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| - Finding a good brunch place on Christmas Eve can be a struggle. I was with a party of 6 and to our delight, Waffles Incaffeinated was open for business and sat us right away!
The inside is a bit cramped but considering the size of the restaurant, they make the most of the space and I ain't hatin' on that! I was happy to discover that they offer a variety of coffee beverages. I asked for a decaf soy latte but they were out of decaf espresso :( I ordered decaf coffee instead but our waitress brought me a side of soy milk to use instead of half & half! Win! Our table ordered omelets, chicken and waffles, MTO waffles (gluten free and regular) and a side of breakfast potatoes. My thoughts:
Amazing: The menu variety. The food choices to mix into the waffle batter and/or add to the top is extensive. Take time to choose, it's worth it! Savory or sweet options, galore! Three types of syrup, too! Regular maple, Bourbon infused maple and Vanilla (real vanilla bean infused inside of the bottle) BONUS: Gluten free waffles! No sacrifice in taste or consistency!
Great: The Omelets and the MTO omelet option. A topping option is a huge portion of fresh avocado. Try it with a crab & veggie omelet *salivates* Also, breakfast potatoes that are a mix of sweet potato, blue potato and regular with peppers and onions. Enough said.
Just fine: The coffee. Maybe the espresso options have a better kick but I found the taste of the plain coffee just okay. I had to add the vanilla syrup with my soy milk to give it solid flavor.
Eh: The price. Specifically, the add on prices and cost to eat gluten free. You won't find diner prices here! For the price of a full meal, there are brunch spots with AYCE deals around the city that include an adult bevy! I'll reserve this joint for special occasions.
Less than eh: Service time. I get it, brunch is a busy time. But, it's no secret. We waited almost 45 min for our food. Our waitress was great and very apologetic. She refilled our coffee multiple times and was very attentive throughout the entire meal. No compensation for the wait or an apology from management. Not a deal breaker but it's nice to know that the management is communicating with the staff and aware of issues such as major food delays!
All in all: 3.5/5. I'll return on occasion.
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