Restaurant Information:
983 Flushing AveBrooklyn, NY 11206-4792 (718) 386-1133
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Service (11/15) or 73%
If there was a hostess, I didn’t see her.
The menu was in my hand before I even got a chance to sit down at the bar and my meal was infront of me before I finished half a cup of my coffee. There was absolutely no wait for seating.
My coffee and water stayed filled up constantly. When I ran out of cream more was brought to me with out me asking for it. The bartender/waitress even balanced out making several drinks in addition to the regular duties. She was like a hawk.
I would say there was just about as much friendliness as I would expect, no more, no less.
Food and Drink (15/20) or 75%
I don’t think it’s possible for you to get more for your money than at a place like this. My waffles, two eggs, and bacon were 9$.
- Quality of Food(4/5 points)
The waffle was amazing. The bacon was a little flimsy and not as tasty as I would have hoped. The eggs were, well, eggs. The home made biscuit was delicious and even better with the apple butter from the waffle.
- Quality of Beverage(3/5 points)
The coffee was okay, kind of middle of the road coffee, nothing special. I didn’t have any alcoholic beverages here, but I’m curious about the cajun bloody mary.
The waffle, eggs, and bacon were all crammed on to one plate that really didn’t afford you much room to work with while cutting your food. The biscuit came on a small saucer . Everything was fairly generic.
Decor and Space (12/20) or 60%
All the flatware, glassware, and dishware were about as clean as you would expect, nothing extravigant, but nothing gross either.
It’s a laid back place, but the art work changes frequently as artist present and sell their works. I like it though, as it really works as a venue for any artist, or anything for that matter. The restaurant is a place of comfort and their take-a-book/leave-a-book policy means you’ll never be bored while you wait, if you have to wait.
- Adequate Seating(3/5 points)
There’s plenty of room at the bar to sit, but some of the tables are a bit squished together. Also, there is one random table in the back that I’m sure is there just as an obstical to the waiters/waitresses and to make people coming out of the bathroom feel awkward.
It’s on Flushing Avenue, but a bit of a walk from the Morgan stop on the L train. It really kind of sneaks up on you when you’re walking toward it.
Bonus(3/5 points)
One point for having apple butter. One point for remembering that I like biscuits. One point for having a trivia question that wins you free food or drinks.
Overall score: 38/55, with bonus 41/55, or 74.5%
