It was a rainy Saturday around noon and we were in the area, so we took our chances and went in without a reservation. There were several tables available, so we were immediately seated. Initially, we were seated at a super cramped table wedged in between two other tables of two, but when we asked to switch to a four-top, they quickly agreed given that there were a couple of other four-tops open in case a larger group came.
Our server was really pleasant. Very calm and very attentive. She was new, but when she didn’t know the answer to a question, she found out immediately.
We ordered the tomato benedict and the omelette. The tomato benedict came with sofrito kale, basil pesto, and scrambled eggs (per our request to deviate from the traditional poached). All topped with hollandaise sauce. There was toasted brioche bread on the side, so this was not a traditional open faced sandwich type of benedict. It was good, not great, but hearty and filling. Nothing special about the flavors, all just solid, but perhaps a bit under-seasoned.
The omelette came with ramps, herbs, and what was described as a “creamy Wisconsin goat cheese,” but the cheese didn’t have the traditional goat cheese texture or taste. It essentially tasted like a mild-flavored hard cheese like gouda, which was disappointing because I wanted that tangy flavor that goat cheese has. And there was a lot of cheese making it heavier than you’d expect. But the texture of the omelette was one of the best I’ve had, especially given that it comes with only egg whites. It was thick, fluffy, and almost creamy. It didn’t appear to come with any herbs as indicated, but I really didn’t care. It was delicious.
We ordered coffee, too, which I have to say was unusually bad. Very bitter tasting, despite our adding a lot of cream. And it’s $4 for a regular coffee, though it does come with unlimited refills.
All in all a cute place, very nice upscale-casual ambiance, comfortable, and it’s a good safety to have, but it’s nothing special and not worth seeking out.
