Don't eat here on Sunday. They have the C team working and they don't put any effort into food preparation. My wives turkey sandwich had a huge glob of avocado plopped right in the middle of the bread. I had pastrami sandwich. So much fat I had to pull meat out and take fat off. Five of us ate here for $50. The place is good during the week but morons making food on Sunday obviously do not want to be there or that is what you get for minimum wage and minimum intelligence.
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Rachel M.
My not-so-good experience at ABC in Mt Pleasant has driven me to create a Yelp account and give my first review. Woo hoo given that I use Yelp often and should give back! Having just moved to the Charleston area and living in a hotel for the last 3 weeks, I have been eating out at almost every meal. My ABC experience: The staff has no idea of what customer service is, much less positive customer service. The individual who took my order didn't look at me until I said that it was apparent she didn't want to be there. I would recommend they all go to Chick-fil-a to see what excellent customer service is, especially since Charleston is known has the America's Polite City. The chicken pesto sandwich was nothing to write home about. The dining area was disguising. Napkins, straw wrappers, and even turkey was on the floor and in every corner. In the area of 4 free tables, only one had been wiped now and ready for the next customer. Overall, McAlister's (most similar/competitor) on Long Point Rd has better customer service, food and dining area.
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Lindsey B.
A chain but last night I had the beef chili and it was excellent. I had a half sandwich of roast beef. It had much neat, better than similar offerings at Panera Bread. The pastry dessert was excellent as well.
(3)
Michael B.
Reasonably priced food and fairly good in terms of quality. Good coffee. Usually not crowded in the afternoon. Friendly staff. Very few plugs for wi-fi users.
(3)
A G.
just what we expected. very clean, fast tasty food. gave it four stars for a "Fast Food" restaurant
(4)
Meghan A.
When my mom and I went to the Low Country for my spring break a couple of years ago, we stumbled upon ABC in a hungry stupor. I was pretty nervous about trying the food. It seemed very Panera Breads-esque, and I really dislike Panera. But I was also craving sweet tea and a cinnamon bun, so we went in. We also went in there every day for the rest of the week. All of the food is delicious. It's fresh and well-prepared. The sweet tea is already prepared and tucked away with the sodas. And it's ten times better than Panera. We seriously went there at least once every single day either for breakfast, lunch or just a pastry to hold us over until dinner time. It was that good. Definitely go to ABC whenever you visit South Carolina. You must get a cinnamon bun, so fresh it melts in your mouth. Get two if you have to. This place is totally worth being fat for.
(5)
John G.
Good food. Healthly options. But bathrooms are just nasty. If you have kids, avoid.
(2)
Ava M.
If i could give this shit hole zero stars I would. I got the steak panini and it was absolutely dreadful. Even though the bread was panini pressed it was still undercooked and doughie, and not crispy at all. The whole sandwich was flavorless and gross. The mushrooms were straight out of the can and the meat was bland and rubber like. even the French roll on the side of my half and half was under baked and not crispy, almost very stale the French onion soup was far too salty They have tried to copy Panera but failed miserably What a waste of $9 STAY AWAYYYYY
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Carrie Neal W.
I just don't love it. Why is there not a Panera at Towne Center?? Sigh. Back in the day in Atlanta, the two used to run nose-to-nose for good lunch, even breakfast, sweets and dinner options. Panera is so much better. This is one of the few casual-food-but non-restaurant spots at Towne Centre (Qdoba and a couple other places being the rest of the choices) and it is Always. Busy. Annoyingly so. For decent service but overpriced and just - underwhelming stuff. I have had bagels, a turkey sandwich and a couple salads over the years. Not horrible but nothing to write home about. I can't even remember the names or descriptions of anything I have had (a turkey on French with lettuce, Swiss and cucumbers only doesn't count as they didn't think that up!). The store layout is awkward and there aren't enough tables outside, which is key because inside seating gets full quickly. I'd love to see this spot filled with a Zoe's Kitchen, a Corner Bakery (Cafe), a . . . guess we will see!
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Jenn B.
IT'S A TRAP! This place is not worth the money. PERIOD. I came here for lunch yesterday after killing some time wandering around the Towne Centere. The line was ridiculous, and I could tell most people were tourists, or just stopping in because it was convenient. I finally got to order and decided on the half and half, which said and "bowl" of soup and half a sandwich for $7.79. Which seemed steep. Then when I tried to order a "bowl" of soup, the cashier said the tomato basil was an extra dollar, because it was premium. I asked about the regular soups that came with the offer, and she said only the French Onion, and potato were not an extra dollar. Okay, I don't like those so I just stuck with the Tomato. So I go to get my HALF a sandwich, and I chose from the signature sandwiches menu. The girl then tells me it's ANOTHER dollar for a signature sandwich. The paninis are the one's that come with the offer. Okay, so I get HALF of a turkey club panini. SHE STILL CHARGED ME AN EXTRA DOLLAR! My total came to $10.27 for half a panini, which came with a single tomato slice, a single slice of cheese, a single strip of bacon and one slice of turkey. It came with a one ounce cup of honey mustard dipping sauce. Also the "bowl of soup" was a little 8 ounce cup that was about 2/3s of the way full. It came with a single slice of french bread. Also, I got a tap water, which I was surprised wasn't an extra freaking dollar. Needless to say I felt quite ripped off. To top it off the girl who brought me my food just looked at me, said my order, then practically flung my food onto the table. I would've returned to food, but I didn't want to be "that girl" and the place was packed. The food tasted alright and the atmosphere was nice, so I give an extra star for that. But I WILL NEVER COME BACK. COMPLETE RIP OFF!
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Amy C.
While shopping, my mother and I wanted a light lunch and saw that ABC was allegedly located somewhere in the shopping center. The signage on the building was kind of small, and the logo has changed since we last ate at an ABC (many years ago), but we finally found it after driving past a couple of times. I had the pick 2 with a house salad that was LOADED with cheese and a cup of the potato soup. While neither rocked my world, both were fresh tasting and well put together. The restaurant itself, on the other hand, could use some work. The tables needed to be bussed and the special snowflakes that work there could have been a little more motivated. A lot of standing around, not much cleaning or assembling. When asking if there were more napkins elsewhere, as both dispensers were empty, I got an eye roll and a hand on the hip. Luckily, I needed all of my extra money for Barry Manilow items from his concert that night, and didn't want to waste it on bail, so I let it slide. Lots of restaurant choices nearby, so they might want to tighten up the crew and space a bit. While I prefer Panera, ABC was A-OK.
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Anne A.
The service is decent and it is clean. However, the food is gross. I would describe it to be what Eating panera would be like after leaving it on the counter for two weeks. Nothing seems fresh or even made in the location which seems odd since the samdwhiches are made to order. This place should be replaced with a panera.
(2)
Brittany H.
We had some great food, I had the Chardonnay Brie Salad and my boyfriend had the Waldorf chicken sandwich. They were wonderful!
(5)
Blake F.
This place..... The location is perfect to grab food during a shopping day in Towne Center. All the employees greet with smiles and are very polite to order from. The space is clean and plenty of seating. I like eating here and sitting by the windows to people watch. I've had a few paninis and soups here. I've enjoyed them all. Their soups are pretty darn good. My only issue with this place is this, I order a sandwich (panini), a side of soup, and a drink. I sit down and eat it all. I then ponder to myself, I just paid how much for this and I am still starving??? Yeah, umm don't come here if you are really hungry unless you want to spend a ton of money for multiple grilled thin sandwiches and dinky cups of soup. It's just not worth it for me.
(2)
Laura L.
Somewhere along the way, I came to believe that "Fill-in-the-blank Bread Company" = "Panera". Maybe it's because I'm used to seeing St. Louis Bread Company, which is, indeed the same as Panera. We were surprised when we walked in and it wasn't anything close to the menu that we know and love from up north. Setting aside unmet expectations, we ordered lunch. My husband and I each ordered a half-and-half meal option. I got the Chardonnay Brie salad and a chicken salad sandwich, and my husband got the buffalo chicken salad and gumbo in a bread bowl. First, the Chardonnay Brie salad. It was so SWEET, with nothing to balance it. I was definitely disappointed, because I usually love things with "Chardonnay" and "brie" in their title. The sandwich was simple, and thus was not terrible. My husband's whole meal could be described as "meh", in his words. Nothing stand-out, stellar, worthy of making us want to come back. Also, lunchtime on a weekday was surprisingly busy and very loud. Sorry, ABC, we're not fans.
(2)
JP S.
What a mess. Maybe that it was a busy Saturday evening and they were understaffed.. but it was not all the businesses fault... the patrons contributed as well: There was an overabundance of annoying sub 8-year old ADHD kids with clueless parents (for example one parent let their child blow a whistle for 10-minutes). And if that was not bad enough, apparently the local assisted living center emptied their rooms as the other half of the patrons were psychotropic dependent seniors who had not qualms about stepping all over your stuff or bumping the back of your seat. It made me wonder if the place didn't exceed the fire marshall's limite on numbers of occupants, it was so darn crowded. Food came out sort of slow and they missed on an order, neglecting to come out with a beverage we ordered. After 12-minutes on line again, I got the cup of chocolate milk, only to return to a cold soup. Food was not special enought to warrant a return (ever). SaleebScore: Food: 5/10; Service: 6/10; Value: Poor; Atmosphere: (during busy): poor. Overall impression and recommendations: Avoid.
(1)
Amy Lauren S.
Atlanta Bread isn't bad for a quick breakfast. My run club runs at Isle Of Palms on Saturday morning so we go to Atlanta Bread afterwards because long distance running gives you an appetite. Today we went after our 10 miler, sweaty and hungry, for some bagels and sandwiches and coffee. The food was good and service wasn't bad either. The bagels and sandwiches are a bit small, it seems like the bagels they use for the sandwiches are smaller than the ones you see. The main issue we had was the fan. We sat outside- being sweaty and everything, to spare the other customers from smelling us and hearing our runner conversations- and we really wanted the outdoor fans on. One guy went in to ask them to turn them on, and after talking to 2 workers, no one knew how to turn them on or really seemed to pay him much attention to find out. I don't really think it's a weird request to ask for a fan to be turned on at 8:30 AM during July, when it's hot outside, but the workers should at least know how.
(3)
Scotty C.
This ABC location is really convenient for me in Mt Pleasant and being in the Towne Center shopping center. It's usually my go to spot if I am running errands over there. The staff is always friendly which is great. I love the bread bowls and the soups rotate daily. The Balsamic blue salad is one of my favorites as well. They have free WiFi too!
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Robert R.
ABC is always a nice place to come and have lunch. I enjoy the turkey bacon avocado sandwich with the tomato basil soup. Because of both of these selections I keep coming back! The sandwich is freshly made with crunchy onions, succulent turkey, and mouth watering lemon basil aioli. The soup is so enjoyable I feel like buying a tub of the stuff and taking it home, but with all good things gluttony is a killer.
(4)
Brittany H.
Full Disclosure: This was my first job in high school, so I learned all of my sandwich making skills from them. (And not to toot my own horn, but I have great sandwich skills. Subway Sandwich Artists have nothing on me & the ABC Crew.) Moving on... Atlanta Bread is a great, quick spot if you're looking for something healthy to eat on the go. It's also a million times better than Panera. They're food is fresh and much tastier. Plus, I think their bread is better. Take that, Panera! All in all, great spot for a quick & tasty lunch!
(4)
Hana M.
This place looks just like a panera!! But they have only 2 soups and didn't ask me if I wanted bread, fruit, or chips- I didn't even notice ill I sat down with this very odd, flabby piece of wannabe bread. I was like is this panera having an off day or something?! Then I realized I was at Atlanta bread company haha... I'm the one having an off day apparently. French onion soup is good and love my mocha chiller but this is not bakery quality bread and as such my panini wasn't crispy like I feel a panini should be. I would have preferred panera.
(3)
Bobbie S.
For a company that has such a southern name, to serve tea that is made of syrup and not brewed is a travesty.
(3)
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Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
David N.
Don't eat here on Sunday. They have the C team working and they don't put any effort into food preparation. My wives turkey sandwich had a huge glob of avocado plopped right in the middle of the bread. I had pastrami sandwich. So much fat I had to pull meat out and take fat off. Five of us ate here for $50. The place is good during the week but morons making food on Sunday obviously do not want to be there or that is what you get for minimum wage and minimum intelligence.
(1)Rachel M.
My not-so-good experience at ABC in Mt Pleasant has driven me to create a Yelp account and give my first review. Woo hoo given that I use Yelp often and should give back! Having just moved to the Charleston area and living in a hotel for the last 3 weeks, I have been eating out at almost every meal. My ABC experience: The staff has no idea of what customer service is, much less positive customer service. The individual who took my order didn't look at me until I said that it was apparent she didn't want to be there. I would recommend they all go to Chick-fil-a to see what excellent customer service is, especially since Charleston is known has the America's Polite City. The chicken pesto sandwich was nothing to write home about. The dining area was disguising. Napkins, straw wrappers, and even turkey was on the floor and in every corner. In the area of 4 free tables, only one had been wiped now and ready for the next customer. Overall, McAlister's (most similar/competitor) on Long Point Rd has better customer service, food and dining area.
(2)Lindsey B.
A chain but last night I had the beef chili and it was excellent. I had a half sandwich of roast beef. It had much neat, better than similar offerings at Panera Bread. The pastry dessert was excellent as well.
(3)Michael B.
Reasonably priced food and fairly good in terms of quality. Good coffee. Usually not crowded in the afternoon. Friendly staff. Very few plugs for wi-fi users.
(3)A G.
just what we expected. very clean, fast tasty food. gave it four stars for a "Fast Food" restaurant
(4)Meghan A.
When my mom and I went to the Low Country for my spring break a couple of years ago, we stumbled upon ABC in a hungry stupor. I was pretty nervous about trying the food. It seemed very Panera Breads-esque, and I really dislike Panera. But I was also craving sweet tea and a cinnamon bun, so we went in. We also went in there every day for the rest of the week. All of the food is delicious. It's fresh and well-prepared. The sweet tea is already prepared and tucked away with the sodas. And it's ten times better than Panera. We seriously went there at least once every single day either for breakfast, lunch or just a pastry to hold us over until dinner time. It was that good. Definitely go to ABC whenever you visit South Carolina. You must get a cinnamon bun, so fresh it melts in your mouth. Get two if you have to. This place is totally worth being fat for.
(5)John G.
Good food. Healthly options. But bathrooms are just nasty. If you have kids, avoid.
(2)Ava M.
If i could give this shit hole zero stars I would. I got the steak panini and it was absolutely dreadful. Even though the bread was panini pressed it was still undercooked and doughie, and not crispy at all. The whole sandwich was flavorless and gross. The mushrooms were straight out of the can and the meat was bland and rubber like. even the French roll on the side of my half and half was under baked and not crispy, almost very stale the French onion soup was far too salty They have tried to copy Panera but failed miserably What a waste of $9 STAY AWAYYYYY
(1)Carrie Neal W.
I just don't love it. Why is there not a Panera at Towne Center?? Sigh. Back in the day in Atlanta, the two used to run nose-to-nose for good lunch, even breakfast, sweets and dinner options. Panera is so much better. This is one of the few casual-food-but non-restaurant spots at Towne Centre (Qdoba and a couple other places being the rest of the choices) and it is Always. Busy. Annoyingly so. For decent service but overpriced and just - underwhelming stuff. I have had bagels, a turkey sandwich and a couple salads over the years. Not horrible but nothing to write home about. I can't even remember the names or descriptions of anything I have had (a turkey on French with lettuce, Swiss and cucumbers only doesn't count as they didn't think that up!). The store layout is awkward and there aren't enough tables outside, which is key because inside seating gets full quickly. I'd love to see this spot filled with a Zoe's Kitchen, a Corner Bakery (Cafe), a . . . guess we will see!
(2)Jenn B.
IT'S A TRAP! This place is not worth the money. PERIOD. I came here for lunch yesterday after killing some time wandering around the Towne Centere. The line was ridiculous, and I could tell most people were tourists, or just stopping in because it was convenient. I finally got to order and decided on the half and half, which said and "bowl" of soup and half a sandwich for $7.79. Which seemed steep. Then when I tried to order a "bowl" of soup, the cashier said the tomato basil was an extra dollar, because it was premium. I asked about the regular soups that came with the offer, and she said only the French Onion, and potato were not an extra dollar. Okay, I don't like those so I just stuck with the Tomato. So I go to get my HALF a sandwich, and I chose from the signature sandwiches menu. The girl then tells me it's ANOTHER dollar for a signature sandwich. The paninis are the one's that come with the offer. Okay, so I get HALF of a turkey club panini. SHE STILL CHARGED ME AN EXTRA DOLLAR! My total came to $10.27 for half a panini, which came with a single tomato slice, a single slice of cheese, a single strip of bacon and one slice of turkey. It came with a one ounce cup of honey mustard dipping sauce. Also the "bowl of soup" was a little 8 ounce cup that was about 2/3s of the way full. It came with a single slice of french bread. Also, I got a tap water, which I was surprised wasn't an extra freaking dollar. Needless to say I felt quite ripped off. To top it off the girl who brought me my food just looked at me, said my order, then practically flung my food onto the table. I would've returned to food, but I didn't want to be "that girl" and the place was packed. The food tasted alright and the atmosphere was nice, so I give an extra star for that. But I WILL NEVER COME BACK. COMPLETE RIP OFF!
(2)Amy C.
While shopping, my mother and I wanted a light lunch and saw that ABC was allegedly located somewhere in the shopping center. The signage on the building was kind of small, and the logo has changed since we last ate at an ABC (many years ago), but we finally found it after driving past a couple of times. I had the pick 2 with a house salad that was LOADED with cheese and a cup of the potato soup. While neither rocked my world, both were fresh tasting and well put together. The restaurant itself, on the other hand, could use some work. The tables needed to be bussed and the special snowflakes that work there could have been a little more motivated. A lot of standing around, not much cleaning or assembling. When asking if there were more napkins elsewhere, as both dispensers were empty, I got an eye roll and a hand on the hip. Luckily, I needed all of my extra money for Barry Manilow items from his concert that night, and didn't want to waste it on bail, so I let it slide. Lots of restaurant choices nearby, so they might want to tighten up the crew and space a bit. While I prefer Panera, ABC was A-OK.
(3)Anne A.
The service is decent and it is clean. However, the food is gross. I would describe it to be what Eating panera would be like after leaving it on the counter for two weeks. Nothing seems fresh or even made in the location which seems odd since the samdwhiches are made to order. This place should be replaced with a panera.
(2)Brittany H.
We had some great food, I had the Chardonnay Brie Salad and my boyfriend had the Waldorf chicken sandwich. They were wonderful!
(5)Blake F.
This place..... The location is perfect to grab food during a shopping day in Towne Center. All the employees greet with smiles and are very polite to order from. The space is clean and plenty of seating. I like eating here and sitting by the windows to people watch. I've had a few paninis and soups here. I've enjoyed them all. Their soups are pretty darn good. My only issue with this place is this, I order a sandwich (panini), a side of soup, and a drink. I sit down and eat it all. I then ponder to myself, I just paid how much for this and I am still starving??? Yeah, umm don't come here if you are really hungry unless you want to spend a ton of money for multiple grilled thin sandwiches and dinky cups of soup. It's just not worth it for me.
(2)Laura L.
Somewhere along the way, I came to believe that "Fill-in-the-blank Bread Company" = "Panera". Maybe it's because I'm used to seeing St. Louis Bread Company, which is, indeed the same as Panera. We were surprised when we walked in and it wasn't anything close to the menu that we know and love from up north. Setting aside unmet expectations, we ordered lunch. My husband and I each ordered a half-and-half meal option. I got the Chardonnay Brie salad and a chicken salad sandwich, and my husband got the buffalo chicken salad and gumbo in a bread bowl. First, the Chardonnay Brie salad. It was so SWEET, with nothing to balance it. I was definitely disappointed, because I usually love things with "Chardonnay" and "brie" in their title. The sandwich was simple, and thus was not terrible. My husband's whole meal could be described as "meh", in his words. Nothing stand-out, stellar, worthy of making us want to come back. Also, lunchtime on a weekday was surprisingly busy and very loud. Sorry, ABC, we're not fans.
(2)JP S.
What a mess. Maybe that it was a busy Saturday evening and they were understaffed.. but it was not all the businesses fault... the patrons contributed as well: There was an overabundance of annoying sub 8-year old ADHD kids with clueless parents (for example one parent let their child blow a whistle for 10-minutes). And if that was not bad enough, apparently the local assisted living center emptied their rooms as the other half of the patrons were psychotropic dependent seniors who had not qualms about stepping all over your stuff or bumping the back of your seat. It made me wonder if the place didn't exceed the fire marshall's limite on numbers of occupants, it was so darn crowded. Food came out sort of slow and they missed on an order, neglecting to come out with a beverage we ordered. After 12-minutes on line again, I got the cup of chocolate milk, only to return to a cold soup. Food was not special enought to warrant a return (ever). SaleebScore: Food: 5/10; Service: 6/10; Value: Poor; Atmosphere: (during busy): poor. Overall impression and recommendations: Avoid.
(1)Amy Lauren S.
Atlanta Bread isn't bad for a quick breakfast. My run club runs at Isle Of Palms on Saturday morning so we go to Atlanta Bread afterwards because long distance running gives you an appetite. Today we went after our 10 miler, sweaty and hungry, for some bagels and sandwiches and coffee. The food was good and service wasn't bad either. The bagels and sandwiches are a bit small, it seems like the bagels they use for the sandwiches are smaller than the ones you see. The main issue we had was the fan. We sat outside- being sweaty and everything, to spare the other customers from smelling us and hearing our runner conversations- and we really wanted the outdoor fans on. One guy went in to ask them to turn them on, and after talking to 2 workers, no one knew how to turn them on or really seemed to pay him much attention to find out. I don't really think it's a weird request to ask for a fan to be turned on at 8:30 AM during July, when it's hot outside, but the workers should at least know how.
(3)Scotty C.
This ABC location is really convenient for me in Mt Pleasant and being in the Towne Center shopping center. It's usually my go to spot if I am running errands over there. The staff is always friendly which is great. I love the bread bowls and the soups rotate daily. The Balsamic blue salad is one of my favorites as well. They have free WiFi too!
(4)Robert R.
ABC is always a nice place to come and have lunch. I enjoy the turkey bacon avocado sandwich with the tomato basil soup. Because of both of these selections I keep coming back! The sandwich is freshly made with crunchy onions, succulent turkey, and mouth watering lemon basil aioli. The soup is so enjoyable I feel like buying a tub of the stuff and taking it home, but with all good things gluttony is a killer.
(4)Brittany H.
Full Disclosure: This was my first job in high school, so I learned all of my sandwich making skills from them. (And not to toot my own horn, but I have great sandwich skills. Subway Sandwich Artists have nothing on me & the ABC Crew.) Moving on... Atlanta Bread is a great, quick spot if you're looking for something healthy to eat on the go. It's also a million times better than Panera. They're food is fresh and much tastier. Plus, I think their bread is better. Take that, Panera! All in all, great spot for a quick & tasty lunch!
(4)Hana M.
This place looks just like a panera!! But they have only 2 soups and didn't ask me if I wanted bread, fruit, or chips- I didn't even notice ill I sat down with this very odd, flabby piece of wannabe bread. I was like is this panera having an off day or something?! Then I realized I was at Atlanta bread company haha... I'm the one having an off day apparently. French onion soup is good and love my mocha chiller but this is not bakery quality bread and as such my panini wasn't crispy like I feel a panini should be. I would have preferred panera.
(3)Bobbie S.
For a company that has such a southern name, to serve tea that is made of syrup and not brewed is a travesty.
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