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| - Lemme tell ya. When you roll up to BLB do NOT be turned off by the weave store and the shady Dollar Tree or whatever is in that creepy plaza. Just understand real estate isn't cheap, and this is a gem among cz's.
The first time I went to BLB it was all about the lunch menu, which was either 10 or 12 bucks and included a drink, salad, bread and a meal. I had the Swedish meatballs and lingonberry...my goodness, this is NOT IKEA meatballs. Tender, juicy, super flavorful and smothered in gravy. Salad delicious and fresh. The value was insane and I vowed to go back again.
The second time, was for brunch, which was spectacular. SMORGASBOARD of culinary delights. The meatballs were there, along with brisket that melted in your mouth. Fresh pastries, baked breads, to-order French toast or chocolate waffles, salads, pastas, you name it!!
The quality was great, everything cooked to perfection.
Then...came my fifth time. (yeah, we went for brunch a whole bunch) Something was sorely amiss. The roasted veggies weren't fully roasted and were hard. The pork was tough. The service with taking away plates, slow.
I'm really hoping the 5th star can be earned with those improvements. Bistro La Bon does up classy food in a relaxed setting. Unpretentious and well executed. Just wish the consistency of the brunch comes back!!
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