Been here a long time ago, but this was our first visit in years. We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night. I called ahead to make sure they had room, and we arrived around 6:30 p.m. Food: We started with a couple of beers, and I also ordered one of their specialty cocktails, the Girl in the Neon Moon. I think of it as a Miller High Life Summer Shandy, and it was very tasty. For dinner, we ordered the Street Corn, a Double Palomino Burger, and the Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich. The Street Corn was just okay. I'm used to street corn being roasted, and their version was sautéed. In my opinion, roasted or cast-iron-charred corn delivers much better flavor. The burger was excellent. They nailed the medium-rare temperature, the patties had great flavor, and everything arrived hot. The toppings added great texture, although the bun struggled to keep up with all of the delicious beef juices. The Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich was nothing short of amazing. They use chicken thighs instead of breasts, which are almost always more flavorful. The chicken was lightly battered and perfectly crispy. The pickles and mayo were a great complement. I ordered the hot sauce on the side and mixed a little into the mayo, which turned out to be the perfect choice. The fries were also very good. My wife said she'd come back just for another order of those. The portions were generous, and we ended up enjoying another meal from the leftovers the next day. Service: Several different servers took care of us throughout the evening. We were seated quickly, water and menus arrived right away, drinks followed shortly after, and all of the food came out hot. Everyone was efficient and helpful, but we never really connected with any of them. The restaurant was only about half full, so I don't think they were simply too busy. It wasn't a deal breaker, but it's always nice when the service includes just a little conversation along with taking care of the essentials. Atmosphere: It's a neighborhood corner bar serving surprisingly good food. The bar itself is attractive, with oversized, comfortable bar stools. The dining area is simple but comfortable, with plenty of space between the tables, and the noise level made it easy to carry on a conversation. We're really glad we stopped in and would happily come back. Next time, I'd skip the Street Corn and order the Brussels sprouts instead, but I'd keep everything else exactly the same. read more

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Pre-Covid Palomino was one of my favorite places in Milwaukee. I've been twice this year and it's sad. The bartenders are not friendly (like you are bothering to em being present), the place is empty when the bars around it are busy. Bring back the old Palomino. You had something special. read more

Great service and menu. We came out for Bay View gallery night and since our was early Friday evening around 5, we had our choice of seating. A comfy booth on one side, chairs across in the back of the place was just right. Staff were quick to take our order, friendly and helpful. We had a delicious falafel sandwich, burger, Brussels and loaded fries. All were good. The fries were crispy and salty - perfect! The falafel sub was 3 falafel and crispy creamy coleslaw. If some additional veg or herb sauce added I think this would be welcome. Place is clean and comfortable. Staff checked in frequently and refilled our soda and water. I enjoyed a nice sour beer, since these are my favorite I would love to see more on the menu. Overall a good place to eat on a Friday night. read more

Love Palominos! A great staple in Bay View! Staff is extremely friendly and helpful with dietary restrictions. Love their happy hour specials which is usually a burger of the month + beer! Very reasonably priced and delicious. When available, I strongly recommend the blueberry pie! It's vegan! *drool* read more

Been to Palomino more times than I can count now, and it continues to be delicious. They've got a small menu, but do everything well. Trust that anything you order is going to be solid. I went with the Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit this week, the Wednesday special, and it was so good. The biscuit was warm and flaky, the fried chicken was tender and juicy, the hot honey added just the right amount of heat without being overbearing. The fries, as per usual, were crispy and salty -- the perfect accompaniment. My dining companion and I snagged a slice of Cookies n' Cream pie for dessert. It was creamy and a touch chocolaty without being too sweet or heavy. Highly recommend. Service is consistently great. Vibes are immaculate. Visit Palomino. read more

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The food was good but the service was just kindof "eh"--we felt like we were kindof a nuisance to them even though it wasn't wildly busy? I'd come back to try again! read more

Palomino Bar - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went for the first time today & loved it!! Burgers were juicy with tons of flavor & fries were crispy with a good amount of flavor. My fiancé is gluten intolerant & the staff was super knowledgeable and they had a great gluten free bun option. Service was unmatched with the most incredible server who consistently checked in & really made our experience great. The vibes in the restaurant were immaculate. Will definitely be back!! read more

Palomino Bar - Palomino Brisket Burger with gluten free bun - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great corner bar in a cool pocket of the Bayview neighborhood. The bar has changed over the years, it has downsized and they now offer a more limited menu. They still are a great spot for a drink and serve some solid food. They have an absolutely killer hot fried chicken sandwich, might be the best in the city. They have a solid brisket burger, wings, salad and they serve a Friday Fish Fry. Every so often they do some pop ups and they have a beer and burger deal ($15) weekdays from 4-6. They also have a nice patio out front on those nice summer Wisco days. A solid bar with good food and drinks. Great spot to check out before or after a show at Cactus Club next door. read more

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BEWARE bartenders are miserable and act like any customers that walk through the bar are an inconvenience. What a shame- this bar has so much potential. Don't go into the service industry if you hate happy people trying to have a good time I guess LOL read more

Incredible fried chicken sandwich, good prices, consistently solid service, nice vibe, lovely patio during nicer weather. Overlooked Bay View gem! read more

Tried just updating my review with pics. Was wondering whether this place is back up for food like it was before read more

Palomino Bar - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I love Georgia peaches and when i found out that Palomino is doing a peach popup special memu, I was totally in! The sangria was delish and the peach compote on the cookie hit the spot. I love the vibe of this bar and absolutely will be going to revisit soon. read more

Palomino Bar - Tree Ripe fruit peach menu ar Palomino - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Heck ya! I had the pleasure of checking out this joint on our recent trip. Wish I would've had more time as we sat on the patio. Enjoyed a local beer called the Spotted Cow. LOVED the fried cauliflower. It was fantastic. French fries were nice and dirty - which is good. Unbelievably friendly service from the bartender who served us outside. I wish I would've had time to try a slice of pie, but I definitely will next time. read more

Palomino is a great local bar in a fantastic neighborhood in Bayview. Unpretentious, Palomino is purported to have a good kitchen, but we didn't eat on this particular evening. Henry was our barkeep when I sat down with two friends. He served great drinks and answered my questions with aplomb. I love living in Bayview. read more

Palomino Bar - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Palomino is an unassuming pub in bay view, steps from lake Michigan's south shore. I love this neighborhood and Palomino adds flavor to the already beloved area. The interior is what I call just right- not too big, not too small, not too fancy, not too divey. You could come here for a date night or a quick bite before or after a show at the Cactus Club (the night we came, Jack White was playing there). I regret not getting pictures of all the concert posters on the wall, but they were really cool. My husband was especially excited because two of his favorite bands made appearances (the smoking popes and old 97's). When you come here, you have to try the fried chicken sandwich and I personally always have to get a piece of pie (we found out on this visit that Palomino is owned by the same owners as Honey pie and if you know, you know, honey pie pie is amazing). Oh, and I am obsessed with the fried pickles! Always a must. Also, I miss last visit. We learned that they have a rotating poutine menu. The one we had had buffalo chicken and blue cheese in it. It was a lot going on, but it was delicious. I am ALWAYS going to order poutine if I see it on the menu. They managed to find just the right amount of hipster vibes so that you don't feel like you weren't cool enough to fit in and you feel welcome, but you feel kind of hip by association being here (feeling like a boomer as I say this hope I get the point across) In short, thanks for being cool and always having great food and drinks! Don't ever change! read more

Great little bar/restaurant. While it looks like just a typical bar, the food was actually pretty good and better than I expected. I got the cheeseburger, simple, but got the job done. They had a decent craft beer list as well, several good WI beers, many of which I hadn't had. Lots of TVs to watch sports games, and I think some pool tables and dart boards as well. It was a cool vibe. Not too fancy or formal, but not grungey or divey either. It's near a few other spots within walking distance so you could make this a stop along a bar crawl in the area. read more

Palomino Bar - Palomino Brisket Burger - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We used to love going to have some dinner on Sundays. We'd order Toffalo wings, one of the vegan sandwiches with tots, and a soda. That was our Sunday splurge for ourselves. Then they changed the menu, jacked the prices way up, and made many things ala carte, like the tots are now an additional charge with the sandwich. Used to be a great place, now it's just an overpriced hipster dive. read more

At some point between the end of 2019 and early 2021 I found out about Palomino and saw some of the most amazing looking cheese curds I've ever seen. Problem was, their hours had been cut back due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the one time I was able to stop based on their website saying they were open, I didn't see that they had posted on social media that they were unexpectedly closed until later that day. Undeterred, I finally made it to Palomino to try the cheese curds that I had been longing for and, I feared, overhyped in my mind. The cheese curds are not the best I've ever had or even the best I've recently had (those belong to The Hale House), but damn they were good and you get a TON of them. You can tell they were freshly battered by the fact that the breading stuck together on various pieces and there were extra little bits of delicious fried batter in the bottom of my to go box. The breading had a unique flavor that I could tell includes pepper, but couldn't place anything specific beyond that. I'm glad I never gave up on my desire to try these and look forward to having them again. read more

Palomino Bar - Cheese curds - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We headed to Palomino for a late lunch today. Part of our group had been there before and part had not. Right now they are only doing outdoor seating and you order at a window on the side of the building. The menu isn't huge, but there's definitely something for everyone! I also noticed they had quite a few vegan and gluten free options. I had the pulled pork and it was delicious! It was really juicy though, so I did have to eat it with a fork and knife to avoid a big mess. I also had the pimento Mac n cheese, which was a great side for the pulled pork. My only critique is that they use wooden utensils. They're a little difficult to use and there was definitely a wooden taste to my Mac n cheese using that fork. Other than that, everything was great and I would definitely recommend taking the time to stop by! read more

Palomino Bar - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Amazing service, and great variety of food for a fairly small menu! The food takes what you know as "bar food" to the next level. read more

Palomino Bar - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This Milwaukee neighborhood bar food slaps. Limited menu but everything we've ordered has been great. We ordered the cauliflower appetizer on our last visit and it was good! We loved the house hot sauce. The brisket burger and fries were cooked to perfection as well. Greasy, cheesy, and delicious burger with crispy fries. Bartender and servers are all nice and quick service. Decorated well and feels clean. We'll be back for sure! read more

Palomino is a Bay View staple with consistently good food, pleasant service, and a nice, casual atmosphere. It had been a while since I had eaten here, and it seems they have redone the menu. Plenty of good-looking options were available, and there is an extensive drink list. If you're looking for a casual, reasonably priced place for dinner in Bay View, Palomino is a good choice. I opted for the Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich (double) and my friend went with the Shrimp Po'boy. We both enjoyed our meals, and the portions were quite large. A copious amount of fresh French fries made half the sandwich enough for me (yay leftovers). The sauce on the fried chicken was excellent; spicy but not overwhelming. The chicken was cooked well, and the breading was nice, not soggy. The house made pickles were a nice touch. Palomino has plenty of craft beers on tap to choose from, which I appreciated. I look forward to returning to Palomino sooner rather than later. It looks like they still have the Chicken & Waffle on their brunch menu, which was my favorite in the past, so maybe next time it will be for brunch and one of their delicious Bloody Marys. read more

Palomino Bar - Hot fried chicken sandwich - double - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Several items can be ordered vegan. I had the chicken sandwich, vegan, which means they subbed in Herbivorous Butcher chicken on a sesame seed bun rather than brioche. It also has hit sauce, mayo, and pickles which really put it over the top. The pickles are excellent and you can order them fried as an appetizer. The chik'n appears to be fried, which took it to the next level. The fries are also incredible. All in all, this was a solid meal. Would definitely return and highly recommend to vegans. Service was good and I have no complaints about this place. Not sure why the ratings are so low. read more

Palomino Bar - Vegan hot chicken sandwich with Herbivorous Butcher chik'n. - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I was beginning my review for Palomino when my husband told me, "You can write on your review that I wished I had ordered the brisket burger that you ordered, but my chicken dinner was excellent." Enough said. Online ordering was very easy, pickup was easy, food is fantastic. We will be ordering from here again. read more

The place: Palomino has these great neon lights facing the street advertising their "ice cold crisp beer" and when you walk in, that neon is carried through. Behind the bar, there's red neon telling guests, "don't stop now." There are only two televisions in this bar (behind the bar itself), which...thank goodness. There are probably about a dozen tables that are both 4-tops with chairs and some that are half booths. Decorated with vintage concert posters. The location: In Bay View, a hop skip and jump from the Avalon, so a good place to go after a late movie. It seems to be nestled in a neighborhood of dive bars which suits me just fine. The food/drink: Fried pickles - came out HOT. We appreciated that the middles were cut out so they got crispy all the way through. Massive medallions of pickle. Vegan wings - a revelation. They come in baskets of 6 (4 tofu and 2 seitan, no substitutions). Great BBQ sauce. The seitan specifically tasted like they could have been meat and had a lovely texture. Seattle punch bowl (cider on tap) - firstly, I was smug that my drink came in a stemmed glass. It's a really pretty drink. It was hella fruity, but not necessarily sweet. Hard to describe, but I enjoyed it. Unite the Clans (beer on tap) - I've only ever had this beer from a can, but on tap, it's so much better. The service: Accommodating. We needed to send our patient server away three times so we all could get a look at the drink menu. They never got huffy, they were very understanding. They also brought us a pitcher of water when it was obvious we were parched. Next time: I'll probably settle on a beer and I might need to get a basket of vegan wings for myself because it was real hard to share. Pro tip: Look up the daily specials before you go. Thursday they served 50¢ vegan wings, which was lovely. read more

Palomino Bar - Seattle punch bowl, cider on tap. If you like bourbon, you're in luck because this liquor menu has 3 full pages of bourbons listed. - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We stopped in for an early dinner while the in-laws were in town and sat inside (if the weather permits, I'd suggest going outside as their patio is great). It was self-seating at the time, so we chose a booth and waited a little before we were met by the uncontested, most stone-cold and lifeless hospitality performance I've ever seen in Bayview (or anywhere around here, really). I want to give this person (blue gauges and matching nose ring) the benefit of the doubt and assume they had just received some emotionally numbing news of some sort, because our very foreign phrases like "hello" and "hi, thank you" could illicit no response. They filled our water glasses less than halfway, thudded some silverware on the table, stared coldly into the void, and walked away without a sound - a truly impressive and dedicated feat of silence. Was it something we did? Did we sit at the wrong table? Was it because my wife said "Hi! How are you?" in a manner that was too friendly? We will never know, for they had never spoken. Thankfully, we got great service shortly after by someone else and the food was AMAZING. The hot fried chicken sandwich was one of the best I've had in Milwaukee, and substituting for their homemade tater tots was absolutely the right move - they're perfect and the ranch they come with is a great compliment. My parents and wife enjoyed their orders (wings and burgers), too, but we all agreed that the initial exchange (or lack thereof) with the first "server" kind of killed the mood. Didn't ruin our day by any means, but it's a shame considering how stellar some of the food was. Other menu items sounded amazing, and we hope to go and give it another shot at some point - hopefully when Grumpy is not around. read more

Palomino Bar - Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love this place! Best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. The service is great and I love the vibe of the place. Try a slice of pie while you're here. read more

Just got off a 16 hour shift at the hospital and thought I'd try a neighborhood spot. I walk in and immediately am "greeted" by the rudest bartender ( short with short brown hair) . I simply ask if they take Apple Pay and she give me the snarkiest reply. I then ask if im okay to sit up at the bar and she laughs in my face. Will never be coming back .. super bad short encounter. Was expecting so much better. It doesn't take much to be nice to people. read more

At least they put on Fox News Live and Raw after they couldn't figure out how to get nationally broadcast antenna/streaming of ABC and ESPN for the Stanley Cup Final. Also are unable to replace a blown out keg in less than 5 minutes read more

Tl:dr one of my fav spots in Bay View for meals and drinks with friends This is another one I'm surprised I haven't reviewed yet. It's been a long-time staple with my Bay View crew and since I'm about to join them by moving there, it's time. Palamino is a perfect date spot or place to enjoy whatever company you're in. The bartenders are great at making cocktails and they also have a medium-sized beer menu. I've tried a lot of snack/apps off the menu (tots, mac n cheese, fried pickles and cheese curds with tomato jam) and other delicious items off their $5 list. Meal wise I've had the hot fried chicken which was tender (perfect with hot sauce) and the PBLT (BLT with pimento cheese). Always well prepared and the staff mostly always friendly and fast. GOOD VEGETARIAN OPTIONS. Will always be up in by Bay View top. read more

The Palomino is a fun place to eat when you feel like going hipster style and trying something different. The menu has a mix of pork, beef, chicken, veggie, vegan so everyone is sure to find something! The house made tots are very good if you've never had housemade tots before, a must do! Last night ours were a little over cooked so I was a bit bummed about that but they were still pretty delicious and the ranch in the side is great, must also be housemade. For dinner I opted for a bunch of sides instead of a whole meal. Along with the tots, the spaetzle, chicken & spinach side and also the broccolini with cheese sauce. There are a few eclectic drinks and beers in the menu - no Red Bull though, folks! I went with a Seattle cider they had on tap. The place speaks like it is 60% bar and 40% restaurant so super casual. I have to try the hot fried chicken sometime when I come back! They also have pies and cakes for dessert as their sister restaurant is Honeypie Cafe. read more

Palomino Bar - Broccolini side - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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#vegan options Get the cauliflower bites - they were SO good! All their sauces are vegan - ranch is decent. The "wings" were just big slices of tofu. Do not recommend. Just no. Unless you really just want a slice of tofu dipped in BBQ sauce. Drinks were good, got ciders. Overall cute spot. Outdoor seating. read more

Just stopped in for happy hour drinks at 4 pm. Manhattan was great. Atmosphere was cool. Service so so, as the bartender appeared distracted trying to impress staff before real customers arrived. Will try again for a friendlier experience. read more

I've always been a super big fan of Palomino. Good food and a cool atmosphere. This weekend I was in the area and we sat down to have what I was hoping to be lunch. Well no. It was brunch still at 3 pm. At first I was a little irked but upon closer examination of the menu and a waitress who was as informative as can be i settled upon what I will deem "the best deal in Milwaukee". The BISCUIT SAMMY has a perfectly fried chicken thigh and this drizzle of spicy honey. It came out hot and it was damn good! The biscuit was perfect. The spice was perfect. The cheesy grits were amazing! I was in heaven and it came so unexpected. Palomino I'm all yours! read more

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I love having Palomino just a few footsteps away from where I live, although sometimes it's dangerous. Ha! My favorite is the beer and whiskey special for $6. It's a crazy good deal, since it's a craft beer and a good whiskey and it changes every month. The bartenders are very friendly and prompt and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The cheese curds are delicious! Brunch is amazing and the mac and cheese...delish. It's a great place to have some special drinks, beer, and a bite to eat! read more

We had not been to Palomino in a long time, and headed over for brunch this weekend. The atmosphere was as remembered: hipster - dark, dinner-y, with cool concert posters everywhere. I ordered the chicken biscuit Sammy - fried chicken, on a biscuit with "hot honey" and a side of potato hash. The sandwich was solid but not remarkable. It needed something more than the honey. Thank he hash was good, but definitely not a hash. It was breakfast potatoes with salt, rosemary, and parsley (I think). It was a nice mix of regular potatoes and sweet potatoes. I had the "Danger zone" a grapefruit raddler & gin. It was good and I'd order it again. While there was nothing that would make me crave Palomino, I would certainly go back again. Service was competent and efficient and the atmosphere is nice & relaxed. read more

My husband and I have been to Palomino several times for both dinner and brunch. We went back for brunch this past weekend after some time away and found a renewed affection for their vegetarian chicken and the overall yummy selection of comfort foods and sides. My husband had the hot chicken sandwich made vegetarian and I had the vegetarian chicken and waffles. I always find it really exciting being able to take part in what is normally a very meat-centric dish. And I feel like both of these options, and all of those we have tried in the past, have been fulfilling and not just sad substitutes. Additionally, many of the vegetarian options are actually vegan. So there's a lot of effort being made to accommodate varying levels of meat-free, which I appreciate. That being said, their cheesy hashbrown casserole is a real delight (though definitely not vegan). The space itself is very laid back and casual. It has a very all-american feel and feels like a comfortable place to have a chicken dinner with friends. Also, during the warmer months, you can have your meal outdoors on their patio space. Even though we hadn't been in months, I think Palomino will be a front runner choice whenever we're aching for some comfort food that doesn't feel too overly indulgent. read more

Staff is kind and fun! They always mail our vegan orders! The sauces!!!!!! The outdoor space is well maintained and nice even in slight rain or high heat. Spaced out seating is appreciated despite how many more they could fit. Still seating outside and to go orders. Food is always good and hot! read more

Palomino Bar - Hot chicken vegan sandwich, fries, fried cauliflower, Fried Pickles - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wow, almost 3 years since the last time I ate here. I stopped in for a late brunch with a few other Yelpers while we checked out the Beet Street Harvest Fest in the neighborhood (that was cool too btw). Two of us, including me, ordered the Biscuit Sammy ($8) with choice of potato cakes or cheesy grits. We both chose the grits. Two others ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries. One person ordered the PBLT, with Pimiento cheese being the "P' ingredient. The biscuit was near perfect in texture, but just a tad too crumbly for me, which would be fine except when trying to eat a sandwich and having a piece of the "bun" fall off before you take a bite. The boneless fried chicken thigh was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. A drizzle of honey on the inside of the biscuit brought this sandwich home for me. The grits were among the best I've had in Milwaukee. They were very creamy and the layer of cheese baked on top added great flavor. Our amazing server, Meg, suggested the Biscuit Sammy over the burger because while she said both are excellent, the Biscuit Sammy was only available for weekend brunch. Great call! The two who ordered the Hot Chicken, which was essentially the same fried chicken thigh with some hot sauce poured over. Hot Chicken, a dish that originates from Tennessee seems to be one of the latest popular food trends, as I'm seeing it appear on various menus around town, including Merriment Social and the soon-to-open Tandem. They were disappointed with their sandwiches, as a result, but they seemed to enjoy the fries. The PBLT received a solid report. Palomino is back on my radar for a future visit for brunch and dinner. read more

Palomino Bar - Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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OMG. I went here a few times when I first moved to Milwaukee in 2011 - and to be honest, it wasn't great, especially for this recent New Orleans transplant. So, when a friend suggested we visit a few weeks ago, I was hesitant. I am here to tell you to CHECK YOUR HESITATIONS OUTSIDE SOMEWHERE. This food is so, so, so good. So good that I took my mom here this past weekend for brunch. The BEST shrimp and grits I've had north of Jackson, MS. Andouille sausage comes as part of the dish, not as an upcharge (like some unnamed restaurants). Cheesy, happy grits, with some kind of beautiful microgreens that absolutely made the meal. Crystal hot sauce on the table for those last few bites. The worst part was when my bowl was empty. Really great service - noticed my mom's bacon was overcooked and replaced it with perfectly cooked strips that disappeared instantly. Dark roast coffee, but still good. Four pies available. No coconut cream this time, but they have it often enough that I'll let it slide. I would like to eat here every day of my life. read more