A group of four us on a double date decided to go somewhere different and this place came up in discussion. When we got there, it took the wait staff about 20 min to take our order and before acknowledging us, they asked us to move tables because the table that the four of us were at was to small. Although we were thankful for the gesture, the wait staff placed another group of four at the table we were at.
After our order was taken, it took just under 30 min for our food to arrive compared to other tables who were seated after us, were given their food (sometimes the same dishes as us) sooner and more efficiently.
Two of us ordered a tongue depressor, one on a waffle and another on a crâpe. The other two ordered slices of cake.
Although we all agreed that our dishes were good and live large sizes, we also agreed that there was nothing special about the cakes or tongue depressors.
My tongue depressor on a crêpe was intended to have melted ice cream in it. However my date, who ordered a tongue depressor on a waffle, also had melted ice cream and from previous research, we found out that should not have been the case. Our guests, who both ordered the same type of cheesecake, found it tasteful but overpriced and lacking uniqueness compared to the cost.
As enjoying our tasteful but late meal, the artists in our group, noted that most of the modern art hanging inside the café, was either crooked or upside down. Now, if you're going to ask what way modern Art should face when it's a whole bunch of squares and circles and spots of paint on a piece of canvas, I would typically not be able to answer such a question. But when the signature of the artist is on canvas and is upside down, it just leads to the conclusion that the painting is upside down. This was the case with a few of the art pieces in the café. Coincidently, three of the four of us, are artists and one of witch studies art history, contemporary art, and artistic marketing. Therefore the lack of respect towards the artist and the paintings did annoy us.
After completing our meal, it took a waitress 20 minutes to come and collect our plates. After which, it took the same waitress another 20 minutes to give our bill. When paying for the bill, we all agreed that no tip was deserving as we were there for one hour and forty min just to have desert.
In all my experiences, I have left a tip. For my first time not leaving a tip and I don't feel bad. I do however regret not saying something to the manager. read more