The cliche is accurate; "you get what you ask for."
I knew it would be a tough day when Bernadette could not dedicate time to take my order. So, first, I got a greeting, then an "I'll be back." Then, I got some water, then a, "I'll be back." I saw Bernadette pass my table about five times before getting her attention to ask her name.
It was noticeable how I was alone and did not receive the same attention as other patrons who must frequent the area.
I was going to leave after receiving her name. Maybe that was her queue to take my order. I made my request known for well-done bacon. The chef honored my request by throwing the bacon to cook in grease for a few. I could tell by how crunchy the bacon came out. There was no bacon fat, pork flavor, or crunchy strips of greasy bacon.
The pancakes were nice and brown on the top, mushy and lacking underneath. The eggs were a rush job. They taste like they only sat on the grill long enough to lose the liquid form, then plop on the plate with some cheese.
The homefries also lacked attention to cooking detail. I assume someone tossed the potatoes on the grill, let one side get some color, then placed it on the plate, color side up. It could only go this way. The underside of what looked to be tasty homefries turned out to be mashed potatoes with a brown top. Again, the quality was a step below your typical diner fare.
Thank you, White Marsh; I will head to Catonsville for my...
Read moreI really enjoyed this diner and my Grandfather LOVES this place! I couldn't give it 5 stars however for a few reasons.
The menu is huge and overly complicated! There is such a thing as to much of a good thing. It was like reading a novella. Just pages and pages and pages. I mean the first to pages were just alcoholic drinks.... its nice to have variety, but to much variety is overwhelming!
We were crammed in there like sardines! I get wanting to allow for the most customers as possible. But we were so close to everyone else there we were practically sitting in each others laps. It was so hard to have conversations with each other because we were so close to everyone else that their conversations were coming in load and clear. Not to mention getting bumped into and feeling like we were going to get hit with a tray every time a waiter walks by.
Because it was so packed the wait staff was so busy we got overlooked a lot, and from the complaints I heard so did a lot of other people. This wasn't super horrible but mildly annoying for us, but for others who were on the verge of just leaving I could understand their pain. But, like I said you were very busy and full of customers so maybe you were just short staffed.
That being said:
The wait staff was amazing! Very friendly! The food was delicious and is priced very reasonably! I will...
Read moreWho wants to cook all week long? Not this chick. I needed a much need break from my kitchen and promised hubby breakfast, so we decided to pop in. We haven't been here in over a year and wow. When we walked in, we noticed the diner has made some upgrades and renovated the place.
To start, the male greeter needs to be taught if you are going to be at the front of the house, learn how to greet imcoming/outgoing patrons. He was not friendly at all, the female was moor receptive and warm. I am not sure if it had to do with that he is young, but still he represents the diner.
Once we were seated, we were told our server will be with us shortly. I believe his name was Yani (not sure of the spelling), was our server was very attentive and provided good customer service. First, he took our drink order, which was easy- COFFEE ☕! Once he brought back the coffee, he took our order. I ordered thr classic egg's benedict including home fries with a side of bacon, and hubby ordered a sausage omelet including home fries and toast which was supposed to be wheat but was served rye.
Everything was amazing and cooked to our satisfaction hence the extra star. I could've given easily 5 stars, but the greeter left a negative...
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