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    3.5 (404 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Avocado Toast
    Lynn A.

    I arrived at 10am on a Wednesday, and although it was crowded, I got a seat right away. My waitress was friendly, brought me water and my own carafe of coffee. I ordered the avocado toast with eggs, and I swear it was an entire avocado on the bread! It had been sprinkled with just a bit of sea salt, and the bread was a thick, wholesome slice. I also ordered a specialty side order, a lemon blueberry cake of some sort. It is seasonal, apparently, and super decadent, heaped with butter. All good. I was able to pay at the table with my phone, the other option is to go to the counter, diner style. The parking lot had plenty of spaces. The restaurant is in a strip mall setting, with a few other options nearby. The hours are limited, I think I read they close at 2:30, so not a dinner spot.

    Free bday lunch as a Sune Club Member - Chicken Salad Melt with Potatoes
    Carroll N.

    11.29.25 My husband and I came for brunch to take advantage of a BOGO offer I received for my birthday. Our server was Matthew, and he was exceptional from start to end. He frequently checked on us and noticed the little things such as when my husband needed his soft drink refilled or asked if my husband needed a togo box for leftovers. We started off with million dollar bacon which is always phenomenal. I ordered the pick two which is selected 1/2 sandwich (roast beef and havarti) and 1/2 salad (sweet honey pecan). I LOVED the salad. There were more toppings than greens which I didn't mind. My sandwich was good but midway eating it, I realized that it needed sauce. So I requested it from Matthew and he brought me horseradish. Hubby ordered an omelette which he really enjoyed. I took advantage of getting on the waitlist via their website so we only had to wait five minutes. They text when your table is ready. It's a super convenient feature so you don't have to wait around when the restaurant is packed.

    Toast
    Aarti M.

    Enjoyed a quick breakfast at this cozy breakfast spot. I really like the ambiance here and the service was really good- they even custom made a hash for me without potatoes. The prices are on the expensive side (though the portions are decent). I did enjoy the food though and will be back again!

    AM Superfoods Bowl
    Erin S.

    This used to be a less favorable first watch to visit but they've really changed for the better! Back in 2021 they were understaffed and could not even handle the customers of Columbia. Now, they are efficient. I wanted a hearty yet healthy meal, so I ordered the am superfoods bowl and the decadent million dollar potatoes. This was my first time trying chia pudding and it was phenomenal! The crunch from the granola combined with fresh fruits was a party for my tastebuds. The flaky salt on the toast was the perfect addition to an otherwise average meal component. The million dollar potatoes were worth every penny if you ask me. I love the bacon and the Parmesan sauce. I was scraping the bowl by the end of my meal. Our server was also very friendly and gave informative answers to our questions about the seasons menu items. It was a ten out of ten experience!

    Avocado Toast with smoked salmon and eggs
    Shelly I.

    Had a delicious breakfast there on Saturday morning. We had a wonderful server, Francisca, who allowed us to chat and not push us into ordering quickly. We went at a perfect time where we could get seated and then be able to sit for an hour to an hour and a half before it started getting crowded. The ambience was very nice and very typical of a first watch. There is a variety on the menu plus the seasonal items.

    June K.

    Not an american brunch gal but finally went for the first time.. only to not get brunch. But delicious! Their menu is expansive and although nothing is extraordinary it feels like classic foods that everyone is sure to enjoy.

    Jane K.

    Our server, Naomi, was amazing during my visit for brunch! The food was delicious, and my experience today was superb! It does get really busy on the weekends, but the wait time seemed reasonable. I will be back soon! :)

    "Million Dollar Potatoes"
    Anna M.

    I got my order to go, so maybe eat in would have been better. The coffee was undrinkable because it had an absurd amount of cream and sugar in it. Biscuits with gravy were very meh. But the worst part was the potatoes, which were not cooked all the way. They were legitimately not edible and still had a raw "crunch" in the middle. Would not recommend.

    Market Veggie Sandwich
    Patrise S.

    I can barely complete this post! Usually the portion are so reasonable that I finish my entree at the table. This time I ate half and I am stuffed! It was very good. My daughter reserved on the so and I wait was just long enough to decide what to get. There is a nice long bench to wait on. It was a nice, cool sunny day and people were also dining outside. Oooo, I came today because I signed up for emails a year ago and was sent a BOGO. No regrets.

    Multigrain Pancake Million Dollar Bacon
    Kayla Y.

    We came on a sunday around 10 without reservations (my mistake). but they said the wait was about 20-30 minutes which wasn't a problem. however after the 30 min mark and we didn't get an update on anything we asked how long the wait would be, they said it wouldnt be much longer and we asked if we could sit at the small shared table in the front (completely empty) and they said no. the hostess was a bit rude and short with us. come around 15 mins later they placed 2 other groups that came after us on the shared seating area!!! we were getting really annoyed but since we waited so long already we decided to wait out another 5 minutes which then we were finally seated. the food was pretty good and the actual service was fast. the coffee here was too sweet though.

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    Başak O.

    Service was good! Ambience was good! Food was good! Soup was cold , which made me a bit upset...

    Rachel S.

    Had a great meal here! It was busy on a Friday morning but we got sat right away. Our server was excellent. I ordered the biscuits and turkey sausage with gravy and fried eggs. I also ordered a side of cheesy grits which were very yummy. Cozy inside the restaurant not very big and it was packed.

    Strawberry tres leches
    Tiffany B.

    An hour wait if you go around 10:20am on a Sunday fyi however it was alright. The cocktail was my #1 favorite. The French toast was good but I've had better perhaps a different bread type or egg wash would of done the trick but it was a 5/10, the eggs was alright tasted like someone who's just learning how to cook stepping up their cooking made them 6/10, and the bacon was cooked to perfection 10/10. The potatoes my husband had can use a step up in seasoning and cooking time; they were a bit hard 3/10, his breakfast sandwich had house made sauce which was gross so the overall sandwich was a 3/10. The waitress was a little inattentive had to grab two other waiters for our bill, water, and syrup but she was still good when she came around. The place itself is small, the floors was slippery as hell, I almost slipped going to the bathroom so putting down some rugs on a rainy day may help and they didn't have a wet floor sign either.

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    We love conscientious and friendly Naomi and the regular menu and seasonal specials are interesting and tasty. Q and L

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    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes for most of the year, but not during the winter.

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    I use the app Nowait and will put you in line before you get to the restaurant. I highly suggest that app.

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    Another Broken Egg Cafe - side of bacon

    Another Broken Egg Cafe

    4.0(259 reviews)
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    Needed somewhere to stop for breakfast before my flight and I'm so glad I chose here. I was a…read morelittle weary just because it's a chain and they can be very hit or miss. When we arrived we were seated quickly. A lot of items stood out to us on the menu so we went back and forth on what to order but it did take a little bit for someone to come take our order. Ultimately we landed on the peach cobbler French toast, cinnamon roll French toast, and a 1/2 and 1/2 lunch special with chicken & waffles and a cup of jambalaya. I was told the peach cobbler French toast was really good. The cinnamon roll French toast was prepared perfectly. Not soggy which was surprising given how much syrup and melted cream was on the plate. It was just VERY sweet. It also came with a side of eggs and brown sugar sage sausage patties. I loved the sausage patties and 2 was just enough. The chicken and waffles were good, the chipotle honey that came on the side complimented the chicken really well. The jambalaya had potential, but could have been seasoned a bit heavier. I also ordered the raspberry peach palmer and it was bombbb. I'd absolutely recommend another broken egg and will definitely stop in again if there's a location nearby.

    Came here once before and had a great time. Service was top notch, food was delicious, the place…read morehad great vibes. We were excited to come back. I am writing this review as I sit at the bar (where I have been for 21 minutes now). I still don't even have water. We placed our orders about 15 minutes ago, and are still waiting on water. I don't think my mimosa will ever come. If I had caffeine I might be able to get over it, but sadly the coffee has not arrived either. Update: the food was delicious (champagne butter and lobster omelet), but it would've gone down a lot smoother with a beverage.

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    Eggspectation - Columbia - Butterscotch Crème Brûlée

    Eggspectation - Columbia

    4.1(79 reviews)
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    What a great location! In the heart of the new apartments and down the street from Merriweather…read morePost Pavilion, this Eggspectations is in a professional building on the first floor. We had Claudia for our waitress and she was awesome! We were her only table at 2:45pm on a Tuesday and she treated us like friends. This was our first time at this location and we will definitely be back. The decor was very uptown professional meets industrial. High open ceilings with sleek black walls and marble looking tables. Very fun big bar as well. We got everything she recommended and it was so good! We got the Eggstravaganza (Brioche French Toast with two eggs, choice of meat and potatoes) and the Flatbread Sourdough Pizza with Pepperoni, grilled onions and peppers, and extra cheese. For drinks we got the seasonal Pistachio Latte and the Tropical Teaser smoothie that was a refreshing fresh fruit smoothie with mango, banana, pineapple and strawberries. When I say we enjoyed the food, I mean we couldn't stop talking about it. We are so happy we got Claudia for our waitress and will absolutely be coming back for more!

    Lost power after last night's storms, so I met up with a friend to grab a quick breakfast. We…read moredecided to check this place out and arrived at 1:38 p.m. The restaurant was mostly empty, and we were seated immediately. Almost 10 minutes went by without anyone coming to take our order, so we decided to sit at the bar instead. The bartender gave us menus but never came back to take our order either. Meanwhile, the waitstaff and host seemed more interested in huddling together and having conversations than serving the few customers in the restaurant. At 1:56 p.m., we left without ever ordering or getting any food. I understand being short-staffed, but this was simply poor service.

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    3.4(369 reviews)
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    La Madeleine has become a favorite neighborhood gathering spot for our group. The service is…read moreprimarily self-serve, although staff bring your main entrée to the table. The menu is fairly consistent, with a few seasonal specials added throughout the year. The food is reliably prepared with fresh ingredients, and the presentation is usually appealing. One of the restaurant's most charming features is the large brick-enclosed fireplace in the center of the dining room. During our recent visit, it was still roaring despite the summer heat wave, adding to the warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu offers several dependable favorites, and the bakery display case is always tempting, filled with an assortment of pastries and desserts. Fresh-baked breads are also available for purchase, though the more popular varieties often sell out as the day progresses. What keeps us coming back is the relaxed setting. There's no pressure to rush through your meal, making it an ideal place to linger over lunch, catch up with friends, and enjoy a satisfying meal in comfortable surroundings. Overall, La Madeleine continues to be a pleasant and dependable choice for a casual meal and good conversation.

    This place has changed and not for the better! Slowly, month…read moreby month, I could see, taste the difference in was once a great dining place. Few desserts are truly "baked" on premise . The meals are mediocre at best. Tremendously Constant staff changeover is also a "telling" sign though some is normal in this industry. Example: ordered Chicken pesta pasta...could not eat it. One bite and I knew there was a problem in the kitchen. The chef hadn't a clue. They no longer served the once selectable bread sticks and replaced them with a dry croissant which has nothing to do with pests. Could not taste a hint of pests, noodles were overcooked and drowning in a milky, soupy liquid. No thanks. I'm done. No more La Madeleine for me. Shortcuts. Bad food.

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    la Madeleine - Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salade (Bowl) for $6. This is the best "non-pastry" item I've had here. Generous portion.

    Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta Salade (Bowl) for $6. This is the best "non-pastry" item I've had here. Generous portion.

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    Mahana Fresh - Freshly blended smoothies pair perfectly with your healthy bowl.

    Mahana Fresh

    4.5(39 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    It's a stop & go type place, small but meant for quick turnarounds. It was absolutely freezing…read moreinside so I wouldn't stay longer than needed. Staff was very friendly and nice. The Luau BBQ bowl was delicious- the citrus ginger sauce really surprised me with how flavorful it was without having one thing overpower it. I ordered a mac & cheese bowl but the lack of cheese just made it starchy and lacked flavor.

    This was my first visit to Mahana Fresh, and I was pleasantly surprised from the moment I walked…read morein. The menu offers a nice balance between curated bowls and build-your-own options, and everything on display looked vibrant and genuinely fresh. Even the subtle aroma of garlic in the air set the tone in the best way. I don't usually go for chicken (I cook enough of it at home), but being from Hawaii, there was no way I was passing up on their limited-time Huli Huli chicken. For those unfamiliar, traditional Huli Huli chicken is typically bone-in, skin-on, soaked in a brine, marinated with a blend of soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and pineapple juice maybe rice vinegar or ketchup, it's all left to the cook. Basted several times as the meat is flipped until fully cooked. Back home, you don't just eat it--you experience it. You smell it long before you see it--grilling on those iconic half oil drum kettles along the roadside, often set up for fundraisers or local gatherings. The sight of chicken quarters being flipped ("huli" means "turn") and basted over open flames is pure island nostalgia. So yes, expectations were high. I was offered a sample, and it delivered. The flavor balance was spot on--savory, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying. The chicken itself was moist and tender. The only thing missing was that classic crispy, charred skin and the full leg quarter presentation you'd find back home--but even so, it didn't disappoint and left me wanting more. My bowl came together beautifully with coconut sweet potato sauce, fresh spinach, garlicky cilantro green beans, and basmati rice. It was flavorful, well-balanced, and delicious. Service was another highlight--the staff was friendly, patient and helpful with recommendations. The space itself is not large to eat in but it was clean, bright with ocean-toned blues that nod to its island inspiration. I'll definitely be back--especially while that Huli Huli chicken is still on the menu.

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