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    Waffle House

    3.0 (37 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
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    Dogs allowed

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    Hash brown bowl not cooked right at all

    Normally, I go into the waffle houses down south like a Main Street in Greenwood or county line Road and they are fantastic. The hashbrowns are really thick and they are grilled correctly. They give me because I pay for extra meat so they give me a really good amount of meat all of it is wonderful but I had to go to a waffle house on Emerson and let me tell you it's a Emerson at 465. The worst hash brown I ever had. It's hardly done. I paid extra for mushrooms. It's like they poured them right out of the can. There's hardly no meat on it and the gravy is very watered down. I suggest that if you want a good hash brown bowl from waffle House, you should go further south than Emerson at 465. I promise you'll be a lot. Happier if you do.

    Burger, hash browns and iced tea!
    Richard P.

    I'd been wanting to visit a Waffle House for quite some time, but I kept getting distracted or finding myself drive by one at the wrong time. After a doctor's appointment today, I decided to stop at this Waffle House on South Emerson on the fringes of Beech Grove. First off, you're probably looking at my 4-star rating and thinking to yourself "Are you freaking insane? We depend on your reviews Richard." Hear me out. Waffle House is, well, Waffle House. It's a 24-hour mostly breakfast joint with a very light non-breakfast menu. As a chain, Waffle House is famous for staying open in all kinds of weather. This actually amazes me because as I drove up to the building today I couldn't help but think that any of the three pigs could huff and puff and blow the Waffle House down without getting much of a workout. Through a critical lens, I could easily justify a 3-star rating. I wouldn't go any lower because, quite honestly, I got exactly what I expected. However, I have my reasons for upping the rating and I'm quite serious about feeling justified in going with the 4-star. In case you're unaware, Waffle House maintains an incredibly basic menu heavy on breakfast items and completely devoid of razzle-dazzle. They have a handful of sandwiches, though the lunch/dinner menu is fairly paltry. While I am known to eat breakfast at any hour, I was actually in the mood for dinner and opted for a simple burger with hash browns (you won't find fries on the menu). I ordered my usual unsweetened iced tea. My meal came in at $10.50 before tip. So, here we go... As I drove up, I noticed they had two ADA parking spots along with a nice curb cut. The diner itself looked divey, of course, but you could tell they'd put some effort into accessibility. They have a double, one-sided door entry. Both doors are glass. I found the first one a little challenging, but this was still workable. As I entered during the late afternoon, I was warmly greeted and told I could sit anywhere. I knew that Waffle House tends to have the sort of vintage bar dining experience with some side tables. However, I was deeply impressed that around 3-4 of their bar seats are at a height that make them wheelchair friendly. I completely didn't expect that and loved it. So, reason #1 for the bump in rating? The accessibility was much stronger than I expected. Secondly, my server. I completely failed to get her name, but she was sweet and charming and attentive without being intrusive. I got my always desired iced tea refill. She didn't have the "honey" and "sweetie" thing going on that seems to always come with this type of restaurant, but she was an oasis of kindness. As someone who'd just left a rather painful doctor's appointment, that kindness was very appreciated. The other employees were also friendly and they all seemed to have a good chemistry together. So, yeah, reason #2 for the bump in rating - the service was simply excellent and exactly what I needed. For a $10+ meal, it was vastly superior to anything I'd have expected. The food? It was perfectly fine but exactly what you'd expect. It was a simple, affordable meal without an ounce of razzle-dazzle to it. The angus burger was just fine and at $5.25 it's hard to complain. The hash browns were an unusual side item, but I enjoyed them. I would easily order this meal again, though I'd also probably try breakfast during a future visit. The iced tea was also perfectly fine. The restaurant is definitely a bit divey, though they were consistently cleaning and it wasn't what I'd call dirty. They also had an electronic jukebox that I noticed. Waffle House continues to have a notice about staffing concerns and supply concerns. They continue to note they may need to limit seating or even close, but at the time I visited I was the only customer for a few minutes. There were some that came in while I was there. They also appear to give military, fire, and police discounts and I was asked about this up front (I will admit I found this a bit hilarious. If they'd asked me if I qualified for a senior discount, I might have understood!). Overall, this was a good experience. Yes, Waffle House is divey. Yes, Waffle House is plain and simple. Yes, there's a casual aura to the entire experience that makes you think you've stumbled into Mel's Diner from the old "Alice" television show. But, the food is affordable, decent-to-good, the restaurant is accessible, and the employees are friendly to the point that I left thinking to myself "I want to go back." That's a win. So, 4-stars it is.

    Pecan Waffle
    Andres A.

    This place exceeded my expectations so much so that I'm leaving my first Yelp review. There were signs on the front door advising us of longer wait times due to staff shortages, but this was not an issue because my partner and I only waited 10 minutes max for a booth. The booth was clean and wiped down, and we were greeted by a very friendly waitress (I think her name was Leana) who immediately took our drink orders. Coffee arrived hot and water came icy cold seconds after ordering. She then took our food orders, and minutes later we were eating. Food came hot, and everything tasted great! The only thing to mention is that the waffle was a bit pale, but the waitress had explained it was due to their new waffle maker. We split the pecan waffle, and it was fine! A bit soft for my liking, but it was fully cooked and fresh.

    Breakfast!
    Michelle M.

    So... there was a wait. Which is typically a good thing, right? And they weren't horrible. They were actually pretty decent. But the turnover is so quick we were left with a damp table to sit at with a dirty napkin stuffed into the condiment tray but again, quick turnover. My husband was also served his coffee within a dirty coffee mug. Cleanliness is HUGE with me. Especially if we're talking about a place where I'm gonna be putting food into my mouth. But we stayed cuz I REALLY wanted to try their waffles. This place is called WAFFLE House after all. Well. The waffles were disappointing. AND they don't have whipped cream for them. Boo. BUT the rest of the food was a more than a little better than just okay. Would I eat here if I were local? Probably not... but not cuz they're terrible. The service was nice. And there is a lot.

    Pre-dawn steak & eggs with HG & "casa de waffle" sauce
    Catherine F.

    Very, very early morning breakfast when the roads are quiet and people are still sleeping... this place is a classic truck stop eatery. It was very bright and well lit (wake up those bound for the road), and clean. Menu featured plenty of huge food... not just waffles but lots of hash brown bowls. I went for the steak and eggs, medium rare, with eggs over easy (the waitress got exactly what I wanted. "Yolk still runny, whites cooked through?" Bless you, you friendly, intelligent soul) Eggs were perfect. Hash browns were crisp. Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare... but that was one MEAN cow. It fought me the whole way down, and I was inadequately armed with a dull steak knife. Coffee was meh, but was hot and fresh and plentiful. HG's hash brown bowl was huge and covered in all kinds of crazy -- cheese, veggies, gravy even. (He skipped the chili.) Waitress was awesome, and service was fast. Would I seek this place out specifically? Nope. It's not really my scene. But if you're on the road early, with a stomach threatening to devour your backbone, come fill up, wake up, and hit the road prepared. Just avoid the steak. MOOOOOOO!

    Bowl of Grits Regular
    Sean V.

    Man...Amazing!! I seen this movie called ATL when I was younger and saw this restaurant in the movie. Never knew this restaurant was real lol, so I tried it. Amazing! Definitely an old school type of vibe restaurant but man...the best grits and cheese I've ever had, waffles amazing. Good stuff man, plus the staff were cool at this location.

    It's hard to see it but the sign in the window says to go orders only between 9 PM and 6 AM
    Susie M.

    Not sure why or what it is but I thought it was a good idea to stop here again for a quick bite and once again I'm left feeling like crap. Food just didn't and hasn't taste good and my belly ends up yucky. I think this was my last try

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    Good service! Nasty food. Go somewhere else! The food here may not be up to par. Waffle House needs to step up their game!

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    Service and food sucks bacon with burn prices are up there in the lemonade was disgusting.

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    Their bacon is flavorful and cooked well my party ordered four different meals and we were all extremely pleased with our food

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    The food taste delicious the staff is really friendly and you're mail comes out really quick and come here often

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    Good food - good service. I had the bacon,egg,cheese on Texas toast with hash browns - will return when in the area....

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    The food is great! The staff is friendly! It's always clean. It's a nice place to relax and eat breakfast.

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    Cheap food great service. I'm here normally late for 3rd shift. I've never had a bad experience here. Great local hang out.

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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    4.1
    (497 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    We reserved and attended here for birthday The food the drinks Everything but the service was…read moreamazing !!! We had Ava as a server, not sure if she was new or just having a bad day. Barely visited the table , only when we caught her attention intentionally. Very much patient with her as a former bartender . What brought my rating down was as leaving out and Taking pictures with family, she came out with an irate tone asking was there anything she could've did better and whys of not being tipped . In the midst of clarify nicely as tip was left with split payment made . As well as one of the other parties left cash, She rudely interrupted staring "we didnt but it was okay" and walked off . I hope Ava has better days and more considerate of tone and service that she offers . So much room growth as a service provider. Especially attention to detail no birthday recognition or anything

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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
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    Milktooth

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    I don't mind leaving a 20% gratuity--in fact, I often choose to leave more when I receive excellent…read moreservice. However, I was disappointed that a portion of the automatically added 20% gratuity will be going to Jess W. I expected better service, especially with gratuity already included. When I asked if I could purchase a side of hash browns, I was willing to pay the additional charge. Instead, I was told there "was only enough for the hash browns on the burgers." The response felt dismissive, and there was no effort to see if another option was available or to provide a more customer-focused explanation. I understand that menu items may have limitations, but good service is about how those situations are handled. Unfortunately, the level of service I received today did not meet my expectations. I hope this feedback is shared so future guests have a better experience. Food was excellent, but go someplace else if you are looking for better service.

    One of my longtime go-to brunch spots in Indy has been Milktooth, and I'm happy to report the…read morerecent transition to "Arleen's" hasn't changed the things I've always loved about the place. Same great staff, same cool space, same open kitchen where a party of one like me can grab a counter seat and watch the chefs do their thing. I've honestly always enjoyed that part of the experience. Today I had the avocado toast with feta and an egg on top, and it totally hit the spot. Earlier this week I tried one of the newer menu items -- fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, plus a sample of jalapeño cornbread and Asian slaw. Incredible comfort food. And as someone who normally isn't much of a slaw person, I was surprised by how much I loved it. They also tried to tempt me with the roast beef special, which honestly looked great, but at 10:30 in the morning I just couldn't fully commit to roast beef yet. Maybe next time. The new name is a nice tribute to the owner's mother, Arleen, but thankfully it still feels like the Milktooth so many of us have come to enjoy over the years. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been in awhile.

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    Taxman CityWay

    Taxman CityWay

    3.9
    (345 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    We came during happy hour on Sunday and we had a great time. This place has plenty of seating…read moreindoors and outdoors. The servers are also friendly and attentive. The apps were reasonable prices and filled us up. We enjoyed the drink specials as well. Not pictured are the chicken bites with curry ketchup. While the chicken itself wasn't super seasoned, it was crispy and the curry ketchup was delicious. After we ate our table played a board game and the server continued to check in on us. Overall a great experience!

    The beer is good. I really enjoyed the Deduction Belgian-style dubbel - a Gold Medal winning beer…read more I am very sad about the food and service, though. I will cut some slack on the service, however - I arrives after what seems to have been a very atypical rush of Journey fans who inundated the place before heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The staff seemed a bit rundown and slap happy - not really attentive to the bar where I sat. I waited a bit long before I was greeted with a menu, waited awhile with an empty glass, waited with my food pushed away before it was cleared. No one asked if everything was okay even though most of my food was untouched. The food... my salad (house greens) was a great little salad! I say this despite finding a hair on the plate when I was about 2/3 through. My mussels and fries were not great. The fries were mid - they tasted kind of overdone or as if the oil were old. The mussels were actively bad. The portion (an app) was pretty small. There was hardly any broth/wine and they weren't piping hot. Also, they were actually not tasty and the texture was rubbery. They remained in front of me, uncleared, even after I closed my tab. They did not smell good. I don't anticipate being sick but I do anticipate being hungry.

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    Cafe Patachou

    Cafe Patachou

    4.3
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    6.0 mi
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    first time having a croissant french toast and it was delicious but pretty sweet. crunchy on the…read moreoutside w/ pecans and soft on the inside. not sure if it's a seasonal thing but it made me really happy that the side of fruits did not have any melons!! for being the same cost as most of their omelettes, i wish it came w/ one more side or be priced at $1-2 less. cute spot in indy close the convention center and great service. would come back again next time i'm in town!

    I wanted to like this place more- the food was good, but everything else made it feel not worth it…read more Went to brunch with some friends on Saturday morning and although the crowd suggested a long wait, they said it would only be 15 minutes. Great! And they stuck to that- we were seated on time, but then the issues started. We were sat at the same time as another table of 4 next to us. We got our menus and put our drinks in... and then waited, and waited... I got a hot chocolate that wasn't even hot when I sipped it, and tasted pretty bland. My friends got coffees that they liked, but our waitress seemed so annoyed to be working there! She was very curt and I understand if you're busy, but maybe try for some customer service... We ordered our food (as did the table next to us) and waited soooo long, like 30+ minutes, and we were considering flagging down the wait staff to ask about it, but our waitress never seemed to even be around to ask questions... anyway, we finally got the food, and it was tasty, but I just don't think I would bother with this place again.

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    Avocado Toast (GF) Minus: picked red onions, and shaved carrots  Add: salmon, and over-medium eggs
    Avocado Toast (GF) Minus: picked red onions, and shaved carrots Add: salmon, and over-medium eggs
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    Easy Rider Diner

    Easy Rider Diner

    4.4
    (252 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I enjoyed this event at Easy Rider Diner. I had been wanting to try as I am a fan of diners, dives…read moreand drive-ins lol. I was not a fan of the drinks. I first tried Christopher oaxanao... can't really spell it but was told it sounded like walken? Anyway it was very bitter, took one sip and asked for a different drink, which they agreed to with no issue. The second drink was called no aloha. It was much better but tini wini! Lol I came home and fixed a good old glass of wine! Now to the food. I had honey hot chicken and sweet potatoes (fries) The flavors were perfect. I can't have dairy so I got honey hot dipping sauce . Perfect amount of spices and heat. I would like to come back and try the vegan nachos. The restaurant is designed like a diner. Nice atmosphere. Throwback music. It's right next to a concert venue.we got tickets to several concerts. Don't know if every customer gets that or it was only for the yelp event. event. I am interested in having brunch next time. Overall pretty good and fun night out. Don't think it would make Guy's pick list tho :)

    We went to Easy Rider Dinet for dinner and it was just as good as brunch! Customer service 10 out…read moreof 10. Food 10 out of 10 ambience 10 out of 10. Easy Rider Diner is easily in my top 20 restaurants. The food is always amazing. If you think you have had steak fries before you really need to try theirs because they are out of this world. So many flavors going on, all complementing each other. The jalapeño cornbread was really good as well. It's a huge portion!

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    Mac & Queso topped with pork belly.
    Mac & Queso topped with pork belly.
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    Chef Ricky Martinez
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    Yolk - City Way

    Yolk - City Way

    4.1
    (901 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Vegan friendly

    We were looking for a good place near the convention center and stumbled here. It's a regional…read more'chain' in 4 cities in the U.S. The inside (especially the line of small tables for two) reminded me of an egg carton. The lighting over the tables are oval shaped as an egg and the inner parts of the light resemble an egg yolk. Cute play on the theme. Our server was very friendly so that was a good start. I had the southwestern salad with buffalo chicken. It had corn and tortilla strips (which I left off), black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing. It was super fresh and very flavorful. The chicken actually had a good buffalo flavor which many claim to have but don't. We also tried the Nutella crepes with bananas, strawberries, whipped cream and Nutella. In addition to being very large, it had a great taste and was very fresh. Another hit for sure. The avocado toast with salmon was really good. The flavors were spot on and as with the other food, very fresh and well prepared. The brisket burger patty melt was also done perfectly. The brisket patty was a perfect medium and the onions were grilled just right. We opted for mayonnaise instead of the Thousand Island dressing it comes with. The other dressing may have been good but the mayo really paired well. Finally, the club sandwich was again prepared perfectly. Fresh meat, perfectly toasted bread (some places under toast and many over toast) - it was quite tasty. The French fries were fried so that they were crispy (but not overdone) on the outside but soft inside. We were very pleased with The Yolk and would definitely return if we come back to town in the future!

    I was a disappointed by this restaurant…read more For context, I got an egg white breakfast sandwich and they cooked the avocado into the egg and it was really disgusting. I also got a side of egg whites, but they were cooked in that butter spray and didn't taste fresh. The cheesy grits were OK but not very flavorful. I also got a Matcha, but it was pretty watery about a two out of five stars. I will note that the service was good and the staff was friendly.

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    Yolk - City Way
    Yolk - City Way
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    Spoke & Steele

    Spoke & Steele

    4.0
    (465 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Spoke & Steele, located in downtown Indianapolis, offers a dining experience that beautifully blend…read moreof modern design with upscale food. It sits at the base of the Le Meridien hotel. The restaurant features an extensive drink menu that will suite anyone's pallet. We chose to start with the bread service which was killer especially the honey butter. All of the apps look d amazing but went for the dry rub duck wings with home made ranch. My only critic was I wish there were more than 3. Finished off with the shrimp and grits. Although, I wasn't in New Orleans the spiciness took me back there. The wait staff was great. Even though we were late for the reservation we were seated promptly and had multiple people taking care of us. Spoke & Steele is a must if you are staying in the hotel but also if you want a cool vibe for drinks and great food I would stop by and take a look.

    There's brunch... and then there's Spoke & Steele brunch!!!…read moreFrom the moment you walk in, the vibe is giving cozy, elevated, and just the right amount of "I deserve to be here." The seating? Intimate. The lighting? Soft. The whole space feels like a quiet luxury moment tucked right into the city. Now let's talk about what REALLY matters, the food. The shrimp & grits??? Listen... this wasn't just a dish, this was an EXPERIENCE. The grits were creamy, smooth, and perfectly rich, but that sauce layered on top?? Whew. Flavor on flavor on flavor. You've got that deep, savory, slightly smoky profile with juicy shrimp, sausage, and those pickled onions cutting through everything with the perfect tang. Every bite felt intentional. Like somebody knew what they were doing in that kitchen. And can we talk about how beautiful it was plated?? Because yes, I absolutely appreciated the aesthetics before I even picked up my fork. Paired it with a simple coffee moment, sitting by the window, and honestly... it felt like a reset. Not rushed, not loud, just good food, good atmosphere, and a chance to actually enjoy it. If you're looking for a brunch spot that feels a little more elevated, a little more intentional, and delivers on both flavor and experience. This is it. 10/10. I'll absolutely be back!!!

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    Cajun Duck Wings
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    Bluebeard

    Bluebeard

    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$$

    FLAVORFUL RESTAURANT IN A HIP PART OF INDY…read more======================================== My daughter-in-law recommended Bluebeard for dinner on Monday, June 22, 2026. I would have to say this restaurant is my favorite in Indy right now after one meal. Most of the things we shared were amazing and for a complete description please refer to my photo of the menu. We ordered the following: Burrata with Amelia's bread as an appetizer which was delicious. Gem Salad - This was amazing and I could eat it every day of the week. Stacci house made pasta - This was a big hit and I would order this every time. Hanger Steak - My husband, aka the picky eater, loved it. I didn't try it, but everyone seemed to like it. Chicken with a few dumplings - We all loved this. Three desserts to share: a cheesecake with fruit on top, one a bread pudding and a chocolate crisp. I ordered a delicious Monsoon Season cocktail with song cai vietnamese gin, cocchi americano, st. george thai basil eau de vie, elderflower, lemon and basil oil. My son and I also ordered glasses of Port after dinner. The service was great and I loved that they were playing really good rock music like Soundgarden and others. There are lots of antique typewriters above the bar and a cool print of Kurt Vonnegut by the bathrooms. I am looking forward to going again the next time my husband and I are in Indy visiting my son and daughter-in-law unless they move out of state.

    Bluebeard was my pick for my birthday dinner and for good reason. The restaurant has a laid back…read moreand quirky vibe and is literary themed. Themed around Indy native Kurt Vonnegut, you'll see old typewriters, books, and names of menu items paying tribute to the famous author. The menu feels high class but the atmosphere and wait staff are friendly and welcoming. You could dress up for a special occasion or come in casual every day wear and either fit in just fine. Their ever changing menu featuring local produce and meats is always unique, inventive, and most importantly, delicious. Their cocktail list is one of the best and I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had an extensive mocktail list as well. Their sodas and syrups are all house-made which means every drink is full of fresh flavors. I had a lemon pasta dish an my husband ordered the hanger steak. Both were cooked perfectly and composed of flavors and textures that complimented each other perfectly. There's nothing that wouldn't be good on their menu because you can tell the chefs are exceptional as well as the ingredients they choose. I really can't say enough good things about this place, it remains one of my favorite places to enjoy a meal and no matter what I choose, I'm never disappointed.

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    Love Handle

    Love Handle

    4.2
    (412 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Met up with two friends for brunch at Love Handle and it absolutely delivered. Great location at…read morethe end of Mass Ave near Bottleworks--and pro tip: parking directly in front on the same side of the street is free. The space is big and fun, with a large dining room, an old-school video arcade game, interesting art, and a big screen playing movies, which adds to the laid-back, quirky vibe. It's counter service with clear menu boards on the wall, making ordering easy. I had the cheesy jalapeño grits with bacon and an egg and... my goodness. So incredibly delicious. One friend ordered the same grits but swapped in fried catfish instead of bacon--also a fantastic choice. Our third went with a classic plate with eggs and bacon, and let me tell you, the bacon is thick and plentiful. We ordered a side of fries for the table and there were more than enough to share. Self-serve coffee with all the fixings is a nice touch, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Fun atmosphere, great food, solid portions--definitely will be back.

    Food: lame Price: expensive!…read moreService: not friendly Atmosphere: SUPER WEIRD... dimly lit, Deer-butt wallpaper and clowns??? My husband and I had never been here before and the lady at the counter was less than friendly. She did tell us the menu was on the other wall. My husband got a Diet Coke that came in a can and we both got a classic plate minus the toast. 2 eggs, 2 sausage patties... nothing special including the presentation. The price for each plate was $18 plus a $2 can of coke and a tip they didn't deserve brought our total to a little over $40. The eggs were flavorless and literally had no seasoning. I did appreciate that the sausage patties weren't greasy. That was about the only good thing. The decor looked like they took whatever thrift stores couldn't sell with no particular theme. Funny enough, we went out for breakfast a few days later to a DIFFERENT PLACE and for the SAME PRICE got way more food, better quality food, better presentation, full table service, friendly service, great atmosphere, and an overall wonderful experience. Overall, I would not recommend this place. We left feeling like we got ripped off and I could have made the same thing better at home.

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