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| - On a tour visit to Kent State today we stopped at this place for a sandwich here after based on the reviews. Four of us ordered different sandwiches and tried each. While they were all fabulous, we all agreed that James Harrison was our fav. Their menu was huge and had a grilled cheese sandwich for anyone. We also had the Dick Goddard (vege black bean burger melt), the Josh Cribbs (ham and turkey melt), and a Don King (either a double or single burger patty between TWO grilled cheese sandwiches!) Every selection had its own unique flavor combinations and was a perfect balance of crisp butter grilled bread, fillings and gooey melted cheese. They were very impressive.
The reason for four rather than five stars, the atmosphere was bare and boring. There wasn't any decor. They had a nice start to "hip" by writing their menu on a chalk board, but that was the end. The seating was old Subway restaurant booths I'm pretty sure. That is kinda uncomfortable for any more than two diners. They offer beer, but not in any environment I'd want to sit and enjoy one in! The regular and sweet potato fries were good, but nothing special. They coat them to get a nice crisp outside. We also got the mac and cheese bites. The sides are just frozen fried food... nothing fresh made.
Then, I'm just not sure how I feel about that tip jar at a counter order restaurant where you clear your own trash after. I get you'll bring out my food when it's done, but with the high pressure jar at the register, you're asking for tips for service, before the service.
This place did have some great melt sandwiches and I can see why it gets great reviews! Definitely a lunch joint to frequent
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