THE TOMATO CAFE - Fishkill, NY
I've been waiting to eat at this establishment. In the past I ended up going to the Greek restaurant and the German restaurant that are literally a few walking feet away on the same side of the block, mostly because the Tomatoe Cafe closes at 3pm on sundays. But, arrive in time as it is worth going for lunch!!!!
The menu was WONDERFUL! Many delicious choices with options that are vegetarian friendly! Most importantly, the food is delicious and FRESH!
First off, beverages were ordered. As usual my sweetheart ordered green tea with lemon and honey. I ordered coffee with half and half and Splenda. The coffee was watery. ( I guess I prefer strong coffee and will select a different option next time.
The wait staff/ waiters and staff whip around the place with energy and enthusiasm! The young man that welcomed us at the front door was so friendly and welcoming! It was very very nice to receive such a warm welcome. The front counter display is wonderfully full of desserts, pecan crusted honey buns, cream cheese iced carrot cake, cheesecake and more. What an amazing sight. I knew I wanted dessert just from seeing that case! At the counter is a also container of m&m's for visitors to take a scoop when at the counter. How awesome is that! I could see all of this from where our table was. (See pic)
The tables and atmosphere overall is country kitchen meets picnic table church pews. It is country cozy. I kinda was transported to my "Big mom" (grandmother) kitchen nook.
Sunday the place closes at 3pm and people came in up until that time, with one group coming in after 3pm but were turned away. The food is freshly prepared so I do understand. People, arrive before 3pm!!!
So the food... I ordered grilled cheese on wheat sourdough with salad, and my sweetheart ordered cheesesteak sandwich and fries. I had wanted the quesadillas on the special but it was sold out. The
crispy fries that came with my sweethearts meal were so good I almost ordered my own because they were super delicious! The side salad of fresh greens was very fresh!! And the croutons were homemade with rye bread. I so LOVED the grill cheese sandwich. I selected wheat sourdough and it was scrumptious! This bread is extraordinary.
So overall, food=9.5, atmosphere 7.5, beverages 6.5, service greeted enthusiastically so greet gets a 10, and waiter was attentive but with one part snarky so he gets an 8. Food arrived on a timely manner which was awesome. Although my first choice of Barria quesadillas was sold out , my second choice was very good.
I recommend and will go back for more grilled cheese sandwiches and to try other options also.
Oh yes, the food is moderately priced and affordable. This place is great!
Thank you to the tomato cafe for a great affordable and fresh meal! read more