Disappointing Food Despite Excellent Service . Unfortunately, We Won't Be Back…read moreWe were in the area conducting business and, since we're not from the area, decided to do a little research and try somewhere new for breakfast. We enjoy discovering local restaurants, and Egg Benedict caught our attention because of its high ratings. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the expectations.
Let's start with the positives. The service was excellent! We were greeted, seated right away, and given menus by the hostess. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and we opted for their covered outdoor patio. Our server was attentive, quick to greet us, and always willing to accommodate our requests. No complaints whatsoever about the service.
Now, onto the food.
Their menu is very extensive, almost to the point of being overwhelming. There are so many options that deciding what to order takes a little time.
I ordered the Mexican Benedict, which comes with a sope as the base, topped with chile verde pork. I also ordered their home-style potatoes on the side. Unfortunately, the potatoes arrived cold, hard, and bland, with very little flavor. I asked if I could substitute hash browns, and our server promptly brought them out. Those were hot, thankfully.
However, when I went to cut into my Mexican Benedict, the sope was extremely hard. My knife couldn't even cut through it properly. At that point, I decided to send the plate back. The staff was very accommodating and immediately brought me a traditional Eggs Benedict instead.
We ordered a full breakfast plate, but unfortunately, the experience wasn't much better. The sausage links were cooked on the outside but undercooked and soggy in the middle. It was honestly unappetizing.
We also ordered three Cokes during our visit, and unfortunately, all three were flat. At $5 each, I don't mind paying for a soda, but I do expect it to be cold, crisp, and bubbly.
Our server was wonderful throughout everything, and I want to give credit where credit is due. Every request was handled quickly and politely. However, there comes a point when you're sending food back and asking for replacements, and you simply don't want to keep complaining.
As far as the atmosphere, the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, and the covered patio is a nice option for outdoor dining. Everything in our outdoor seating area appeared clean and well maintained.
Our bill came out to approximately $60 for two breakfast plates and three Cokes. Unfortunately, the overall food quality just wasn't there for us.
The proof is in the pudding, and unfortunately, the food missed the mark. We actually left feeling more grossed out than satisfied, which is never how you want to feel after going out for breakfast.
We love exploring new restaurants, especially when we're visiting an area. And when we find a good one, we're more than happy to return whenever we're back in town. Unfortunately, this won't be one of those places.
This is simply our personal experience and opinion. Every restaurant deserves a chance, so by all means, try it for yourself. Your experience may be completely different from ours.
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Great service can certainly make a difference, but at the end of the day, the food has to deliver. Unfortunately, this one didn't for us.