Sat at the bar. My bartender was Presilia. Shes sweet,amazing and good at her job. Food was prompt and delicious..i always have great experience at spaghetti factory. Ever since I was a kid. Come and see. read more

Still yummy and I love the new glasses for the Italian crème soda this year. Our server was great. The ambiance is wonderful too, we love the trolley in the restaurant. The kids would like to sit inside, but unfortunately we always have more than 4 of us so there isn't a table big enough inside. Maybe one day we will split up and sit in it for them. :) read more

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Our server Kayla was great! Very attentive, friendly and efficient. Meatball Monday deal is only $25. Comes with bread and garlic butter, 2 soups or salads, a platter of four meatballs and spaghetti, 2 scoops of vanilla or spumoni ice cream, and two drinks or a half decanter of house rose, red or white wine. Great deal and plenty of food but the taste was mediocre. Italian cream sodas come with a keepsake glass. But make sure you ask for new ones on your way out. Parking: on a Monday at 6pm, there still was a decent amount of parking. It's free for three hours in the lot after 5pm. Otherwise, it's a flat rate of $5. read more

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Second time visiting this location, and unfortunately, today's customer service was disappointing. The host seemed like she really didn't want to be there. We asked to be seated in the train area because my husband and I were celebrating a special occasion. At first, we were told there was no seating available, so we said we didn't mind waiting. Then another employee told us that the train area was actually closed because they were short a server. They then tried to seat us in a strange spot hidden toward the back. When I asked if we could sit somewhere else, I was told they didn't have a server available. However, there was another mostly empty area with only one couple sitting at a large table. So naturally, I wondered--who was serving them? The whole experience felt unwelcoming and poorly handled, especially since we were there to celebrate a special occasion. Next time, we'll be trying a different location where hopefully the customer service is better. read more

Been here literally 35 years literally 4x a year...at the least. I'm a huge fan. But not tonight. We got seated waited 15 with no greeting. No water. No drink order..I got up to use the restroom and the women's restroom had 2 inches of smelly backed up sewage.. I was instructed by an employee to use the men's room. That had an inch of backed up sewage... the restaurant should have closed foe the night due to healrg ane to clean up but noooo...I went back to my seat and waited 25 more minutes while 15 people were seated...we ledt left I requested the manager on the way out who said they had a plumbing problem but he would take our ordet...gross and no 26 minutes wait and a bubblog ooze ridden system. Oh hell no...not a good situation Not a good experience no resolution..we left sad but true Aweful management needs fo be trained in hazardous waste and food establishment protocol #speghettifactory #spaghettifactory #healthdepartmentcalifornia #californiadepartmentofhealth read more

The last of my birthday rewards left and it was going to expire soon, so tonight was a perfect night to go celebrate at our regular old spaghetti factory in Fullerton. We were matched up with an excellent server, Victor. We had reservations but they allowed us to be sat at the table while we wait for the rest to come. Victor was great by getting all our drink orders and some bread and butter as we waited. It was perfect timing as our drinks and bread came and shortly after, we were complete. The wait gave us time to chat with Victor and tell him the history of The Old Spaghetti Factory as I have been dining with OSF way before he was even born. He was surprised to learn how things used to be. The restaurant was not as busy for a Sunday. Maybe because of the World Cup game going on at the same time. We placed our orders and from salad to our pasta entrees, everything came out smoothly and prepared exactly how we wanted it. With the exact amount of sauces and not dry. With the right amount of salad dressing. He kept the bread flowing, our drinks constantly filled and he not only had our table of 7, he was taking care of another large party of at least 10 people. He managed both of them well. Our experience here at Fullerton is always on top compared to the Duarte location. What a great way to finish this year's birthday rewards with an experience that is worth writing about. read more

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Came here last night with the family. First time back in 20 years or so. Ordered the clam spaghetti and the garlic mizithra. The clam spaghetti was super bland, with no taste of wine or garlic. The sauce itself has no flavor of clams, it tasted like chicken cream with nothing added. I had to add salt and parmesan to get any flavor in the sauce. The garlic mizithra on the other hand was really flavorful, but a tad on the salty side. The pasta cook was inconsistent between the two dishes. The clam spaghetti was overcooked and mushy, while tha garlic mizithra was slightly over al dente while still being enjoyable. The decor and ambience is the same as it was 20 years ago so that was nostalgic. Service was slow and forgetful. Restaurant was about 80% full so understandable but definitely could be better. Over all it wasnt a great experience, and with the much higher prices these days definitely not worth a visit. Maybe ill let 40 years pass before I go try it again. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Clam pasta - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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i'm going to get this a three ratings because the waitress and the atmosphere were good. Our waitress was super friendly and on point. However, when we entered the restaurant we checked in. I told the hostess that I had a reservation. She said I see the reservation but you've already been seated. I said no, I have not. Me and my party are all standing here. She offered to put me on the waitlist. Which she did. Personally, I think our reservation should've been honored. It was her mess up. She seemed like it might've been her first night. She was frazzled. Our table was just outside the food station. Every time someone came out they would hit the back of our booth. Then someone dropped all of the serving trays right next to our table. The food was lackluster. I hear that the minestrone soup was good. I ordered the salad. It was like a packaged iceberg lettuce with some carrot pieces and store-bought croutons. The bread was OK that came with a meal. I ordered the fettuccine with large shrimp. The shrimp are not large they're medium at Best. The chicken Parmesan is not breaded and fried. It is simply a grilled breast which we liked. Meatballs average at Best. Spumoni for dessert was spot on. Overall a drink each and three people we spent about $150. It's not bad price and lots of food. I'd rather have less food and better quality. And, a hostess that doesn't tell you that you've already been seated when you're standing right in front of her. Finally, I hear there's windows seating which puts you in front of the train. That would be cool. Maybe ask for that if you do try to this restaurant. Lots of restaurants in the area. This compares to an Olive Garden. read more

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We came on a Saturday afternoon. There were several birthday parties and celebrations, so we couldn't hear the music. Service was excellent and friendly. I had minestrone soup, spaghetti with marinara and meat sauce. Sodas were refilled. Spumoni ice cream was very good,with lots of chocolate. read more

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Kevin was absolutely amazing and very attentive great customer service u rock thank you read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Parking is horrendous here as it shares a public lot with the Fullerton train station. Even handicapped spots are full. The best chance of finding parking is parking in the far back and walking towards the restaurant. It'll be crowded even on a random Wednesday night. It always takes a while to be seated, even with reservations. But the service we've gotten from our servers have always been good. We always go for the mizithra pasta here as it's the only Italian place we know that makes this dish. The garlic cheese bread & spumoni ice cream are also a MUST. You can't find spumoni ice cream anywhere else this good, at least in OC. Also, the creamy pesto dressing for the salad. So good. read more

I haven't been to the Old Spaghetti Factory in probably 30 years. We were taking my girlfriends daughter to another Italian restaurant in downtown Fullerton for her birthday, but the wait was over an hour. We looked for another option, and were surprised that reservations here were wide open on a Saturday night, so we gave it a shot. Parking is hit or miss. There are a few good sized parking lots very close to the restaurant, but they shared by all of the restaurants in the nearby area. We checked in at our 6:45pm reservation time and were seated immediately. The restaurant was moderately busy. The main entree menu is on the placemat, and there is a small book on the table with a multi-page menu for drinks and appetizers. Our server greeted us, and said he'd be back shortly to take our order. We started out with the garlic cheese bread ($9.50). The gals just ordered soft drinks, and I ordered a glass of the Chianti Classico DOCG, Antinori, Peppoli ($10.75). The garlic cheese bread was really good, and came with a small bowl of marinara sauce. About five minutes later, our server brought us a loaf of their sourdough bread. We didn't know they had complimentary bread, or we probably would have skipped the appetizer. I love sourdough bread, and it was very good. They got their soft drinks fast, but fifteen minutes went by and I still didn't have my glass of wine. I flagged down our server and told him that I was still waiting for my wine, and it finally came a few minutes later. I took a few sips, and it wasn't very good. It tasted like a house wine, and rather than send it back, I just drank it. When the bill finally came at the end of the meal, it was indeed the house Chianti, and not the wine I ordered. Our salads arrived next. I just had a house salad with blue cheese dressing. The salad was ok, but the dressing was very bland. My girlfriend got a Caesar salad ($2.99 upgrade), and the lettuce didn't look very fresh and was slightly brown. Her daughter just had a house salad too, and once she started eating it, she discovered that there was a potato chip in her salad. I ate my salad, but they sent theirs back and didn't want a replacement. The manager took the Caesar salad upgrade off of the bill. I had the jumbo lobster & crab ravioli ($24.50) which were just ok. They tasted like they were frozen, not fresh. I know we are not at a high end restaurant, but I expected better for the most expensive item on the menu with such an appealing name. My girlfriend had the spinach & cheese ravioli ($20.99). Hers was also just ok, with the same lack of freshness. Her daughter had the fettuccini Alfredo ($20.75) and enjoyed her entrée. These two dishes arrived from the kitchen with some Parmesan cheese on top. If you want more cheese, the only option is a cheese shaker on the table like at a pizza joint. All of our dinners came with a choice of ice cream, and we all chose Spumoni, which was good. Sadly, the bread and ice cream were the best parts of the meal. Service started out ok, but gradually got slower even though a large party in an adjacent dining area left half way through our meal. Our server was friendly though. There are many better places to go for a good Italian meal, and we likely won't be returning. read more

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I love coming here. I usually stop after a train ride. I used to come for the food, now it's the staff. Everyone is wonderful, from the servers, bartenders, managers. Syd is a great manager. They are always so accommodating and kind here. I usually sit at the bar by myself, but this place is great for large parties. And you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! I usually get the mizithra cheese & browed butter, and take home some for my family. Soup is great, bread perfect. Can't say enough good things. Atmosphere and decorating is really nice too. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Excellent Came for the classic specials for the month included soup or salad bread, your entree and icecream. The meal was more than enough food and was so classic. read more

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Our lunch was fantastic. The service was awesome and very welcoming. Sequoia made our dinning experience very enjoyable. Because of Sequoia attitude and prompt we will definitely be returning. Thanks TOSF and Sequoia! Greg C. read more

Was there last night and food was good but looks like the entree portions got very small. The parking is extremely a problem also

Came in on a Sunday evening. Sat at the bar and had dinner. Food was great as always. But the service was a 10/10. Very attentive and pleasant. We very much appreciate our experience. Thank you! read more

The service was great but the food has fallen off, which unfortunately seems to be the case with most places. I was happy that at least the mithzra cheese noodles was still good. They changed the recipe on the chicken parmesan so its no longer breaded and fried but appears to be grilled. The house salad was watery and the once tasty pesto sauce was bland. read more

Kalie was amazing. Perfect experience from the lemoncello spritzers in the bar area before to the the spumoni at the very end. Kalie was warm and genuine as well as super patient with us ( been here a hundred times still take forever to order) and kept checking in . She went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time ever. Great food, good value and unbelievable service. read more

I used to go to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Duarte monthly. It was always a treat to get their delicious pasta and spumoni dinner each time. And even when I started traveling with Toby, we still occasionally hit the Spag Fac in places like St. Louis and Seattle, each with their own regional specialties. So it was nice seeing that there are plenty around in Southern California aside from Duarte. The Meat Lover's Treat still hit like a truck full of flavor. The bread was still as filling as ever. And the ice cream was still a good capper to the evening--even as they got rid of the coffee that used to come with the meal too. I think the quibble I have is the price. The service was still super and the ambiance of rail cars and nostalgic photos will never go out of style. But the price is way more than I would pay for a similar. I remember when the same meal would be in the $12 to $13 range and not the $22 to $23 range. I know all restaurants have gone up, but because I've been coming to this food joint in one location or another since childhood so this price jacking feels egregious. The food still kicks ass, like I said. But when a restaurant makes me question is the meal worth it, you know the quality isn't high enough to erase the sting in the wallet. I'll probably come back to Spag Fac sometime--maybe not this location, but somewhere. However, now I know it'll be more out of nostalgia and sentiment than thoughts of what a great value it is. read more

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Amazing service from Cooper!!! He is so kind, efficient, and has a wonderful attitude which can sometimes be hard as a server-I'm a server myself on the Vegas strip. Food was delicious and piping hot. Complimentary sourdough bread with butter-delish. Always gotta get the Mizithra when we go to California. Cooper even got us brand new clean cups to take home instead of sending us with our dirty cream soda glasses. It was just an awesome time. We always choose this location when we're in CA! read more

This was my second time visiting, and it will definitely be my last. I had lunch here with my family, and the experience was awful. Every other table around us received their food while we waited an entire hour for ours to arrive. To make matters worse, our server only came by our table once the entire time. There was no apology for the delay--they simply asked if it was okay that the food would "come out soon." The complete lack of service and care was incredibly frustrating. Terrible service. We will never return. read more

This chain of restaurants is a great place for group gatherings. The food is generally good and should please your average picky eater as everything is familiar. We recently visited the Fullerton outpost. Our last visit was a few years ago at the Duarte outpost. What I enjoy is that the food is quite consistent, restaurant to restaurant. I'm not sure if it was an off-night for the staff or that's the state of the service industry for chain restaurants. While our sever was friendly and checked with us as needed, there was a few mishaps with the delivery. We received an item we didn't order and one of the entrees was served much later than the rest. Also, I think they're suffering from shrinkflation - the appetizer portion sizes appeared smaller than before. We ordered appetizers: Calamari. Pretty good. We always get the calamari. Artichoke dip. It was ok but not how I remember it from the last time we visited. Garlic cheese bread. This was the item we didn't order. This was quite good and I think we'll order this instead of the artichoke dip the next time we visit. My true disappointment was the dish I ordered. I decided to try something new and ordered the Garlic Shrimp Fettuccini. This sounds like a dish that shouldn't disappoint but it did. The shrimp was overcooked and mushy. I couldn't eat it. The pasta was fine. We'll likely visit again in the future as it's a good place for group dinners with picky eaters. I'm not a picky eater but I'll not order the Garlic Shrimp Fettuccini again! Try it! The kids in your group will surely like this place! Enjoy! read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Spumoni to end the meal! - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Rylee was an amazing server! She was very attentive and joyful and funny! Excellent service! Such a great experience! Food was good too!

First time.. I have been living in Fullerton for over 16 years and this was my first time! Didn't wait and I didn't have a reservation. Went on a Sunday around 12 pm. Food portions were small but their sauces were really good. Their sourdough bread was warm and so good! The ice cream was also delicious. Overall experience was great! Our server, Caressa was amazing! I would go there again! read more

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The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fullerton hits all the right notes for me, especially since I can be a sucker for chain restaurants when the mood is right. There is something comforting about knowing exactly what you are going to get no matter the location, and this spot delivers on that promise. I always enjoy the fun, quirky decor that feels a little over the top in a charming way, and it adds to the whole experience. The food is hearty and familiar, and honestly, nothing beats sitting down to a giant plate of pasta that does not pretend to be anything other than what it is. It is reliable, filling, and somehow always scratches the comfort food itch just right. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here as a chaperone with a bunch of kids during my kids field trip to the train station. The kids enjoyed their spaghetti and salad. They were organized with getting the kids seated and plated. The decor also went along perfectly with the trains transportation theme, it made the kids think they were really on the trains. This is the first time I've been here since my college days. I remember the waiters would come out and sing happy birthday to you. So nostalgic. The food for me was pretty basic but I also ordered a basic item. Their menu is pretty varied which is nice for a family dinner or date night. Also, considering how much the kids loved the decor and spaghetti it's definitely worth a visit and revisit. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

We had a reservation for 6:00pm tonight, but when I checked in I was told that it would be at least another 40 minute wait before our table would be ready. I asked if there was anything they could do because we had young children with us, but I was told they were running behind and couldn't do anything. I understand that they were busy, but it was frustrating to make a reservation and have it basically become us being added to the waitlist. We ended up leaving because the wait would have been too long for our kids. read more

We've come here several times before but this time was our first time dining in the rail car which was cool and different. The food is always good my go to being the Mizithra brown butter spaghetti and the minestrone soup. Fresh mini sourdough bread hot out of the oven is a nice appetizer. The service this time was really excellent and why? The young man who was our server was so energetic and positive with a nice smile and attitude really made it a pleasant evening out. The only small downside has nothing to do with the restaurant, it's more a rant about people's self awareness boy oh boy the guy who got seated next to us was really ripe, and stunk of bad BO coupled with what was probably the entire bottle of imposter cologne he bought at the swap meet and bathed in it before walking in... It made my nose burn and eyes water, I started to have some soreness in my throat!! Geez, perhaps we can find you a nice place outside to sit sir so that you don't disturb our other patrons!! Other than that a pleasant evening with the wife, good food and excellent service with a great smile and attitude. read more

Tried The Old Spaghetti Factory for the first time. I expected it to be similar to Olive Garden, and in some ways it was. We sat at the bar (no wait!) and service was wonderful--friendly, prompt, and full of good recommendations. The free bread was a nice touch. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan and Spinach Ravioli--both decent, but not standout dishes. The location near the Fullerton train station is charming, especially for kids who love watching trains go by. Overall, a nice experience, but the food wouldn't make it my first choice next time read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Spinach & Cheese Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

The moment we walked in, I was struck by the smell of old furniture. However, that didn't deter me from ordering and eating SO MUCH FOOD. I especially loved the sourdough bread and butter! As for my entrée, I got the wild roasted mushroom ravioli and it was slightly too oily for me, but I still enjoyed it! Good mushroom flavor and yummy sauce! I also got a bite of my boyfriend's spaghetti and I typically don't like spaghetti, but it was nice and flavorful! Food came out pretty quickly, and the server was really nice! Overall, despite the odd smell coming in, I loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. It feels really vintage which I don't get to see often! read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Roasted wild mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Staff were incredibly rude. Walked in with multiple other parties and out of the people in front and behind us (both larger and smaller groups) everyone was seated and we were kept waiting in the lobby for more than 10 minutes. Even those who walked in while we were waiting in the lobby were seated before us (without reservations). Food was lukewarm, table service was also awful and our waiter never checked in on us. read more

Can't go wrong when choosing the old spaghetti factory. It's a done deal with soup or salad, entree and spumoni ice cream. We tried the raviolis this time around with the cheesy garlic bread. Whoa mama! This was filling! Perfect for sharing cuz this carbo load will last a while! Till dessert comes around. Pasta classics, founders favorites & meatball specials. Great service! The Parmesan cheese is potent and ready for the taking! I feel the dress attire should be renaissance faire on certain days. That would be fun! Till then.. cheers to happy eating. read more

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Simply delicious! I can't say enough good things about our waiter Brian! We celebrated my father-in laws 80th birthday today and Brian went above and beyond in catering to our large, spicy, mature family group. Even some of the picky requests were met by him with a smile and good humor. The food was wonderful, our large party all recieved their meals within minutes of eachother and all arrived hot. Celebrating at the Spaghetti Factory and being attended by Brian made this milestone a wonderful and memorable experience. read more

This remains one of my family's favorite restaurants. We dine here quite often, and spend many special occasions here. My husband and I enjoyed date nights at the bar top. All the staff is always friendly. The food is always amazing and I just love the interior of this place. Its elegant but afforable. I typically order the spinach ravioli, the half clam sauce half marinara spaghetti, or the chicken parmesan. My husband always gets the lasagna. My grandpa gets spaghetti and meatballs. You really cant go wrong here. Its also a great place for kids, as my 10 year old nephew really enjoys eating here. If you sign up for the app, there are many great perks including a birthday meal! There are also great weekend day specials and veterans/ military discount. I'm so grateful to have this restaurant in my city. Don't forget to try the creamy pesto dressing!! read more

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Came to have dinner with my boys. The food was fantastic, as always! Kayla was our server and what a fabulous experience! My little one even told me that this was the perfect ending to a great day and to make sure to leave her a good tip! (He has never said anything like that!) She had a wonderful and fun aura that made our dining experience unforgettable! Thank you Kayla fir an unforgettable evening and we hope to see you again soon! read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory is an old favorite from our days living in Southern California . I have nostalgic memories of visiting the location near Pasadena. This location in Fullerton is near Disneyland and is a sound choice if you're looking for a big dinner after a day in the park . It was nice to look this place up and see they are open late - until 11pm on a Wednesday. We arrived around 8. Parking was easy, the restaurant was not busy and we were seated immediately . Unfortunately they chose to put us six adults in a booth. Although their booths are a little bit bigger than normal, they certainly only can seat four adult people comfortably . It appears that they set a lot of those booths for six place seatings which seems ridiculous to me unless you mix a few little kids in there. It looked like there were other seating options, as the restaurant was pretty empty but I was too tired to complain. We were seated elbow to elbow, which made it very hard to enjoy a heavy three course meal. The ambience presents as a nice restaurant but from this experience, I found that the sardine seating and quality of the pasta dishes was mediocre. I like that they also offered soup or salad and a dessert with each meal. Once my spaghetti arrived, i asked for fresh parm and was told that there was none available. I thought this place was called the old spaghetti factory meaning they specialize in pasta. Fresh Parmesan is just a luxury that isn't offered here. They did have the dry stuff on the table, just like a pizza place would. I liked my dinner just fine. I ordered a spaghetti dinner with a meatball and sausage. It came out with a whole sausage not even cut up. It tasted fine. It was a lot of food for one person. My husband ordered the mushroom ravioli, and loved it . My teens seemed happy with their dinners but my 16-year-old son with a giant appetite couldn't finish half of his meal because he wasn't a fan of the fettuccine Alfredo. I have to say the highlight that I remembered from the entire meal was that the minestrone soup was exceptionally good . I realized after everything arrived that a lot of these pasta entrees are big enough to share. In the end we were so stuffed, not all of us could even have the ice cream that was included. Overall, our visit served a purpose to nourish my family after a long day at Disneyland. This visit definitely satisfied any future feelings of nostalgia or longing. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Yummy! - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

Hadn't been in here in years, returning felt like home! Still the best salad and bread; the house dressing is so good...wish I can buy it on a bottle to take home. The portions are plentiful and the price is worth the value. Our waiter was the best, prompt and nice even on a busy Saturday night. read more

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We celebrated my son's graduation at this location recently with about 30 guests. The whole process from reserving the banquet area, communication with the managers, and the set up for the day of was smooth and professional. Octi was the manager helping us and made sure everything was running smoothly. Brian and Kayla were our servers and were the BEST! They were fun, friendly and did a great job, even paying special attention to some of our high maintenance guests. I did feel the space was a little tight- it was a little challenging to mingle around the space, but that's nothing on the staff. Overall, a great experience with delicious food! read more

Tonight's server, Cooper, was fantastic!! He was engaging, attentive, and got everything exactly as we requested!! (My party tends to have diatary restrictions, so it's often hard to get our meal 100% correct.) Cooper was also super friendly, and made the meal so much more enjoyable! The food is always fantastic, and Cooper made the experience top notch!! read more