Due to travel and the pandemic, it's been over one year since I visited Merritt Canteen, and I finally stopped in today Sept. 1, '20.  I've been a patron for 30 years and never had an experience to complain about until now.  Actually, this is more of constructive criticism than a complaint, that the conditions there have really slipped compared to how air-tight it normally has been. Upon ordering, I was not asked what I wanted on my bacon & egg burger. I had to announce it myself. When delivered to my table and presented the bill, there was a $2.00 charge for a small cup of water, which I refused. They never charged for water before, and nobody else charges for a cup of water. I'm fine with paying a small price for a cup of water, but come on, $2.00...?  My regular sized order of onion rings, at $3.50, was only eight skinny medium sized rings - (See attached picture). Much too expensive for the quantity/volume given even considering they are very good rings.  After providing my credit card to pay, I asked for ketchup which was forgotten by the staff and I had to approach the counter and ask again. Finally, the place was clean, but several fruit flies kept me company hovering all around me and my food while I ate. If this is the new normal at Merritt Canteen, I am definitely not inclined to return again when there are so many other decent burger joint options available in the bordering area offering a better overall experience.