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Steve Bradfordvia Google

about 1 month ago

Service: Our waitress was great. Friendly, quick, laughed at my jokes, and handled everything smoothly. Zero complaints. If this review were based on her alone, we’d be planning a second date. Food: I had the chicken fried steak. Flavor was solid, eggs were cooked perfectly over medium, and the fried potato medley was legit. The breading, however, did not want to commit and slid off the steak like it had somewhere else to be. My wife ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was cooked perfectly… moist, flavorful, no notes. The waffle had an interesting flavor profile. It tasted fine to me, but the cinnamon came in hot. Less “hint of cinnamon,” more “main character energy.” Vibe: Nice spot overall. My wife, who operates at near-elite cleanliness standards, thought it could be cleaner. I thought it was fine. Jury’s out. Price (aka “The Relationship Red Flag”): Menu prices were reasonable… honestly, they could’ve even been slightly higher and I wouldn’t have cared. But here’s the issue. There’s a mandatory 16% service charge. Yes, it is technically disclosed… buried at the very bottom of the menu, tacked onto the end of a sentence about Washington’s 9% sales tax. Bolded, sure… but not explained, not obvious, and not something most people would catch before paying. So now we’re at: 9% tax 16% service charge tip (because most people don’t notice in time) That’s over 25% extra, and suddenly brunch feels like a pop quiz in math I didn’t study for. This takes tipping out of the customer’s hands and turns it into forced gratuity. Good service, bad service, amazing food, disappointing food… the charge is coming either way. That just doesn’t sit right with me. I’m a good tipper. I’m also a fan of transparency. This trend isn’t it, and it’s the kind of thing that makes people rethink eating out altogether. Final Verdict: Good service. Good food. Nice space. But the hidden-feeling surcharge killed the vibe. So Brunchenette… we had some good times. But the trust is gone. We are broken up at this point. It’s not me. It’s definitely you. 🍳💔 *To be fair, the 2 star rating in this review reflects what I feel (even though it is disclosed vaguely) the deceptive service fee. This does not reflect the food, service, or atmosphere of the restaurant.

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Megan McKennavia Google

about 2 months ago

Amazing food and service. The shrimp n grits were some of the best I've had! Cute vibe! They've got an extended list of boozy beverages from their coffee to mimosas! We'll definitely be back!

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Derek Sovereignvia Google

3 months ago

The service was great. They include a 16% gratuity on the bill which goes to all servers. You can give more than that which goes directly to your server. We thought the food was good not great. They had good dairy free options and gluten free as well. My wife got the chicken biscuits and gravy. She thought. the chicken was pretty good. The bun and gravy were ok. It was super rich ("it was a bit heavy"). I got the brisket hash. I loved the smokey flavor with the sweet potatoes. It was also pretty rich. The coffee was super fruity flavored and a little sour. I can't do lactose so black is my first go to and sugar if necessary. Personal preference here. I like earthy nutty type coffee, but I know the fruity undertones are pretty popular.

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chrissy paynevia Google

3 months ago

This place was so good! Not sure why it took me so long to come here! I got the Passion fruit Mimosa which was DELICIOUS. The Brisket in the Brisket hash fell apart so nicely and I love that their potatoes medley has sweet potatoes as well as regular! I had to get the Bacon sticky bun for some breakfast sweetness and that is all I can think about now 🤤 The staff were all super sweet and very attentive. Absolutely will be back!

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Aaronvia Google

7 months ago

Walked in and sat immediately. Serena took out drink order & they came out quickly... Made some additional accommodations to help me with my health choices upon ordering the entrees. Food came out in a reasonable time, it was fresh and hot. My French toasts whip cream hadn't even started to melt yet so perfection. Love the visit we shall be back...