I really enjoyed myself. I had the fried chicken, greens, and potatoes. The portion size was adequate for price but don’t expect left overs! I’m from the south and I appreciate the southern staples with a city twist. The menu was expansive including food, coffee, drinks. The vibe was great. You could easily carry on a conversation or listen to the music playing in the background. A couple of things I wasn’t so thrilled about was the low chairs and tables. I would definitely request a table if you’re eating a full meal so you don’t have to awkwardly bend over to eat. I think the low seats and couch could be a cute date spot for apps and drinks but nothing for a full meal. Also I waited 30 minutes for a drink which I would’ve cancelled sooner if I knew they were out of ingredients for the drinks. Overall, I would return for the food and vibes. I’ll have to hit up happy hour from 4-7.
Food and service was great I absolutely loved that the menu had gluten free vegetarian halal chicken cage free eggs, organic tea, matcha. Everything was so delicious!!! They also had a book store in the restaurant. I love the vibes at this restaurant. Definitely going to be back.
So this chain restaurant is kind of a coffee shop, but it’s a restaurant featuring great meals and a full bar - local art infused indoor and outdoor seating combined with comfortable lounge areas, also a bookstore, and a cultural, entertainment and learning venue. It has a lot going on! Service was great and the food (chicken, shrimp, and chorizo pasta) was incredible - large portions, so come hungry.
This place was awesome! Could not rave about the service more - waitress was out of this world friendly and was eager to give me recommendations based on my preferences. I ended up getting the western style omelette which was good - just a little bland. It was piping hot which is always a plus! Definitely a cool spot to have brunch with friends.
The atmosphere was one to remember! The layout, the artwork, the books and, overall decor was Chef's kiss great! I won't go in too deep about the food other than to say it was good, not great by any means. I thought with the use of large plates, they would provide more food, but it wasn't the case. Not on this day anyway. The service was excellent, as our server took extra time to find proper seating for our party (12) and explained in detail how the charges work (make sure you ask if you're going to split the bill). Parking can be hard to find at this location especially for the lunch and dinner crowd. I'll definitely return and try something different from the vast menu.
Y’all I didn’t know I needed a Dusse mimosa but it was sooooo good! The food was so colorful and filled with so much flavor. Those roasted brussel sprouts, charred to perfection and add an extra green to our meals. From the service to the ambiance to the food, 5 stars! Definitely highly recommend.
My only caution: be mindful of the cute couch seats as they are low. So if you have knee, hip, back issues I’d pick a regular chair.
Charles Simms (Charlie)
+5
Awesome food, awesome service, and amazing ambience. Our server, Renee, was fast with our food and friendly to chat with. While the food was top-notch, we really enjoyed being surrounded by so many books and artwork.
I loved this place. I was traveling and this was highly recommended. The book store blew my mind and I did find me 3 great books that I purchased. The food was hot fresh and so delicious. The catfish was fried to perfection and the kale salad with the mango was chef kiss. I would love to visit again on a night to hear spoken words. I really enjoyed this place. So relaxing and many vegan options also
I stopped by yesterday before heading to a concert at Black Cat. Right when I walked in, the hostess, Lauren, made me feel welcomed. After seating me by a window, she gave me a poem she had written. I loved it. I was served by Travis, who took great care of me. I asked what he thought about the chili. He said good things about it, so I had it followed up by a white chocolate latte. Both were amazing. The atmosphere was perfect for a solo eat. After I checked out, I wandered around their library section. They had some dope stickers and familiar titles that I adore. Lauren asked what I thought of the poem she wrote and she encouraged me to write one. I have not written poetry in years, so I did my best and left it with her. I hope to be back.
This was a hidden gem for me, I found this random spot because it was raining and it was absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend this place. The blackened salmon was one of the best I've had. Delicious flavors and nice service. Would def return again
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