Kay R.
Yelp
We visited The Breakfast Bar on a weekday morning for breakfast. As first-time visitors, we didn't know quite what to expect. The restaurant is located in a strip mall area. Upon entering, we were met with the most beautiful decor. Our hostess was welcoming and seated us immediately. She asked if we'd like water--spring, sparkling, and tap. I asked for spring. The rest of our order included 1 coffee, 2 sides of grits (1 with cheese), bacon, a biscuit, and a waffle. The food arrived quickly. All in all, it was a good meal. When I realized the size of my coffee was rather large (which is a good thing), I told the waiter that I would not need the water again. She then informed me that unfortunately, once anything is delivered to the table, they can't take it back. Insert confusion...an unopened bottle of water that was just placed on the table can't be picked up and removed? When we received our check, I understood why. We were charged $6 for each bottle of spring water and $1 for a sprinkle of cheese on my husband's grits. For reference, a case of this same water costs $23 on Amazon. Our final total for the items listed above was over $40. As others have mentioned, we also had to inquire about the tip. Businesses have the right to charge what they'd like, but it's a great practice to inform customers of costs and policies, especially when they may be a little different from the norm. I'm not sure if I'd return based on that principle alone.