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| - This is my 2nd review of Red's Diner on 4th street - as I've visited this little joint more than I've seen my parents, over the last 6 months.
Just to clarify on a few of the standard tips/questions regarding parking, wheelchair accessibility, and liquor licensing.
1) They don't have a FULL bar, but they serve more than beer & wine
2) There is a step, and the doorway is narrow, so depending on the size & style of the wheelchair, access with assistance is possible
3) There are reserved parking spots on 15th ave, attached to the lot of the Rose & Crown. On the south side of the road, right next to the sidewalk - these three spots are marked for Red's Diner
I remain aligned with my first review, but after more flirting with the menu and a few cool clientele experiences I have even more great things to say about Red's.
I'll just get a few food glitches out of the way first -- I think they make hollandaise from scratch, it's way too buttery & salty - the consistency is all wrong. I don't mind if you use a package from the store, I'd rather have nice sauce on my bennies. If you do get the bennies, ask for your sauce on the side.
Second food issue - Poutine get's 1 star. I know Poutine. I dream of it, I crave it, and I know the good & the bad. Could've been an off day - but the dish I had was soggy fries, runny & salty gravy, and mini-lumps of mozzarella. mozzarella!!
On to the good stuff!
After being open for 9 months, I'm surprised there hasn't been more staff turnover. I can't speak for BOH or Kitchen, but the same friendly girls at the front have been there since Day 1. They're not silver service, and that's fine by me. Solid serving staff, they uphold the brand well.
This is great breakfast food, with an even better atmosphere.
**My current go-to brekkie - buckwheat pancakes with a side of honey yogurt. 5 stars.
KLM
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