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Short Stack Eatery

Short Stack Eatery

251 State St, Madison, WI 53703, 53703-2286, United States

Coffee • American • Breakfast • Gluten Free


"We've been to Short Stack previously and really enjoyed it. That's why when our friend was in town and wanted to go out for breakfast, we took her to Short Stack. It was a Friday morning @9:00. They place is quirky and fun. The tables are glass w/old post-cards and envelopes under the glass. Mason jars and whisks have been refurbished into lamps and chandeliers. Great atmosphere. We ordered at the counter and then took a seat in the window. Although busy, it was not particularly crowded and our food arrived within a reasonable time-frame. Everything looked amazing. My dining companions ordered the breakfast sandwich and a skillet and really enjoyed them. My food however was not so good. I ordered the Cajun biscuits and gravy and poached eggs. The Cajun gravy was quite tasty but the biscuit was bone-dry and rock-hard. Even using a knife it was tough sawing through the biscuit. Worse, was the poached eggs. Although very pretty, served snow white in a sundae glass, they were hard-boiled inside. I'm not talking slightly overcooked, these were hard-boiled eggs inside. Completely solid. I know poached eggs can be tricky to cook, but this was ridiculous. So, a couple of dishes were off, not the end of the world. But the service was also really disappointing. Literally we were completely done eating and nearly ready to leave before anyone came back to our table to ask how it was. I think the only reason she came back was to clear the dishes. I mentioned the eggs and she said she'd mention it to the cooks. Since she could actually see the hard-boiled yolks left in the dish, I thought she should offer to provide new ones. She didn't and I wouldn't have taken her up on it anyway since we were already done eating, but again I felt like it would have been appropriate for her to offer. She also finally asked if I wanted a refill on my ice-tea which I did since it had been almost empty when the food first arrived. Just checking on us 20 minutes earlier would have been better. We have had good food and service there previously. My companions enjoyed their food today, but this was a very disappointing experience for me."

Ashworth By The Sea

Ashworth By The Sea

295 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton, 03842, United States Of America

Drinks • Hotels • Burgers • Breakfast


"The hotel is conveniently located right on the main boardwalk, close to everything Hampton Beach has to offer. The hallways do need some improvement; the carpets are worn, the windows are dirty, and there are fingerprints on the doors. But, this is the beach after all! The standout feature of our stay was the amazing staff. From the front desk to the valet and housekeeping teams, everyone was incredible! We did experience a disturbance from a domestic dispute in the room next to ours. Unfortunately, these things can happen even at the best hotels. When I spoke to the front desk in the morning about the noise, they handled the situation beautifully. They offered us a refund and expressed their gratitude for our understanding. I cannot praise the professionalism and attentiveness of this staff enough! In an age where hospitality jobs seem less appealing, these employees were the embodiment of professionalism and always wore a smile. The only other area for improvement, apart from the worn hallways, is the indoor swimming pool. It felt dark and dingy, and it hadn’t been updated in years. Fortunately, it was summer, and we had the beach to enjoy. However, if we had visited in the winter, we would have been quite disappointed with the pool area. Even our small grandchildren found it unimpressive. Overall, I would highly recommend The Ashworth to anyone looking for a great location, clean rooms, and an incredible staff. Great job!"