First things first: if you're looking for serenity or a quiet catch-up over mimosas - this ain't it. Between the tricky parking lot, the chaotic acoustics, inside, and servers hustling, this place is pure chaos. But let's be real: I came for food, not enlightenment. They nailed that. I found the prices decent for the boatload of food we got. Our crowd mixed brunch and lunch.
Fresh Veggie Skillet - $14.49
Diced tomatoes, onions, green peppers, spinach, broccoli, and mushrooms. This skillet came out looking like the produce section exploded and I mean that as a compliment. The veggie load was impressive. My only gripe: some pieces were cut like toddler building blocks, so a few bites were cooked unevenly and totally raw broccoli didn't work for me in this dish. Still, for a veggie-forward family, this was a glorious mountain of veggies.
BLT Supreme - $15.49
Whole wheat toast piled with lettuce, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, tomato, and mayo. Finally a BLT that didn't skimp on the bacon. My faith in humanity restored! I took a closeup shot of the bacon for your viewing pleasure. Balanced, salty, creamy with the avocado, and stacked like the sandwich gods intended.
Cobb Salad - $14.99
Romaine, roasted turkey, avocado, hard-boiled egg, cucumbers, green bell peppers(I'll skip them next time), tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, and crispy bacon. This Cobb was a power move. The romaine was crunchy (not the sad, wilted mess too many places pass off), the turkey and avocado made it hearty, and the raspberry vinaigrette worked great against the funk of the bleu cheese. Nope, not a limp "diet salad."
Stuffed French Toast - $14.99
Lumberjack style thick bread stuffed with vanilla cream cheese and strawberries (you can swap in cinnamon apples). This was rich enough to make me question my choice after a few bites, but that's stuffed French toast for you. The bread was sturdy, the cream filling lush, and a few indulgent bites were all I needed before waving the white flag. Delicious, but not your daily driver unless you enjoy post-brunch food comas.
The Vibe
Parking = headache. Noise = relentless. Service = friendly but scattered (to be fair, the place was packed). Still, the kitchen cranks out food that's fresh, plentiful, and plated at the right temps, which forgives a lot. The leftovers made sure we also had dinner!
Bottom Line
Sara's isn't where you go for peaceful brunch - it's where you go when you want lots of food (leftover purgatory) cooked well, at prices that don't feel like highway robbery. Bring patience for the parking lot, brace for the volume, and prepare to leave stuffed and satisfied.
Pro-tip:
1. Every dish we ordered was shareable size so if you're on a budget and can share with a friend - treat yourself. You'll still leave feeling like a nap is in your future.
2. Ask for the sriracha, add it to your mayo and take your already divine BLT to a 21 and adults only version.
3. The heart is both odd and cool. I'm not mad about it. read more