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I was excited when I read the menu, which had no shortage of bacon and avocado. The issue at hand was the fact that it was about 8 a.m., and I cannot be trusted to make vital food decisions that early in the morning. The pressure was on after the waitress had already visited us once, so when she came back the second time and asked if we were ready, I grumbled a, “yeah, okay,” and ordered the item that had “customer favorite” next to it. I appreciated that the products were fresh, but that’s all I really thought of them. Sure freshness is a huge factor when it comes to food, but flavor is just as important. For me, the chicken was under-seasoned and just bland.
Maybe I’m not blessed with the gift of ordering, or maybe they shouldn’t put “customer favorite” next to items that aren’t worthy of praise. Maybe I’m just bitter. Either way, I wasn’t impressed with my chicken sandwich.
I was impressed, however, with the shake menu and presentation. We both shared a peanut butter and chocolate shake with whipped cream on top. It was so rich, delectable and creamy. Think of a Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup all blended together with milk and ice cream. This is a combination made in heaven.
Codie seemed to have been blessed with the gift of menu ordering. She ordered the Californian omelet, which was saturated in fat and mixed with the perfect superfood: avocado. Thick chunks of bacon, perfectly cooked eggs and melted cheese made for one delicious combination. I usually don’t like eggs for breakfast, but immediately fell in love with the fact that this omelet was doused in bacon. With her omelet, she chose home-style potatoes as the side. The potatoes were cooked to a delightful crunch and sprinkled with green onions, which gave this dish a fresh break from all the fried goodness.
I would recommend this diner, but don’t feel the pressure of the waitress and take your time to look over their menu. Be sure to try the malts or shakes. Your taste buds will thank you.
