Trying to find a casual place that was convenient for everyone, we chose Bar 145. I had read the reviews and found them to be all over the map and decided that many of them sounded like initial start-up pains. We were so disappointed. To begin, why would you place the patio on the west side of the building where you patrons are fighting a hot summer, setting sun? We also felt there was no attempt made to manage the flies and bees. The service was fine, the server was attentive. We all ordered the waffle chicken sandwich. While waiting for our order a young man, who did not introduce himself, came to our table to apologize that our order was going to take longer as they had burned the chicken. When we got the sandwiches we found them lacking. We don't think a new batch of chicken went into the fryer but instead, they salvaged pieces that didn't look burned. There was more breading than chicken and both the breading and chicken were over done and hard to chew. The waffles were no different than any grocery store brand and the sandwich had very little maple syrup. The mac and cheese was tasteless and added little to the overall appeal. The fries were very tasty. There won't be a 2nd visit.