This place is a place of extremes…read more EXTREMELY amazing service. EXTREMELY lovely ambiance. EXTREMELY scrumptious food. EXTREMELY good vibes. Our server...EXTREMELY friendly. Only come here if you're planning to have an EXTREMELY amazing time!!!! !!!EXTREME!!!

Stopped in just before 6 on a Friday and got the last table. It was a bit too loud for my liking. I…read morehad a burger with mushrooms and fries while hubby had a steak au poivre. My burger was almost well done despite asking for medium. The fries were very good and they were very generous with the mushrooms and toppings.

I went for lunch and had the 1/2 sandwich special, which came with your choice of fries, cup of…read moresoup, or salad (caesar or garden).. I chose the corned beef reuben on rye with a garden salad. The 1/2 sandwich was served open-face and included swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. The garden salad was a very generous serving with an italian dressing on the side. All were wonderful. I ordered a pint of a NY State "hazy IPA," which went perfectly with the food and tasted terrific. We sat in the "grassy" (it's turf) area which is shaded by trees. I felt like I was in Europe, except when the LIRR trains came roaring by. It's adjacent to the tracks, but there are trees that separate you. Highly recommend for the beer and food!

If you really want to hear about this Austin Ale House place, it's about as depressing as every…read moreother bar people run to when they want to pretend they're having a grand old time. ​You look at the outside first, and it's got this big black sign with "AUSTIN'S ALE HOUSE" painted in white block letters over fake-looking stone veneer and lattice windows. They put "Sports Bar" in the online listing so all the hotshot, sports crazed lunatics know exactly where to go to yell at a screen. ​Inside, it's the same old story. You've got a long, dark wood bar behind a long dark haired bartender in tight black clothes. These walls are lined with glowing television screens showing sports games like the damn Jets that everyone is paying attention to but me. When i walked in there's a guy sitting by himself at the bar in a khaki shirt, staring down at his hands or his phone, looking completely miserable while light bulbs that were hanging from the ceiling in what looked like metal cages were tearing at my retina. (In all fairness, i do have an eye issue). That's what people do it seems to me, they pay money to go sit in a dark room with and feel lonely, together. Its free at the county lock up and if you drink and drive, step right up and blow because your taking the ride to central booking. I know nothing about this. ​Then I looked over at the bar top and they've got these fancy beer glasses filled up to the brim, a cool dark draft beer in a pint and a Stella Artois in a chalice, it was sitting right in front of me but it wasnt mine. I beckoned the bartender to "let me have the same". Reflections of glowing televisions illuminated by neon blue lights and rows of prettu liquor bottles above me and more beers being passed around to my right and to my left. Outside, it's completely packed under these warm hanging lights, full of people crammed together in the dark. I noticed that lot of guys wearing baseball caps and that is so prole, leave the baseball hat at home, your an adult, dress like one. They're was even a guy wearing a cowboy hat standing around drinking his beer, talking loud. I wore a cowboy hat once, i was seven years old. It just drives me crazy. The whole place is just sports screens, wooden bar stools, hanging bulbs, and a bunch of phonies trying to forget how depressed they are. It really is.

We really enjoy coming to Ateaz Organic Coffee & Tea. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and…read moreit's such a pleasant place to relax with kids. The service is consistently very good, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. They make you feel comfortable and appreciated as a guest. My children and I genuinely like this café , it's one of our favorite local spots.

Stopped at this location after a hike in Forest Park. The location is nice and has very chill…read morevibes. They have a door to enter the outdoor seating area, then another door to enter the area to get the goods. There is seating inside as well. People gathered together to talk and some were powering through on their laptop! There are various pastries on display and other food items on the menu that you can order as well. Was greeted and I inquired about the iced matcha, since I was feeling like matcha. They informed me that I could get any flavor and the Mango matcha has been very popular this summer. So I decided to go with that. It comes in a 16oz size. I like my matchas a bit stronger in taste. The matcha was ok & the mango was a nice addition. Will back and try other flavors as well as the bites they offer.

I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.

Well, at least business was "Blooming" due to Mother's Day reservations…read more All jokes aside, I visited this restaurant yesterday for a Mother's Day brunch with a group of eight others. Our reservation had been confirmed the day before by both our host and the restaurant. When I arrived early, I was surprised to find the place jam-packed and clearly overcrowded. The front-of-house staff, along with the presumed owner, seemed overwhelmed and initially could not locate our 12:00 reservation. There were also guests with 11:30 and later reservations that were still waiting to be seated, along with several other groups scheduled around our time. After waiting nearly 50 minutes, talking with others who were also waiting, and watching two other tables be hastily set up and filled, we were finally seated. The table had been quickly wiped down and set with placemats, but it was missing silverware and several glasses. Most of this was resolved fairly quickly, though two people still never received glasses, with one person asking a few times for one. Our clearly overworked waitress brought us water and eventually took our order after a shorter additional wait. I ordered a $6 cappuccino, which was enjoyable, with a moderate amount of foam and a pleasantly bitter flavor without tasting over-roasted. However, another person's $4.50 iced coffee did not seem worth the price, as it appeared to be no more than a 12-ounce glass and was mostly filled with ice. Outside of coffee, the staff was understandably slow with water, with long waits, and we finally got a pitcher near the end of the meal. For my meal, I chose the $16 Poached Browns, which included two poached eggs, pulled pork, an English muffin, hollandaise sauce, and their Bloom hash. Many minutes later, and I mean many, the eggs were properly poached and were the highlight of the dish. The pulled pork, served without any additional sauce, was dry, and the small amount of hollandaise did little to help. The hash on the side lacked crispiness and vegetables, aside from what might have been a tiny piece of chopped yellow pepper. Overall, it was below average but passable. Two others ordered the Make Your Own Omelette for $19, which comes with a choice of three ingredients, the same hash, and bacon. They made two specific requests, both of which our waitress confirmed: first, that they did not want bacon, and second, that they could substitute fries for the hash--regular fries for one person and sweet potato fries for the other. Despite this, both plates arrived with bacon, as you can see in my first photo, where one of them transferred her bacon to my plate. The other person sent her plate back and ended up receiving her Mother's Day meal well after everyone else. The omelette also looked a bit more like a frittata, which I didn't mind. After waiting a while, including finally getting pitchers of water, we finally left after a long and annoying bunch. If this spot indeed had reservation issues, why on earth were they still allowing walk-ins? Why did they tell people it would take 15-20 minutes to seat when it would clearly take 30+? This entire experience was inept from beginning to end. The food this time is closer to a 2, but our experience as a whole was closer to a 1. I would never go back.

Very cute and comfortable interior, the kind of typical decor you would expect for a cozy cafe…read morevibe. My wife and I went on July 8th so I'm a little late with this review, but overall we had a pleasant experience. Service was a little slow, but it was pretty busy so that's understandable. We really enjoyed our meals--she had the chicken and waffles (pictured) and I had the steak, eggs with fries instead of homefries (not pictured because I dug into almost immediately). The chicken was flavorful and the waffles soft and fluffy. I am a Well Done Beef Warrior and the steak was well done without being dry and tough. We didn't love the cheesesteak eggrolls much as they were oily and had a weird aftertaste. Wouldn't order that but would absolutely go again for the mains. Also, PLEASE get the Dulce De Leche iced coffee, it's incredible. I had one with my meal and ordered another to go.

Such a cozy brunch spot, the vibes are amazing especially if you love soca music. As a frequent…read morecustomer, the staff has always been very kind and attentive towards me. A lot of people complain about the wait time being too long, but don't realize that long wait times are bound to happen when restaurants get discovered on social media and grow in popularity. The chefs also use one stove to cook all the food, but the food makes the wait definitely worth it in my opinion. The food is a consistent 10/10 any time I visit. They nail their food presentation every time. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu, but the lobster rolls, seasoned fries, buffalo chicken rolls, and chicken & waffles are all top-tier for me. The mimosas are delicious and will really do it to you if you don't limit yourself lol. Def get the mimosa flights and try all the flavors they have!

After visiting all the diners in the area, I can say that this is the best diner in the area!!…read more Great staff who are super honest on how great the food truly is!! Nice environment inside and great servers! The food size is a bang for your buck!!

We stopped in for breakfast as a group of four and this classic diner really delivered. The staff…read morewere incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The portions were huge--exactly what you want from a true American diner breakfast. Between the toast, pancakes with crispy bacon, eggs benedict, and hearty omelette everything came out hot, fresh, and satisfying. The coffee kept coming, and the service was quick even though the place was buzzing. The retro-style interior has a fun, nostalgic vibe with comfy booths and plenty of natural light. Another big plus: they have their own parking lot, which makes the visit stress-free. A great spot for a relaxed and filling breakfast. We'll definitely be back!

Gave the bartender $70 worth of tips throughout the day and STILL ended up with 400+ bartab between…read moreme and 1 person. Ridiculous. Good bar great atmosphere bad bargain.

Great atmosphere and excellent drinks, but the best part of my experience was our waitress,…read moreRebecca. She was amazing--attentive, friendly, and incredibly polite. Her recommendations were spot on and really enhanced our visit. Outstanding service from start to finish. We'll definitely be back!

Although the portions for the Cajun Spiced Chicken weren't large, the chicken was perfectly cooked…read more The asparagus was crispy. The mashed potatoes were creamy. The sauce went well with everything. The service was great. The decor was homey, and this is a great place for a quiet meal.

Quaint, kitchen and cute. I was being treated to a new local culinary experience. We were seated…read moreand water was presented. I requested lemons and they took a bit to appear. I had a libation called Caribbean Dream, which was topped with cinnamon. I felt compelled to attempt to stir in the cinnamon. I was between eggs Benedict and shrimp & grits. I recognized the shrimp & grits was topped with a poached egg and turkey bacon. No cheese in the grits (normally a must have for muah). I cleared my plate as was, first meal of the day. I was asked my ranking out of ten and I give it an eight. My brunch mate was happy with their meal. I would visit again for dinner menu options.