Calder S.
Yelp
This was my second visit to the new Ted's Bulletin in NoMa and I was very pleased both times. The atmosphere, staff, and food are all great.
On my recent visit, my table got the Lobster Mac & Cheese ($20), Big Mark Breakfast ($17 for 3 eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 sausage patties, hash browns, sourdough bread, and Ted's Tart), and Chicken + Waffles ($22 for fried chicken breast, belgian waffle, maple hot honey, chive butter). We also had Bottomless Coffee ($4.50 for the Every Day Blend, a locally roasted medium-dark coffee) and shared a Coconut Cake ($11) for dessert.
All of the food got high marks. The lobster mac and cheese used plenty of cheese and cream, cavatappi pasta, and large pieces of lobster including recognizable claw meat. The breakfast plate was solid -- huge, about what you would expect, hash browns a little salty. Chicken and waffles also good. There were ~4 pieces of chicken, boneless, with a nice fry on them. The dish didn't need the chive butter and it needed more syrup, which was quickly provided when requested. Coffee (served black) was a little thin and weak. The coconut cake was also a highlight. It was a huge slice with great coconut flavor and very light crumb and icing. My friend, an amateur baker, is skeptical of many restaurant desserts but was impressed by this one.
We got a four top in the back corner of the restaurant, in a sort of nook. This was a great table that felt a bit private, but we also weren't overlooked by our waiter. Our waiter was friendly and prompt. The restaurant decor is trendy and modern with a very appealing style.
A few things could be adjusted. The breakfast plate came with the tart plopped on top and nowhere to put it; please put it on its own plate. The tart, despite being a signature dessert, is always too doughy with not enough filling. The coffee was so-so. The restaurant was a bit noisy, but that's not too surprising for peak brunch service. The floor is also a bit slippery.
Overall, we had a good time at Ted's. It's a solid, crowd pleasing restaurant.