From the outside, the Black Cat didnt stand out, but a coworker had said she was there and it was good, so in we went. As soon as we walked in, we could tell we made a good decision, the place was busy and bustling with energy. A shorter older man ( I found out later was one of the owners) sat us down in a booth. As we walked through, I said to my friend " I feel like I'm in New York!" Why? The Black Cat reminded me of a New York Deli, family run restaurant with colorful locals and good satisfying food.
We sat down and were greeted by our waitress, you know the type, the kind who remembers everything without writing it down, calls you hun, and never seems stressed even though she is clearly handling alot of tables.
I was feeling a biit under the weather, and as a vegetarian just wanted something simple. I asked if they were able to make me a grilled cheese ( it wasnt on the menu) and she said sure - it wont be a problem. My sandwich arrived - and not only was it delicious, it was made with real cheddar cheese - not the processed slice kind.
The sandwich hit the spot - and was perfectly grilled and delicious. My friend ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and it too by all accounts was delicious.
At one point a gentleman in a black shirt came over to our table to see how things were ( bear in mind this was a very busy restaurant, and it was a thoughtful gesture). I asked if he was the owner, he said yes, that he and is father were owners. Told me a great story of how they wanted a comfortable restaurant, and that our server was "training him". I told him how pleased I was, and that they were running a great establishment.
So here is what you can expect at the Black Cat - slightly retro inside, booths ,plastic menus -quality food and service. Prices are reasonable, service is friendly and I suspect if you become a regular they will always greet you by name. The black cat is busy and that is a testament to this hidden gem. I highly recommend checking out this great family run restaurant. See you at the cat!