Philly Cheese, Please!
If you're like me, you're not wearing any pants right now. Also, if you're like me, you have a few places you frequent where the food is good but not perfect, and the service is fine, but not amazing- and yet you still like the place.
That pretty much sums up Uncle Sams. Imperfection meets comfort food and consistency. While UCs is not a first date spot, it's a great place to grab a lunch with a buddy, co-worker, etc.
I usually get the mushroom cheese steak, with fried mushroom & zucchini appetizer. I'm not sure who invented beer battering veggies, but I want to hug him/her. Pretty much- if it's fried at UCs, it will taste good!
On my most recent visit, the service was just outstanding. It was weird how good things went, much like going to Target and getting Nordstrom's style service. Drinks were always full, plenty of napkins, etc. It was refreshing because I often dial my expectations down at spots like these, where you're not there to be pampered.
In closing, Uncle Sam's is a good spot. Is it amazing? Nope. Life altering? Uh uhh. But it is good, consistent, and recently had terrific service. Sometimes that's just enough to make for a good outing.