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| - This is a review I wish was going to be different, but here goes... I've been looking forward to going here for quite a while, but was less than what I had hoped.
Let's start with the ambiance, which is great. It feels very cozy and warm; you feel like you're at a friends house just hanging out.
Next the service; our waitress was nice, but she seemed to hover by the bar and rarely made it to our table to check on us.
Now the food and drink...
The beer selection was limited and the wine selection quite pricey for this small restaurant, but it's easy to find something you will enjoy. I tried the oatmeal stout, yum!
We started with the potato and parsnip poutine; the cheese was greasy and flavorless, the potatoes and parsnips were not crispy, and the mushroom gravy was severely lacking salt.
Next, we had the fried chicken and waffles. The portion was generous, but the waffles were soggy (which I assume was due to the addition of cheese or maybe too much egg?) and honestly they could have used more flavor, a bit on the bland side. Although, the chicken was very crispy and crunchy, it had little flavor. I had to ask for hot sauce to start enjoying my meal. Oddly enough, my favorite part of the meal was the side of crispy green beans, they were delish!
I really wanted this place to be great, but was sadly disappointed! :(
I might go back to see if some of the other food is better or if it's just a bunch of hipster hype.
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