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| - Lord, where do I begin? I have only eaten here once, but that was enough.
My father and I had breakfast there last summer mid morning and during the week so not at all busy. We were seated promptly, asked what we would have to drink... and the wait began.
Finally a server reeking of just returning from her smoke break acknowledged our presence and took our order. We also noted that we were still just waiting for our beverages that someone said they were going to get.
And we waited...
By the time our food finally arrived, I was out of water and my Dad coffee. The waitress forgot our toast but would "be right back" with it. Before we could say anything, she retreated to the kitchen as someone was calling her in the back. She was never seen again.
And we waited...
Finally as we were finishing our meal, another waitress came with the check, conveniently while both of us had our mouths full so we didn't have a chance to ask for a refill or where the missing toast was. Not a single word was even spoke.
We got up and paid to find the cashier on the phone having an argument with someone. Never offered was a "how was everything" or even a note of the total due while still engaged in her heated conversation. She just took his card and swiped it, laid the receipt down, and kept as she was before we approached her.
Maybe this was a one off experience at the restaurant, but it hasn't resoundingly wanted me to rush back since there are so many options for breakfast in the area. I personally know someone who worked there a very short time leaving because of wage and tips (hint: be thoughtful of your customers and that may change). I pass by the restaurant frequently, and they always seem to be hiring signs out front so this could be the root of the problem with high turnover of any possible quality staff.
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