"Starting with the cleanliness: as soon as you walk in, you're greeted by an odor that can only be described as a mix of stale grease and mildew. They would benefit from closing for a day to drain everything, scrub down every corner of the restaurant, and clean all the appliances to restore it to a basic level of cleanliness.
As for the aesthetic: the exterior looks like it hasn’t changed in 30 years, while the interior is a gloomy blend of browns. They do have some charming coffee-themed artwork on the walls that could be integrated into a more modern design, but overall, a significant redesign is needed.
Regarding the menu: there’s a common belief that restaurants with over 100 menu items often don’t excel at any of them, while those with fewer than 20 tend to shine. My chilaquiles verdes with chorizo were overly simplistic. Instead of the base of tortilla chips providing a satisfying crunch, they were soggy from the excess juices of the chorizo and salsa verde, leading to a homogenous texture and flavor that was... lackluster. My wife’s avocado benedict suffered the same fate of being bland and one-dimensional. Instead of the anticipated crispy yet chewy English muffin complemented by a tangy hollandaise, everything blended into a singular, unremarkable taste.
On a positive note, the servers were courteous and attentive, which was the only highlight of our visit. Overall, it seems Garden Berry Cafe has a long way to go to enhance the dining experience."
