Based on the name and outside advertisements, you'd assume that this was some sort of pork style specialty house. Once inside you'd assume that it would smell like pork. You'd assume there would be pictures of swine everywhere. And you'd assume that not only will the menu be pork heavy, but that also the server would promote and encourage pork. So imagine my surprise when none of these things were true.
It wasn't a big deal though that it seems they were trying real hard to be a classy restaurant. But its an oink cafe. That means pig coffee to me. I want Bacon and an espresso. It should smell like Bacon and coffee. Or Bacon or coffee. It was more of a chemical smell.
The layout was odd too. There were apparently two entrances. What I thought was the front which is located street side might have been the back because when you walk in, its a weird long hallway type room filled with tables. (BTW it was packed) The other side had what looked like a main counter with a menu but we never got that far because this was a be seated by server place.
Decorations were odd too. There were SOME artsy pictures of swine. But mostly random pictures of art. I love art but it didn't fit.
Our server must have been a rookie. Not very attentive. She kind of just threw the crayons in front of my daughter. She didn't explain the menu at all. It took her forever to bring our drinks. And I even tried to break the ice by asking the standard "what would you get?" question. Her response, "I'm not really sure. I think everything's good." Ok when I hear that I get annoyed. Humuor me at least. Also know you product and services. And if your going to promote a "classy" resturant, then don't wear short shorts. Nothing made sense. On to the menu:
Basically the menu is basic items like sanwhiches and salads that have one or two Bacon strips. Ok. Well I got the salad. And to my surprise it was pretty good.
It was a fresh spinach salad with an assortment of seeds and fruit and Bacon bits. Also they had a custom dressing called Bacon dressing. Now it tasted nothing like Bacon. It was more of a sweet vinagerette of sort. It was good. The salad though was amazing. it wasn't over filled with everything. It was mostly spinach. And again very fresh.
Salad was good enough to give a three star. Also it wasn't a bad experience, just dissapointing. And the only reason I factor in the poor server is because the owner himself was walking around greeting people and when he got to us, he wasn't really engaged or genuine. So perhaps a lack of customer service training could be the reason for our poor service.
If your in the area and you want a salad for lunch, I'd recommend them.