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| - We came here for brunch, with advanced reservations that were clearly unnecessary. The location was never full-up at any point. Because we had a reserved table, we were in the front window right next to the entrance. This is relevant because of three things. (1) We were completely on display the entire meal. (2) We were actually seated in front of the hostess podium where we could see the manager glaring at us to leave after we had finished eating, even though the location was 1/4 full and we ordered drinks. (3) It was so very cold, both from the full glass window but also from the door opening and never fully closing and a general draft in the area. Suffice to say, this may not be a good choice for people who specifically call in advance to let you know they are coming and want a pleasurable experience--unless you are trying to punish them for good behavior and discourage them from visiting in the future.
When seated, we were given four different menus, but no explanation. When the server came back and asked to take our orders, I asked her to explain the different menus which did indeed have duplications. There was a brunch menu with brunch cocktails, a special brunch menu with the same items and similar cocktails, and two drinks menus with--you guessed it, more cocktails (and other drinks, of course). We ordered two burgers, an omelette, crab cakes Benedict, and avocado toast. My avocado toast came out almost 30 minutes before anything else arrived. Seriously. Awkward. Also, it wasn't very good. I liked the bread they used and that there was really a good amount of mashed avocado. But it didn't taste like avocado. It tasted like lemon. Pretty much exclusively like lemon. And that's despite the egg and red pepper flakes on top. So I really won't be doing that again.
When the rest of the food came, the Benedict was my least favorite. The crab cakes were tangy, super tangy, and there was no starch. No muffin, no side, noting. Turns out the waitress forgot to let me select a side, bringing out french fries pretty much at the time the eating was done. So one item way too early, one item way too late. I think we've got something to work towards here, 204... The farmer's omelette tasted delicious. But it got cold very quickly. More quickly than anything else. That was sad because I think it was my favorite. The only thing I would change would be to do it with egg whites only next time. The burgers were probably the best all-around choice, and the fries that came with the burgers were nice.
The checks were pre-split for us and brought to the table quickly without us requesting them, which wasn't necessary but we weren't going to refuse. I didn't appreciate the manager coming up to the hostess podium just to glare at us for not leaving immediately when there were clearly other patrons around also sitting and chatting (it _is_ brunch) and also no one was clamoring for our table--or any table for that matter. Was it really necessary? No. Nevertheless, we got the message and went elsewhere for another round of drinks. They didn't kick us out for sitting and talking and patronizing their location and consumables.
I didn't know about the yelp check-in deal (20% off), but for Uptown Charlotte, the prices were standard, maybe even a bit lighter. That said, I don't see myself returning when other locations do brunch right and behave like they want my business.
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