Disgusting. Third time and each time has been progressively worse.
I left wondering if I was going to suffer food poisoning. Scary!
FOOD
The food is nothing special. Ho hum diner food done poorly. Their breakfast has the most hope, but don't dare to eat there at lunch or dinner once the food has sat around.
For example, my lunch salad looked like it wilted under the sun. I picked out half the slimy leaves before deciding not to touch it. I very politely brought it up to the clueless server who tried to justify it saying "I dunno what happened. I mean we get the stuff in fresh" --- which tells me they do not store things properly and do not take ownership. Gross. They did not voluntarily take it off the bill. We asked another server who brought our bill to see if it would be adjusted and they still did not. I get the impression they were too intimidated by management to do so since she sheepishly gave us the bill. Not good.
My other half's homefries tasted like they fossilized on the back of the griddle since the morning. Sometimes those brown crispy bits are divine, but this was far from edible.
The chicken breast was dry, but thankfully hot so I know it was at least cooked through.
The chicken sandwich said it came with a spicy mayonnaise, but there was no sauce.
The bun was an overly sweet, super squishy Wonderbread type.
The glass of water tasted a bit chlorinated.
SERVICE
We felt like we were held hostage trying to get the servers attention and our check. We were there easily an extra 45 minutes more than necessary because of this! Each time we have been, there has been an issue waiting for a long time for the bill and credit card machine.
AMBIANCE
It is rather run down. It may have been a favorite back in the day for the locals, but it is tired and needs an overhaul.
I don't think they have any air conditioning and the breeze from the beach does not make up enough for it.
SEATING
They have a narrow strip of raised patio seating that is hard to get into. Some tables have one side of the table through one door and the other side accessible only from another sliding door -- which is awkward to go around a whole row of tables to get at.
I swear their crowded seating is not to code. It's way too crowded. I can only imagine trying to get past diners if the place was full.
LOCATION
It's further east along Queen St, so you can avoid most of the tourist and beach crowds.
PARKING
Usually a nightmare on Queen St in the Beaches --- especially in warmer months. You can sometimes find free side street parking. There is metered parking along nearly all of Queen St in that area.
ACCESSIBLE
There are a few stairs down into the restaurant and stairs up to the seating areas. The seating is cramped so I doubt a wheelchair could maneuver.