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| - What a great find this diner was!
The parking is a little difficult, there's a parking garage right around the corner, but the lot closest to the restaurant seems to be always full. Just note that you'll have to use the parking garage and walk a little bit to get to the restaurant itself.
Inside the cafe/diner is quite small, I would say it could probably only seat about 20-25 people, but even though it was full when I went, I didn't feel like it was stifling or overcrowded. I also loved how there was no greasy diner smell (you know what I'm talking about!) and it seemed to be very clean inside. The decor is quirky, children's drawings and local artisan handicrafts decorate the walls, along with a Garfield clock.
The service here was astoundingly great for a diner type of restaurant, I never once had to ask for a refill, and they were all too happy to provide the substitutions I requested. I decided to try the eggs benedict with biscuits instead of English muffins, along with one of their coconut pancakes as an a-la-carte option. The eggs benedict was pretty good, it seemed as if they made the sauce themselves, it was a little thinner than you usually find, but just as delicious. The hash browns were super crunchy and the eggs were cooked well. The star was the coconut pancake though, I couldn't believe how delightfully fluffy and soft it was, and it wasn't overly sweet in the slightest, which is typically my complaint about most restaurant pancakes. I'm eager to try all the other pancake flavors on their menu! I found the price to be just slightly higher than an average diner, but for a small cafe, I would say it's pretty standard. I think most of the breakfast platters and entrees were around the $7-$8 mark.
The only disappointment was the coffee, it was basically stale diner coffee, a little burnt and bitter. It didn't hinder my experience though, and the upside is that they have a variety of other drink options including milkshakes and even kombucha!
I honestly can't wait to come back here, I've been looking for a breakfast/brunch place somewhat close to home that doesn't have that pretentious feel, and this fits the bill perfectly. I would most definitely recommend this place to others, especially if you are in the immediate area.
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