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| - With some pretty big shoes to fill, Patsy's Place is well on its way to a great start. In fact, I may go as far as to say, it will exceed expectations.
Located in a little homey building, across from Foodland on the main road of Route 88, Patsy's is not hard to miss. It screams, "Come in, we are that home-style diner you are looking for!"
Previously, two owners before it was Patsy's, it was a local favorite, Freddy's, where breakfast was king, and then out of the blue, this busy little place closed down, leaving the breakfast dwellers to find another place.
Ug!
Imagine my delight when a new business started remodeling the place. I waited impatiently for it to open. The 'second' place opened nicely, but quickly, just turned 'meh'. After my third visit, I didn't return. Then on the turn of a time, I saw the sign change to 'Coming Soon! Patsy's Place.'
Patsy's Place? Now, see that rang a good bell. I mean, to me, my gut instinct told me that this was the 'one'. After all, there is just something about eating establishments named after a favorite Aunt or Uncle. You just know they're gonna be good.
Patsy's Place did not let me down. The exterior was cleaned up nicely with a newly added flower bed to help organize parking. Interior, bright and clean. Gina was my waitress and she was extremely pleasant and efficient.
The menu was a welcome relief of breakfast served all day and a lunch menu that was so diner like I wanted to jump for joy. Tuna melt? Oh, yeah.
I ordered the two egg breakfast. The eggs were cooked perfectly, home fries were tasty and crisp, the sausage .... Big ol' sausages that reminded me of Irish Bangers. Tender and cooked wonderfully, not to mention tasty.
By the way, a diner next to me ordered an Italian Hoagie. Those things were man size, so much so this man had to cut it in half to eat it.
The coffee was fresh which was a pleasant surprise because I came a half an hour before diner closing. When I added my cream it was a warm caramel color and I had a carafe placed on the table.
And apparently, the cook, Bob (There's that favorite uncle name again) knew his stuff, because from placing my order to getting my food was five minutes.
Food was great ... check ... atmosphere ... awesome .... Price ... oh, wow, you can't beat it. Patsy's does not overcharge you for a cup of coffee or soda.
I had the pleasure of meeting Patsy. I knew it was her before introduction because she treated every guests there like a family member. A wonderfully, upbeat and enjoyable woman who is gonna kick butt in her new business.
I will be back on a regular basis. The true test will be bringing my mom there and I have no doubt, my mother will love it.
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