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I am pretty sure that there are plenty of people who get frustrated by The Orange Table. Service is slow and it seems to be a bit disorganized. The wait can be long - not just for a table, but also for your food.
If its Saturday or Sunday breakfast, lunch or brunch-type meal, sit back, relax and take in the Scottsdale Center of the Arts and maybe even have a mojito, bloody mary, mimosa, or even choose a glass from their great WBTG (wines by the glass) program. If you're trying to have a work-day-hour-lunch, you'll be late back to the office. This is not a quick in, quick out option. If you're looking to fill your work day appetite, call in for take out.
I've had many versions of their omelets, pancakes, their seasonal cheese and fruit bagel option, lox and bagel, and today I had the Caprese. It was pretty good. Standard with the 4.5 rating. The mozzarella was good, not great. The tomatoes were a little under-ripe. But the sea salt, basil and olive oil are of obvious quality and even a tomato can have a bad day.
Like you might notice from my other reviews, I learn how to 'use' a place in so that I can get the greatest value for the money I am about to spend. I know its going to be packed on the weekend, so I go with my personal reading materials in tow, get a caffeinated beverage while I wait (they'll add it to your tab), and watch the people get frustrated. Because I am usually alone, I usually ask to sit at the counter and it works out really well for me. I strongly suggest a cappuccino or espresso either before or during your meal; oh, and let's not forget the fresh squeezed oj that I am pretty sure makes the world go around!
Folks, they have 11 tables inside, and probably seven or eight outside. The food is worth the wait, and the service staff, albeit a bit harried, is so friendly, especially if you're friendly to serve.
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