I had the hamburger and this sandwich was tall. It also came with a large amount of fries. The server was great even we showed up an hour before they closed. The restaurant looked like a high end type of restaurant. read more

Let me first start off by saying I REALLY wanted to like this place. And don't get me wrong, I do and i'll definitely be back for another try. Let me break it all down though. The Good: The Ambiance I honestly would argue no other restaurant downtown has this sort of feel and I LOVE it. The patio has a more "loungy" with a very intimate atmosphere. They have a fire pits surrounded by big white comfy couches. My king of summertime patio for sure. Inside, they have big windows, which open up so you get that inside/outside feel in the bar area. It also happens to be a HUGE restaurant, which can be good and bad. Obviously the place can hold a lot of people. But when I went, it was very noticeable how empty it was. The Food It took quite a long time to come out, and it was certainly a pretty slow for the. That being said, it was worth it. Everything was delicious. We started with the lump crab hushpuppies, which were full of flavor and actually crab. For our entrees, both of us ended up getting the salmon and our plates were clean by the end. Parking Obviously this is an issue with any downtown restaurant, but apparently they do allow guests dining at Connor's to get valet parking for free for up to 2 hours. Have't tried it myself but wanted to pass along to those who are thinking of coming here. The Bad: Service to me is HUGE. It can make or break an experience. In this case, it was the only thing I could think about when I walked out the door. We came around 8pm on a Tuesday. It was pretty slow. Some people at the bar area but not too many other guests dining, So there really was no reason for a waitress to ignore us or not be prompt getting our drinks. Unfortunately that was the experience we had. Perhaps she was just having an off-night, but that really did affect out overall dining experience. Overall, I would recommend. I definitely want to give it another shot and see if I have a better experience. read more

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This is the type of place downtown needs more of. The ambience inside is perfect. The lighting and decor is inviting and upscale. The outdoor seating is perfect for summertime unwinding. Our server, Aaricka, was very pleasant and informative regarding the food and drink selections. Since it was our first time, many questions were asked. After much debate, I decided to have the brisket hash which proved to be very tasty. Next time, I'll try the chicken and waffles. The Brussel sprouts were amazing. Amazing. If you take anything away from this review, order the Brussel sprouts. All in all, I'm glad I have a new place to venture to downtown for good food and good drinks. read more

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Burnt eggs and burnt pancakes. Excuse given that the cook, is cooking on a flat griddle; don't most restaurants. Also, wait staff was slow and my uncle and cousin were done with their meal before their bacon came out. Very slow service, and it was not busy. Took 2 hours to get through breakfast, when we were planning an hour turn over. Above all else decor is perfect. Great for large parties and kids (crayons, high chairs), and the woman pouring our coffee, Roxie, was fabulous! read more

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"Most delicious Cobb salad I've ever had!" -My Mom. Connor's has a great and convenient location, near the convention center and hotels. The food is good, service is average, and environment is nice. If I could give it 3.5 stars, I would. We had the salad and the chicken and waffles. My mom absolutely loved the salad, but I would pass on the chicken and waffles. The coating on the chicken was too thick and it didn't stick to the chicken so it was kind of crumbly. It was nice to get the hush puppies for checking in, but they weren't the highlight of our meal. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Smoked Turkey Cobb - delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I usually save talking about atmosphere for the end of my reviews, but it's so worth highlighting for this place. The inside has an open concept with high ceilings and nice lighting. It almost looks like it belongs in Portland. We went for the outdoor seating on a beautiful night. It's very sleek with white couches, very "L.A.". The large open windows let you enjoy the indoor decor, so you're not missing out while sitting outside. The drinks here are so yummy. I went for the Blackberry Bees Knees. Everything in this drink from the honey to the lemonade to the bubbly (and the Aviation of course) says summer. I definitely recommend it. We read all about the hush puppies on here, so of course we tried them. They lived up to the hype. I got the Mac and Cheese. Be warned: this Mac and Cheese is so rich and so good, it will make you want to take a nice long nap after you eat it. My boyfriend got the fried chicken after our waiter recommended it. The hot honey made the dish in my opinion. Our server was incredibly attentive and friendly. His recommendations lead us to having an enjoyable meal. Conner's Kitchen is a gem in downtown Indy and I'm looking forward to going back to try their brunch. read more

Can we say Chicken and Waffles! This brunch was great. The chicken was very tasty and moist. Also, the added pepper jack cheese on top, was an amazing idea! Couldn't go wrong with a nice mimosa either. They even took my request to have cranberry juice instead of orange juice. The establishment itself was very nice. Nice dim lighting, seating was comfortable, and nice tables. The service was also efficient. Seen times where another waitress would walk by and fill our water, just because they were walking by with extra water. I would definitely go back for brunch again. And they validate parking! read more

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Short & simple - good food with bad service! Love their outdoor seating. Super chill for a group! Highly recommend the pulled pork nachos. If your hungry at all I'd order the large. It was perfect to snack on with a few drinks. I've also enjoyed the tuna poke bowl - a little spicy but I'd say it's expected. Fries - They remind me of the fries they served in high school. I'm not sure if it's the same company or what, but I'm not mad about it. Order the side of fries :) Wings - order them on the dry run with sauce on the side. Life changer. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Loaded BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Walked in and see the bar area tables open. Walked up to bartender and strike up a conversation about Ipa's , sure I'll take that it ! Mmm good so I say I'll be right over there at that open table. Oh NO , You must register with the hosts. What host the guy/lady on there phone ? Now the bar tender hands me the beer bill. I walk over to the host and stand there with my bill and a beer in my hand . Nobody talks to me. Two groups are seated and I finally stand where they Acknowledge me. I would like a table in the bar area . Oh no you need to go on a wait list . So I stood there at there desk and pur my beer down and said ok ill wait . Oh no you need to move . Ok seat me at an open table . Can't there is a waiting list . I said" for open tables " oh yes . They state the cheif can't keep up with the demand if the seat everyone they can. I just can't beleive the money they throw away because they can seat people when there is open tables. My half-hour wait only lasted 8 minutes. Bri was a great server ! Great menu knowledge. I ordered the smoked wings and ordered them nude with blue cheese , wait , they don't have so an avocado something that was "ok" the wings were so NOT SMOKES I had to stop eating and bri took care of this food issue for me . Long story short ? I want be back EVER to a place that will serve you a beer and then not let you sit down in the bar area. Bar top was packed at 2:45pm This place can loose so much $$$$ per hour , I just can't come back . What a joke ! ! I give two stars because Bri was the best ! You go girl ! You just can't fix stupid management . Oh did I say ? There is the PRI convention show across the street down to Indianapolis for the next few days . You just can't fix stupid management that can't figure out how to make money . By by read more

Great customer service and food was hot and fresh. Servers are on top of everything. Definitely will return!

I had the pleasure of dining here on their first day and was very pleased with the atmosphere, the staff, AND the food. Conner's is located inside the newly renovated Marriott and is the first of what is planned as a new series of restaurants for the hotel chain. The restaurant has two entrances: Street side is the main entrance where the sports bar "Champions" used to be (though you probably wouldn't recognize it now); from inside the hotel on the first level (if you use this one, you have to walk through to the street entrance to the reception desk to be seated). Dining alone, I selected a spot at the front bar (yes there is a second one near the hotel entrance.) I was greeted promptly and welcomed to the restaurant by the bartender. The menu is designed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even brunch. I was given a lunch menu to peruse and made a couple choices. My appetizer (which is shareable) was the "Sticky Brussels Sprouts" which aren't crisped, but are large and halved served with apple bacon caramel (the sticky!), whole smoked almonds, and sprinkled with crushed red pepper. The taste was layered and yummy with the sweet, smokey, nutty flavors and a heat chaser. I recommend these! For my lunch, I went with the Grilled Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Moist and flaky and topped with a brown butter mustard glaze, roasted mini bell pepper slices in three colors, chopped snap peas (cut on the bias), and served over a tasty quinoa pilaf. YUM! Sure, the prices are on the high end, but considering it is located in a hotel, I kind of suspected the prices would be. At least you can get great food for your money. I didn't get to try any dessert since I filled up faster than expected. They look like they have an extensive alcohol collection which even had some local distillery items (from Gnaw Bone!) on hand. I parked at the mall for a buck and walked the winding way to the restaurant without having to go outside. I think street parking is rather limited, but their is hotel parking. I don't know if they validate you parking for dining though. I hope someone thinks to ask. Review #813 read more

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Aaricka is the best! Great service and recommendations and she always does it with a smile. Be sure to ask for her! I haven't had a bad dish here. The French toast was subpar, a bit too soft in my opinion. But everything else is good. Really good. I've only had brunch but the Enchiladas, Pancakes and Chicken and Waffle is really good. And the lump crab hush puppies are a nice switch up from the ordinary. And their cocktails are tasty. Favorite so far is the Bees Knees. read more

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We were between "a rock and a hard place" for a quick lunch. The decor and atmosphere were great. The hostess was so friendly and helpful. We ordered sandwiches and salads and chicken tenders to go. It took 20 or more minutes. The chicken and fries were barely cooked. The bbq sandwich was more fatty bacon than shredded pork. It was expensive. Over $60. read more

This was a fantastic experience. Great presentation on the food and it was delicious. (I tasted my friends dishes too). IN GENERAL I think the menu caters to many tastebuds, vegetarians and meat lovers. I ordered the Cesar salad with yogurt dressing and smoked salmon. The portion was perfect and my Salmon cooked just right! One of my friends ordered the quinoa and vegetarian chili. When I tasted it, I forgot it was vegetarian. That says something with me being a meat lover. My other friend ordered the Salmon with quinoa and veggies, which was also very tasty. Let's talk about the service. Great service will always catch my attention and lure me back. Our server was very cool, laid back but attentive. Allowing us to enjoy our company. He also helped with suggesting options from the menu. The manager (I think that's who it was) had great energy when approaching our table. If you haven't already, I say give this one a try and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Just wanna give Reese our server some praise. She was so knowledgeable about the menu and answered all our questions in detail. She radiated positivity and her deep knowledge of every dish on the menu really made our experience nothing less then spectacular. Will be coming back!! read more

This was my first time visiting Conner's Kitchen + Bar and I will be returning - Delicious and flavorful food with an upscale, artisan vibe. Connected to the Marriott Downtown, it's within walking distance to numerous hotels - Perfect for breakfast and brunch! Recommendations: Fried Chicken & Waffles, Lemon Blueberry Pancakes and the American Breakfast (great option for kids or for those looking for a more traditional breakfast) read more

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There's seems to be a theme among these reviews... I would give 5 stars if the service had been better. My friend and I arrived shortly after 5 on Sunday evening and after at least 15 minutes of waiting (and seeing a few people who arrived after us be waited on) my friend had to go to the host to make sure we hadn't been forgotten. Once we got waited on things looked up with only a few minutes of waiting between courses. We ordered off the Devour Indy menu (2 for $35); I got Brussel sprouts, salmon and the gooey butter cake. The Brussel sprouts were so tasty and seasoned well and the sauce on the salmon and the quinoa was delicious in addition to the salmon being cooked perfectly. The butter cake (and the ice cream it was topped with) was quite good, but my friend got the pretzel pie that I would maybe opt for if I was to return. We were weary of trying a hotel restaurant, but it really doesn't feel like one. Overall I would highly recommend the food but heed the words of the Yelp reviews... don't go here if you're in a hurry! read more

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We had these as a prelude to the wings (outstanding!) and the dove into the Steak Frites dinner that was a succulent little Wagyu sirloin that was tender and perfectly prepared. The Hushpuppies are about as good as it gets for a bar snack. Don't hesitate to order these beauties and a frosty cold beer to wash tt down. What a classic combo!! read more

Management needs to comprehend the definition of a front guest host!! The guy at the front is the single most unfriendly person we have met on the whole trip: not even so much as a hello, welcome, nothing; just a blank stare waiting for us to respond. Then he just ran around and left us standing. The host is supposed to be the first impression of your business! First impression ruined! The food is decent and they make good drinks, but they sure don't make people feel appreciated and welcome! read more

Wouldn't recommend this place for food entrees or mixed drinks, especially if they are busy. Came here with a party of 8 and ordered lots of menu items. After about an hour we started getting food. The appetizer nachos were the best out of everything we tried. The burger was more like a hockey puck and did not resemble the description on the menu. We also asked if the bar tender could make a spicy margarita. We were served a spicy Bloody Mary. Very different drinks! If you do come here I'd recommend sticking to beer, wine and the nachos! read more

This place is actually located in the hotel I'm staying in. I'll be the first to admit I'm really not one to order food or hotel restaurants. But I decided to take a look at their menu and I saw a couple items that caught my attention. The lump crab hush puppies and sticky brussels sprout. I ordered this during the happy hour. So they were actually half price. The Lump Crab Hush Puppies came with a really good aioli dipping sauce. These were really good to my surprise .You had to look for the crabmeat but there were a couple of pieces in there. As for the Brussels Sprout the flavor was there but they weren't tender at all. I ended up not eating them. The service great. read more

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We actually came here twice in one weekend when my parents came to town since it was close to their hotel. We went just for drinks Friday night, had great service and decided to come back for dinner the next day. This is where I'm giving a 4 star review instead of 5. We walk in for dinner Saturday and put our names in. The place is empty. They ask us if we have a reservation, which we did not. They seem to scramble to find us a table, we said we would just sit at the bar, to which the host says "no we'll seat you back here." We we're confused as to why there was such hesitation, were they going to get busy? Were we not dressed appropriately? The place never got close to being full and there were other tables dressed similarly to us- so not sure what the issue was. All in all the food was great, just the issue with the host rubbed me the wrong way. read more

Conner's has been on my list of places to try for quite some time. I was finally able to pop in here for dinner on Sunday with a girlfriend. We arrived and were promptly greeted and told there would be about 25 minutes wait time. We were able to find a seat at the bar (open seating). The staff was friendly and the food was yummy. I got the dry rub wings, cornbread and my friend ordered Mac and cheese. All were very tasty. I returned with my boyfriend a few days later and had the Wagyu and frites. So good!! Be prepared to wait because, as is the case with most places, they are short staffed. If you're not in a hurry you'll enjoy your experience. read more

Great service warm hot food! Couldn't ask for much more. Best Wagyu burger I've never had. And the cornbread was tastey.

Worst customer service in Indy. Highly recommend not going. Food and drinks take hours to get. The Marriott needs to do better!

First, let's keep in mind that Conner's has only been open for 4 weeks as I write this review. I would've given a 5 Star BUT...they are still working out some kinks which is understandable. Ambiance: Love the space! Very clean and inviting. Cute and unique touches like the gold handle on the outside of some of their mid-level chairs. I really appreciate the indoor -outdoor feel they offer. The outdoor furniture is nice as well. Service: We made a reservation for brunch and were seated immediately. Our server was a little slow but was a little overwhelmed with all his tables. I'm sure the service will get better/faster with time. FOOD: Now the food was AWESOME! We ordered a couple orders of the lump crab hush puppies. Basically a crab cake and hush puppie had a baby in a delicious lemon sauce LOL! You get the delicious crab taste with the traditional hush puppie flavor. Absolutely wonderful. I also ordered the Kale Caesar Salad with Salmon. So tasty with a generous amount of fresh salmon slices and creamy dressing. I definitely suggest getting this. Beverage: Well smack my ass and call me Sally! Did you say buy 1 get 1 house Mimosas! Hell yea sign me up! Can't beat that annnnnnd they were delicious. In conclusion...the food, beverage, and decor/ambiance is great! Neat place to bring out of town guest, brunch with the ladies, or even a cute little date night. The service was slow but I feel it in my soul that it will improve over time. I will be back in a month and will hopefully update my review to a 5 star read more

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Old fashion's were amazing. Always a good time! Great service great staff fast and friendly service

To be fair, we did stop by Conners pretty late at night when the menu was reduced. My burger was decent, but overpriced and the fries were terrible--shriveled and over salted. My meal was the best of the three of us. I'm afraid the other two tried the nachos and the hush puppies. I think by "lump of crab" hush puppies they meant, "we made these hush puppies near a tank where a crab watched." There was little to no crab to speak of in there. Our waitress was friendly. She gets a gold star in my review. read more

This is a little bit of a late review. We were there the weekend of the Indy 500. Well, I can't speak for the parking, as we walked. I don't usually eat in Hotel restaurants, unless I'm staying in it and I know that they tend to be expensive. But looking at other reviews and the crowded places in the surrounding areas, we took a chance. The pictures looked good (I know, you can't judge a book...). But, we weren't disappointed at all. The food was great, the service team was wonderful and Roxy was marvelously charming with her southern (Indianapolis) accent!!! The food...smoked brisket hash, lemon buttermilk pancakes, smoked turkey Cobb, cornbread muffins with sweet butter and house jam, and 3 of the 5 juices on the menu were very good. We were very satisfied and the dining room was very nice to look at. I think it's worth the visit as the chef knows how to make comfort food with pizazz. (And I'm from LA, if that tells you anything!) read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes...stuff dreams are made of!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is the second time I've been to Conner's. This time we ordered about five appetizers and some wine and just had an amazing meal.

Bob & Roxy rocked it. Outstanding service! Mouthwatering Lemon/Strawberry pancakes. Open for early breakfast. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Bob & Roxy impeccable. Open only 1 week. No kinks to be worked out here. Flawless! Lemon Pancakes! Fresh juices. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I absolutely love this restaurant and everything about it all the way down to the decor the customer service is over the top everyone who I came in contact with was very friendly and helpful if anyone decides to dine here please make sure you get there wings they really are finger licking good for more of my reviews please view my old Yelp Pg Mrs Jackson D. read more

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We came here twice. The first time we were quoted a time and waited 45 minutes. When it went past the time for a full menu, which we were told we'd get seated before that happened, we decided to leave and try it another time. The second time we went, the place was very slow and not a lot of people dining there. The server was great, but the food...not so much. It was pretty underwhelming. The lump crab hush puppies that seem to be highly recommended by others weren't good. It was probably just me seeing so many people seem to like them. We got them for fee with a Yelp check-in, so no big deal. We also ordered five cornbread muffins for $7.00. The ones I make at home are way better and cost $1.50 to make 12 of them. The one dinner item we both came back to try was the southern fried chicken. We were there at 7:00 and they just sold their last order of it. So the waiter recommended the salmon. My husband sent it back and got a regular hamburger which was just ... well, regular. Overall, I give Conner's a rating because the server was very nice and attentive. We had very high hopes for this place and were very disappointed seeing we came back after the first time not being able to be seated before dinner ended and then the food being underwhelming sealed its fate in our eyes. But, like I said, it might just be us, so give it a try and maybe you'll like it. read more

Conner's Kitchen + Bar - Beautiful restaurant. We came here a few months ago and couldn't get a seat, so we are back to give it a try! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

While staying at the Marriott Indianapolis downtown, I discovered Conner's as it is adjacent to the hotel. I was looking for a nice, casual yet healthy dinner two nights in a row while I was staying in Indianapolis for a work event. You can enter Conner's through the main street/main entrance or through the back entrance through the Marriott. There's a hostess in the front entrance but nobody in the back entrance. Since I was entering through the hotel, nobody really paid any attention to me and I had no idea who I was supposed to see so I just took a seat. I waited about five minutes and again, nobody paid attention to me so I decided to go to the front of the restaurant and speak with the hostess. She said I could grab any table available. I told her I wanted to sit closer to the bar/lounge area near the Marriott so that my Wi-Fi connected. She said "no problem." Again, I took the same table as before and nobody came over to me. I was growing very frustrated and anxious because I was hungry and on a time crunch. Finally, my server, Tyra came over to me and dropped a water and a menu. She was trying to ask me my order but I was on a business phone call by that point. I finally let her know I was going to go with the power salad adding avocado and salmon. The food came out within 10 to 15 minutes and it was absolutely delicious. The perfect portion, the salmon was delicious, everything tasted fresh, and I left there feeling healthy and happy. Also, the prices are ridiculously reasonable for a hotel restaurant. It was so good, I had to return the next night. You wouldn't believe it, but the next night I had the same difficulty. I sat in the same table and got no attention. The bartender was completely fixated on the bar, there were no servers walking around that vicinity, finally I had a server come out to me and I wish I remembered his name because although he did seem fairly new, he was incredible and so kind. He apologized so many times that nobody had come over to me. I went to order the crispy kale salad this time but I ended up with the same salad I ordered the night before. I wasn't going to say anything because I didn't have time to have him put in the order again and he had been so kind to me. The salad, just like the night before was also delicious and so fairly priced. I also tried their burrata appetizer and that wasn't great, I would definitely skip that. The burrata didn't seem as fresh as it should have and everything was sort of overcome with the taste of pesto. Also way too much bread. Aside from that I did enjoy this experience. I would recommend, whether you're dining solo or with a group, enter through the front entrance and talk to the hostess regardless of where you want to sit, if you want to make sure you're not wasting your time waiting around for someone to discover you. read more

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This was the best place! Food amazing! Our server, Kathy was wonderful! Try the Waygu steak or the fried chicken! Ahhhhhhmazing! Don't miss it if you are in Indy!!!! read more

So good! We didn't eat much, just a couple appetizers. The nachos are AMAZING! They made an error with our second appetizer, a manger came out and told us and took it off our bill. They then brought the appetizer which the others I was with said was very good. We didn't have to ask for service recovery, it was automatic. I'm looking forward to a full meal here. read more

Sarah was absolutely a delight! She was so helpful and so down-to-earth. It was wonderful chatting with her and she was right, every thing she suggested was delicious! I don't think they serve something that's bad. Went here twice while visiting Indianapolis because it was just that good! The ambiance is also wonderful. Highly recommend. I wish I could transport this place back to Dallas! read more

We had a great dinner at Conner's! Very relaxed and cozy spot by the bar. Our server Jenny was on point and truly helped us have a relaxing night. We tried a few appetizers - skillet corn bread was awesome! We had the mac and cheese and crab cake hush puppies - recommend both. We had drinks and Jenny was awesome with staging the apps so we could enjoy them as they came out and just sit and decompress from the week. We told her early on we were in no rush and she did great in seeing we were taken care of, but allowing us to enjoy. I don't normally review - Connor's came through - our service was great - food was great - very refreshing. We look forward to trying brunch on Sunday sometime soon! read more

I was staying in the Marriott, so I went down to the restaurant to order dinner to take back up to my room. I could not figure out if there was, or how to order room service, but walking down was no real hardship. I got the fish tacos which came with a generous portion of elote. Every bite of the dish was delicious. There was a bit of unexpected heat, but if you are okay with medium salsa, you'd be okay with this dish. read more

Walked here from hotel for breakfast bloody mary was perfect then we ordered "The American " 2 eggs hash browns bacon or sausage toast. Eggs were done perfectly toast was very good my bacon could have been crisper but I want to talk about the hash browns they were crisp and so delicious I would have ate a pile of just them. We ate outside and weather was perfect. We would definitely come back. read more

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