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| - Chloe wanted pancakes and we were across town, a side we rarely travel to. We searched "pancakes" near our "current location" and Zenaida's Cafe popped up. 5 stars and about 150 reviews?! Hmmmmmm...our curiosity was sparked!
We pulled up. It looked like a little "homemade" Italian restaurant from out front.
We walked in, and I was utterly confused. The decor definitely throws you off. There's this colorful tile that really doesn't do much for the space, and an awkward lounge spot right near the front door with fake fruit in a bowl and everything. Hmmmmm....
The tables are not very inviting...the overall look of the restaurant is not really enticing. If it didn't have 5-Stars, we would have walked out before we even sat down. There must be something about the food or Yelp has really done us wrong!
We were seated in a 2-top off to the side of the room. The waiter came by to take our drink orders. I requested a decaf coffee and he quickly responded "it's instant!" I scrunched up my nose and politely declined. "We will just take a water then..." This place is not off to a good start. I didn't know restaurants would ever serve instant coffee in this day & age haha!
We couldn't quite decide what to get. For me, the menu is really limited. A lot of bacon / pork / beef options but I don't eat any of those things. I settled for the basic breakfast with 2 eggs, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes and English muffin (even though I can't eat gluten). They don't have gluten-free options. Chloe ordered the waffle.
As we waited for our meal, the waitress brought over a pail of homemade chips with garlic aioli. THEY WERE SO GOOD. Thin, not overly crispy, and seasoned to perfection. The aioli was good, but it wasn't needed. The chips were amazing as a stand-alone.
Our food was served quickly. My eggs were perfect. I was actually really impressed with how perfectly "over medium" they were. Turkey sausage was just OK. You can't really rate an English muffin. They are always good haha!
Chloe's waffle, on the other hand, was INCREDIBLE. The waffle itself was fluffy, thick and served to the perfect texture. It was covered with homemade whipped cream that I think was sprinkled with cinnamon. There were fresh cut strawberries covering the top of the waffle. It was soooooooo good. She didn't use any of the syrup provided. The whipped cream was just the perfect sweetness to compliment the waffle. On the side, Chloe opted for the thick-cut bacon. She said it was amazing.
After our meal, they brought out some homemade cookies complements of the chef. The cookies were topped with their homemade whipped cream. The cookies were warm and delicious. We took 2 to go, shared one at the table. Wow.
The service was decent. The chef came out to touch tables before we were served, but had he come out after we ate, I would have thanked him for such a perfect meal. With all of the chain restaurants and stuck-up chefs on the strip that just leave their name on the marquee while rarely making an appearance, I appreciated the fact that this chef came out to greet his guests and ask how everything is tasting.
I'm not sure if/when we can go back because it's clear across town, but this place deserves the 5 star rating it has. Don't be thrown off by the decor. It's really not an issue if the food is THAT delicious!
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