i guess if the thing that gets me to actually go there is that they give you a free burger for your birthday, then that may already be telling me something......
i really wanted to like this place. i met a couple of guys promoting it at the farmer's market shortly after it opened and we hit it off well. i promised to come in and give it a try. it has taken me awhile....
i'm not sure about the atmosphere - is it supposed to BE a bomb shelter? and if so, how is that an environment conducive to an enjoyable eating experience? the idea that i'm hiding out in danger of an attack does not whet my appetite. a 'bomb' coming overhead and dropping peanuts may tickle me when i'm 4 or 5, but now it sort of adds to the apprehension of the rest of the decor.
i think for watching a game on the tv, it would be a fun place. they have a variety of beer and, i agree, the staff is stellar. super friendly. if this was a place i'd want to hang out at, they would be the kind you could make fast friends with and i do love that a lot.
5 stars for them on that front.
the black bean burger isn't bad as a vegan option. they say they make it in-house and that always impresses me, instead of just slapping a boca burger on the menu and saying they cater to vegetarians. any price for a store bought meat alternative isn't worth it - it's like going out and paying for ramen noodles!
this one is good. a little spicy, fresh bun and lettuce and tomato. i do think that for the price, a side should come with it - and paying for onion? really?
points for playing '80s music! a day i hear 'man in the mirror' and simple minds from the end of breakfast club is a good day.