Jordan F.
Yelp
Today I visited Moo Creamery for the first time at their new downtown location. I've heard about their other locations before, but this was my first time actually dining at one of their restaurants.
When I walked in, there was already a line to the door, which I noticed right away. Even with how busy it was, I was seated fairly quickly since I was dining solo. I didn't mind where I was seated and was grateful to get a spot at the bar, especially with every table already taken.
Sitting at the bar, I noticed most people were in groups, chatting and enjoying themselves. I was by myself, but that was part of the experience -- it was a solo lunch date, and I showed up for myself (pink outfit and all... pink doesn't have to wait until February).
I ordered their signature burger with cheese, a side of fries, and a sweet tea. I noticed the bartender slicing fresh lemons and making drinks in-house, including the sweet tea, which was a nice touch. You could also see large containers of fresh lemonade and tea behind the bar for servers, which made everything feel intentional and fresh.
The wait for food was about 40-45 minutes, but considering how busy it was, I didn't mind. I have a background in culinary arts, so I understand how kitchens work during peak times. I spent the time watching football on the large TVs and scrolling on my phone.
The bartender was clearly very busy, multitasking with drinks, helping coworkers, and answering questions, yet everything still felt well-managed. I also really liked the interior design -- the colors and layout made the space feel warm and inviting.
When the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised since I was seated near the kitchen and didn't even see it coming out. The presentation looked great. The fries were crispy and came with a house-made sauce.
The burger was moist and flavorful, and one thing that really stood out was the pickles -- I normally don't like pickles, but these were surprisingly good and made me rethink my dislike for them.
Service was solid, especially given how busy the restaurant was. After finishing, I paid, tipped, and on my way out grabbed a chocolate chip cookie to go. The cookie was moist and made for a perfect little treat after my solo lunch date.
Overall, it was a good experience, and I'm glad I came in to see it for myself.