Janese S.
Yelp
Another Texas restaurant my sister recommended during our visit--and learning that it is woman-owned immediately piqued my interest.
We visited on a Monday afternoon and experienced a short wait. every staff member we encountered was pleasant and welcoming, always maintaining a smile. Overall, our customer service experience was positive.
We were a party of eight and were seated comfortably. Our waitress, Ariel, came by quickly to take our drink and appetizer orders and did introduce herself. It would have been nice if she had asked whether it was our first visit or offered menu suggestions, but service was still attentive. She was sweet.
My husband and I ordered the mimosa flights--pictured with details--and they were excellent. My sister ordered the iced coffee flight (no pictures, unfortunately), which was the same size as the mimosa flights. She loved them, especially the butter pecan flavor.
Food highlights:
* Blueberry Lemon Waffle: Very good. I am not usually a waffle person, but the blueberry and lemon flavors were well-balanced, and the cream was delicious. I expected a gooier center based on the description; it was crispier than anticipated, but still enjoyable.
* Strawberry Cream Waffle: My daughter devoured it--she absolutely loved it.
* Skillet Dish (Dunkin-style): My husband ordered a skillet with eggs, peppers, onions, multiple meats, and melted cheese. It looked amazing, and he finished it with no hesitation.
* Eggs Benedict: My daughter ordered this but could not get poached eggs and wished it had been served on a biscuit. She did not care for the sweet-and-savory combination, though I personally enjoyed it.
* Open-Faced BLT on a Waffle: My other sister loved this dish.
Appetizers:
We ordered the sampler with chorizo jalapeño bites, fried green tomatoes, and fried grits, along with the breakfast jalapeño poppers. The jalapeño poppers were hands-down the best item we ordered. The fried green tomatoes--OMG--were outstanding. I wished I had them all to myself (and more). The flavor, the crust, and the pickled tomato taste were perfection. My sisters and I also really enjoyed the chorizo bites.
Service note:
Ray, who consistently checked on us (even though I do not believe we were his table), was absolutely fantastic. He did not miss a beat--ensuring we had what we needed, helping with refills, engaging with us, and making the wait for my food much more pleasant. Honestly, he almost made me forget I was waiting while everyone else was already eating.
Service overall was slow, which would be my main complaint. I am unsure whether it was due to short staffing or a lack of urgency. I have heard that the Temple location offers a slightly different menu.
That said, I would definitely return when I am back in town--though I may check out the Temple location first. Overall, I would rate this experience an 8/10, and a big part of that is thanks to Ray.