Delia S.
Yelp
Disclaimer: They've only been open like a week, so hopefully things will get better.
I must say I'm pretty unimpressed with this new establishment. I was really excited when I heard that someone had finally taken over this prime location right on University and Main. There is so much potential, but Cry Baby's failed to live up to it. Upon entering, I saw that there was a long bar and many booths. I waited for perhaps a greeter or something, but alas, there wasn't one. I then stood at the bar, but still I received no acknowledgment. I was confused about the etiquette of the place. Do you seat yourself at the booth? Do you tell the bartender and then take a seat? Is this a restaurant and bar? Just a bar with bar food? A sign in front would be very helpful. I noticed that other first timers were also confused as they walked in.
Secondly, there were two dirty tables, yet the establishment wasn't busy, and one of which we wanted to sit in. When we finally got the table bussed, the booth was uncomfortably wet, so I had to wipe it down with napkins.
Third, this place has air conditioning problems. This is the Swamp. In May no less! So many customers were sweating and fanning inside.
I finally realized that you have to go to the bar, order, and take a number to your seat, yet the bartenders were luke warm and didn't seem to have much urgency about waiting customers. For food, I ordered the hot chicken sandwich and I liked the chicken. It was filling and I loved the toasted bun and pickles. My fries were undercooked, though, and so were my companion's. We did have a very tasty cocktail (the one with egg whites). With Madrina's two doors down, offering craft cocktails, this place better tighten up if it wants to compete.