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| - I've always thought that the 'Come Back In' should be called the 'Come Back Inn'...it was a missed pun opportunity in my opinion.
Anyway, I've been to the Come Back In approximately 20 times in the four or so years since I discovered it. Lots of times, I came to drink. It's a fun bar, especially when you're looking to go out in an "off" time, like a Sunday night. The place usually always has people inside, which lends a fun vibe!
The food at the Come Back In is solid. I've had a few things that I haven't loved, and it's not fancy, different, or creative. However, most of the food that I've tried has been in the 3 or 4 star range...especially their breakfast! If you go for breakfast/brunch, try the Crabcakes and Asparagus Eggs Benedict. It's so rich, that I've never been able to finish them, despite their high taste coefficient. The Huevos Rancheros are really just a breakfast burrito, but they're also fab.
The prices are really affordable at the Come Back In, and I think the quality of the food that you get is much better than you would expect. It's a good value, and I don't think that's true for every restaurant. Take their late night special of $3 for a burger and fries. It's a small burger, yes, but you can choose from a variety of toppings for the burger, and several different kinds of fries (Parmesan, cajun, regular). It's a fantastic deal, and nothing tastes quite as good as a burger when drunk, IMO. Even if you're not drinking, it's a good deal for a late dinner, and I think the special starts at 10:00pm. Cheaper than McDonald's, and far better.
Unlike some other nearby restaurants (ahem...I'm looking at you, Great Dane), the Come Back In is a great place to go with a group. They are accommodating, respectful, more than willing to split checks, and big enough that usually there is little to no wait. Real life story: One Sunday last summer we had a group of ~10 people for brunch and El Dorado Grill next door wanted us to wait for an hour. After an hour had passed, El Dorado wanted us to wait for 30 minutes more. Instead, we walked down the road to the Come Back In and were seated immediately. We sat outside and had cheap and delicious Bloody Mary's, Mimosas, and excellent food.
Perhaps my favorite thing about the Come Back Inn though, is the service. Now, the service itself isn't necessarily perfect. Sometimes the waiters can be a little rough around the edges...most are college kids, after all. They might forget to bring your drink until you remind them, or they might not know the answer to a question you have about the menu. However the *attitude* of the majority of the staff at the Come Back In is what makes it different. Even though they screw up occasionally, they always try to make it better. One time we stopped in right before they stopped serving dinner, which was kind of a dick move on our part, but they sat us and said, "no problem! we can totally still serve you" and were cheerful and great about the whole thing. Another time, I went for dinner/drinks with a big group and the food was taking awhile to come out. The waiter arrived with several baskets of complimentary popcorn and peanuts without being asked, because he anticipated we might be getting hungry. It's refreshing not to have waiters who roll their eyes when you ask for a refill of your drink or an additional side or condiment for your meal. It happens to me in Madison more often than you'd expect, but this sort of thing has never happened to me at the Come Back In.
The Come Back In is not fancy, and it's not perfect, but I really like it, and I'd pick it over many other "nicer" and more popular restaurants on the near East side any day!
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