VIBE. Sharp looking but down to earth. Attractive space is warm, hip with a lower-case h, not trying very hard. Great. We sat in the back patio; about ten tables on gravel, hemmed in by an attractive wood fence, a little bit of plant life and adorned with a bright red pergola.
SERVICE was bad; all of our drink orders were wrong in one way or another. First server was inept but sweet as pie, and I think she may have just been overloaded. I wanted to hug her. I like her. The server that took over was unhelpful and kind of rude.
COFFEE was bland but I think that's because we may have gotten decaf by mistake.
FOOD was really, really good. I got the:
SPECIAL BENNY - poached eggs and a thin slice of smoked pork perched on delicious muesli toast with to-die-for dill hollandaise. Perfect. Served with a tasty side of balsamic greens salad and...
...THE BEST BREAKFAST POTATOES I HAVE EVER HAD. They were soft but firm with just barely crispy edges and well seasoned with something chili-like but not quite spicy. Like, omg. So so good.
TIP: They have $5 caesars here. I cannot comment on how good they are because I foolishly did not order one.