Let's start with some observations...
The fire department folks eat here (good sign).
Two busy windows for hot food slamming out of the kitchen (another good sign).
A not too long line of people waiting for a table (a great sign as far as I am concerned).
Soooo...
I grabbed a seat at the counter right away. A few dirty dishes still present, but no prob. My server cleared them away at the same time as asking my beverage order. All good.
I ordered bacon and eggs with some pancakes on the side.
Eggs scrambled just right (NOT whipped all yellow) and bacon. Bacon was a bit thin, but all and all good.
The pancakes you ask? GET THE PANCAKES! Fluffy battery buttery syrupy goodness!
Service was nice and smiley with promptness thrown in.
To heck with all the kitschyness and long line at the Peppermill, (especially on a weekend!) I am coming here instead!
Oh... Next trip here, I will be trying one of the three layer cakes I was staring at. Hmmm... Maybe later today!