Cora C.
Yelp
Anna's House of Milford day 2.
Preface: If I sound picky, it is because Anna's brand infers elevation.
Bright atmosphere from the counter. Booths were a 30 minute wait at 11am.
Order:
Loaded Breakfast Tots
Con Miel Latte
Corned Beef Benny
Monte Cristo w/ side of bacon
Appetizer was a nice shift from usual breakfast fair. We walked into the experience assuming a certain level near the Breakfast Club of Commerce. The Tots are nice and pair well with the hollandaise. This is just a nit pick, but the two together are too similar. If the holladaise were instead a touch sweet or acidic (touch of honey mustard vs the poblano) it would kick off.
My coffee lover fiance got the Con Miel, and she said it was a nice cup. Admittedly she is a Biggby fan, so it is hard to appease the caffeine addict 1-to-1. It was fun watching the staff learn the pours.
Our waitress sold us on the Corned Beef Benny, and she hasn't missed. Check the photos. I had a small bite, and if the Corned Beef came solo on a plate I would never fit out the door. The eggs were perfect and I am told the English muffin was still crispy despite sauce, egg, and juicy corned beef. Verdict is $15.50 well spent.
Initially I ordered the Chicken and Waffles, but sadly they ran out of chicken. Runner up was the Monte Cristo. The plate looks beautiful. Admittedly the Word of Mouth in Salem broke the bar on Monte Cristos. I opted for the America fries. They were perfectly cooked, but to be honest I could leave them. The sandwich was more on the side of a grilled cheese or hot ham & cheese than a french toast blend. When I saw raspberry, I expected a bit of tartness from the sauce. This is no fault but my own as I google educate on what a Melba is. The dish is good, but $14 good? I did order a side of bacon, and I want to note that the bacon was made to order, fresh off the press. Part of the indicator was the amount of grease on the plate.
Like other reviews, the portion sizes are slightly larger than expected.
Service is prompt with just the right approach. They proved to be calm under learning conditions and in a new environment. Admittedly the counter wasn't wiped before we sat, but business is so packed, fast, and the staff are all finding their place. Wait staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The back of house appear to be professional on top of their game. At one point I could hear the chef calling back an order to make it perfect. The back of house are operating at a high level. Overall no one is panicked, bored, or uninterested. The hostesses function well and there is even a yelp app to assist with seating times.
Regarding decor and environment, it is a direct polar opposite of the previous Hector & Jimmy's. Once a dark dungeon, there is now natural light and a well designed theme throughout. My only complaint would be the general debris left behind by patrons. It would be a job onto itself keeping floors and surfaces visually clear and staff already have their hands full.
TL:DR The total experience is on another level beyond greasy spoon, diner, or typical coney island. That being said, this is reflected in the price. After tip, the above was $75. It is tough to gauge if this is appropriate for the time (inflation, better pay, ingredients, presentation, high functioning staff) but a $75 breakfast for two is a treat.