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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."

Stirrups

Stirrups

8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, United States Of America

Full • Wine • Brunch • Seafood


"Overall excellent experience in a beautiful and elegant venue with some opportunities for improvement. We were immediately greeted by the hostess, escorted to our table and greeted by our server, who graciously explained the menu. The assistant server poured water and offered lemon and cucumber slices. They also brought a tray of five bread options and two butters to the table—all were delicious. We ordered cocktails (which were generous) and were also given complimentary sparkling wine for an occasion we were celebrating. We were offered an amuse bouche fig drenched in gazpacho which was the perfect palate opener. We ordered appetizers trout (mousse) served with toast points and while it was very flavorful it was over salted. An iceberg lettuce salad was crisp and fresh and served decomposed with generous lardons and the perfect dressing. All three main courses were served simultaneously and the portions were generous especially the fried chicken. The fillet was Perfectly cooked Medium rare, the truffle pasta was al dente and flavorful but a bit heavy on the sauce. The sides of green beans and mashed potatoes were enjoyed though lacked the sophistication of the other dishes one green bean was not cut and very stringy; the mashed potatoes could have been better seasoned and were underwhelming. The servers were very attentive and often refilled drinks as needed without request. For dessert we ordered the banana pudding an inventive and delightful presentation but the banana pudding lacked a bit of flavor. The blueberry dusted chocolate mousse was unusual and grew on the palate with a few bites. Everyone we encountered was gracious and attentive. A few constructive criticisms: the assistant server cleaned the table crumbs with a napkin and appeared to wipe them onto the carpet—a proper crumbed and plate would have been more appropriate. The room itself is very large and lacked warmth. Overall, a wonderful dinner followed by by an exciting Grand Prix!"

Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget

3959 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, 60647, United States Of America

Coffee • American • Pancakes • Diner, American


"Friend and I came here on Tuesday for lunch at about 11:30. I did notice right away that it was very clean. The menus were clean, too. Not sticky or greasy. Everyone who worked there was really friendly and attentive. It wasn't busy, maybe 2 tables beside us. I didn't think much of it at first. I was really surprised at how expensive it was. I ordered my favorite sandwich, a BLT, which wasn't that pricey at about $14.99. My friend got a patty melt, which I think was $18.99. An omelet was almost $20.00. We didn't order anything other than the BLT and the patty melt, but we talked about the prices, and we figured that's why there was nobody there. So when the food came, the presentation was great, but it was the actual food that impressed me. The BLT was really, really good. They didn't skimp on the ? bacon. They used larger'ish pieces of toast, and the lettuce and tomatoes were so fresh. The tomatoes weren't squishy, and they actually had flavor. There was a serious mound of curly fries. I regret not taking a picture. I'm torn with this review. Yes, it was expensive, but the quality and the large sandwiches that we got were right on. Cooked perfectly, clean crispy lettuce, a very generous amount of thick bacon and tasty firm tomatoes. Big fat patty melt on big fresh bread. I think it was about a half pound. So, in a way, it was worth it, but other menu items seemed too expensive. We had a good time, we enjoyed the employees and our food was delicious. Parking: There are about 25-30 parking spots connected to the building. Kid-friendliness: It's a Golden Nugget, so it's a family type of diner."