Quinn's Cafe — Restaurant in Hockessin, Delaware

Our waitress was friendly, but neglected to tell us we had to pay at the counter up front after we sat there with empty plates and coffee cups for at least 20 minutes. So word of advice, don’t wait for your check at the table when you’re done... go to the front counter.

The creamed chip beef had a strange, off taste, and the cream sauce itself was extremely under-flavored. After shaking the pepper like a tambourine I was eventually able to breathe some life into this dish. This was strange for me considering I almost never touch the salt and pepper shakers in a restaurant, and definitely never had to for creamed chip beef before.

The thin, chip-like homefries were definitely a unique twist. However, they reminded me of stale, unsalted potato chips that have been left out of the bag and in a bowl at some family bbq for a few too many hours. Each fry had a mixed texture of crunchy, soft, mushy, and the overall flavor was just bland. By bland I don’t just mean they weren’t seasoned, but I couldn’t find a single glistening grain of salt.

The booth we sat in wasn’t the most comfortable, and being only 170 pounds, I was still afraid the creaking bench was going to collapse from under me at any given moment as it drooped, somewhat lopsided, and moaned sounds of a wooden bench that simply had enough. Overall, I really do have to say the staff was very nice, and I do feel somewhat guilty giving it three stars, but after all, you are coming...

In a word disappointed. Wasn't expecting much and got even less. Woman at register gave us a warm greeting when we entered. Beginning of service was nice enough. Ordered the Reuben. It was tasty but very thin layer of kraut and corned beef (sorry no pic) but even thinner then pics from other reviewers. Another at table got the chicken cheesesteak. Not sure why they didn't send it back because I tried it after they had finished a half. Chicken was plentiful but so dry as you can see from pic. It may have been really good had they mixed it all together. Service was almost nonexistent after initial greeting. Three people stood back in kitchen area talking amongst themselves. Our water wasn't refilled nor did anyone check on us. We had to call them to get a condiment. Would definitely...

I’m guessing lunch is not their specialty. We had a bowl of chili and three “light fluffy waffles.” Took awhile to get our meals. Chili was adequate and the slice of garlic bread was basically New York Texas Toast from the grocery store. Waffles appeared to be frozen grocery store purchase. Three small rectangular waffles with powdered sugar sprinkled over top. Disappointing. The cafe is also aged and needs a thorough cleaning. The dirt hanging from the ceiling fans was disgustingly as well as the air vents in the ceiling. On the other hand I will say the omelette and egg dishes which came by our booth looked large and appetizing. This was a miss for us, but maybe it’s all about...