downfall of the fish taco. The server was v pleasant also. I regret nothing, especially when work is paying!",
"First time into Tucson airport in decades. I get off the plane and can't believe my eyes... Sir Vezas! I'm familiar with the place from flying in and out of Phoenix all the time... Always make time for the fish tacos at Sir Vezas. Best. Fish. Tacos. Ever. Huge portions, lightly grilled, served simply with Pico de Gallo, so you can make the taste your own. The fish is fresh tasting and tender. The accompanying black beans are delicious and the rice is.... well... the rice is OK. Bar tender Matt was awesome, and remembered my name from when I arrived three days earlier! The service was impeccable. And did I say... Best. Fish. Tacos. Ever.",
"Take forever for burgers. Over 30 minutes for to go. No warning on how long it normally takes. Will not be returning anytime soon.",
"After ignoring me forever I was served the wrong food. Bad service, lousy food. Disposable plates and plastic utensils. I won't be going back.",
"We came for a drink and snack while waiting for our flight home. The bartender who took our order was friendly. Food and drinks were fine, no complaints. Airport prices as expected."
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"Fantastic, authentic hawaiian food. Would highly recommend them for any event!",
"This truck comes to Cold Springs and they have excellent food at a great price. Kaluha pork has great flavor and generous portion. Their fried rice is also great along with the chefs steak dish. They are always friendly and nice and are even out when the weather is bad.",
"The Aloha Shack is definitely worth the money when it comes to food truck food. However it comes with one cavaiate...don't expect low calorie options.\n\nToday's special was three island tacos for $5. Regular menu items included teriyaki chicken, pork, and steak items. Based on a coworker's recommendation I went with the Kalua Pork Plate. The serving size was enough for two meals. It came with a side of white rice and a side of macaroni salad which was tasty. The entree itself was also good. My one gripe is there wasn't anything green to balance it out. There was a little cabbage at the bottom but not even enough to constitute a half serving. I'm not the guy who is always looking for a salad for lunch. However I do try to diversify my meal a little so I'm not just eating from the \"beige\" food group.\n\nThe service was friendly. They also had my meal made quickly which I consider a must for a food truck. I would go here again, but for tonight I have to change my dinner menu to ensure I eat something healthy today.",
"If you are missing the taste of Hawaii, be sure to grab some Ono goodness from this truck!\n\nThe truck came to my work for lunch about a week ago. They came prepared to serve Poke Bowls, a chicken option and even a beef option. Since I knew what I wanted straight away, I do not even recall what the chicken or beef options were.\n\nI was not disappointed with my bowl. It was amazing. I got it with the spicy may for a little kick, and it was the right amount of spicy. Very good portion for the price, in fact I would even say it is the best deal on a poke bowl that I have seen in town.\n\nShould I see them parked in the future, i will absolutely be getting more.",
"March 16, 2017 Thursday - 12:30 PM for a Lunch\n1 Adult\n\nAtmosphere - 3 stars\nFood - 3 stars\nService - 4 stars\n\nBackground - Saw this place Yelp and had been following their locations for a while. Bingo they were close to the office.\n\nAtmosphere - Old white food truck, nothing fancy here. The generator on the back was loud very loud. Fumes too, but not as bad as the sound. It made communicating hard. I almost missed my name being called. \n\nFood - I had the Aloha Shack Melt and it is all about the Kalua pork in this sandwich. It also has bacon, tomato, pepper jack cheese, and mayo served on a grilled sourdough bread. My first thought when I opened my container was wow that is big, I wished they cut it in half. After a couple bites I did cut in half. So half way through my first half the bread just gave way. It just became a giant mess and had to eat the rest with a fork. The pork was worth using the fork for. The potato chips were thick kettle cut style but most were just small bits that ended up in the garbage.\n\nService - Polite but when you have to struggle with the loudness of a portable generate that gets annoying fast. \n\nFuture - I would like to try the Poke.",
"I've been on a poke bender lately, today I met a friend for lunch. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture but it didn't disappoint. I was impressed they offered two different types. I got the poke in spicy mayo, the mayo sauce was not overbearing at all. My friend got the shoyu poke, it was also seasoned nicely. Both were really tasty and fresh. Sometimes food trucks & fish kind of scare me but this was really good. It was served on a bed of sticky rice and cucumbers. I'd definitely get it again!",
"I never been disappointed! Great food and great service! This is not only convenient to have close by, but I would drive the distance if I needed to. Highly recommend.",
"Never EVER EVER hire this food truck! They cancelled on the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra concert a mere 2 hours before the event leaving 400 people in the lurch. They are TERRIBLE!",
"This review has been a long time coming. I have been a fan of Aloha Shack since day one but it took me forever to write a review about them which I don't know why. Tracking them down is well worth it (follow them on Facebook for location). I have had every item on the menu and haven't found one I didn't love. \n\nInstead of talking about the entire menu (which I can) I will just talk about my go to items. Teriyaki Chicken plate and the Poke Bowls. \n\nThe Teriyaki Plate is my go to item to order. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are marinated in some amazing home made Teriyaki Sauce then grilled to order, paired with Steamed Rice and a Mac Salad my daughter can not get enough of. \n\nNow on to the main event.....Soyu Ahi Poke Bowl and Spicy Mayo Ahi Poke Bowl. Both are amazing and at $11.00 you can buy them both which I always do. Both have an amazing amount of fresh Ahi, Thin Sliced Marinated Cucumber and Steamed Rice. The Soyu is the classic version but honestly the Spicy Mayo is fantastic. Great spice but not overpowering and it doesn't take away from the tuna. Now before you say \"I would never get raw fish from a food truck\" let me say that I've had Poke at a new establishment in town and got food poisoning but every single time I've had it from Aloha Shack it's been spectacular. Seriously you gotta try it.\n\nFinally on special occasions (Wing Fest) they offer among other things Pineapple Upside Down Wings. These are absolutely fantastic. Real Pineapple, Brown Sugar, and I honestly think love is added too. Its sweet, Sticky and amazing. One of the best wings I've ever had.\n\nSo to sum it up if you ever come across them at Food Truck Friday or at Chucks Market in Cold Springs or wherever you definitely should check them out.",
"Voted the best food truck in Reno, I finally stumbled upon them. There was quite a crowd surrounding them as we approached so anticipation was high. We ordered the pull pork sandwich and hamburger. We had to be patient because of the orders before us. Waiting with extra patience was hard because you couldn't really hold much of a conversation with anyone around you because of the loud generator they were using. Don't they make noise suppression kinda stuff to muffle away all that distraction? I'd advise going back to your car and staying away from the truck until you think your order is about up or see the person in line ahead of you getting their order. Portions were generous but flavor was about as expected. I didn't have a wow moment this visit. I'm willing to give them another try ... maybe a teriyaki rice bowl?"
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"Wonderful new Thai and Laotian Restaurant to open up in Roxborough. The new owners have definitely turned around this restaurant into some amazing top quality food. Highly recommend coming in and eating here it was absolutely delicious great portions at a great price.",
"Definitely the best and most authentic Thai food in our neighborhood. Very helpful and kind staff. Seems like they may be going through some opening jitters, but the food more than makes up for any little hiccups. I highly recommend the drunken noodles and the pad see ew!",
"I was super excited to see this open up on Roxborough. I can't say much on the Thai food because I was more excited for the Laotian food so I had that. Although I found that the food was a bit (just a bit) salty, I definitely would come back. I had the Laotian papaya salad and chicken larb with sticky rice and it was close enough to mom's home cooked meal for me. Now I don't have to go all the way to south philly when I'm too lazy to make it at home or am craving Thai/Laotian food.",
"Oh, how I hate to write lackluster reviews....\n\nInitially chose to order takeout here based on the few yet pleasant previous reviews. However, unfortunately, I feel like I went to a completely different restaurant than what I'd read about. \n\nStrike one: Although I ordered & paid via Grubhub to ensure a smooth & easy transaction, I was disheartened by the cold disposition with which I was greeted when I arrived. Not everyone is warm & fuzzy, and I get that, but the employees didn't even grant eye contact. The brief visit felt transactional and dismissive. \n\nStrike two: SMALL SERVINGS. When I got home, I was shocked at how little rice & spicy basil they'd included for a price of $17.95 (to mention there were just 7 shrimp included in the entree). Hate to sound petty, but the amount of food included in a main dish was anemic and underwhelming. \n\nStrike three: The food was way less than delicious. At best, each dish (also ordered the vegetable spring rolls & tulip dumplings) was merely ok. I loooooove Thai food (see my Green Basil review for a tasty treat), but have never been so disappointed, and am unlikely to return.",
"Everything was delicious! The we had the shrimp rolls, crab fried rice and Spicy Basil Chicken. The owner Kim was very nice and service was great as well.",
"Excellent, fresh Thai food! Happy to have another option in the area. Prices are more than reasonable and the portions are large. Highly recommend the spring rolls, green Thai curry, crazy noodles.",
"My friend and I went here to try the new Thai place in my area. The first impression, I was pleasantly surprised by the cultural decor and kitschy feel. They have a big menu when lots to choose from. There was a bit of a language barrier during the order process. We wanted a mix of chicken and veggie spring rolls and only received the veggie ones (which were light and tasty so it was fine). The food was amazing and fresh. The crab Rangoon was delicious with fresh crab (YUMMY). We also ordered the fried wontons which were fried to perfection, not too crispy and not too soggy. For the entres I ordered the spicy Thai basil which was spicier than I expected but again, it was fresh with jumbo shrimp and fresh basil and crispy vegetables. My friend got the pineapple fried rice with shrimp. It was soo good! It was all fresh vegetables and fresh pineapple chunks and perfectly cooked rice (next time I'm getting that ) I was happy with my experience and will definitely dine and/or order again!",
"First off they couldn't have gotten our order so wrong. My husband didn't check the bad since I called the order in. Worst pad Thai, green curry fired rice was mushy and bland.",
"I have a rule that I have to try every new thai place! Overall this one did not disappoint. \n\nWe ordered delivery and it was definitely delicious! \n\nMy boyfriend got Massaman curry, I ordered a cashew stir fry, and we shared steamed dumplings. \n\nThe curry was both of our favorites!\nMy dish while tasty had lackluster flavor and for the first time I wished my food was more spicy. \n\nThe dumplings were strangely dry? And I couldn't eat more than one. Won't be ordering those again. \n\nI think the winner here is the curry! Portions were generous and delivery was fairly quick. We'll have to dine in soon!",
"Great food! Perfect mixture of spices- I am not usually a Thai fan but this was delicious! The shrimp fresh rolls and the drunken chicken were phenomenal. Go check these guys out! Don't let the tacky decor deter you- the food is real. Great location. Pro tip .2 miles away there is a FREE 2 hour parking lot- I've always found a spot and this is a great location for anything on Ridge. Totally recommend Ban Bamboo!"
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"True to my word I came back to Stock to try the bahn mi and chicken pho. We ordered the bahn mi with caramelized pork, pho with fried chicken, and spicy peanut noodles. This was a massive tactical misstep on my part. \n\nThe bahn mi was mostly just bread and pink pickled radish with four tiny slivers of pork. The amount of pork in this bahn mi was equivalent to one chicken nugget. \n\nThe spicy peanut noodles were alright. You get exactly what you order spicy peanut noodles with a dash of crushed peanuts and a few slices of cucumber and green radish. Nothing special and not memorable at all. \n\nThe chicken pho was the lowlight of the night. The broth is undrinkable. They threw fried chicken right into the soup. For some reason I thought they would serve it on the side or try to float it on top of the broth using the noodles as a little boat. Nope. Soggy fried chicken. Also there were no noodles in here. Did they forget that noodles go in pho?\n\nThe service at the Fishtown Stock location is top notch. The service here was abysmal. They only brought out one set of chopsticks and one napkin for our entire table. (I know this is more fast casual but if you are going to walk over and set our table when we are seated at least bring place settings for us all) \n\nThe service is not good. The food is not good. I would not recommend this place to anyone who likes Vietnamese food. If you have ever eaten Vietnamese food you will realize how lacking every dish is. Avoid.",
"I've had my eye on Stock but never got to Fishtown to try it, so I was pumped when the Rittenhouse location opened. I went tonight for dinner and just was not that impressed. \n\nThe concept of the menu is to order a salad, soup, sandwich (bahn mi), or noodles and pick a protein to put on it. I split the khao soi style noodles with grilled chicken and the thai crispy rice salad with tofu. The portions are abysmally small for the price. The salad barely filled half of the bowl. There were 4 small pieces of the crispy rice cake and 4 pieces of tofu with a bunch of herbs in the entire bowl. Hardly a salad and hardly filling enough to be ELEVEN dollars. The khao soi noodles were equally as unimpressive. I didn't think the flavor was there and it certainly did not live up or even come close to the real authentic and amazing khao soi that I've had in Thailand. Again, portion size was small with a few tiny pieces of grilled chicken, a few wonton strips, and not even half a bowl of noodles.\n\nWe left still hungry and overall very disappointed. Won't be back.",
"Stock was fine. 2.5 stars. \n\nNot bad but not amazing. \n\nI ordered the Burmese cold noodles with tofu. The portions are decent. The sauce flavor is very strong, so I got a little tired of it and couldn't finish. The tofu salad mix in it was delicious! Wish there was more. \n\nMy friend got the tofu banh mi. She said it was good but not great. Bread was crunchy but a little chewy in the middle. Her favorite part was the fried shallots (?). \n\nProbably won't return. I'd rather spend my money and go to QT sandwich in Chinatown.",
"I'm so glad Stock moved into my neighborhood so i don't have to go to Fishtown to get my fix. Just ordered takeout and it didn't disappoint. Everything is flavor packed, fresh and delicious. Got the GinThoke Salad with fried chicken. The fried chicken is crackalicious. I got the curry noodle soup with grilled chicken. On the spicy side do don't order if you don't like heat, but I really liked it. Husband got the pho with grilled chicken and it had great flavor. He's eaten there twice this week! I hope they succeed because they are a great addition to the options in the area. Yum!",
"I ordered the Caramelized Pork with the Good Deal soup. I wasn't impressed and pretty disappointed that I skipped my favorite lunch place to give Stock a try. The caramelized pork was good, though here was hardly any in the bowl. The noodles were clearly made way ahead of the lunch rush as they were hard and would not separate in the barely warm broth. Considering how subpar it was, I am surprised it took them 10+ minutes to put it together, especially considering it was mostly bean sprouts and mint leaves. Will not return and would not recommend.",
"I've been to Stock in Fishtown before and liked it, but I was disappointed by the Rittenhouse location. The flavors on the Burmese noodles especially were way too strong. My friends who orders the other dishes, including the peanut noodles and Lao curry, also agreed. The portions are also frustratingly small for the price ($13 for one item). This might just be because they opened recently and the growing pains that comes with that. I think I'll go again but in a month or two. I have definitely had better experiences elsewhere.",
"This is kinda sad review for me to write because it means that one of my very favorite goto eateries in Center City - Wokworks - is no longer there. I will miss it!! But the good news is that Stock from Fishtown has expanded and is now occupying this space. Stock is known for its Bahn Mi sandwiches as well as its bowls. I opted for a bowl this time on a warm day. The Khao-Soi cold curry noodles were indeed tasty. There's a lot listed on the menu that goes into this dish that I can't honestly say I specifically tasted - e.g. coconut sauce or Thai Chili - but still I trust that they were there and when I mixed everything together, the whole effect on my taste buds def worked. But I still could have used a slightly stronger curry flavor. Free water is on the counter which is a nice touch and also Sriracha sauce for a little kick. Everything is kept real clean - maybe too clean as I wasn't enamored with a worker spraying the very nearby table with a blue liquid while I was eating. Oh well, I moved my bowl away from the spray and continued to eat after she was finished. All the ingredients of Stock tasted fresh and it is a good addition to Center City Philadelphia.",
"No matter the location, Fishtown or Rittenhouse, the owners of Stock seem attracted to cramped quarters. It isn't pleasant and if the food isn't remarkable the lack of comfort is magnified.\n\nThe Rittenhouse location, as one would expect, is jammed at the lunch hour. The portions seem smaller in this location, an unscientific observation based on having to stand around quite a long time and watch orders go by. \n\nThe pork bahn mi here was served on a bread that was too chewy. TThe amount of sauce was inadequate and since the slightly tangy sauce in a bahn mi is crucial this was a major flaw. There wasn't a lot of pork either, which in a much less pricey traditional bahn mi isn't objectionable but at $12.96 with tax is very objectionable in this case. And the pork was full of gristle. The fried shallots remain a nice touch but on the whole this was a disappointing sandwich for the price.\n\nI will give it another try to sample some of the soups, which I have enjoyed at the Fishtown location. However, I plan to come at 3AM to avoid the crush. They are open at 3AM, right?",
"This place is crazy good! Honestly, it's been awhile since I had something satisfy my tastebuds! I got the Good Deal with the chicken as my protein of choice. The chicken was melt in your mouth tender!!! I can't wait to try the curry when I go back. The staff is super cool and helpful! You can tell that they all are really passionate about their product and how good it is!",
"I've always been a huge fan of Stock at the Fishtown location, and the Rittenhouse location does not disappoint. It has more of a fast-casual vibe, but the food is still great. The Lao Curry noodles are the same as the Khao Poon at the Fishtown location. If you're vegetarian/vegan and like spicy and flavorful food, you'll LOVE them. The Lao Curry paired with ginger beer is one of my favorite combinations. The iced thai coffee is also a great pick me up."
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"If you like walking into a sauna of breakfast grease, you've come to the right place. I get its known for breakfast but I didn't want to go on the rest of my day smelling like grease. Turn up the air please. Food was ok. Pancake puppies came out burnt and dry. Server handed us a kiddie cup that was displayed above server station ledge that was exposed to a layer of dust and grease from the vent above. I cleaned it myself with a baby wipe. (Wipes to the rescue) I never got a chance to ask for napkins since the server never checked on us during our meal. (Wipes to the rescue again) It was not busy at all. Maybe 7 tables. Tables felt sticky, booth was dingy, and carpet... been there for 20 yrs maybe??? No excuse for the service we received. I should charge them for the amount of wipes I used. If you want breakfast you are better off with Mc Ds.",
"Come for the $2 $4 $6 $8 menu and because it's the only restaurant that's open 24 hrs in town. Service always seems to be pretty consistent and friendly.",
"Little old lady hostess was entertaining. =)\n\nDenny's for breakfast-no brainer! It's the only place nearby when I'm too lazy to make myself some breakfast, lol. Nothing fancy, prices are very cheap, and the staff is always very friendly no matter what time you come in!",
"The place is filthy. I sat facing my husband in the back and you could see all kinds of food stains on wallpaper, went to use the bathroom and it was very dirty. Dust all over, urine stains on the stall and you could see it doesn't really get much cleaning. I'm surprised because most of the Denny's I've ever been to are real clean. I'd be scared to look in the kitchen! While their grits were good and we had a sweet waitress; I was too distracted by the food on the wall. We ate, left and won't be back.",
"It's a Denny's. the food is cheap but plentiful and filling. The wait staff were pretty nice, they dressed up for Halloween. They accept all major credit cards.",
"Food is usually good. The Hobbit menu is back with fun items to try. Liked the fire burger but their are lots of items on that menu I want to try. Next is sweet potatoe pecan pancakes with cinnamon sauce and a pumpkin milkshake. Mmm sounds yummy. Today's service was good. Breakfast anytime is always great and they are always open.",
"This is the worst!!!\nHow any restaurant can burn a brownie when they heat it up in the micro wave should be closed down.\nYuck Yuck Yuck....",
"Food is Ok but the service is horrible, staff arguing with each other. Took a long time to get us drinks and and when the food came ir was cold.",
"I had lunch here and was really disappointed. The servers that served us reeked of cigarette smoke. The whole place needs a good cleaning! I overheard some of the servers arguing. It just could be so much better. Does management ever care? This could be a nice place, the salads we got weren't that bad.",
"They do not deserve a star. The worst service I have ever experienced. We had to seat ourselves, get our own menus I'm surprised we didn't get our own drinks because they were to lazy chatting away with the cooks. we spent a good 20 min at our booth waiting for the waitress. They were not busy what so ever! We got up and left the waitress had the audacity to just say sorry. Are you kidding me?!? Why don't you stop eating the food and actually do your work!"
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"This is one of my favorite places for milkshakes made from hard ice cream & topped with whipped cream & cherry. This place has a drive-thru, take out counter, or full service seating (menus) inside. Most of the food here tastes good, but not healthy. The prices are reasonable and the service is fairly quick.The burgers are okay (thin). When I stop here for lunch or dinner, I enjoy getting the Chili Mac (5 Way) over spaghetti, a garden salad, and a thick coffee mocha shake, sooo good.",
"With their current promotion of \"4 Meals Under $4.00\" this is definitely the budget-friendly restaurant you want to visit. Surprisingly, their chicken strips meal (one of the 4 under 4), has the best chicken strips of any restaurant I've been to. The tender white meat is always juicy and the breading is just crispy enough. The portion (3 chicken strips) is the perfect amount, allowing you to clean your plate without the heavy weighed down feeling of wanting a long nap. The cheese fries are also terrific - I love the shoe string style of the fries and the heaping helping they serve. Additionally, they are currently promoting \"Kids Eat Free All Weekend\" which is another great reason to pay them a visit. True to the old-fashioned soda jerk style, you can add different flavors to your soda. Although I found that chocolate Coke wasn't bad, I wouldn't recommend it be added to Orange soda. Enjoy!",
"Ah.\n\nDay after clubbing 'breakfast' at 1 pm is always a WIN at S&S. Single burger with mustard relish, pickles, grilled onions and cheese... a small chocolate shake (hold the terrible whipped topping) and a huge glass of water... YUM.\n\nHonestly - I love S&S more than you can know... and that meal was just one in a long run of awesome meals.\n\nIf their chili wasn't so damed salty (inedible) and the fries something other than shredded potatoes they'd almost always get 5 stars from me.\n\nPlus, the need to serve breakfast all day dagnabit,",
"A Short&Sweet Review..... Shorter than most review and sweeter than a quick tip.\n\nSHORT (not so great....)\n\n1. The fries (it's not bad...just A-OK).\n\nSWEET! (The Good....)\n\n1. Opens 24 hours (heard it's best after a night of debauchery!)\n\n2. The shakes (I tried the mint cookies - awesome.)\n\n3. The prices are as cheap as it can get!\n\n4. The hamburgers are made in a billion styles... try them all!",
"What can you say, its Steak n' Shake, through and through. \n\nIts my go to late night staple food (if I'm not in proximity of a Krystal Burger or What-a-Burger that is). Food is consistently satisfactory and you always know what to expect.\n\npssst... if you go in there real late at night and ask for a cup of chili reaaaaal nice, they give you a cereal bowl of chili for the same price.",
"I've never really frequented steak and shake but they are popular here. Went in twice so far and have been happy with the food. I don't realy care for the fries--they are skinny and tend to overcook and become too crispy. I prefer Wendy's natural fries. But the steakburgers and shakes are very good. Last time, I ordered a steakburger with exactly what I wanted and the bun was perfectly steamed and patties were cooked well...better than wendy's and BK and a whole world better than McDonalds. \n\nRight now they have the half price shakes 2-4pm and 2-4am. Good deal.\n\nCaio!",
"Steak and Shake is a great restaurant I love coming here I usually always get great service this last time I came I did get horrible service it seemed like the waitress didn't care at all about us she even forgot about us when we asked for more time to look at the menu we had to ask a waiter to get her. Also later I saw her laughing and chatting with other employees when she should have been checking on us. She came to our table just to give us food and one set of drinks. But I'm not going to base my review off of just that one bad employee because every other time I come here I love it. Amazing shakes and burgers. Will definitely be back. Just hope I don't get that one waitress again....",
"Went to the steak and shake in Valrico fl-and my 14 yr old granddaughter had the chicken strip meal and a sprite.\n15 min. after we left she was so sick!\nShe threw up 3 times and her tummy hurt all night.\nI called the manager there-Mike -and all he did was say sorry I don't think it was our chicken!\nSo ridiculous--poor kid eats rot food and has to suffer.\nSave your money and go eat somewhere clean with good food!",
"Order not filled as requested (out of baked beans), cold fries, cold burger........way too long to fill our order. One burger was not done. Delay in getting silverware etc. Lots of inexperienced servers and no management awareness of what was going on with our order or others. It was a Tuesday night between 7 & 8 pm. Heard arguing and voices raised among the cooks and servers. Stuff happens ,,but it just wasn't a good night for them.",
"I give Steak-n-Shake a BIG 5. The service they give us was the best. The place was packed but it seemed like everyone was getting the attend that they deserted. The service was right on point and the prices were right too. The girls loved every minute. When the service Is right the tip is right. Thanks Steak-N-Shake in Brandon for the great job that was done."
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"I would strongly recommend this little spot. The deserts and drinks are fun and cheap and the location is amazing. The owner the only person behind the counter and he was incredibly friendly and attentive. He was very personable and you could tell he cared about this dessert shop run by him and his wife. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by after a meal for an awesome treat.",
"This is one of my favorite dessert places to go to. This new location in downtown is really convenient since it is among all of the restaurants and Central Avenue. My favorite thing to get is the hook ups and the service is really good.",
"So delicious! We had the Irish cream, lemon bars, s'mores bar, cookie dough, and red velvet flavors and each one was delicious! Worth the money and the coffee was great too!",
"First things: delicious, locally owned, unique spot in stpete, not expensive and totally worth it!\n\nI had dessert here after lunch at Hawkers on central yesterday.. I'm still thinking about this place! This place is simply... perfect! From the decor to the experience, it's a great place. You don't have to commit to a huge piece of cake because they are perfect little heavenly portioned bites! So it's great for wanting cake and eating it too, just in the right amount! If you haven't been yet, you just really need to try it! Everything is delicious, not overly sweet, made from scratch with a ton of love. I think that's the secret ingredient!! They have so many options, all of which are just amazing. (You can even get something for your pup) Even if you are calorie counting or can't have too much sugar etc, the minis really are a great way to enjoy a variety of the menu with out over indulging. I can't wait to come back again! And again!!",
"We love the Swah-rey further west on Central and tried this place for fun last night. The desserts are so delicious. I felt a little confused by the creme brûlée portion though? It was a mini sized creme brûlée? It's my go-to at the other location, but last night they young woman served it to me in a small foil container. It was no bigger than the size of my spoon yet the price was the same. See pic attached. Also, I told her we were dining in yet she served me in to go containers. Wasteful.",
"Great made from scratch cakes. Love the coconut cake! Family owned business - give them a try. I will definitely be going back.",
"Adorable little shop with sweets and coffee and beer. We ordered an espresso con panna and an espresso bon bon. Both were fantastic. We got some sweets in a cute little to go box- a s'mores bar, a salted Carmel chocolate cupcake, a pb&j bar and a pupcake for our doggie all for $5. We will be back. This is a welcome addition to Central's growing vibe.",
"Super friendly staff. When we came in and told the staff that it was our first time there, they were sure to give us the full run down of what they have and offer us recommendations on their products. \n\nDelicious cupcakes. I got a hook up with a cinnamon bun cupcake and milk and I loved it. It tasted delicious and the concept is adorable. I love it! We also got the Frosé which tasted pretty good. You almost can't taste the alcohol in it. \n\nSuper cute atmosphere. Bar seating inside and cafe style seating outside. On the interior wall there is an adorable mural that is perfect for all of the Instagram pictures you want to take of your delicious desserts. \n\nI would definitely come back and try more things! Everything looked delicious. It's reasonably priced and the portions are great for a walking snack.",
"One stop shop if you're having cravings! \nCute little shop with many options. \nNext time, I'm gonna try the hook-up, but for now I just grabbed a box of 8 ($10) and I'm sure they won't last long!",
"Cute little shop with some amazing desserts. The mini cake is fairly priced. Allowed us to try bunch of flavors without spending too much. Definitely worth a shot and I recommend this to everyone"
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"This brand new resturant in the former home of L'Eden downtown is a breath of fresh air! French inspired the attention to detail in the food prep and ingredients is amazing. The service is exceptional and friendly. The chocolate croissants are the best you've had and will rival anything in Paris. The food is amazing! Treat yourself to breakfast, brunch or lunch!",
"A small quiet French family owned restaraunt. All ingredients to every dish are fresh and made from scratch daily..Best French onion soupo ever. Impeccable salads. And out of this world crossaints!! A must try.",
"Very European feeling French cafe. Nice salads, sandwiches, French onion soup. Haven't tried the crepes yet. Service was friendly and attentive. Short but quality selection of wines by the glass. Atmosphere and decor is ... did I mention it was European?",
"I had a very simple sandwich and it was amazing! \nService was amazing; I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes. \n Authentically French, super nice, elegant vibe.",
"Service was extremely slow but friendly-granted they just opened but we were the only table that was there. I had their breakfast that's included scrambled eggs, toast, sausage(cold?), and bacon (burned to an inedible crisp). My friend had a salad and she really enjoyed that. The French onion soup was pretty good as well, I'd go back for that. 1 star off each for my dish and slow service.",
"It was pretty good, albeit slow. They ran out of croissants and gave us biscuits instead. That was a bit disappointing. I'd recommend this place more for lunch than for breakfast.",
"This was honestly the worst service experience I have ever had, unbelievably bad. The place was not that busy, had a couple of empty tables and no wait. We were told to sit wherever we liked and proceeded to wait several minutes for menus. We each ordered French roast coffee and a water. We were served the worst watered down coffee I've ever had and no water (honestly wondered if he thought we ordered coffee in water?). No spoons or cream served with it, we then asked for cream and he gave us 1 prepackaged creamer each. We asked for water 4 times before we actually got it with our check at the end. Food took a long time and then was cold (tasted OK), server never checked in on us and it took a lot of flagging down any time we needed his attention (only to have him tell us he'd get our waters and then he would just stand around). I usually feel too guilty to give a bad review but I feel like I have to prevent others from being fooled by the (presumably fake) 4 and 5 star reviews.",
"The waiter didn't know the menu, which should have been our first sign to leave. He double checked our orders a second time. After waiting an hour, one of our three meals arrived and the waiter quickly took it away with no explanation. (We literally had eggs and bagels, nothing that should have taken so long.) The rest of our meals came out and two of them were incorrect. At that point, we just wanted to eat. Checks took another 20 minutes with no apologies. I asked for the waiter to discount my check given my order did not include the side it stated it came with. He said he would and then returned with a check that was still the full price. There were dishes piled up everywhere and majority dirty tables. Maybe the worst experience I've ever had. Eat somewhere else.",
"Very disappointing, and frankly just odd, experience. I came here on a Saturday morning, and the restaurant wasn't even busy. We waited a while to get menus and noticed several other parties leave before being served but thought we'd stick it out since we weren't in a hurry. Fast forward to an hour later when we still hadn't received our meals and now had to start rushing in order to check out of our hotel on time. The waiter finally brought my meal, but not my friends' meals. I thought I'd wait for them to start eating, but then the waiter returned several minutes later and PICKED UP MY PLATE AND TOOK MY FOOD AWAY. With no explanation. It was bizarre. At this point we were all hungry and frustrated, and tired of killing time drinking weak, lukewarm coffee. We were about to make a complaint and leave, when finally the food came. It was underwhelming. Two of the three meals were not correct, and they didn't apply a discount even once they said that they would. Needless to say, we won't be coming back the next time we're in town, if they're even open then.",
"Croissants and coffee here are great. This is one of our favorite coffee and breakfast spots downtown. Service was quick and the atmosphere is nice."
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"Great spot for delicious drinks, tasty food and a relaxing, casual atmosphere.\n\nAfter a quick visit to the newly revitalized Julian Lane Park nearby, we stopped by Hooch and Hive for some much needed refreshments and nourishment.\n\nLots of seating indoors and outdoors, a well crafted menu of alcoholic beverages, nonalcoholic beverages, sliders and snacks and pleasant, helpful service made this an easy place to like - a lot!\n\nThey feature music after dark but for us just the chance to enjoy sampling the menu - fried green tomatoes and duck and waffle sliders and crispy Brussels sprouts were crowd favorites - the tasty drinks featuring honey provided by the owners (who are beekeepers)\\ and some very tasty lemonade-based drinks, which can include a choice of alcohol or not, have us looking forward to future visits and a time when they add lunch and brunch.\n\nCheers to Hooch and Hive. Long may it thrive!",
"Duck and waffle is absolutely the bomb and their bartenders are absolutely the best.\n\nAlso great music choice",
"Dope, artsy restaurant and bar! I went for an open mic event and the venue is vibrant and lively. The menu has all small plate selections and that makes it the perfect spot to go with friends!",
"Sorry...just not impressed...I ordered several items from the food menu & nothing was very good ... Descriptions of food did not match the finished product...for example...jalapeno waffles w/ duck confit...sliders...waffles were plain...shreds of meat (duck?) w/pickled jalapeno...not impressed...was also informed that we could get a free shot if we checked in...which we did...then was charged for the shots that we probably wouldn't have ordered had the offer not been made...this venue is a diamond in the rough...I hope things work out...I'll be back when they do...",
"Great places, great vibes, great people! They do cute little tents on Monday's and have vendors selling super cool stuff. I'd give 10 stars if I could!",
"NOW open for lunch!!! I have been here several times. Their small plate approach is delicious. My fave is the duck waffle followed by green tomato sandwich. It has easy free parking which makes it the ideal downtown lunchery. I also go there for cocktails - the Bramble is a fantastic frozen drink. There are also many events happening there from arts and crafts to open mics.",
"We went here with some friends last night. We had the Impossible Burger sliders made vegan and we tried the Lavender Lemonade. It's nice they have vegan options at a late night bar.",
"Very cool vibe. Simple menu but great food. Cocktails are excellent. They have spent a ton of money on good sound system. There is a stage for bands or DJ, rather than cramming a band in a corner as an after thought. \nSomeone complained about poor service. They are very clear about keeping the prices down. You order at the bar, use plastic ware and simple napkins. And it works. It's part of the vibe and we loved it. They have a coffee bar and with full menu and a Barista. Cool decor. Great pictures. There is a really nice outside area. Tampa needs this kind of place.",
"Poor service, overpriced for portion sizes, no servers, no plates, only paper boats, bartender was pretty bland, no personality.",
"I can not get over the impossible burger. I selected it since it was featured and was amazed by how flavorful and delectable it was. Even the color gradient resembled that of a beef burger. I also enjoyed my drink, the atmosphere and the service. The only thing that disappointed me was the street corn empanada, which surprisingly had very little flavor. I will most certainly be back."
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"I went to this place since I was in the Westchase hood and it wasn't far from Repeal 18. It looked appetizing from other yelpers' reviews.\n\nThis store is in a plaza and is in a plaza with Publix, but it is perpendicular to it and closer to the Countryway road.\n\nI've never been to any SOFresh branch so I skimmed the menu. It basically seems like a Chipotle style system where you chose a bowl or wrap and customize ingredients. I chose the Power Bowl based on the description and ordered zoodles and steak upgrades.I also wanted a soda.\n\nFirst, the soda station is mostly \"independent\" brands that are similar to regular brands but I was tired and didnt want to experiment too much.\n\nI almost had a Wile. E. Coyote moment when trying to use the bathroom as the door blends in with the mural in the back.\n\nThe cashier was very helpful and the food was brought to my table in 7-8 minutes by another guy. The other young employees were very courteous\nThe steak and the chimichurri sauce that came with the bowl were flavorful. The bowl had a good amount of food and lots of good stuff like raisins, almonds, kale, carrots, but I wasn't really enjoying it as much I should have.\nThe food was cooked well and wasn't bad Maybe I ordered the wrong dish? I usually like elaborate salads and various bowls like poke.\n\nThe zoodles were just long thin strands of zucchini. In my mind I was expecting it to be a noodle with taste of zucchini.\nAlso, the zoodle upgrade was 2 dollars, and the steak was $3(worth it) but it made the base price of the bowl $16. I appreciate their health conscious aspect , but I think its a bit much. Poke has sushi fish in it so I Can understand that being expensive, but even then that was only $13.\n\nThere is a branch near USF so I may try another item, but Im of the opinion that isnt' my bag, baby As Austin Powers would say.",
"I have eaten here three times ordering different items each times. I am very impressed with the quality and the freshness of all the items. We ordered online once and it was very easy with no extra costs. Got to bypass the line and get our order by the confirmation time on our email. We were impressed today when we ate in the restaurant that we got free watermelon frozen yogurt. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I asked my better half if he would go back and he said \"in a heartbeat\".",
"Breakfast bowl is . Greed goddess sauce in unreal. Place looks great, hip; food is on point. Service is great as well.",
"Finally a truly fresh quick option in Westchase area. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Love the Greek bowl with any protein option.",
"Food was delicious, healthy, hearty, and satisfying. I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be going back.",
"Order the breakfast bowl with steak. You wont regret it. High quality food with tons of flavor. Definitely coming back to try more of So Fresh",
"Best healthy and fresh restaurant in Westchase. Everything is made to order and taste great. The service is amazing every time. Will be back again!",
"Great place! Awesome customer service! The food is awesome and something Westchase needed!",
"SoFresh is definitely my new go to place. I have been a couple of times and the food was perfection- piping hot, healthy, and good sized portions. I love that I can order the standard options or create my own deliciousness. The frozen yogurt is freshing during these hot summer days. A wonderful addition to Westchase!",
"I've been waiting so long for a SoFresh to open closer to home. I used to make the drive to South Tampa just for their food. The food is delicious and healthy, you can't beat it. I am in here at least 3 times a week now with this new location. The staff is very friendly and helpful and you can't beat the food. \n\nThank you SoFresh for opening a location in Westchase! \n\nHighly recommend!"
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"I always go to Bandito when I visit Northern California and I'm so excited that now I can eat their delicious burritos every single day here in Nevada!!! I love that they're a family business, so I know that I'm getting the best food and service, along with supporting small business too. The shredded beef burrito bowl (or taco too) is my favorite, and reasonably priced. I love that avocado is NOT extra! Plus- you cannot beat their hot sauce wall! Can't wait to recommend this place to my Reno/Sparks friends!",
"I always go to Bandito when I visit Northern California and I'm so excited that now I can eat their delicious burritos every single day here in Nevada!!! I love that they're a family business, so I know that I'm getting the best food and service, along with supporting small business too. The shredded beef burrito bowl (or taco too) is my favorite, and s reasonably priced. I love that avocado is NOT extra! Plus- you cannot beat their hot sauce wall! Can't wait to recommend this place to my Reno/Sparks friends! \n\n(Update) Today I used the online ordering here to grab food on my way to work, and it was so great! My burrito bowl was ready right when I went in, which was really helpful because I was on my way to work in the Legends center. I definitely recommend their online ordering too!",
"I'm a sucker for a burrito and this place did not disappoint! I went in I believe on the second or third day of them being open. First impressions the place is so bright and colorful very clean! It's very welcoming and there customer service is excellent! We were greeted as soon as we walked in they didn't rush us since it was our first time there we didn't know the menu. They told is about all their different meats and what's the most popular and what not so that was nice.\nI went with the pork burrito and it was delicious! I also like that you can add in whatever you want including avocado and it's no extra charge! Personally I would choose this place over qudoba or Chipotle any day. So yes I will be revisiting to try the different meat options.!",
"No way I can give a place five stars in 2018 when they don't recycle. The food was pretty good, I had the burrito bowl with both chicken and steak. The chicken was better. But for real, you guys need to fix the recycling problem. You go through tons of plastic, and your silverware is plastic too. One of the guys blamed it on the landlord, but this is very much a fixable problem. Please get it together.",
"My husband and I decided to check out Burrito Bandito for lunch today. It's located in the Legends mall in Sparks. We were welcomed right away coming into the cute and colorful dining room. They have a menu on the wall and initially I had sticker shock of a $9 burrito. My husband and I decided on splitting a burrito and a taco today for lunch so we can taste more of the menu and figure out what we like. It has a sort of Chipotle / Qdoba assembly line where you tell them what kind of meat,and beans you want and toppings that you want in your burrito. For the burrito we decided on shredded beef and refried beans with everything on it, and for the taco we did carne asada with everything on it. They split the burrito for us which was nice. Once we sat down and got our drink the words out of my husband's mouth was oh man I wish we didn't split this this burrito its delicious and I could eat this all to myself! It is a step up from Chipotle and Qdoba. I see myself coming back and trying different combinations of meat and beans in the future. Staff was friendly and helpful and the dining room was clean.",
"Let me start by saying that my husband and I have eaten here 3 times in the last 12 days!!! It's that good! \n\nWe saw it when bike riding and decided to stop for lunch, they did not disappoint. We both had steak bowls and everything tasted fresh and spiced perfect! The fresh jalapeños and lime puts it over the top! It is 10x better than \"other\" Mexican places like this. \n\nThe staff are all so nice, all 3 trips we have the best service, and one night we got there right before closing (we didn't know what time they closed) but they still treated us with awesome service and were super friendly. \n\nThey also have a bunch of different hot sauces you can buy too, my husband is on a mission to buy them all lol\n\nCheck this place out, you won't be disappointed at all! I think next time I will try the chicken.",
"Our first time ever--they opened in our area only three weeks ago.\nWe loved our lunch: fast, fresh and friendly. Gotta love that!\nWe split a HUGE chicken burrito, customed to our tastes: black beans, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, and, most important, spicy, tender chicken cubes! Perfect.\nMost of all, the Mexican music was quiet and authentic, conducive to conversation. Tasty!",
"This place was pretty good. When we entered we were welcomed by the employees. I would rate it 3.5 stars since my boyfriend rates it as a 3 and I a 4.\n\nWe stopped by to share a bowl for dinner. The process is like Chipotle where you build your burrito/bowl in the beginning and pay at the end. It might be helpful to have a sign that says, \"Order Here\", for people not familiar with this. It is a bit more expensive than Chipotle.\n\nWe ordered a carne asada bowl. The portion wasn't as big. I usually share a Chipotle bowl and can get full off of that without finishing it. However, it did taste fresh and there are a bunch of various sauces to the side that you can add to your burrito/bowl. \n\nThere is also a corner that has the sauces for sale. The place was clean and I liked the mascot, Juan. Mexican music was also playing in the background.\n\nNext time, we might try chicken since it's Juan's favorite, haha.",
"My wife and I came here for lunch about 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon. \n\nBurrito Bandit is located at the legends mall in between Burlington Coat Factory and Olive Garden near the roundabout. \n\nThe interior is decorated nicely and is very clean and comfortable. We were immediately greeted by several employees and walked up towards the counter. They make your item to order and walk you through the selections of meat, beans, rice, veggies, hot sauce etc. I was also pleasantly surprised to find out you can add avocado for no additional charge.\n\nWe each decided to order a Carne Asada burrito and The employees were quick efficient and friendly. We paid and had a seat at a table, you can then take your cup up to the soda fountain and grab napkins and things like that. They have a large selection of assorted hot sauces and sauces for sale by the bottle but we noticed they had an assortment of samples for people to try next to the small salsa bar. \n\nAs other people have said the burritos are huge! Everything tasted very fresh and delicious. My only suggestion would be to offer a whole wheat tortilla option. \n\nOverall was a great experience and would highly recommend!",
"Gigantic burrito. No additional charge for extra ingredients. Had the carne asada burrito and was very pleased. We're looking forward to coming back to try the Pollo (Juan's favorite) and the shredded beef!"
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"New taco truck on Milpas open at the Prestige car wash lot in the evenings after the car wash closes. \n\nFresh made tortillas and three tacos for $5 pulled me in while walking down Milpas street. Other items in the menu included tortas, gorditas and other standard taco truck fare but we went for the tacos, trying chicken, rajas con queso, barbacoa, chicharrones, and al pastor. \n\nThey were all fantastic. My only complaint was that I neglected to order more of them. The chicken was cooked perfectly without being dry. It paired well with the pico de gallo available at the truck. The rajas con queso had a perfect amount of cheese without getting too greasy. My taco al pastor had well seasoned pork that was not overcooked, as us often the case when I order the same elsewhere. The barbacoa was perhaps the standout, although only bu the slimmest of margins, as it had a perfect blend of flavor and tang. It was a bit messy though, but this is finger food. The chicharrones, a personal favorite order of mine at any taco establishment was a welcome mouthful of fat and flavor but it definitely yearned for the pico de gallo to help balance out the textures. \n\nThey have two small portable tables they set up for those wishing to eat immediately. At 7:15, just as they were finishing opening up for the night, the area was just starting to get crowded, and is definitely a welcome addition to the Milpas neighborhood. \n\nI've seen them only here in the evenings on most nights but Monday. Somebody tell me if they ever set up elsewhere.",
"We were at Telegraph brewing co when pipeye taco truck pulled up! Yummy tacos and well priced!!!! The tortillas are Hand pressed and grilled on the spot!!! So delish!!!!!",
"Being born and raised in Los Angeles I have had my share of Taco Trucks .....good and bad. Tacos Pipeye had some of thee absolute worst tasting tacos ever. We ordered 3 chicharrones, 2 al pastor and 2 asada. We got them to go because we were heading to Santa Barbara bowl for a concert. The chichcarrones looked and tasted like pork rinds that were re-hydrated and microwaved. I think they actually were. One bite and they went in the trash can. The pastor and especially the asada tasted sour. Trash can again. The only good thing were the hand pressed tortillas made on the spot. To bad the rancid contents rendered them inedible. If you know me then you know I will eat just about anything.......except Tacos Pipeye again. $12.00 wasted and my date and I walked into the concert still hungry.",
"This is a decent place for a quick bite after a concert at the Bowl. It's right across the street from the Chapala Market.\nTacos are 3/$5 on freshly made tortillas. The chorizo con papas taco and the watermelon juice are both good.",
"Los mejores Tacos de Santa Barbara 3x$5 Increible..!!!Quesadillas -Tortas -Hot dogs- Gorditas //// tortillas Hechas a mano//Homemade tortillas Wow.!!",
"Great little food truck!! there was a long line and they were very efficient in taking orders and getting thru it. I tried the chorizo, barbacoa and alpastor tacos. The al pastor taco had great flavor, I just wish that the meat was a little crunchy but just me.. the barbacoa tacos were just heaven!! those are definitely the ones to get.",
"Delicious tacos! But Gorditas are my favorite! Papas con chorizo are perfect!!!it's like your Mexican aunt made it!",
"This place is a great taco truck. Me gusta mucho. I'm thrilled there is a taco truck in my hood. Milpas street has not shortage of Mexican food opportunities, but this one is a strong competitor. I love that they are open late on Friday and Sat night--please keep this. Staff is friendly and helpful, homemade tortillas and quite a lot of different types of meat and menu items for a truck. The salsas are spicy! Yes I'm white but I like spicy food, and theirs made me sweat and chug my water. But so flavorful. I would like it there was another tomato-based chunky salsa though. Pastor, Barbacoa are my favorites. Gordita is the bomb. The carne asada was just OK. Prices are fair. I recommend it and I've eaten at almost all the taco shops on Milpas.",
"I LOVE this place! The tortillas and the gorditas are handmade, and the folks working there are always awesome. You also get nopalitos with your order, and the champurrado is pretty bomb too. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this spot, and would give it six stars if I could!",
"Solid tacos. Dare I say better than Lilly's???\n\nThis is a food truck that parks at the big brand tire parking lot. \nI tried all 8 tacos when I went. The carne asada is definitely the best. It has a good seasoning. Plenty of pork options, but I'd stay away from the pork rind one if you don't like rubbery textures. The best non-meat option (if that's your thing) was definitely the poblano chile and cheese."
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"I love this store and restaurant. Nice clean and so helpful. Great falafel and shawarma! Just try it!",
"The Best mediterranean grocery in Brandon \nThey have halal meat and chicken and other frozen products. Very nice food in the restaurant inside.",
"Such a hidden gem tucked away in this area...so much that I'm hesitant to write a review! You see, there is a little \"deli\" in the back of this Middle Eastern grocery store. They can prepare sandwiches when you're on the run (beef/chicken shawarma, gyros, roasted lamb wraps, etc) and they also have a small buffet with hot meals like roasted chicken, roasted lamb, meatball dish, and a few sides to add. I attempt to try something different each time but my go-to is the roasted lamb wrap.\n\nIf you have a sweet tooth, they also have a selection of bakery items near the register which I have to assume are baked in house as well?\n\nThe staff is always very friendly and seem eager to guide those along who are slightly unfamiliar with the cuisine.\n\nDon't hesitate to add Al Madina to your weekly lunch spot rotation, but please, leave some for me!",
"Gotta try the roast lamb sandwich...more like a gyro and the hummus with beef shwarma!",
"This is the ultimate one stop shop! You can come here and buy all of your groceries, or just get enough to cook an authentic middle eastern meal! Not to forget, you MUST try their Deli! This is some of the most authentic and delicious shawarma and falafel I've ever had! Great customer service, and they work very hard here! Can't wait to come back!",
"I used to frequent their old location when I lived near by. Now although I live over 30 minutes away, I still make the trip out there. Great selection of Arabic foods especially meats and cheeses and spices. Their menu for hot food is great and the quality and flavor is some of the best I've had. Loyal customer!",
"This is place is a hidden gem. I use to visit the old location every week, but now with the new location it's a little out of my way. However the distance does not stop me. The Chicken Shawarma is the best in Brandon, I also love the hummus with beef shawarma. The food is always fresh and the customer service is always welcoming. It's a must try and I promise you will fall in love.",
"The best shawarma and falafel I have had in a long time. Everything was fresh. Yummm",
"This place has wonderful customer service. The owner is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. They have a great sweets such as Baklawa (and yes, it's written and pronounced with a \"w\" in Arabic), pistachio Baklawa and fingers) which I picked up during Ramadan. They were delicious. They also have a great little market space where you can shop and get groceries. I have not tried the food yet but My friends swear it is the best food ever! Can't wait to have their food next now that Ramadan is over.",
"An employee of mine recommend this place. It's a grocery and a quick bite. He is from Jordan and said the food was very good. We stopped in and it's a bit of a dive, they have two tables to sit at in the back. It reminds me of a bodega but middle eastern style. We order the chicken shawarma, and the beef shawarma as well. The food comes in styrofoam containers and is a large serving size. The food is very very good, the beef is served over aromatic rice and spiced to perfection. The flavors gently engulf your mouth and taste buds with delicious freshness, accompanied by the delicious beef flavor and lightly sautéed red onion. The food is similar to Mediterranean but more flavorful, although not to spicy or over spiced. The best way to describe it is a party in your mouth that leaves you coming back for more........ it's worth the stop and maybe even worth driving 8-10 miles out of your way. Def give it a try, it's delicious. Also try the baklava, they have 5-6 different kinds."
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"1st time trying this place out, and it's delicious! They have their signature bowls and have pieced together their best recipe, but you can also build your own bowl. The menu is easy to read, the staff is friendly, and the inside of the restaurant is very modern and clean. Overall it was a very pleasant experience.",
"I've been waiting for this spot to open for a while now since it's in the same building as where I work. I love Poke and this spot didn't disappoint. Doesn't feel like you're in Brentwood. Great quality ingredients and very fresh. I'm definitely going to go broke eating here almost every day haha. Pictured is a create your own bowl with salmon, tuna, and all kinds of toppings.",
"Finally! Fresh, good poke in Nashville. Super excited about The Poki. Visited today and tried the King Tuna and the Hau'Oli Salmon and loved them both. Very fresh ingredients and tons of options for your poke bowl. My first but not my last visit for sure.",
"Great place...the bowls are so fresh and taste amazing. owners are friendly and has a great vibe!",
"Been here twice since they opened a week ago! So excited this place is here. Owner is super nice and passionate about providing delicious and fresh poke. Compares to the best Hawaiian poke I've had!! Fresh, flavorful and unique options make this your poke go to. I can't wait to go back!",
"This place is amazing. I'm from Southern California and I missed having a staple Poki bowl place since I've left there. This place is AMAZING. The owner is so nice, and explains everything if you aren't sure about what ingredients to select. If you want something super fresh and healthy in the Brentwood area, this is your spot.",
"I didn't really know what Poke was, but recommended by my friends to try out. It turned out to be the best thing I have tried in a long time. The ingredients are super fresh. The fish is perfectly diced as not too big which can overpower the bowl with the fishy taste. The variety of sauces from sourness, saltiness, sweetness or spicy can mixed up and made your mouth exploded with yumness on the first bite. The staff is professional and extremely polite and courteous. The place is clean and trendy. I'll definitely come back with more friends.",
"My family and I all fell in love with poke years ago when we first had it in Hawaii and look forward to it every time we go back. We've tried all the few places in middle TN that have poke, and This place is the closest and best we've had!! It taste just like being in Hawaii!! Amazing fresh and quality ingredients!! The only way we would get poke that was just as good as Hawaii would be going to California, we are so excited we only have To drive 5 min now!",
"So thankful to have a poke place in Brentwood! This place is amazing. Fish is so fresh and very gourmet toppings!! Nice people working there too",
"Just had a delicious poke bowl, I highly recommend this restaurant. Food is fresh and very tasty. I will definitely be back."
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"I will start this off by saying I am a pizza snob. I walked into mod pizza today at the request of my 10 year old son not expecting much at all. I was WRONG! This place is great! It is an upbeat , loud, obnoxious, fun and delicious! I got the Tristan and it was perfect! The crust was crispy and flaky. The toppings were delicious! The staff was attentive, fun and accommodating! We will be back for sure!",
"Great Pizza!!!. Place was very clean and service was excellent. This was the grand opening so take this review as you wish. Also very cheap, only 7.99 for a 11 inch pizza with as many toppings as you want. I will be back.",
"Quick, friendly, delicious! You can add as many toppings you want to each pizza and the price is great.",
"Pizza Nirvana! I have found my new pizza joint. Everyone in my house wants different toppings- and a lot of them so a pizza run for us is as pricey as a steak dinner. But alas, there is Mod pizza the home of the $7.99 unlimited topping 11 inch pizza. I am stuffed and it was delicious. Crust was perfect thickness. Not too thick or thin. And the toppings look more like an gigantic salad bar. Everything under the sun. I enjoyed the Kevin which started with a pumpkin sauce. This is an absolute must try. Y'all might see me there for dinner tomorrow too.",
"Best pizza outside of Ventura county Calif. They yell as they cook the pizza but tastes so good!",
"Great atmosphere!!! When we walked in the whole Mod team greeted us from behind the counter. You pick the size salad or pizza you want and then you get unlimited toppings for one price. Just that easy. Indoor and outdoor seating ! Loved that the GM of the restaurant came over to talk to us about our experience and give us the history of MOD. She was super awesome. Definitely recommend!!",
"Recently came with my daughters to check out this brand new location. I will say that being brand new, they were efficient in how they handled a large lunch crowd and our food came out without much wait.\n\nIf you are a fan of thin crust pizza, you will love this place. The crust is extremely thin and has a nice crispiness to it. They have a variety of options and toppings sure to please whatever craving you are having; and if you are like my family and all want different things on your pizza, they have the perfect size option to have your own pizza!\n\nOn the trip, the girls and I shared a pepperoni pizza, with sausage (added just on my side). It was wonderful. Not too much sauce, perfect crispy crust. Both my daughter and I loved it and we will be back! Well done MOD and welcome to the area",
"Fast food quality pizza. Poor quality ingredients. My pizza was bland and flavorless. My Girlfriend got the \"Dominic\" and it was worse than mine.\nDisgusting was the word she use to describe her pizza and she\nwas right. People who think this is what great pizza is suppose to taste like probably think McDonalds has great burgers!",
"Was super pleased to check this new pizza place out in the Wesley Chapel food scene. Boy were we surprised when we stopped in for a quick lunch. The location was super clean and the staff was friendly and helpful with explaining the order process a a menu. We both had personal pizzas and shared a salad of which both were very tasty. As for the pizza it was fresh and as a self considered pizza expert up to par. I would have to best describe it as a thin crust \"Chicago style tavern pizza\". It has a almost cracker crust snap when bitting into it, and as for the sauce fresh tasting. With such a wide variety of toppings most picky eaters will be pleased. The salad with super fresh greens was also packed with tombs of toppings and overflowed the bowl it came in. \n\n Overall we were pleased with our food experience here and are sure to return you should check it out too I'm sure your taste buds will be pleased...",
"Beware! The pizza here is so good, you'll want to eat it all the time and could gain a lot of weight!!!!\nMy daughter and I ordered 2 mini create your own pizzas online. The time was accurate and the pizza was ready on time. There was a long line for on site ordering so I recommend ordering online. \nThe pizza was fresh and hot. The crust was thin and perfectly baked. The ingredients on top were perfect and ample. I wanted more after I finished but my daughter shook me and said \"Mom! Snap out of it!!'"
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"Great newbplace. Super affordable and the hot dogs are HUGE.\n\nOwner is really personable, and did I mention that the food was FRESH.\n\nIf you are looking for a \"traditional\" Coney dog, then this place is not it. Same for the Chicago Dogs, however, the quality and spin they put on these classics are tasty.",
"Awesome local place, great food, service and prices! :)\nThe pancakes were delicious and fluffy and the home fries were to die for. \nWe like it.\nWe definitely recommend it. \nDon't miss out.",
"The best new breakfast and lunch spot on the beach! Grouper is on point, and the french toast is bomb and not overpriced. Good beer,and the manager/owner is nice guy and a die hard lightning fan.\nGo eat here!",
"Great new place in town with an amazing, friendly staff. If you're lucky, you may even get to meet Ryan's grandma! I would go back for the greek omelet with cheddar cheese.",
"The only thing was that my mother complained of a slight grease taste to her pancakes. Easily rectified by extra syrup. Out of 6 people the rest of us say 5 stars. We had the Belt Breaker, chocolate chip pancakes and french toast plates. Ryan belted out a friendly greeting up entering the doorway. The two women waiting tables were very friendly and accommodating for our family of 6 including a baby and two younger children. The prices were reasonable and this is the perfect place for families, singles, or couples. If I lived here this would be our new regular stop and we look forward to visiting the next time we are in Clearwater Beach. I forgot to get a pic before we all dug in but we were hungry. Sorry folks!",
"Great food and very nice waiters. My daughter and wife had the French toast and I had the Cali burger. The only complaint I had they had no straws.",
"This place has the best breakfast. Hash brown and house fries were both delicious. Pancakes were very tasty and fluffy. The service provided was amazing. Highly recommend this place.",
"Really terrific food! Not one complaint! Service was super. Very attentive. Mimosa's were perfection!",
"Best breakfast on Clearwater beach! Don't miss out on this restaurant! Great food and outstanding service. Skip the chain resturants!",
"Went there for breakfast twice during our stay. Great good and mimosas were a nice added bonus. The staff was also very friendly and great service. Would be visiting again soon."
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"Great location near five points that will surely be a hit. A chain that has other location in Spring Hill, Murfreesboro and coming soon to Bellevue. They also have locations as well Kentucky and Indiana. I had the wings and the the wife had the gluten free pizza with anchovies and spinach. The wings were not great my wife was served the wrong pizza. I think that the servers are part of the opening team as they seemed clueless I am sure once the hipsters take over it will likely be like most of the other spots near Five Points. It is a nicely done remodel of a former church. The beer selection was very accommodating and diverse. The playground area in the back is still a work in progress, but should be done with in the next few days. Welcome to hood and good luck at your new location.",
"What an amazing place. Everything from food to the beer was killer. You have to get the tater kegs, and the portabello bello, along with one of the 40 draft beers they have! And if I would have brought my kids they even have an outdoor play place for them to play! I can't wait to try bunch out some weekend!",
"Went on their second day open- food was great and service was even better. Nathan did a great job making suggestions and entire staff was on the ball. We had the potato nachos, Pollotate, and bbq chicken pizza. Highly recommend the Pollotate! Really nice outdoor seating area and great beer selection.",
"I'll come back in a few months to see if they've worked out the kinks, as i know it's a new restaurant. But for now, 3 Stars. I came by on a Friday evening with my husband and when we walked up to the host stand, they didn't acknowledge us for a couple of minutes (they seemed very stressed - but first impressions are important and we like to feel welcomed at a restaurant, even if it's just saying \"we'll be right with you\"!). At least half the tables were empty, but we were told the wait was at least 25 minutes - I guess their staff wasn't trained or prepared to handle more than half capacity. We sat at the bar for our 25 minute wait and had a drink - a good number of beers on tap, many local. The bar seemed a little disorganized. The staff was very friendly but they didn't have a good system for taking care of bar customers, drinks for guests at tables, and getting bar customers their checks efficiently. The customer next to me ordered a Tito's (vodka) and soda and got brought a Patron (tequila) and soda. Things were a little slow, and again this was for a half full restaurant. The drinks were REALLY reasonably priced though - $5 beers and $7 for a vodka mixed drink! Our waitress was really sweet but seemed nervous and didn't know much about the menu. Food came out pretty quickly. The 8\" personal pizzas run about $8-9 unless you make your own (those are more expensive). The pizzas were yummy, a good size for me. There are tons of tvs for watching games, the heating lamps on the porch are a great addition and worked very well! Overall I think it'll be a good restaurant once they get it all figured out.",
"The one star is for the playground, which kept the kids distracted while we received no service whatsoever. When we arrived, we were told we would have a 15-20 minute wait. After 40 minutes (one of those situations you see people who arrived after you being seated) we asked if our table was ready and were seated immediately. We waited at the table for 15 minutes and no one took our order (not even drinks). At that point we asked staff (who were constantly walking by) if anyone was going to wait on us. After a brief conference of 3 people, we were told one of them would take our order soon. 10 minutes later and still no order. We walked out. They weren't even that busy. Staff was just milling around completely disorganized.",
"2 stars for the food\n5 stars for the beer\n5 stars for the playground\n\nThe food is not that great. The service is slow but that may be cause they are new. The playground area is awesome but I wish they had full service tables out there. It is hard to eat inside and watch you kid outside.",
"The food is great and they have a big beer selection. Some really good, unique pizzas. Definitely recommend the carnitas one. Also a great place to watch games. A bunch of TVs and the layout makes it easy to keep you eye on multiple games.",
"They have an outdoor playground for the kids and a pretty good beer selection. For those reasons alone, I REALLY wanted to like this place. But I don't. The service was poor, our waitress was very nice but seemed lost. My wife had to go and find her in order to get our check and to-go boxes. Pro tip: families with three small kids DO NOT want to linger after they're done eating. The place has dozens of TVs, several in every direction, which left all of us feeling totally overstimulated. The pizza is bad. Just bad. Terrible crust and Sysco-style toppings. We wondered if they just had them sitting frozen in the back. This isn't the kind of pizza that is served when a place is figuring it out. It's food that nobody cares about. I make terrible pizza and mine is better. Lastly, including a soft drink in a kid's meal, with an up charge for milk, and throwing in a Rice Krispie treat, is something only a monster would do. \nTwo stars for beer and a playground.",
"Just had a pie and am watching game five (Go Sox) at this new location near Five Points. Pizza was great, service is friendly and the TVs and sound system are fantastic. Only detractor is an odd odor - maybe an overload of Asiago?? \n\nWill definitely be back and definitely recommend!! Bottom of the 8th - Sox up 5-1. Bring it home!",
"Unfortunately it was what I feared...I'm a snob about chains admittedly. I guess this is good for folks with kids, but that isn't a need of mine. Food quality poor, atmosphere is poor, large selection of draft beer that is a dollar or two more per pour than other places in the area."
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"In an area overrun with pizza/Italian restaurants, it's challenging to stand out. I think Pomodoro will at least be \"in your rotation\". They obviously do take out, and delivery is available through a 3rd party. But we dined in. It is small, but very nicely decorated and feels comfortable. They describe themselves as New Jersey style. While I don't technically know what that implies, I'd say if you like NY style you'll be happy. The pizza was delicious and available quickly. The pasta was also very good (had penne with meat sauce). The garlic knots were excellent! Tiny little bite size bits of garlic coated dough - order a lot and bring breath mints! The sell pizza by the slice (at least during the day) and have a large assortment of lunch specials under $6. Give them a shot, I doubt you'll regret it.",
"I am in serious trouble and am going to blow up like a balloon from all the carbs I will be taking in from this place!!!\n\nThis is the most delicious pizza in wesley chapel! The minute I tasted it I knew that there was big competition for the local \" favorites\" in recent years. I got a simple 16\" half cheese/ half mushroom pizza and I was in pizza heaven. I looked around like the food stalker that I am and started talking to everyone that was eating something different than I was so I know what to get next time I go in. \n\nThe place is very cute and the decor is typical of pizza place from up north. It was packed so word has definitely gotten out. I went to do a review and it didn't even exist yet! I submitted the info to yelp so now it can be adequately credited! Look forward to going back!",
"Here on a Friday night. They are completely understaffed and it's utter and complete confusion. Still waiting for a simple pie and spaghetti order. Food quality is tbd but have already decided that we will not be returning. Should have just gone to NY NY - stick with what you know!!",
"Unfortunately this much anticipated pizza place left us disappointed. I'm sad to write this as the staff was so kind and pleasant. The ambiance is two steps above all the local dine in joints. They have ALOT of kinks to work out though. Upon entering the restaurant, the confusion begins. Do you sit down and you are served? Do you stand in the line and order? There's neither signage nor staff. Once we determined you order first, we found a wobbly table in the corner. We sadly watched as orders were taken and there were dirty tables everywhere with no where for customers to sit. Finally a take out customer cleaned up the dirty tables. Severely, understaffed. We waited for our antipasto salad that arrived without plates or utensils. Pizza arrived and it was someone else's order. Awhile later ours arrived. I loved that it oozed with cheese. I want a super cheesy pizza and that's what we received. However the sauce was a bit bland and watery. I would have enjoyed something a bit heartier. I hate writing this as I so want LOCAL restaurants. I will definitely go back in a few weeks and give it another try and hopefully a stellar review.",
"After an hour of waiting for a small and simple order and a lot of patience, we walked out after asking for a full refund and no food. We saw multiple pizzas being delivered to the wrong tables and others walked out right behind us. Don't bother if you are hungry and want a quick bite! I guess it's a D'iorgorno night!!!",
"We tried this place for the first time yesterday and it was beyond AMAZING!!! By far our favorite pizza place! Thank you so much for the incredible dinner and I wish you nothing but success! Also... they have green olives and NO ONE has green olives!!! That alone makes me want this place to succeed!! Keep up the great work guys!",
"I was so happy to see a NON - chain restaurant open in our area. While there is no shortage of pizza options around here, there is a big shortage on GOOD pizza, so I had to try this place out!\nSince we were pressed for time that day we had to do take out, which is never a great idea in my book because once pizza has been sitting in a cardboard box, I really don't care where it's from, it all gets that same to-go pizza texture and taste by the time you get home. \nYet Somehow these pizzas did not suffer that same fate?\nWhen my husband got home with the pizzas (large cheese and large meat lovers) they were still hot, and so good! The cheese was plentiful, the crust must be hand made, because it has great flavor and texture. Even the meat lovers pizza was delish, when typically the extra oil/grease from meat pizzas creates a soggy mess on the way home.\nIf it is this good after a 15 minute ride in the car, I can't wait to dine-in and eat a slice fresh from the oven. Other pastas, wings etc spotted while we picked up our pizzas looked great, I can't wait to return to try them!\n\nAnd not to bash any Yelpers on here, because everyone is entitled to their opinion, but this place literally JUST opened!!\nGive them a little break with the service issues?:-/\n\nWe personally did not experience any service issues with our take out order, but Service is second to food quality in my book anyway;)\nAnd Food quality here is top notch!\nDon't hesitate to Give them a try!",
"Excellent pizza and pasta!! The best in New Tampa / Wesley Chapel Area hands down. New Jersey style pizza. Family owned and operated. A must try for pizza lovers.",
"This is the best pizza in town! Reminds me of the pizza I used to eat at the Jersey Shore Boardwalks! I have been loyal to another local pizza place for years, but no more! Pomodoro has earned my business. Can't wait to try other menu items. I hope people will disregard any bad reviews. New restaurants will have growing pains. I'm sure they will figure it out. Trust me, you don't want to miss this pizza",
"We ordered personal size pizza and Italian cold cut sub were so good ... everything was fresh ingredients and perfect pizza crust and sub bread. We are disappointed about Zeppoli dessert with Nutella was good, BUT they gave us only 4 tiny zeppoli for $3.50, i don't think it is worth for that price. However we definitely will go back there."
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"Chocolate treats and coffee. Shop just opened up, I'll write more when I get a chance. Would like to try more of the goodies they have to offer.",
"This place is great! Super cute, has breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and of course chocolaty yummies. When they first opened they ran out of a lot of their specialty items, but I'm looking forward to going back for more! I went for breakfast and had their avocado toast and Coco nib horchata. The horchata was AMAZING. I highly recommend. The avocado toast was pretty good. Very good bread and avocado and there was a pickled vegetable that was generously sprinkled all over, that was a bit much for me, but still good. Has a lot of space, looks like a nice place to work, but closes pretty early (3PM, I think). Looks like a very cute Tucson gem and I hope they keep getting more business.",
"Very cute place for brunch or coffee. I had the TBA sandwich which was tasty, but a little over toasted, the Mexican hot chocolate, and a house soda. Decor was adorable, with potted succulents at wooden each table, and an open view to the kitchen. The sandwich and hot chocolate took a while, but I'm sure the cooks are still working out the kinks in service since it is so new and busy. At the end I snuck in a few house made chocolates, which, while costing $2.50 a pop, were decadent and delicious. Will go again!",
"I visited yesterday, and I love the space! It feels like a comfy place to relax, converse, and enjoy yummy drinks and food. It already has a warm sense of community, and the people are very friendly. There was an issue with the tempering machine, so the truffles weren't available when we went yesterday morning, but Adam was busily making more (so cool to watch the truffles being made). They said that there should be truffles available later yesterday morning or early afternoon. \nI tried the Japanese style iced coffee, which was delicious; I usually need a lot of cream in my coffee, but this was good coffee, so cream wasn't necessary. I also got a cocoa nib horchata, which had lovely chocolate and cinnamon flavor. It was too sweet for me, but I typically find horchata to be super sweet. Our toddler loved the chocolatey horchata and kept saying \"I NEED more.\" Overall, I love the decor and feel of the place and look forward to visiting more as the initial kinks are worked out and once the full menu (especially those desserts!!) becomes available. Sooo excited to have a place like this in Tucson! \n\nFrom hubby's first visit without me :/ on opening day, Wed, 5/2/18:\nThe hubby went for opening day and said the space was beautiful. It sounds like they are still working on their full menu; they had drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc), truffles, empanadas and toast with different toppings (like avocado toast) when the hubby went. He got the Mexican hot chocolate for there and 6 truffles to go. The nice thing was that they asked for feedback and responded well/quickly when the hubby said he couldn't taste the spices in the hot chocolate. They gave him an extra sprinkling of the cinnamon and chiltepin, and it worked wonders.\n\nAs far as the truffles go, the hubs brought back prickly pear caramel, Whiskey del Bac, and mezcal caramel. (We had tried the chiltepin truffle at a pre-opening event, and it is awesome and spicy!) The prickly pear flavor in the first truffle was very subtle; I'm not sure I could have told you it was prickly pear, although it was still yummy. I'm not a huge whiskey fan, but if you like whiskey, the flavor definitely came through in the truffle. My favorite was the mezcal; I thought it worked really well in a soft caramel with the dark chocolate (and I just loved the subtle smokiness). The chocolate shell of the truffles was delicious and beautifully decorated. I think they may have slightly underestimated the interest in bean-to-bar chocolate in Tucson, because they sold out of truffles today and are quickly working to make more.\n\nI can't wait for them to expand their menu to include their version of the s'more, the chocolate taco, and other pastries! As with any opening, they still have some kinks to work out, but I think they'll soon be my go-to post-hike hangout. With yummy bean to bar chocolate now within minutes of me, I'm pretty sure my pocketbook and waistline are doomed... and this chocolate is worth it!",
"Lovely atmosphere and helpful staff! The chocolate is rich and delicious and the food is fresh. 10/10 will be coming back with friends! Try the Mexican hot chocolate, it's like a warm hug in a mug.",
"The chocolates were delicious! I also had a cacao juice. Yum! Friendly service, interesting food menu, I'll be back to try more.",
"Had a chocolate craving and stopped in for breakfast with my husband on Saturday morning. We were sad that they were already sold out of the truffles, but they are delicious and go fast. They are doing a great job of keeping their facebook page updated with when they are sold out, and when they have truffles. They are just a couple of weeks open, and the production of truffles will become smoother for sure! Hubby and I both had the avocado toast which was just perfect. The bread was perfectly crispy and there were beautiful little flowers on top of the avocado! It went perfectly with the rich, creamy house hot chocolate (to die for) - I seriously licked the cup clean! The house made vanilla bean marshmallows were excellent as well - 1 situated right on top of that hot chocolate was perfection! They are great to put in your coffee and just eat plain too! Loved the cute south side location, which is upcoming with it's new restaurants popping up!",
"Excellent place for all kinds of goodies! Like their distinctly unique chocolate treats, flavorful coffees (both hot and cold), colorful & inspired breakfast items including a tasty radish toast (with edible flowers!), and a lunch menu I've only just begun to explore (the kohlrabi & beet salad - yum - and I've never liked beets). Everyone behind the counter I've come in contact with has been a joy. Have been helped by both Jamie (who also created the beautiful mosaic seen thru the window where the chocolates are being made) and newcomer Jordan. And then there's Alana... what a sweetheart. Quick to greet you as you've entered the cafe, she's knowledgeable, funny and ready to suggest something in case you haven't been in before. She gets me to try something new nearly every time I'm there. In addition to the chocolate and coffee of course. If you haven't checked this place out yet, you should! And then you'll be back for more .",
"Monsoon Chocolate is everything I thought it would be and more! They took over the La Buena tortilla factory and restored it beautifully. The chocolate and their food is equally beautiful and delicious. \n\nThe Chocolate: They make everything in house. From the bonbons, which are seriously works of delectable art. You can also indulge in chocolatey drinks ranging from house hot chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate, frozen hot chocolate, and much more, like dessert which are still in the works. We samples the frozen hot chocolate and it's insanely good...topped with the tiniest touch of sea salt. \n\nThe coffee: They are still working on sourcing an espresso machine, but the iced Japanese style coffee is really food.\n\nThe Food: They serve breakfast all day! We enjoyed the smoked avocado toast, the Maftoul Salad (couscous with preserved lemon, fennel, sumac spiced garbanzos, yum!), and the Vietnamese Chicken Salad. We enjoyed the entire meal. The chicken salad was a little under seasoned, perhaps it needed more dressing, but everything was super fresh.\n\nEveryone is really nice and super welcoming- from Adam (head chocolatier/owner), to Nathan (culinary lead), Alana ( beverage and coffee extraordinaire ) and Jamie, Adam's lovely partner. We also purchased a box of chocolates to gift for Mother's Day and they kind enough to start the box for us and finish it as soon as they had more bonbons in stock. Jamie called us the next day with an update too. I really appreciated that very much! \n\nA welcome addition to our local scene indeed!",
"I was really excited to try this place. I was also happy to see that thy had a handful of vegan options in the menu. My boyfriend and I ended up ordering their vegan sandwich and a bowl of savory oats. The food was very tasty but I was pretty disappointed with the small portions considering the prices."
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"It's finally here!\n\nSo, for those that don't know, Que Rico! had long been touted as easily one of the best Cuban restaurants in the area. At the time, it was located in Slidell, and as badly as I wanted to dine there, I just never had the opportunity to make it out that way. This was a major bummer as all of the reviews and photos made Que Rico! sound like heaven.\n\nCut to a few months ago. Que Rico! was forced to close their Slidell location and it was rumored that they were considering opening a new location in New Orleans. Could this be a dream? If I could have easy access to the amazing food that I've heard raves about, I'd be on cloud nine. Then I got the word from a real estate friend of mine that the owner of Que Rico! had signed a lease to open on Magazine St. I had to keep the secret until they were ready to announce the big news, meanwhile my anticipation was at an all time high. They went to work restoring a space that was once a BBQ joint and I started stalking their Instagram and Facebook waiting on an announcement that they were ready to open for business.\n\nThe word finally came this week, and some friends and I made immediate plans to eat here as soon as possible. I was the only one who hadn't experienced Que Rico! for myself, so I was going in totally blind. When we got there the first thing I noticed was that the restaurant has been completely renovated. The inside is gorgeous and, although it's a smaller space, it doesn't feel cramped. Since it was my first time I was eager to try a few things. \n\nTostones a la Cubana: We started with this and I had never had it before. It's green plantains topped with roasted pork, cheese and olives. My description doesn't do it justice. It's delicious and a perfect starter. \n\nFried sweet plantains: These are always a favorite and I try to get them whenever I go to a Cuban restaurant. It's a simple dish, but so tasty. The version here is perfection.\n\nCubano: You know that if I came to a legit Cuban restaurant that I had to get a Cubano. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I think that this is the best one I have ever had. This was a huge sandwich with delicious pork cheese and pickles pressed into fresh bread. The cheese with melted into the meat perfectly and the sandwich was full of flavor. The pork was tender and juicy. \n\nCuban coffee: Finally, at the end of the meal, I had a Cuban coffee. This strong shot was the perfect end to my lunch. It was just sweet enough and had just enough of a caffeine punch to make me happy.\n\nService was excellent and Don made sure that we had everything that we needed. Everything was delicious and I can't wait to go back and try all that they have to offer.\n\nNew Orleans has definitely welcomed Que Rico! with open arms. We got there right when they opened for lunch and the small space quickly filled up. My hope is that anyone who enjoyed this restaurant in Slidell will visit their New Orleans location- it's worth the trip.",
"Que rico! SO happy that they relocated from Slidell to Magazine street!! We arrived at 6pm for dinner on a Saturday to see that they had a \"Closed\" sign on the door. An employee came out and informed us that even though they had made double the food, they ran out of everything by 4pm and were going to reopen at 6:30pm. SO glad we waited!! We had the Havana sampler (pretty much a sampling of all of their appetizers), lechón asada, and ropa vieja. Everything was fantastic and rivales that to what I had had when visiting Cuba. The entrees come with plantains, rice, and incredibly flavorful black beans. Pro Tip: they are currently BYOB, so next time we will be back with some rum for Cuba Libres ;)",
"Food was very good, service good as well. I realize there is only so much you can do with space, but the place has a rather cramped feel and was loud enough that I could not have a conversation. Will go back, but probably for carry out.",
"So delicious it's insane! The finance lived in Miami for law school and after and his first wife was Cuban. He's had an affinity for Cuban food since so when I saw this hot new place pop up I thought we'd give it a go. It did not disappoint! He had the bistec and I had the media noche both excellent. We split tres leches for dessert. It's byob right now while they await a liquor license FYI. Which sounds fun to me. It's small - the old Saucy's location. But feels more Cuban that way for some reason. Super attentive staff and just a warm vibe. Go see these people and eat their amazing Cuban food. We cannot wait to go back.",
"Wonderful food. It's a couple that owns it and the service was great. I telling you REALLY good Cuban food. We went on opening night and somehow they managed to have great service. I will be going back again and again and again!",
"The food here is phenomenal! Was so sad when they closed in slidell but so excited they are back open in new orleans!",
"Drinks: Ironbeer Soda - taste was like a cream soda/root beer. Virgin ginger mango mojito - deliscious!\n\nFood: \nSampler plate - great sampler plate with all their appetizers except the tamal. Great flavors and textures and the sauces they came with were delicious also. \nBistec a la Palomilla, and Fricase de pollo plates. Both were very good and simple. The rice is plain white but had some flavor to it. Black beans are very tasty as well. \n\nGreat service and food.",
"My family and I have been several times, my mom loved the bistec, the tamal, the plantains! I loved the Cuban vegan and the cauliflower criollo, so I was very happy to have a vegan option! My aunt is in love with the croquettes. The churros looked amazing but I have not tried them yet. The owner and the workers are so humble and friendly and treat you like family, hope to come back soon! It is a pretty small place, so it's often packed so keep that in mind. We will be back!",
"The buzz is deserved! This seemingly simple cuisine is often disappointing but they really delivered here last night. I ordered the sweet corn tamale over rice with pork, black beans and plantains. \n\nIt was a beautifully presented dish. Plenty of food. I certainly didn't leave hungry. The black beans had to be some of the best I had enjoyed anywhere. The pork was tender and juicy and the tamale was moist and delicious. Great combination. The plantains were well prepared. Sometimes they're dry or greasy and these were perfect. \n\nI don't like to leave 5 stars having dined just once but I will surely be back soon to make sure they stick!",
"I've been coming to this place since it was a little hole in the wall in Slidell. The best Cuban food around. Bistec a la palomilla is my go to. But let me tell you about the Media Noche, bawwww gawwwd!! Now that's a sandwich! If you're strolling down magazine just stop in for the LIT Cuban music and you'll be doing the salsa until the sun goes down or until they close in the early evening"
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"OMG! This is hands down my new favorite restaurant. Every single thing we ate was excellent. The service was spectacular. The atmosphere is fun and inviting with a laid-back vibe. And the whiskey cake is an absolute must! We've already made plans to come back and we don't live close.",
"Great service with delicious food. Do not miss the Whiskey cake, it will make you feel great. We will be back soon",
"Not just a farm to table concept. Community driven and culturally inspirational establishment stands out international with its green efforts and made-with-love food. I had the Little Rye Lies, goat cheese appetizer and the roasted beet salad. Finished off the meal with the Black Manhattan and Whiskey cake per recommendation. The flavor combination of these two items is unlike any dessert flavors I've ever enjoyed this much. It is a welcoming and energetic bar atmosphere with a charming, passionate, charismatic (and beautiful) staff. Just love it here!! Cant wait to come back!",
"I am so in love!!! We decided to come here after having taken care of the trainers at TopGolf and I swear with a hand to God that did not sway our perspective of this place! I was blown away. The atmosphere is unbeatable. They have everything you can want, tables, booths, two bars, giant chairs everywhere, and an outdoor fireplace. The servers were impeccable. To give you an idea, at one point my boyfriend got up from the table to go to the restroom and one of the servers made a point to come over and refold his linen napkin on the table. I was in shock! So the service = 5 star! The drink selection was unbeatable. 300 whiskeys to choose from and in a year or two they'll be up to 500! Awesome awesome awesome. Now for the good part -- the food. So my man got the OMG burger and it was definitely omg worthy. The smoky flavor was balanced with by the sweetness of the kettle chips. I got the chicken melt sandwich and it was honestly shocking how good it was. I was not intending on being so taken aback by it but it was awesome. And the main attraction -- the whiskey cake! HOLY LORD YES. if you come here and get ANYTHING let it be this. Dear lord let it be this! It is beyond words. This place is a new staple, we cannot wait to come back to.",
"I was so excited when I heard about this place opening. I love cake and I love whiskey so I'm here for it. I was greeted as soon as we walked up to the restaurant and once we got inside the bar is a real show stopper see photo. The decor is very modern eclectic but not kitchy. Burlap signs and pipes. I dig it. \n\nWe were greeted by our waitress Savannah she was upbeat and very knowledgeable. She took awesome care of us and told us about everything we ordered and also informed us about the background of the restaurant. They reuse everything the coasters are from their cardboard boxes. All the furniture is redone. They are farm to table so all the food is fresh. They make all their drinks mixers from scratch as well. \n\nI started off with a left hook Lucy that was like and Arnold Palmer refreshing and dangerous very easy to drink. Spiced tea-infused vodka, st. germain, lemon, local honey, mint, soda. Soo good. \n\nThen we got a variety of sides to taste we did the adult Mac and cheese cooked in white wine a bunch of cheese bread crumbs and bacon just delightful. The Brussels they were cooked with bacon and onions and so fresh. We also got the caramelized onion dip is was creamy and rich with a slight sweetness from the onions served with kettle chips which were great on their own. \n\nI got a second drink I got was called the great escape which was served in a tiki glass and was made with Pineapple-infused rum, guava, pineapple ginger syrup, lime. It was tropical and refreshing. \n\nWe then of course had to get the whiskey cake and man was it decadent definitely meant for sharing. It is comprised of Toffee torte, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, whipped cream. You have to get it. It was rich not to sweet the nuts spice balanced out the toffee. It was realllyyyyy good. You got to check this place out.",
"First and foremost the customer service was amazing. BB (Brandon) is a great waiter and knows how to take care of his customers. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We recommend this place to anybody looking for a good time in a great atmosphere with a great staff. Obviously the whiskey cake is phenomenal!",
"Went for the first time today during happy hour and everything was excellent. The place is really nice inside, the prices were more than decent for the quality of food that you get, and the service was really good. Honestly this place is too good to be hidden away at a mall.",
"My friend and I went here for a late lunch but they weren't opening until 5pm. So, we ate elsewhere on Bay Street but then went back afterwards. We were greeted by the nicest guy, Matthew (I think), who showed us to seats at the bar and told us a little about the place. His enthusiasm was amazing. We had some wine and then decided on the whiskey cake for dessert, since we'd already eaten. That cake was to die for!! I highly recommend it! On our way out, we again saw Matthew who is just a joy! I wish we had been able to eat here but will definitely be back for that!",
"Amazing food and drinks franc was an awesome server and we will definitely be back! Best service I've had in a while",
"I have visited the San Antonio Texas location about 3-4 times and I've had nothing but great things to say. The new Westshore location, open just a week and is just as good! \n\nCheese Fondue, Duck wings, mussels, chicken n waffles, red snapper over orzo, pork brisket with cheesy jalapeño grits, beef short rib- all FANTASTIC. Perfect segway for the main event, the dessert, Whiskey Cake. Rich, decadent and delicious. You will come back for more. As will I. Sam, the manager of the new Tampa location was very welcoming and pulsed checked how everything was through out the night. Highly recommend.\n\nWith that said, a restaurant can all the right ingredients to make food delicious, however, without the right staff, those ingredients soon do not matter. If you want to have a fun night filled with delicious drinks, ask for Danielle! \nShe's very attentive, has a great personality and even better smile. She makes one hell of a smoked old fashioned so you may want to inquire about one of those! \nThanks Danielle, you're the best!!"
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"Visted the new location in Philadelphia twice in a week. A real treat for me was seeing Robert Bennett demonstrating his skills behind the glass that showcases his skills. I had taken classes with him years ago and was in awe then. His skills and ability to create beautiful and tasty products is even better now. Tried small bites of a napoleon and carrot cake one day and then returned to purchase a birthday cake for a group event. Everyone praised the choice and there were no left-overs. I went in to get more paper menus to distribute at our organization and they were all gone. Word of mouth will have to do for now. Highly recommend this for not just the baked goodies, but the soups, sandwiches, salads, gelato and candy section all look amazing and I know this will be my go to spot often.",
"I bought two cakes on the day that they opened. They were very good and I would purchase again. At my office I have heard mixed reviews about the other food items from \"good\" to \"nothing special\". Most of the grumbling was about the prices. One person said they paid $4.00 for a medium (small) cup of regular coffee. I was very excited to see them come, but their prices will make me go elsewhere.",
"This is MOLD on an apple pie!!! MOLD!!! Are you kidding me!!? Where's the health inspector? If I could give zero stars I would. Classic Cake!? How about Moldy Cake! You don't have to worry about me coming in here again. I was better off looking for an apple pie in the city trash. You can keep the 6 bucks and use that to purchase some \"sell by date\" stickers.",
"We came here for a sugar lunch today and it was worth the trip. This is not a place for a cheap snack or a snack when you are on a diet. The desserts here are of the quality you would expect to get from a nice restaurant in town, where you'd pay $10 and upwards without batting an eye. \nStrawberry shortcake - received a sample. Was delicious, nothing mind blowing\nChambord - this was amazing. Rich Raspberry chocolate mousse cake topped with raspberry cream. It was decadent. And I would definitely drive in from the suburbs for this again\nLiberty bell - chocolate mousse and I believe pastry cream dipped in rich chocolate. I brought this home for my husband and he ate it hours later and said it was delicious. \n\nAll the people working were very attentive and helpful. \n\nI'm very looking forward to trying more desserts from here!",
"The Parisian hot chocolate was out of this world. I love the ambience and am so excited that there is such a delicious gem so close to home! I can't wait to come here for brunch with ladies.",
"Great customer service! Muffins and brownies are delicious! It is a little on the expensive side, but for Center City it's reasonable. Also, can't beat the convenience of the location.",
"Classic Cake makes a sugary return to Center City, this time with a cafe. So you can get your soups, sandwiches, bagels, drinks, chocolates, cookies, cakes, coffee, and yes ice cream and gelato in one frigging place. Having no desire to investigate all the aforementioned food categories in one visit and not having the stomach to try to down one of their famous Dr. J cakes myself (it looks to be a chocolate covered bundt cake to me, but I guess if you have a lot of booze to drink (sorry that's one thing they don't actually have here) it would look like a chocolate basketball hoop. And they don't have those mini Nerf sized ones either so I settled for an Entremet strip (sounds like a French hooker, oui?) and a cut out cookie. No I did not come up with the product names. The cut out cookie is a like a big shortbread cookie covered with lots of sugar. When I was there a few days after Thanksgiving they had ones in different shapes like fall leaves and (yikes) pumpkins. While they did not taste like they were left over from Halloween, mine seemed a bit hard and crumbly. The other pastry with the weird name was described as a dark chocolate ganache, chocolate cake, and fudge iced thing that the friendly employee told me they sell loads of on QVC. While I am sure that the Martha Stewart crowd loves these babies (maybe because of their exotic name), it tasted like an overprocessed, overpriced chocolate mousse cake to me. While it wasn't bad, it didn't make me want to rush back and eat more. A neighboring table was enjoying some overly colorful ice cream and gelato and I asked them how theirs compared to the gelato from the place with the \"C\" word. Unfortunately they never heard of the place. Maybe they were too busy watching QVC? Anyway, while I am sure that Classic Cake will fare well with the Suburban Station crowd, office workers nearby, and even Martha Stewart if her train ever gets delayed on the way to the QVC studios, I will seek to raise my blood sugar levels elsewhere.",
"Eh, they're ok. I work at a restaurant that used to use classic cakes as our supplier. I've tried most of their desserts. They aren't bad at all...but nothing to go crazy about either. Classic cakes are like the other two \"best bakeries\" in Philly that really aren't that great but people pay for the name.",
"The Cafe is a chic modern spot and they also have great food as well as free WiFi it's a win win!",
"I love Classic Cake! I work a block away so I stop in often for coffee and a treat. The staff is SO nice and the atmosphere is welcoming. What made me keep coming back was that they serve Illy coffee and espresso which is really rare. Everything I've tried has been great and again the staff are SO NICE."
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"I am thrilled The Habit Burger Grill finally has a full store in the Reno area (previous to this, there was only a smaller one inside Circus Circus Reno Hotel & Casino). This new one is in the same building as Jersey Mike's Subs and Blaze Pizza at the Outlets at Legends in Sparks, on the same side of the rotary where Fuddruckers and Chick-Fil-A are. I went to their first soft opening event today (Saturday, January 19, 2019) at 11:30 AM and was the first in line and their first customer. I got here so early, before any employee did, that I watched the delivery driver bring tons of buns inside to an empty store. \n\nThey gave away a free #1 Original Charburger meal (Charburger, fries, and drink) to the first 200 customers today at 11:30 AM, and will do it again at 5 PM, but you need to have an invitation with unique barcode. These can be gotten by signing up for their Char Club at:\n\nhttp://habitburger.com/sparks\n\nThe email will arrive in 10 minutes or so. Some people complained they didn't receive the emails, but they all eventually got one. Mine arrived within a minute.\n\nWhen I led the line of customers into the store, all the employees were behind the counter an applauded us. Then they have a very loud store yelp.\n\nThis restaurant will have two more soft opening events tomorrow, Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM and 5 PM again; and on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM (read their email invitation for details, once you get it). The official grand opening for the general public will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM. They will be open 10:30 AM to 11 PM, 7 days a week.\n\nI counted about 40 employees and managers arriving today. They started parking close to the store, but then the manager came and told them all to move their cars to the end of the parking lot. They also interviewed potential employees and most were hired, as they walked out with uniforms and a meal. One of the managers even came from south of Fresno, California to help open the store.\n\nPart of the reason they gave these meals away free was because this was a training session for the new employees. That said, they did mess up my meal at first by not putting on a tomato and caramelized onions, as the menu and my receipt said. They quickly apologized and made me a new burger and fries. One of the managers said this is why they do this, to iron out issues before their actual opening. I appreciate that. They give you a coaster pager once you place the order, and the wait was not too long. A manager was there when I came up to the receiving area to make sure I had the right order, since each burger is custom-made.\n\nThe actual meal was very tasty. The Charburger had mayo, a tomato, lettuce, pickles, caramelized onions, and a 100% beef patty on a toasted bun. You could also add American cheese if you wanted. The meal came with straight-cut fries and your choice of a soft drink (Coca Cola products), three types of fresh tea, fresh limeade, or a fresh peach nectarine drink. They also have bottled water, but I don't know if this comes with the meal. This is all served on a large tray, which you bus yourself once finished (if you eat in). This would normally cost $7.49, plus tax. The burger and fries were on the smaller side, but delicious. The burger was not overly hot like the one I had at their store in Tracy, California store, where stream came out of the burger for five minutes and it was too hot to even hold. They also feature a small bar with jalapenos and other spicy peppers, if you are so inclined, as well as standard condiments, A-1 Steak Sauce, etc. I should have gotten close-up pictures of these, and the drinks, but I was so excited, that I forgot. A vegan burger option is available, if you prefer.\n\nThis store also has a drive-thru and an outdoor patio. The employees even cleaned the outdoor seating area before the opening, even though it was like 40 degrees Fahrenheit outside! One couldn't put up the umbrella canopies, since she was too short, so a taller employee came out and helped. I even saw a manager wipe down the drive-thru exit sign outside. All of this was probably not necessary, but they wanted the store to be spic-and-span for the opening.\n\nOne of the managers said if this store does well, they plan to open more in the area, including Carson City. I look forward to them expanding in the area because they have a great product at a reasonable price!",
"Went to the soft opening this evening for a free burger, fries and a drink. We have heard a lot about Habit Burger but have never been to one. The staff was super friendly and seem excited. Nice location at Legends mall next to Jersey Mike's Subs and close to Fudruckers. Comfortable atmosphere. Lots of seating inside. Also has a drive up window. We loved the food. Crisp french fries, burger is charbroiled. Toppings are fresh and the perfect combo of flavors. Loved the toasted sesame bun. We were not given a choice of burgers but their single cheeseburger is good size so we were both quite happy. Inside there are peppers and sauces available to add to your burger. We cannot wait to try out the full menu. Actual opening day is 1/23. They will be holding two more soft openings. Go to their website habitburger.com/sparks for details and to sign up for the free meal during the soft opening events. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.",
"There was a special event for the staff to learn the burgers and meals today. My boyfriend and I were looking for something near the IMAX legends, and saw Habit. They were just having a soft opening and gave out free charburgers for 200 people today. I was the last one and got to choose any charburger (chose the portabello burger), while the boyfriend had a regular burger. We also received free fries and a drink. The fries were crispy and not too salty. There was also interesting drink combos...my fav was the mango ginger but was really sweet, but I liked the zing of the ginger. If you are looking for a free burger on sunday 01/20, sign up at habitburger.com/sparks and receive a free meal from 11-2, I think. And get a free burger on your birthday! Whoohoo!",
"Wow! So they had a fundraiser for a local High School. 100% went to scholarships. That is amazing in itself, but the food is fantastic. \n\nWhile traveling for Judo/wresting in NorCal, we like to stop here and get some wonderful and fresh burgers. I normally get the Santa Barbara Char burger. It is an nice char-broiled double burger, grilled sourdough, avocado, grilled onion....yum. \n\nThe family ordered:\n\nDouble Car cheese burger\nBBQ Bacon cheeseburger\nTry tip meal, sandwich\nGarden salad\nChar cheeseburger\nTeriyaki burger\nLemonade\nFries\n\n$64.20\n\nIf you have never tried this place you really should give it a go. We will definitely be back.",
"What a joke !!! They open then closed a couple days later, having us and a lot more people fooled waiting around at the door on Monday 1/20/19 with no explanation.",
"Awesome place. Just as good as the one I used to eat at in Santa Barbara and Gilroy. Double Char with cheese is spectacular. Much better than a fry top burger.",
"I've been (im)patiently waiting for this place to open. I probably driven by it - just to make sure - 10 times. \nThey have the BEST veggie burgers! \nWhen I moved to the area a year ago and found they only had one location in all of Reno/Sparks and it was inside a casino, I was super irritated. My family and I used to eat at a location of theirs in the last town we lived like weekly, so it was definitely a bummer when we moved to this area and found that they're only location was extremely inconvenient. \nI went through today on their opening day, and couldn't be more pleased! \nThey have a drive thru: this just made my life SO much easier! \nYes, they are on that the more expensive side when it comes to \"fast food\", but the quality is definitely there. \nI love that for a burger place, they have tons of options for vegetarians. The tempura green beans are awesome, and their onion rings are always great. I love that they don't skimp you on ranch either. They make it fresh. It's not like pre-packaged. \nDefinitely my fav burger place, and so happy to see them join Sparks!",
"Went on opening night. Staff was super friendly and food was delicious. I used to live in Northern California and always enjoyed eating Habit Burger there. So glad to have them here in Northern Nevada. Keep up the good work!",
"Great burgers, fries, and shakes. A little pricey but it is a great place to get food. We went today and we had great service from Elizabeth in the drive-thru. We will be back soon.",
"For our regular Friday lunch date, my wife and I decided to try this place. We had seen there was another one located downtown in the Circus Circus but had not been there before.\n\nIt appears to be similar to some of the other burger places around, in that you order at the counter, have a seat and then you can come pick it up when your number is called. In this case they give you a buzzer coaster to alert you when your order is ready.\n\nWe took a few moments to review the menu and placed our orders. My wife chose the #2, Original Double Char Burger which includes fries and a regular drink. She decided to sub onion rings for the fries. I chose the BBQ Bacon Char Burger and added fries and a regular drink. \n\nIn the self-serve drink area, in addition to the normal fountain options they also have three options of tea and two juices.\n\nWe had to wait a few minutes since there were not any tables available. They do have some outside seating that was open but we felt it was a little chilly for that. \n\nA booth finally opened up and we grabbed it. My wife then asked if they would wipe it off which someone came right over to do. \n\nOur buzzer coaster went off a short time later and we picked up our orders. Wow, did they look good! I felt the BBQ burger could have used more BBQ sauce but other than that everything tasted delicious. When we had finished, my wife said, \"that was a really good burger.\" I agreed. \nThe onion rings were very good too! \n\nAll the employees were helpful and friendly. Great experience and their prices are very reasonable as well, about $20 for both of us!"
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"Head over heels for this place not only for the quick yet delicious bites; however, the customer service here is stronger than Sia screaming Titanium over and over again. So the origins of this bakery/kitchen is from Baton Rouge so it's cool to see them expanding into New Orleans. I've seen this place under construction for a while since last year so I'm glad to see their doors are finally opened.\n\nEveryone greets you with a smile here and honestly kolaches just scream home to me.\n\nThey have a wide variety of food offerings including savory and fruit kolaches, sandwiches, tacos, empanadas, and a few other things.\n\nI wanted something quick and easy so ordered the classic sausage and cheese, unfortunately they were sold out so I opted for the smoked sausage and cheese. These little pups are so well priced that honestly I'm shocked I didn't order more. I wanted to be cautious before order a wide variety but after tasting the smoked sausage I'm sucked in and now will be a loyal fan.\n\nA classic kolache was $2 and a smoked sausage was about $2.80. That's great IMO and they always asked every customer in there if they wanted them warmed up on the go.\n\nThe kolache is a great ratio of smoked sausage to bread and of course the cheese is enough to taste it but not overkilling the sausage. Kolaches are great for on the good meals and they're quite easy to handle.\n\nThe next time I'm in charge of bringing breakfast items I'll definitely be back. They also have two bathrooms for guests and a few tables to enjoy inside. Their hours are obviously geared for breakfast and lunch only so plan accordingly!\n\nPS- lucky for me as I was walking out they had some fresh out the over classic kolaches so I ended up snagging one and the sausage and cheese was great!",
"As a recent Texas transplant, I was excited and nervous to try kolache kitchen. Central Texas has the best kolaches on the continent. These pass the test and then some with ample delicious fillings, served toasty with slight crunch on the cheese and a reasonable price. When I left central Texas, I gave up on having a good breakfast taco, but this place changed my mind. The owner (?) assured me that great measures were taken to ensure the quality of the kolaches and breakfast tacos, as he was from Houston. He also said the breakfast tacos were very popular in Baton Rouge. I can taste why. The amount of filling was a little underwhelming for the price, but the eggs bacon and cheese were mixed perfectly (The bacon was minced throughout the egg and the melted cheese bound the egg/bacon to the tortilla) which is the cardinal rule of breakfast tacos. It was clearly freshly cooked with a warm flour tortilla. The salsa was tangy and tomato-y, on point for a Texas style breakfast taco. I'll be going back when I get the breakfast taco itch and look forward to trying the savory kolaches, which include boudin.",
"Just what New Orleans has been missing. Kolache and breakfast tacos! Quick and easy in and out makes it perfect was to start the day.",
"Wonderful experience. Food was great and the service was incredibly fast, friendly, and professional. I had a sausage and egg taco, sausage and cheese kolache, and a cheese kolache I would come back for all three. Very reasonably priced!",
"I stopped in at lunchtime on Saturday. It wasn't really clear if people were ordering or waiting around for food and no direction was given by the staff. We figured out that others were waiting on food, so approached a register. Which was the correct thing to do!\n\nThere wasn't much left in the case so I tried a couple of the sweet kolaches. My friend got a breakfast taco and a fruit kolache. They were completely out of savory kolaches, empadas, and rancheros. I was not that impressed with kolaches. Maybe it was a construction issue? Giant blob of fruit or cheese in the center of a lot of dough which was a bit dry.\n\nI was disappointed that they only had bottled tea and no fresh brewed. They did have a soft drink vending machine but my friend said it was so high that she couldn't tell when her drink was filled. #shortpeopleproblems \n\nI was also disappointed that they had zero non-meat kolaches. Although their are 2 non-meat rancheros. Otherwise you're waiting on breakfast tacos....",
"As a former Texan now living in New Orleans, all I can say is thank the sweet Lord for Kolache Kitchen. While you can never really complain about the food options in New Orleans with a straight face, this city was in dire need of these Texas breakfast staples. The Kolaches, and Breakfast Tacos are exactly as I remember from my favorite hometown go-tos.\n\nI'll definitely be back to try the Kolaches with a Louisiana twist - Hot Sausage + Cheese, and Boudin, Jalapeno + Cheese (they have regular Boudin too). Lunch items look amazing too!",
"Just opened on Freret St so we walked down to try it. Everyone was super friendly and smiled as we peeked through the windows at the menu. We had our dogs and couldn't bring them in. \nHam and cheese Kolache and sweet cream cheese Kolache. Then we got the amazing cream cheese king cake. Oh my!!!!! You have to try it before it goes. They had several other flavors as well. Will go in the morning to try the breakfast Kolache. They are only around 3$ each. Super affordable. \nFriendly staff. Good affordable food. Win win.",
"Just what New Orleans has been missing. Kolache and breakfast tacos! Quick and easy in and out makes it perfect was to start the day.",
"Only open for 1 month in NO, but the group has multiple locations in Baton Rouge. Only 2 tables to eat in , but additional tables outside if weather cooperates. Great for take out. Went for eat in lunch and were lucky to get one of tables since it started to rain as we arrived. Food was excellent and the staff was friendly. The Vietnamese coffee freeze was excellent.",
"I bypassed the Kolaches all together and went straight for tacos. Alvin D.'s taco pic had me running. Breakfast tacos aren't common in NOLA and I love them almost as much as breakfast burritos. \n\nI love this location. Freret is super convenient to get to and parking is never really an issue. Unlike magazine street. \n\nKolache kitchen offers potato, sausage, bacon, chorizo, or steak (+egg) breakfast tacos. I wish they had brisket for breakfast but I had to get chorizo anyway. Growing up in Los Angeles, chorizo and eggs was a staple. The tacos come with cheese, pico, and a side of salsa. I added potatoes too and this taco was everything. I devoured it. \n\nI definitely will be back for more tacos and maybe a Kolache."
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"Got to come try out The Nest before their soft opening. It was such an awesome experience. The atmosphere is super fun and inviting and the walls are covered with fun murals. Limited parking in the front but plenty of spaces around back! Service was quick, you order on an iPad and they call your name when your food is ready. \nI tried the \"all day\" sandwich and added a pimento cheese spread. It had a burger patty with a fried egg, topped with caramelized onions and a special \"nest sauce\". Also came with a side of choice - I ordered the breakfast potatoes. SO YUMMY can't wait to order it again. All for 10 dollars too which is amazing. \nThey have cold brew coffee, nitro coffee, champagne, rosé, kombucha, and a few different beers - all on tap. UNREAL Y'ALL. \nCome try it out, you'll probably see me here again",
"Great food and great service. The French toast bites are amazing. We will definitely be back!!",
"This breakfast spot is amazing!! So many healthy options (and delicious indulgent options too)! We tried the wake n bacon, disco pig, and the French toast bites!!! Will be getting all 3 again!!! The pimento cheese is amazing. The Eggs are perfect. And the French toast bites are divine!!! The perfect sweet breakfast item. The staff is friendly and helpful. The wall art is awesome. Great atmosphere. Perfect for a group brunch!! Our meal was prepared very quickly. We will be back for sure!!",
"The Nest is an excellent restaurant! The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I tried both the French toast nuggets and the Wake N Bacon and it was by far the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. The French toast is a must have when you come in. Everything went together so well and tastes fresh! I would definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch!",
"The Nest is everything that is right with Tampa Bay these days! The food is amazing, fresh and most importantly fast!! They offer local coffee from the Bay area (Buddy Brew) and colorful art on the walls that is sure to start your morning with a smile. The \"Disco Pig\" is what BLT dreams are made of, can you say \"candied bacon?!\" Great breakfast and lunch items for everyone! Excited for this addition to the South Tampa neighborhood!",
"They are off to a great start. Fresh and tasty and they open at 6am weekdays! So many places open at 8am...really? Most people are already at work. Been here three times and each time . The fountain drinks are bit pricy at $2 and the pos system is a little confusing for a first timer. It should allow credit card payments within the order. \n\nAlso a BYO bowl option would be awesome and a spot on the order system for egg whites. Would go perfect with the mixed greens or spinach options. \n\nOverall a great addition to the neighborhood.",
"If you are familiar with West coast's \"egg slut\" and are in love with it as much as I am ... you will be happy to know the Nest has got you covered!\n\nTheir food has a similar concept where everything focuses on diff egg dishes. Each sandwich comes in a cute little paper bag pouch and there a lot of variations to chose from! We got the coddled egg and the hot chick sandwich and French toast nuggets. All were great!\n\nTo top it all off they serve mimosas, buddy brew nitro and have an area with diff coffee flavorings.\n\nGreat service and great food.",
"Definitey a must for breakfast. Lots of character and great food. Very original. Try the Egg-1-3 sandwich! It's a play on the local area code (813) and it works well with other options with local landmark names on the menu.",
"While heading back to Georgia we drove by and decided to stop on for some breakfast. We prefer eating at locally owned restaurants instead of chains. I am so glad we stopped there. The food is amazing! I loved the grits and French Toast bites. They are very friendly and helpful too. Next time we are in Tanpa we will go back.",
"Cute place. Love the vibe. The food was delicious and the staff was helpful. I would definitely go back. The bowls are small but that's OK I like the fact that you can also grab a beer or a Prosecco. I'll definitely be back."
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"We have eaten twice at Zasu. We tried different dishes each time and they were all delicious and perfectly crafted. Some favs were the octopus appetizer, hearts of palm salad, the grouper entree and the perogies. The vibe is also really nice and friendly. Looking forward to returning again!",
"Best dinner in NOLA! Sophisticated, subtle, multi-layered flavors. Serving from a cute little house on Carrollton, it's sexy, comfortable and unpretentious. The bartender's specialty, the Old Fashioned w Absinthe (!) was smooth as butter!\n\nAgnolotti appetizer was the best I've ever had! Beef Bourguigone and Red Snapper were stand-outs! Olive oil corn cake dessert was light and delicious. \n\nChef Sue has created a welcome alternative to the big, bold NOLA flavors! You must try!",
"Zasu is the best new restaurant in New Orleans in recent memory. All of the food was fresh and innovative. It is very apparent that only the freshest ingredients -from the fish to the mushrooms-are used by the skillful kitchen. I recommend anything with seafood but the carpaccio and beef bourginon are also outstanding. Try the Oaxaca Old Fashioned from the creative bar menu. The dining room is beautiful and inviting and makes for a really fun atmosphere. It's great for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.",
"One of the best meals I've had in New Orleans...ever. The chef was fantastic and she stopped by the tables to greet her guests. The staff was charming and the decor is beautiful and lush even in its simplicity. (The Jason Horton painting was perfection) \nHowever, it is ALL ABOUT the food! The lobster curry app and the grilled octopus app were incredible. The radish, parsnip, and hazelnut salad was something totally new for me. For our mains: the potato & mushroom pierogi was killer as was the grilled snapper with white beans. Yummm! Lastly, the passion fruit creme Brûlée, and the chocolate pot was the best way to end the meal.",
"I could go in for a very long review but I decided to boil it down(!) to the essentials. \n\nPrice: $175 for two. Shared a salad. Shared a dessert. Had one drink and one wine. \n\nThe drink: ordered a classic Old Fashoined. I get carded in Costco. The bartender is decades younger than me (he should be carded) and I am certain he has never tasted a classic Old Fashoined. No cherry. At the price I expected a luxardo cherry, of course: classic! \n\nThe room: 50+ seats. A third booths. High ceilings and no acoustic walls. It was so loud but it was a party. Not a dinner crowd for sure. Maybe we wandered into a hipster joint!\n\nDinner: small portions. I don't expect Mandinas seafood platter but a piece of grouper ($28) the size of a small valentines envelope! We were hungry when we got home. \n\nCooking: excellent. The ghost of Gautreanxs. Of course. I expected nothing less from Sue. She can cook! \n\nDessert: let's deconstruct it. 4 raspberries probably from Costco. Good and fresh. A teaspoon dollop of whipped cream. A half teaspoon of caramel sauce. Ten crystals of kosher salt. All on top of a very small ramkin dish of nice chocolate pudding. It was promoted as shareable at $11. Not really. \n\nWell, you get the picture. Driving home we listed five great New Orleans restaurants that we would give 5 stars and come home with $50 and a leftover box. \n\nYou ask which ones: ok: Brigstens. Station 6 and Gabrielle's. There are others. Zasu needs to step up in this town. We take no prisoners! Enjoy!",
"Couldn't be happier to have the fine talents of Sue Zemanick back on my plate! Got a Rez last Friday and had such a delightful meal. The oysters with Meyer lemon granita was a great start followed by hearts of palm salad and succulent grouper. Loved my smoky old fashioned and homemade ice cream too. Can't wait to go back!",
"Excited for the opening of this restaurant. Arrived for the earlier seating mid-week and the host was friendly and our server was quite knowledgeable. His recommendations for wine and food were spot on. \n\nWe started with the octopus, veal shirt ribs and agnolotti. The agnolotti was absolutely divine. Octopus was good and perhaps since I'm of Asian descent wasn't as keen on the shirt ribs with a hint of the Korean flavors. It was still tasty, but given the authentic Korean food available to me where I live (City of angels) when I go back I would pass on that dish. \n\nBoth salads were delicious. The fried and shaved hearts of palm and roasted and raw radishes were both bright, crisp and flavors really on point. The pickled quail egg was a delightful bite. \n\nFor entrees. The sautéed snapper was cooked to perfection and accompanying white beans had me going back for more. Sautéed Halibut was good, but my preference is snapper to halibut as a fish overall. Personal preference. The wild mushroom and potato perogies were a standout dish and not to be missed. \n\nI was SUPER excited for the pot de Creme. One of my all time favorite desserts. For me, it was a bit on the richer side (I prefer mine a bit lighter) but the warm olive and cornmeal cake was surprisingly tastier than I would have thought. Great texture and just the right amount of sweet to round out our meal. \n\nWill definitely be back.",
"I predict Zasu will be the best new restaurant of 2019. Zasu has only been open for two weeks and already the food can be described as no less than stunning. Chef Sue is knocking it out of the park - she is back with a vengeance! Run, don't walk, to this phenomenal new gem in mid-city. \n\nWe attended as a party of 8 and therefore tried most of the appetizers. I do not consider myself to be someone who normally likes octopus, but the baby octopus appetizer will make a convert out of the most reluctant. If you like octopus, this may become your absolute favorite octopus dish in the city...or anywhere. The murder point oysters with Meyer lemon granita are light, delicious, and salty fresh from the sea. The goat cheese agnolotti is served with homemade potato chips on top; the contrast in texture and saltiness of the chip/sweetness of the cheese, is sublime. The grilled lobster curry is as good as it sounds, and the portion is very generous. The wagyu carpaccio - is healthy and super delicious. The final appetizer we tried was an Asian fried veal rib with scallion egg fried rice - fantastic and not to be missed. \nAs for entrees, there are three fish dishes: halibut, snapper and flounder. You really can't go wrong with any of these dishes. All three are outstanding. There are also pierogis, which are so good a carnivore won't miss the meat, and a really beautiful and contemporary version of beef bourguignon. Someone at our table had chicken and loved it - I would not ever order chicken while eating out so I did not waste any room in my stomach on that dish. \nFor dessert, we tried the chocolate pot du creme, which had cocoa nibs, sea salt and whipped cream - this is rich and wonderful if you are a chocolate lover. The apple-cranberry crisp with bourbon ice cream was my husband's favorite, and it is a winner.\n.\nThe decor is modern, warm and inviting, an enormous transformation from those who remember Rue 127 (I liked Rue 127, you just will not recognize the place). The front of house and wait staff are friendly, and make you feel like you are a special guest. We can't wait to return again and again!",
"A great new addition to the already amazing food scene in NOLA, and one to watch out for in the coming years. \n\nOur table got overly excited about the menu and ordered a bunch of dishes so we were able to sample the breadth and depth of the chef's ingenuity. At the behest of our waiter's expert recommendation, we ordered the highlight dishes of our night: Agnolotti, Hearts of Palm, Perogies, cornmeal bread. \n\nThe Agnolotti was an amazing app while underwhelming in presentation, knocked the ball out of the park with the flavors and texture. \n\nThe Hearts of Palm, sourced and shipped directly from Hawaii, is a must order. The combination of fresh cut and fried Hearts of Palm, roasted radishes, and quail egg was simply divine. Clean, crisp, and delicious--another delightful surprise.\n\nFinally Perogies, boy, do I wish there were more than three on the plate. \n\nWe rounded out our meal with a semi-savory desert. One that again, I would highly recommend. \n\nA special shoutout to our very knowlegable Kiwi waiter who also made great wine recommendations to go with our meal. Our experience would not have been as great without his input. (Better keep him around!)\n\nSummary rating of our meal: Grilled Octopus (4stars), Korean Shortribs (4stars) Artichoke Agnolotti (5stars), Hearts of Palm (5stars), Halibut (4stars), Mushroom Perogies (5stars).",
"I went for the first time the other night based on a recommendation from a friend. I'm a huge fan of the head chef Sue Z and lemme tell you, it was fabulous tasting and of course beautiful to look at! Everything was amazing! We had a few appetizers: best oysters I've ever had, baby octopus was so soft and delicious, pumpkin soup and a radish salad that had a pesto sauce. For the entree I got the beef bourguignon. It comes with a steak knife but it was so tender I only needed a fork. My new favorite restaurant in New Orleans and that's a bold statement!"
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"Visited them during this weeks soft opening and totally fell in love with the concept. \nIt's like someone took this cool nightclub and decided to make it a sports bar!\nJust the entrance is like a walkway into a different mindset. The feeling is very welcome, and I can definitely see us watching sports and rooting for our teams but also just hanging out in the bar with a crafted cocktail or dining. I live their big leather boots and I can't wait for the weather to be warm again, they have an \"outdoor/indoor\" area with big garage port windows that opens up all the way.\n\nOur waiter was Destiny and she took excellent care of us! We also had the manager Garret come by to check on our experience. \nThe menu is a bit smaller right now due to the soft opening but everything we had was absolutely delicious. We loved the \"secret sauce\" for the burgers, the truffle fries is a must and the hot chicken wings was perfect! \n\nCan't wait to be back :)",
"Food was OK. Much better than most bar food. There are a TON of TVs. Will be good for games but not really somewhere I'd go on a Friday or Saturday evening again. Service was extremely slow. They seemed very understaffed. Hopefully will be better in the coming months.",
"Place has potential but needs to get its act together. Management/leadership is not super serving their customers or reading the room. It's supposed to be an upscale sports bar. It is designed nicely. The food looks good. The drinks were good. However, the service and vibe was lacking.\n\nI.e. This night, during their opening week, Vanderbilt was playing Ole Miss. 1st problem was this local game was not on one of the many TVs in the front side lounge. Then with 5 minutes to go in the tied-up game, the DJ cranked up the music to 15, as if there was a packed crowd ready to jam. The DJ must have been instructed to crank it up at 10pm regardless of the customer mood at this moment. The crowd was light, the game had yet to end and boom. The DJ should have waited the five minutes for the game to end, then used Vandy's win as the trigger to crank it up.\n\nThey were not customer focused.",
"Love this place ! In fact, I will be there today to watch football games. This is exactly what Nashville needs. A high-end amazing sports bar, with a really cool vibe. The staff is awesome and the managers are really attentive and help out in any way possible. I am so excited this place is in Nashville. Five star venue and five star service",
"Went Monday for the preds and Monday night football. There are 800 TVs and when we politely asked if they could put the preds game on somewhere we were rudely told that there is a contract with MNF and that they're required to show the first 30 minutes. After about an hour they switch ALL 800 TVs to the preds game. As you can probably guess the chiefs fans and just overall football fans like us start to think this place is so poorly designed and run that they either don't understand that in Nashville, Tennessee people are going to want both the Preds and football on at the same time or they only thought to buy one cable box. \nThe manager was on a date at the bar and couldn't be bothered by anything. Brutal first experience.",
"Disappointed. Group of seven (2 men and 5 women) sat at a table near the back. A lot of great TVs for viewing the many NFL games on this Sunday. The server brought two drink menus, two brunch menus, and three lunch menus for us to share. Menus were just printed on regular papers so I don't know why we couldn't each get one, or why they couldn't print the drink menu on the back. \n\nSo after sharing the menus around the table, our server came back and said, \"What can I get you\" to all of us. I was at the end of the table, closest to her and everyone looked at me waiting for me to tell her, but I told them, \"usually the orders are taken from the women at the table first\" but it was like the concept was foreign to the order taker.\n\nI ordered the smashville burger (2 patties) with fries. The meal came with a little shot glass sized stainless cup of ketchup. The cup was half full, so I told her I would need more ketchup. She happily brought two more shots of ketchup. She also brought us plenty of cool water. She was actually very nice. No problem with her at all.\n\nAs I ate my burger, I kept noticing chunks I could not chew. Gristle. One inedible piece was about half an inch. I posted a picture of the chucks I removed from my mouth. The fries were good. Prices are high! $15 for my burger and fries. For $15, you would expect better quality beef in the burger. Before I left, I told our table server to let the chef know about the inedible gristle from my burger that I left behind. Again, disappointed.",
"I visited this spot three days after it opened - I felt like it was slightly above average bar food and service was very polite but I also could tell that they're still getting into the swing of things being so new. Other than that I really liked the restaurant itself. Well-decorated, spacious, tons of seating at the bar, booths and tables, and a cool patio with an awesome Nashville wall for photo-ops. There are also a ton of TVs for sports which is super clutch. Will have to pay to park most likely if going here, very limited free street parking but there is a cheap lot about block behind it so nothing too crazy. Excited to go back here in a few weeks once they're more settled in!",
"The Ainsworth is an elevated sports bar with a nice ambiance and I love the overall vibe! They offer cocktails, wine, beer, and a nice menu including brunch. I sampled the kale salad with burrata, the deviled eggs, and chicken wings. The chicken wings were lightly fried and very good! They were a little spicy for some who don't enjoy spice, but they were great for me! The kale salad and burrata was good but the eggs were just OK and a little too salty for my taste. There was also an odd flavor that I didn't love. The food is also a little pricy but it was fresh and well made. Also, we had an awesome server who was attentive and kept our drinks and water filled the entire time we were there. She was awesome! This was a great spot to watch the games and I enjoyed that it was not smoky, or a dive. I really enjoy spending time here and look forward to coming back!",
"I was pretty pumped to try out the Ainsworth and see what an upscale sports bar has to offer. The entrance to this place is gorgeous and they did try to spruce up the vibe. It was pretty empty when we were there but I can see how it could be a fun place if you were down to party. It really struck me as more of a bar than a restaurant. I guess it's both but it was an awkward place to have dinner. \n\nThe food was ok but it was kinda overpriced and the service was not amazing at all. The whole vibe here was weird. We had mac and cheese fries with am assortment of sauce. We asked what the sauce was but no one really seemed to know. They did find out for us but again. Weird. I had the slider set and the star was the hot chicken slider for sure. My husband got the Mac and cheese burger and he liked it but it was also impossible to eat. He had to use a knife and fork. Overall the food was ok but it was an odd place with unimpressive service. Maybe it would be fun as a late night spot with a group. \n\nThere is $3 an hour parking in the attached garage.",
"This is a very good restaurant/Bar. If you are in Nashville I highly recommend coming here if you like a fancy but chill reasturant.It is a very clean environment,very good service, it's also calm and chill. If you want to watch a game on tv but don't want to stay at your house come to Ainsworth! \nThey have very good food including ( burgers, wings, fries, flat bread and not to mention 24carrott gold wings! And many more) Waters/waitresses are very friendly welcoming and nice. There is also a private room if you are having a party..ect\nNot to mention there is a d.j booth and a sunroom.Everything here is so sophiscated so I recommend coming to Ainsworth."
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"What a welcome and diverse addition by Maneet Chauhan. We started with the samosa chaat, bhel chaat, and lamb slider appetizers. Spectacular. The samosas were garnished with a delicious tamarind-y sauce and tomatoes and chickpeas (the usual chaat toppings). The lamb sliders were also good, served like a pav bhaji (butter rolls) with a mint chutney and pickled red onions. The ground lamb and mint combination themselves have the very traditional kebab taste to them. The bhel is what really stole the night though. You get to choose up to four toppings with your bhel (think trail or snack mix). We chose mango, pomegranate, cucumber, and corn. I'm not usually a chaat kind of person, but this dish is served with just enough spices and yoghurt as to not make it too dry or bland. The sweet and savory complement each other very well, and the bhel spices are just fingerlicking good. The samosa and the bhel are absolute musts to be ordered when you come here.\n\nThe OG Chicken is served as a half chicken in a delicious Indian buttery sauce. This restaurant is very conducive to family style eating, and the portion size of the chicken is definitely enough to feed at least two or three. Honestly, the main was probably the weakest part of the meal - the chicken was *just* cooked enough as not to be pink, but probably could have been cooked just a touch more. The sauce itself is delicious, but had a more generic Indian gravy taste to it, than the more proper tikka or korma sauces you would find elsewhere, though this choice probably makes the dish more appealing to a wider audience. We finished up with a chocolate tart (off the menu for the night) which had a very rich combination of flavors.\n\nOverall, Chaatable is a decidedly Indian restaurant, but niche at that - you won't find the usual Indian entrees here, rather the \"street\" snacks that you really would find wandering the streets in that country. There is so, so, so much attention to detail, from the traditional recipes themselves to the hanging Rajasthani puppets as soon as you enter. Service and atmosphere are exactly what you would expect from a Chauhan restaurant (Chauhan herself was making the rounds at every table to introduce herself and get feedback from her patrons).\n\nWe will definitely be back.",
"If I could give chaatable 7 out of 5, I would. Maneet Chauhan is the Queen of Indian Food in Nashville, like Shahrukh Khan is the King of Bollywood. \n\nFive things about Chaatable: Delicious,Neighborhood vibes, Affordable, Ambience and Fun! \n\nHaving grown up on Indian food, I would be most critical of the food. Like Chauhan Ale and Masala House, Chaatable is finger-licking good. Btw, the menus are completely different and the flavors are too. India does comprise of 29 states and one restaurant is not enough for the variety of food the country offers. So Chaatable offers all kinds of street food, from cold to hot stuff. The price point is great, because you can snack and share, and keep coming back to try other foods, without hurting your pocket or getting bored.\n\nThe Okra Winfried Show (yes! the menu is very punny): Get this!!! You have had fries, cajun fries, sweet potato fries, but have you had okra fries?! Thinly sliced okra fried in a spiced batter, topped with chaat masala (the spice that is sweet and sour), pickled onions, tomato and chilli. \n\nShammi the way: classic shammi kebab that will make you shimmy like Shammi (google Shammi kapoor, a veteran bollywood actor)The spice and heat level are spot on and it is as authentic as it gets. The mint chutney is a perfect condiment to the meaty bites. \n\nWhy the chicken cross the street? Because cashew. The cashew beautifully shines through the gravy that coats the chicken pieces. This is not a hot or spicy dish, more creamy and heart warming. Delicious!!! \n\nGoan Deep: I don't know where they serve goan food here, but you have to try this. The prawns are coated in a beautiful tomato, curry leaf and mustard seed gravy. If a dish could define marriage this would: mostly sweet from the tomato, with a bearable punch of heat from the spices. \n\nLegalize Wheat: It's laccha paratha, the croissant of India- flakey, soft and topped with flavored butter. Ask any Indian grandma and they too will come running for these, because they are so time consuming to make. They complement the kebabs and gravy dishes really well, and are a great replacement for rice. \n\nFull on Falooda: I haven't had this in ages, and this is what got me to book for the opening night. It is the ultimate party in your mouth Indian dessert and one of my all time favorite things. It's slices of kulfi ice-cream (creamy cardamom flavored ice-cream) in milk flavored with rose syrup and topped with chia seeds, vermicelli noodles, and chopped nuts. Who knew all these random things can make a dessert! But it works. \n\nLast but not the least, mango lassi. It is rich and creamy, a tad bit too sweet, but it paired well to cool the heat from the meal. We did receive an extra hot sauce, so the mango lassi was the perfect beverage. \n\nFor an opening night to be this smooth and outstanding, is remarkable. And, the ambience. is so vibrant and colorful, a kaleidoscope of colors, movie posters and indian motifs. We sat at a table with a young Amitabh Bachan starring down at us. And, there is an open chaat bar too! \n\nManeet personally stopped by tables and conversed with patrons. She is so friendly! Adds a personal touch. \n\nGet here ASAP! You will love it!!",
"If Taj Indian is too far you, this is the next best thing..actually better. That Paratha is amazing!!! The Vegetarian and meat dishes were amazing. Recommend the Cauliflower Masala, puff puff pass, and Beef shortribs",
"Welcome to Nashville's new temple of Indian street food, presented by the cuisine's highest priestess, Maneet Chauhan. Chauhan's Ale and Masala House is Nashville's most reliable source of fine Indian dining (with a Southern flair). Chaatable continues the tradition of excellent food, service and atmosphere, but with a street food twist. Maneet and her husband and business partner Vivek Deora have repurposed the former Salt and Vine space, and it's a feast for the senses. The decor is lively, with a wall of bangle bracelets, and whimsical lighting fixtures made from brightly colored parasols hung by their handles. \n\nCome for the atmosphere; stay for the food and service. The servers (especially Vincent) were professional, efficient, and they really knew the menu. \n\nWe started with the \"Street Ballin\" potato fritter vada pau sliders. I'd describe it as the best knish you ever had, with amazing chutney and spicy green finger chilies, served on a butter toasted bun. Crispy, spicy, savory, soft ... I could eat about 100 of 'em!\n\nWe then tried the \"Shammi the Way\" spiced lamb kebab slider with mint chutney, garam masala, and picked onion slaw. The slight gaminess of the lamb was perfectly accompanied by the spice mix, and the lively acidity of the onions. \n\nWe were surprised with a \"build it yourself\" bhel puri, served in an authentic tiffin, compliments of Maneet herself. The puffed rice was perfectly crispy, and the chutney and vegetables combined to make it a delight on the tongue.\n\nThen we moved onto the the \"Curry On\" pork belly sorpotel curry. It was decadent; the pork belly was unctuous, and the curry was dark, with multiple layers of flavor. I'm still trying to figure out all of the flavors in that sauce!\n\nWe also had the \"Goan Deep\" shrimp; 5 plump, juicy, perfectly cooked jumbo shrimp with a tomato based sauce. In a town that cooks seafood to death, this dish was a breath of fresh air. The sweet brininess of the shrimp was a great foil to the subtle cumin, tomato and mustard seed sauce.\n\nThen onto desserts. We had a chocolate mini tart shell filled with dark chocolate ganache, and pieces of sesame/honey crisp. So dark, so rich, so delicious! We couldn't resist trying the \"Full On Falooda\"; pistachio-cardamom kulfi Sunda with \"rose\" noodles. A perfect ending to our meal. \n\nGo with a group; order everything on the menu. You will NOT be disappointed. We are SO lucky that Maneet and Vivek have adopted Nashville as their own!",
"The experience and food here is truly amazing! The ambience is perfect for casual dining or even formal dining. Cocktails are unique and each one is delicious. If you want an out of body experience with Indian food come check out Chaatable! We ordered multiple dishes and every single one of them were finger licking good. They brought back memories of times when we lived in India and an amazing twist that made our taste buds craving for more! Don't pass by this restaurant it's a true gem",
"I would first like to say I am a huge fan of Maneet Chauhan, so I was excited to try her new restaurant Chaatable. Unfortunately, I left disappointed. Although the flavors were very good, everything we ordered came out cold or on the warm side. I also ordered the stuffed bread, and the waiter brought the wrong bread. So, I brought it to his attention, said I wanted the stuffed bread, and a different bread came out, but not the one I wanted. Twice he got it wrong. I think they have some kinks to work out with their staff, both front house and back. \nI will return to give it a second chance, but I will wait until they get a few months experience under their belt.",
"Easy 4 Star experience that will only get better with time - a must visit multiple times to truly enjoy all the dishes!!\n\nWifey and I nabbed a reservation during Chaatable first open week and were very excited to try another Maneet Chauhan and husband Vivek Deora creation. \n\n* food - very flavorful Indian street food. We tried 5 different smaller dishes \"tapas style\" to get a better feel for the offerings. We skipped the main course selections and left for another day. \n++ Favs - \n1. \"build a behl\" which was a flavorful puffed rice based, add your own 4 flavors kind of a starter dish. Very light and full of flavor, make sure you add pomegranates seeds.\n2. Goan Deep shrimp -- 5 shrimp good sharing size in brown sauce and definitely add Have-a-Ball puffed poori bread to soak up the spicy gravy. \n3. Okra Winfried - light fried okra that was a really tasty light vegi app. Nice to nosh in these as you look over menu. \n-- probably will skip next time: the right stuff seasoned flatbread and the Send pan fried noodles. They were not bad, but did not rise to the flavorful occasion of the other items. \n-+ tbd for next time \"Hand it Over\" spiced potato samosa chaat - we ordered and it came to table cold (and was comp'd off bill) so will try it again. \n\n* Service: \n+ big props for AGM floating in room helping serve and asking for honest feedback. We had a great discussion with her about our thoughts and she was very engaged during the entire service.\n- if you are not familiar with Indian cuisine you will need a life-line of input to figure out how and what to order. Granted this was week 1 of a restaurant w/out much of a soft opening but our server did not know the menu or ingredients and had a very hard time answering questions or suggestions about the menu. Either better descriptions in the menu are needed or more education/food tasting for our server. \n\n* ambiance: great interior decor and noise level but disappointed with our 3 week out reservation we were sat at the tables for 2 along front wall --- these tables need to be rethought; Nice view for 1 person, the other looks at the wall. The cooking station in the middle of room also blocks the view of restaurant from these seats so if you are sat here I would reco you ask for a new table. My guess is at some point the middle cooking station will become more of a hinderance than benefit ...\n\nIn general this place is a winner, great job by all ... flavorful food, fair prices, unique positive atmosphere = we will be back to try more dishes!",
"We had an outstanding meal at Chaatable last night! Since it was our first time, we ordered several dishes in order to try as many things as possible. We started with the \"Hand It Over!\" which includes two very tasty potato samosas. They were delicious, and we were literally scraping every last drop off of the plate. We also ordered the 'Okra Winfried Show' as an appetizer even though I think it's intended as a side. We loved it as well- it was a lovely combination of crunchy, spicy, thinly-sliced okra and onions. For our entrees, I ordered the \"Spice, Rice, and Everything Nice\" with the vegetable of the day which happened to be jackfruit. It was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. My husband ordered the \"Go Be Awesome\" (a perfectly roasted head of cauliflower bathed in a coconut milk broth and a little bit of heat) which may have been my favorite dish of the night. We also ordered the 'Have a Ball' puffed whole wheat bread which provided the perfect complement to our meals. Finally, I enjoyed the 'Resting Beach Face' cocktail which features pineapple and jalapeno. It wasn't spicy but was very flavorful. We love all of Maneet's restaurants, and Chaatable is no exception. We can't wait to return and try other menu items!",
"Just opened and had to check it out. I love Indian food but none of the restaurants in West Nashville have chaat. Love Behl puri. Their build a behl was awesome and I went with what bartender recommend for a second dish: Shank you very much. It had such a wonderful flavor and was warm and comforting on this December night. I will be back again and again. I will also take any out of town guests. They did a fabulous job with the decor",
"The style and concept of this place are pretty great for the area. I'm glad to see more things like this popping up. They had some tasty unique drinks and looked to be pretty popular. Unfortunately our first visit wasn't great. \n\nWe had made reservations and requested the non hightop seating when making the reservation but were sat there anyways (it's not a very comfortable set up). The server was nice, but a bit scripted and didn't provide much info about the menu. She also seemed to be handling too many tables because we weren't really taken care of very well. The food came quickly and we had some good bites at the start, but the meal quickly became way too salty. I'm not sure if it was one dish that was over salted and it ruined the rest of them as well or if all the dishes were over salted, but it was pretty bad. Then once we finally got the bill the server had accidentally only charged me $4 for the entire meal. It took an additional 15min for me to find someone and for them to fix it and an apology wasn't even given (or appreciation for not just signing the bill for 4 and leaving haha).\n\nDespite the saltiness a think this is a great casual dining place. Unfortunately, the price point is a little too high for it to be an easy fit for casual dining. \n\nI'm sure Ill give this place another chance as they start to work through their opening kinks, but my experience for the timing being has left me underwhelmed."
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"The Bourse has long been an iconic building in Philadelphia. The news of putting an upscale food market on its spacious ground floor sounded like a worthy idea. But unbelievably, I think what they have done architecturally and design-wise is regrettable. You used to walk into the Bourse and say a kind of wow - \"What a cool space!\" Now it's all partitioned up, painted a numbing white, and there's almost no place to see or feel the effect of this grand space. They have upgraded the food offerings but I'm not sure how durable this new concept will be over the years. It's not feeling like the Chelsea Market in New York which combines architecture and high quality food, tourists and locals. My guess is that the Bourse Marketplace will be busy at the lunch hour (when it could be hard to find an empty table as seating isn't as plentiful as I expected) and not very busy for the rest of the day. I'm looking forward to trying out one or two of their food stands (and I will review them separately from this review) but I can't hide my disappointment that the iconic space has been obliterated. Heck, there isn't a place to take a decent photo for Yelp unless they would have allowed me to take one from on high.",
"Opening back up in November. Grand opening is Nov 15th and 16th. \n\nhttps://www.phillyvoice.com/bourse-marketplace-list-of-vendors-officially-opening/",
"So far, I've tried Marino's cheesesteaks, Rustica, and LaLo Filipino cuisine. The food was pretty decent. However, none of these places are going to last with the small portions and high prices. Why wouldn't I go to Sonny's for a cheesesteak and the Reading Terminal or Chinatown for everything else? \n\nMarino's is charging $9.25 for a cheesesteak, $4.00 for fries, and $2.95 for a bottle of water. I can get all of that at Sonny's without paying $20.00 bucks. \n\nHalf a very small chicken and two sides at Rustica is $22.00 bucks!!!! Rotisserie chickens are $4.00 dollars at any supermarket!!!\n\nLaLo was $14.00 bucks for 3 mini egg rolls, 2 tiny chicken skewers and a cup of rice. Have they seen what you can get for $8.00 in Chinatown, which is 2 blocks away?\n\nOverpriced and small portions are a no go for me. Maybe they can succeed tricking tourists, but I've left starving every time.",
"Today was my first visit to the new Bourse Food Court. The hall is now beautiful! Original tile and ironwork has been preserved. The space is light, bright and modern. I got my lunch from Bronze Table by Vera Pasta. The salad was fresh and delightful, the gemelli pasta with mushroom sauce was outstanding. It was easy to find seating in the center of the room. I will be returning to try food from the many different vendors.",
"I have been to events here twice and I am a fan of the redesign. I think they have opened up the space a lot and really shown off the beautiful architecture of the building. I think the mix of the different food offerings will make this a steady spot at lunch time for locals and tourists.",
"At this point ,I think I like this place better than the Reading Terminal.It's also not really a marketplace but a food court.Based on what I saw ,it's a superior food court.The food options appear genuinely interesting and you can get interesting ,serious drinks.The one real store here is Penzey's , which is always worthwhile.My irritation with Reading stems from the fact that I cook and used to by stuff at that market spices in particular.Now I don't think you'd go there for that.Donuts seem to be the big thing.",
"I've read so many individual reviews of restaurants from this place but couldn't figure out what the hype was all about! So I decided to experience it first hand. The bourse philly is a fairly new food hall with the most unique choice of restaurants and a cocktail bar as well as a beer place. Oh and the chocolate place (chocodiem) which has a chocolate fountain! \nSo off the top of my head they have Ka.moon an Egyptian restaurant (my fav). \nMe & Yu ramen \nGet fried \nA taco place \nA chicken place \nAn Indian street food place \nAn Italian place \nA bao bun place \nA breakfast place \nA gourmet grocery store \nA cheesesteak place \nA coffee place \nA scoopdevil outlet \nNeedless to say the possibilities are endless, we got cocktails at the bar and got BYO fries with poutine curry from get fried and EFC Egyptian fried chicken which was delicious. We also got a cheesesteak to go! \nI can't wait to go back and try the other places!",
"Really more of a 3.5. The Bourse is a pretty decent food hall housed within an architecturally beautiful building. The options are extensive from Philly cheesesteaks to ramen, from lumpia to gnocchi, from poutine to schwarma...you get the point. There are two bars in the middle of the food hall to get your adult beverages. Some of the vendors also sell beer (among other nonalcoholic drinks). \n\nI only found my food to be ok though. However, this very well could be due to what I had gotten (poutine from #GetFried and a sandwich from Rustica). The number of choices was a bit overwhelming, and I walked by all of the stands twice before settling on the two shortest lines. I would be interested in checking out the other options next time I'm in the area.",
"There was a nice variety of food/vendors. I liked that there were local and external vendors. I picked up 2 truffles from Chocodiem (excellent customer service with a smile) and had some Hot Nashville chicken and biscuits from Grubhouse (awesome gravy). Both great choices! Bluebird (distillery) is next!",
"Definitely an improvement over the pre-remodel Bourse and the 3rd rate fast food joints that inhabited it.\n\nI've only tried maybe a third of the venues here and I've yet to have a bad experience food-wise. There's a very diverse selection so there's sure to be something for everyone.\n\nMy only compliant would be that some of the vendors are quite expensive! I know $10-11 is normal for lunch in this day and age but I don't think many people relish paying upwards of $15 for a takeout/food court lunch. The food is good but it isn't that good. But hopefully the free market will run it's course....some of these places will need to set more realistic prices or they will fail and be replaced."
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"Family owned and ran cozy cafe. Service incredible. Food taste like home. Make sure to order the crepes!",
"Neighborhood gem. If you're in Point Breeze area, come here for a great cup of coffee and something to eat. Breakfast is amazing. Highly recommend the French toast and/or crepes. Great addition to the South Philly area!",
"I'm really unhappy with my breakfast this morning went to the cafe Ordered the farmer's omelet it was scorched uneatable\n I've also been trying to find a contact number for the cafe for over an hour it's not to be found as I would like to speak to someone about my breakfast. I'll be returning the Omelet tomorrow",
"Finally!!! A coffee/breakfast/lunch joint in Point Breeze! Situated right on the 17 bus line, Two Eagles is the perfect place to grab-and-go before you start your day. Their hours are just right - 6am-3pm daily and closed Sunday. \n\nThey have a nice little menu for both breakfast and lunch. I tried the chorizo omelet and it was not only huge, but super tasty. The home fries are some of the best I have ever had. \n\nAside from hot food, they also have an assortment of pastries and cold drinks. Cute little patio out back for sitting when the weather is nice. Welcome to the neighborhood Two Eagles! We will surely be back frequently!",
"The food is edible and that's being generous. Got the farmer's omelet with egg whites. The mushrooms were from a can, I was given French fries instead of home fries but it didn't really matter because the home fries (which my friend got) tasted exactly the same but just shaped differently. The \"toast\" was just cold bread. My friend's eggs she ordered scrambled and they came out like really well done egg blankets. I really wanted to like this place since there's not enough food in the breeze but it's just not good. Would have given 2 stars but since there are only a few reviews I don't want the rating to drop that significantly. Hopefully the quality gets better.",
"What a cozy and delicious addition to Point Breeze!\n\nTwo Eagles is warm and welcoming, and you immediately feel at home. It is owned and operated by Nadire and her family (the cafe was even built by her husband, who works in construction!). Nadire makes an effort to get to know her customers, explaining the menu and speaking enthusiastically about her business--what a welcome relief in today's corporate world!\n\nThe food is a mix between American and Albanian and is DELICIOUS. The strawberry/banana/Nutella crepe was perfectly done, the french toast was delicious, and the Fergese (an Albanian version of shakshuka) was hearty with goat cheese fresh from a local farm. I cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Prices are more than reasonable--a great breakfast won't set you back more than about $10. \n\nRight now the cafe is only open 6am-3pm Monday-Saturday, although they hope to start Sunday hours soon. Definitely check them out!!",
"They have some service kinks to work out (what new business doesn't?) but they're SUPER friendly and accommodating! I got the banana strawberry crepe to go and IT WAS SO YUMMY. They added a bit of cinnamon in it which I loved! Will definitely be back!",
"Coffee was fine but the food was quite underwhelming and overpriced. I hope they can figure this out because it would be nice to have a quality food spot nearby.",
"Absolutely great spot, delicious food , great coffe \nVery friendly staff \nVery nice place for breakfast and brunch",
"The food was amazing and the staff were extremely friendly. A real home kitchen feel with a family vibe!"
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"This is the 4th Cali in the Tampa Bay Area. Eat healthy with DF, GF & VF options. Eat Good & Feel Good. 5 Star food and service. \n\nStarted with a hot Blue Dream Chai wellness latte contains blue spirulina, chai, CDB oil, ginger & coconut milk - better than any Starbucks! Side dish of Crispy Artichokes with lime Caesar sauce is something I will order on EVERY visit. \n\nRed Mamba Cali Bowl with pickled carrots & onions, mango, edamame with red ginger sauce was a hit. Also available are pressed wraps, pizza, side dishes. Serving craft beer, tap wine and Bloody Mary (wine based). Happy Hours in the early evening!",
"quick, fresh and super healthy food. Tampa really needed a place like this, long overdue. A must try",
"Wow. I mean I love pretty much all of the CRG concepts but this one is probably my favorite mix.\nThink Fresh Kitchen meets Daily Eats. Breakfast bowls meet health conscious (but they have more than breakfast too!) One thing I wanted to point out was the service. My friends and I were finished eating and just chatting when a staff member came over to bring us to-go boxes, without even asking for them- talk about always keeping an eye on your customers! I really like how it's order at the counter but still feels like you're being tended to. Another home run for CRG, congrats!",
"So for 2 years i had the ahi pike bowl in brandon, every time, no exceptions. Tried it at mabry location and was so disappointed. For one the tuna was so gissely or veiny or whatever the term is for chewy. Next the spag squash was overly garlicy and did not mesh with the asian flavors and lastly there were too few onions and sirachi mayo on top. My daughter got the noodles with itslian toppings. They should have mentioned that they are semame oil seasoned And did not go with the itslian toppings. So that said, may try again with other bowls. Either way i prob will never get the pone bowl again:(",
"First time eating at a Ciccio Cali and I have definitely been missing out! Was so excited when I found out the new location was opening up and decided to go check it out. We brought our dog so we had to sit outside which was fine (no dogs allowed inside). We started out with the avocado hummus which is AMAZING. I could have eaten that just as my meal (and every day for the rest of my life). For my meal I had the Buenos Aires bowl with chargrilled chicken and it was perfect. The sweet potatoes and pickled onions with the chimichurri sauce worked perfectly together. My boyfriend got a turmeric latte (which he devoured) and the spicy Brazilian bowl with crispy chicken. I was only able to get a bite in before he finished the whole thing. It was so yummy! The wait staff were very quick, friendly, and helpful. I will definitely be coming back to try the other dishes they have to offer! And especially for more avocado hummus.",
"Ciccio...what an incredible place. Nourishment is tasty and the administration was incredible. Continuously kind and supportive. New people get a treat!",
"Had the Brazilian Chicken Bowl and it was magnificent. Spouse had normal chicken bowl and delighted in it. Little girl requested the cheddar pizza and said it was the best she at any point had. Ate outside on a Saturday. Not very swarmed and delighted in the unrecorded music.",
"Ciccio Restaurant Group does it again! CALI South Tampa is a welcomed addition to the restaurant group's lineup in South Tampa. What's great about CALI, besides their delicious Cali inspired menu and cool Cali vibes, is the new addition of a coffee and juice bar! Totally unique to this location. And with a partnership with the craft-coffee legends, Bandit Coffee, it's going to be good! Really good! CALI even has their own blend of coffee roasted by Bandit. Besides craft coffee, they also offer wellness lattes that are all very unique & tasty. The juices are all amazing too - truly the OC next time you're in, it'll change your life!",
"I have always been a fan of all CRG restaurants. The first Ciccio and Tony was a classic for this area before they added Water. The bowls carry over to the multi-location Ciccio Cali's. It's hard to miss one of their restaurants in south Tampa or Howard. The bowls are typically very healthy can always add extra protein. The Brazilian bowl was great. This group of innovative restauranteurs/ family have it down. Bringing California cuisine to another sunshine state Florida was a wining concept. California was always ahead of the curve on healthy living fresh ingredients and the ability to cater to multi diets even bodybuilders without losing flavor or nutrition by eating out. Another's win for Tampa Bay.",
"I have been patiently waiting to visit this restaurant. I am told they have been open about 3 weeks.\nI ordered the Thai bowl $8.00--Char-grilled chicken $2.25 over warm udon noodles $1.00 which was suggested to purchase this way on the menu. This was such a delicious bowl--green onions, jicama, mango and cilantro, and topped crispy wonton, peanut aioli. All the flavors melded together well. There was also some chopped carrots for added color. Small pieces of lime with the rind on. I was intrigued to go back and try another bowl or wrap. The menu has multiple offerings.\nI also purchased a chocolate peanut butter cupcake. I have not decided what the frosting is made of. Confectioners sugar but certainly not butter. I guess I was looking for a more decadent ending to my meal. Maybe next time!!!\ni would like to know what the calorie count for each bowl is. The additions listed alone. Can the bowl be served without the sauce."
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"We noticed Cocina Latina has finally opened so off we went. It is located on Euclid Avenue down from Evangeline's. They are still setting some things up. They are also working on the menu which right now, is not printed in English. They will explain the items to you. They seem to have a full bar. It is a small space but I think it will fill up once they get going. \n\nWe decided to split a few appetizers. The empanada with beef which was very good, and the tamale stuffed with chicken which was also very good. These are hand made and the dough was outstanding. Off on our own, he ordered the aji de gallena with chicken. I was able to try the sauce and it was quite tasty. It also had boiled potatoes with it. I had the Lomo Saltado which was steak with tomato's, onions and French fries mixed in with a serving of rice. Delicious. \n\nWould I come back here? Yes, I want to try a few different items. If you see me there, stop by and say hello.",
"The food is amazing! We had lomo saltado, tallarin verde with steak, peruvian empanada, causa, papa rellena and tamal...everything was delicious! As a peruvian myself I can definitely recommend this place!",
"We tried this place for the first time tonight and we thought it was excellent. Jorge was excellent and friendly as our waiter, we had delicious pisco sours to drink, and every part of our meal was good enough to order again.\n\nWe had aji de gallina, lomo saltado, empanadas and alfajor for dessert. My husband and I have lived in Argentina and Brazil and traveled extensively in south America- so it's amazing to have this place open in our neighborhood.\n\nCheck it out!",
"A very nice, small neighborhood restaurant. The food was very flavorful and reasonably priced. Loved the plantains and salsa. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was a little slow getting to the table but I expect that was due to them recently starting up. Looking forward to them refining their menu and seeing what new peruvian foods I can try.",
"Tried this restaurant for the first time and loved it! It is only a few weeks old but the decor is cute and the atmosphere is great with their Latin music. We had the empanada and tamale for appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. Our mains were the ropa vieja and the ahi de gallina which were both equally delicious and plentiful. Flavors were great and portions were generous and presentation was lovely. The pricing is also very reasonable! It's fun to have something so authentic in the central west end area! Will definitely be back!",
"Cocina Latina offers authentic Peruvian cuisine, which I am grateful for since we have a lack of it in St. Louis. It is located right next door to Evangeline's. My friend and I walked by a few times before finally realizing this since both restaurants have a red exterior theme, and the Cocina Latina sign is easy to miss. Once inside, I found the space to be inviting with colorful paintings created by a Latin American artist, and the choice between booth, table, or bar seating.\n\nI had the following:\n1. Empanada Peruana: It had a flaky, golden crust which I enjoyed. The filling had chopped hard-cooked eggs inside, which was a nice surprise. However, I did find the filling to be a bit dry and not seasoned enough. Perhaps if I would've squeezed the lime wedge that came with this dish onto it, that would've helped!\n2. Tamal de Pollo: The server explained that the Peruvian tamal is different than the Mexican one, in that it's wrapped in a banana leaf and it's a bit bigger. There was a red onion salad on top which made it appear even more appetizing. The tamal was easy to cut into, the filling was tasty, and the masa was moist.\n3. Ropa Vieja: What a nice balance of flavors! There was a lot of flavor and slight spice coming through from the steak, perfect amount of sweetness from the plantains, and heartiness from Moro (the rice and beans). This dish smelled and tasted amazing.\n\nI am very pleased with the food quality and service here. I will certainly be back to try more of the dishes they have to offer, and perhaps next time leave room for dessert!",
"Was walking in my neighborhood and surprised to see the 'open' sign lit up at cocina latina. It is located next to Evangeline's. I learned they have been open about three weeks. Walked in. \n\nThe space is beautiful. Big tables and booths. Artwork is great. Very relaxed feel.\n\nThe food and service are all excellent. The chef came out to see how I liked the food, which was nice. Had an empanada, pasta with chicken and a pesto sauce, and a sponge cake for dessert. All excellent.\n\nHighly recommended! We needed this in CWE",
"Great new place to try out! The food was delicious and the restaurant is really cute. Funky art on all the walls and fantastic red sangria. I recommend you give them a try.\nService is a little slow, but they will work out the kinks since they've only been open a few weeks. Great addition to the CWE.",
"Yummy comfort food, in a cool casual small spot on Euclid. Perfect for a date night dinner with the boyfriend after a long week. The Aji de Galina was delicious--chicken in a creamy savory sauce with potatoes--as was the empanada de colombiana and the causa rellena. Plus, the dessert menu is as long as the entree list, brilliant.",
"My wife is Peruvian and was impressed with the dishes. She even said that this is probably the most authentic food that she's had in a while. \n\nThe atmosphere is nice, waitress was nice, and the food was delicious. A little pricey, but I would recommend it.. Especially if your Peruvian wife gives an approval!"
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"Opening Day & they nailed it!\n\nI can already tell you, this is going to be the place to meet your friends, before and after a STL Cardinals game. The bar selections and the food are top notch. \n\nI always judge a bar by their ability to make classic cocktails. Today, I tested them with a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned, two favorites. To my surprise, they were made with extreme care and professionalism. I'm tempted to say, the Manhattan was one of the best I've had in 2019.\n\nAnother go to for me when seen on a menu, is Fried Green Tomatoes. \nTheirs was prepared with a thick, crisp crust and the green tomato still stayed firm. Nice. The tomato jam and the tomato aioli were nice accents to the flavor. When reading the menu, I questioned the ricotta in my head, but was proven wrong. To swirl my bites of the tomato in the ricotta before eating, added to the flavor. \n\nI knew my eyes were bigger then my stomach, but I could not resist. I wanted it all. I ordered the Sampler Platter and got it all. It consisted of; 3 ribs, brisket, pastrami, pulled pork, turkey and 2 Smoked wings. Of course I did not eat it all, I have a fantastic lunch for working OT tomorrow. \n\nBrisket - Best in the city. \nPulled Pork - Moist & Flavorful \nTurkey - Seasoned well & fork tender. \nPastrami - I am in love. Replaces my old time favorite from Soulard. \nRibs - Dry Rub, thick & meaty. \nSmoked Wings - LARGE & meaty. Not a fan of the tips still being attached, but I dealt with it. \n\nSides: Mac-n-Cheese and Pit Beans. The Mac-n-Cheese reminded me of Grandma. The Pit Beans, were just okay for me, but I'm sure others will love'm. \n\nService was top notch. Ben has recruited an incredible staff. \n\nChances of returning? - Hell, yes!\n\nWhen: March 1, 2019\nWhy: Opening Day",
"I knew I had to be here within 24 hours of opening because I missed the Big Baby Q pastrami. If I listed my top 5 BBQ dishes, this would easily make the list. It's possibly even better than I remember served with the same sauces I knew and loved but with giant sides (Mac and cheese and coleslaw for me) and a piece of cornbread. The bar is huge and so is the bar menu. I can't wait to come back here on game days to grab a drink or to catch the live shows or to try the burger, or to get the pastrami a dozen more times.",
"Best Food in stl! Hands down! You have to get the turkey leg! And two sides! Greens and Mac and cheese. This food will make your day i promise!",
"So. Greatly anticipated going to the Midwestern-they did a great job on socials to entice us to come during their opening weekend. In spite of Mardi Gras AND the Blues game, I convinced Husband to brave driving and parking...plus Funky Butt Brass Band! Wow-who could resist!?! About that... the band was set up out back on the heated patio....ok...but a $10 cover??! They really didn't have tables set up out there to eat, the whole setup seemed an afterthought or at the very least not well-thought out =(\n That really squelched my excitement and they lost a star on this review.\nA bit annoyed that they carded this gray haired reviewer especially since I never take id purse etc into a restaurant-H pays, one of the reasons I love him! So he had to go back to the car and retrieve id before I cld get past bouncer who barely glanced at it when presented-yeah,he knew...\nOur server could have made this a five-star review-she was AWESOME!! So sad I dont remember her name. Perky pleasant fun knowledgeable- she was excellent. \nH had their new old fashioned and I had the blood and sand. Friend had the 9to5 mule. One of the TEN bartenders brought our drinks over. Wow. Mood picking up a bit. Then we tried the nachos. O. M. G. Yes. We topped it w the brisket-delicious. I loved the candied jalapeños! On top of fries or chips. Don't pass this up. \nOnto entrees: we split the pastrami. So now you'll know the reason for another star taken off- sadly it came barely warm- a big pet peeve of H. It also did not taste smoked or rubbed, but it was tender lean and flavorful . It came with two sides: we got the beans and Mac n cheese. The beans were pretty bland-no Smokey flavor-no chewy bacon. H loved the Mac n cheese-hot n cheesy. We added another aide: the Cole slaw, which was not especially memorable. Friends each got a turkey leg. It was juicy but not too smokey it still tasted like turkey(sometimes smoked turkey tastes like ham-ick)\nOne thing this east coast gal has come to expect from STL bbq are sauces. Sadly our lovely server brought us only three sauces in tiny cups one set per couple. This seemed a bit paltry. The sauces were not distinctive either. I always look for the sauce to take the meat over the top. Not! So off came another star. \nOn the plus side, the wood tables ARE remarkable (as is the bar top). We lucked into a booth which gave us a lovely view of the stadium and large televisions. And while H LOVED the retro rock (I'm embarrassed to admit he knew EVERY song!) I thought it was a tad too loud for conversation. \nOverall, the service was outstanding (this is one thing you would expect to be lacking on opening weekend) and the food was above average. Not sure we'd go back with lots of other choices in town.",
"For those that are not familiar, The Midwesterner is the creation of the most recently acclaimed Big Baby Q Smokehouse, which closed in December so that the owner, Ben Welch could focus on The Midwesterner. \n\nI hate to admit it; I was a little concerned after Big Baby Q announced they were closing and opening a new concept downtown. I was hopeful and optimistic, but I mean, St. Louis already has a couple of bbq joints in the city. Now with that being said it only took one visit for me to remember what made me fall in love with Big Baby Q, and I am happy to say that I enjoy the Midwesterner so much more.\n\nI arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch with some friends, unfortunately, that Saturday happened to fall on Mardi Gras, so it made parking a little complicated. Once inside I was blown away with the work that was put into the venue in such a short amount of time. The Midwesterner will be the new hot spot, before and after Cardinals and Blues games! \n\nWe were promptly shown to our table by our friendly waitress. I looked over the menu and confirmed that my Big Baby Q classic s were still available, but wait what is this a burger, a chicken biscuit and so much more! The menu itself was impressive and left me struggling on what to get, but ultimately I decided to go with the Fried Chicken Sandwich, which was a fried chicken thigh served with sharp cheddar cheese, country gravy and a sunny egg on a delicious homemade buttermilk biscuit. I went with the Mac \"N' Cheese for my side, it was creamy and cheesy, just like like it should be! I was also able to sample a small slice of the Fried Burrata Toast, which was phenomenal! I am already planning my next trip so I can try the burger, which looks incredible. If you are feeling adventurous, you can pre-order the Crispy Pig Head, but be warned it's only available on the weekends. If you are a vegiterian there is no need to feel left out; there are several options that would work; however, the focus here is on the meat!\n\nOverall The Midwesterner is a welcome addition to downtown (mostly because it's closer to me now). I have doubts that the owner, Ben, has created one of Downtowns newest hotspots!",
"Food: 2 Stars\nService: 4 Stars\n\nWhat the heck happened?!\n\nBen's original joint down in Maryland Heights, Big Baby Q, was a smash. Meats were juicy, seasoned perfectly, and trimmed thoughtfully. The sides were just as good and made great compliments to the main dishes. There was a lot of love that went into that food. You can only imagine how thrilled I was when The Midwestern finally opened their doors...\n\nConveniently located right in front of Busch Stadium and a few blocks from the Enterprise Center, The Midwestern touts a modern rustic vibe with plenty of seating for all of your family and friends. Their menu has been kept simple although if you ask for their alcohol menu, you'll find several pages of JUST whiskey (it's a heavy alcohol menu- don't break your wrist LOL).\n\nThe Roasted Beets caught my attention and it turned out to be the ultimate dish of the night. The tangy grapefruit and earthy beets were nestled in whipped ricotta, sprinkled with dill and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. This made for a perfect pallet cleanser and I could easily eat this every day/all week. My only complaint was that the beets didn't taste roasted at all. \n\nA handful of us ordered the brisket platter and what happened next was such a let down. All of our brisket were different in texture and taste. One was too dry, mine was nothing but fat, a couple had beautiful pink smoke rings, while another was gray as if it had been reheated. The bark lacked all flavor. What was in the rub? Who knew? You couldn't taste anything. In my opinion, good BBQ doesn't need sauce because there should be enough flavor in the meat by the way it's been prepared. But in this case, I needed to drown my plate in sauce except... Oh right, they only brought out 6 tiny sample cups for 8 of us to share. (Who does this?!)\n\nCornbread was pretty flavorless and dry.\nFries were limp, cold, and sad (you can see from the photo below).\nMac & Cheese was bland and cold.\nWe loved the potato salad (loved the addition of jalapenos to give them a kick) and the beans were solid.\n\nI get that we arrived towards the end of dinner, but if the quality wasn't there, the food shouldn't have been served. Poor quality control, in my opinion. It's still early and there's plenty of time for improvement. I just hope that they bring back Ben's good ol' brisket...",
"I will give them a little slack for being new and I hope they tweak some things and make it.\n\nFood- we ordered the burger with fries, nachos and Mac n cheese. Everything except the Mac came out cold to lukewarm and even though the cheese was labeled as different for each item it all tasted the same. Kind of a creamy pub cheese spread that overtakes any other flavors. \n\nI am not sure what to say about the food being lukewarm maybe it was sitting there waiting for the Mac n cheese? I also notice several others have mentioned this in other reviews online so it's not a one time deal.\n\nDrinks- the old fashion was one of the lower end ones I have ever had, really lacking much of any flavors from bitters, simple syrup. The sazerac was a little better though I am not sure I would call it a sazerac...since it was missing the cognac and absinthe rinse. \n\nThe service was a little over the top.. I know it's hard to complain that there service was overwhelming.....Have you ever been to Best Buy and every 10 feet they are asking you if you need help?....Same thing here every time we started a conversation between my wife and myself we were interrupted and not kidding I would say in 1 hour we were there we had 5-6 different people (each 2-5 times each) ask if we need anything. I love great service but there is a balance of when to back off and allow us to enjoy each other's company. \n\nI am thinking they will work this out we will give them another shot in a few months.",
"The Midwestern is brand new to downtown STL. Went there during the week and the food was good. I'm not a BBQ expert by any means so take my review with a grain of salt. The wings were good, really good flavoring. For dinner we got the brisket sandwich and the ribs platter with Mac and cheese and the jalapeno potato salad. The brisket was great. Would have liked some sauce on it but it was delicious. The ribs were also very good. The Mac and cheese was alright. Was expecting it to be delicious but it was just okay. The jalapeno potato salad was delicious! Overall the meal was pretty good and I would definitely return.",
"Had a fantastic meal here! Chef Ben Welch is amazing, and maintains the quality he had at Big Baby Q with an expanded menu, and expanded opportunities to impress. The double cheeseburger was delicious, and my fiancée enjoyed the pastrami (which held its high standards from the Big Baby Q days, where it was my personal fave). We also had the deviled eggs appetizer, and they were the best I've ever had!\n\nWe had a couple of the house cocktails, and thoroughly enjoyed them, as well.\n\nLooking forward to coming back soon and checking out the rest of the menu!",
"Brisket was ok, I've had more tender. Mac and cheese was amazing, soft cheesy crust on top, cheesy throughout, but not so much so that you felt like you were drowning in cheese, not at all spicy. Baked beans were good as well. Cornbread wasn't quite my favorite, too crumbly, and either not sweet enough or not savory enough, outside was not really crunchy or melt in your mouth soft. Fries were warm but were limp and not really seasoned with anything that made then standout. Food was out quick, and they have quite the impressive drink and whiskey menu."
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"Today is the day, this pizza restaurant just open. For barely opening it's doors, it was good. They have garlic bread, were it taste like a buttery garlic sauce. The small cheese pizza, had the perfect amount of cheese and delicious red sauce. The crust was both crusty on the outside and soft in the middle. My friend order their baked samosas and feel in love with them. Customer service was great, consistently checking in. Highly recommend to all. Help them out and keep them open. Come try it!",
"When I walked in I thought it's Chicago Style pizza, but it's Indian Pizza. Never had Indian pizza before, it's delicious. Must try if you are in northern Nevada.",
"As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a smiling face. I placed an order for pick up but the restaurant is clean and updated. We had ordered the gluten free all meat pizza with cauliflower crust. It was amazing! Couldn't even tell it wasn't bread crust. Definitely earned the 5 stars, for both the cauliflower pizza and the great customer service. Highly recommend to others, and we will also dine from here again.",
"As most people might, we assumed by the name here that it was going to be Chicago style pizza. Well, we were delighted to find out it is not. They have done a great job remodeling the place and opened up recently. Wifey works close by so she decided to order carry out and bring home the goodies. We had ordered a Tikka Masala veggie pizza and some wings. When she arrived there was some confusion on the order and no wings. The staff was so awesome, not only did they whip up the order of wings for us, they also gave us the Uncle's special Indian wings. Wow, these were incredible! With a spicy sauce, red onions and cilantro on top. The pizza was also delicious and there were no leftovers !! We absolutely recommend this place and will be back again soon.",
"Not being biased but this fusion of Indian and Western has me sold. Butter chicken Pizza and Butter Chicken Pasta is delectable! Spice has a perfect balance of Indian and ability to mix Italian (Chicago) into it.\n\nFirst bite had me sold. Wife has GrubHub and has put this place in the top 3.",
"The garlic bread sticks and pizza were to die for. Quick service with a smile. Only draw back sodas were in a can not fountain. Bathrooms spotless. Highly recommend",
"Amazing service and very neat and tidy inside! Pizza was not the best but Loved the staff. A for effort but unfortunately they fell short. Would consider just hanging out there to talk to the kind staff though.",
"Stopped in here for the all-you-can-eat lunch the salad bar is small but has acceptable selections I asked for some extra mushrooms and the gurl gratefully got me a small dish with mushrooms with a smile. The pizza is pretty good the restaurant is nice clean updated very friendly staff -an inexpensive lunch. They even asked me what kind of pizza I would like to come out next so they made me a sausage and mushroom for the buffet",
"This place is great! So clean, so friendly and good food! Indian Style Sauce on the wings is awesome!",
"Better when it's hot right out oven. My first time small mess up but took it right back little out of way manager fixed it right away. Thanks.."
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