First let me say the food here was outstanding. The kitchen staff really knows what they are doing and I would put their burger at the top next to anyone in Riverdale. Outside of this though our experience wasn't too great.
We decided to try this spot because it was one of two places in Riverdale that offered an unlimited brunch. Place was dead on arrival, and the waitress said to us typically brunch goes for 90 minutes before they have to turn tables over, but if the place is empty they wouldn't enforce it.
Drinks were what you would expect for an unlimited, pitcher of mimosa that was mostly orange juice.
We get to about the 90 minute mark and one of us has to walk over to the waitress to request another pitcher of OJ. 5 minutes later she comes over and tells us its going to be 25 dollars because we missed the 90 minute window. We tell her we had been waiting a while, etc, and ask her to reconsider. She storms off, returns with a pitcher (which I think may have been entirely OJ), drops it on the table without making eye contact with us.
I didn't think too much of it - she was young and kids will be kids given the inexperience. The staff now completely ignores us for the rest of the time there.
When its time to leave I go up to the bar and have to ask for my check, because again they would not approach us. I leave a 35 dollar tip on a 120 subtotal, thinking I was being generous.
Later that evening I check my receipt and realized they had added a service charge onto the bill which I didn't see. I probably should have caught it, but I was in a rush to leave, was tipsy, and never in my wildest dreams would I have expected an added service charge on a 3-top.
I called them and requested they take the service charge off, because clearly this was a case of double tipping. They didn't inform me nor was it clear there was a tip added to the bill. To be nice I even suggested they take off their 20 dollar service tip, and keep the 35 dollar tip that I left.
The bartender, who in hind sight was probably the one who handed me the check with the service charge on it, basically said it was my responsibility to look at the check and understand the bill. Fair, but still, the service was not worthy of a 55 dollar tip on a 120 dollar bill, and clearly they took advantage of me trying to get out of there quickly, and being tipsy.
She took my name and number saying she would hand it off to the manager, although I'm sure it immediately went in the trash because I never received a phone call and was charged what would equate to a 50% tip on the bill.
Again, never in my entire life, both as a server and patron of restaurants, have ever seen a service charge added to a 3-top. Avoid this place and go up the block to tortoise and hare, they have an unlimited brunch with staff who won't treat you like garbage and try to...
Read moreWow, I am so happy this place opened up in my neighborhood. It's still in it's soft opening stages, but even for its soft opening weekend the service, the drinks and the food has been exceptional. The owners of this place used to own the diner I frequented very often. The diner was in the neighborhood for over 30 years and was a huge part of our community. We are so happy this family is back, better than ever.
I went the opening night on Friday and went back last night with my sister because I wanted her to try the food. Friday night, the entire bar was packed out with locals, family, friends all having a great time. People were enjoying the music and the company they were surrounded with.
I went back last night to have my sister check out the spot. It was a bit slower than the previous night but again, it's been a soft opening weekend so the neighborhood isn't really sure this place is open yet. We tried the paneer kati rolls, the butter chicken sampler and the butter chicken wings. Everything was so delicious. There was an explosion of flavor the minute you bit into the Kati roll. I've had Kati rolls in the city but they were either too spicy, too messy or just not what I want. These Kati rolls were just perfect, they came with a side of mint chutney. The star of the menu though, is definitely the butter chicken wings. They are some of the best wings I've ever had. The sauce slathered on the wings was just perfection, flavor was out of this world and unlike anything I've tried before.
The food was amazing, but the drinks were out of this world. I highly recommend Next Stop, Tequila and the Broadway Buzz. Both were equally delicious, refreshing and just what I needed.
Highly recommend this place to everyone, once they are up and running everyday. A gem has been added into our neighbors. Urban...
Read moreWe decided to finally try this place and we were not disappointed. The name is apropos-- The Last Stop! It is at the last stop on the one train heading to Van Cortland- in a centralized location, with plenty of parking on the street, you might have to walk a block or so, but nothing we couldn't benefit from. The initial impression of this place was WOW! I walked into beautiful pulsating music that was not deafening, I could still hear the conversations around me. The decor was like a flower garden -- beautiful, but not overdone, personally I would go a little brighter, it was a bit dark inside, but overall nice! The person on the phone, taking my order was very well-mannered and prompt. When I arrived the host immediately addressed me and pointed me to where I should pick up my order. The service was quick! Now for the actual food impressions: The salad was fresh and crunchy-- loved it! Mac and cheese was out of this world creamy and soulful and good. The jalapeno samosas were on the small side, could be bigger, but truly delicious. The wings were big and tasty, but had too much sauce on it, which took away from the taste of the meat itself. The chicken platter was incredibly delicious and filling, it was perfect! The fries were meh, too wilted and oily. The Cuban sandwich was Amazing! It had crunch in the places that should have crunch and the meat was eyes-rolling-in- the- back-of -your-head good! It was layered beautifully and the sour dough bread was mmm good! Just a bit oily. The churros were crunchy yet doughy at the same time . They were nicely done and they traveled well. Some places serve authentic vanilla ice cream, even to go, with their churros. Excellent food overall. If you have not yet tried this place, please...
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