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| - So I'm typically a fan of this place, but in all honesty, their service is what's really dragging them down to a 3 star rating. Every time I walk in here, there is no greeting or anything, and customers are kind of just left there looking around confused trying to figure out whether or not they are meant to seat themselves.
Given, they are relatively short-staffed for a busy Thursday lunch hour. The place is bustling and busy, and with only 2 friendly servers (and apparently only 1 chef) people are bound to be a little neglected.
My first time here for lunch after coming here for brunch and dinner a number of times, I went for the calamari salad while my friend had the mushroom sandwich. After waiting almost an hour, food arrives (what can I say? Our expectations for slow-service here prepared us). For a calamari salad as an entree, this thing was puny. Like - a side salad with calamari plopped on top. However, as small and unsatisfying as it was, it sure was tasty. The olive encrusted bread that came on the side was delicious.
My friend's plate came with a wonderfully toasted mushroom sandwich and side salad that seemed far more filling, and she savoured every bit of it. WIth a window-side table and the sunshine filtering in, it makes for a great people-watching on a lazy afternoon.
The upside about the teensy salad was that it left room for dessert, which is where they really shine. Deliciously light miniature cakes and a range of gelato flavours that are juuuuuuust right, and a really lovely atmosphere, are what keep me coming back.
If only they could whip their service into shape!
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