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The Uptown Garrison

3.9 (261 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea, Pizza, Bars
Open • 7:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Kathy X.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and finally had a chance to have dinner with a friend here. Inside, it was spacious with low lighting, giving it an intimate feel. They were offering the Restaurant Week menu, so we decided to take advantage of that. This included a drink, along with 3 courses, consisting of Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert. For the drink, I selected the Lazy River and only non alcoholic option, which consisted of Coconut, pistachio, mint, rosewater, lime, as well as seltzer. This was a bubbly, refreshing drink that was strong in Coconut and Lime. I had the Fried Calzone with sausage, tomato, mozzarella, and pecorino as the appetizer. This was 2 huge beautifully made Calzones, however there was barely any sausage. It was full of thick, melty cheese and well seasoned tomato sauce. The outer shell was wonderfully crispy. I just really expected and wanted to taste Sausage, so I was disappointed. I tried my friend's Buttermilk Fried Chicken, and I'm usually not that impressed by chicken, but I enjoyed this. The Fried Chicken was satisfyingly crunchy, tender, and flavorful. My entree was The Garrison Burger, which was a beef burger with raclette, confit onions, burger sauce, gem lettuce, and french fries. This was just okay. The meat was cooked well, but a little on the bland and dry side. The cheese with onion and sauce was a nice addition. Fries were thick, delightfully crispy with great potato taste. Dessert was Bread Pudding with sour cherries and buttermilk caramel. This was not a traditional Bread Pudding for me, but I did enjoy the rich, creamy caramel, as well as the cherries, which are my favorite fruit! I found the Bread Pudding itself to be thick, dense, and sweet from the caramel sauce. Service was pretty good. I wasn't that impressed by the food, but next time I would like to try the Piggyback Dates appetizer made out of dates wrapped in bacon with cheese inside.

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Bella F.

I think the last time I ate here was during the shut down and hadn't been back since. Grabbed a solo brunch after an appointment nearby and I'm mad I haven't been back sooner. Ordered the garrison platter and it didn't disappoint. The pancake was delicious. I wish more restaurants would use warm syrup and let the butter melt in it but that's just a personal preference haha (they don't do that here btw just think it would take the pancake to the next level) I wasn't a big fan of the bacon but overall enjoyed it and would order again. Maybe try the sausage or see what alternatives are available. Definitely seems like a local staple with a constant stream of folks coming in. Chill vibes. No unlimited brunch if that's what you're looking for but great food!

Shawn C.

This place is great for gluten free burgers, sandwiches, and pizza from a brick oven. I really like the Beef Bourguignon. The ambience is excellent - It feels rustic, yet classy, and a very nice staff. I would recommend The Uptown Garrison for cocktails, coffee, lunch, or dinner.

Eggplant Ragu Croquettes. Nice.
Pat F.

The Uptown Garrison with its vintage look of subway tiles and industrial metal caged pendant lamps, gives this bar/restaurant a rustic feel. A vibe that encourages social interaction or read a book and chill. No distracting flat screens here. Grabbing seats at the L-Shaped bar, we were greeted by our mixologist for the evening, 'Alecia'. I am fairly simple when it comes to my adult beverage of choice. A bold Red, a crisp dry White, Prosecco or Champagne. No Rosès, Gewurtztraminer's or Moscatos. Nothing sweet for me. As The Garrison is known for their craft cocktails, I opted for the, 'Nose Goes!' A Wasabi infused something with Gin, adorned with a "Seaweed Snack" attached to the side of the glass with the teeniest clothespin I've ever seen. Cool presentation. The combination of Wasabi and Gin kicked me upside my head... Strong AF!! Whilst simultaneously tricking me to believe I was eating sushi. WTF! Now I freaking wanted Sushi, which they don't sell. My head was all over the place! The mixologists creativity was ingenious! Appetites now open, we chose some tasty apps. Charcuterie is a must when available. So the Cheese and Meat Plate it is, served with these infused diced apples, which we thought were some other fruit. Trying to test how great our palates were...Are these Pears? Plums? We couldn't identify the fruit. Okay we give up! We were told they were apples, we all were way off. Lol!! We also ordered the Eggplant Ragu Croquettes, a bit soft but very tasty and lastly the sweet, savory Piggyback Dates. All good choices. The Uptown Garrison offered a chill atmosphere, chill music and chill personnel, for this Saturday afternoon January brunch, bar hopping pitstop with the Uptown Crew. TIP: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily Brunch (Table Service): Fri-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm Happy Hour (Bar Only): Mon - Fri 4:00pm-6:00pm

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Lauren M.

If you can't get into Dutch Baby and don't want to wait, come here. Uptown Garrison is only 6 blocks away from another brunch spot, Dutch Baby but the vibe is drastically different. Dutch Baby also doubles as a (delicious) bakery but the brunch times there can be very overcrowded and chaotic. Uptown Garrison serves brunch and also doubles as a cafe. I've come for traditional brunch on the weekend and also have come during the week for their cafe/brunch service. On weekdays, you order at the barista counter instead of a server coming over. They do serve the full menu of brunch if you order at the barista counter. I haven't come for dinner yet but I'd like to. Service is always good and food comes out pretty quickly. The food is a decent, affordable brunch and not much different than the brunch you'll get at Dutch Baby (and you'll get less of a headache trying to get a table). I've had the egg sandwich and avocado toast and have no complaints. The brunch isn't anything outstanding or different here but it's a solid place to come. They have pastries but I think they are made out of house and brought in by a third party. If you want a solid brunch without the chaos of Dutch Baby in the same neighborhood, Uptown Garrison is a solid choice. The entrance appears to be accessible for wheelchair users. The bathroom also seems to be compliant for accessibility. The second half of the restaurant is accessible via a small staircase but the other half does not require use of stairs at all. Also a good place for large groups as there's plenty of space. There is also bar seating if you're coming solo.

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Cristina W.

Had a get together and decided to do it here. The drinks were really good. The bartender knew her cocktails. The ambience was nice. The pizza were delicious but the calzones left alot to be desired. Will definitely go back for drinks and maybe try a burger this time.....

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Jeanne M.

My shakshuka rating: 7/10 I went for brunch with family and was deciding between the shakshuka and the fried chicken and waffles. Don't think twice-- order the chicken and waffles (unless you're vegetarian). (The presentation of the shakshuka looked better than my pics. I mixed it around before taking the pics) The egg in the shakshuka was cooked all the way, so don't expect a runny egg. There was also a lot of peppers, which didn't bother me at first, but near the end, it felt like a lot. So unless you love peppers, go for it. You also get served a side of bread, which helps. But let me tell you-- I kept wishing I ordered the chicken and waffles! From what I tasted off my relative's plate, it was slightly spicy, and the chicken could've been seasoned more, but it was very satisfying. The Royal Blue early grey was delicious and not as sweet as I thought it would be. But a good chill drink Re: Ambiance-- It was a pretty busy Sunday early afternoon, and it was pretty busy and kind of loud. But a good time all around. Service was also super friendly and welcoming. .

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Thomas B.

Four of us enjoyed pizza here last evening. Staff was very courteous and friendly and we received prompt service as well. All food received was very good and ingredients were very fresh. We would visit again another time.

Karen K.

The pizza was delicious, on the table was the margarita pizza, and an artichoke pizza. I'm still thinking of the artichoke pizza. I saw a few good plates going around that also looked yummy. Trouble in Berrydise was the drink of choice, gave off tiki vibes & was pleasant. Staff was friendly and attentive, definitely recommend this spot.

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Nice bar service and happy hour food specials. The beer on tap was fresh and music was on point. Cool find.

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Uptown garrison was good. Definitely will revisit. Was a bit crowded when I went but the food was great.

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Had happy hour drinks and sat at the bar. Had a beet and goat cheese salad. Fair price and very good!

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Delicious pizzas and cocktails. Especially the wild mushroom and the artichoke pizzas.

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