The place smells bad…read more Joel would feel as if he's getting infected. Tommy would, too. "Dang!" Cordyceps! Y'all are about to bring in the next 2020! At Elli's in Salinas!

From the moment we walked in the hostess was friendly and super kind as was the waiter and the guy…read morewho took our order and the busboy picked up. Everyone was super nice and kind and they all had a smile on their face just made you feel good like they were happy that we were there. They took our order and our breakfast was brought to us pretty quickly. It was hot and tasty. Sometimes a restaurant has a low review like three stars, but I was impressed with the food and the service. They have lots of items on the menu to choose from. The restrooms were clean, which is always a plus for me or I will not return. We were going to eat somewhere else in old town Salinas , but something was going on in town and almost everything was closed and possibly a parade? So last minute change we ended up at Ellie's. They were very busy and stay on top of everything, very accommodating to families with children and large groups. Five stars to them!

usually, my comments here about the food being really good in the service severely lacking- today…read morewas quite the contrary in every sense To be honest, if the young man at the register, Giovanni was not so friendly and genuinely helpful and caring then I would've wrote a very different review. We like to come get some food from here on a Friday night when I absolutely don't feel like cooking after working a 10/11 hour shift we always get the same thing usually on Friday nights the wait is pretty long so if I remember, I'll order ahead but most the time I just order in person... I had went a week ago or so and the food wait was about 35 minutes It was about 25 minutes last night. I went into this location yesterday June Friday the 19th at about 8:45 to 915 I was greeted with a genuine smile from the young men at the front counter Giovanni. He had a super good personality. He was super friendly, and you could tell he was actually doing his job according to his training. What compelled me to write this review o this young man (Giovanni )definitely wet behind the ears as he seemed a little shy, but not shy as in lacking customer service just shy about providing such good customer service ... it made sense because while I was waiting for my food, I asked him if it was super busy and he said yes well actually this is my second day so it seems very busy. The fact that it was his second day and he was the friendliest person in the establishment is saying something about the team. But I'm not even gonna get too much into that besides just giving this young man his flowers . Because the young man that was calling people's names around that same time was horribly rude. He slammed my food on the counter at me and then when I asked for the pickles I had ordered he said they were in the bag when I got home, they were not. He looks super upset that I had asked for honey and ketchup . Usually they just put it in the bag so I don't know why he was upset that I asked, I was super frustrated and if the management cares, they should definitely research who is working as the food color yesterday and talk to him because I know I'm not the only one who noticed his attitude I would like to add -I do you think if you are going to prompt your credit card machine, to give a tip you should also have a tip jar for people that are paying cash that would like to tip the employees that way. I'm a tip in cash type of girly. The food was super lacking This experience. The noodles from the mac & cheese were very overdone and it just wasn't the normal stuff that you usually get here - there was about five french fries in my bowl and (surprisingly )overloaded with chicken. However, I ordered a rice plate that comes with two chicken tenders, and those were the saddest little tenders I ever seen shriveled up in that box. I wish I would've took pictures, but to be honest I was just over it by the time I got home. They should've put some of that chicken that was overflowing to compensate for the lack of french fries into that plate where those sad little strips were located. It wasn't horrible, but it just definitely wasn't the same and I know you can't hit it out of the park every time. I know we will be back ...I really wanted to write this review for that young man Giovanni, I know reviews matter and I hope someone says something to him that he was mentioned or he sees it himself.

Well, the honeymoon phase is over, but the food is still bangin. No more big backs lined up down…read morethe sidewalk, so the food comes faster. The restaurant itself is eating down quickly. The outside seating area was dirty and looked like the place has been there a decade. The service was surprisingly troubling... employees were calling names of people that had already been called and picked up their food, and looked frustrated and lost. I guess it gets confusing when all your food looks the same. The LED sign is blinking out. The general cleanliness and maintenance is falling behind quickly. Food is , but service is ‍. Maintenance is , but yeah - I'm going back

Oh, Habit Burger - the kiosk ordering is a major fail. So it's the emphasis on reducing human…read moreinteraction. Road travel can be challenging enough, and being treated like only a number isn't satisfying. Dear Hubby and I stopped by on a Friday evening during the long drive from Southern California to the Bay Area. He was hungrier than I was, and I struggled to find something on the lighter side that was still tasty. I had decided on the albacore tuna sandwich and splitting a side of onion rings with DH. Then the drama with the kiosk ordering system began. Onion rings weren't coming up as a choice at all. The kitchen staff (including whoever was suppose to be available to run the regular register in case someone wants to pay with cash or has questions) were all busy, busy doing their things. Their backs were to their customers, which became annoying and rude. I DID have questions, and the kiosk wasn't allowing me to order what I wanted to order. I ended up telling DH what I wanted and gave up to go to the car as I'd forgotten something in there. When I came back he was waiting to fill up our drink cups. He gave me the table number card and I found a table. He said that he did get to speak with a human after all after I'd gone outside. Surprise, surprise! When the food came, my sandwich, while tasty, was super sloppy with too much sauce. I had a hard time eating it without risking wearing part of the 'wich on my clothes. It was an unsatisfying experience on many levels. I don't blame this store, per se - I realize that it's a decision foist on them by management up the food chain. I've always respected the Habit Burger chain, but that feeling took a big hit with the fiasco at the Salinas location. I didn't feel welcome or appreciated. Removing the human connection is a big mistake for any business that requires building customer loyalty. Saving a few bucks on a real worker by installing an ordering kiosk that's not smart is not good business, in my humble opinion. I would not plan to return to this location, and will not have Habit as a top choice for dining out any time soon at other locations.

Never in my life did I have to instruct somebody if you order a cheeseburger and there's cheese on…read moreit and they wanted to argue with me. The two ladies that are here in Salinas not only that they decided to talk Spanish a bunch of shit which is completely unprofessional so for the owner/manager I think you need to come down and become a secret shopper like I just did because the way I was treated was completely wrong and I had to make sure my cheeseburger wasn't gonna get spit on the whole time while she fixed it

My kids and I came here for lunch and found the staff really great and friendly. Smiles freely…read moregiven here! And pretty much the same as with other Five Guys locations, the decor and the feel. Nicely lit with comfortable seating. The prices for the food was just as expected as well. Affordable and not over the top...with the amount of food still the same even if the price has increased a bit. What to do...? The sign of the times...the tariff times! We took the food to go so we can sign in to the hotel we booked nearby. And when we started eating, the food still tasted great and warm in spite of the wait. Great food here for the price!

I placed the order online and the service was amazing. As soon as I placed the order, I left to go…read moreget it and when I walked in I was greeted by everyone and the food was ready!!

We were lucky enough to have a late lunch here but the key highlight to the meals was not just the…read morefood but the phenomenal service we received. Fred went above and beyond to make us feel like we were not only patrons but family. It's rare to have an experience like this and because of the service we received from Fred we will be loyal Stonies customers.

I was dubious given their 3 star rating but that wasn't my experience. I had the brisket macaroni…read moreand the pulled pork grilled cheese and they were both delicious. The macaroni was my favorite though. I also had a flight of beers and was very satisfied! Waiter was great too

I stopped in for a mini chicken salad sandwich on white bread, and as usual, they delivered. The…read moresandwich was fresh, flavorful, and made exactly how I like it. This location the staff is great! Everyone is consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful. It's clear they take pride in providing great customer service, which makes every visit a positive experience. The store is also always so clean and well maintained. In my opinion, Jersey Mike's is easily the best sandwich chain around. They consistently outperform not only other national sandwich shops but even many locally owned sandwich restaurants. The quality of the ingredients, the freshness, and the overall experience are hard to beat. If you're looking for a great sandwich and excellent service, this location is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

We order at least once a week. The produce is fresh and sandwiches are tasty. They have a new hot…read morejersey mikes Italian sub that is worth a try.

The place offers an excellent experience and even better food. It is a little hard to get to with…read morelimited parking, but the food makes up for it. I ordered a raspberry, coconut, and granola pancake and it was HUGE! I also got a side of potatoes that were so yummy. I definitely want to go back!

Update: went back and you have to see this pancake-see photos…read more Food was great. Server Lizbeth was great! Going back tomorrow for more great food. Pancakes were huge and looked amazing so i will try that tomorrow. Today i has cinnamon french toast and a wonderful fruit bowl. Restaurant was clean and well kept.

9/10 Ordered the Ice…read moreCream Sundae and the Blue Raspberry Dipped Cone. The Ice Cream Sundae with caramel was absolutely amazing! The soft serve was thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet. The slightly warm caramel on top made it even better and tied everything together. The portion was perfect and definitely satisfied our sweet tooth. The only thing I wish it had was some peanuts and a cherry on top to complete the classic sundae experience. The Blue Raspberry Dipped Cone was also great. It had a nice balance of sweetness with a little bit of sourness from the raspberry flavor. I had never tried a dipped cone before, so it was something different and fun to try. Personally, I think I still prefer a traditional cone, but this was a good change. The bright blue coating looked cool, and the ice cream itself was delicious. The cone was actually one of my favorite parts, nice and crisp. Service was fast, and the place was empty when we went, which made everything quick and easy. Can't complain!

We ordered chilly cheese fry's and the cheese was cold and not melted yuck the fry's were not even…read morethat good