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| - I can easily see why there are so many mixed reviews for this place: it's divey, it's crowded, it's got cheap if basic breakfast eats, the service is just fine, and--in all honesty--you could probably say the place needs a deep clean (I say this because I slipped and slid all the way to the bathroom in my can-handle-icy winter boots). BUTTTTT it's perfect for what it is. We showed up at 9am on a Sunday, beating the church brunch rush, and had our food within 10 minutes. I was a bit worried about vegetarian options, but I needn't have been: they had plenty. My veggie omelet was good, if basic, incredibly HUGE and came with a massive side of onion-topped potatoes and two slices of toast. The potatoes were perfect, just the right amount of crisp. My husband's biscuits and gravy were less impressive: he got maybe a quarter cup of gravy atop both of his biscuits...why so little? And then the woman next to us got about two cups atop hers...why so much more? We asked if she ordered extra and she said no, so don't expect consistency with food ratios at Big Al's, is the lesson here. Overall, we got out of there with very full bellies for very cheap prices and my husband has already suggested going back. If you're hesitating, definitely give Big Al's a try and see for yourself. You won't have a bad experience, just a basic breakfast diner one--but what more could you honestly expect?
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