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After all the rave reviews, I so looked forward to visiting this venerable establishment. The setting quaint like a small town hideaway nestled less than a block away from a major thoroughfare. The offerings: an all-star line-up of breakfast classics. How can one falter from such a winning combination?
A server with a mighty chip on her shoulder and adding insult to injury, a kitchen putting out pancakes that were thoroughly undercooked is how!
The sandwich board that blocks entry into their patio, prior to opening, states they are open every day from 9:00 to 3:00. While I can't speak to their closing time, they open when the server is good & ready. On the day I visited several minutes after nine despite the lineup and already searing heat. I suppose allowing customers to just sit comfortably while informing them that orders would only be taken once they open was too much of an imposition for her.
Diners were not served on a first come, first served basis either. Being first in line didn't seem to advance my place in this coveted institution one iota. As other patrons who were clearly behind me in the queue were served first.
Although Blueberry pancakes are not on their menu, several reviewers have praised Aunties & Uncles rendition. A request for these meant another delay while my haughty server had to check with the kitchen.
On first appearance and bite, this was a welcoming dish garnished with fresh strawberries and blueberries. The very outer edges slightly crispy and outer ring nice and fluffy. What followed in the very centre of the dish, a thoroughly unpleasant surprise: it seemed undercooked. Another bite confirmed with an unmistakable texture of raw dough... yuck! Given how long I had waited in line, place my order and for the food to finally arrive there was no desire, which would mean another delay and possible debate, to send it back.
A long-held fond wish to eat at Aunties & Uncles came crashing down with a rather remarkable thud.
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