The Kitchen (TK) — Restaurant in City of Syracuse

I got the garbage plate to go, so this will be more about just that than the service, etc... As a former Rochesterian, I am super critical of garbage plates. So, let's start with the great. The mac salad was on point, creamy but not soupy, just the right amount of additions, etc. 10/10 for the mac salad. Same for the fries, good texture, holds up to the sauce, properly seasoned.

I'm a 1 and 1 plater and the cheeseburger and hot dog were also very good, with quality ingredients, cooked and presented properly, etc. The hot dog especially was very robust both physically and the flavor.

The baked beans were also very good; The plate purist in me likes two sides instead of three but the baked beans are a common option, and the addition of a third side didn't mess up the critical hot potato/cold mac balance too much, especially since it was to-go.

The meat sauce... To me it's a bit more Bill Greys than Tahoes flavor-wise, has a nice sweetness to it, and is generous with the amount of meat. Personal preference I like mine a touch spicier (heat and brown spice) but this is very good.

My only other constructive criticism is the lack of chopped white onions and yellow mustard drizzle on top. It's definitely not a deal breaker though!

Overall this is a great plate, OG enough to be legit but also different enough to not just be another clone. The things that need to be on point were, and I appreciate the differences as well. This is probably the best plate I've had outside ROC, even better than my old favorite at The Brine Well...

Would’ve liked to try their food, but unfortunately, the guys were too busy to take my order. Didn’t even acknowledge that I was waiting at the counter. He knew that I was there, and didn’t have the common courtesy to say that he would be with me shortly. Talked to another patron, that told me the same thing. Customer service is the key to success. This place doesn’t have it. The owner might want to change some things if he wants to...

We’ve been going to Chadwick’s once a week for about a year, enjoying The Kitchen’s food every single time. Excellent wings, amazing salmon and grits, the cheeseburger sub is so flavorful, even a simple cheeseburger is delicious. Fries are cooked to order, hot and crispy. For a real treat, have the crab boil - outstanding! And shrimp anyway you order it is succulent and perfectly done. Friendly service,...