They ran out of the cinnamon bun again by the time I came for sun lunch The place was a little crowded and chaotic that day. But the portions remain huge. We didn't even finish 3 plates with 4 adults. read more

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They serve breakfast and brunch food all day, every day, which makes this a great spot whenever you're in the mood for breakfast! Steak and Eggs: Not as Good as It Used to Be On our last three visits, we noticed that the steak and eggs were no longer prepared the way they used to be. This dish was one of the reasons we previously loved coming here, but the steak just doesn't have the same excellent flavor it once did. Perhaps the preparation has changed or there's a new chef in the kitchen. Either way, the quality seems to have declined. We would gladly give this restaurant five stars if the steak and eggs were still as delicious as they used to be. Overall, the food is now just okay. What We Recommend The Huevos Rancheros with three eggs is quite delicious! It's topped with spicy aioli, spicy sausage, and bits of cheese, creating a flavorful dish with a nice kick. The Brunch Pasta is another standout. It comes with sausage and a poached egg on top. It's very tasty and definitely worth trying! The TUBS (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sammy) is a great choice if you're in the mood for a sandwich. It features bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, an over-medium egg on top, cheddar cheese, and toast, served with hash browns. It's a hearty, flavorful sandwich that we highly recommend. The Breakfast Burrito is pretty good, especially if you add extra meat. The Shiitake Mushroom Hash is also worth trying. The mushrooms have a surprisingly meaty texture and are served with eggs, making this a satisfying and flavorful option. From the dinner menu, the Pot Roast is a real winner! It's tender, moist, and delicious. Highly recommended. Drinks and Desserts The Spicy Pineapple Margarita is good, especially with its Tajín rim, which adds a nice spicy, tangy touch. The White Russian Shake is pretty good, too. The Chocolate Cake is huge, rich, and delicious. It's a generous portion that's perfect for sharing. The Tater Tots and other appetizers can be tempting during happy hour, but the Tart dessert was much too sweet for our taste. Dishes We Would Skip The Patatas Bravas (potatoes topped with two eggs) didn't quite hit the spot. The dish lacked flavor and texture, and the potatoes tasted slightly dry with a bitter aftertaste. We wouldn't recommend this one. The Overnight Oatmeal Quinoa is a lighter alternative if you don't feel like eating anything greasy. It's served with fresh berries, a couple of walnut pieces, and a sprinkle of fresh mint. It's a pleasant, light option. Don't Miss Happy Hour! Ted's happy hour runs from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. and features the Ted's Trio, which includes fried mozzarella, steak-and-cheese egg rolls, and loaded tater tots. You can also enjoy $3 off appetizers, along with specials on cocktails, beer, and wine. It's a great time to visit Ted's if you want to sample some appetizers and enjoy drinks at a better price. Overall: Ted's is a convenient choice for all-day breakfast and brunch, with several standout dishes, especially the huevos rancheros, brunch pasta, breakfast sandwich, and pot roast. However, the decline in the steak and eggs is disappointing, particularly because it used to be one of our favorites. Choose your dishes carefully, and happy hour is worth checking out! read more

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We had a group dinner here while we were visiting the Mosaic District. I have been here previously for the late-night breakfast options. Breakfast at any time of the day is great. We went in around six, and it was not too crowded. The waitress was friendly and helpful with providing different options. I ordered an old fashioned to drink. It came out strong and not too bitter. To eat, I ordered the Steak Frites. This was not a great option for me. The chimichurri sauce and spices were so strong the smell was spreading throughout the table. I started feeling dizzy during the meal. I had to step away to clear my head and not pass out. I could not enjoy my meal. I asked for a box and put everything inside. I immediately felt better afterwards. That smell is too strong. I took it home but the smell was spreading everywhere. Next time I will order something that does not have a potent smell that will mess up my day. read more

Ted's Bulletin Merrifield - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Overall decent food, Great service, good ambiance. The burrito is good and good sauce on top. The corned beef in the hash was really good, but the hash was super oily and so were the eggs. Overall, the food was slightly saltier than Id like, but still enjoyable. The breakfast menu isnt huge so its easy to quickly pick something. I would come back to try their lunch and dinner options. read more

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I'm a big fan of Ted's Bulletin, especially their brunch, so I was excited to finally try dinner. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. Maybe I just ordered the wrong dish, but the Branzino was very bland and lacked seasoning. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't memorable. My husband ordered the steak frites, which was just okay--nothing that would make us order it again. We'll still be back for brunch because we've always had great experiences there, but based on this visit, dinner was a letdown. read more

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We were seated pretty quickly and our waiter was very accommodating! The milkshakes here are very good, I loved the Oreo one a lot. I had the Chicken Caesar Wrap which I was excited for, but the dressing was a bit too salty for me. Those with me liked the Grilled Chicken Sandwiches and the Shrimp Tacos! Portion sizes are huge here, so definitely come hungry. The restaurant was pretty crowded and a bit noisy, but overall I had a good experience. read more

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Came for lunch about a year ago, so some details may have changed but wanted to share my experience. We were seated and received our orders within 10-15 minutes. The interior is clean with tables suitable for a more intimate 2-person meal or for larger parties. Ordered the mustard sesame crusted tuna and cherry blossom cake. Was pretty disappointed in both. The tuna was strangely too sweet which threw off the taste of the rest of the dish. The seasoning completely covered any natural flavor of the fish; the dish was otherwise comprised of plain rice and raw/lightly cooked veg. The presentation of the cake was a bit shocking. A large slab of white sheet cake that looked to be doused in neon pink syrup that tasted of sugar and not much else. I heard they have some good house-made poptarts here. Would maybe try that in the future, but would not recommend for lunch/dinner with the quality of food and price points. read more

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I forgot how good the food is at TBs. The menu has a wide range of comfort-food staples--brunch classics, burgers, and their well-known house-made pop tarts! We got 2 to go! I tried something new on the menu. The Turkish eggs. It blew my mind. The poached Eggs were cooked perfectly, and the eclectic flavors melded perfectly. It also looked amazing. The bar cocktails were excellent. Where things fell short was the reservation process. We made a reservation in advance specifically to avoid a wait, but still ended up standing in the lobby for over 20 minutes past our scheduled time. I also got there 10min early. The host stand seemed overwhelmed, and people walking up appeared to have a shorter wait. It was really annoying. That location has a lot of foot traffic, so people came in waves. Part of the party were running late because it's hard to find parking. read more

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Service was excellent! Food was ok. Ted's Trio was mediocre and was kind of cold when served & they were fried foods. We did not like the cheesy tater tots. The asian salad was ok. The dressing had an odd aftertaste that I couldn't identify. read more

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Went for my brother in laws birthday, they wouldn't seat us till everyone was there which I thought was weird. Waitress was very nice, we got appetizers but they came with our entrees and when we told the runner we didn't want it anymore he looked annoyed. Also my au poiver steak although should be coated in peppercorn, it was insanely inedible. The rest of my group all liked the food. Underwhelming to say the least read more

We ventured here to try their breakfast. This was a great choice located right in the mall. Ted's portions are huge, it was a lot of food and of course I ordered more than I could eat. I ordered the cheese grits and big mark breakfast. The food was very tasty, the biscuit was very soft and flaky. We also ordered the make your own mimosa's with a pineapple ginger mixer. That was a great combination. This was a nice choice, the waiter was great, very accommodating. read more

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I really try to avoid leaving one-star reviews, but they got five, yes FIVE things wrong, which made for an awful experience. (1) First it wasn't a good sign that my wife ordered sausage and got bacon. (2) Then they asked if I wanted Chohula or Tabasco, I said Tabasco but they brought Chohula. (3) When I took a bite of my biscuits and gravy it was cold! (4) So then they brought me a replacement that still wasn't warm! I lost my appetite at this point. (5) Then they brought my receipt and can you guess what happened - they tried to charge me for both the cold biscuits and gravy AND the replacement plate. I should also mention there is zero seasoning on the food. So bland! read more

Ted's Bulletin Merrifield - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I love Ted's Bulletin for brunch or dinner! Great allergy friendly options. They have vegan eggs and gluten free toast! Very budget friendly. The service is always great. The waiters give great menu suggestions if you ask! They all have good energy. read more

Nicely decorated restaurant with an art deco flair. That's about the extent of compliments I will give Ted's Bulletin Merrifield. While we were seated quickly because it was relatively empty, our waiter never acknowledged us. I waived down a waitress who brought us water & said they were short staffed... not really an excuse for a restaurant that's only 1/4 filled. When the waiter finally came around, he took the order of a table who came after us, put their order in, then came back to ask what we'd like. He took our order and we waited again... another person brought our food out, another waitress refilled our drink, so we didn't really see the waiter much at all. My friend had pancake breakfast (burnt on one side) w/over-easy eggs (it was over-hard), Virginia ham (burnt), hash browns (decent). I had shrimp tacos (decent) and bowl of street corn (not bad). Then we were on a waiting game for waiter... he closed out table behind us, didn't stop by, then took drink orders for another table diagonal to us, didn't stop by, gave that table drinks, took their order, put in their order then finally came to us. We showed the 1/2 eaten pancake plate to which he agreed it was unacceptable, and was nice to have manager comp that. I paid for tacos and we left, never to return. What's outrageous is they expect tip to be standard 20%, 22% or 25%! Yea.. hard NO. read more

Not sure what's going on, this used to be our little brunch spot but both the back and front of the house are seriously below par now. Mind you, this also rings true for the Ted's location in OneLoudoun. My husband and I always got the same thing: steak and eggs, confit shiitake hash, a side of French toast to share. The last few times have just been too awful to come back, service-wise. These last two visits at Mosaic, one during the farmers market and the other on a random non-busy weekday morning, service has been out the window. I had to stop the server to get a drink refill, I had to stop the server just to take our order, I had to stop the server to get the check. Never checking in, and twice my husband had to go find the server because we hadn't seen him in over 20 minutes. Besides the service, they got rid of the hash (which was fine, things drop from menus) and the hanger steak has been swapped with something tough, chewy and dry af. It tastes like London broil. The frisée is never dressed anymore, and it's always a toss up if whether the eggs are actually gently poached like we ask, or hard boiled. The last visit was the nail in the coffin, though. We waited over an hour for our side of French toast to appear, even yes, grabbing the server after almost finishing our steak and eggs and reminding him, "hey, our meal isn't complete. Where's our side of French toast?" He looked at our table dumbfounded, then said, "right, right! You ordered French toast." Well, 20 minutes later still no French toast, we were done eating, and we hadn't seen him again. So my husband grabbed another server and asked if we could just get the check. About 10 minutes later our server comes with a plate of French toast, no check. We tell him, no, we've been here for about an hour and a half by now and we needed to go. Everything is falling apart at this location, from the menu to the staff to the cooks to the ceiling. read more

Ted's Bulletin Merrifield - My son actually brought his to my attention. The ceiling is literally coming off. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I arrived at Ted's on a late Monday morning to eat with a large wedding party. I'd accidently gone to the Fairfax Ted's so I was well behind the rest of the party. I settled in at an empty table once it was bussed. I was provided a menu and shortly thereafter the waiter brought over water. I ended up ordering a coffee and the steak and eggs. The coffee came out shortly but no spoon. Had to use my knife to stir. This was not an auspicious start. However, the steak and eggs made up for it. There was quite a bit of food, including home fries as well, and I couldn't eat it all. But I finished all of the steak and eggs with an addition of salsa. Checking out was easy and it was a good visit overall. read more

Ted's Bulletin Merrifield - Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Everything is always amazing!!! Husband had the meatloaf, I had the braised short ribs over fingerling potatoes sub's from the pasta... my friend had this amazing chicken ceaser wrap and OMG! I'll have that next time! read more

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Hi Everyone I must say I had my first meal Which was Breakfast here at Ted's Today the waiters and waitresses were so nice and my food was nice and hot and tasty I will return next month for my Birthday Thank You read more

Ted's Bulletin Merrifield - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The stars are for the quality of the food. My artichoke dip was watery and not very hot. I sent it back. Also my husband ordered the lobster Mac n cheese which came out warm but not hot. Food under seasoned read more

Went there on Easter and ordered from the all-day breakfast menu. The food was of good quality. The salad was great with a rich taste and the green freshness in your mouth. The toasts and eggs were decent. The blueberry cheesecake tart was a surprise. The service was very good. No awkward checking-ins and just the right amount of conversation. The environment was great. We were sitting outside and the weather was nice. The restaurant event had an Easter bunny hanging out with kids; it was awesome. Will come back soon. read more

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It's been quite a few years since a very meh experience, so when my husband suggested it today, I thought, 'okay, let's give them another try.' (I didn't remind him that my experience last time was subpar.) All that to say, we went in with open hearts and minds - and hungry bellies. Took a while to get our drinks, but the coffee was good once it arrived. Did have to ask for cream, which again l, took a little while to receive. Our orders were taken and after a while our food arrived. I found it pretty funny that my Make Your Mark breakfast, in which you get to choose the style of egg and the meat, contained the wrong meat. Clearly you don't really have any say in the matter. The sausage patties that I had ordered were not there. Instead, I noticed after the servers had delivered the food, there was bacon on my plate and no sausages. Not a big deal, but we did have breakfast for dinner one night last week, including bacon, so I had really wanted those sausage patties! However, it really wasn't worth flagging down our server who seemed non-existent once the food was delivered and I tucked in. Everything was fine, though I find it really odd that they don't season their eggs or hash browns at all. Unlike during COVID, thankfully, they do have salt and pepper on the table now. My husband began eating his sausage gravy biscuits and made a disgusted face. His gravy was barely warm. Isn't that odd? Wouldn't you think it came from a bubbling vat of hot gravy, poured over oven hot biscuits? He's rarely one to notice anything worth complaining about, but this put him over. He flagged down our waitress when he saw her next and asked if she could heat it up. She said she would just ask for a new plate to be made. Fine, though we knew that would take a while. He finally received it after our son and I were both finished our meals. No problem, I drank my coffee and we chatted while he ate. The only problem, was that it seemed to be the same temperature as the previous plate. Clearly, they are keeping the gravy barely warm. (Health safety?!) To top it all off, when we finally got the bill, which took asking for, they had put two meals of the sausage gravy biscuits. Now my husband had to complain again to get one of them removed. So, you leave feeling like you are the bad guy or the grumpy patron and it sours the whole experience. I am certain we will not return. Oh well, hopefully you have a better experience - twice is enough for us, though. read more

We were seated quickly and had a nice view of the Mosaic District courtyard, which was nice. The chicken & waffles were great--would be nice if it was served with regular syrup instead of honey, but that's more of a personal preference more than anything. read more

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Loved the breakfast choices and coffee. Came for early breakfast and had the entire place to myself. Food was good, music was loud but chill. Service was great. read more

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Always saw this place for along time but never tried until now! So glad this place a try. The Loaded Tots were delicious. Unique as it's not your typical round shape, instead it was cubed and the cheese was delicious. The chicken for the Chicken and Waffles were well seasoned. I enjoyed the butter that came with it as well. I was satisfied with the service. Luckily the wait was nice long and our service did a wonderful job to check in occasionally. Made sure we had everything and refilled drinks before we asked. Interior of this spot was creative and well made. Relatively clean and warm lighting. Definitely want to come back and try another item from the menu. read more

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What can Ted's do wrong ? They have huge tater tots and an even bigger cinnamon rolls !

We had a hard time finding parking in mosaic due to the farmers market. Our friends were already at the location and told the hostess we'd be there soon. They bumped our reservation and said they'd give the next table available. That took 90 mins. All the while we asked how long it would be and they kept saying 10 mins.. We could've gone to another establishment had we known. There were about 30 other people waiting for tables who were in similar situations. Had reservations but tables weren't leaving and the staff didn't want to rush those sitting and relaxing after paying the bill. Get it. Obviously it's a problem and they haven't figured a way to deal with it. We asked for the manager as we had kids and we were only 5 mins late and not given proper wait times . The manager has no business being the service industry. He said he was getting the table ready, though that were told that 20 mins prior. When we told him, heyelled at us and said he will deny us a table and will cancel our reservation. It was threatening and the whole place stared at his shocked at his response. For the sake of hungry kids we kept our cool, ate, and swore we'd never go back again. The food was good. The servers were nice. What horrible treatment by the manager who could've handle this so much better. Why would we want to support such a businesses that tolerates this behavior. Not going back. Ruined our whole birthday celebration. read more

I haven't been here in a few years so I thought I would give it another try. My memory was that the whole experience was quite average. And guess what? Things have not really changed. The mood quickly started in the wrong direction with the hosting staff. You could tell they were not happy to be there. After we were seated, it took quite a while before a server came to greet us. And even after taking our order, our server was not very attentive. Then the food. We ordered a few breakfast items. I went for a breakfast sandwich. It was good, but a bit overpriced. It's such a shame because the décor is so inviting, yet there are so many elements that brings this place down. Not sure I will be coming back anytime soon. read more

Stopped into Ted's after a nightshift with some coworkers and we were pleasantly surprised to see they had hospital happy hour from 7-8:30am for us night shifters! It was very clean inside with an upscale diner feel. We were sat immediately at a booth and service was great and fast! The bathrooms are located in the back and were clean as well. The restaurant is right in the square by a bunch of other restaurants and shops. Super easy to find in parking and a great spot to people watch as well. I appreciated the full bar being open at 7am as you don't find that everywhere. The food here is all day American, there is something for everyone. My meal was delicious and our food came out hot and ready within 10 minutes of ordering. They have a sizable drink menu with boozy milkshakes too! This is a great spot to get brunch at, modern American cuisine and right in the heart of mosaic. read more

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We shared lobster bisque, Bavarian pretzels, and truffle macaroni bites. The bisque had large pieces of lobster, and it was perfect. The Gruyère sauce with the pretzels was rich and creamy. The service was friendly and quick. Definitely recommend! read more

We had a great experience at Ted's Bulletin. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. Hannah was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We will definitely be back! read more

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i've been going to this place for over a decade now & it's going to forever be one of my favorite places, especially this location :) everything on the menu is a 10/10 & the servers are always super friendly, especially the one we had last night, who was ela z. she was so nice & definitely fits the vibe there! everyone i've brought to ted's loves it, so hopefully i can keep spreading the word!!! read more

Ted's Bulletin deserves its 3-star rating. It's an acceptable chain restaurant with a menu to please everybody, but it's nothing special, and the line cooks here do not prepare the dishes consistently properly. On our most recent visit, what would've been a nice entree salad was drowning in about 5x the proper amount of dressing. I should've sent it back, but we were in a rush. I prefer a salad too be tossed, but lesson learned: next time no dressing (or on the side). The "tuna bowl" similarly comes drowned in a cloying, thick "garlic" sauce that tastes like it came from a jar. Do yourself a favor and leave that off, too. The tuna underneath is cold, but the quality is fine and it warms up after sitting on its bed of white rice. read more

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Ted's bulletin has really calmed down over the years and they are finally getting things right. First, their pop tarts aren't just sugar anymore. They actually have flavor. Second their big marks breakfast and other foods have improved. read more

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There's something cozy about Ted's Bulletin...not sure if it's the pop tarts or that we always sit at the same spot. I've been to this location for happy hours as well just afternoon drinks. Each time, the service was exceptional, and they are very accommodating. They have a variety of food available throughout the day, as well as breakfast all day. I personally prefer to order sides and/or the pop tart. The macaroni & cheese and brussel sprouts are perfect side dishes alone or with drinks. I order a pop tart every time I come here, I've tried the cinnamon one and the strawberry one. My most recent visit was for afternoon drinks on a Saturday. I ordered the Jalapeño margarita and pop tart (toasted) and both were just perfect. My friends ordered the Aperol Spritz and regular margarita. When we arrived, it was empty, but was filling up slowly, which was fine because we were sitting there catching. We were all satisfied with the drinks and the service. There is parking across the restaurants, either street parking or the parking garage attached to Target. Would I return? For sure...next time i'm in the area! read more

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Really good chicken Caesar wrap! I ordered it for delivery and it would have been way more crispy and fresh if I had gotten it in person. However it was good and huge! I could only eat a bit more than half. Def a good amount of dressing. I also tried the pumpkin spice matcha (so good). Their Mac and cheese is just okay and doesn't taste as good leftover. The mud pie is hugeee and so yummy! Solid place every time. read more

Staff is friendly and helpful. Immediately upon arrival I felt welcome which is refreshing. Nice restaurant for a weekend brunch. The portion sizes are massive which means you get bang for your buck. The crab cake Benedict was delicious. The cinnamon bun is massive and nicely sweet. The only negative I have was regarding the cleanliness of the bathroom. The sinks were clean very well. read more

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This place is amazing for brunch! We also all brought our dogs and our server was sooooo accommodating and brought out a water bowl for them too. The food was amazing as well as the drinks and coffee. I will definitely be coming back ! read more

Ted's Bulletin Merrifield - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Horrible food. Poorly made burger. For the last three times, their soda machine dispenses flat drinks and they continue to serve while knowing of the problem. read more

Super mid, overpriced diner food. Think Founding Farmers but with pop tarts. Service is notoriously bad. We go here because it is a safe choice + family-friendly but there are a lot better options in Mosaic if you're looking for something fun and interesting. read more

I've been to Ted's Bulletin several times and various locations over the years. Decided to come here for brunch and we sat by the counter near the kitchen. This is the third time I've visited within the past 6 months that I've received disorganized service. I am sort of surprised actually. Recently for brunch, it took an exceptional amount of time for someone to come up and take our order while staff memebers walked pass us repeatedly. We were just about to leave. One person from our group said, I guess they don't want our money!? I said, let's just get out of here and go to Panera. As we were at this decision making point, our waiter arrived. But prior to their arrival, we watched so many staff people walk by us, we felt invisible or not be taken care of. (-1 star) Our Waiter was very pleasant and had a very nice demeanor. He took our order and we did not see him for quite some time after that. Our food was delivered by someone else, but an item was missing, and they replaced it. Then I noticed the sausage was not quite browned on both sides. Just browned on one side. I mentioned this and they fixed it. Same for the hashbrowns and toast. Everything was browned on the surface side, as though they did not flip to brown the other side. I thought that was a bizarre and sort of lazy cooking method. (-1 star) I asked for a peach pop- tart, per the waiter's recommendation becaue they said it was in-season. I had it wrapped to go. When got home later, I took a bite and it was chocolate! No big deal, I took his recommendation and it was not what I agreed to and I was already home so could not go back. (-1 star) A lot of different people stopped by for the water, food drop-off to the table, and we paid the waiter, but we were wondering where he was and a different person came back with the payment card and check to sign. It was a chaotic dining experience. Food was delish. I wish I saw more of our waiter, he was quite nice and pleasant, however the entire experience was sorta all over the place. The other time I came here with a friend for the homemade pop-tarts and we stood at the counter waiting to be helped while the staff hung out in the front to the side conversing and laughing amongst themselves. Again, staff people walking back and forth, too busy to pay attention to us paying patrons. I'm conflicted because I like Teds a lot because of the delicious comfort food they serve and the great portion sizes, however after several less than satisfactory dining experiences, I just don't see the value in returning. If I do, it will be just to sit at the bar for a cocktail, but not for a complete dining experience. read more

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