Cafe io
300 Beverly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216
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Address :
300 Beverly Rd
Pittsburgh, PA, 15216 - Phone (412) 440-0414
- Website https://cafeio.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Tim M.
Really? Silly good! All the food is great! Took family (3 little girls - 11, 9, and 6) and had awesome homemade everything. Great desserts and great beers! Services is top notch!!!
(5)Andrea C.
This is such a great little place, so much to love! They have delicious soups to start with (the ham and bean is yummy)! The salads are tasty and fresh, too. A full bar, which is a nice surprise in such a little place. I love the fish tacos - they are really good and spicy!! I also have had a ribeye that was to die for. No complaints at all. I only wish they had more gluten-free options/vegetarian choices. You can't go wrong here.
(5)Ashley C.
When we moved to Mt Lebo I was so pleasantly surprised to have a great simple cafe within walking distance from our new home, as we came from Shadyside and were used to walking to lunch and dinner! We love IO so much that we probably eat here at least twice a week. And my children & I are ADDICTED to the tomato soup. It is the best tomato soup I have ever had in my life. Our other favorites are the fish tacos, sweet potato fries, and the spicy veg head sandwich. The cafe is simple and tasteful, very family friendly, and even BYOB if your favorite wine isn't on their small list. I usually just get some prosecco!
(5)Sam D.
It is a small gem in Mt. Lebanon! The food is unique and the prices are great. I had the smoked pork and shrimp fried rice it was amazing! The waitress said that they smoke their own meats in house! I know I will definitely be back!
(4)Darren W.
Note: Strongly consider making a reservation due the Cafe Io's popularity and diminutive dining room to avoid enduring a wait (15 minutes) as we did. Along a short but lively business district along Mt. Lebanon's Beverly Road exists a compact (cramped?) restaurant that shares its name with a priestess from Greek myth, a moon of the planet Jupiter, a programming language, and a genus of freshwater snail among other things. In actuality, Cafe Io is named after its proprietor, Jeff Iovino, who revamped and rechristened his own restaurant, streamlining the name as well as the menu. A strikingly simple logo of almost glowing letters seemingly carved into grey gunmetal ingot is the only prominent feature of the restaurant's exterior. Inside, framed, generic paintings hang from bare, alabaster walls. The mundane sparseness of the decor, however, belies an interesting and eclectic menu that isn't shy of serving upmarket takes on burgers, sandwiches, and diner fare (Open-faced Turkey and Gravy anyone?) alongside maki, Orecchiette, and Jambalaya. Sandwiches, however, were what our stomachs and wallets (they tend to run a little cheaper than the entrees) told us to go with, the gastro-financial zeitgeist putting us on a path where the familiar and homey are dressed-up for an elegant night of gadabout mischief. Like a number of other reviewers, we (well Kay, my boss, to be honest) found the Crispy Green Beans hard to dismiss as an appetizer. The horseradish-laden, sour cream (?) based sauce could have gone well with any finger food, and the battered ejotes played the part of Everystarter and condiment vehicle (in these instances, we all know what the main attraction is here, folks) superbly, leaving us wanting a little more, as all first courses should. Kay ordered the Hot Ham 'n Cheese Pretzel Which while I took on the Pittsburgh Style Crab Cake Sandwich. Envy and curiosity compelled us to switch plates after we consumed exactly half of each. A full-bodied crab cake with a minute amount of filler made up the bulk of my aristocratic Primanti's-inspired classic. Toasted sourdough escorted it out of the Rolls Royce as a Napa cabbage slaw, a citrus aioli, and astonishingly crisp (aged?) tater shards kept it grounded thoroughly in the Steel City. As I reveled in every bite, I couldn't help but wonder how much fun its creator had as he conceived it. This was a jazz musician sneaking a Jimmy Page riff into a performance for the guy in the back who looks bored. Eyeing up Kay's sandwich and longing to redeem myself for being tricked into the Redhead's latest marketing ploy, we enacted our plan, our pact if you will, neither of us regretting it one ounce. The Pretzel Which's bun was an 100% authentic pretzel complete with the required brackishness and chew factor. Contained within it were egregiously thick cuts of country ham, a drape of gouda, and a fantastic, housemade honey mustard. A dandy Caesar Salad punctuated by a exemplary creamed, tart dressing seconded my sandwich. Yet another astonishing incarnation of that dessert I continue to be infatuated with finished my end of dinner: A Fudge Brownie Sundae. Permeated and garnished with Ghirardelli chocolate as well as caramel, vanilla ice cream, and pecans, every morsel was a step into hell, and like the AC/DC song, it wasn't a bad place to be. Moisture met hardness, heat rubbed against cold, evil reconciled with the divine. Topped off by a very genial, accommodating clientele (a fellow diner alerted a server to a recently vacated table next to her once she spotted us waiting near the entrance for seating) and a cool, capable, canny cutie of a server named Stephanie (we loved ya!) with whom we couldn't stop gabbing, Cafe Io is the type of restaurant that makes the South Hills, and Mt. Lebanon in particular, unsung hero of a community that it is. Shadyside, eat your artichoke hearts out. P.S. Some people apparently had issues with the noise level, but we barely minded it. To us, it was merely chatty (the tables are close together, thus one can hear everyone's conversations, which were not unpleasant to eavesdrop on) and never strident. It's not as if the latest Lamb of God album was blaring at 11, and you know I probably wouldn't have been put off by that. \m/ Go, go, Cafe Io.
(5)Rachel C.
It's a shame we haven't visited Cafe IO sooner, being just a hop, skip and jump away in Dormont. I blame those darn hills, or I'd be walking here! It's incredibly adorable inside, and we were lucky enough to sit in the best seat for date night, a cozy little set-up right in the corner by the window. I started off with a delicious manhattan, which makes me wish they had a bigger bar area to grab some casual cocktails at with friends. But I'm okay sticking with a dinner cocktail for now. We started with the Lovino ($10 - tempura mozzarella, Italian sweet sausage, marinated tomatoes, basil, organic mixed greens). You can't deny the power of tempura mozzarella. I kept repeating how much I enjoyed the balsamic too. Probably too much actually, much to the chagrin of my hubby. Next I had the Mediterranean Bronzini ($22 - grilled fillet of Bronzini, crispy parmesan polenta, wilted spinach, marinated tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil). Good thing it also had the balsamic on there so I could rave some more! There were two large pieces of fish too, so it was hard to finish the whole dish. Plus, the two fried polenta pieces gave it just the right amount of carby goodness that I craved. I'll note that they have a large grilled cheese menu, which makes me want to come back again for lunch and also brings out the families for dinner. So know you can bring the kiddos!
(4)LJ N.
Fresh ingredients well prepared. Took my mother and sister (a pastry chef from LA) for a Saturday lunch. Both were impressed. Monster grilled cheese with the tomato basil soup can't be beat, and I won't be thinking about dinner until late tonight!
(5)Debbie W.
Love the green beans with the horseradish sauce as an appetizer. My friend always has the open faced turkey sandwich. I'm kind of partial to the crab cakes! The owners are truly hardworking and so personable. I would highly recommend dinner and a Lemon Drop Martini!!!
(5)Elizabeth W.
Great service. Really cute place in a great location. I live right down the street. I decided to get a salad to go for dinner. I asked for no onions or olives with extra cheese. I got next to none. This salad isn't worth $12 but I'll try another time. Give this place a chance. Great atmosphere. Just look inside your bag before leaving with carry out.
(4)Joy C.
Best grilled cheeses in Pittsburgh. Love this place. I have eaten here 3 times & the food is always delicious. Highly recommend a grilled cheese with grilled onions on whole wheat with tomato soup. The grilled cheese has the perfect amount of cheese & bread (it's not greasy) & the tomato soup you can tell is made from scratch. Also, the fish tacos are awesome! Good service, the food comes out fast & good prices. You can't go wrong, Cafe io is a must try!
(5)Amy R.
I gave up meat for lent, which drastically reduces my options. Though I'm not a rice person, I opted for the tofu fried rice. I was very pleased. To the point where this will be on the regular order rotation for me even outside of the lenten season. What great flavor! I love it.
(5)Jennifer D.
I stopped into Cafe Io on a weekday night and it is a charming little cafe. The crispy green bean appetizer is awesome; the beans are still al dente with a light breeding that does not overwhelm the vegetable. I had the veggie grilled cheese with tomato basil soup. I would have liked grilled instead of toasted bread and more melted cheese to prevent the vegetables from making the bread soggy on the bottom, but the flavored were great and the soup especially good. My companion had the orrechiette, which was flavorful and simple. We were both happy with the experience and especially the excellent service. The menu has a bit of something for everyone - from higher end specials and entrees to pastas, sandwiches and burgers as well as salads. If you haven't tried what is apparently a new model for Cafe Io, check it out.
(4)Larissa G.
How did I not know this place exists for so long? Seriously, it's a 5 minute walk away from my house - HOW? Cafe io may be my new favorite local spot to eat. It's cozy, it's comfortable - it's everything you want in a cafe with that little extra something that comes with a restaurant. The staff is great and the cooks specialize in well-done comfort food. Tomato soup, grilled cheese, burgers, those sorts of things, with daily and weekly specials that add a little extra flair to the menu and gives the adventurous folk some extra options. But really, comfort food's the way to go here: what's better on a Friday than eating your favorite soup or sandwich while sipping on a cocktail? I personally highly recommend the hummus and vegetable plate, and the veggie sandwich was really yummy as well. My first visit was the day after Halloween so they still had a Pumpkin Pie martini that was wonderful, and I can't wait to see what other seasonal beverages this cafe may offer. Hopefully one of them goes with a crab cake sandwich, because that is next on my list of things to try! Oh, and as if the food weren't enough of a reason to go, it looks like they often give donations to and do partnerships with local nonprofits. Comfort food that helps benefit a local cause - now really, how can you say no to that?
(5)Steve W.
I had the Shrimp and Bay Scallop Linguine. Tastes Great BUT, I did Not Like that they left the Shelled Shrimp tails On. Not a fan of picking through my Pasta to take the Shrimp Tail Shells off Before, I eat the Pasta....
(3)Erin P.
Great food and service for a very reasonable price!!!! Love the atmosphere here! I had the spicy veg head with sweet potato fries. Delicious!!!! Some of my favorite fries! I can't wait to go back and try the burgers!
(5)Taylor S.
Very nice little cafe in the middle of mount leb. Lots of locals and kids were there; nice atmosphere when we went for lunch around 1. I had the crispy fish tacos which were amazing. I ate the whole meal! They were light and crunchy and had a tangy kinda sauce. The staff was nice and all around I had a very good experience for a quick lunch. Exactly what I wanted. My boyfriend had the angus burger and added bacon he said it was pretty good and I could tell because he finished everything on his plate.
(5)Louise L.
Great for lunch. Love the tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, jambalaya Only disappointment were the green beans. Prepared perfectly, they were served with a horseradish dipping sauce that had almost no kick.
(4)DJ J.
Stopped in a Friday to have some seafood and the meal was great. Everything on the menu seems to be tasty and well thought out and prepared. The Mediterranean Bronzini on a parmesan polenta was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Of course SWMBO ordered the crispy Green Beans to start, that are so much fun to eat. As always, the service was good.
(4)Stephanie S.
Couldn't have been better! Ordered the crispy green beans and a small (huge!) salad with crispy chicken. The chicken had incredible flavor and the salad was fresh and very generously portioned. The green bean appetizer is a must! The service was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is casual enough for a brief lunch, but has an ambiance that would also make a nice night out for dinner. The quality of the food couldn't be better, but for the price the portions are also quite generous. I simply stopped in on my way traveling through town, but I will be back!
(5)Erin S.
I tried this place after reading a review of them in the City Paper as a top restaurant in Pittsburgh. This place is perfect; a casual cafe/cozy room, albeit very tiny, but not so small that you are sitting right up on someone. There are no tables right next to each other (hate that awkwardness where you are practically sharing a table with another couple). Lots of cute shops on this street to browse in after lunch or dinner. The service is great, very professional, attentive, and down to earth. The food taste like it belongs in a 4 or 5 star restaurant, but its served in a cute little cafe. The food could easily be sold for 2 or 3 times the price if it were served in a bigger restaurant. Everything is home made, divine. Appetizer: try the fresh hummus and pickled veggies, never knew I liked pickled veggies! Best hamburger I've ever had. Everything from fish tacos to steak to pasta. Great salads served with fried onions on top. A nice little bar, good martini selection. The amazing thing is the price. Most meals around 15$, great value and atmosphere.
(5)Andy D.
It may or may not be fair for me to rate the restaurant since I never actually ate the food. We entered the restaurant and were seated at a table for four . The restaurant was 75 percent full. Very nice interior with upscale decorations. The problem was that it was so cacophonous a dining space, we could not stay. None of the 4 of us could communicate with one another over the tinny clatter. Unfortunately, one of the members of the party had ordered a martini. The same member of the party decided he could not tolerate the noise. We rose to leave and informed the host. He informed us that we would have to pay for the ordered drink, whether we drink it or not. Fair enough. It was made. Those around the seemed to be enjoying their food. It looked appetizing. No matter how appetizing the food, it is of doubtful appeal in such a cacophonous dining room. Unless you plan to visit on a slow night, be prepared for a jarring experience. Update- I increased my review to 3 stars. It's probably closer to three and a half. It is still jarringly loud in this restaurant. But I think the food, the service, and the excellence of the cocktails make this place worth visiting
(3)Emily H.
Iovino's is a great, little restaurant and a new addition to the strip of shops on Beverly Road. The owner, Jeff Iovino, is a Mount Lebanon native and grew up in the neighborhood. The food here is interesting and innovative, and focuses on local ingredients. I had a PLT sandwich - shaved and deep-fried pieces of portobello mushroom, lettuce, and tomato, on perfectly toasted white bread and accompanied by sweet potato fries. It is a delicious sandwich that I have craved every time I've been in Pittsburgh. The space itself is very minimalist and therefore can get loud, I've heard. I visited with four friends towards the end of their lunch hours and received excellent service. I would highly recommend it for a quick bite to eat while completing shopping or banking on Beverly Road. My only gripe is the fact that they are closed Sundays and Mondays. Since I am usually in town on weekends, this really limits my ability to visit. However, the food was great and more than enough reason to set aside my minor gripe. I hope to return soon and try more of Iovino's wonderful food.
(4)David M.
I was expecting a moderately good meal based on what others had told me, but I was incredibly surprised by how much I enjoyed my meal at Iovino's. I had seared sea scallops with linguine and a porcini cream sauce. The flavors were very well balanced and made for a great dinner. The others in my party had a filet on mashed potatoes with a tasty sauce, a flank steak with mashed sweet potatoes, and pan seared fluke on quinoa. The menu changes frequently, so check the website for the latest offerings. I don't go to Pittsburgh very often, but I'll certainly be visiting Iovino's again.
(5)Marcy J.
Just the place to run and grab dinner when you don't feel like cooking. Friendly, neighborhood vibe, great service, good drinks, the fish tacos are delicious. Cozy and comfortable, never had a meal here that wasn't a pleasure from beginning to end.
(4)Michele W.
Consistently ok food. I adore the fish tacos. Other meals I've had there are literally not memorable. It is a small, clean little place. The service I've had here has been pretty good on most occasions, but can be a little slow.
(3)Kevin H.
Very good food..just a little to noisey for my liking
(3)Shawn O.
So happy I finally gave Cafe io a try! Was in the Mount Lebo area for business and needed to grab a late lunch with some colleagues (~1pm). After avoiding a potential chain-restaurant fiasco, we agreed to give io a go. Simple, well-executed, darn good food. I don't know how else to describe it. My crab cake sandwich was fantastic (no significant filler, perfectly toasted bread) and my coworker's chicken BLT was apparently knock your socks off simple good. I had debated ordering the fish tacos, and after seeing them come out to a few tables around us, I'll definitely be going back to give them a go! The staff is well-attentive, and unlike a lot of the reviews, we managed to walk right in and grab a seat (likely due to the time of day). While I was there, I also found out that they host monthly beer pairing dinners, which definitely has been added to my list of 10,000 other things to try! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and grab lunch here. While I wouldn't give it a solid 5 (prices may be a little high for the suburbs... just barely), I would say that this place just works.... can't really exlain it in any other way!
(4)Amanda G.
Had a very nice meal at Io on Friday night. Although they don't take reservations and the restaurant was quite busy, I was seated within 15 minutes. The menu has many tempting options. I chose the orecchiette with kale and sausage. A simple concept but I've never seen this combo together. All items were perfectly cooked and complemented each other well. I definitely got there fresh ingrediant concept There do seem to be some organizational issues however. I asked for no cheese, and my pasta was covered with Parmesan. Also, there are great sounding smoothies on the menu... Still, would definitely recommend.
(4)pracheta t.
Why have I never been here before?! A lovely place with excellent service and even better food. Huz and I ordered an appetizer and two entrees, which was a little bit too much food, but we were hungry and finished it all. Unfortunately, we didn't leave room for dessert so I can't comment on that. Everything about this place was great and I like to think that this is our new go to date spot.
(4)Jenny H.
We loved this place until tonight. The chef/owner screamed at me because I did not like the sauce on my pasta and ordered something else. He had the waiter charge me for both dishes and then came out of the kitchen to scream at me for about 5 minutes. We are disappointed because we have recommended this place to dozens of people and went there about once a week for months. I cannot believe that this happened and I will be sure to tell anyone who will listen to take their business elsewhere.
(1)Megan H.
Probably our fave neighborhood joint. Just great American food. Love the grilled cheese, sweet potato fries, and fish tacos in particular. I think my husband could live on the fish tacos... Never had a bad meal here. DH had a steak special here the first time we went and he seemed to think he died and went to heaven (crab mashed potatoes were admittedly truly outstanding). I like that there's a good mix of standards -- sandwiches, pasta, salads, meat. Something for literally everyone. Service is always polite and prompt. Prices are reasonable and we've never had trouble getting in. They make a good dirty martini, which is always a plus in my book.
(5)Amanda M.
After a long hiatus, I decided to give Cafe IO another try. My first trip to Cafe IO left me hungry and disappointed. I ordered the city chicken knowing it was actually pork but was quite surprisd by the fact that it was served medium rare. I was not asked how I wanted my pork done and would never have ordered it medium rare. I only eat pork that is medium well to well. When I told my server this, I was told there is nothing they could do about it. Needless to say, I didn't go back for well over a year This time, I noticed that the menu had changed and the place had significantly increased in popularity. We arrived at 7:30 and were told we would have to wait a half an hour. After convincing my husband to stay and wait, we made our way to the back of the room to the bar which is quite small and crowded. NOTE: They are no longer BYOB. You can bring your own bottle of wine but there is a corkage fee. I believe it's $10. Within 15 minutes, we had a table. Th menu consisted of sandwiches, burgers, salads and homestyle favorites. I ordered the turkey with mashed potatoes with bacon on top. Delicious. My dinning companions ordered a variey of sanwhiches/burgers and really enjoyed their meals. For dessert, we shared the Ghiradelli chocolate brownie sundae. Chocolate decadence! Overall, I think that Cafe IO has made some significant improvements over the last two years. The menu is more appropriate for the location and clientele. The service is good and the drinks are reasonably priced. However, if you go on the weekend expect to wait 20+ minutes. They do not take reservations.
(4)Pittsburgh S.
the food is terrible the cafeteria at school is better and they have green burgers purple chicken nuggets and blue hot dogs don't go here
(1)Colleen G.
Just went there today for lunch as my friend had never been. Really great experience. The waitress was friendly and kept the hot water coming for our tea. I suggested the hot turkey sandwich because of a recommendation on Yelp. My friend and I both ordered it and it was delicious!
(5)Jason F.
I stopped by here a couple of Fridays ago for dinner with my fiance and parents. We got there at around 7:30 and were seated immediately. After quickly looking at the menu, we decided to start off our evening by sharing the crispy green beans. They ended up being green beans coated in panko and came with a horseradish dipping sauce. While the green beans were seasoned nicely and were very tasty, I was sad the the sauce that came with it did not have any kick to it at all and seemed to be more like a sour cream than a horseradish. For my dinner entree I ended up ordering the tomato cream fettuccine which came topped with spinach and shrimp. Whenever it came out I thought that the size of the pasta looked a bit small, especially for the price. I did end up enjoying it though as the shrimp and pasta were cooked nicely while the sauce was fairly tasty. I only wish that they would have given the table or me some bread to eat with the pasta. The bottom line for me is that I might head back here again in the future. While nothing was bad about the place and the food was solid, nothing really blew me away. Due to that I feel like I could have gotten better value for my food at many other places.
(3)Kay E.
A cute little place with A+ food, you'd do well to make a reservation due to the cramped dining room. Luckily, we got a table with only a ten minute wait. The Crispy Green beans with their creamy horseradish sauce are a great app (it looks like everyone else ordered it too on Yelp). I had their Hot Ham N' Cheese Pretzelwich which is stuffed with thick cuts of country ham, gooey gouda, and has honey mustard on the side. The bun is a legit pretzel. Soooo damn good. Darren wanted to switch between halves so I got to try his Pittsburgh Crab Cake sandwich which was pretty good, even if I liked my pretzelwich better. For dessert it was the dreamy, fruity Limoncello cake. The ambience is very chatty. Our server Stephanie was a doll. I recommend dinner here since the food is good and offers something for everyone, including those on a budget.
(5)Jason H.
Pertect place to take you children. They have a huge selection of kid friendly items on the menu (my six year old Son loves it there and do so I) but the best part about Cafe Io is the grown up food. I recommend the chili and the chicken parm sandwich. Both are hand made and both are awesome. Every then me or and one with me has ordered there has been awesome.
(5)Troy R.
Crabcake sanwich is great
(5)Rachel P.
What a great restaurant for any occasion, large or small. We had a party of 11 for a going away dinner and no one has anything bad to say about the food or service. Several different dishes were ordered by all from salads to pasta to appetizers. The mussels are to die for. The pasta dishes that were ordered came just as described in the menu and were so tasty. The staff was extremely attentive always having drinks refilled or asking if another alcoholic beverage was wanted/needed before it was dry. The clean, open atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. The location is also ideal with shops and stores all around.
(4)Kristy N.
Everything here was top notch. The waitstaff, the atmosphere and the food... all great. I'm concerned they don't have a bigger sign outside... how will the people know? My mom just asked me where she can take me to lunch on my birthday and Iovino's is where I picked. Hope this place makes it.
(5)Jess B.
My BF and I came here last week for a celebration dinner. I came here years ago and it was a BYO and the menu was much more expensive. I had also had the best Tagine I have ever had back when it was Iovino's. So I was surprised when we looked at the menu that things were under $20 and much more casual. I guess they decided to revamp the menu when then changed from Iovinos to iO. I had the braised beef chilli over a parmasean polenta, which was a special. It was fantastic and super filling! My BF had a burger which he said was cooked to his medium preference and good. Our server was really nice, very attentive. It wasn't busy for a Wednesday. I'm glad they changed their set up to a more casual neighborhood eatery. They do serve wine and beer now, but you still can BYO. So moral of this story.....if you are avoiding this place because of the old expensive menu from its Iovino's days, its time to revisit iO.
(4)Kerry Knox W.
First impression - the place is closed. No sign out front. Frosted glass bearing the name of the place cannot be seen from across the street. Bleh. Once inside, I wanted to like the place since it seemed fresh and cool. Smiling waitstaff. That was the best moment of the lunch experience. Moderately interesting menu. Long wait for water and to place our order. The waiter, once tableside, was irritating: "You look like you've made an unpleasant choice,"and "Don't worry, I'm not judging you." WTH? Disco music (yes, disco) competed with table conversation. Too loud, especially for such a small place. Food, bleh. One of our party didn't get what he ordered. I didn't receive the condiments requested for the frozen, reheated fries. My grilled cheese was good, though, and on really good wheat bread. Bottom line, don't go unless you're craving a mediocre experience.
(2)Becky D.
I came to cafe io on a Saturday for late lunch. The place was pretty empty and we were allowed to seat ourselves. The decor is classy and welcoming, although the space is a little cramped. The bar is jammed into narrow hallway that leads to the kitchen. I would not want to sit there, but they made the best of the space they had. This place is expensive for a cafe-type lunch atmosphere, but I was expecting this. I hoped that the prices reflected a higher quality dining experience, but I was disappointed. I ordered the french mushroom soup to start. This soup was so close to being awesome, but employee incompetence ruined it. My soup was very nearly cold. The cheese on top was not melted, as I'm sure it's supposed to be, and the cool temperature was a surprise. The soup itself was actually very good, and I was starving so I started eating it anyway. By the time our server reappeared (much, much later), I had already eaten most of it so I decided not to complain. My mom and I decided to split the fish tacos. Another disappointment. They were dry, flavorless, and cold--again. I just ate them anyway. They had a sauce on them that I assume was supposed to add flavor but I couldn't taste it at all. The tacos also came with fries on top instead of on the side, which wasn't really clear on the menu. I wouldn't mind, except there were only 3-4 fries on each taco, so the sum total of fries was significantly less than if they were a real side dish. Bummer, because I was splitting with my mom and more food would have been better. Luckily, we also ordered a side of sweet potato fries. My mom really liked them, but I wasn't impressed. They didn't have any seasoning on them. This is what my mom liked, because she generally doesn't care for sweet potato fries, but loves sweet potatoes. I was just not impressed with these unseasoned sticks of sweet potato. Overall, there was nothing terrible here, but I wasn't blown away by anything either, and the prices were too high. The cold food was probably due in part to the time of day (between lunch and dinner shifts), but I still don't excuse them for it. I won't be back.
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