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| - This place was a very random stop for us. My husband wanted breakfast and I wanted lunch, so we decided to try Joe's on our friend's recommendation. I was really surprised by what we found.
Atmosphere. If you've ever read a review from me, you know I'm all about the vibe. This place cracked me up. It's everything a diner should be, with an unexpected twist. There is a counter to belly-up to, red booths, basic decor, and for the twist, a window into a working mechanic's garage. The only issue I may have is that where we sat (in the way back) it was a little dark and cold. Overall, I liked the vibe.
Food. Everything on the menu seemed very basic. Nothing hoity-toity; nothing that stood out as gourmet. Ryan ordered pancakes, eggs, and sausage. He said they were all really good. Plus, they brought out a lot of syrup which thrilled him. I ordered the cheeseburger. It's a big burger by my standards - 8 oz. They serve it with a brioche bun, which is the perfect burger accessory in my opinion. I lathered it up with mayo and ketchup, stacked my tomato, pickle, and onion, and dug in. The bun was the perfect amount of squishy and the meat was juicy and had a slight flavoring from the griddle. The fries were thicker but not too thick, crispy, and had a nice seasoning to them. It was a standard all-American burger that wasn't the best burger I've ever had, but definitely a burger I would happily eat again.
Service. The service was great. We had a few people bring us food, drinks, whatever. They seem very eager to please without being overbearing. Plus, Joe himself came over to say hi. He's a very passionate man and clearly loves what he does. I think it shows in his product.
Price. Cheap. 'Nough said.
Overall. Great place to go for hangover food, comfort food, or just quality food where everyone in the bunch can find something on the menu that they like. Definitely check it out.
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