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    The Embers

    2.7 (301 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    THE EMBERS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    California eggs Benny with home fries.
    Andi W.

    I really wanted to love this meal, I've only had The Embers once before and it was takeout ribs, I thought the ribs were great so I assumed they'd have great breakfasts as well but unfortunately there was nothing great about this meal at all. My man described it as tired and uninspired. The home fries were just potatoes, no onion, no peppers, no flavor. The chicken fried steak is the worst I've had at a restaurant, the steak tasted like a Salisbury steak from a box in the freezer section, it wasn't even chicken fried as far as I could tell, no crispy coating at all, and the gravy was thin and bland, not a sausage in sight. The eggs benny were ok, eggs were a little overcooked, (they weren't poached, they were fried and crispy on the bottom side). With all the other great places in town we won't be going back.

    Thomas S.

    Literally ordered a breakfast burrito from this place and they sent a tortilla. Would not recommend. Updated with receipt since owner is gas lighting

    John A.

    I was meeting with a contractor and he said he knew of a a place with the best steak sandwich to which he had been coming since the 80's. He had not been there for many years but looked promising as we were promptly taken to our table. Service was excellent. We got the food pretty fast and I had noticed they had a wood burning oven so not sure if the steaks are also cooked in there but just looked cool. Steak looked great when it arrived and was cooked properly , medium, as I like. It was flavorful, cooked nicely, and tender but the trimming was not right. Nice New York steak shall have some fat that if rendered well melts in your mouth but I took a bite that I chewed and chewed and could not break down or swallow. I had to spit that out in a napkin so that was not great. My fries were ok not great so they could improve on the quality of their meat and fries. Not the best steak sandwich or the worst one I have had. For the prize it was fine but I was underwhelmed as my expectations where to high coming in, that's my fault not theirs, I guess..... Service: 5 Food: 3 Ambiance: 4

    Steak and eggs not prepared as requested
    Natasha J.

    12/26/24 Placed an order through Door Dash for the steak and eggs hash browns crispy eggs sunny side up English muffin grits and orange juice. Did not receive my grits and orange juice called the restaurant immediately@7:09 lady answered I addressed my concerns regarding my missing items her response was "they have 3/4 workers that's making food she's not sure who didn't include my missing items and to contact Door Dash so that I can get a refund" the presentation of the food was horrible my hash browns were far from crispy if anything soggy from the steak being thrown on top of them and salty...UGH!!!!!!

    Bacon, eggs, toast, Corned beef, Pancakes
    Jhunn T.

    Came here for breakfast, the overall experience is great as always. The servers are like family very welcoming. The smell of food is all over like a home. Come try this place.

    2/21/2025, I ordered a breakfast burrito and hash browns to include biscuits and gravy delivered via DoorDash. The bland taste of the burrito was acceptable however I could not consume the greasy oily hash browns. For my next order here, I will dine in and order a steak and eggs. These guys can present a better meal than this. I gave them 5 stars but I'm disappointed.

    Country Fried Steak Omelet, home potatoes, and sourdough toast.

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    The worst of the worst chicken and dumplings I've ever had in my life. That soup taste like some kind of creamer. I don't know what.

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    Expensive price for bland basic food. We were the only people in the restaurant and the waiter barely checked on us.

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    Great food. They cook the ribeye perfectly! I mostly get take out but enjoy sitting down fir their breakfasts

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    The Chicken Alfredo looks good but it has an aftertaste and taste average. Very little portion. Cashier is not friendly.

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    Wonderful neighboorhood diner. Definitely has that diner vibe. Fast service and good food

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    They have the best turkey club, cheeseburger, steak sandwich & ribs!! Cooks are very nice!

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    Ask the Community - The Embers

    Does anyone have the sauce recipe for the sauce for the ember special lunch, bbq beef on a Persian roll; I could drink the stuff and have been trying to make af home... help?

    Whoever said that its a packet has no clue what they are talking about ! They make the sauce fresh a few days out of the week with lots of vegetables, seasonings and bbq meats ! No packets of anything pre packeged. I know because I worked there for… Read more

    What kind of burgers do you serve?

    Classic cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, patty melt, and a burger on a Persian roll but you have to ask for it special

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