This place - you get what you pay for. That has always been the way of the Grenadier Cafe.
However, there was always a good breakfast special. Even on the weekends - if you were there before 11, you could have an acceptable meal without breaking the bank - and there was free coffee.
This is no more.
Monday - Friday before 11 you can still grab yourself the $2.99 special, but for most people who work that's just not attainable. And with the weekend special gone, there's really nothing calling you anymore.
Early to noon on a Saturday the local running groups meet up, and discuss all the proper tights, and strides, and other such things to move quickly. So, if you're looking to break into that circle, this might be a good hang out. Otherwise, move on.
I've been twice in two weeks, because it used to hold charm for me. But that was a couple of years back now. Now, I just see the fake tree - not as an adventure - but as something collecting dust that could spill into my meal at any time.
The eggs aren't the best - but they're not the worst. And while they may no longer have pitchers of water you can pour from, yourself, they do provide each table with a bottle of ketchup. In the glory days you had to squeeze what little you could out of the packets.
So - there's that one benefit - ketchup for all.
The burgers? M'eh... skip it. Dry. That's what they are. And they're not cheap either. Ten bucks for a burger and fries? There are enough specialty places around.
Still - if I'm up at 8:00, without work, Monday to Friday - I know where I'll be heading for breakfast...