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| - Dear grilled cheese...I want to love you, I really do...but I just don't. The thing about the grilled cheese list is that it LOOKS fantastic. I love grilled cheese and always get excited about the options at The Yard. The problem is that they simply fail to deliver. I don't know what it is, but I've had 5 different varieties now and none of them have lived up to the hype on the menu.
There are a few things I like about the Yard though, so it gets a middle of the road review from me. What I like:
- Happy Hour. Anytime I can get a $4 glass of wine downtown, I am down.
- The beer list. I don't drink beer, but my beer-snob friends love the selection at The Yard.
- The sides. I did actually enjoy some of the sides (the mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, and Caesar salad).
Pro tip: If you are going to try a grilled cheese, it's well worth it to swap out BOTH the chips (overcooked most of the time) and tomato soup (just so-so in my book). You can do the upcharge to select alternatives to both, which wasn't super clear on the menu, but has worked every time I have gone. The Caesar Salad is huge, so if you are going that route with a substitution, I'd recommend splitting or taking leftovers.
A couple of other things to know:
- You have to go up a flight of stairs to get in there, so it isn't for the very elderly, injured, etc.
- It is crazy loud in there. If you are looking for conversation, the bar is probably easier than the tables. At the tables, you have to shout when it's crowded.
- The bathroom is in the back - past the food window and a bunch of kegs and up a ramp. It appears to be an afterthought inside and out.
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