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Midtown Cafe & Dessertery

Midtown Cafe & Dessertery

151 S.Strafford Rd Winston Salem, NC 27104, Winston-Salem, United States

Cafe • Desserts • American • Chocolate


"Originally trying to eat at IHOP, we changed plans due to a long wait for staffing shortage reasons. After trying to find several places that were open as early as we were driving around, we came across Midtown Cafe Dessertery. It was a fairly cool morning, so walking into the smell of coffee and sweets emanating from inside was a nice welcome. The space was also well lit and the staff was all so friendly. We sat at a table in the corner next to a bright window where we could see the fountain at the entrance. I was digging the morning atmosphere. Our waitress gave our toddler a cool coloring pad to draw on and for the first time, we were directed to use a coin to scratch at the picture to color. Very cool! And mess-free from typical crayons. I really liked not having to pick up crayons or keep such a close eye on whether or not she was tempted to draw on anything else she's not supposed to. One less thing to worry about! I ordered the french toast combo which was cinnamon-dusted with a side of caramel-like syrup. It also came with eggs and sausage links. There was a bit more of a dusting than I cared for, but not so where I didn't eat the whole thing.. My hubby, not being a breakfast guy, ordered their popular Pinehurst Chicken Grill sandwich; an eight-ounce chicken breast marinated in their Pinehurst sauce. It is Chargrilled then served on a grilled bun, topped with Pinehurst Sauce, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. He really enjoyed it! Our daughter had caterpillar-styled pancakes which came with chocolate dots for a face and bacon. She really enjoyed it although I wish the chocolate could have been incorporated throughout the pancakes in another way beyond just being 3 dots for a face. Finishing up, we split the most delicious triple chocolate cheesecake, an espresso for Hubs, and a chai coffee for me. To sum it up, I think this is a solid cafe. No-frills food with safe options to choose from if you're going somewhere you just need to fill up. Kind of reminds me of an elevated IHOP, but with a kickass dessertery."

Steak Loft

Steak Loft

27 Coogan Blvd, 6355, MYSTIC, United States

Steak • American • Steakhouse • North American


"Giving this restaurant a three instead of a five really pains me as, growing up, it was my favorite place to eat. Unfortunately, our last trip there wasn 't up to where their usual standards used to be. This review is from Spring of '21. My main issue was with the staff and some confusing communication. I called to order takeout and explained that I had the promotional offer listed on their website. The women who took my order noted that and said to just bring the coupon on went I went to pick it up and they would take it off the bill. When I went in to pick up the food and pay, I was told by the server and her supervisor that I could not use it on takeout. I showed her the coupon, which did not have any language whatsoever about only being for dine-in/days of the week/any type of restrictions, and I also mentioned that the person on the phone said it would be fine. They compromised and offered a lower percentage off, which I appreciate, but I was still left frustrated with the lack of communication. I understand the issues with staffing and prices due to Covid, but perhaps remove any offers if you 're just going to say you are unable to honor them. Speaking about the food, I ordered the steak, and it was still as good as I remember. Juicy and fully of flavor and the baked potato was delicious. My mom ordered the broiled seafood melody and said the lobster sauce should have come in a bucket because it was so good but that the seafood was just okay. I do think that that 's a meal that is most likely not as good for takeout as it would be if we ordered dine-in. This was before the salad bar had come back and we realized that the salad bar has really been carrying the experience for us over the past 20+ years. I 'd go back with the salad bar to give them another chance just since I have had so many great meals here, but I 'm not totally optimistic that it will be as good as it once was."