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| - We were a group of approximately 45 people that reserved space in Batch's basement for a birthday party - so, disclaimer, this review is based solely off an experience being served as part of a larger group.
First, parking. There are many cheaper lots in the area - don't fall for the $5.00 per hour street parking located around the restaurant. A block east, you'll find lots with $5.00 to $10.00 flat rates instead.
Second, the service. Our servers did the best they could, but Batch bit off more than they could chew when they took our reservation. Our dinner began at 7:00 PM, but our orders weren't taken until about 8:00 PM. Our appetizers didn't arrive until an hour later, and our mains didn't arrive until another hour thereafter. For a 3-course dinner, we weren't able to leave and pay our bills until 11:00 PM. It was a LONG evening, and felt even longer waiting for our food. As well, despite having promised the birthday celebrant that separate bills could be provided after the meal, Batch suddenly only allowed us to use 2 credit cards per table when paying our bills (between 9 people), so that was another messy process sprung on us at the last minute, and certainly wasn't appreciated.
Third, the food. It was a hit and miss, but we enjoyed certain parts of the menu. The chicken wing appetizers were quite delicious - really enjoyed these, it had a great texture and crispiness despite being covered in sauce. The Batch burger was another favourite, and was tender, juicy and delicious. We weren't a fan of the Batch home fries - way too thick and undercooked.
Overall, not a bad spot with a really nice and chill vibe. It definitely looks like a nice place to grab drinks after work at a reasonable price, the servers are very friendly, and the dishes we enjoyed were certainly a hit.
However, if I do return, I'd rather come back here as a couple or a smaller group - not sure I'd recommend this place for a larger gathering (too stressful, and our guests weren't happy with waiting several hours to complete their meals).
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