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Michael's Cafe White Marsh Middle River

Michael's Cafe White Marsh Middle River

720 Concourse CircleMD 21220, Baltimore, United States

Cafe • Steak • Seafood • American


"Took my partner in for a quick Saturday brunch this weekend. While I’ve dined at both this location as well as Timonium several times, this was his first time dining at Michaels. We were sat in G/Germone’s section in the back, which never appeared full. His demeanor came off as sickly sweet and pretty fake from beginning to end. Not holding his style against him. However, his sequence of service was poor. We watched him shut down as soon as he realized we might not be a high top table. My espresso martini took entirely too long, and it was clear G forgot about it about 10 min after being ordered. Our chicken and waffles were cooked, expedited and ran quickly so no complaints there. But didn’t love his lack of quality service. Not sure why G’s first check-in was 15-20 minutes after our food was dropped and instead of asking how we were doing, he acknowledged his own absence by thanking us for our patience. Had he walked up to the table just a few minutes earlier, he might’ve gotten that higher top ticket because I wanted to order a second drink. At this point, though, with such cruddy service we were ready for a soft drink refill, box for our two entrees, and check. We got the refill and box almost immediately but had to wait even longer to watch G practice his fake style at another table nearby before finally becoming check ready. I’m so disappointed that this was my partner’s first and likely last visit to Michaels White Marsh. I personally don’t see myself visiting this location by choice again. From a former server/bartender, please do better! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Chicken Waffles"

Chocolate Avenue Grill

Chocolate Avenue Grill

114 W Chocolate AvePA 17033, Hershey, United States

Soup • Meat • Pasta • Steak


"Went this past Saturday August 31st to see if what folks say about this place is true. I was by myself and was added to waitlist shortly after my arrival as they were a little busy and was told it would be a 20 to 30 minute wait. I asked for recommendations of the hostess while I waited and she was friendly enough with replies but didnt make me want to try one entrée over another. My table was ready about 10 to 15 minutes later. I was seated and began looking over the menu. Server came by in a few minutes but never introduced himself. I ordered Strawberry Lemondrop Martini, garlic fries, side Caesar salad Smokehouse Chicken sandwich and Pineapple Pomegranate fizz. I had asked my server for his opinion on items I was interested in and he was honest about food choices which as a 1st time patron, I appreciated. Shortly after ordering, my cocktail was brought to the table. The drink was so full that the stem and base of the glass were wet from overflow and spillage; only after I asked the server was a cocktail napkin provided. I need to add that there was also no napkin placed under my sweating regular drink glass. The appetizer and main meal were not brought by my server but someone else from my recollection. It was not necessarily busy, but someone else brought my main meal. Just kind of dropped it off. I was not impressed by the worn out wooden trays the food was served directly on, Gross! No one checked on me to see if I needed anything throughout my meal, though my server seemed to be making rounds at his other tables. But he didn't check on me until I was finished and ready for the check. Garlic fries were tasty enough but I would rather they had been served on an actual plate not a wooden tray that obviously had seen better days. The fries with my sandwich, again served on a worn out wooden tray, were somewhat of an afterthought; several small hard overcooked pieces. Chicken smokehouse sandwich was tasty and well seasoned. Portion size was good, I had to cut it in half to eat was so large. I had no room for dessert though they sounded (albeit mass manufactured) delicious. Overall, this is a nice place with decent food but I was not super impressed. Didn't get dessert as I said. As food was filling there was no room and I was not interested in taking any home. I will most likely visit again, for the opportunity for the service to impress and to try some of their other entrées, thiugh i will ask for actual plates in lieu of wooden serving trays."