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| - I absolutely adore The Henry. It's yet another Fox Concept that leaves your tummy full and happy and your inner foodie debating on whether or not to make a return trip the very next day. The decor is absolutely perfect. It reminds me of the perfectly tucked away, industrial-esque Cape Cod home that you escape to when you're writing your next novel or reinventing yourself after a quarter-life crisis. As lame as it may sound, that's the relaxed energy vibe that I get when I visit The Henry. And trust me, even though I may not be able to portray it well with words, when you visit, you'll understand exactly what I'm talking about.
I've only visited here for weekend brunches, and let me tell you, their brunch menu is unreal. My absolute favorite brunch item is their quinoa breakfast burrito served with breakfast potatoes. It's a Southwest-style burrito with black beans, avocado, and the traditional breakfast burrito fare (eggs, cheese, etc.). But the quinoa added really sets it apart from similar brunch spots. The portion size is very realistic for brunch and for what you pay, and you leave feeling very satisfied. I've also tried their bagel & lox, the huevos rancheros, and the spicy sausage scramble. All of which were well-executed, light enough for brunch but still filling, and some of the best-tasting brunch entrees I've had.
Do yourself a favor and skip their regular drip coffee. It's nothing special. Instead, head over to the coffee bar or have your server order you an Americano. Their espresso is much more smooth and decadent-tasting than their drip coffee. Trust me. You'll see what I mean when you try one of their espresso-made drinks.
The staff is warm and welcoming, but not in the overly-obnoxious way that you get with some breakfast/brunch crews. It seems like the management staff understands that they don't need to hire people who put on fake smiles and turn on fake personalities for tips. They hire people with just the right amount of personality that encapsulate the theme/energy of the restaurant itself. They're there when you need them, and gone when you don't. And for me, someone who's entirely not a morning nor a people person, that's exactly how I like my service.
I loved The Henry so much the first Saturday I visited them for brunch, that I came back the very next Sunday only to be wowed again by their calming ambiance, decadent food, and servers who are by today's definition most definitely a "whole squad" that works together "on that real.." to keep my experiences at The Henry real. Did I just go there? Yeah. I think I did...
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