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This tired mom opted for a lunch out with my little sidekick, and I chose a patio seat to enjoy the beautiful Arizona Spring weather. The table was a little sticky (common for the syrup serving industry), but everything else was neat and clean. Tabletop flowers, real or fake, always add a pleasant touch.
Service was friendly enough, but unenthusiastic. I walked through the front door and looked lost for a minute before someone appeared and greeted us. I asked for a seat outside and was directed to head out and choose a table then they would be out after. Even though I was carrying a toddler, I know he looked big for 1, but I wasn't offered a high chair; I had to ask for one. One person brought us menus and the high chair, a minute later another person brought us complimentary lemon waters, and a third appeared to take our order. I don't remember which person I mentioned it to, but it was my first time dining at this restaurant.
--crickets--
I had no guidance to specials or recommendations. Do they serve breakfast all day? Which salad dressings do they have?
Our waitperson was nice, but she didn't ask for our drink order. I tacked on a tea right before she turned away.
As a safe bet, I ordered a basic hamburger and salad. The food was good temperature and had a pleasing presentation. The meat lacked seasoning and was cooked until there wasn't a drop of moisture, the vegetable toppings were ripe, and the bun was grilled and amazingly soft. I asked to substitute mustard for mayo, but I was left with neither. That hamburger was drier than the desert wind. The salad was a spring mix and above fast food grade, so good enough. I asked if a drink was included with the kid's meal, and was told it was separate, not asked if I wanted to add one, so no reason for them to pry out the drink menu. The kid's macaroni and cheese had shredded cheese added on top, and although a little soupy, it had good flavor. Now, the garlic bread - I just might stop in to eat that again and again. It was the BEST garlic bread I'd ever had! Almost added a star for that alone. And for some reason, a lemon wedge added to ice water feels a little fancy.
Now that I feel a little more prepared for the pop quiz, I just might try out their breakfast based on other reviews and photos, ya know, before another flash in-the-pan comes to the corner.
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