The service is good. The food is definitely different than other cafes / restaurants in the area…read morefor brunch. Cute decor inside.

Sunday morning, Margot and I joined the kids here for breakfast. We started with coffee for Margot,…read morean espresso for me, plus a mimosa and a tequila sunrise. Margot didn't finish her mimosa. I did finish the tequila sunrise, although calling it a tequila sunrise was generous. It was mostly a very sweet sunrise with rumors of tequila. Margot said her coffee was good, so we were off to a promising start. Then the food arrived. Cold. Margot ordered a breakfast bowl with the beef protein, which was so overcooked and so aggressively salted that she removed it from the bowl and left it on the plate. I assume it is still preserved somewhere in the restaurant and should remain perfectly edible well into the next century. Another person in our party ordered the same dish and had exactly the same experience with the protein. I keep using the word "protein" because I'm hesitant to call it meat--or beef, as the menu does--after seeing what actually arrived at the table. Whatever journey it took from cow to breakfast bowl clearly included several additional steps that were not necessary. I had two eggs, three sausage links and three pieces of bacon. Apparently the kitchen was equally concerned about my long-term preservation because the sausage and bacon contained enough salt to qualify as cured building materials. Both meals came with one piece of their "world famous" sourdough toast. One. Calling it a piece may also be generous. It was sliced thin enough that, under proper lighting, I believe you could read a newspaper through it. Another piece would have been appreciated, particularly considering toast appears to be part of the restaurant's identity. Service was an interesting team-building exercise. One person took our order, another brought drinks, someone else brought food, and yet another person checked the table. I believe we interacted with four different employees, which made it impossible to build any rapport with an actual server. Nobody was particularly terrible. Nobody seemed particularly responsible for us either. We didn't feel rushed, which was nice. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we arrived but was absolutely packed by the time we left, with people lining up at the door. One thing we noticed on the way out: the restaurant itself looks great. Whoever designed the place clearly spent some serious time on Pinterest, and unlike the kitchen, they actually executed the assignment. At this point, Toasted may want to seriously consider a pivot. Close the kitchen, leave the furniture exactly where it is, and start designing restaurants for people who know how to cook. Because whoever is responsible for the interior clearly understands what a restaurant is supposed to look like. Now they just need someone who understands what the food is supposed to taste like. So clearly Toasted has found its audience. If you enjoy cold food, aggressively salted mystery protein, cocktails where the liquor is largely theoretical, and world-famous sourdough with the dimensions and structural characteristics of cardboard, you may have found your Sunday brunch destination. If you're preparing your body for long-term winter storage, even better. Margot and I will probably just admire the Pinterest board from a safe distance.

We arrived late morning, so wait was about 45 minutes. They took our name, party size and a phone…read morenumber to call us when table was ready, and said we were welcome to wait in our car as well. We took a menu and looked it over while we waites. The desk staff was all very courteous and polite. All very professional in attire and behavior. The chef came out at some point to pass out little chocolate chip / m&m muffins. He was so cheerful! Our waiter, Nick, was fabulous. He was spot on. He took our order making us feel like we had his time and he was not in a hurry. Our drinks were frequently refreshed during our visit. He checked in at perfect intervals and never forgot our request (whether it was crayons or an extra cup). The food arrived timely, despite how busy it was. Tater tots ans chicken for my daughter was perfect lly crunch, moist and not greasy feeling. Husbands scramble eggs were perfectly fluffy. My over easy, as it should. The biscuits are wonderful, fluffy and light. Not the usual dense bricks we find. We highly recommend!

Great food. Friendly attentive service. I'd love to see a…read morecouple more Vegetarian options, but enjoy what they do offer.

Food was still great! Came here for a work lunch and got the Vegan Club, it was great. It was so…read morebig I could barely even fit it in my mouth lol. The waitress was a little all over the place, brought out a wrong dish and forget my coworkers drink. Maybe she was new, so I will give her the benefit of the doubt. Still a great spot though. Everyone found something they liked and was pleasantly surprised by the size of the portions. Will be back soon!

We went to Butter Cafe for breakfast during family weekend in Dayton, and I'm torn because the food…read morewas some of the best breakfast food we've had in the area, but the service was extremely slow. We arrived around 10:30 and were told the wait would be at least 45 minutes. That was fine with us. We shopped down the street until they called to say our table was ready. Once seated, though, we had to ask for water three times and request coffee refills more than once. It took about an hour for our food to arrive. I ordered the corned beef hash with rye toast and eggs over easy. The corned beef tasted fresh and homemade, with great flavor, and the home fries underneath were excellent. Unfortunately, the eggs came out hard, with very little runny yolk. After waiting so long for the meal, I wasn't going to send them back. From arrival to departure, we were there almost three hours. I would gladly come back for the corned beef hash, but the slow service and incorrectly cooked eggs made this a frustrating visit despite how good the rest of the food was.

Great breakfast place and menu. Some differences in the norm with pancakes made with applesauce and…read moreoat milk. Had a hard time deciding what to order!! We both had enough to take home box and another meal. $40 may seem high for breakfast but we're getting two meals out of it. Some of the meals could be split. Great choice though. Service-4.5. Food-5. Atmosphere-5. Value-4.5. Old school diner style with artsy feel.

The Ugly Duckling was probably a one time visit for me. The atmosphere was great, and the service…read morewas friendly and attentive. You can tell they're aiming to put a unique twist on classic brunch dishes, which I can appreciate, even if it wasn't quite my style. I ordered the Gravy'd Cheddar Tots, and my friend ordered the Breakfast Burrito. While the food was well-prepared, I personally found the value a bit lacking for the price. The Gravy'd Cheddar Tots consisted mostly of tater tots topped with eggs, white cheddar, and gravy. I basically paid $16 for 2 eggs; I left more hungry leaving than I did coming in. I understand that their menu is designed to be creative and different from a traditional brunch spot, but I found myself missing some of the more classic breakfast elements. In the end, it just wasn't the right fit for my preferences, and I left wishing the meal had been a bit more filling.

Very pleasant service and quick service. Also the food (lunch) was very good and fresh!read more

I always enjoy coming to Ellie's and supporting this wonderful little spot in Yellow Springs. The…read morepeople are so friendly, and there's something special about the welcoming feel of this town. I started with an espresso martini before my Benedict Your Way with smoked salmon, and it was so good that I had to have another one after my meal! Smooth, delicious, and the perfect way to bookend a great breakfast. And then there was the Benedict. I substituted the English muffin for a biscuit, added smoked salmon, and asked for extra hollandaise. Life changing. The biscuit was such a delicious upgrade with the smoked salmon, eggs, and that rich, creamy hollandaise. I honestly didn't want the meal to end. But the real finale was the crème brûlée. Absolutely perfect. The caramelized sugar on top had that beautiful crisp crack when I broke into it, while the custard underneath was silky, creamy, and perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, just rich enough, and the contrast between the delicate caramelized topping and smooth custard was exactly what a great crème brûlée should be. Paired with my last espresso martini, it was an incredibly satisfying way to finish the meal. My only reason for giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that I'd love to see a few more vegetarian and pescatarian options on the menu. Otherwise, Ellie's is a lovely place with genuinely friendly people, great food and drinks, and that warm Yellow Springs charm. I'm happy to support them and will definitely be back!

Food and service are great but if you sitting in the middle of the restaurant and it is busy the…read moreacoustics are terrible and you can't hardly hear the person across the table.

Always a great place for food and service. Love it local, love its healthy and just overall love it.read more

Museum restaurants are often subpar (often because they are the only option to a captive audience)…read morebut Culp's exceeded my expectations! First of all, the place itself is themed and fun to just be in in general. Beautifully decorated and even has a trolley car inside! Our server was friendly and efficient (although once food was ordered it did take longer than I would have expected). They have both breakfast and lunch options. We were there late morning and opted for breakfast. My daughter had the pancake and I had an omelet. Both were tasty with decent portion sizes. I saw someone at another table get the shrimp and grits bowl and immediately had FOMO because it looked so delicious. It is more expensive than if you ate at other breakfast diners in the area, but considering the location and the theming, it is worth it. Just make sure you leave yourself enough time.

I wasn't expecting much from this cafe, thought it'd be a tourist trap. Surprisingly the food is…read moreactually good. I got the All American Plate and my bf got the Chicken and Waffle. He's a picky eater and he found the food very good, he even loved the bacon on my plate. I thought the sausage and potatoes were good, but the scrambled eggs didn't taste very eggy. Service varied by staff, 2 that waited on our table were great another that seated us left a little to be desired. Overall good experience and good food. Definitely recommend eating here.

It's been a while since we got up early on a Sunday for breakfast, so we decided to try a new…read moreToasted. After getting toasted on Saturday, we laughed that we ended up at Toasted on Sunday, lol We've been to other locations, but figured we'd give this one a shot, if only to check out the size of the restaurant, which was comparable to other spots. What better way to shake off a late night of drinking than by starting early the next morning? The tequila old fashions were super strong and tasty To soak up the alcohol and get ready for the day, I went with the All-American. The fried egg was cooked perfectly, and the bacon and sausages were just right. The home fries weren't overdone and were juicy, but you gotta ask for the gravy. The gravy really made it, in my opinion My wife got the Pita, which looked good, and she said she'd definitely order them again. All in all, great spot, much closer to our house, and we'll be back again!

We both had the Wakey Wakey platters which consisted of scrambled eggs, potatoes, waffle and…read morebacon. None of our food was hot and felt that it was cooked earlier and kept barely warm until plated. The ambiance of the restaurant is very bright.