Time to update this review. I was sad about what appeared to be a loss of another favorite neighborhood restaurant back in December, But I'm very happy to report that Nighthawks bar is back! Extended HH menu, plus full dinner menu staring at 3pm and brunch on the weekends. As always, great food, drinks and service. (I've been watching online for months hoping they would update their times and menu, but there were no revisions to their web site. It still does not accurately reflect their in-house menu or the dining times.) read more

Nice atmosphere inside, it's dimly lit and cozy but elevated which is a great vibe. I had the smash burger and it was really good, well cooked and crispy on the edges so definitely recommend. They have great house made ranch that I enjoyed as well. It was a busy night so you could tell the staff was rushing around a bit but a good experience overall! read more

Nighthawks - Nighthawks Smash Burger - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I stopped in after work for some food and a drink. The Mushroom and swiss burger sounded good so I went with that and their house made fries, which were delicious I might add!! They were so crunchy on the outside...chefs kiss. I got a side of the ranch with them as well and I assume they make that in house because it was also very tasty. Burger was pretty good! Bun held up well so no complaints there. Service was wonderful, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. I definitely will be back to try other menu items. read more

Nighthawks - Mushroom and Swiss Burger with house fries - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I would recommend some foods I've liked here over the years, but they change their menu often, so I'll just recommend food here in general. But recently the shrimp grits were fantastic, and the chicken sandwich very good. This place has a great vibe, and don't be fooled by the diner look, the cooking is top notch. read more

The burgers were excellent, cheese curds everyone loved, kids menu was great and well priced! Chicken sandwich and Reuben were reported to be fabulous. Service was outstanding our party of 7 started out in a tight booth and we were quickly able to have a table that was much more comfortable. And they take reservations always a plus! read more

Beautiful place, good food now under new owners, but wine pours are terrible esp given price.

Back to show more love, because I came back for happy hour! The $5 drinks even on weekends is amazing. A lot of places only do happy hour M-F and I work too late to make it. I came here before a concert on a Saturday. I had the very tasty chimichurri burger, fries, and a glass of Italian Pino Grigio for $20! Can you believe it? I can't! What a blessing this place is to my neighborhood. read more

A good bar just a little too loud for me as my date and I could hardly hear each other. Good food and good service. Full bar by the way! Just hard to find parking. Otherwise, definitely worth going to! They have cheese curds for you deep fried food lovers like me! read more

You how you hype up a place in your mind for so long and then when you finally try it the hype fades? Well, that's how I felt about Nighthawks. I can say I enjoyed the whole energy and feel of this place. If I lived in the area I think would easily be a neighborhood spot. It definitely had that vibe about it. The dining room had bar area and combination of booths. Then the patio area was nicely enclosed from the street and adequately spaced seating. Our server was so friendly and polite. My friend and I decided to share and I am glad we did. Let me say, the pictures of Nighthawks' cheeseburger is something to salivate over. With such high expectations I was expecting a food explosion of juicy burger goodness. Unfortunately, that was not the case for me. Plus, the wings were a miss also. The Dry Rub Wings with aioli and Ranch similarly looked good but after a bite or two could tell it was flavored to the bone so I was just ok with the external nibbles. read more

Nighthawks - Nighthawks Cheeseburger and fries - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great spot for burgers and best wings in the twin cities! Happy hour $10 wings. Bartenders are always friendly and parking is easy behind the bar. read more

Nighthawks - Jerry - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I chose this place for date night. It has a comfortable interior with an open kitchen. Service wasn't good, but wasn't bad. We both had tacos. The elote corn salad portion was too large and we would've preferred other side options. The taco portions were pretty small. Not sure we would return. read more

I had heard good things about this place from trusted foodies in my life. However, I was pretty underwhelmed with the brunch. I got the breakfast tostadas, which was fine, but nothing to write home about. I got a side of toast that tasted like it was stalw or had freezer burn, so that was a bummer. The service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was nice. The signature bloody mary was delicious. Overall, I would not rush back here. read more

Ok, so big burger guy, because being real who isn't.... I've wanted to come here since seeing pictures of the burger. It didn't disappoint at a solid 9.5/10. Crispy sides, not over cooked, onion, some amazing pickled cucumbers and a "sauce" to top it off. Only gripes were the burger patty sized piece of tomato that I took off and ate separate due to size limitations(I don't take points off for items I take off burger). And as an onion fan, I want an aggressive amount of onions. The wings were 9/10, light but flavorful spices. Perfectly cooked, and a fancy blue cheese and herb dressing. Can't believe I haven't heard of these before honestly. Solid tap list, great back patio with some reprieve from traffic noise. Fast service, and a great experience. Hard to believe how slow the place was for a Friday late lunch. Don't sleep on the Nighthawk. read more

Nighthawks - Double Nighthawk Burger - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I ordered the Rachel with fries for takeout and was pleased! The heart of the sandwich is the generous cuts of baked turkey. It's covered with deliciously tangy Russian dressing that's happily married to sweet onions. A touch of thin carrot sticks accent the tanginess of the dressing and give a strong sandwich a hint more integrity. All of it is topped with swiss cheese that knows it's place and sustains the flavor harmony. The rye bread holds this package well. If you bring the sandwich home, the bread may soften from sitting a bit. No problem for me! The dressing-soaked bottom was a fantastic finish.  My shoestring fries were, ironically, a bit tough. Some people may like that. I prefer crunchy French fries with a strong potato profile.  The diner generally is one of my favorite American foodscapes. I just love the comfort food staples and the fact I can order breakfast day or night. Contemporary diners have begun to embrace our expanding American food community offering Latin American and southeast Asian dishes (no doubt shoehorned by the diner chefs who rep those cultures).  Nighthawks takes the basics: burgers, deli sandwiches, fish and chips and elevates them without being snooty about it. I'll definitely return to explore the menu! Maybe I'll see you there. read more

Nighthawks - Nighthawk's take on the Rachel. - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food was nothing spectacular, just meh. Not good enough to try again and we ordered a variety: Shrimp & Andouille Grits, French dip, wagyu burger, and a spicy chicken sandwich. We all walked away disappointed but trying to keep a good attitude. Our party of 4 sat in the dining area where the grills were literally smoking the entire space up. Definitely not ambient. Thank goodness some of the windows could open. No one was very happy with their meal. I would never come here again. Service was okay however. read more

I've gone a few times to dine in and have gone 2x for to go wings during Covid. There's a consistency about the place... food is decent - good, service is decent as well. I may have gone 2x and had standout service, once was for a chicken pickup and the second was for brunch! Brunch girl wasn't attentive, but she was friendly and patient on a busy day. Bartender was full of customer service and kind when I came to pick up my order of wings that for some reason wasn't received by anyone and he gave me a coin-like thing for 1 free drink. I thought that was nice of him. I lost it, lol, but it was very thoughtful. I've had the pear salad here, brunch, breakfast, wings, fries and all you drink Mimosa's (more than 1 flavor). I enjoyed it all. I'll swing back thru there sometime. read more

Nighthawks - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came here for brunch, it was pretty good, eggs Benedict was satisfactory. They had a small cocktail selection as well. Did not care for the customer service though. We were denied an iced coffee, the waiter said they didn't offer that option, however we over heard the waiter tell another group she could make them one.....double standards. read more

First off, the service was great. We went there at 4:00p when it wasn't busy so maybe he gave us extra attention, but it was very enjoyable. The fries were handmade, and you could still see some of the potato skins! They were great, but the texture was not very crunchy. The best thing we ordered was the Guinness Beef Stew, however, after the first few bites, it was very overpowering. It's one of those, "this might be the best soup I've ever tasted" after the first bite, but you never finish the dish. read more

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Solid bite and happy hour at nighthawks! I got the truffle fries (decent) and the crispy chicken sandwich (surprisingly good) and was more pleased than I anticipated! read more

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Fair beer list and full bar. Very good wait staff, all appropriately hip and mysterious. Large portions of bar food that tastes better than most bars but is still not restaurant food , in a neighborhood with some great restaurants. read more

First visit, won't be the last. Stopped in for a late night meal and was pleased to find not only was the kitchen open, but the menu was extensive and everything hit the spot. I didn't opt for the all-day breakfast this time, but definitely want to give it a try next time. Instead, had the beer battered walleye sandwich and my date had the hot pastrami sandwich. Both were tasty - and huge! The walleye came on a hoagie so large I could hardly open wide enough to bite into it and was packed with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and remoulade (which is described as Cajun but could've been spicier). My partner thoroughly enjoyed his hot pastrami and I snuck a few salty fries. Bartender Bethany was friendly and attentive and tried holding herself back from wanting to sing karaoke to the early 2000s music playing. Meanwhile, Jerry's portrait watched over us as we dined at the end of the bar. read more

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Been driving by for years and glad I finally decided to check it out. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. Will definitely return. read more

A place sometimes mentioned as having one of the best burgers in the Twin Cities, I've been there many times for the grub. And yes, it is very good. Cheeseburger to be exact. My kids also love the place. And the fries don't disappoint. Only thing they are missing is a good malt or shake. They used to have a server who would make chocolate shakes as an off-menu item, and they were so good. Hint hint. read more

The Godfather as visiting from Washington and we decided to go out to an early dinner together. The Godfather had order a foot long hot dog because he wasn't too hungry. When he got the hot dog, he was a little surprised at how big it was. I had ordered the BLT. We went around 3:30pm. This is when they serve everything on their menu except the entrees, which still leaves a lot of options. Our waitress was super nice, I believe her name was Ann. She was very attentive, but then again we were one of maybe 3 other small groups seated. The BLT had a lot of bacon on it, and the bread was toasted to perfection. I was not disappointed. The Godfather really enjoyed his dog, he told me that it was definitely an all beef hot dog, but wasn't a typical Oscar Meyer. haha He said there was a nice smoky taste to it when he ate it. It cake with the fixings, and we both enjoyed the fries. Nicely salted, and had just the right amount of crisp to them. The ambiance of the location was a typical diner, great music, (The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and Percy Sledge to name a few) The Godfather is a fan of that genre of music, he could name the songs after the 1st or 2nd bar of music was played, way before the vocals even started. It was awesome. Overall, I would recommend this place to people, the experience was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the service was fabulous. Best of all, my company was unforgettable. read more

Nighthawks - Footlong Hot Dog - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Had brussel sprout and cheese curd appetizers, delish! Couple glasses of wine, also tasty . However, the service that Saturday afternoon was inattentive and slow. Only been there once before, last summer, and had great service. read more

Warning: the reviews were a bit misleading for this place...Nighthawks seemed really good from other reviews and pictures but be warned. Not many of the food we ordered seemed made in house...for example, the Mac and cheese was elbow macaroni with velveeta cheese. It wasn't terrible but it was velveeta. If I wanted that, I could've gotten it at the store and made it myself. Their crab cakes were decent but a little too salty. They also drench it with yellow Heinz mustard which was unnecessary and made the cakes even saltier. Their hash browns were too greasy and cooked in oil that seemed a bit too old... I was really looking forward to the fries (in other pictures), but they changed them to more basic fries that they buy frozen. They were underwhelming...my brother did like their French dip sandwich, but for $16, it should've been larger. Overall, I learned my lesson and I will not be coming back to Nighthawks. There are way too many good restaurants around the area and in Minneapolis in general, so be careful and choose wisely... read more

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This past week I went into @nighthawksmpls with my family and was very impressed all around with our meals. Everything was really good but what stood out the most was the wings. The wings were legit! Smoked and finished in the fryer. I went with the dry rubs. These wings were so crunchy and well made. You had a serious crunch biting into the wings yet the meat literally fell off the bone and you could pull the bone out of your mouth perfectly clean. The Hot Pastrami was delicious as well. The Pastrami is smoked in house and served all diced up on the sandwich full of flavor and tender. The sandwich has a great level of heat with the Habanero-Jack Cheese complimented by Hot Mustard. The Spicy Chicken Sandwich you know is one of my favs. This one is good as it is chicken thigh pounded out, breaded and fried. Tons of flavors going on with a Honey @crybabycraigs glaze and a thick layer of Avocado Crema. Lots of slaw tossed in a spicy vinaigrette is a nice touch on this as well adding heat and great texture. : Hot Pastrami ~ Hot Mustard, Habanero-Jack Cheese, pickles. Served on toasted rye. Spicy Chicken Sandwich ~ Breaded chicken breast with Honey & Cry Baby Craigs glaze Avocado Crema, raw vegetable slaw & tossed in a spicy vinaigrette. Served on a toasted milk bun. Dry Rub Chicken Wings. I am always impressed at Nighthawks. I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. Have you been? What else note worth to try on the menu? read more

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So wanted to eat here... and the host stand had a copy of the Twin Cities best thing to eat. Craving the pastrami sandwich... .... which unfortunately they do not serve until 1:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday. At least 4 people walked away as only the brunch menu was available. Hopefully they add some lunch items to the brunch menu or start serving lunch earlier. Hope to find my way back at some point. read more

Arby's invented the Meat Mountain, Nighthawks perfected it __________ Beef patty, griddled onions, special sauce, american cheese, lettuce, pickles __________ It's been a while since I've been to Nighthawks and their burger is bigger than ever! It comes as a single 1/3 lb but option for double which I had to try (and it was MASSIVE). It's basically a super sized smash burger and I loved it: the juicy beef, soft bun, gooey cheese, and special sauce that just hit the spot. Sides have always hit the spot and the burger never disappoints. __________ The atmosphere is warm and cozy, not too crowded and it feels like a local upscale diner. I'd come for a drink and/or a meal anytime read more

Nighthawks - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I believe I have a new favorite Rueben in the world! Simply fantastic. Good bread grilled perfectly, I think they said the pastrami is house-made. Oh, sooooooo good. And the Tots were good and crispy too. I'll be back. read more

I was invited to a tasting at Nighthawks Diner and Bar last night from my friend and Chef Tyler Wilcox. He creates dishes and gets feedback before they go live. "Shrimp and Grits" was on the tasting menu and I have to say this was one of the most amazing culinary experiences I ever had! The flavor profiles and aromatics were incredible. The combination of creamy grits, smokey andouille sausage, shrimp, sautéed shallots and peppers topped with vinaigrette marinated slaw all sitting on top of an amazing sauce made with a white wine reduction... thats a mouthful and boy was it! I give this dish a huge thumbs up and am looking forward to it hitting the menu. Nice work Tyler!! read more

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Delicious burger. I'd say it's one of the best, if not the best, classic cheeseburgers you'd find in the twin cities. Smashed patty, salty, cheesy, cut with the sweetness of grilled onions and crisp pickles. A diner classic. Nice beer list. I went for a old fashioned and wasn't disappointed. I do like a cherry to top mine off so that was a :( service is great- barkeep was cool. Monday's are all day happy hours so I'll be back when my wife's outta town. Updated review: I came here a couple weeks ago for Sunday brunch when they advertised on Facebook biscuits and gravy. Out of this world and addictive. Already jonesing for this offering. Tonight came in and tried the beef stew. It was a utter disappointment- not terrible but salty and the beef tasted rancid. Like it'd been cooked from frozen or older cuts of meat. Wouldn't recommend this dish. read more

Wonderful service! 10/10 would recommend. The burgers are amazing. love the zero proof cocktail menu. Ava Shirley is bomb!

I can honestly say that my reuben Benedict from Nighthawks is the best eggs Benedict I have ever had! Their pastrami is made in house and it is excellent! Service was very quick and that staff was very friendly! read more

Nighthawks - Reuben Benedict - Diners Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I came here with my girlfriend on a sunny Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm having never heard a word about it before. We came with no real expectations other than wanting more of a "bar/diner feel" in south minneapolis. The place was actually pretty busy but not to the point where we had to wait which was nice, so we sat belly up to the bar. Cheap drinks, I went with a 5 dollar 16oz ice cold Miller lite which hit the spot. The bartender was a real good dude and even grabbed me the coldest beer from the back. My girlfriend went with a mimosa (didn't do the bottomless promotion which is 17 bucks on a limit of 4 or 3 if you get mimosas with liquor in them). We did the cheese curds as an appetizer and we felt they were some of the best we've had in awhile. For our entrees we went with the pastrami sandwich and nighthawks cheeseburger. The pastrami easily rivaled the best pastrami sandwiches I've had in the best deli's of NY and this punches in the same weight class without hesitation. It had the perfect texture and balance of flavor and spice, legitimately mouthwatering. My girlfriends burger was also delicious, cooked to perfection and the secret sauce really brought the flavor of the burger to the next level. On top of that, the bun had a buttery flavor with great texture and crisp. I think we may become regulars here...a must try of minneapolis that I obviously was very late to the party on! read more

Service was great Food came out hot and well prepared Location was easy Michelle did a great job hosting and serving Very please with the diner read more

First time coming to this place and it was a great time! Unfortunately they were out of a lot of things we wanted to order so that was a big bummer. I would of loved to order the vegan chicken sandwich but maybe next time! I did end up getting the California cheese burger with vegan cheese and the beyond burger and it was delicious!! Unfortunately didn't get any pictures this time around but I will definitely be back to try that vegan chicken sandwich read more

They had me at footlong hotdog. I came on a weekday to meet a friend. Good thing I was there 15 minutes before 5:30pm, because that's when the place started to fill up. I recommend coming early to get a parking spot on the street, table, and to take advantage of happy hour! I really like this diner. I've seen some "remodeled" diners, and new ones, lately that still looked like shit holes, a pig with lipstick, a beat face. Not Nighthawks, they did it right. It's got the diner feel, but it's clean, cool, and modern. Great beer list. They can't serve full on hard liquors in the neighborhood, but they've got some specialty drinks with beer involved. I ate a lot on this visit. Homemade potato chips with onion dip, $3. I have a serious addiction to this combo in general. Theirs were good. Do it. I tried the Nighthawks footlong, with beer on HH. The meat on this link was so damn flavorful. It stood its ground against the bold flavors of dill mayo, horseradish havarti, peppers, mustard, and crunchy shoestrings. I still tasted that pork. Yum. Caesar steak tartar. This is a MUST. Best combo ever. I am so in love with this dish. Chicken bacon ranch sandwich. This is no McD's sandwich. Might have been my favorite chicken sandwich ever. Double cheeseburger. Gooey cheese melting down all around. Grease glistening off the bun. Juicy meat. Screams America. We opted for coleslaw with the burger, it had good seasoning, but it was watery. French fries with blue cheese, onions, and balsamic, this was a disappointment. Way too salty and sweet. Pass on these. To make sure I ate until I was on the verge of puking I ordered the chocolate hazelnut cream pie, my friend had the apple pie with cheddar crust and five spice. Apple pie sucked, no flavor and mushy apples. That cream pie though, next time I may as well ask for the whole damn pie. Service was phenomenal! I forgot the girls name, but she needs a raise and promotion. Prices were a tad high I thought, $12 for a footlong hotdog. At HH, you can get it for $10 with a beer, that's the way to go. I'm making this place a regular stop. I cannot wait to try more of the menu. read more

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After seeing several of my most trusted Yelp buddies checking in here and posting some pretty food porny pictures along with pretty decent reviews, I made a mental note to expedite my own visit. Plus, hi, anything open late that calls itself a diner and has at least some all-day breakfast options is always going to be of interest to me. So. It's not a big place. As others have said, you either sit bar side or you sit in the other room where the kitchen is viewable either from tables or counter stools. We got lucky and wandered in on a Wednesday night with no wait. I already had a pretty good idea of what I wanted but gave my husband the courtesy of a few minutes to peruse the menu. While he was looking, the homemade ginger brew caught my eye and was so intriguing that I bypassed the really (REALLY) good beer list to try that instead. If you like ginger flavor, and I mean real natural ginger with a good bite to it, you will love this drink. However, if you don't like ginger or don't like strong flavors, or you are thinking it's like ginger ale, stay away. I personally loved it. So foodwise, I got the salmon and eggs breakfast, which had my attention ever since I saw a photo of it because there are salmon eggs on the top of it and I LOOOVE salmon eggs. Plus, as we all know, I do love a good benedict type deal. So our waiter won the prize for best waiter interaction in recent memory when I ordered and he immediately said, "Just so you know, that's not served hot." And I looked at him for a second like he was kind of stupid and said, "Um, OK." And then he smiled and said, "Well you know. Minnesotans. It freaks some of them out." I LOLed for like five minutes. The actual dish was really good, but I could see how some people wouldn't like it. It was like a cross between a good old East Coast schmear and a eggs Benedict. There's a toasted English muffin that's smeared with a chivey cream cheese type spread. That's topped with big piles of beautiful smoked salmon and then this sauce that's a combo of eggs and Hollandaise. It's like eggier-than-normal Hollandaise. And then it's topped with plentiful piles of salmon eggs. It's pretty much a dish made for me. I will say that I did kind of miss breaking open a beautifully poached egg and having the yolk ooze everywhere, but the dish itself was marvelous. I ate every bite. My husband got the Blue Plate special, which rotates daily. On Wednesday's it's ribs and mac and cheese. The ribs were good. The mac and cheese was phenomenal. Like a huge crock of the cheesiest, silkiest, gooey-est mac and cheese -- like, if you could think of the richest, most decadent version of Kraft Mac, that's what it was like. They should really just sell it on its own. They'd sell tons of it. It was so good that I actually stole a bite before I even dug into my own food and literally stuck my fingers into the empty pot to wipe up some of the leftover cheese that my husband left behind before our dishes were cleared. That's how good it was.. I finally had a plate in front of me that I'd been thinking about eating for at least a week and chose to take a bite of his food first.. Damn. Now I'm hungry. We managed to talk ourselves into dessert -- strawberry rhubarb pie (good) and chocolate hazelnut pie (better). Everything is obviously homemade. The crust was good but a bit more crumbly than flaky for my personal liking. But you had better bet it tasted good. Additional props for our waiter (Nate C per my receipt) who offered great service in addition to the funny Minnesotan comment. Other notes: I loved that the chef himself delivered our food to our table. It really showed the attention to detail and the care to put into the food. And mad props for the glassware -- I spotted a Central Waters glass, a Clown Shoes glass and several Surly glasses. I love small places that have big time beer lists. Open late and breakfast all day, we are certain to be back. read more

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This is a weekend brunch review: at first we were bummed because their brunch menu is a little on the smaller side. I was hoping they would offer some items from their regular menu like the cauliflower appetizer - which is EVERYTHING. I can devour the entire plate myself. #noshame My friend and I settled on the Landon and chorizo cheddar corn pancakes. This was the perfect match. If you're the savory brunch type of person, these are the dishes you're going to want to check out at Nighthawks. These pancakes are no joke. They are three giant, and I do mean giant, pancakes served with real maple syrup and whipped butter. They're generous with the corn and chorizo, much to my delight. Two of us couldn't finish one order! Our server told us that the pancakes can be ordered during non-breakfast times so note to self: OMG breakfast for dinner? :D The Landon receives high marks as well because of the nice pairing of the sweet potato hash with the saltiness of pulled pork and guacamole. My only negative comment is the price point. $16 is too steep for this dish considering portion size. My friend arrived first and mentioned the lackluster service she received. Evidently staff isn't that attentive when you walk in the door. I didn't experience that but I spotted my friend right away and walked right towards the seat; bypassed the staff entirely. For the love of their buffalo cauliflower and pancakes, I'll be back. read more

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