This place is just plain old awesome. Nothing fancy, just creative well composed food. A place that packs this much character into such a small space has got to have something going for it. It does get busy on most days, so plan on coming early or at least waiting for one of the very few tables. There are a few bar seats and one 6-top at the front window.
With a daily risotto there was always something on the menu for me. The menu changes too much for me to belabor the great food, but in short the menu of staples like the Thanksgiving burger and the daily specials never fail. Their cocktail list mirrors their menu, replete with classic cocktails, many stiff, but plenty not.
Desserts here might trump appetizers. Checkout the chalkboard overhead and make sure you save room. They change often, but the homemade ice creams are awesome. You never know which flavor they'll have, but you almost can't go wrong with all the flavors they put out. Plus, they once had a cookie ice cream sandwich that was to die for.
5 stars for really great food cooked right behind the counter. It's almost not worth the wait and crowd to just come for a drink, so sit down and enjoy the most satisfying comfort food ever.