I've driven by Lou's Restaurant numerous times saying I'm going to stop in there one of these days. Well that's been going on for a few years and today me and Dad went. This has to be the most quaint and cozy vintage style diner in the area. A lunch counter with fresh baked pies and pastries. Soda & Beer on-tap, great coffee, trophies and old photos on the wall and home of 'Carmel's Award Winning Chili'.(I have to go back for that.) But it was breakfast time, and I opted for the special 'Eggs Louie' which was two perfectly poached eggs ontop of Canadian Bacon on a buttery english muffin covered in melted Cheddar cheese, served with hearty home fries. (see the photos) I'm glad I took the waitress' advice and got the special... It was absolutely delicious.
The service was great, our waitress refilled the coffee several times and checked in on us. Love this little restaurant and can't wait to bring the rest of the family there in the fall. If you're hungry and near Route 52 in Carmel or neighboring Kent, Stormville or East Fishkill... Skip the fast food and keep driving until you see the Lou's Small Red Restaurant... you'll be...
Read moreCame here for a breakfast sandwich and 2 coffees menu states 3.50 per a sandwich with meat. Ordered no meat got charged $12 with two coffees. Asked how much the sandwiches were very politely the older man at the counter top stepped outside at that moment and answered " how much is that car" charges are based on which vehicle you may driving. So expect to be judged automatically once you enter this premises without hesitation and smile on managements responses. Would not except that response from owner / manager. A simple response of I can show you the menu for pricing or let me provide you a recite in which was not even provided when asked would of been a good explanation of charges but instead an outside walk to the car was more necessary. Warning to all please come in a beat up car you will get priced and treated right. On a good note sandwich was good eggs were real not microwaved and bread was toasted cheese was melted if your ok paying for $12 for 1 egg and 1 cheese sandwiches I recommend Lou's...
Read moreWe are diner aficionados. This place has a limited menu for a "diner". It's a small place frequented by locals. Potatoes with breakfast weren't completely cooked. We were the only customers when we first arrived yet it took a long time to get our food. The up charges for deviations from the menu are ridiculous ($1.50 for an English muffin instead of toast).
Server was very friendly but took my husband's plate when it was full of potatoes that we planned to take home with us. It was a double order of potatoes. They made another order but it was less than what she took away and it was hot when I requested cold so I could put them in my...
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