Toast was delicious. They are dog friendly which is a huge plus for us. We enjoyed the bacon fried…read morerice and Trashy Hashy. Both were equally delicious. There was a lot of food and for breakfast, for a lighter meal, we could have split one. We each ended up taking half home. The staff was friendly and quick. Everything went well on the Friday morning we ate there.

The food here is average for the price point. Service was good…read more Although I didn't watch the show Friends, I felt like we walked into a restaurant based on the set of that show. It was pleasant enough but we all wish the food was better. We all agreed that the avocado toast was the most memorable.

Cute coffee shop in downtown Birmingham with lots of places to sit!! My friends and I were walking…read morearound and were excited to give this place a try. Coffee was pretty good and the ambiance was a good place to sit and hang for a while. I would stop by if I were in the area again!

Good barista team; great accurate descriptions of my guests complex drink requirements. Happy…read morecustomer service and quick service. Pretty uptown decor though the prominence of "To-Go" orders seems too in-your-face for the more humane, walk-in or dine-in orders. The proof of this is mgmt's posting of shrill "PKEASE DON'T TOUCH!!" Signs. The in-house orders are much quieter right next to them but why put the other less committed customer orders in all our faces? Nice comfortable interior (too few seats) and nice outdoor patio as well.

We ate here for a birthday dinner. Had a very memorable evening from the moment we arrived until…read morewe left. The staff was phenomenal, the food was really well prepared and the atmosphere was just right. Whether you are here for a date night, a group outing, a business dinner or a celebration, you can't go wrong with 220 Merrill. The steaks are excellent, I really enjoyed the calamari appetizer and of course the millionaire's fried rice was awesome. Save room for the Biscoff cookie dessert. It is totally worth it. Will eat here again if we have the chance.

To start, I want to say the vibes are always good here! I love the ambiance and the food is…read moredelicious. Definitely a place to come with your friends after a long week or day of work to enjoy the happy hour specials! The menu has many food and drink specials from 3-6:30pm. I've never been disappointed! Our waitress was great and made sure we had a well spent girl dinner :)

This place is super cute and trendy. The food is delicious but I can see that if you go at an…read moreextremely busy time that it can feel extremely claustrophobic inside of the place. It feels very cut off and not an open layout at all. The drink menu was pretty unique and delicious. I had the salmon and my friend got a steak with the potato which was one of the best baked potato's I have had in a long time if not ever. The appetizer we split was spinach dip and it was so good however, they could include more crisps as we had to order more for the dip which was an up charge another thing to note (even though I did not get the item) it was refreshing to see that the menu stated the salad dressings were seed oil free which can be make it or break it for some people.

Been to social a few times over the years mostly dinner and happy hour. Today was brunch for a…read morefriends birthday. Some dishes were hit and miss. I had a breakfast sandwich it was good the side salad on the plate was not needed and would of been better with a fruit cup. Kale salads were hit and miss with too salty and salmon overcooked. Lox scramble was just bad over salted and not eatable. Lemon pancakes were amazing. Service was ok. Ambience is nice.!

The food was great ( except the burrata) that was tasteless…read more Everything else was great the drinks were amazing too and looked good. Service was excellent Ambience was also great

It was fabulous to return to Madam! Excellent experience. Thank you to Michael for exceptional…read moreservice! He was very attentive, kind, and helpful. I really enjoyed my French onion soup and Caesar salad. The salad was very crisp and fresh. We had the Burrata as our starter and it was beautiful. My friend enjoyed her lobster benedict. They offer a variety of lovely coffee and espresso drinks. I very much liked my hazelnut latte and a cardamom latte too. The atmosphere is lovely! I love all the art and modern decor. It's a bright space with lots of natural light. Relaxed vibes and we didn't feel rushed. Easy free parking on Sundays. There is a parking garage right around the corner.

Great brunch spot! Came for Father's Day with my F-I-L and had an excellent brunch. It's a small…read moreplace but there is ample seating and they did a ton of take-out. The 6 of us sat near the front and were quickly brought water and coffee. I ordered a breakfast bowl and dad got a waffle with a bunch of fruit. The food was excellent as was the service. We will definitely be back.

We recently stopped by The Shine Cafe and had an overall good experience with a few areas that…read morecould use improvement. I ordered the "Double Trouble" -- French toast loaded with cookie dough, Oreos, Nutella, and chocolate sauce. Let me just say... that dish is a train straight to diabetes. In all seriousness, it was absolutely delicious and indulgent, but definitely on the overly sweet side. If you have a serious sweet tooth, this one's for you. My wife went with the Classic Eggs Benedict, and that was excellent -- well-balanced flavors and cooked just right. The breakfast potatoes, however, were a bit bland. They were cooked well texture-wise but could definitely use more seasoning. Service was so-so, though it seemed like they were pretty busy, which likely played a role. The location is great -- conveniently about a mile from Woodside Church, one of the largest churches in Michigan -- so I can imagine it gets especially packed on weekends. One important note: restroom maintenance needs attention. With only a single restroom per gender, cleanliness is critical. My wife noticed the toilet seat wasn't clean, which is something that should be addressed promptly, especially in a high-traffic establishment. Overall, the food quality was strong, particularly the main dishes, and we'd likely return -- but there are definitely a few operational details that could elevate the experience.

We tried Zalman's last weekend during a staycation at the Kingsley. The food was great but I wanted…read moreto recognize and compliment the service. Mya was our server and she went above and beyond. One of our kids ordered french toast, and somehow we missed that it was topped with a fruit compote. When Mya stopped by the table she immediately saw that my daughter was not happy and asked if she should put a new order in. We declined because we wanted our daughter to try it before she made up her mind, and learn from the experience. Mya came back again and could tell that there was no way this kid was going to eat the french toast. She insisted on putting another order in, saying "I just want her to be happy", and it was clear that she truly meant it. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast - we will be back frequently!

A nice experience overall. The food was enjoyable and the staff was friendly and attentive. The…read morecomfortable atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal.

This is probably my favorite breakfast spot, it's cute and welcoming. They have organized chaos…read morewith the wait times. The only chaos is because they're so busy from open till close, so expect a wait time. There is another location too that is just as good, just parking is easier here. If you come for breakfast/brunch you won't be disappointed. I haven't tried the lunch style dishes. They do have a parking lot and there's a lot of space at the restaurant next-door as well as street parking. As many times as I've been to here, I typically sit up at the bar, they do you have multiple tables as well as outdoor seating. There are a variety of breakfast libations and beer. I typically get a variety of omelettes and I've never been disappointed. On my most recent visit I tried a steak skillet and the steak was seasoned well, it was tender with the eggs and vegetable mix. The breads are from Zingerman (Wonderful) and I've noted homemade jam. We Always leave happy and full. My only downside is there is 2 bathrooms and I am pretty sure the ladies room does not lock. So please do knock! Until they finally decide to fix this(it's been well over a year thou haha)

I went here today for the first time with a friend and both waitservice and the food were very…read moregood. We sat on their patio which was also nice, and they had the doors open to the inside too (so even if you sit inside you get a breeze). I was originally going to get the Cuban sandwich but the potato pancakes were too tempting to ignore, so I got those (four is a full serving, btw, and two is a half serving) plus added on bacon. The potato pancakes were very good - not the best I've ever had but nice and thick - and I was impressed by the applesauce/apple topping offered, as it was also thick, plus the sour cream was also tasty. The bacon was also delicious but pricey, like $7 for four pieces. My friend got one of their bowls and a side of toast, and enjoyed it. I saw on their menu they use Zingerman's bread, which is always good, too. Small pet peeve: it's cheaper to pay with cash than with a credit card, on a $22-ish bill there was like a 60c difference so I still used my cc. I always prefer restaurants bake those fees into the meal prices. Other than that, I'd love to come back for brunch and have pancakes or something more breakfast-y (I'm not a big eggs fan). The decor was super cute too, and the bathroom was clean. There is parking in the back but beware - for some reason they have two rows, back to back, and we got backed in but luckily my friend is a parking pro and got us out.