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| - When I was first moving to the area, my realtor brought me to Cafe Monte for breakfast, and I remember a good experience. We sat inside, and I had the Eggs Benedict.
Today went to lunch, and did have a reservation--my dining companion likes to eat outside. Our reservation was for 1:00. Our table was not ready and had to wait about fifteen minutes. Another person showed up, and was seated right away at a table outside, they too must have had a reservation. My guess is they were regulars, as the waiter seemed to know them, and spent a fair amount of time talking with them.
Our waiter was very slow and seemed to spend a lot of time socializing with the regulars who were seated before us.
We finally did give our drink order. We have a running test, my girlfriend likes lime in her water, and we will always order, asking for lime--the test is if they actually listen and bring the lime or lemon--our waiter did not pass.
My girlfriend had the Quiche Lorraine, and I had the Beef Short Rib Baguette, which is supposed to be their more popular sandwich. The sandwich -- short rib, caramelized onions, provolone cheese and arugula. I could not detect any onions, and the sandwich was too greasy for me--I couldn't finish it. The quiche was very good, and my girlfriend finished her whole plate, which doesn't happen often, so you know it was good.
Our waiter never did come around to ask how everything was, never asked if I wanted another drink, must have been too distracted talking with the regulars at the other table. I was finally able to flag our waiter down to ask for our check. The hostess didn't seem very friendly as well. I would think management or the owner realize that the hostess is the first impression and the wait staff represent the establishment. The restaurant was not that busy, so I really can't understand the slow service. Based on this experience, I don't think I'd go back.
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