3.5
Pros:
Friendly service
Homey feel
Cons:
Food won't be the best you've ever had
Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try for brunch. Eighty8 is the very definition of homey if you ask me. If any of you are old enough to know about the Cheers TV show, this is what I think of Eighty8. A place where everyone knows your name kind of deal. It's family run and the owners really make it an effort to get to know their customers.
I'll be honest, the place is kind of dingy. It's not well lit in some places as well. If you can look beyond that, you will have an enjoyable time here. They have a bunch of diner foods to choose from here. Breakfast is all day so if that's your thing all the better. The prices here are pretty good. In other words, it's your no frills Chinese restaurant masquerading as a diner.
I ordered a banquet burger with a poutine and my GF had an omelette. The food here isn't the best you will ever have. It will satisfy you enough though. My burger was OK, freshly made to order. The gravy in the poutine was a little on the salty side for me. They load it with cheese curds though which was nice. My GF's omelette which came with home fries were OK as well. Again, it's the recurring theme here. They gave us an extra plate of fruit for our little one which was a wonderful thing to do.
The staff and service here is what makes this place. I've come here twice and always see the staff here engaging in conversation with their regulars. It's like they're all family and are catching up every time they meet. The service here is excellent. It really gives this place that special homey feel you don't get at most other places.
Eighty8 is they type of place that can be really enjoyed if you're a regular. The staff will go out of there way to make you feel welcome regardless though. It's not the best, but if you're looking for a simple and inexpensive diner meal, this place is a good start.