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    Griffin Grill

    3.7 (39 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Arnold W.

    I like how they have nachos (the fake cheese kind) whenever they do, usually Fridays. Grilled items like burgers and chicken sandwiches are good too. I enjoy they salad bar. Lots of options, much cheaper than Whole Foods per lb. price.

    Steph L.

    Griffin Grill is a hidden gem They serve burritos, burgers, salads, sandwiches and a multitude of ice cold soft drinks along with energy drinks. My all time favorite is a turkey bacon avocado sandwich with my favorite energy drink of all time, a NOS. It's honestly very rare that they have NOS as they are only sold at select locations. Today I decided to get the avocado chicken breast salad and was not disappointed as it was huge! The owner also gave me a side of peaches. (He is very kind and often gives regulars a free side of the soup of the day or fresh fruit!) I have never had an issue with the wait times but I tend to come during off times after 12. But if time is an issue I would say to avoid 11:30 - 12:30 since a lot of people are on their lunch at that time. There's usually plenty of seats outside along with inside.

    Now open!
    Brendan M.

    Griffin Grill recently opened to replace many others like it in the past. There isn't much differentiating this from the ones in recent history, or the long standing Cafe 201 one block away. Griffin Grill offers the standard fare of breakfast and lunch items, but aren't anything deviating from a typical cafe. Breakfast items, such as a breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich and breads. The menu is limited in this aspect and doesn't offer too many egg plates (sorry, no egg white sandwiches). The lunch menu has a bit more options, but offers far less than what you can get at Cafe 201. Assuredly, it's to cut down on inventory costs, but creativity can go a long way with the existing items. It would be nice to offer breakfast/lunch specials, but given they've just opened, this has yet to be seen. For lunch, a typical sandwich will hover around $5.95 - $6.55 and an "entree" costs around $6.55. You do not get anything other than the paltry sandwich, but for an "entree", you can make it a "combo" for $1.00 extra. A combo means you can add a fountain drink with the obligation of purchasing a $3.00 side item. In all, you're looking to spend about $10 for a meal and can spend your dollars at the handful of restaurants just a stone's throw away, which will get you a whole lot more bang for your buck. The food isn't bad, not great and is only a passable amount of food you are served. I would understand the pricing if you received a bit more food, but I feel like the prices are high to cover rent/"convenience". The owner seems nice, but if he is to learn anything about the Griffin Towers clientele, he should know that you need to provide good value for the price and to differentiate yourself from the existing restaurants in close proximity. We don't care about convenience for being just downstairs, since we know how to walk and love doing so. Do this or your business is doomed to fail rather quick, as there are already grumblings about how it's not worth the visit.

    Carne asada burrito, chips, and guacamole!
    Sandra G.

    Tuesday special: carne asada burrito, chips, and guacamole. Food was warm, price was reasonable, not bad for a quick bite. Placed my order online and picked it up 10 minutes later. Will definitely come back next time I forget to pack a lunch.

    Sooo good!!

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    Great food at great prices! This is my new go to for lunch!! The Griffin Burger is spot on! Thanks for the grub Harry!

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