I'm surprised it's taken me this long to write a review of the Inn. This is my favorite breakfast/ brunch place in town. Taste and friendliness of staff are the two areas is like to focus on today.
1. This isn't a swanky brunch place. Rather, it's a mix between a diner and mom and pop shop. The food, however, is tasty. I've had 6 of their egg dishes (the Pan de Mais and Avocado, Mushroom & Jack omelet are my standbys) and never have to use salt or pepper, just a little hot sauce for kick. Everyone knows they're lemon ricotta pancakes are delicious, so I'll just say I really like that you can order them by piece. I ALWAYS order just ONE as my dessert. Their home fries always approaches that line of being too oily, but never crosses it. They're tender with lots of crispy bits and and perfectly seasoned. I sometimes opt for the grits (when I want to feel "healthier"). While they're pretty plain, they're perfectly cooked and delicious with some butter and shredded cheddar, which they'll gladly give you. Oh, they also offer egg whites for those who want to sub. One last thing, if you want a hot sauce (that isn't from a jar), ask for their chipotle sauce for their Pan de Mais. It's smoky, a little creamy and delightfully spicy. It goes so well on any of their egg dishes!
2. The staff here is just the nicest. They're typically very busy on the weekends (get there before 11a to decrease your wait time), so their staff hustles, but I never feel rushed. Rather, I always feel welcomed and cared for. Across the board, the management, the servers and the bussers are nice people. They joke, they're patient and will help you out. I once asked the busser to please get our server because we needed more sweetener and instead, he went back and got it himself. The busser still let our server know and she came by a minute later and apologized for not doing it herself. Another good example is whenever they're busy, they all help each other out with running food, refilling coffee and checking in on folks. It's a tight space in there, but they make it work and do it well.
I love this place and as long as they remain consistent, they'll have a happy customer out of me, my friends, my colleagues, my students, my out-of-town guests and anyone else who asks me where to go for brunch. Lastly, if you're looking for two more reasons to come, know that they're local and women-owned.