Normally my husband and I venture to Lakewood for an elaborate brunch or dinner. But this time we just wanted a good breakfast, and that's exactly what we got! No frills. Just your traditional diner dishes with the traditional breakfast meats ( no turkey bacon or chicken sausage).
I ordered my usual: 2 eggs over medium, hash browns ( with onions added), rye toast and bacon ( which I give to my husband since I don't eat pork). My husband ordered a Greek omelette. The food was good. Again, standard breakfast food cooked well. I don't have anything bad to say. And I don't have anything special to say either...because it just was what you would expect and that's ok!
But the reason we absolutely enjoyed this place was the hospitality. We felt as though we walked into a family's home for a meal. As soon as we entered we were greeted with a smile and told to sit where we like. I look to my right as I sat in a booth and a on older couple were there with their small dog. This dog, off least, just sauntered over to say hello. I'm not thinking everyone can bring their dog, but I feel these people were regulars. I felt everyone was a regular based on the interactions with the staff. The two gentlemen who worked there carried on a lighthearted conversations with another couple for most of our meal all the while waiting on the rest of the patrons in the place.
I never had an empty water glass or coffee cup. Everyone was so attentive and it was a joint effort on all the staff's parts to make the customer's dining experience excellent. It felt like a real family business.
I will be back for sure.