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| - A real life diner, finally in uptown (or at least on the very edge). Breakfast is served anytime along with a menu of mostly simple staples- burgers, sandwiches, and desserts- which are on full display at the front counter. My wife and I went for breakfast on a Sunday recently, to see what this place was all about.
Atmosphere is mostly good: tight booths and bar seating in a long, narrow tin can of a space. Large plasmas adorn the walls with a mix of local news and sports. To be able to sit for breakfast without a wait on Sunday was a real treat, and I had high hopes at this point.
Service is mostly there, if not with a dash of attitude diners up north are known for. Heaven help you if you are indecisive or ask for explanation of any menu item- our server at least acted like such a question would be heresy.
We both had breakfast and this is where things start to go downhill. We both has eggs over medium that were more like over easy- too runny and loose for my taste. We also ordered a few sides like mac and cheese. These were small and not hot- like they had been made much earlier and didn't even make it under a warmer light for long enough. The real issue, though, was with the kitchen and the other diners' entrees. There was an air of unease amongst the other tables around us as people waited for food and then sent back orders that were under-prepared. Servers seemed upset, themselves, but did little to put the guests at ease. This place is new, so I get the sense the kitchen needs some seasoning working at this pace and then the staff needs to work out the timing.
All told, this likely fine for late night dining you are not likely to find elsewhere in the uptown area. But, for a quality meal where time is not of the essence, I'd currently look elsewhere.
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