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| - After Sunday mass, we took my parents here for brunch. Our reservation for 6 was promptly seated. We ordered the waffles, blue corn griddle cakes, biscuits, and the ship wreck. All of the plates were each its own flavorful phenomenon. The biscuit dish (my order) was absolutely divine.
After dinner, I asked to meet the head chef. My family and I complimented her on a exquisite feast. She then took the time to take my daughters into the garden for a tour where she also helped them make flower bouquets for my mother and I.
The chefs there grow their own herbs and vegetables which they use in their uniquely inspired dishes. The rest of the ingredients are purchased, the chef explained, from local farmers and growers in support of the community.
The cafe only accepts reservations for 6 or more people. However, the cafe is a very popular spot and they will allow you to call ahead while you're on your way there. On a typical Sunday, there can be as many as 60 hungry guests waiting outside when the door opens.
The prices and menu options are not comparable to Bob Evans or Cracker Barrel, so don't expect that when you dine here. Each dish is a large helping of flavorful and carefully crafted deliciousness. I also appreciated the fact that the cafe buys from local growers and grows their own as well. This is a rare, and by reading some of the other reviews on here, sadly unappreciated find.
Side note, my mother got a bowl of corn chowder that was exquisite. My daughter and I split a side of their bacon, which was unlike any other bacon we had ever had - it had crushed pecans and brown sugar on it.
If anyone has anything negative to say about anything this cafe, they are better off staying home. My family and I all sampled each others meals and were completely blown away. I would give this cafe more stars if I could. The staff was also comfortably warm and inviting. Our server, the two baristas, hostess and head chef were all very warm, open to conversation, and seemed to take pride in their cafe.
We will certainly be back. Luckys is one of the treasures in our fine city of Cleveland.
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