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| - I wasn't quite sure to expect from this place when I saw the name and then the chic-style updates the did from the prior restaurant that was in the same spot. I was pleasantly surprised to see an eclectic breakfast/lunch menu that includes both some gourmet touches mixed with a good balance of more traditional food options.
Deciding on the 9th Island French Toast, I was looking forward to a delicious experience. While good, the french toast fell short of expectations. It was not remotely as sweet or sumptuous as I would expect from standard french toast at any other breakfast place. The fruit offered at an additional cost was also nothing significant, though aesthetically on point, and was essentially room temperature. Particularly for the price ($13.75 with The fruit add), I certainly expected something more memorable. I also was not offered a glass or ice for my can of diet coke. Seems strange, but not a huge issue for me.
All that being said, the food was decent and I will definitely return to try some of the other intriguing items on the menu to see if I better connect with a different item. The service itself was fast and the food was attractively plated. A gentleman, who I assume is the owner or at least manager, did stop by after my meal to check on me. He seemed concerned with the flavor, which makes me wonder if they have had complaints. I will say that I did not raise my concern at that time because overall everything was decent and they may intentionally be trying to downplay the sweetness of the dish. He also requested a review if I used Yelp, which is always a positive sign for a brand new restaurant.
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