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When you first walk in, there's a tiny little entry with a wall blocking most of the restaurant. If it's crowded (which it was on a Sunday morning around 11), you'll be stuck in a very awkward place. People trying to get in, close the door, wait in line AND people trying to get out. I would estimate there's between 15-20 tables here?
The décor is pretty cool. Walls are painted a vibrant, mustard-y yellow color, with lots of accent color (chairs are teal!). The artwork is fresh and original. There is definitely a Southwestern vibe and I was hoping the menu mimicked that.
We waited only about ten minutes for a table, but were greeted almost as soon as we sat down. Our waitress was very friendly and fast. I had the Bacon Avocado Benedict. It was so good. The bacon was nice and thick, delicious guacamole mash on the bottom of the perfectly toasted muffin. The egg was expertly poached and topped with a zingy chipotle sauce. I ordered an extra side of sausage and with the side of fruit that comes with it- I had more than enough food.
My boyfriend got the stuffed berry french toast and although I did not try it, he said it was really good.
Our food came out quickly, but the presentation did not look rushed. Everything was fresh, beautiful and carefully prepared.
I was also really impressed with the wall of hot sauce. Not sure why I thought it was so cute, but I liked having lots of options to spice up my brunch.
We paid about $31 for our breakfast and milks and were both thoroughly satisfied.
Parking anywhere in Lakewood can be daunting, but we were able to find a spot easily.
This is definitely someplace we will return!
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