The Egg — Restaurant in Fort Smith

I've dined here twice, and this place has issues.The first time, my food came out cold and I had to send it back, which isn't really a big deal. However, when my new food came out, my egg whites were not set. Somebody in the kitchen isn't paying attention. During my second visit, part of my order was wrong and the potatoes were undercooked for everybody seated at my table. Subpar food for one visit might just be an accident, but for two visits, I figure that's just the way the place operates. Aside from the food, the place doesn't seem to apply any sort of common sense to seating. During my first visit, my friends and I were seated at a cramped table in one of the most high traffic spots in the restaurant, wherein we could either have waitstaff and customers walking behind constantly, or sit back to back in close quarters with other customers. My hair was touching the hair of the woman behind me. Does it really make sense to put your tables so close to each other that the customers have no choice but to become close friends? During our second visit, we were sandwiched directly between two booths with young, energetic children peering over the seats at us. I expect this at the Waffle House or at McDonald's, but not at a place that charges $10 for breakfast. Maybe I'm a little bit sensitive, but the combination of mediocre food at poor seating have ensured that my friends and I won't...

My girls and I ate here on a Saturday morning. The waitress was very friendly and attentive to our special dietary requests. Between gluten sensitivities, soy allergies, and soft food limitations ordering is bit of a powwow involving us, the wait staff, and kitchen staff. Very pleased to say, in spite of the challenges, our waitress was patient. She ran back and forth to the kitchen to read labels and assist us in avoiding allergens. When our order came to the table, everthing tasted very food. The best part of our day is credited to our waitress. She knows her job well and performs her duties with kindness of heart. We will return again know we are not "food shamed" on account of our dietary needs. They have a gluten friendly menu versus gluten free. Most of the products cooked on the grill or in a pan are exposed to soy. The coffee is very good and they serve flavored creamers at the table. The brand they use for creamers does not...

Menu overload is a distinct possibility here. With so many options that all sound delicious I find it difficult to actually choose. That said, the couple of times I have been here my food has been served in a timely manner, hot and well-prepared (hollandaise included!). I have no idea how they manage to keep the tricky sauce smooth and fresh, but they do...and it's not the yucky packaged stuff most breakfast places try to pass off, either. (Or if it is, they have figured out how to make it better.) My poached eggs were perfectly cooked and my English muffins crisp. The staff is friendly, if not harried, as this place is always packed. My one complaint would be that the restaurant looks a little well-worn due to all the traffic- which isn't necessarily a bad thing! Even though it is loud in the restaurant, I was still able to carry on a private and much needed conversation with my son. He enjoyed it too and I am sure...