My husband and I stopped here for lunch after a nice hike at John Bryan State Park. We got here early enough that we didn’t have to wait for a table at all! We had the option for indoor or outdoor dining and we chose outdoor. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We were able to order quickly, and we were happy to find several vegetarian options. We opted for the veggie burger with the sweet potato patty. We loved that we had options for the type of veggie burger patty that we wanted! The other option was a black bean patty. We also ordered a few beers (beer menu pictured, but note it will most likely change). While we waited for our food, it was awesome seeing so many cyclists using the Little Miami Trail and even stopping here for a bite to eat. Our burgers were delicious (see pictures) and held together nicely, which is an incredible compliment to the chef because, as many people know, veggie burgers (not including Beyond Burgers and Impossible Burgers) don’t often hold up well and often fall apart halfway through. Not this one! It was great! The restaurant got really busy around us, and by the time we we’re finishing up our second beers, people were on a 30 minute wait list for their table. I really do recommend this restaurant; however, if you don’t come early, do come with patience and kindness for the staff, as you’ll have to wait for your table and they’ll be really busy, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a great experience once you get to sit down and start enjoying yourself! And you might want to save yourself a parking headache and just ride your bikes here! I think you’ll be really...
Read moreGot there and they were not busy. Took a few minutes till someone came to get drink orders. We order a bowl of soup as an appetizer. Then ordered a Reuben Sandwich with fries, daughter got a pizza sandwich. The menu said $12.45 for my reuben. Soup came out just as they brought our food. Was like pulling teeth to get drink refills. We had to keep asking for them. Food came and was terrible. Our server asked if we needed anything else because he would be busy outside. Guess indoor guests don't matter. The corned beef was dry and hard, hardly any sauce on it, daughter's sammie was same. Hardly any sauce, cheese or pepperoni. Bill comes and they charge me $14.07 for my reuben. I ask about it and was told they did a price increase and it was on the menu. Um, no, it said $12.45. The lady went to look and said I must have been given an old menu(not my fault). She said she would fix it. Came back and told me that the extra charge was for extra thousand island dressing! Did not remove the incorrect charge, just kept trying to suggest what it was that cost extra. At the bottom of my bill was a food tax, a bar tax(I had unsweet tea, daughter had Mt Dew) and another tax. The entire experience was ridiculous! First and last time there.... You know, they keep saying to be patient as most places are short staffed. Five people(servers) just stood around talking doing NOTHING. We were more than patient. If you want people to frequent your business, then do your job. We were overcharged, we sat with empty glasses, then they kept coming around once the bill was delivered in a hurry to collect payment. We...
Read moreA Masterclass in How Not to Welcome a Party of Eleven.
If you’re looking for a place that can truly turn an empty restaurant into a theatrical experience of “We’d rather you didn’t come in,” Peaches Grill is the place to go! We showed up on a quiet Monday afternoon with a party of eleven—well, technically nine at the door because a mom and her baby were finishing up breastfeeding in the car. Despite the place being nearly empty—eight staff members, two customers, and all the space in the world—they told us we couldn’t be seated until every single one of us was physically present. Company policy, apparently, is a great way to make sure no one feels welcome.
After a round of “Let me check with my manager,” they finally decided to seat us—though it felt like we were being granted entry to a secret club we never asked to join. From that point on, the service was as cheerful as a raincloud. Our server looked like they’d rather be anywhere else, and the restaurant’s cleanliness was, let’s say, “casually overlooked.” Bonus points for the staff member smoking right next to the kids’ game area—definitely a unique touch.
The food? Utterly average, which might have been fine if we hadn’t been forced to pay a mandatory 20% tip for the privilege of all this “service.” In a town like Yellow Springs, there are plenty of other places where you can actually feel like your presence is appreciated. So if you’re into a side of attitude with your meal, by all means, Peaches Grill has...
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