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    The Blue Cottage

    3.3 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch

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    a plate of pancakes and a glass of orange juice

    Came to my family, it was good. We got the omelette, cheese and egg on a bagel, and banana pancakes. The banana nut pancakes were my favorite! The server was also very friendly and attentive!

    "home fries", but maybe instant mashed potato flakes
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    Basically this is a place for a quick breakfast when you're hungry. Standard things on the menu. Service is quick. One glaring awful thing is knocking a star off of this review: the home-fries. When I sat down I could see another patrons plate and I though she had ordered mashed potatoes. When I got my omelette I saw that it had the same wired pile of white stuff . They look like they have been seasoned, but there is absolutely no taste. No skins . No other veggies thrown in. No nothing. My date summed it up perfectly, "I think these are those flakes people use to make instant mashed potatoes". I actually asked the waitress if that was the case. She assured me they were real potatoes. I hope she was tellin' a fib, because no breakfast place should be able to ruin a potato that badly.

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    6 months ago

    Really slow service. At least one couple got up and left while waiting for service. Potatoes tasted like they came out of a box.

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    2 years ago

    No decaf coffee. Server couldn't have been less interested in serving us. We walked out. No: Place is CASH ONLY.

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    4 years ago

    Small but the food and service are great. Atmosphere is relaxing and light hearted. You're going to want to try this place!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious and affordable breakfast. They're cash-only, but the owner accepts Venmo and Zelle, which makes things WAY easier.

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    7 years ago

    Basically the go-to breakfast place. Not fancy, not hipster, but great omelets and breakfast munchies.

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    Corn beef hash, three poached and fruit with honey disappeared like it was never there. Super tasty.

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    This place is adorable and really affordable. Their portions are perfect and food is fresh and tasty. No wait, great service!

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