"This review is more specifically about our experience with our server, Monica. I felt like I was on an episode of Larry David’s comedy hit on HBO -Curb Your Enthusiasm. There was an episode where he had a similar experienceI work in hospitality and I had been awake for over 24 hours having worked overnight Christmas Eve — then doing Christmas with the family, friends, then working overnight again. I knew that I would be extra sleepy when I got off work so I had my mother drive me in my own car.After work I was STARVING. I usually go to Taco Joint. It was the weekend and they weren’t open yet. I was ready to hit a sleep wall but food was what I needed.We walk in and are quickly greeted. There is an aroma of freshly ground coffee in the air. And had I not been so ready for bed I surly would have partaken. The atmosphere was clean, and friendly. The host has us sit wherever we wanted. We were the first ones there.We sit down and Monica, our server comes by and asks if we would like a strawberry lemonade or coffee to start. “No thanks, we both said.” Because I was sleepy and coffee, sugar, or caffeine was the last thing on my mind. I wanted food.After we declined Monica audibly scoffed. My mom said “did she just scoff us?” And yes, in fact, Monica scoffed at us for our beverage order. This set the tone for the whole experience. She made a sound like she was annoyed that we were not purchasing a beverage today. She must of thought ‘guess, I’m not getting a huge tip.’ She wasn’t far off. See the breakdown at the end.After Monica scoffed us she came back and asked if we were ready to order. I got the breakfast mac-n-cheese with a sunny side up egg and my mom ordered the eggs Benedict. The food came out relatively fast and piping hot. It was great actually. It was delicious. We were the only ones there so why wouldn’t it come out fast, right!?I could have used some hot sauce for my mac but Monica never came back. It was annoying because I was rubber necking for at least 2 minutes after the food came trying to get her attention.We ate relatively fast and were ready to go. I wanted to put a TOGO in and We could see our server Monica talking to the morning crew about her Christmas. We were waiting, and waiting, and waiting. Only guests in the entire restaurant but I felt like the BAZARO-WORLD energizer bunny. Instead of going and going we were waiting and waiting and I was about to pass out after the delicious Mac-N-Cheese food coma I put myself in. But I just kept waiting. Must have been 8-10 minutes of waiting after we were done and not checked on.Finally Monica comes by with the check, doesn’t ask if we need anything else. I was going to order some food TOGO for my sister but that window had come and gone. She tried to walk off after dropping the check but I was ready with my card probably with a look of complete distain on my face from being profiled as a non-good tipping guest, poor service, attitude, and overall she made what could have been an excellent experience, one that will count as a strike. At least for me.When the check came back there was a Thank You written on the check but I was not invited to return. I was not thanked verbally. TIP: Your customers are people that keep your business going. If you Treat them like you want them to be there and want them to come back they will take good care of you over and over. It’s actually common knowledge.Bill: $29.77Should have got: $6Would have got: $8-$10(with proper steps of service and attitude, also I love to be sold so could have been more plus the Togo I never put in)What I wrote: ONLY $4On the way out I gave a bus boy $5He was so appreciative and he looked like he was working hard.Is this review kind of Tacky: yesDo I ever take the time to write reviews that are negative like this? No it was a hard fail for meWill I go back someday? Maybe"
