They could use some branding help ... I have lived near here for almost a year and always thought it was only for catering. But once I took the plunge and brought my laptop here to get some work done, I was pleasantly surprised. Got a bagel and coffee. Seems this place has event nights too, like "Chick Flicks Night" and some kind of trivia thing. Best thing about it is that they serve Due Torri coffee, an undiscovered gem of an artisanal roastery. read more

I previously knew this place as Shai's. It was a popular place among the Tehiyah Day School crowd for B'nai Mitzvah catering. Our family used them for my daughter's party and they were fabulous. I also found out recently that a friend actually worked here in her younger days. Shai has now apparently moved on to Hawaii and in it's place is The Arlington. Actually, the interior doesn't look like it's changed much. They serve coffee and various noshes, maintain a catering business, and feature live music on select weekends. I especially like the sidewalk seating and potential to make the inside a little bit more Berkeley hip (or Cal Professor Modern). The food is also still very good. read more

We had Trish work with us for catering on our event at UUCB and were so impressed with the service all along the way. Since we were fairly DIY and didn't have a planner, she was a blessing in that she walked us through all of the crucial details and was very thorough and personable. She and her staff really ran a tight ship and did a great job throughout the event itself. The food was also fantastic (presentation also), and our guests were raving. Highlights: artistic salmon presentation, the sauces (aiolis? definitely the most talked about), and letting us take home leftovers (though sadly, no sauces were left since our guests ate it all up). We've also eaten a handful of times at the cafe during the whole planning process and love the food and atmosphere there as well. If you're throwing an event nearby that needs catering or happen to be in the neighborhood and hungry, check this place out! read more

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The Arlington was a wonderful choice for catering. Trish and her staff catered our wedding at the Lake Temescal Beach House, and the event turned out simply amazing. We were blown away by their staff's hospitality and helpfulness. It was very easy to work with Trish and we were pleasantly surprised that she was able to pull off our wedding within a week and a half notice. In our opinion, Trish has a lot of experience with weddings and knew just what to do in regards to the small details. Our wedding could not have been better and we are thankful that the Arlington worked with us to help the event run smoothly. read more

My wife and I chose this company to cater our brunch wedding. The food was amazing, staff was helpful. We had many compliments from our guests. 5/5! read more

I am really not a morning person. I am also not a corporate person. I am really just a geek who is primarily a night owl who cringes when she hears most "corporate speak." Luckily for me, I work at a company that is still small enough where a clueless new hire who is a former corporate transplant might attempt to ask something like the following question in a meeting: "What is the ROI on the ERP system and what is our accountability that will make the EBD look like we have Merchandise Intelligence?" The usual response is a tired mocking "Say what?" At work, I'm thankfully flanked by other non-morning people who either: A. Attended a concert the night before since my company is very focused on music B. Performing or doing sound at a concert the night before C. Doing typical night-owl work that working night-owls-of-the-world do while all of the morning people are snoozing D. All of the above Imagine my grumpy surprise the other morning when I heard my first-grader's school principal say during the somewhat Orwellian formatted way-too-early-for-me-in-the-morning announcements: "So, the fourth and fifth graders who signed up for Conflict Resolution Training can come by for their strategy folders in room 103." "Say what?" Since when did the corporate term "Conflict Resolution Training" trickle down to that level? Next, the school will be offering third graders seminars about "How to get the best ROI when making deposits to your Piggy Banks." Did I mention that I'm also a jaded parent? Anyway, my visit to The Arlington last week was an exercise in conflict resolution. Granted, I was eating a late lunch at 1:30, but here was my exchange with the counter help. Girl Behind Counter (GBC) who obviously didn't want to stop her conversation with her friends sitting at the counter: What would you like? Me (Jaded Mom- JM): I'll have half a chicken salad sandwich and daily soup combo and an iced tea to go GBC: We don't have any chicken salad. JM: Okay, how about the soup with a half egg salad sandwich? GBC: We don't have any egg salad JM (scrutinizing a fairly limited menu): Okay, how about a half-tri-tip sandwich Man behind counter further back (MBCFB): Yeah, we can make that. JM: Okay, I'll have that with whole wheat bread. Don't forget my iced tea GBC: We don't have any more iced tea. JM: Do you have lemonade? GBC: Yes JM: Okay, I'll have some lemonade *sheesh* So, I sat down and waited and waited. Two men came in after me and ordered. They got served their salads and drinks before I thought to go over and ask GBC. JM: Say, I'm pretty thirsty. Do you think I could get my lemonade now? GBC: Oh, I completely forgot! I'll go get that for you. GBC goes back somewhere and returns with my lemonade. The lemonade was good While drinking it, I noticed a display case where various deli-like options (like a plate of tuna fish salad and a plate of dolmas) were on display. Ah, that's where I guess I should have figured out what they maybe had or didn't have at the moment. The problem is, that display case is further down away from where you order, so that wasn't very obvious. So, I wait, and I wait, and wait for 15 minutes. Finally, MBCFB comes out from kitchen and has a bag that looked like it was hopefully my sandwich. It was! JM to GBC: Great, did you get my soup that I ordered with that? GBC: Oh God. *sigh* I forgot about that. It's been one of those days. JM (trying not to sound jaded): I understand. I think it's been one of those days for me as well GBC goes to what looks like a fairly empty soup warmer. She picks up the soup warmer and disappears for another 5 minutes. She finally and very leisurely comes back with a to-go cup of the dahl soup. GBC: Sorry again, had to make sure you got a full cup JM: *blink* ... ... I leave and go over to my friend's house who I was ironically delivering a dinner I had prepared for her earlier. Sandwich was pretty good although a little soggy. I received a whole sandwich when I'd ordered a half. The dahl soup was very good and probably homemade. All in all, there was conflict and resolutions were made. The food was fine, However, the Arlington might want to rethink their "supply and demand focus" as well as "customer service skill sets." Oh no, did I just use "corporate speak?" Say what? Food: 3 solid stars Service: I'll let you figure that one out Ambiance: 3 stars. Part diner, part coffeehouse with various table configurations. They do have outside seating which is always a plus read more

The Arlington . . . I remember when this was Shai's Deli. It was quite a bit of sad news when Mr. & Mrs. Shai decided to move to the Big Island of Hawaii to own and operate a bed & breakfast inn. This space was unoccupied for quite sometime. I was pleased to hear a business called The Arlington was finally going to occupy this empty space. It took me quite some time to come to The Arlington. The first time I walked in, I walked right out. The staff behind the till did not seem alert and aware of comings and goings. I was hesitant about giving this place a chance after reading some of the Yelp! reviews on the quality of the food and the service here. Though I do remember the brownies were quite tasty at The Arlington. I did sneak in once to get a brownie to go--quite moist and chewy! One of my former film studies instructors suggested we meet at The Arlington so he could autograph for me a few books he either edited or wrote on German Cinema. Great, an opportunity to spend some quality time with one of my film studies heroes at The Arlington. (And for those of you who have read my yelps, this is the one who lives with his family one street over from me. (Awkward!) I will refer to him as "Il Professore" in this review.) I got there early to secure a spot and to scope The Arlington out. Oh good, they have the brownies! I looked at the menu. Hmmm, many of the items were taped over. Eh, I will just have the brownie. The young woman assisting me asked if I went to Cal as she saw my Oski shirt. I told her I had been admitted and would be starting in Spring 2014. She would be pursuing her masters in art history in 2014 spring. Ooh, we must talk, I thought. We had a quick chinwag about our future golden bear lair--after all this is bear territory--Go Bears! I was surprised by the size of the brownie she gave me--almost a 3" x 5" index card. I needed a fork, forget about eating this with my hands. I had to ask for a fork as the canister was empty. Oh, and while you are at it, please refill the water jug. (After all, the Duchess is in da hizz-zay!) I played musical chairs a bit, should I hide in the back or find a space in front? Decided to sit in front when a spot near the door opened up. The brownie "index card" was very moist and chewy! I munched on my brownie while perusing my philosophy textbook and waiting for Il Professore to show up. I was on my third or fourth brownie bite when Il Professore arrived, NY Times in hand . . . still quite the scholarly intellectual. Il Professore saw my brownie and asked me if that was all I was going to have as he headed to get something to drink. Oh, all right, I guess I will have something to drink with him besides iced water. I had to ask where the drinks were as it has been quite a awhile. I got a San Pellegrino Limonata since I was driving---it was way too early for wine. (Kidding!) I asked how much I owed him, he told me that it was all right, he's got this. (Gratzie Professore!) Il Professore and I had a chinwag about film, my admission to Cal, German Cinema, Pacific Film Archive Library, and mutual people we knew/acquainted with in common, among other topics of conversation. I will say out of respect for Il Professore, I will keep a lot of the deets between us. I was pleased and delighted to learn he enjoyed presiding over the film class at BCC we were in. (Wow, despite mon faire les quatre cents coups--my hell raising--on him during that time?! Kidding!) Before he had to leave, he personally signed the books for and to me. I will say I have more respect for him now--the awkwardness is gone. I will definitely be looking forward to seeing him and his family around the neighbourhood with Dolce. I hung out a little while longer to peruse my textbook, to have a quick chat with my newfound future fellow Cal alumna, and take in The Arlington more before bidding adieu, au revoir. From my perspective, The Arlington has the feel of a café, a family room, a den, and a community meeting place. There is a play area for the children while the adults are able to keep a watchful eye while having coffee and talking amongst themselves. I hear The Arlington holds family-friendly, casual events in the evenings, such as family movie night and live music. I see The Arlington does do catering as well, I saw lots of food trays being carried out while I was there with Il Professore. I think I saw one of the owners carrying out trays with some of the servers there. I hope to attend an event they will be the caterers at so I can sample their food and other wares. A-OK!!!! I shall return . . . oh--they have free wi-fi!!!! I will be back!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCVHGqZf7Nk Per Il Professore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic8iGIdv80o Fresh Review #45 of 100 Yelps for 2013 read more

If it weren't for the Arlington, my husband and I wouldn't have a social life! We bring the kids up the hill on Friday nights, grab a couch, and order a few glasses of wine. The kids get to eat great food and play with friends and we get to do the same, while listening to super live music. Can't say enough about how the owners, Trish and Marc, are involved and supportive of the local community, school, and charitable organizations. This is like Cheers in Kensington. After one visit, the nice guy (Larry) behind the counter knew me and greeted me by name the next time I went in. I get the fried egg and turkey grilled sandwich and coffee for breakfast whenever I can. No one rushes you along if you hang out to do the crossword puzzle. The soups are awesome and my kids especially like the ice cream sandwiches made with home-made cookies. It seems just about everything here is fresh, local, and organic. Finally, a family and wallet-friendly restaurant in Kensington! read more

For what I am looking for in the morning, The Arlington makes a great latte. So glad to know that I can stop in on my way to work, and that the price, flavor and attitude is all good. read more

Terrible espresso. The two most basic rules of espresso making are: use fresh beans, and grind them right before making the espresso. I went here a few weeks ago. After I ordered a double espresso, she reached for an OPEN can of already ground beans. How long had it been sitting out in the open..?? Who knows. She then gave a half-hearted "tamp" and pulled a really bad looking "espresso." Anyway, I want to like small cafe like this, but you should really teach proper espresso making as it affects many of your coffee drinks, not just straight espresso. read more

Overall this place was okay. I got a latte which wasn't particularly special. The staff seemed alright, not inordinately friendly but not too withdrawn. The weirdest thing about this place was that it seemed like it was going through an identity crisis. On the one hand you have coffee, books and comfy reading chairs; and on the other, you have a flat screen tv, a freezer section full of beer and a Rocky Horror Picture Show DVD. The problem with this identity crisis is that this place doesn't seem like it's able to live up to its potential. The baked goods section was the saddest display I'd ever seen, with a few confectioner's items haphazardly placed between empty pie dishes. If you're looking for a coffee/snack situation, I would recommend going somewhere else. If you're looking to go somewhere that fits your multi-personality disorder, then this is the spot for you! read more

True to her Philly roots, 269 The Arlington's friendly and energetic owner, Trish, has one philosophy: It's all about the neighborhood! This is such a warm, relaxing spot--a perfect place to enjoy something delicious, devour The Times or The Chron in a cushy sofa, catch-up with neighbors and merchants, or enjoy live music on occasion. With the friendliest staff and freshest menu in Kensington, it's my favorite home away from home. read more

The Arlington is a great little cafe. They have good coffee and eats, the staff is friendly and helpful, and Trish one of the owners is usually there to add a welcoming vibe. Everything is homemade not store bought, often local, and organic. They have the best soups and my young nephew said the burger is awesome. There's also lots of vegetarian options. In the evenings they have great live music, and it's a good place for kids. read more

Came here on a HOT spring day after being out in the sun for a while. I didn't have any cooked food, but the owner/host was extremely helpful and friendly. The ice-crea/cookie sandwich tasted like it ws home made ! Oh - and we got some complimentary heat-relief watermelon. YUM ! read more

It's not my style to be warm and fuzzy, but I can't review The Arlington without saying that this place is all about love. It was conceived by a local family to serve locals. The food is definitely made with love, and it shows: organic, local, fresh. In just a few months of operation The Arlington's owners have earned an impressive record for community-building, by hosting events and by hiring local people. The Arlington occupies a space that used to be a deli. Many locals wouldn't set foot inside because it was beyond grungy. My family looked past the dingy chaotic interior and savored the mediterranean fare; we were sad to see it close. But now it's a dim memory and the current business is nothing less than a revitalization of the "downtown Kensington" strip. Finally, there's a neighborhood hang-out. What The Arlington has done is take what was barely more than a storefront for a caterer and turn it into a clean, comfy gathering spot with appealing on-site food service as well as delicious carry-home meals. (The Arlington's cook even uses some of the deli guy's best recipes... we can still get our lemon-garlic whole chickens and baba ganoush.) The Arlington is the perfect bookend to upper Kensington's tiny and much-loved assortment of local businesses. Now if only we could get the Colusa Market folks to take over Young's.... read more

I came in and immediately knew I would like this cafe. Soft music was playing and there were comfy couches and large wooden benches and tables. They also had those burlap sacks similar to Sacks in Berkeley. It was empty when I came in from the rain, and I quickly ordered a coffee to warm up. The coffee wasn't awful, but I think it had been sitting for a while because it was a slow day. I grabbed a decaf Americano after that and it was much better. I wish they had mugs cause my coffees got cold pretty quickly. Later in the afternoon, people came in to do wine tastings and eat dainty salads. They had bottled beers for 3.75 (boont, guiness, pyramid), but nothing on tap. Next time I come back I'd like to try their soup or beet salad. The wifi was AWFUL slow. It's just enough to check your email... but not much more. read more

Trish is amazing! We just had our wedding at the Brazilian Room in December and we could not be more pleased with the services of The Arlington. Trish was super helpful in the organization and planning for the big day. She knows a lot about the venue and had awesome suggestions from the floor plan to the decorations. The day of was perfect and their was no issues what so ever. If you're planning an event at the Brazilian room definitely give Trish a call! read more

Basically, I would like this to be a love letter to Trish. I can't sing her praises enough. We had our wedding reception at an East Bay Regional Parks venue (Temescal Beach House) which meant we had to choose from their decently long list of vendors who are also trained as building managers who set up and take down the entire event. For some reason I had a good feeling about The Arlington even before we met them and tasted their food at the EBRP vendor night at the Brazil Room (samples galore... visit these!) I think it was to do with their website? Well the food was great when we sampled it, and also when we went into the restaurant for a tasting... and of course on the day of the wedding. People went crazy for the meatballs (apps) and the polenta (main course) and the hummus, too. We had chicken tarragon and salmon (served cold) for the main course. People are still raving to me about the food at our wedding reception and it's been almost 6 months. The servers that Tish has working for her are outstanding. They were so attentive and on top of everything. There was one woman who was particularly attentive to me, which caught me off guard because I'm not used to being so well-attended to. Lol. She was so kind and made me feel very special. I hope she reads this. Thanks, sweet lady! I could go on, but I'm pretty sure The Arlington isn't hurting for any catering business. Just know that they are outstanding and Eat Bay Regional Parks are very smart to have them on their list of vendors. read more

All I can say is WOW. I recently got married and hired The Arlington to do our catering and staff the event. We were blown away with the excellent service we got. From our first meeting to discuss the menu ( they DROVE US to and from bart), to the many emails ironing things out we got the full family run experience. I can't count how many times my parents said " wow, this staff is unreal!", They completely held my bridezilla hand the whole way thru. I can not praise them enough. They took what can be a really stressful time, and made it fun, streamlined and totally elegant. Five stars! read more

I had high hopes for The Arlington after they took over from Shai's. I'd been inside several times to check it out, starting with the day it opened. Again and again, I surveyed the options and walked out empty-handed. Nothing really appealed to me, and I decided that the place was a bust. Today I walked up to the Arlington (the street, not the business that I'm reviewing here) in search of lunch. My first stop was the meat and sandwich counter at Young's Market, a.k.a. Kensington Fine Foods. I was stunned by the long line waiting for Larry the butcher. Then I realized that my neighbors were buying ducks or whatever for their Christmas dinners and that I'd have a very long time to wait if I wanted Larry to make me a sandwich. So what to do? I remembered The Arlington (the business, not the street) and walked in for the Nth time. I was pleasantly surprised by the long list of sandwiches that I could order and asked to try the soup. What I had in mind here was a small soup and a half-sandwich. Today's soup was a chili con carne, and -- wow!! -- it was really excellent. No sandwich for me: I went home with a large soup. In my brown bag were some slices of baguette, a small container of onions to add at the last minute, and I whole bunch of grated cheeses to use with the onions. Major satisfaction here. I'll be back! read more

This little neighborhood eatery has finally come into its own. They now serve breakfast, they have an updated printed menu that lists the regular items so the blackboard is now only for specials, and it is starting to feel more like a restaurant than an outlet for their catering business. One big help was organizing the deli display case. Yeah, they could still work on the decor a bit - the burlap cushions just don't work very well. But, overall I think they have managed to find a formula that works for the restaurant and the customers. Oh, and did I mention that the food, while tending towards the comfort food end of the culinary world, is well prepared and often quite tasty. I am a fan of the veggie lasagna. read more

Very relaxed, helpful, friendly and all at a reasonable price! Trish made sure our wedding went off with out a hitch. She worked with our schedule, our flower people, our family, our baker, and all the various friends we had helping us with the wedding. Plus, they added dishes that weren't on their menu when we asked. We can't recommend them enough. It was like having an amazing caterer with a free wedding planner tossed in. She never missed a beat even when our wedding plans were a little off standard schedule. J read more

We love the Arlington Catering and Trish. My partner and I got married in July 2011 and chose the Arlington to cater our event at Fern Cottage in the East Bay. Trish helped us plan our event and took care of everything. She knows all of the rental spaces in the East Bay Regional Park System. She helped us plan for every aspect of our event. The menu was awesome and all of our guests were very impressed. The staff was friendly and attentive, leaving no task undone. The food was awesome. The pricing was also great and included everything with no hidden charges. We found Trish to be very accommodating to our wishes, down to earth, organized and communicative. Five stars all the way! read more

My first visit. I sat at the bar. It's ob a locals' hangout. Good break burrito, well seasoned. Unfortunately, the place is a little grubby. Not sure I'd want to use their catering service. Chef, pls don't wear flip flops and can someone clean the dead flies off the window menu.... Not a good first impression. Thanks! read more

The café is in need of a major cleaning and organization. There is stuff every where!! The floors looked like they haven't been mopped in some time and if they have been it's been mopped with dirty water. The staff does not wear gloves when handling food. They touch money and go straight to making your sandwich. That in itself is DISGUSTING!! Money carries so many germs and with all the stuff that is out there now I'm shocked that Trish and Matt have not mandated their staff to wear gloves when handling and prepping food. The café can be quite charming if they would put some thought into decorating it. However, first they MUST thoroughly clean and organize the place. Once they do this I think the café will get better ratings. read more

Words cannot begin to describe the wonderful catering service that Trish provided for our wedding at the Brazil Room. She was easy to work with, paid great attention to details, had lots of experience as a caterer and was super responsive throughout the whole process. We started our search for a caterer really early on, but after talking to couple of other caterers, we decided on Arlington based on the taste of the food, the prices, and their accommodations to our needs. We were able to bring our own roasted pig and the chef even cooked up food that was off the menu. This was by far one of the best decisions in our wedding planning! Trish has a lot of experience with weddings and definitely understands how it can be stressful for the brides. She was really responsive with calls and emails making sure that every question was answered and every detail was included in the wedding. I definitely felt a lot better after talking to her every time! The ceremony and the reception was perfect thanks to Trish and her crew. She became the superwomen who also acted as our day-of coordinator making sure everything was in place and on schedule. Everyone had a great time and complimented the food (Even Yiayia said their spanakopita were almost as good as hers, this is quite a compliment coming from an old Greek lady) and every detail was just right thanks to her and the florist. I'm not planning on remarrying, but if I was, I would definitely use them as a caterer again. And I would order extra spanakopita too. read more

the Arlington catered my 60th birthday at the Shoreline center and all I can say is that Trish and her staff were wonderful. Everything was beautifully set up, the staff were hard working, attentive, and served everyone with grace. The food was fantastic (the meatball and mushroom appetizers, the vegetarian curry, and the chicken -wow). Best of all, I didn't have to worry about a thing. Trish was supper efficient from moment 1 and was quick to respond with information and ideas that made this a great event. I feel great about recommending them for your next catered affair. Alec Karp read more

Unlike my usual review set I'm reviewing the Arlington not for food but instead for location. If you're in Kensington you really don't have many hangout / food options (honestly just two) but the Arlington earns its writeup because it is legitimately just a nice place to hang out. The windows provide a lot of light in the space and on nice days it's quite pleasant to sit outside and watch the town's children and elderly pass by. It makes you feel like quiet American towns really do exist even being in extremely close proximity to San Francisco, Berkeley and let's not forget Richmond. read more

Really good pastrami sandwich, and the cole-slaw on the side was world-class fancy. Great breakfast burrito. A good place to study (though they are only open early morning til mid-afternoon): quiet, good lighting, nice and chill, nice environment. Good food. read more

I used to eat here almost every day when I worked up in Kensington. Now I try to sneak away on a lunch break here and there to go up the hill to this cute cafe. The food is good and prices are reasonable- I love the meatball sandwiches and dahl. Its great to support locally owned and operated businesses! read more

We had our wedding on 4/7/12 at Fern Cottage, and Trish was one of the names on the list of "approved" caterers. From our first contact with Trish, we knew we had hit gold. She was easy to talk to, totally professional without being stuffy, and had a FANTASTIC menu. My husband was so excited about the food, & it totally lived up to his expectations. I can recommend with 100% certainty: thai meatballs with peanut sauce - green beans - lemon chicken - fruit & cheese platter - salad w/ Gorgonzola & cranberries Trish was so great on the day of the wedding. She helped us stay on schedule without being pushy, and she really turned Fern Cottage (which looks pretty commercial) into a beautiful wedding venue. She was super happy for us & told us over & over that she thought our wedding was beautiful. Thanks times a million, Trish! read more

Clean, convenient and cute. I had probably the best grilled chicken sandwich of my LIFE here. Way better than Semifreddi's. My husband also raved about his hot pastrami sandwich. Good prices too. Lots of seating - inside & out. Nothing fancy, but worth the trip. Your taste buds will thank you!!! read more

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We were extremely happy that we chose The Arlington to cater our daughter's wedding at Fern Cottage in Kennedy Grove! Trish was incredibly helpful and made herself available throughout the planning process, and she and her staff took care of all the details so that everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding. Trish came up with a great suggestion to serve appetizers and drinks in Clancy's Place picnic area next to the amphitheater where our daughter's wedding ceremony was held and then to serve the buffet at Fern Cottage where the reception took place. This arrangement worked really well. The Mediterranean buffet was delicious and beautifully presented, and the food was plentiful and enjoyed by all of us and our guests. Since our daughter's wedding, we have been highly recommending The Arlington to everyone we know, and we'll continue to do so. read more

I got married at the Brazilian Room in Tilden park and The Arlington was the only caterer for us. From the food tasting to the day of she really made the whole process really easy and very fun. Everyone loved the humus platter and the pesto pasta. The food came very close to stealing the show. I would recommend The Arlington to anyone looking to do an event and the restaurant is awesome too. read more

The Arlington recently catered my April 2012 wedding and I could not recommend them more highly. Trish was amazing, not only do they take care of all catering needs but also the day of work with all your other vendors and make everything run by so smoothly. The food was reasonably priced and tasted amazing, all of the guests who had something to say about the food was positive and really enjoyed the overall easiness the transitions throughout my wedding went; all thanks to the above and beyond service from the Arlington. If I have to cater another event I wouldn't hesitate to call Trish again, five stars all the way! read more

Disappointed with The Arlington. Came here for brunch and ordered a breakfast sandwich. Looked like a good place with the great outdoor seating on the high street. Place was empty so service was quick, but they got the order wrong (forgot the avocado). No biggie, but sandwich was lacklustre. Sourdough bread was thinly sliced (not a fresh sliced loaf, more life store bought) and sandwich was dry (hardly any cheese). Definitely not worth the $5.50. At least it was only $0.50 extra for the avocado. read more

Last week I rented out the Arlington on a Saturday evening to throw a casual surprise party for my husband's birthday. It was a great party, thanks to Trish and Marc! They fixed up a delicious Mexican buffet that inspired lots of compliments from our party guests. Throughout the party, Trish and her great staff checked in with us to make sure everything was going well and to keep things moving along (e.g., "well it's 8:00 and you had said you wanted to have the cake at about now... should we do that now or maybe in 5-10 minutes?") Our guests had a great time. The party was a big success! I highly recommend renting out the Arlington to throw a party - I couldn't have done it without Trish & Marc! read more

There was a dead fly in the soup, and i notified the employees immediately and they barely apologized and said they would take care of it, but kept on doing what they were doing. The service was very slow. The resteraunt opens and closes at the randomest times, and there is a very cold vibe there. The food tastes and looks a couple days old. I would not recommend the arlington to anyone due to my experiences there. And there was a young man behind the counter that had a bad attitude. read more

I didn't get a chance to eat at the cafe because it was closed during its "open" hours. Very disappointing. Two stars because they have good outdoor seating. read more

Delicious Details When planning my wedding 14 years ago, my Mom and I were knee deep in the details and loved every minute of it. Nothing was left to chance and we were involved in everything. Last month I had to plan my mother's Memorial Service. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the situation, let alone the required details. Mom had chosen the Brazilian Room before she passed, and I chose The Arlington. Trish came to our house, made menu and floor plan suggestions, and even helped organize the flow of the event. No detail was overlooked. It was pure relief to work with her. She is calm, unruffled in any situation, detail oriented, and sincere. She's more than a caterer, she's a party planner extraordinaire. Her husband, Marc, made incredible food that everyone enjoyed and remarked upon. The presentation and preparation were beautiful. They came with staff members, Jennifer and Larry, who work together as a well rehearsed team, making the day go smoothly and without the slightest bump. At one point, I looked around the room and thought it was as lovely a day as my wedding had been. If I can think that, during my mother's memorial, then I think it says a lot about how beautiful an event The Arlington can do. I've stopped in The Arlington for coffee, to-die-for brownies, and more, but this was my first experience using them as caterers. I would highly recommend them for their service, food, organizational skills, and professionalism. I have no hesitations about The A, in any form. read more