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| - I wanted to love this place. I can't have gluten and the idea of going out to eat at a place where I could actually get pancakes really excited me! Sadly, I was disappointed.
We went on a Sunday after completing the Zombie Run at Sunset Park. It was myself and my teenage son and our bellies were hungry after putting in a good run. Just in case you're wondering--we were both killed by zombies before crossing the finish line.
Anyway, I figured it was a perfect time to try out The Maple Tree. I was surprised that there was no wait on a Sunday. I expected it would be really busy. There were two open tables in the small restaurant and the last one filled up shortly after we were seated. So, the place was full but there wasn't a line of people waiting or anything.
I was kind of disappointed with the decor. It was really blah and the weird topiary things on the back wall were just odd. I think they could really do something different to make the place feel cozier or even play up their maple theme a bit better.
The staff was great. Very friendly. We both ordered the red velvet pancakes; mine being gluten-free. I also ordered their maple latte. That latte was EXCELLENT. Loved it! And I'll just say now, I'd go back for the latte alone. However, the pancakes....they were flavorless. So, they are covered with cream cheese and toasted pecans. You pour you syrup over that and you have a wonderful flavor combination. But take a bite of the pancakes with none of the toppings and there is zero flavor. I'm not kidding; zero flavor! I thought maybe it was because mine were GF. I asked my son what he thought and his answer was, "They're good with all the toppings but when I take a bite of just pancakes, they don't taste like anything."
I'm giving this place 3 stars because of their friendly staff, that excellent latte and the fact that I only tried one item. Good service goes along way for me and I'm willing to give a place another shot based on that. Also, I found out there is another Maple Tree up here in Centennial. So, I will try again and see if I have any luck with their buttermilk pancakes.
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