Had a late breakfast at Country Dream on Saturday morning. Shared Two Eggs With Corned Beef Hash and Rye Toast, Biscuits And Sausage Gravy, and French Toast.
Quality
Country Dream is a bit odd, as it is a country diner, but also a Mexican restaurant. In addition to breakfast standards and deli lunch items, they also had an entire menu dedicated to Mexican food. Not a combination I was expecting, but we ended up sticking with just the breakfast items and were satisfied. The highlight of the meal was the corned beef hash that came with the Two Eggs With Corned Beef Hash and Rye Toast. With a little pepper sprinkled on, it was rich and tasty. I was not the biggest fan of the home fries, but the eggs and rye toast were good. Although it did not look very appetizing, the Biscuits and Sausage Gravy was quite good. Rich and heavy gravy with tons of sausage just soaked into the small biscuits. The French Toast would be a pass for me. Made with the wrong type of bread, it was scrawny and thin. Even soaked in butter and syrup, it was hard to get into.
Quantity
The Two Eggs With Corned Beef Hash and Rye Toast was an absolute feast. I did find the French Toast to be relatively small, so it may require a side order to fill up a hungry customer.
Value
No complaints about the prices on the menu. I did not see a single dish on the breakfast menu more expensive than $10, and I don't think any of our items were more than $6. Just know it is cash or checks only, but they do have an ATM on site.
Ambiance
Country Dream is located in a cute house in Warwick, New York. The restaurant takes up the bottom floor of the house, which other than the kitchen has been opened up. Large windows let in plenty of light, and tables spread across the area. It has lots of classic features with wood beams and rivets and a sitting porch out front. The decor is mostly old pictures, signs, and a few little ornaments signifying Mexican heritage. On a cold day outside, the inside is warm and cozy, and smells like fresh coffee. Christmas music played very quietly in the background, but even light conversation covered it up.
Crowd
The restaurant was quite popular for breakfast. About half the tables were filled and every time someone got up, it seemed like someone new was headed in. It is also a very family friendly spot with plenty of kids enjoying their meals.
Service
It seemed like the restaurant was run by a small family with a few extra waitresses working as well. Everyone was extremely friendly and the food was out very quick. They also made sure to keep drinks filled at all times.
Parking
They have a small private parking lot adjacent to the restaurant.
Extra
Country Dream is a perfectly fine diner. We were happy with our breakfast and I can't complain about the prices. I would be interested in seeing how authentic the Mexican cuisine is, but that will have to be another day. read more