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| - Not impressed, but nothing to really complain about either.
A group of friends and I showed up for brunch on a Sunday, and of course the first thing to note was that it was packed. We were informed that the wait would be "at least 20 minutes" and we all debated whether or not to wait it out. In the end we did, but I can't really say it was worth it.
The food isn't amazing-- just the usual brunch offerings. For the price, you can definitely find better or at least similar quality food for less. But that's the occupational hazard of dining in Yorkville, I suppose.
I guess what earns Flo's some redemption points is the patio. On the second floor terrace of the building, you get a nice view of Yorkville. There are huge parasols if the weather is cooperating (sunny!) and it has a very "ladies at lunch" feel to sit out there enjoying the sun, your eggs benny, and watching the Yorkville regulars shop themselves silly.
Also major props to our waiter. The problem with patios or sitting outside in general is that you usually get forgotten, or the waiter doesn't come by as often. Not so here, where our waiter was so efficient, I think he was a robot. We were in a group of around seven and he took our orders in two minutes flat-- same story for coffee refills, and cashing all our separate bills out. Much appreciated, would definitely come back just to see him work his magic again.
Oh, and of course, as some other reviewers have mentioned: take the elevator to the second floor after entering the building to get to Flo's with maximum ease. Try not to get distracted by the premium custom-build racing cycling store on the first floor (like I did...)!
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