So once upon a time, I wrote a review where I said that I didn't recommend The Porch for a full, satisfying meal. At the time I meant what I said, because I honestly hadn't had a super awesome lunch or dinner here yet. But now that's changed, so I feel obligated to update my opinion in writing.
I admit, I'm not at the point that I can say "yeah 5 stars!" - I haven't quite forgotten The Porch's history of having hit or miss service, or the bitter quiche and overcooked "meh" burger that drove me away previously. Still, the last few times I've been here have showed consistent and major signs of improvement, particularly in terms of the food. I now have an excellent favorite go-to food here: their prime rib sandwich. It's juicy, delicious, and perfectly topped with cheese, greens and onions - the whole combination just melts in my mouth. Add in a side of The Porch's amazing crispy taters and I'm set - mmmm! I've also had the chance to sample their pizzas and a couple salads, and I haven't had any complaints about those - I actually really enjoyed sampling the interesting ingredient mixes concocted for those menu items.
Oh, and of course I have to give a thumbs up on their drinks! Unique cocktails like the Pineapple Sage Margarita make this an excellent place to go for a happy hour, and I absolutely have to give a nod of respect to any place that carries Wigle Whiskey options (yum!).
I think that despite the rocky start we had, I'll definitely keep coming back to explore The Porch's menu now - based on my last few meals here, they've really started to find their stride in terms of meal planning. Besides, I feel obligated to help support any business that does as much to use local ingredients and even make some of their own as The Porch does. Perfect they are not, but they're definitely a two-thumbs up kind of place!