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| - I've been to the Porch for lunch 3 times, and service has varied quite a bit. My first time we went with a group of 14 on a single check, and several of the orders were misplaced for a while. The servers seemed disgruntled to deal with our big party. However, the last two times, service has been much better, with staff coming over to wipe down our table as soon as we selected it.
Food: Sandwiches are tasty (I particularly like the pork and arugula), although the bread is cut really thick and is rather hard to chew through. Pizzas are quite tasty (definitely of the thin-crust variety, so stay away Chicagoans!) as are the salads. Also, rocket=arugula (it's a British thing; not sure if they're trying to be posh or what).
Beware the cilantro water! They often have 2 jugs of tab water, one plain and one with lemons and other fruit, and a heaping bunch of cilantro. I love cilantro, but this was undrinkable. Go for the plain.
All in all, the place isn't as cheap as some nearby Craig St. options, but it makes up for it in quality of the food. Also, half off pizzas late at night, something like 9-close. Might have to go back for that!
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