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Sat down, read the menu, and it was straight-forward, diner-type food. Liver and onions, chicken parm, burgers, fried cod sandwich, breakfast... My experience is that when places like that try to do everything, they end up doing nothing.
I ordered a double patty burger with pickles, cheese, thousand island dressing, and fried onions. With a side of fries. I kept my expectations low, thinking when it sucked, I could waltz next door to Safeway, and have them make me a sandwich.
Lunch comes, and comes quickly. Soft and fresh sesame bun, two hand-formed, thick beef patties, and all the fixins. Fries were made fresh, medium cut, totally non-oily. I ate EVERY bite. Like, stab the stray onion nib on the plate with the toothpick, kinda every bite.
The place offers homemade pies and ice cream. I had a slice of mud pie. $3, mind you. That was scoffed as well.
My friend had egg salad and a hot fudge sundae. Bill for both of us, including beverages (refilled without asking, btw), was $21.
To me, the low prices were just bonus. I have no problem paying gobs of (someone else's) money for great food. But, this place had it all. Homestyle, fresh, good food, friendly and attentive servers and management, and, great prices.
I can't wait to go back. :)
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