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| - I've been to the one in San Francisco. It came highly recommended by a friend so we happily waited in line for about 30-40 minutes. And on a Thursday morning mind you. I was a bit excited to hear that they opened one quite close to where I live as it sure brings back fond memories of SF.
THE PLACE: This Dottie's location is triple the size of the original. Especially if you include the patio dining. We went on a weekday, and of course there was plenty of seating. For all who live in the valley, we all know how dead Old Town Scottsdale is during the week especially post spring training. Place is new, so it is very clean. We opted to dine in the patio area, but tables were dust free. Only dislike, if someone is smoking, the smoke will find its way to you. There is free WiFi, but I couldn't figure it out. Thought to ask, but forgot as that was not may main purpose of going there.
THE SERVICE: Hubby and I were allowed to sit anywhere we like, choosing a spot at the patio. We were seated in no time at all and had menus in our hands. Beverages came quickly. The space is big, and so I can see where some spots may get lost in the shuffle and coverage by the service crew. The young man who served us was very friendly, he would check on us every so often, but not as often as I would prefer. It is somewhat of a challenge to flag them if you are outside and the team is in an enclosed area. We needed butter and had to wait until someone walked by to be able to ask for some. At the end of the meal, I ordered for a muffin to go, opting for the Brown Sugar and Cream Cheese one. Between the walk from our table to the walk to the pastry counter our server forgot and ended up packing us a Peach Muffin. No biggie! Maybe some old fashion pad and pen?
THE FOOD: Coffee was good. Food is as I remembered. The servings are big, and so I always prefer to share or take left overs home. If you do share, you would still have room for a pancake which is one I would not skip out on :) What I like:
- Pulled Pork, Roasted Onion And Jack Cheese Scramble with flour tortilla and home fries, slow roasted with our own blend of herbs and spices and chili sauce
- Smoked Whiskey-Fennel Sausage, Mushroom And Baby Spinach Scramble with grilled chili-cheddar corn bread & home fried
- Dottie's Famous Pancakes* whole wheat buttermilk, spiced with ginger and cinnamon. served with pure maple syrup
Okay, the baked items, I have tried twice now and both times, they were not as good as I had thought. It is very so-so and bland.
TIP: Simply curious? Save yourself the hassle and go on a weekday. Weekends are too crazy. If you must go on a weekend, try an off hour or maybe an hour before they close. That way, you are not infuriated by the time you get your meal. WiFi, ask where you can get before being seated. It quite possibly be limited to one side of the cafe.
FOR THE RESTAURANT: Might I suggest more servers checking on folks on the patio. Maybe equip the team with pad and pen for orders. Some greens would be welcomed in the patio area to give your customers some privacy and protection from smoke, smog.
Would I come back ... quite possibly. This is a new place, I'm hoping it would only get better with more practice.
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