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| - Fab brunch here - just be sure not to come when you are starving because the service can be really slow. My DC and I came on a Sunday ~2pm, so most of the brunch rush was actually over and there were lots of empty tables. Still, it was nearly 45 mins. before our food finally arrived! Service was okay, but it would have been nice if someone popped by to reassure us that the food would be coming eventually. At one point, we got worried they forgot our order, as the table next to us (another table of 2) had sat down after us, yet got their food, ate, and paid their bill all before we had our first bites!
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Otherwise, Bestellen would be a winner for brunch. Lots of seating, atmospheric (gotta love the meat-inspired art work on the back wall and the large fridge with meat on display across from the bar), interesting menu and killer brunch cocktails. I had the homemade biscuit smothered in sausage gravy and served with fluffy scrambled eggs and collard greens. The gravy was amazing... Total comfort food. The collard greens were just a tad too salty, but I tend to like things less salty than the average person. Portions were huge and I couldn't finish my plate, even with my DC helping out! I also had the Red Rooster - a mix of gin, strawberry, basil, and ginger. Delicious!! DC had the corned beef, which he scarfed down. Their ketchup is homemade and has a nice kick to it. They also have great hot sauce - kinda sweet. I'm not sure what kind it is or if they make it in house. They brought it out in a tiny dish.
I would give Bestellen another chance and come back to try their dinner options. It also looks like a nice place for drinks. There is a pretty long list of bourbons and whiskey's on the wall, as well as lots of wine.
Other than improving their timing/efficiency, my only other advice to Bestellen would be to switch up their music selection. Rustic interior, hearty comfort food, and... "Baby Boy" by Beyonce ft. Sean Paul? Something doesn't match...!
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