"We celebrated our grandson's birthday at Mellow Mushroom, enjoying a pleasant evening with just family and a few close friends. While the food could have been better, the service was actually quite good. We were able to bring our own birthday cake and our grandson could open his presents, which isn't always allowed in restaurants nowadays. It was a quiet weeknight, which probably contributed to the great experience. The opinions on the food were divided within our group - the pizza was a hit, but the specialty sandwiches were underwhelming. The burger was standard, while the spud puppies were bland and lukewarm. The pretzel bites with beer cheese were tasty, and the meatball trio was decent. One person ordered the California Club sandwich, which was surprisingly small and came with potato chips instead of fries or tots. The steak and cheese hoagie was the least enjoyable dish, with overcooked steak and barely any cheese. Unfortunately, it seemed like the kitchen staff didn't put much care into the dishes they served. Our waitress, possibly named Rachel, was the bright spot of the evening with her pleasant and accommodating service. Overall, the experience was lackluster, but I am rounding up my rating to 4 stars solely because of the excellent service we received."
