Mike O.
Yelp
I met some work friends here for breakfast last week, and it was my first visit to Blue Bird Bistro!
We needed a place in midtown to accommodate folks from all over town. Not gonna lie - it was pretty difficult to find a place open for breakfast in midtown early in the week! So, that was BBB's first win: being OPEN!
Since we were a medium-sized party, I made a reservation ahead of time, and they were very accommodating to the ask.
I know the location pretty well, having been to a couple other restaurants within a few feet of here, so I was a little worried about the parking situation. Good news - on Tuesday mornings, it's MUCH easier to find street parking up here than on the weekends!! I know, I know...big surprise. But, it was definitely a relief!
When we walked in, I was quite surprised to find only one other party seated for breakfast. That's when it hit me: that must be the reason almost no places are open in midtown for breakfast on a weekday - nobody shows! What's up, midtown folks? Is everyone intermittent fasting?
So...we pretty well had the place to ourselves! They sat us in a back room area that was super cute, and looked like it would make a nice area for even larger parties! I would have to say that historic charm and character are this place's strong suits, for sure!
The menu has a lot of options, most of which are locally sourced and organic!
I wanted to embrace the approach, so went with the Tofu Scramble, which was really delicious! The side biscuit was probably my favorite part of the meal, but the side of potatoes were the letdown. I won't venture a guess to the reason, but there was an odd taste to the potatoes, so after a couple bites, I had to leave the rest behind.
The coffee was also a bit of a letdown. It certainly wasn't bad, but I have really high expectations for places that serve breakfast with regard to coffee! BBB's was just...fine. Box checked.
Most folks at our table were happy with their selections, and those ranged from sweet to savory!
Our waitress was awesome - kind, responsive and prompt!
Prices are another bright spot - for what you get between quality and quantity, I would say that the value here is pretty strong!
If you're looking for breakfast in midtown, open for business on weekday mornings, with good food and great charm - this could be a great option!
Food = 3/5
Facility = 4/5
Service = 4/5
Ambiance = 5/5
Value = 4/5