While working outside of Atlanta, I decided to bypass DoorDash and go support a black-owned restaurant. It was a Monday, October 16, 2023. The neighborhood looked a little sketchy, but I decided to stop by anyways. I saw a parking lot next to the building, where I was told that it was $15 to self park. When I went to pay, the attendant told me to pay with Cash-app. The attendant was young and dressed in all black, so I wondered if I were paying the correct person, or was this just some random person outside hustling. Nevertheless, I sent the funds to Cash-app and he told me to park anywhere. As I parked I wondered if there was security guarding the cars, but I went ahead and parked and prayed that my vehicle would be there upon my exit.
As I entered the Trap Cafe, I was searched. Then I proceeded to enter the restaurant. I was seated in front of the bar. The music was very good, definitely not appropriate for children. The waitress were all young. You can tell that the owner had a preference for a certain type of waitress.
It wasn't crowded, so I anticipated decent service. There were people eating and smoking hookahs. My waitress, Bee, appeared. I asked about the seafood dishes. She told me that she did not eat seafood. I asked for a recommendation, and she had none. I ordered the Trap City Margarita, which arrived in a small glass. The margarita was $19.00.
I asked for some water. It was served in a plastic cup. I was hungry so, I ordered the Dirty Alfredo with Shrimp. I added a piece of salmon. I figured that regardless of the shrimp and the salmon portion sizes, the noodles would be filling.
As I waited for my entree, the waitress kept walking around but never came back to see if I wanted another drink. Finally, my dinner arrived. I was shocked at the size. I could understand the salmon being small, but there were hardly any noodles. The noodles were spread out over the plate, not stacked, but in a single layer. Even with them being spread out, I could still see parts of the plate. There were about 4 small pieces of shrimp, and a thin small piece of salmon. I had to ask for silverware which turned out to be plasticware.
I will give them credit, the Alfredo was good, but the portions were ridiculously small. I had to get another waiter to get my waitress attention as she continued smoking on a hookah and putting up Halloween decoration. My waitress finally came and got my plates, but did not ask if everything was okay or whether I needed something else. I had finished the entree and I was still hungry.
I had to tell another waitress that I needed the bill. My waitress returned with the bill and the tip included. Not only was the tip included, but there was a spot on the bill for an additional tip. With the tip being included, I can see why my waitress did not see customer service as a necessity. I paid the bill and left without leaving an additional tip.
I thought I was going to visit the Museum, but it must have been closed. I was still hungry, so I stopped by Popeyes and got me some wings. I was so disappointed at the experience that I told the lady at Popeyes about the experience. She told me that she already knew and that some of her friends had a similar experience. She told me that they said that it was definitely over-rated and that a box of noodles is one of the cheapest things one can buy. When she returned with my order she was laughing and said she through in a couple of extra wings so that I would get full. We laughed and I thanked her. Needless to say, I can definitely see that the trap mentality is alive a well. They are selling food and drinks as though we are crackheads. Selling nickel bags for $20 because it is a drought. Definitely over priced and not worth the money.
If you decide to go, do yourself a favor and eat before you arrive. Stop by the liquor store and get your buzz on.. Eat before you arrive, so you won't waste your money, or at least you will be full if you order a dish that arrives with miniature portions. Then go and listen to some good music while looking at some eye candy.
I left feeling as though I had been part of the Grand Hustle. I am done, not worth my money. I spent $80 and I still had to go get something to eat afterwards. Money was not the issue, but the service and the portion sizes were. We have to do better as a people. Stop taking advantage of people and give them the service that you would expect. Give them there money's worth and you will create a loyal following. I feel as though they are targeting tourists. I cannot see a loyal local crowd, unless you are going for the musical atmosphere, not the food. Atlanta has better spots in my opinion. read more