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Ted’s Bulletin

2911 District Ave, Fairfax, VA, 22031
  • (571) 830-6680
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  • Cat P.

    Ted's Bulletin is the perfect answer for someone who is looking for homey All-American classics in a more upscale setting than Silver Diner or your neighborhood greasy spoon. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. and is served the entire day. Fans of lunch and supper fare are also appeased here with comfort food, like meatloaf and their take on chicken-fried steak. Sides include quintessential options like mac and cheese and tator tots. Speaking of tator tots, Ted's Bulletin's tator tots are reason alone to come here. Their tator tots are amazing! They're these fat square things packed with lots of soft potato, the outside is deliciously crispy. I would come to Ted's and get multiple orders of the stuff. Last word on the tots: Even more of an attraction than the famed pop tarts and shakes! About the pop tarts, they're certainly a wild improvement over the toaster-prepared ones you can get from the supermarket. The interior is warm and gooey and not overly sweet; the outside is crisp. Service was pretty good at this location. Our server was attentive and always happy to recommend dishes. Ted's Bulletin would make a good place for a hangover meal or brunch with the fam on a lazy Sunday. This Ted's, thanks to its hot location, is packed even on a weeknight, but not crazy packed like True Food Kitchen (next on our list).

    (4)

  • Kari H.

    Ted's Bulletin is a hipster Cracker Barrel with country-style cookin' that would make Grandma proud but with a modern twist. Prepare thyself for generous portions and calories alike. The staff is likely working through some opening week kinks: drinks were mighty slow while we observed the bartender taking a loooooong break between filling the previous order and ours. Dining room is loud and online reservations were impossible. That said, despite the crowds, we were happily seated within 20 minutes after arrival. Our meals were served timely and delicious, and we'll be back to try the milkshakes and pop tarts next time I have the craving for sugar and fat. Welcome to the neighborhood Ted's!

    (4)

  • Chynna W.

    I've been here a few times for both dinner and brunch. The burgers and milkshakes are good, but the fried chicken is dry. The brunch items have all been good and they have awesome hot chocolate. The service at the Merrifield location is excellent.

    (4)

  • Ryan W.

    Double-dated it out to Ted's B in Merrifield. Had a great time over average drinks and better food. Fun, hip, trendy place made to resemble life back in the 1950's. Ordered the Tzatziki Greek burger and a pop tart for dessert. Fun fact: They air old cartoons on the TVs throughout the restaurant. Would I go back? Yes, but next time I'll go and try items off the breakfast menu.

    (4)

  • Judson W.

    It's hard to find a place these days that feels like a traditional diner. Ted's Bulletin is one of the few that stand out. Adding to the retro feel of the place is the projector constantly showing old movies in the dining room. It's a pretty cool experiencing eating dinner over Casablanca or Wizard of Oz. The menu is very expansive - from meatloaf to breakfast sandwiches to milkshakes. Whatever you do, DO NOT leave without trying their signature pop tarts. Heaven on a plate (or in a bag). Ted's Bulletin is a welcome addition to the Mosaic District right next to Matchbox and the Angelika Film Center.

    (4)

  • Liza K.

    I've been to Ted's 3 times, and every time that I go, I leave dissatisfied. :( The first time, I got the chicken and biscuits. The chicken was fine, the biscuit was dry, and the honey maple glaze just didn't do it for me--it was fine, but nothing great or delicious. The second time, I got the grilled cheese with bacon and soup, and it just tasted bland and very greasy. I understand that they do FRY the bread in butter, but it didn't have any flavor, and was not appetizing (didn't finish the sandwich.) The third and most recent time that I've been there I decided to get the TUBS (breakfast sandwich w/ eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese) because I love breakfast sandwiches. Unfortunately, the oily taste and texture that was apparent with the grilled cheese was here as well. I couldn't taste any flavors, just greas. I also tried the salted caramel pop tart, but it was overly salty. I'm not a fan of salted caramel flavored things in the first place, but my friend told me to have half of hers, so I did, and it was so salty to the point where I had to gulp down a few sips of water. I feel kind of bad writing this review, because I think Ted's has a great location, great menu, and the staff is friendly. They have the potential to be a better restaurant, just work on the food! Maybe ill try it again....

    (2)

  • Lawrence H.

    I've been here a couple times. I only come for breakfast though. Love breakfast food. I usually get the T.U.B.S. sandwich. It's like eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese on toast that's been grilled. Very good. A little greasy but good. It comes with hash browns that are shredded. I really like these types of hash browns vs the home fries. I usually get a side of their poptarts as well. Gotta get ine of these when you come. Very good. I've had the cinnamon rolls with some friends once. It was very good as well but I hear it's seasonal. Not sure how cinnamon rolls can be seasonal, but they are. If they're available, get one. I hear their adult milkshakes (alcoholic) are good, but haven't had a chance to have this yet. I want to try and come by here for lunch or dinner food to see what its like. But since I don't come THAT often, when I do, I alwayd want to get breakfast. Lol. Anyway, this place is kind of like a very good diner. Definitely worth a try.

    (4)

  • Cyndy K.

    Cyndy's Bottom Line: Great place for brunch and pop tarts Stopped by for a Bloody Mary. The restaurant was packed with people waiting for a table so we choose the bar area. Great seats in the front facing the big windows. We received excellent service by Katy!!! She was attentive and was able to maneuver the crowded area to provide menus, water, and take our orders. Love the blueberry cheesecake pop tarts. Delicious and additive...you will want more! Goes well with the nice crafted Bloody Mary. I stopped in for breakfast (3) days in a row and I love it. They are open for breakfast at 7am. I ordered the Jon's omelet which is made with spinach, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. A perfectly made omelet. You have a selection of a meat item so I choose turkey link sausage and it is served with hash browns. The turkey sausage is tasty and since it is turkey it doesn't make you feel guilty. You feel happy eating it The hash browns are the real hash browns. The potatoes are shredded in house and griddled to a golden brown crispy goodness.

    (4)

  • Haley E.

    Had such a great experience on Valentine's day here. Stopped in for a late dinner and was immediately greeted by the friendly hostess and sat right away. Food was wonderful, including the square tater tots and peanut butter bacon burger; who would have thought of such a combo! Only thing that did not make our experience perfect was the service we had. There was a lack of communication and understanding, but he was not terrible. He also very rarely stopped back by the table (only twice the whole meal) and he never refilled our waters. However, he did have good recommendations for the menu options. We will definitely be back, and maybe next time the service will be a little better. Definitely reasonably priced as well and awesome diner, old-school feel to it!

    (4)

  • Gil L.

    Score! They opened up a Ted's in G'Burg. Now I don't have to run to 8th and I or Falls Church To get fresh Pop Tarts!

    (4)

  • Wilson H.

    Last night we went to Teds for the first time. This place is excellent! We ordered appetizer pretzels which was excellent. For our main course we ordered blackened shrimp and fish & Tatters. The food was excellent. Everyone that works there was very friendly. We ordered deserts and took them home. Chocolate cake was delicious but the carrot cake was out of this world. I live across the street and will definitely be a regular here.

    (4)

  • Helen Z.

    Hubby and I came here for brunch. Our waitress Jessica was really nice and helpful in recommending foods. We ordered the cinnamon roll (which is a monster of a roll), and it was soooo delicious. We got the chicken and biscuits, and the big mark breakfast, which is like a breakfast sampler. The food was all well made and delicious. My husband ordered a caramel cappuccino and I got chai latte, both was really well made. The menu is also quite expansive, with many milkshake choices (even ones with liquor for adults). Great choice for brunch! Will come to try dinner here next time.

    (5)

  • Howard C.

    This place is good, but perhaps "too" good. I have gone to Ted's at least two or three times now and I have enjoyed the food and ambience and exploring the menu, as each of my visits have come at a different time of day. I am disappointed, however, at how difficult it is to get in. I called ahead at 9:28 AM on Saturday hoping to ease seating for my party of 6, of whom 5 are family visiting from out of town. I was told the earliest we could be seated at a party of that size was 12:00 noon. Seriously?! I could live with 10:15, even 10:30, but noon?! It's not their fault, I suppose, but it is frustrating that this neighborhood restaurant that is barely a mile from where I live is so inaccessible unless you go very early, very small, or on an uneventful weeknight. *sigh*

    (4)

  • Tamika B.

    Finally got here about a week ago; such an experience. I had the sloppy joe entree and my friend had the breakfast. We started out with the shrimp appetizer and ended with two of the best milkshakes I ever had. I took home two pop tarts and those were just as good and homemade. This is a place I would visit again and I am looking forward to it.

    (5)

  • Nikhil S.

    Good place if you have time for a leisurely meal - a four star place for sure. Minus one star for poor front desk management - called ahead for brunch and was quoted 20 minutes, only to arrive then wait for an hour with empty tables visible. The front desk "host" (Matthew) was vague and rude to boot - maybe he's new like the restaurant but it's a shame that such a quality place gave such a poor first impression. Luckily the wait staff was amazing and the food was delicious - so we left in a better mood than at first - certainly not worth a one hour wait, but shame on us for sticking it out that long. Pop tarts, steak n tots, sprouts with blue cheese, and especially the fried chicken & biscuits were all delicious. The best part was the milkshake, along with the friendly service once seated. Will come back in a few months, and would give 4 stars if the wait was shorter & quoted properly - hope they figure out the seating management, because it really is a great restaurant!

    (3)

  • Meredith B.

    I have been meaning to check out Ted's Bulletin in Barracks Row for a while and just never got around to it so I was thrilled when I found out that they were opening one in Merrifield in the Mosaic District. I finally was able to go last night. The place was pretty crowded for Tuesday night dinner. When we first walked in, I was a little disoriented. There was a bar, which was packed and no host to be found. Luckily someone spotted our confusion and pointed us to the left where a small host stand stood. After being seated, my friend and I started going through the menu. On Tuesday they have a Burger and Milkshake special for 17.99 which I decided to do. My friend did the corned beef and hash (since they serve breakfast all day). I got the "Popeye" burger which was made with spinach, caramelized onions, and boursin cheese. Overall the burger was excellent. My only complain would be that the spinach kept falling off because it was raw. Maybe if they had cooked it a little it would have stayed on better. We finished off the meal with one of their famous poptarts. We got the strawberry and even though we were already stuffed, finished it. It was quite a treat. Overall, I loved this place. It would be a great option if you wanted a nicer atmosphere but also wanted kid friendly food. I will definitely be coming back.. and maybe on a Monday night to try the Pot Pie special!

    (4)

  • Alejandra J.

    It took a few minutes for our server to greet us but after that it was top notch and attentive service through the end of the meal. The food was amazing and you could tell the fruit was very fresh. I am taking off a star only because we ordered the tarts and instead of coming out with the rest of our order, they came out right away. I would have wanted our server to tell me it would come out right away so I could have waited and ordered them at the end of our meal. They make a great dessert! Overall great experience and will be coming back! Great for kids too!

    (4)

  • Audrey Z.

    Had lunch there today. Great service but the food was just okay...overpriced but poor quality. Definitely won't go back.

    (2)

  • Jenée P.

    I am a big fan of Ted's Bulletin. They are consistently good, however, they need to train their hostesses better. Their servers are awesome and the kitchen is awesome. But their hostesses are mediocre. Before you say hey you don't understand what they go through. Actually I do. I have been a hostess before so I know the job. You are the first impression the guest encounters. It's the only reason I am giving them four stars instead of five. So keep up the good work servers and kitchen crew! And definitely order the tomato soup with grilled cheese. If you pass on a milkshake then your judgement in life is questionable.

    (4)

  • Joseph K.

    I love corned beef hash and wasn't sure how anyone could ever make it so unappetizing. Also, it's not as good as the one in DC

    (2)

  • K. S.

    Ted's is a great place to take the family for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The atmosphere has a vintage feel and the meal portions are huge. The kids and I really love the Homemade Pop-Tarts ( Strawberry is my favorite). The milkshakes are yummy and the service is good too.

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    I called ahead for a table of 16 plus a baby, 4 guest ended up having to cancel which was 12 plus a baby and the manager told me since it's really full and also a Saturday during brunch I maybe would have to sit separate from my group so of course I said ok and was sort of angry but was hoping to have one table.... We ended up all sitting together and the server was awesome the food was sooo good ! My fiancé had poptarts, a shake, and a peanutbutter burger and loved everything. BLT bites were amazing. Garden breakfast burrito was really tasty!! My friend got the biscuits and gravy and said it was really good. I was just really happy with everything and it was also my first time there so yeah we are definitely going back (with just us 2 lol) and we are extremely thankful they accommodated a large party even though it's really inconvenient since they have mostly booths. 5 stars!!

    (5)

  • cherry h.

    Nice place. Horrible service! I ordered the breakfast burrito. I asked it I could substitute scramble eggs with egg whites. The waitress stated they could. The burrito came out and had scramble eggs. I told the waitress about it. The waitress just looked at me and said sorry.

    (1)

  • Roberto B.

    Not recommended for parties more than 4. Along with the normal long wait til if you have parties more than 4 is a hassle for them. They will then try to put you in another restuarant that can accomodate. Might as well go somewhere else. Nothing worth it here other than people thinking it is a cool place with pop tarts.

    (1)

  • Erik H.

    WOW! I visited Ted's in DC and enjoyed breakfast on a few occasions. Today, I'm sold on the Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, And Macaroni & Cheese! This was the best Prime Rib in a very long time. The law time I remember this quality of Prime Rib was from Sir Walter Raleigh in Greenbelt, Md. My first choice was the Caesar Salad with shrimp added to start. It was at that moment I overlooked being at Ted's For dinner on a winter weather evening. You know when you watch a movie with a Diner scene and everyone is eating? Only this scene the food is really good and the staff bring customer service to another level. Ted's has it right on tonight and they should be acknowledged for a job well done. I failed to take a picture of the presentation as the food looked so good. The staff made sure the drinks were full and the sounds of really Old WWII music was playing in the background. Then there's the bakery..... Why would they do that to me? I wanted to taste everything on the display. Talk about diet? I did more damage here tonight than on Thanksgiving! Game Over I'm Done! I fully recommend visiting this location and ordering the Prime Rib. Leave room for desert or you will be doing what I'm doing..... Ordering Everything to Go in the bakery! awesome Job Ted's Bulletin!

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    Great brunch, great staff, Ryan and Pete are a lot of fun. Walk of Shame breakfast burrito is perfect.

    (4)

  • Lara Y.

    Fun atmosphere and friendly staff. SO many choices - it was difficult to choose just one! Will definitely be back soon to keep trying their offerings. LOVE the pop tarts!

    (4)

  • Joshua B.

    My partner and I had dinner for our anniversary, and we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is a nice, relaxed throwback vibe, with friendly staff. The food was really stellar. We had pretzels and beer cheese to begin with and the pretzels were soft and chewy, and the dip was a nice blend of flavors. I had the chicken biscuits which were AMAZING. Hands down some of the best chicken biscuits I've ever eaten. Breakfast potatoes in the side were great too. My partner had a roasted chicken in a white BBQ sauce. It was flavorful, but nothing to write home about. Also, the chicken was a touch dry for our taste. Not bad, just not even close to as good as the chicken biscuits. For dessert we each had a pop-tart; He a cinnamon and brown sugar, and key lime for me. There's a reason people rave about them, they were great, and what a fun way to end a meal. I will certainly be back, and have already reccomend it to several friends.

    (4)

  • Christy C.

    I love the fact that they serve breakfast all day, and their coffee and desert menu made it an even more attractive place to go to! We came in on a Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't terribly crowded, were seated upon walking in. We had a good server, professional, attentive, and very friendly. The food was good too, though the portion can be increased. Overall a very happy experience, will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Aimee H.

    This place was pretty cool. First time there, I really liked the vibe. Our server was super awesome and was able to recommend different mimosas and drinks for everyone. The food portions were a lot bigger than I was expecting, but I'm not complaining! The milkshakes were deeeeelicious. I'm definitely going to go back for more--I hear the pop tarts are really good!

    (5)

  • Viky O.

    I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time but unfortunately I left disappointed. Our server was really nice however, they were not really attentive. When our food arrived to table it was cold and some of my order was wrong. I tried to make the best of it but left highly disappointed and unsure if I'd return. Perhaps I came in on an off day.

    (2)

  • Stephanie K.

    Good food, good service! Wish they'd absorb the space occupied next door by horrific cyclone anayah's.

    (5)

  • Shannon A.

    Had a late sunday brunch there. The place is new, nice and service is great. I got the chicken and biscuits which was very unremarkable: dry biscuits and chicken fingers, so stay away from that. Also, they don't take reservations, which is really annoying. Also the sandwiches are soaked in butter. The place is definitely an artery clogger, but the place is nice. Pop-Tarts are cool, but not enough to make this a 'destination'. Your mileage may vary....

    (3)

  • J. P.

    I love the atmosphere here! One particular waiter, his name was Anthony! He was so nice and funny! Every time I come back here, I've always been wowed! Keep it up, guys!

    (5)

  • Jonathan P.

    Solid comfort food with an "adult" twist. The Mac and cheese and tater tots were my favorite. The restaurant's layout and atmosphere were also very cool. I'd definitely want to go back to try their breakfast menu options.

    (4)

  • Hayley M.

    My boyfriend and I came here for dinner before popping over to the Angelika Theater for a movie. We called ahead and were told there was no wait. We arrived and were told 20 minutes to wait, but then our buzzer buzzed immediately. I think they're still working out the kinks, but our server at our table was great and very talkative and helpful. Maybe almost too talkative....Anyway, here's what we got: APP: Fried Pretzel sticks with the MOST memorable cheese sauce.EVER. ENTREES: Shrimp Kabobs with Brussel Sprouts and Mac & Cheese. Not sure why I went with the kabobs, but the sides were way more impressive than the entree. My boyfriend got the Prime Rib special with Cream of Spinach and Mashed Potatoes. I had a piece of his juicy Prime Rib and it was great. His sides were delicious too. I should've ordered what he had, but would have never finished it. The portion was huge! DRINK: I got this delicious rosemary, blackberry & sparkling wine cocktail and my boyfriend got a bourbon cocktail. Both looked and tasted great. I'll definitely be back here to try the brunch AND the amazing looking desserts and adult milkshakes :)

    (4)

  • Pep P.

    I really liked the decor and what the restaurant represents. They were kid friendly and their portion size for kiddos was very good, actually larger than I felt the adult meals were. We went there for a late brunch. I enjoyed the corned beef hash with eggs and then the upcharge of the poptart. I wasnt blown away, but it was tasty. I did think it was overpriced once you had to pay $3.00 for the tart on an already $13 breakfast that was just a hash of potatoes and corned beef ad some eggs. The eggs werent overly fluffy or yolky- they werent crisp around the edges which I dont like. The potatoes werent luscious or anything different. The corned beef however, was very tender and good. That redeemed the dish. I enjoyed the outer pastry of the poptart but was disappointed in the filing. I expected it to ooze out. All the flavor seemed to be in the pastry and not the filling, it was almost non existent. My husbands was the same- no real filling inside. You can see it, but it was so light and the taste was non existent. Not sure why they skimp there when that is there claim to fame. Even so, I would try other offerings there and give it another shot.

    (3)

  • Margaret C.

    We recently ate here to celebrate my stepson's birthday. The service and atmosphere were great. This is not the place you come to watch your waistline. The menu is filled with delectable items that are super caloric, but super yummy. My husand started with the pretzel accompanied by cheese sauce. He's a sucker for pretzels and thought they were pretty good. My stepson and I split fried green tomatoes with guac, bacon, and arugla. Delicious!!! For our entrees, I had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and mac/cheese, my husband had the meatloaf with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes, and my stepson had the ultimate breakfast sandwich. Overall, we were all pleased with our meals. The portions are generous and you leave feeling satisfied. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Juan Z.

    Overpriced!!!! Teds food is good but its overpriced. They want $15 for Rueben? I got a tomato soup and grilled cheese ($10). It was good but I got two pickle slices not a whole pickle. Come on Ted, I paid $10 can I get a pickle spear? We ordered Orange juice and we got a shot of Orange juice for $3.50. Ted originates from West Virginia but is charging New York City prices.

    (3)

  • Dek R.

    I have been to the Eastern Market location before (few years back), liked the burger and the whiskey ball there. So, I was in the Mosaic District when I decided to go eat at this one, and sorry I was a bit disappointed. The service was pretty good, the décor is quite good too, but what I ordered was not. I mean it wasn't like bad or inedible or poorly done - I think the fault is in the recipe. Chicken noodle soup: The broth was saltier than I expected and the chicken pieces were too big, dry, and borderline flavorless. There were carrots and celeries in it but they had no taste! Buttermilk Country Fried Steak: Again, the main flavor in this dish - salt! The sauce was not any good either, but the worst part is - I could not taste the steak at all. The side of Tater Tots was well done, but again, it was also very salty. I will go to this place again, but I will not try the above, I am confident they make awesome cocktails (did not order any this time).

    (3)

  • Sandy M.

    Asked for the corn beff hash extra crispy and it was soft and mushy. Service OK, but not great and very over priced.

    (1)

  • Jillian M.

    Really enjoyed the food at this restaurant defiantly go back again! I had chicken and waffles. Really yummy and I had a shake on the side . White Russian shake . The server was ok ! But I am very picky when it comes to service because I used to run restaurants for a living! Definitely worth checking out ! Good luck!

    (4)

  • Nick F.

    Very good food. Great service. A lot of choices and everything looked good. Breakfast served all day. Will be back again for sure

    (5)

  • Sheila F.

    Wait time was an hour, but it was right at lunchtime on a holiday. We snacked on a Brown Sugar & Cinnamon pop tart and would have willingly sampled everything else in the bakery section if we hadn't applied a bit of willpower. Seated in our booth I noticed that we could actually hear ourselves talk, even though the restaurant was clearly full. Nice! Our server was great and efficiently helped us get our meals and the check so we'd make it in time to our movie. Husband ordered pancakes, eggs, and hash browns. Two thumbs up. Daughter ordered South West Virginia burger. Nice and crispy on the outside (cooked well done). Two thumbs up. I ordered Veggie Wrap. Fruit cup contained berries instead of melon. Yay. Wrap didn't have advertised Boursin cheese in it--lost a "thumb" for that, but it was still good. So one thumb up. We'll go back!

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    We came to this location for the first time yesterday and brought a friend who had never been to a Ted's before. We had excellent service from everyone and the wait for our table was actually shorter than they estimated, which is always nice. Our server recommended the Popeye sandwich with Chicken so I got that and so did my husband. It was my first time getting anything that wasn't breakfast and it was really good and unique. My friend enjoyed his meal as well. So glad to have a Ted's close by now! Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Graham E.

    Delicious comfort food and great service! I would rank it 5 stars but it is a tad pricey and can get too crowded on weekends...

    (4)

  • John S.

    I'm a big fan of Ted's Bulletin--I've been here three times so far and never have been disappointed. The atmosphere is arts/deco/depression era, including some period cartoons (authentic, but sanitized) shown on the walls. Food is pricey, but incredible. I usually start with one their cocktails, which pleases me to find a lot of old-fashioned and bourbon inspired selections. I've had the chicken fried steak and the prime rib (that I can recall), and both of them were DYNAMITE. The shakes were also some of the best examples of the breed I've had EVER. I've indulged in the million-dollar shake (? can't recall the name, but it's got a shot of scotch in it), and it IS delicious...if perhaps not worth the $18 asking price. My wife has had the cedar plank salmon, and she usually finishes it so fast she has to wait on me for another 30 minutes as I finish my steak. I brought my parents once, and my dad said, completely wide-eyed: "John, I don't know if you know this, but a burger and shake is probably my most favorite meal." And then he was quiet as he contemplated that thought with every bite of his gourmet burger and shake. I have scarcely see him show emotion such as this. I've had the key lime pie, and an ice cream/brownie, which were both the same awesome caliber as everything on the menu, but I can't bring myself to try the gourmet pop tart. I'm sure they are delicious, but I just can't bring myself to spend 'Ted's Bulletin' kind of money on a fancy pop tart. Service is what you'd expect to find in a upper mid end eatery such as this--professional, curteous, but they're there to do a job and won't charm your pants off. GO to Ted's Bulletin...bring a fat wallet, though.

    (5)

  • Curtis H.

    My sister and brother-in-law and nephew came into town and we went to Ted's for lunch. It is always busy in there and weren't sure if we'd get a table. We decided to wait the 15 minutes with a glass of wine and a couple of appetizers. We ordered and got the popcorn shrimp, the favorite of my 4 year old nephew, and the BLT bites. Both were fantastic!! Our wine still had not arrived. At this point our table was ready, though I really don't think it was 15 minutes. The bartender came to our table to apologize for the delay in getting us our wine and gave us a complimentary home made cherry and lime pop tart. Deeee- lish!! We were served by Christina. She was sweet, polite and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. She gave several suggestions, all of which were fantastic. There was never a time that she was difficult to find or anything but on-point. We all left fat and happy, ready to tackle the natural history museum! Definitely would recommend it to friends!

    (5)

  • Allie P.

    The adult milkshakes are the best! I recommend the key lime pie! If you're looking for something sweet then try one of their delicious Pop tarts( I had the berry tart). The food over all is pretty good and service is pretty decent as long as it's not too busy.

    (4)

  • Anne M.

    The Rachel at the Ted's in Reston was delicious. The chicken fried steak/mashed potatoes at the Mosaic were awful. Potatoes and gravy were cold and the steak was too thick and tough to enjoy. The gravy actually had a skin on it, which tells me that it'd been sitting out. The grilled cheese was good, but the tomato soup was so sweet - it tasted like spaghetti sauce.

    (2)

  • Roanna O.

    My husband and I had dinner at Ted's a few nights back. The wait was pretty long, but the food is fantastic so we didn't mind. Our server was really good. She was super friendly and attentive. I would have probably requested her next time. She is a real asset to that restaurant. We were seated next to a hostess stand, or at least an area where they congregate just inside the dining room entrance. Right after we got our food, one of the off-duty employees, who sounded intoxicated, decided to tell his customer service horror story of the night. This story included about 10 F-bombs and tales of how he cannot do something magical with a salad. We sat through the first version silently. The next telling to another hostess was enough. We couldn't even hear ourselves talk. This guy was yelling over the music. We finally asked our server to ask him to move away from our table and tell his story elsewhere. She was embarrassed and apologetic. He obviously felt bad and didn't realize that anyone could hear him. No big deal. It happens. Totally forgiven. I actually felt bad for him because he really did feel terrible. After this ended, one of the Asian hostesses decided that she did not think we were right in pointing out that we didn't want to listen to that profane story and proceeded to give me dirty looks again, and again, and again. She covered her name tag with her hair so I couldn't even get a name. I realize she was, like 18 years old, but she should be trained that MY experience is what matters, not the experience of an off-duty employee and her feelings about our speaking up. I got the rest of my meal to go and we left. She should be retrained to understand that we had every right to request that obscenities not be shouted in our general direction. The server offered to comp our meal, but we didn't feel that was appropriate since the food and service was otherwise so good. She brought us a couple of homemade pop tarts and wished us well. The whole thing would have just been dropped if that hostess had not insisted on making us uncomfortable for speaking up. Needless to say, we won't be returning to Ted's in the near future. I cannot support that hostess's employment if she cannot support my right to have a Valentine's Day dinner with my husband without an F-Bomb filled rant two feet from our heads. She should have minded her own business and left us alone. She chose to go by our table each time and glare at me and also glare over my husband's head at me while I tried to eat my meal. If she had left me alone, I would have never even thought to write this review. I am still so angry at her treatment of us that I needed to come here and tell my Yelpers what happened. So that's that. We will find a new breakfast joint, appetizer/bar spot, and special dinner spot. This town has a million places to go.

    (3)

  • Erica R.

    Ted's is a fun joint! I like the theme of the restaurant and they have great food and drinks. The service is always good and it is a place I visit almost every time I am in the area. Yay, Ted's!

    (5)

  • Brittany B.

    Came for Sunday brunch around 1:00, and surprisingly had no wait at all! I think this location is more family oriented than the 2 DC locations, and therefore it may be busier here earlier on in the day for brunch, bc there weren't alot of 20 somethings coming in after 12 for brunch (like me). Anyway, the food was delicious, the service was quick and friendly, and the ambiance is wonderful. I love how they play classic old movies on several screens throughout the restaurants (like chitty chitty bang bang, mary poppins etc.). We ordered their bottomless coffee pot to share, 2 mimosas, and one of their famous homemade poptarts-the blueberry cheesecake kind. The mimosas are pricey, and they do not do any bottomless option, so we just had one each. The poptart was a yummy, gimmicky way to start off. We also ordered the pancakes with eggs and hashbrowns, and their famous Ted's tomato soup and grilled cheese. I added tomato and bacon to the grilled cheese, and it was SO good. I would probably not order it again, because I think I can make that at home, but it was absolutely delicious and warming on a freezing winter day. The counter/bar area up front looked like a wonderful place to sit and have some coffee and breakfast and read the paper, or bring a date for a boozy milkshake and poptart. They also have a really good list of cocktails and desserts/homemade pies, and a daily food special every day of the week, including a prime rib night. Our waiter, Marvin, was so friendly, smiley, and helpful. The food came out right on time, and overall, we had a wonderful Sunday brunch and will definitely be back. Just a heads up, apparently you can call ahead to put your name on their wait list, but they do not take reservations through opentable.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    I now give it 3 stars. Unlike my 1st visit last week, my 2nd experience was disappointing. I ordered the Chicken Bisquit breakfast w/ Home Fries. The best part was the Fried Chix,crispy and juicy, but the bisquits were under-done, raw and doughy in the middle. The outside was crunchy and i picked it off, but couldn't eat the rest. The home fries were ok,most wouldn't agree,but i prefer mine very crispy. I was hoping a server might ask me about the remaining bisquits on the plate, but that didn't happen. Otherwise good and attentive service. At $12, it wasn't worth it.

    (3)

  • Luisa R.

    Corky style! Lovely place to just have a cup of coffee and a homemade pop tart (salted caramel was too salty for my taste). Service was so friendly! Thank you Ana for teaching me what a dirty chai is! I will get this next time :) Silent movies on the screens were the final touch! Can't wait to come back and try the food! Ana, the barista recommended Thursday's specials!

    (4)

  • Scott M.

    I ordered the chicken and biscuits the latter being dry as a bone, having to slather butter in order to make it edible. My dining partner order chicken fried steak which was tough,The gravy was okay though. Even the side green beans were underwhelming and there was so much bacon in it which provided no flavor. For dessert I ordered the four layer carrot cake.The taste of cream cheese icing was overwhelming and the cake was actually horrible I ended up throwing it away...carrot cake is my favorite and the slice at safeway is tons better than this signature dessert. It's best that you think of this place as an upscale Denny's then you'll be okay with the food.

    (1)

  • Fabian M.

    Went here on 3/15/2015 for a cousins birthday. A group of 12. My bro in law made the call ahead (no reservations) at 2:30pm in order to get a table at or around 5pm. We all arrived at 5pm and ended up waiting a full hour before being seated. My bro in law let it be known how pissed he was that making a call ahead at the time he was told to in order to get seats by 5pm meant nothing. The manager came to the table and started off by saying he did not have to seat our "large group". So he never even bother to say sorry for inconvenience etc. Just basically made it sound like him doing the bear minimum of his job was doing us a favor. As for food, it was okay. Meatloaf with a ton of ketchup on it that I scraped off (tasted better without). Mash-potatoes and asparagus. All decent. But certainly not 16 dollars worth of goodness. The wait staff was fantastic, which I commend them since management seem to have no clue whats going on.

    (2)

  • Kelsey C.

    I absolutely loved this place. I'm a huge fan of the 1920s and 30s so I was delighted by the decor and the music. Rudolph playing on a projector was a great touch for the holiday season. I even love the smell when you walk in. The food was amazing, I had the taco salad and my boyfriend had the pot pie designated for Monday nights. We shared sides of the bacon and blue cheese brussel sprouts and Taylor tots. It was all delicious, the brussel sprouts were my favorite. We chose 2 pop tarts to go, Brown sugar and peppermint fudge. They were good and better than Kellogg's but not mind blowing. The only things that would make the experience better is cloth napkins and if our particular waitress had been a bit friendlier. Ted's Bulletin is definitely one of my new favorite restaurants.

    (5)

  • Martha C.

    I want to love this place. It's got great atmosphere and cool decor. The service is okay (they gets points for effort) but I just don't love the food. A few weeks after opening, I came for lunch and it was very busy. I ordered the BLT bites and the short rib sandwich. The service was prompt. The BLT bites are a slice of fried green tomato topped with bacon, diced tomatoes and greens. It had good flavor but was too greasy. The short rib sandwich, which the waiter said was great, was anything but. It was barely warm and bland and the meat was very fatty. It was pretty awful. I also has the warm strawberry poptart for dessert. That poptart was so good I forgave them the yucky sandwich and resolved to give them another try. Today, I came in for a late bite and ordered the Mac & Cheese. It was warm and had good texture but was super bland even after adding a weeks worth of salt. It's like no one tastes the food before they plate it. Such a pity, but the food is what keeps you coming back to a restaurant. Ted is not pulling my water retaining self in again. Maybe I should have come for breakfast....

    (2)

  • Jennifer W.

    Very delish! Homemade everything! Yumminess!we tried salmon, corn beef hash, pop tart, and other bfast foods. Eggs were the bomb! !! Nate was great with service! 5 *s from us!

    (5)

  • Sambo R.

    Great food. Amazing seasonings makes this home cooking/dinner style establishment a must go too. Be sure and check out their day specials and the dessert pop tarts. Plenty parking in bear by free parking decks. Dine in has large seating area.

    (4)

  • Kristina K.

    Well, unfortunately, wild horses did drag me in: a friend's birthday dinner necessitated a return visit. Although not thrilled about having to come back, the decision was made before my weighing in and I had to be there. While we waited for the rest of the party to arrive, the bartender was attentive and, upon being seated, our waitress was top notch. Case in point: our group wanted to share a few dishes family style and she plus team went through the trouble of cutting sandwiches into quarters like your fave great aunt would do in long-ago childhood memories. Super. Sadly, the quality of the food did not improve with the turnaround in service. While the tomato soup actually tasted like it was made from the fruit mentioned in its title (yes, tomatoes are not veggies), all else once again did not live up to expectations. For instance, I could only take a small nibble of the rueben sandwich before putting it aside for good so lucky for me about not being particularly hungry--so much for the menu's claims of best in town. As another example, the chicken 'n biscuits were passable but only based on the pseudo-crispy skin factor. The pepperoni rolls were odd in that large pieces of sausage were rolled in dough--overall not bad after the surprise factor passes but I wouldn't, however, order these again. The rest of the supper got lost in the recesses of the mind where bad meals go to die. The waitress was sweet enough to bring out a lit tart for our birthday pal but, alas, even this treat did not save the day.

    (2)

  • Layla L.

    I'm not a fan of their food, I think it's pretty subpar but I love the peanut butter chocolate banana milkshake. There are bits of peanuts in it that give it a nice crunch. I usually go in just to order a milkshake to go. The pop tarts are overrated.

    (3)

  • Poriya M.

    This was my first and probably the last time I would visit Bulletin. We started with a bowl of tomato soup which was so bad we had to send back, it tasted like they just microwaved a can of Campbell's tomato soup which is not bad but I can buy for 99 cents not $6. The Brussels sprouts with blue cheese and bacon was decent but now wow and the Walk of Shame Burrito was nothing special at all, next door Chipotle is 100 times better! The meat was hard the taste was blah! Apparently Bulletin is known for its milkshake and pop tarts but we were so disappointed that didn't want o spend another 5 minutes in there.

    (3)

  • Caroline F.

    I've come here twice and had a better experience the first time. I had French toast and it was delicious, more than I could eat. The second time I had grilled cheese and tomato soup, and it was good, but nothing special- just plain old white sandwich bread. Now that I've tried their a specialty there's no reason I would order it again. That said, I feel like k was ripped off of my $11 for something that would've costed $7 at Panera. The chicken and biscuits were great, but the chicken was a bit fatty and really the dish was overpriced. The only thing that came with a surplus of food was the chicken Parmesan, which was surprisingly good for a breakfast place. All in all, come for breakfast (or order breakfast food if you come for any other meal).

    (4)

  • Darlene Y.

    Ok, let's just be real now. HOME MADE POP TARTS!! None, of that mass produced nonsense. They had a great breakfast menu, but the best was the pop tarts. My table ordered to share the PEANUT BUTTER BACON POP TART, and the BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE POP TART. In my opinion the blueberry stuck out to me the most. Granted, both options are super sweet, but they are must tries! Grab a black coffee, and I'll bet you can't just take one bite. :D ENJOY!

    (4)

  • Nikki C.

    This place is great. Only thing annoying how long the wait was for brunch. So I suggest calling ahead or making reservations. Sat at bar instead which I didn't mind, because I wanted to eat and go. First off, great service. Very friendly bar staff, attentive, and enthusiastic. Ordered milkshakes, which were delicious! Then the food. I got pancakes with eggs and toast and it was all great, the pancakes I thought were better than ihops. Very sweet and fluffy. Eggs were good and so was the sourdough toast. The food came very fast! The place is clean, and cozy. I love that you can just go in and order to go at the front counter too. It makes for a very fun, nice neighborhood joint. This is my to go place for breakfast now. Oh and of course u have to try the homemade poptarts! Best you'll ever have.

    (4)

  • Thomas J.

    The bartending was pretty much failtastic. Their poptarts were kinda unremarkable. The pastry was overly-thick and too dry and crumbly. Similarly, the pastry on their pepperoni-rolls somehow managed to be even tougher than the 1000 years under a hot-light stick-pepperoni at the appetizers' cores. The big breakfast was decent, at least, but nothing I'd go out of my way for.

    (2)

  • Juan Carlos Anh T.

    As an uncle with duties to his nieces this place takes the cake in giving the kids what they want consistently and it's great to see them clean the plate. Even over a simple dish such as chicken fingers and French fries or buttered pasta. I always seem to be stuck in a rut when I go here because any day of the week, hour of the day, I can have breakfast food and their breakfast dishes are top notch and super filling especially the biscuits and gravy. The one caveat from them getting a full 5 stars is the wait times - I know something that's out of their hands but the call ahead service to book a table then being told you have to wait another 15 minutes before your table is ready is a bit burdensome. Overall I enjoy the food and seeing how my two little buddies like finishing off their dishes with a poptart to finish off their meal.

    (4)

  • Lex S.

    Great food and atmosphere! Kids welcome! Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Tomato soup and grilled cheese are a good pair.

    (4)

  • Cecile R.

    This restaurant charged me twice. I reported to my bank as fraud. One transaction was at 6:00 pm and the next transaction was at 9:00 pm. Our server named "JW" appeared nice and courteous, but apparently had us paying twice. Beware! Better pay cash or be a victim of fraud! Food and or drinks not wirth it!

    (1)

  • Joshua L.

    Let me start off with saying this, I love Ted's Bulletin. That is, I love Ted's Bulletin on Barracks Row and in Reston Town Center. If I was rating them, they would get 5 stars all the way. But this is a review for the Ted's Bulletin in the Mosaic District and unfortunately my two experiences there have been sub-par. So first off, their timing when it comes to both reservations and also wait times is way off. I shouldn't have to call in at 8:30am, be told to show up at 9:30am to be seated, and then show up at 9:15am and be seated at 11:00am. Secondly, their service leaves much to be desired. Both times, different items were forgotten by our waiter/waitress. The first time it was an adult milkshake, and the second time it was a pop tart. Lastly, the quality of food/delivery of food to the table left much to be desired. Look usually Ted's Bulletin is spot on with their food, but once again this is a review for the Ted's Bulletin in the Mosaic District. First off, when you ask for a hot pop tart, it shouldn't be given to you cold. Then when a manager comes to rectify the issue, he shouldn't then give you another cold pop tart. Secondly, if a sandwich has four things on it (bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheese) you shouldn't forget one of the items. I honestly want this Ted's Bulletin to be just as fantastic as their locations in Reston and DC. I'm hoping that I can come back and edit my review soon and make it a great review. But right now, after two sub-par dining experiences, I can't give Ted's Bulletin in the Mosaic District anything higher than a 2 stars.

    (2)

  • Jennifer P.

    Ted's Bulletin is quality quality quality. Fantastic food and huge portions. Perfect for a breakfast or dinner date. The entrees are pricey but since the portions are so large we usually just split an entree and it's more than enough food. The homemade poptarts are excellent.

    (5)

  • Brittany L.

    Came for the first time for happy hour with coworkers. Ibhad heard great things about their adult milkshakes and poptarts. I was definitely not disappointed. I had a white Russian milkshake which was delicious. You could taste the alcohol in the background which was nice. You could tell they didn't go light on it. There appetizers where very good as well. Many of us got the pretzels and beer cheese fondue. All of us raved about it. The cheese was so creamy and flavorful. I also had the mini blt bites which were very well done. A nice thick slab of bacon sat on a delicious fried green tomatoes. All around a well thought out dish. The other favorites at the table were the mini sloppy joe and chicken & biscuit sliders. The service was good as well. We were a large group and the server was prompt and attentive. Our food also came out in a timely manner especially for such a big group during peak hours. All around great experience, I will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • John K.

    Awesome food with an old school atmosphere. Friendly service and reasonable prices.

    (5)

  • Victoria K.

    Ted's bulletin is pretty good. They have standard, heavy diner fare. Service is friendly and attentive. I ordered a grilled cheese with tomato and avocado and my friends chose breakfast food. Everyone was happy with the food and the portions are large. I took a strawberry poptart to go and it was delicious. Sooo much better than the boxed variety. Give them a try!

    (4)

  • Leslie H.

    I always go for places that offer breakfast all day and tater tots. Its my downfall. A recent lunch included a vegetarian breakfast burrito and a salted caramel potart. It was delicious. I will say that the eggs in the burrito were a little under for my liking but I fully admit that I am picky about my eggs. My co-worker had a taco salad that looked pretty great. I've been to several locations of Ted's - Mosaic holds up the good name. Service was efficient and our waiter was personable always a plus.

    (4)

  • Julie V.

    Great for the whole family. Opens early for families with young children. Beats any of the other breakfast places in the area. Be sure to call ahead and get your name in the lust in weekends or holidays. Peppermint milkshake is delicious.

    (4)

  • Katie C.

    I haven't had anything bad from here! the poptarts are delicious and fresh made in the front of the restaurant (we were watching them for a bit while waiting for a table. it was mezmerizing...lol) the salmon, mac and cheese, and asparagus was perfect. I came here for breakfast too and got the breakfast sandwich which was huge and greasy but still good. (hello hangover cure). the staff is friendly and attentive. it gets really packed for brunch, so get here early enough. oh yeah, the milkshakes!!! don't sleep on them. sooo good. i'm impressed with this place, will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Angeline C.

    This restaurant was awesome!!!! The look and feel is so unique and old fashioned down to the newspaper menu. My boyfriend and I went for breakfast and got the blueberry cream cheese pop tart and the walk of shame burrito. Both were phenomenal! And we also got one of their "adult shakes" to share called the nutty professor. So good! Highly recommend this place and definitely will be back to try lunch and dinner. They also have yummy dinner specials that are different every night of the week! Service was also on point. We sat in the bar area where the bartenders were also serving and she frequently came around the bar to check on us despite how busy and packed it was. She was very friendly and a pleasure to have her serving us.

    (5)

  • Annie G.

    I've eaten here twice and both times it was okay, but not great. The poptarts are amazing and deserve 5 stars, but the other food is bland, dry, and not worth the price. At my last visit, I ordered the chicken and biscuits. The biscuits had a hint of honey flavor that was good, but the combination of dry biscuit and fried chicken tender was surprisingly not flavorful. The potato hash was likewise overcooked and dry, and I was left wishing for some vegetables or fruits to help moisten the meal. Maybe I caught the chef on a bad day, but I will only return to Ted's for the poptarts.

    (3)

  • Sarah Y.

    I've never been a fan of poptarts until now. Their blueberry cheesecake poptart will literally melt in your mouth. They also need to keep their barista forever! He/She makes amazing hazelnut lattes. I don't know what kind of beans or machine they have back there, but it is so smooth every time I get that latte. I also like how you can call an hour before to save your waiting time. They don't take reservations but I think this concept works well. This is a great upscale Denny's and a great place to catch up with old friends for brunch.

    (5)

  • Anna Y.

    We went at 9:30 on a saturday. There was no wait we did call ahead but there were plenty of empty tables. I had the walk of shame burrito. It was jusy enough food but not as much ad you would think for the price. Regardless of the price and size, the food was good. My friend's sausage gravy and biscuits were hood as well. We also split a chocolate peanut butter shake. This was so good! Tasted like a resses peanut butter cup. The pop tarts aren't anything special. Even our server said the cinnamon bun was better. They are huge. Only downside is we had like 5 servers. Not having one server made us look for someone to help us each time and wait longer for requests to be fulfilled. It wasnt enough to keep me away though. I heard dinner is better. Ill be back.

    (4)

  • MJ L.

    I have always enjoyed Teds Bulletin until today. I went for breakfast. Got seated and staff had to tell waitress to stop eating to serve me. It took my order 30 to be served and I was only one of 4 people there. The French toast was soggy and had no flavor, eggs and hash browns had no seasoning. I would have loved to tell my waitress but I never saw her. I had to get the hostess to get my check and box. Figured I would season eggs/ hash browns at home so I wouldn't waste them. Waitress showed up and held my check to tell manager. She came back and said nothing about the manager and no apologies or discount on my check.

    (1)

  • Natasha M.

    MAD PROPS to this place and the food on the menu is so good! My husband tried the Millionaire milkshake(adult milkshake with 18 yr old scotch) and just loved it. The biscuits and gravy is huge and tasty tasty!! We got the homemade chocolate mint pop tarts and those were FANTASTIC!! They also have a big projection screen tv and play old time movies or cartoons!

    (5)

  • David S.

    Big mark breakfast - eggs super, bacon & sausage a bit over maple-syrupped, and unfortunately the hash browns were cold. Restaurant not too busy at 8am Sunday. Wife's Jon's omelet was excellent. Had berries instead of a hunk of breakfast meat, they were very good.

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    Food was OK and the ambience is terrible. For Sunday brunch the wait is 50 minutes. They allow you to call ahead and reserve a place in line so that part is OK. The acoustics in the restaurant are lousy it is very loud inside. I couldn't hear the person sitting across from me and none of us could hear the waiter. I ordered the vegetable omelet which was OK. It came with avocado pieces on top of it which were hard as a rock and inedible. The side dish was fresh fruit and it was not sweet and mushy.

    (2)

  • Christine D.

    No wait, friendly service, yummy food, what more can a girl ask for?! I ordered the cedar plank salmon with a side of steamed broccoli and tater tots and was not disappointed. The salmon was so flavorful and cooked perfectly! The tater tots...omg does anybody else LOVE the tater tots here? Something about those big square tots were so yummy that I'm still salivating for them right now as I type this review. They tasted a tad different from your typical cylindrical tots, and whatever it is that made it different, it was GOOD. So good it made the steamed broccoli taste good.

    (5)

  • Sean H.

    It's a "fancy" diner. Good food, but a little pricier than your usual breakfast place. Good service and nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Brendon G.

    The food is good but not worth the journey it takes to eat. We called 45 minutes ahead of time but still had to wait nearly another 45 minutes when we arrived, a half hour longer then we were told. The waiter pretty much seemed to forget about us. He took forever to bring out our pop tarts and coffee. He didn't bring syrup for the pancakes and ketchup for the home fries. He rarely checked in to see if we needed anything; in fact, we had to get up twice to ask for items he should have brought out. And we waited too long to get the check.

    (2)

  • Mils S.

    The food was very good. I would suggest not going during the lunch (or even perhaps dinner) rush if you're looking to receive good service. Unfortunately, the water, drinks (plus refills), food and check were unusually delayed. I gave it 3 stars because the food was good and I understand it's hard for new business to get their staff up to speed.

    (3)

  • John S.

    Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday? Way too popular! Came back after a movie and it was great. Rachel is a great bartender, food selection is good, beer selection, though limited, is good also. Any place with genny cream ale ROCKs!

    (5)

  • Jenny W.

    I would highly recommend the adult milkshakes. We had the short rib sandwich and prime rib special for our meals and everything was fantastic. The only downfall was we had to wait one hour, but ran some errands in the area and everything worked great.

    (4)

  • Zi-Heng Z.

    I don't know if this location is just new or what, but pop tarts are just not as well done / fresh as those in any of the DC locations. Sti got to work out some kinks I guess.

    (3)

  • Carol D.

    Love this! Went twice last weekend! Breakfast all day, comfort food, family classics perfectly prepared. Awesome retro decor. Prime rib, salmon, sloppy joe, grilled cheese and tomato soup, wraps, and burgers were great. Cinnamon buns "as big as your head"! and homemade poptarts. Tall chocolate cake was a little dry. Friendly servers, kinda hipster. Great town center to make a day or night trip. Do call ahead! We will be back.

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    The food here is great! I also had some of their drinks which were delicious. The milkshakes are to die for and I didn't try their pop tarts yet but I'm looking forward to it! The service here is always pretty fast for me and staff here are friendly.

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    I have to say they have AWESOME food and great customer service!! Love them

    (5)

  • Charles C.

    Best description is an upscale diner. The place has a diner menu but a more classy feel. I had the California Club (put avocado on anything and it becomes "California") which was great. The bacon was thick cut and there wasn't too much mayo on it. I need to go back and try their homemade poptarts.

    (4)

  • Sonali V.

    Love this place. Affordable, good quality brunch place with a very inviting ambiance. I loved their veggies burger and grilled cheese and soup combo. Looking forward to exploring the rest of their interesting menu. Two of us had a hearty breakfast in less than 35$. Great place for brunch without breaking the bank.

    (5)

  • Nick L.

    Never liked Poptarts? Ted's Will Change That in a HEARTBEAT! Modern Vibe, Mouthwatering Menu Items (Chicken 'n Biscuits are to DIE FOR!) and Ted's homemade POPTARTS (OMGGG)!!! Seriously, whats not to love about this place!

    (5)

  • Guy D.

    THE PERFECT BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE! I took my girlfriend here Saturday morning, didn't even have to wait (I called ahead though). The service was impeccable and very accommodating. The serving size was massive that I couldn't even finish my plate, and I'm a human garbage disposal. To top off the incredibly delicious breakfast was the homemade pop tart, the brown sugar cinnamon...my mouth is literally salvating. I'm definitely looking forward to my next visit. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the food.

    (5)

  • Amber O.

    The cutest place to have any meal. The wait staff is awesome. Julia is a very nice and accomadating waitress. The place is clean and the food is AMAZING! The breakfast in paticular. I had the tub sandwich and a pomegranate mimosa. Delicious ;)

    (5)

  • Debbie F.

    We came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We called ahead to get our names on the wait list & still had to wait a short time to get a table. It was worth the wait. Our waiter, John, was very friendly & attentive, bringing refills without asking. He had a lot of the families that were tucked in the back corner of the restaurant & was nice to the kids at his tables. I enjoyed the Popeye burger (it was a bit messy but tasty) & my friend also enjoyed Ted's Burger. The fries were a little cold, which was my only complain about my meal. My husband and other friend both got the tomato soup & grilled cheese & really liked it. My friend told the waiter it was one of the best tomato soups she's ever had. We also got a strawberry milkshake that was rich and delicious. Overall, we enjoyed the food that we ordered and got a great service while we were there.

    (4)

  • Mindy B.

    The food was fantastic, the service was great. Fun was had by all!

    (5)

  • Heather R.

    Solid food and really good cocktails. What I really like about this place, though, is their family friendly nature. We went in shortly after they opened, and my son had a major meltdown mid-meal. Our server wrapped up our food and processed our check in a matter of seconds so we could head out quickly (after telling is repeatedly we were welcome to finish our meal... but i felt bad for our fellow diners). She packed up my son a pop tart (free) for after he calmed down and told us we were welcome back anytime. Screaming kids are no fun for anyone, but she was so friendly and gracious. We really appreciated it.

    (4)

  • DB W.

    Love this place. I had never been before it came to this area, but I heard great things about the pop tarts, but there is way more to it than that. My favorite menu item so far is the Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. I love it and its delicious which make it hard to order other menu items when I visit. Their bacon is also really good. The only thing I could possibly complain about is their coffee. It's whack, not sure why it tastes so funny and its really expensive.

    (5)

  • _ayozenia Z.

    server and food was wonderful! my husband and I came here for breakfast this morning and we left very satisfied. we will definitely be back to try something for dinner!

    (5)

  • Mark M.

    Ted's Bulletin is really a hip Silver Diner. It surely will attract the Hipster crowd with its Pop Tarts and Tater Tots but the food is nothing special. The ambiance is 1930's meets Millenial via Walt Disney. It just tries too hard to be hip and instead comes off as corporate superficial. Our waiter asked us if we were "digging" the food. Earlier when I yawned while ordering he asked if he was boring me. A twenty-something narcissitic and casual approach to customer service. Anyway, the adult milk shakes were very good, cheese burger ok and french fries good but very salty. this place would be much better if they didnt try so hard to be hip.

    (2)

  • Nick B.

    I was so excited for a Ted's to open near my house, but my experience did not live up to expectations set by their other locations. Service was horrible and slow. We ate most of our dinner without any drinks. Even the manager walked by and saw our empty glasses and said nothing to us. We also tried to take advantage of the holiday gift card special they had going on (buy $100 gift card and get a $10 gift card free). The story kept changing and we never did get a straight answer. First it was no problem. Then it changed and we couldn't do it (but no explanation. Just a dropped check and she walked away). Then it was that the special had ended (even though it was advertised on every table throughout the restaurant). Then it was that you could by a gift card but the $10 card wouldn't work for 24 hours. I realize these specials are marketing to get you back in the restaurant and that's fine. We planned to come back anyway. The problem is, the story kept changing. If the original answer was, you can purchase the gift card but the $10 bonus card is for use at a later time, fine. But why did we spend 30 minutes getting story after story and being treated like criminals? That, combined with the lack of service really leaves a bad taste in your mouth. And when your table is visibly annoyed and spending mass amounts of time trying to pay for dinner (plus take away desserts) it would be nice if a manager stepped in and apologized or tried to help. Not feeling the love from this location. I may continue to travel to the Reston or DC locations even though this one is just minutes from home.

    (2)

  • Stephen S.

    Went for lunch Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm with my 20 yr old daughter. Told there was a 15-25 minute wait, it was 5 minutes and there were plenty of empty tables. Is that a marketing decision to imply "we're busy"??? Large open dining room, we got a 2 person booth on the side, great concept, gave a feeling of privacy. Decor is a dumbed down version of Artie's or Clyde's, very loud, too loud. Old time movies with the sound off playing on the screens in the room. Menu standard American fare, we ordered a Ty Cobb salad and a veggie omelet with a side of onion rings. Portions were generous, quality was very good, I'm picky about Onion Rings, best I've ever had. Warm Pop tart with French vanilla ice cream for dessert, pretty good. Service was good, very attentive, upbeat. I'd go back at another's request but not my own, too many other options close by. No bargain at $44 with tip, both of us drinking water, rent is high I'm sure...

    (3)

  • Telly G.

    Ate there for brunch today 11-29-2014 for the first time. No reservation accepted but you can call ahead. We got there 5 minutes late for our 10:30 am call ahead & we waited for 25-30 minutes to be seated because they said we were 5 minutes late and we were a party of 9. Ambiance & decor is very nice. Noise level is loud because they were very busy being the new kid on the block. Quite a selection of American comfort food on the menu. Out of 9 in our group, we gave the food a C or average/so-so/nothing to rave about. Most ordered breakfast items. I ordered the fish & tots, onion rings & tomato soup. The tots were too well-done. I only finished 2 of the 3 pieces of fish even though it was a small portion. Tomato soup was good. Onion rings were toasty crisp (not sure if I prefer them that way) and a side order is not enough to share as you get only 8 rings. I liked the idea that breakfast is served all day up to closing. All in all, I give this ahhhh 3 stars or mediocre rating.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    My second time to this place and if it wasn't close to where I work and didn't have breakfast menu, I probably won't be back. I tried the Big Mark on my first visit, the food was ok and so was the service. My second visit I tried "Mark on an off day", I asked the server what it was but never expected it to be a sandwich and it wasn't mentioned when I asked. If you have an appetite for greasy Sandwich and greasy hash browns this would be the plate for you. The service was a bit better this time however.

    (3)

  • Drain T.

    Had a dinner with family two weeks ago for someone's b-day. we ordered some shakes, appetizers, buggers, smoked chicken, steak, etc. Topped off with home made pop torts. Price is at the high end ( i guess it's in a high rent area) and yet you get this Silver Diner feeling in there without the quarter operated jukeboxes and neon lights. Service was pretty good, at least the waiter served us was attentive and checks in often on our needs. They serve breakfast here but never had one yet. May be the breakfast will change my opinion of this place for the better. We'll see, until then we will see.....

    (3)

  • Joe C.

    Just got done eating there and it was a terrible experience. Food came out and my bread was soggy for my sandwich so I told my waiter rob and he took the plate away and said that they would fix it. When he returned he brought me back a whole new sandwich with no hashbrowns. Ended up just eating my fiancées instead. He never came back to check to see if my new meal was ok until we were done eating and then I let him know what had happened. He just said yeah I don't know why they did that. Also on top of having to eat my fiancées hashbrowns with a spoon as he took my fork with him when they took my first plate back. Horrible service. Never even got to speak with a manager about the experience because I just wanted to get out of there. Been in the restaurant industry for years and when an order is not right a manager is supposed to be informed and usually runs the food themselves

    (1)

  • Scott A.

    Overall, not great. The server was friendly, but forgetful... a few times. The food was just OK. The "Americana Food" has a Diner feel, but the execution is just allright and not worth the price. The gourmet pop-tarts are served cold, and are worse than regular pop-tarts. Probably won't go back. There are far better dining experiences in the Mosaic District.

    (2)

  • Chase M.

    Awesome atmosphere and the food is amazing. Big portions make the price tag worth it

    (5)

  • Thuy V.

    While I enjoyed the atmosphere and sat at the bar, underwhelmed by the food. We tried the giant cinnamon bun which was kind of bland and too dry but huge as advertised. We also tried the chicken biscuits with potatoes. The chicken was actually pretty decent but the biscuits were just not good. The potatoes were average and I seasoned it with salt and pepper and ketchup. And we paid a decent amount for the food. I'd try dinner but mostly because there are not a lot of options around at the moment of interest (and probably why they are so busy).

    (2)

  • Dee Dee L.

    Nice find! I don't get to the Angelika often, but Ted's Bulletin pulled me in because it was a surprise and I was hungry after skipping lunch. The ambience is a huge draw. The unique names and food descriptions humorous. I ordered French Toast which didn't blow me away, very average, but two others in my party ordered burgers (sorry, forgot the names) that were huge and delicious. One had a fried egg on it, the other a fried green tomato. They loved them. Fries were very nicely spiced. Service was good. The last entree was chicken parm which was a huge portion, nicely seasoned and also enjoyed! Last but not least, we shared one slice of their fabulous carrot cake! We will definitely go back to get a better feel for Ted's, and have already recommended it to friends. Hopefully I can give another star after that.

    (4)

  • Denise O.

    Horrible experience. Service was terrible. Took 25 minutes to get me a glass of wine, and I had to ask for the manager in order to get it. When the meals came, one was totally wrong. Waited another 20 minutes to get the missing meal, and when received, the salmon was UNDERCOOKED! The offered to throw it back on the grill, but that didn't seem terribly sanitary to me. Finally got my meal 50 minutes later. Waiter never came by to check on us. Will never go back.

    (1)

  • Scott S.

    I have always been a fan of Ted's Bulletin, however this location is definitely new and it is apparent through the service that is provided to the customers. This morning I brought some friends there to try it out, and it took over 45 minutes for us to get our food. The server was nice and friendly however she was forgetful. She finally offered us complementary pop-tarts while we waited for our food, however we asked for them to be served warm and they were not. I will defiantly be back at Ted's however would wait a little while until this location can work out its issues.

    (3)

  • Wajma A.

    This place is hyped way too much for their pop-tarts (mainly) and food. Food and service is... meh.

    (2)

  • Mike D.

    Took my friend for his birthday and it was an average experience. Food reminded me of diner food at a premium price. Drinks were $11 each! I'm finding the resturaunts at Mosaic are charging premium prices but none are living up to the hype.

    (2)

  • J M.

    Food was really good. Generous portions. Service was uneven - took a full hour for lunch - but I chalk that up to being new. If I go back in 2 months and same story, I reduce to 3 stars.

    (4)

  • Jenifer L.

    Instantly loved Ted's Bulletin when I walked through the door. My brother invited me here because it was my birthday and I've always wanted to try it out. The food was quite tasty and had a feeling of home. Comfort food is my favorite! We started with the stuffed pepperoni appetizer. It was good but I think they need to have more than two on a plate if it's meant to share. As my entree I had the sloppy joes, green beans and tater tots. I was so excited because I haven't had tater tots in years. Ted's were amazing! To close of my experience, I had the cinnamon pop tart which tasted like a cookie which was so good! I will definitely be back to try out breakfast.

    (5)

  • Laura V.

    I NEVER write reviews, but this warranted one. Went to Ted's Bulletin Saturday night. I ordered the BLT burger, which I've had before (at a DC location) and I know it's delicious. My burger came out without the fried green tomato and they apologized, took the burger back, and then came right back with the right burger. I took a bite and severely burned a large portion of the roof of my mouth. Like take any pizza burn you've ever had, multiply it by 500, and then get kicked in the face by a donkey. They must have take it directly out of the fryer and in a rush to help me out with the right burger, didn't think about what they were doing. It's an honest mistake, and I've certainly learned my lesson. To TB's credit, everyone was super nice about it and we weren't charged for my burger (hence the two stars). My mouth is still in incredible pain and it's hard to eat.

    (2)

  • Laura L.

    Stopped in on the Monday after it opened. I had been looking forward to checking it out for ages. We were seated fairly quickly even thought it was nearly full, although no less than 4 people greeted us, then told us they were not the hostess and couldn't actually seat us. We felt like it was a little silly and slightly disorganized, but I am sure that all of the staff were told to be extra friendly and attentive to customers as they arrived. We were seated at a very cute, comfy booth. I am a designer so I immediately started critiquing the decor. Overall nice vibe, very pleasant lighting and materials. My only complaints are that the faux painting on the ceiling is really poorly done and there are some issues going on at the soffit in the back of the restaurant. Otherwise, they pulled off an old-time feel in a brand new place fairly well. Our server was friendly, and checked back with us a few times as we took an extra long time choosing what we wanted from the menu. We ordered drinks and they were both really quite good. I am sort of used to getting drinks that look better on paper than they actually taste in these times of the ubiquitous artesian hipster cocktail, but ours were in general very well balanced and tasty. Who ever came up with the recipe is knowledgable and the bar tender is skilled. They were out of tots for our meal, but we substituted and it was understandable given how late in the day it was and how busy. Then..... we waited. We waited and waited. We weren't that anxious to get our food at first, since the drinks were good, and we were having a good conversation, but it did start to seem like we had just been sitting there waiting for food for a long time. I saw others seated about when we were getting food and I started to wonder. About the time my husband and I actually started checking the clock our server came by and apologetically said our order was up next and we would get it shortly. No big deal we thought. Then we kept waiting. Several more minutes went by and the server returned, apologizing again and saying our food would be right out. Okay.... so we waited. Next, after several more minutes the manager came to check-in. He apologized and asked if we were okay. We said sure, because we weren't actually angry about it or anything, just a bit hungry and slightly amused that we kept getting apologies but no food. Then after MORE minutes the server came back and this time offered us a home made pop tart while we waited. Sure, the pop tarts looked good, but we really just wanted our dinner. THEN after many more minutes the manager came back and again apologized and said he would "take care of us" in some vague way at the end of our meal. Now we were finally feeling kind of annoyed, but while he was saying this the food came. The food was excellent. Honestly. My husband and I moved here from NYC and we are foody snobs. Like the drinks, there are a lot of places who throw together a lot of cool sounding trendy ingredients that look tempting on the menu, but the result is over flavored and gross. And the whole upscale comfort food fad hit New York years ago, and can be done well or be done terribly. This hit the sweet spot all of those other restaurants strive for. Everything was flavorful, but surprisingly well balanced and not overwhelming. And, despite being 40 minutes late, it was all cooked perfectly when it arrived. While we were eating we got about 4 more check-ins from the server and the manager and we honestly wanted to just say, let us eat our food in peace! We get that this is your first week and you want to make a good impression, it is all okay. When we were done, the manager came over one more time and said that he had given us our entrees for free. I was so surprised, having expected to get a pop tart for our troubles, and very appreciative. We thanked them and made sure they knew that the food was in fact great so our over all experience was not bad. I am sure the restaurant will get the wrinkles in service, timing, ingredient supplies ironed out in the next few weeks, and the staff can get more comfortable and organized. I would not hesitate to recommend this place despite a slightly awkward first visit.

    (4)

  • P A.

    My boyfriend and I originally headed to True Food Kitchen but after we were told there was a 1 1/2 hour wait we decided to check out Ted's Bulletin instead. We decided to sit at the bar. All of the waiters behind the bar were very attentive and great. We had the popcorn shrimp and two cocktail and then noticed that the chef had come out to apologize for our meal taking too long...I didn't even notice. I looked at the time and it had only been about 15-20 min. The environment and the attentiveness of the waiters were so great that we didn't even notice. The food arrived and oh my goodness! It was great! The steak was juicy and tasty, Mac n cheese...yummy, and onion rings tasted great as well. We finished our drinks and paid our tab and on our way out the door when the chef came by and offered us a milkshake to apologize for the long wait. This place is great! There were no issues and yet they were very apologetic about a minor wait for our main course. Customer service and friendliness goes a long way for me. Please check this place out! I'll def be coming back. :)

    (5)

  • Remy K.

    I love Ted's and decided it would be a great option to take my parents to while visiting. Typically I go to the Reston location but I decided to try merrifield since I hadn't been since it opened, and it is closer. Overall, the wait time given to us was exactly correct. We were told 20 min wait which wasn't terrible. We had a very nice waitress, however, service was remarkably slow. Our waitress apologiZed a couple of times for it taking a while for food to come out, and gave us two free poptarts while we waited. Eventually our food did come out, and it was typical Ted's deliciousness. The waitress cleared our whole table, however she never brought the check. After waiting about 15 min we finally asked for the check. We left happy and satisfied with the food. Only suggestions I would have would be to bring the check out before clearing the table and make the front near the hostess station a little more organized with a big crowd.

    (3)

  • Todd Y.

    A lot has been said about this place in the news, but from the Reuben Sandwich and 10oz steak with breakfast taters, I do not see it. First. the 10 oz steak was a skirt steak, asked for medium well, and it was medium and a yet still a little tough. The breakfast taters mentions eggs on top but it doesn't say they are sunny side up - good thing I like it that way. Yes, it was really good, but not something I would go there as a craving. The Reuben steak was good, but again nothing that elicits a craving. The peppermint milkshake - nothing special. The service was a little slow, but I'll give that a pass, since they recently opened. The pancakes are like a thicker version of Swedish pancakes (that you can get from IKEA)- on the spongier side. Atmosphere was great for what it was. Hopefully, the next time I go and try something different I'll be wowed, but not this first visit. I prefer Matchbox which I do get cravings for. The great thing is, that for the Mosaic District, this should be a great breakfast spot. 4 stars because the food was good to great, just not wowed at least not yet. Updated. Minus a star. I tried their pop tarts, bluberry, light on the filling. It's basically a pop tart with shortbread pastry dough. Also the customer service just getting a pop tart was less than desired.

    (3)

  • Michelle O.

    I love concept restaurants and I was craving a good burger so I had to try this place out for a date night. We were greeted by the hosts and immediately seated which was pretty amazing considering how packed restaurants at the Mosaic seem to be on a Friday night. I loved the decor, the old music, the newspaper menus -- little things like that make you feel like you are at an American diner but with a very modern flair. One thing I did not like, however, was how our waiter brought out our starter (the baked pretzels with fondue) at the same time as our burgers, so my boyfriend and I were awkwardly just trying to finish the pretzels quickly so our burgers wouldn't get cold. I wasn't sure if this guy was new but someone please remind him that when someone orders starters with an entree you always put in the order for the starters first, then you put in the order for the entree once the starters have been served. Other than that, the burger was great (The Popeye, in case you're wondering) but the fries weren't really anything special. It was a very filling meal, so unfortunately I couldn't try their adult milkshakes (which look pretty good) but this place still has me intrigued enough that I can see myself coming back.

    (4)

  • Jenny L.

    I'm a fan of the shrimp kabobs and the cheesy brussels sprouts side. As for their homemade pop tarts, the brown sugar flavor is off-the-charts delicious. This is by no means health food but it makes for a nice treat on the right occasion!

    (4)

  • Tom M.

    Saturday breakfast/lunch. Really nice interior and comfortable seating for couples and families. Family friendly yet you have personal privacy. Started with a "tart" which was amazing! Had the corned beef hash which was very good, but not great. They have a great number of menu choices that sounded terrific but I just wanted something different. I really liked the place and service was fantastic.

    (4)

  • Rob H.

    Meh. Just meh. We went for dessert and drinks after an amazing meal at their sister restaurant, Matchbox. Ted's has a great ambiance and a fun vibe. We sat outside and enjoyed watching the activity around us. I had heard rave reviews from people who said we SIMPLY HAD TO HAVE the Ted's Bulletin signature pop tarts. I would of preferred a pop tart from Kellogs. Truly. There was no filling. None. Nada. Zip nay. The husbands finished the uneaten salted caramel and blueberry pop tarts we ordered because that is just what husbands do. We ordered the adult milkshakes. Good. Not great. Expensive. Can't get excited or even think of much to say about them.... I have had far better ice cream drinks elsewhere. I thought the ice cream quality was poor and they used too much whipped cream. Again meh. The service was great. Isaiah at the door was on point when many others, at 10pm, were slacking off. Our waiter, Pete, was very friendly and efficient. He recommended the mile high chocolate cake. It certainly was a spectacle when it was delivered and fun to take photos of. But the flavor? Meh. Meringue instead of frosting. And not fresh or moist. How do you know it was not worthy of exceptional dessert status? Two days later the leftover cake was still in the refrigerator.......

    (3)

  • Laura S.

    Man, I really wanted to like this place because the Interior and design is really awesome. But damn the food here is mediocre. I probably won't be back. Very disappointed on the quality of food. I got the Cali Club Sandwich. Usually a club has the whole shibang. But this sandwich had LOADS of turkey, bacon, & a thin spread of guacamole on a wheat bread. The missing ingredients: Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo, mustard. It was just very bland and didn't give off that fresh sandwich taste. Oh! but those tater tots are spectacular! Ditch the french fries and go with the tots! My Bf ordered the Meatloaf. It was alright. Mac n Cheese was dry as well as the asparagus. The asparagus could have been cooked in some butter or salted, but it was just grilled and thrown on the plate. We had also ordered Brussels sprouts as an extra side which was also very dry... a drizzle of some olive oil would've been a nice touch. Anyways.. Giving 2 stars for: the interior design, and another star for the service. (Our server Marvin gave great service.. he was very attentive!)

    (2)

  • Eric L.

    I've been to Ted's Bulletin three or four times now, and I've left satisfied each time. My last visit was Aug 31, 2015 and our server was Pete. Oh Pete, what a great guy. Always made sure my water was full and even when it wasn't he topped it off. Didn't even give the impression it was cumbersome... even if I did ask him for multiple little things I kept forgetting. So if anything... I would say... go to Teds and get Pete as your server! Okay the food. I got the... forget the name... it's on the top left side of the menu. 3 eggs, bacon, sausage, toast and a pop tart for $15. Can't beat that. Only gripe... the sausage was a bit sweet and I prefer mine spicy. But that's a matter of preference. Otherwise... all around good deal. As for their pop tarts. Get them. BUT! Know which one to get! Servers are good at telling you which ones to get and which ones to avoid. Yes, Ted's Bullentin not all of your pop tarts are created equally. Oh yeah... Adult Milk Shakes. They are awesome. I've had them where they are super creamy! I've had them when they are really soupy. I don't like the soupy versions. That deterred me from getting another adult milk shake on my last visit but you had Port City beer. Which made me happy as well.

    (3)

  • Eric T.

    I like Ted's and I usually go to the Reston one. I like the layout here better but the service was not quite what I was expecting. I enjoy the chicken and biscuits. It was clear to me that my server did not have the same opinion. He suggested I try some variety or to share dishes with my coworker so we can try a mix. Or try a slider sampler. I told him I go to Ted's about once a month so I don't tire of them. I also told him I get it every time (hint hint). My variety is going all over The DC area and finding something I enjoy eating from different places. After the first response do you think it appropriate to continue making suggestions?? Turns out my coworker loved the chicken and biscuits as well. So my suggestion to you is when I drive out of my way to share a restaurant that I enjoy ( this was not a random stop). When I bring a coworker here specifically to try the chicken and biscuits it's smart to let the customer decide since at no time did I ask you for your opinion or recommendation. I gave 3 stars because I'm hoping this was a single experience and I don't like to hit a restaurant hard on one experience but I was not happy since I was paying for both of us because the choice of venue was my call.

    (3)

  • Lydia R.

    I've been here for breakfast twice at this location, and both times have been super awesome! The wait staff here is just so full of life and personality, not to mention they totally obliged when I asked for sprinkles with my adult milkshake like the grown-up kid I am! Hey, it was an AWESOME combination! I digress. Hehe. So anytime I see corned beef hash on a menu, I order it because at that point it's approximately 3 years since I've last had it and I mees it. So when I got it at Ted's I was super surprised because it was way different- and not in a bad way! I loved the unique maxi corned beef cubes and deliciously spiced potatoes mixed in. The meat is a tad too fatty IMO, and I've found myself having to create a designated pile for the bad pieces. Other than that, I really enjoy that entree, and the burrito my friend ordered that I tried. Lots of other fun things to love about Ted's include unlimited coffee that comes with a big ole canister that sits at your table, adult milkshakes are to die for (Irish Coffee ftw - and don't forget those sprinkles on top ;)) and I hear the pop tarts are pretty good too ;). Not to mention, this is one of the only restaurants open super early in the area, which is why I was led here to begin with! Thanks for being open, Ted's!

    (4)

  • Leah K.

    So let me start by saying that the food here is never worse than good and some of it is great. I have never had a bad meal at teds. Although that said I have had some dishes that were just good and big great. The Poptarts are to die for and are a must order here. The patios of the teds at mosaic is great, the perfect place to enjoy a meal. Teds is on the high end of medium priced places, but the service is always great and the menu has something for everyone.

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    My first visit to Ted's Bulletin and I must say that I'm impressed. I was there for a birthday party and we ended up having more people show up than our original reservation. The restaurant was very quick to get more tables together to accommodate us. Our waiter Marvin was very friendly and helpful through out dinner especially dealing with an large crowd of people that kept moving from one table to another to run their mouth. Enough with the service let's talk food . We had the fried steak with two sides , brussels sprout with bleu cheese and mash potatoes. The fried steak was delicious and cook just right. I really enjoyed the brussels sprout with bleu cheese. I can't say I have had it before with this combination and was very intrigue to try it out and it didn't disappoint. The mash potatoes felt very grainy to it and the sauce wasn't creamy enough so I would say skip the mash potatoes and get something else. It felt more like the package mash potatoes that you can buy from grocery store. We ordered a side of tots that was yummy. It was crispy all around vs the just the outside of the tots that you find in a lot of places. The milkshake that they serve here are awesome but even better are their adult milkshake ! Hell yeah what's better than a little booze in your milkshake ? I ordered the grasshopper milkshake ( creme de menthe and kahlua ) it was just right. The alcohol in it wasn't way too much where it ruined the milkshake and just enough for it to give a kick to your milkshake. I'm definitely coming back to try a different milkshake.

    (4)

  • Christine U.

    Have you been here yet? Then come on down! When it comes to the menu. The food is great. Love the daily specials, the in-house homemade pop tarts are a must try, along with the adults milkshakes. Favorites so far are the tater tots, pork belly sammie, peanut butter burger, wow.. my goodness.. That burger is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!

    (5)

  • Crystal H.

    So, I'm a fan of Ted's Bulletin. I finally came at the recommendation of a coworker to finally try the fresh baked Tarts. Upon entry, I really enjoyed the retro feel with the rich wood tables and chairs. The cute little news paper menu put me right where I wanted to be. I ordered the Nana's beer biscuits and gravy. They were so good. Gravy needed a little salt, but the biscuits were fluffy and delicious. Hash browns were cooked to perfection. Very good! The guy ordered the Honey Chicken Biscuits with Mambo sauce. I was impressed. The Mambo sauce had a little spice which was great! However, the only downfall to me, was the limited kids meal for breakfast. They only have one option for children which was a pancake with fruit and one lonely piece of bacon. Womp Womp. However, my daughter did enjoy it. I wish there were more options for children though. We also order 2 tarts, strawberry and blueberry cheesecake. I thoroughly enjoyed my tart. The pastry was soft and delicate and the filing was pretty good. However, I had to eat almost half of it to get to the filling. Still delicious. I will definitely be going back to Ted's Bulletin. Food was delicious and the service was pretty awesome.

    (4)

  • Bob T.

    This is my second visit to Teds. The first time I had the French Toast with a couple fried eggs on the side. The eggs were on the side and fried. The toast *was* French, tasty, and accompanied with real, honest-to-gosh maple syrup. This time I decided to try something different. (Will I ever learn?) I ordered corned beef hash (crispy) with a couple fried eggs on the side. The eggs were as before. And the hash... To Ted's, corned beef hash is a bunch of 1/4" cubes of fatty, salty meat mixed in with 1/4" cubes of oily potatoes with some bits of over-done onion. It wasn't so gross that I could see sending it back, and I did eat it because I was hungry. However, I would never order it again. I'm all for a restaurant creating its take on a traditional dish. However, I think some warning should be given if it is appreciably different, as was the case here or a couple months ago when I ordered a hot dog in Chengdu.

    (2)

  • Nadine F.

    I've been to Ted's Bulletin three or four times now, and I've left disappointed each time. I had a breakfast sandwich once, and it was good, but super greasy and heavy, and nothing I couldn't easily make for myself at home. I found the house made Pop Tarts to be dry and overly sweet, but I also feel that way about real Pop Tarts, so take that for what it's worth. I've been there several times for drinks, and the mixed drinks were terrible and really poorly balanced. Everything has been either sickeningly sweet or too sour to drink. I've stuck to their wines since then, though I don't really like the wine selection. Service has been consistently slow and sometimes friendly, sometimes not. I'd be willing to try it again for lunch or dinner if others really wanted to go, but there are just too many better options in this shopping center for me to go back to Ted's very often.

    (2)

  • Stephanie J.

    I love Ted's, it's as simple as that. The Ted Tart (branded version of a pop-tart) is fresh made and amazingly good. They open at 7 am every day and are a great breakfast alternative to traditional ihops and waffle houses. Ted's food is really good. I love their cheesy grits and my sons are both huge fans of T.U.B.S aka Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich and the Walk of Shame Breakfast Burrito. Their milkshakes are scrumptious and they offer traditional shakes as well as ones that include "adult beverages". Be warned, service is always good but expect a wait during peak weekend mornings after 10:30 am. I've been to the Ted's downtown (8th St. and 14th St.) and am thrilled that we finally have one in Fairfax. Yay Ted's, welcome to the 'burbs - we're glad you're here. Get the Ted Tart (strawberry is sublime)!

    (4)

  • Bruce K.

    A little spendy for breakfast, but there's quality. This is a fancy sit down restaurant, like a diner but waaaaaay nicer. Not much going on at 7:30 AM so I took a seat at the bar. Nice wooden stools with a comfy footrest. For breakfast, I chose the corned beef hash with poached eggs. A good portion of hash with potatoes, two nicely poached eggs and two slices of tasty toast. Quite yummy but $20 with coffee and tip makes this a very special occasion sort of place. Service was okay. I'm glad the coffee was in a carafe so I didn't have to wait for refills.

    (4)

  • Connie L.

    I heard mixed reviews about this place so was hesitant but still wanted to try for myself and glad I did! We went in around brunch time on Sunday and there was a 30 min wait for two but there was so much room at the bar area do we just sat right down! No wait=Awesome;) Waitress was a little aloof but friendly. Got the blueberry cheesecake teds tart to start which was bomb.. Not super crispy toasty on the outside like a toasted pop tart and warm and gooey on the inside... but still just a unique idea! Blueberry cheesecake flavors were yummy! Split the big breakfast plate which I was expecting to just be a typical sub par dish but was pleasantly surprised! The hash browns were so crispy and the SAUSAGE was SO good! Not dry but flavorful and just so surprisingly good!!!!!!!! I loved it! Sausage made the dish for sure!! Overall was pleasantly surprised by this place. Good for just a standard brunch! Would definitely not wait for this place though.

    (4)

  • Julie G.

    For any breakfast and brunch lover, place is like a dream come true. Cool vintage feel, big comfy tables and booths, and great food. And homemade Pop-Tarts. Yes, you heard correctly. Here, I'll say it again. Homemade. Pop-Tarts. Side note, they give you the GOOD "fresh fruit." No waterlogged cantaloupe at this joint!

    (5)

  • Jacinta L.

    I only got the meatloaf (located under the supper menu) with the Brussels and tator tots as sides, and being a big sucker for meatloaf, I was amazed by the taste of it! The two meat loaves were fresh, and evenly coated with their own ketchup mixture that wasn't even too sour (I find that most meatloaves were made either too dry in the meat or too salty in the ketchup or any other sauce it's drenched in). Also, the newspaper-menus were clever, the whole concept and atmosphere in the restaurant made this restaurant exhibit something original and unique. I was so happy when I saw Charlie Chaplin clips on the big screen and then a Mary Poppin's movie! Great service, our waiter was attentive and helpful, I tried my boyfriend's salted caramel pop tart, which was flaky and [way too] sweet for me! Definitely a cute date spot, and I'll most likely be coming back to try other food items--especially since I heard Mondays were Pot Pie nights!

    (4)

  • Kiaira B.

    The bartender Giovanni, is a beast! If you are there have her make your drink, it is well worth it! In other news this location is on par with the other Ted's Bulletin's in the area. Great location in general the outside seating has a great view for people watching. parking is street but I think there is a garage somewhere around here too...Great diner type food with an old timey flair. We went for brunch, my aunt had the chicken and biscuits with home potatoes she loved it and she's from Georgia. That's saying something if someone from the south like northern food. I had the popcorn shrimp which were really regular shrimp and my bf had some regular breakfast items and some fruit. He also had an adult milkshake mocha which was also great. Everything was great. I will always come back because the food is so good and consistent but now I know for this location it's great to sit at the counter/bar.

    (4)

  • Karthik K.

    Had an awesome dinner with my family here. It was my parents 27th Wedding Anniversary and we all enjoyed our time. Great menu got a little bit of everything, I really like they have newspapers as menus. I originally wanted Sean Jester as our server but he was already done for the night so we had a different server who did a good job as well. I would like to thank Sean for taking the time to answer any questions my family had and offer suggestions to them as it was their first time in the restaurant. Even though he was pretty much done with his shift he was willing to still go above and beyond and help us with our dining experience. Thanks for the memorable dinner. Try their pop tarts and spiked milkshake!

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    *3.5* You have to get the homemade pop tarts!! They are AWESOME. I have yet to try their actual food but the pop tarts make it so worth coming. I've tried all of them and my favorites are the brown sugar, blueberry cheesecake, and the seasonal salted caramel. The salted caramel is really sweet so just a heads up! They're all really filling so it's hard to eat more than just one, but they are awesome to try with a group of friends. :) **update** I went to the location in DC and there's a big difference between the two. DC is a lot better in my opinion. The pop tarts there taste a lot fresher and not as dry tasting as the ones in Mosaic.

    (4)

  • Susie C.

    Rare if ever for me to give a bad review. Ate at Ted's last night around 8:30. Nice booth. Poor service. She seemed tired, non engaging or smiling. Food: I ordered a bacon cheeseburger med. It came beyond well done. French fries were old. I ordered a malt which was not a malt. Asked server to bring another one which also did not taste like a malt. The black and white milk shake had a disappointing flavor and not what I expected for 7.50. Leaving the wait staff were gathered together talking and it seemed like they were anxious for tables to leave. It will not be a choice for me in Mosaic in the future.

    (2)

  • Jessica P.

    Came by this Ted's Bulletin location for a quick breakfast after running errands down in Virginia. We were able to grab a seat at the bar right when we walked in even though there was a wait for tables. The bartender, Pete, was extremely attentive and engaging. Our service was impeccable and I would return just for that. The food wasn't bad either! We started with piping hot coffee, which was refilled generously throughout the meal, and a strawberry pop tart. I have been to Ted's in DC for dinner but never breakfast. I have always heard the legend of the pop tart- well, I am currently craving another. It was out of this world and a reason in itself to return for breakfast! I also got a cup of sausage gravy and a biscuit, which I thought was good but was not overly impressed. I tend to like a more peppery, spicy gravy and this one was more savory. My hubby got the fried chicken and biscuits and devoured it- I think he really liked it. He added a little honey to each biscuit and the bite I had was pretty bomb. We would definitely return here for breakfast. At $20, you really can't beat the quality and quantity of food we got! Pete even sent me off with a to-go cup of coffee- can't beat it!

    (4)

  • Annie K.

    I dined here for brunch and I wasn't impressed... but I did enjoy their adult milkshakes (Russian White for me, and my friend ordered the Nutty Professor -- both great options). We had about a 30 minute wait on a Friday afternoon. We ordered the strawberry cheesecake and blueberry pop tarts to share. I'm not sure what the hype was about... if they were warm and fresh out of the oven they would've tasted better, but it didn't taste like anything different from a box of pop tarts you can buy at the grocery store. I ordered the TUBS (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sammy), the boyfriend ordered The Walk of Shame breakfast burrito, and our friend ordered the steak and eggs. They enjoyed their entrees, but I wasn't a fan of my sandwich... It was just too much going on. I should've stuck with something more simple. The brunch food was mediocre, but I'd like to come back to try their dinner... and another adult milkshake.

    (3)

  • Sofia M.

    This is my third time at Ted's Bulletin and have always left feeling impressed. Today I went for brunch and it was great sitting outside facing the Mosaic park. My server, Ana, was very friendly and super accommodating with my food requests. Everything was so good... The ty cobb salad (with grilled chicken, no bacon), garden omelette (regular eggs, not egg whites), 2 English muffins, and a side of diced potatoes. Yeah, I ate too much but couldn't help it! Definitely coming back for brunch again...

    (5)

  • Mina C.

    I seriously don't understand the hype to Ted's. I've been to a couple locations now and all are underwhelming. This location, it basically only accommodates tables of 2-4 people. Some of the food is really great, some is just mediocre. The thing is, why is the food so overpriced for what it is. A turkey sandwich with fries is $13. I mean... I don't know. Pop Tarts- meh. The salted caramel one is pretty fabulous, but all the others fell short. I really did not like service when I was here as well. We had a child with us (about 2 years old) so I went to pick up crayons and a kids menu which is kept on the counter next to the pastries. The people there acted like I was stealing from them. They asked if I was dining in, but not in a nice way. More like.. questioning me. Uhhh... do you think on this NICE day outside, I'd come in, take crayons and a kids menu so I can color outside? by myself? The guy who sat us too... He must have been someone other than the host, because the host asked if they could accommodate a table of 5 + kid. The guy just comes up and goes no. And annoying goes on about how they just sat two larger tables. According to him, our option was to stack high chairs (like that's safe) and sit at the community table in the front. No one here was nice. I think that was the most off putting part of the entire experience. I'll skip Ted's.

    (2)

  • L P.

    This review is for the tarts. Salted caramel - very salty and not a good ratio of filling to crust. It's mostly crust and salt! The caramel is noticeable when you realize it's all over your fingers. There is a caramel glaze that is camouflaged on top of the tart Blueberry - I wish the blueberry filling was more pronounced. Again, all crust! They court you with the playful sprinkles but that's all for show. Conclusion - tarts are a fun play on PopTarts at first glance but at $3 a pop they should be damn good. In the end, you end up with $6 less and and sadness to fill that void in your pocket.

    (1)

  • Nicole M.

    I'm a huge fan of this Ted's Bulletin. The food is tasty, the decor rocks and the service is top-notch. I swear everyone working here takes their happy pills before going to work and it's awesome. Even though the place can get packed on weekend mornings, there is plenty of bar seating and wait times are not outrageous for a table (an advantage this location has over the Eastern Market location that I have also dined at). The restaurant is decorated to theme and it's done very well. So well, in fact, that I couldn't find the bathroom at first because in keeping with the theme, it was labeled as "the office of so-and-so". I've had breakfast and milkshakes here and enjoy eating everything-especially the milkshakes which are to dieeee for (I actually went off-script and got a 'kid version' oreo instead of the boozy). The food is consistently good, but is your standard diner food-albeit fresher-, so I can't give five stars simply because the food is just good, not necessarily a foodgasm. Like everyone says, the poptarts are great, but they're heavy. I can't finish a poptart and an entire meal. Well, I can; but then I fall into an intense food coma and can't move for 5 hours. I recently discovered Ted's online ordering and was pleasantly surprised at the ease and speed of the takeout process. If you're feeling anti-social and craving Ted's, order online, sneak in, grab the bag and go! All in all, I'll continue to frequent Ted's Bulletin in Merrifield whenever I'm in the mood for some tasty comfort food served up with a smile!

    (4)

  • Karyn J.

    I was very happy with my experience here at Ted's Bulletin. I started with the pretzel appetizer, which was very good. (See photo; I got a salt smiley! That has to be good luck or something). For my meal I ordered the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and tater tots (I know, potato potato, but I really wanted mashed potatoes and everyone on yelp spoke so highly of the tater tots). The steak and gravy were delicious!! Definitely my favorite part of the meal. The tater tots were okay but didn't meet my expectations since the yelp reviews had me all hyped up about them. The mashed potatoes were nothing special either but still good. The dinner was $18 and was a LOT of food for one person. I had enough leftovers for another whole meal! After I ate and was ready to go, the server informed me that because of the storm, the cash register system was down and they were trying to bring it back up. I didn't even know it was storming but the power did cut out twice while I was eating. I decided to look at the shake menu while I was waiting, and they had a lot of adult milkshakes that looked awesome, but I wasn't in the mood for one tonight. After I finally paid and was about to walk out the door, I noticed it was raining pretty hard, so I decided to stay in the front little bar area and get a Ted's Tart. I chose blueberry cheesecake. The manager was at the cash register up front and he said the tart was on the house, and sorry for making you wait, thank you for being so patient. So that was super nice. And the tart was delicious! They definitely kill poptarts, but one critique is that they could use a little more filling. :)

    (4)

  • John T.

    Do not order the WV Pepperoni Roll - they should warn you that they aren't kidding by referencing Appalachia cuisine. It's an $8 fancy Slim Jim served with the pizza sauce from a Totino's Pizza Roll. Otherwise, the food is as-advertised. Upscale diner food served in a1920's motif with a menu that would have been familiar to our great-grandparents but at prices that would have made them yell "Boulderdash." I've been to the location in DC and the service is great out there but this Fairfax one relies on too many young servers that don't know how to wait tables. Our server forgot to put our appetizer in and when we got the main course we told him we didn't want it anymore. He made it worse by lying to us and saying that it was coming right out. That's how I had the aforementioned Pepperoni rolls for dessert (well, the two bites before we spit it out). The server seemed to almost care we didn't like them. I doubt I go back for at least a few months.

    (2)

  • Christopher G.

    Two words: Pop & Tarts! Okay, maybe that's just one word, technically, but MANNNN they're delicious!!! Definitely not that store bought product in the grocery stores or in vending machines! These tasty and colorful treats are perfect for dessert! Whenever I'm in front of the display, I can never decide what to get. Usually I opt for the blueberry cheesecake. Located in Mosaic District, you can easily grab a poptart to-go and enjoy it outside! Aside from the poptarts, this restaurant is somewhat of an old fashion diner. Their menus are styled as 50s newspapers, and the descriptions of their food makes you want to order everything. My personal favorite is the country fried steak; you can never go wrong ordering that! The meal was so delicious, I was disappointed that it was gone. The portions are pretty generous as well.

    (4)

  • Janeene S.

    Great decor, very 1920s/1930s speakeasy looking. The table lights look like something out of the Great Gatsby. Love the newspaper menus and the b&w shows playing on the old-timey TVs hanging on the walls. Now to the food... I ordered the hamburger basket & milkshake special (Tuesdays). The milkshake was very, very good. They use real ice cream and not the milk substance other places use. There was a very plentiful amount of candy pieces in the shake too and they bring out the cup with the extra milkshake in there. They don't mind if you share. The burger was so good! Tasty and cooked to perfection. Angus beef I believe. Husband had the steak and he kept raving about the flavor and how ample the size was. His only complaint was the bland and boring salad that accompanied his dinner. Price was great and very affordable. Service was prompt and several people working there stopped by to ask if we were okay or needed anything. Great experience and looking forward to trying the all-day breakfast or another special.

    (5)

  • Nina R.

    Awesome food. Service was great for a large group. Can get hectic during the Saturday dinner-time rush, but worth the wait. I ordered the Ruben and opted for steamed broccoli instead of fries. Delish. I also had an Oreo Milkshake, yumm! Others ordered Shrimp Kabobs with steamed asparagus and were quite satisfied. I am a fan of this place. I will definitely come here again and again.

    (5)

  • Rebecca M.

    Okay guys. Don't everyone hate me. I... I just don't get the hype. Maybe I have only myself to blame. I've been eyeing this place for a while. Their menu seems fabulous with all my favorite items. Pancakes! Mac n cheese! Biscuits! Fried chicken! But I was supremely let down. I got the Chicken 'n Biscuits which promised "3 mini honey biscuits and fried chicken breasts ~ served w/ home fries and mumbo sauce". What I got was 3 chicken strips on dry biscuits. I thought that they had forgotten the sauce at first, but there was a tiny dot on each that the dry biscuit had absorbed. I ended up abandoning the biscuits and eating chicken tenders with ketchup for $12. Service was slow and it was hard to grab our waitress for much-needed items like butter for toast or a knife. Perhaps I will go back again so that I can try a more signature dish, I would really love to love you, Ted's Bulletin.

    (3)

  • Theresa K.

    Five stars for both food and service! Came here on a Wednesday night with the bf and ordered their grilled cheese and soup combo and bf ordered chicken and biscuits. When the food came out my soup was not really warm and I let the server know and they immediately brought me out a hot new soup. The chicken pot pie soup was amazinggggggg and paired well with the grilled cheese. Bf's chicken and biscuits were delicious as well. Overall a great experience at this restaurant. The past few times I've been to Ted's I left unimpressed with my meal but this grilled cheese and soup combo hit the spot and I definitely will come back for it!

    (5)

  • Alice W.

    A classed up Denny's. Ted's Bulletin has surprised me. Taking the original diner concept, they've dressed it up and made it a tad more high-toned. Comfort food like biscuits and sausage gravy, corned beef hash, or buttermilk country fried steak are constants on their menu. They serve breakfast all day every day, so if you're craving that omelet or French toast at 9pm, they've got it. They also have a Walk of Shame breakfast burrito that's got the works - steak, scrambled eggs, cheese, hash browns, and green chile sauce. Enough to get you out of your drunken stupor. I ordered the classic tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. I was surprised to get a huge bowl of tomato soup and two sandwiches and even some pickles. For only $10.99. I've had smaller grilled cheese sandwiches and a teeny tiny bowl of tomato soup for $15. This is a win. Ted's Bulletin is also known for their milkshakes (both classic and boozy) and their house made pop tarts. For what it is, Ted's does a great job. They do comfort food well. It's a good place to get classic comfort food for fairly cheap prices. Plus, this Ted's Bulletin is new, clean, and pretty huge. They have a bar in the front but once you pass the host, you step into their large dining room (there's also a bar along the left side) and there are lots of booths. It feels very cozy and homey, almost like you're at your Mom's eating her signature country fried steak with brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes with gravy. They were also playing Mickey Mouse cartoons when I was here, which makes it feel even more homey and relaxed.

    (4)

  • Lani T.

    This would be my second time here with my boyfriend and we enjoyed every dish we've had lately. Based on the experience we just had, our host Mason was smiley and a nice gentlemen. Our server Andres was funny and friendly. The overall ambience of the restaurant is casual yet classy and the old-timey theme and decor is lovely. We've only eaten from the breakfast menu so I don't think there's anything exceptionally outstanding but we always enjoy our meals. All in all, a great experience every time.

    (5)

  • L H.

    We love going to T bulletin. Always a great atmosphere and food. Service was great today and we thought we would have to wait to get in but they sat us right away. Great restaurant that brings a lot of character to this new shopping area. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Alexis K.

    Ted's Bulletin is more of 3.5 for me, but considering the fact that they haven't been open too long, I'm rounding them up to a 4. Overall, I think Ted's Bulletin is a great addition to the Mosaic District. They have daily specials and serve breakfast all day long (YESSS!!). They also have these homemade poptarts...more on that later. My boyfriend and I both ordered their Friday/Saturday night special, prime rib w/ creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. It was yummy, but could have used some improvement. I asked for my prime rib to be medium, but I think it was more on the medium-well side, so it was a little dry. No biggie. The prime rib itself was seasoned well, a lot of flavor. The mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were heavenly. I am normally impartial to creamy foods, but really, really enjoyed the creamed spinach. For dessert, we split a strawberry poptart and it was DEEEEELICIOUS. I absolutely adored poptarts as a kid, so for me this homemade poptart was nostalgia to the tenth power. The poptart was flaky and light, but my favorite part was the filling. Ooey gooey strawberry anything is one of my greatest weaknesses :) I definitely want to give Ted's Bulletin another shot. Though service was a little spotty, their interesting menu items and the fact they serve breakfast all day are enough to keep me coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Jen R.

    I came here with my family for brunch- delicious food and generous portions. The service was nice and appropriately paced- although it was not very busy anyway as it was a Tuesday mid-morning. It's a bit expensive for what it is I suppose but it is Mosaic and so therefore to be expected- and while the homemade "pop tarts" are very tasty I think they're probably a bit overblown and are quite expensive at $4 a piece. Nice ambiance though, a cool vibe- and they have outdoor seating although it was too warm the day we were there. Definitely child friendly- my daughter had an epic pancake that she loved. Also the little fountain blocks outside are fun for the kiddies to play on :) I would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Jeremy J.

    Great decor, good food, shittiest service. My family and I decided to drop by last night. The wait was mild, we were quoted twenty five minutes. We checked for updates at minutes 35 and 45 after watching several tables that were put on the wait list after us get seated before us. At this point the wife was frustrated and the children were starving. I'm still in high spirits as I've worked in the restaurant business(Great American) for several years in my early twenties and have a bit more understanding when it comes to wait times when its clear the restaurant is weeded from back to front. I don't know much about this place, it seems to be related to Matchbox and I assume they've just opened as they print-outs of menus rather than the real thing. Our waiter seemed nice, his accent wasn't hard to understand however as the night progressed we came to find out his grasp of the english language in tenuous at best. After some difficulty making sure our food order is clear he disappeared into the back. The appetizers were pretty good and came out quick enough. The popcorn shrimp were delicious. The pepperoni bread passable, the flavor is there but the dish pales in comparison to Matchbox's similar offering. Once the appetizer's were finished is where I hit the frustration wall. It was a good thirty minutes between our app plates being cleared and our entrees hitting the table. During this time I was supposed to have received a side salad that did not show. I will reiterate, the back of the house sounded like they were slammed. I can not say that the wait staff showed any sense of urgency, at least not the staff near our table. The entrees were mixed. My daughter's meatloaf was mushy. My wife's Shortrib Sammy was light on flavor and oddly tough for being shortribs. My chicken parm was great as well as my son's burger. To my server's credit he did finally notice that I did not receive my salad. He did offer to bring me one and seemed shocked when I informed him it was too late to bring my salad as my entree was already in front of me. The manager did stop by the apologize which I had expected being that our wait was twice as long as they quoted, the entrees took forever to come out and I did not receive the salad. However, his apology was meant for one of the neighboring tables. Clearly his night wasn't going too well either as he spoke to us as if he was continuing a previous, however nonexistent, conversation. Our waiter did offer us one free desert for our troubles. We ordered the Bananas Foster milkshake, we got something entirely different though it did have a slice of banana on it. We also purchased got the double chocolate devil's food cake which was awesome. I will say the the place is beautiful and I really enjoyed the food. Even the milkshake we didn't order was wonderful. However dinner took us well over two hours from start to finish which is ridiculous for this type of restaurant. I would love to give the place another short once they've ironed things out in a few months but with the availability of other great restaurants in the area it will be hard to justify the risk. One suggestion for the management. I love the silent films you have projected on the wall BUT its too short. People, me, are timing their meals by this. I saw Bud Abbott dealing with the "dandruff hound" at least three times between apps and entrees and I wasn't paying a whole lot of attention to it.

    (2)

  • John K.

    Counter service was slow and inefficient on the Saturday afternoon I was there. Corned beef hash involved fairly fatty pieces of meat, as other have said, and was quite mediocre. Bland iced tea. Won't be back.

    (2)

  • Kimberly W.

    Yum! It was our first time here and we loved it. I ordered a hamburger and added on bacon and Gorgonzola cheese. It was amazing. My wife ordered the Alabama Chicken which was also very very good. The chicken was juicy and just the right amount of seasoning. The white BBQ sauce yum !get the tater tots ! They are perfect. Also try the pop tarts !

    (4)

  • Laura G.

    I've been her before but only for breakfast and loved it. Tonight , we had drinks only. Alex was our bartender, he was terrific, we tried totally new drinks, he explained them all, the drinks were delicious and different. A great place.

    (5)

  • Joy S.

    The food is not worth the price. The star is for the outstanding waiter we had, Peter. The chocolate dessert tasted like something you can get at Walmart. It lacked the flavor and texture one would expect.

    (2)

  • Vivian T.

    I forgot my servers name but he delivered great service, although our host was a bit unwelcoming and depressing. The feel and the vibe of the restaurant is pretty neat! I loved how they design the restaurant to be a gatsby themed. The newspaper was our menu for our brunch. The food tastes amazing, I don't think I could ever go back to ihop! I really wanted to try their coffee and milkshakes but I was only there for a quick lunch. I loved how they kept the water in the classic glass bottle! Definitely going back soon hopefully for their dinner menu!

    (4)

  • J B.

    Been 3 times and won't go back. First time, food was lukewarm at best. Second, slightly warmer than room temp. Today the food was back to lukewarm.. Nice place, food is tasty, they took $6 off my bill but really, who wants room temp food. Oh and the pop tarts have hardly any filling and are way way too sweet. The Ted's in Reston is fabulous 'cause the food is hot. Just a thought -- bring in whomever is managing in Reston to Mosaic to teach these folks. PLEASE

    (2)

  • S B.

    Awesome food ALWAYS. Love the bar and the breakfasts!! Awesome bar, awesome service!!!

    (5)

  • Magic Mark L.

    It's a cool place and has a different twist on things. My best girl and I hit it for brunch yesterday on Sunday. This is the new location in Mosaic. I would definitely go again because it's kind of a fun place. Their menu selection is unique, serving things like meatloaf, home-made pop tarts, a breakfast burritos, omelettes, mac & cheese, and what they describe as "adult milkshakes" - milkshakes with different kinds of alcohol. I had the "walk of shame" breakfast burrito, which is kind of a Mexican-type breakfast burrito with steak, chili's, sour cream, and topped with avocado (and I so love avocado)... My best girl had the "jon's omelette" which has mushroom, spinach and swiss. Both orders looked better than they actually taste, but they were still pretty good. Unfortunately the omelette was cold. I sent it back and they were gracious about taking it back. It came back warm (but still not hot). Disappointing, but I do know that they were pretty busy. They threw in a pop-tart on the house, which was a nice gesture. The food looked pretty good but everything is a bit heavy and/or greasy (which might be just what you're looking for after a night of partying - or in the case of my girl, a little hard on the stomach). The chef was working hard, barking out orders as they came up. It's an interesting set-up, in that the chef's station is situated on the other side of the kitchen, and orders that are up come onto the counter are passed through to him as he coordinates and fixes/manages orders. The entire kitchen itself is Hispanic (not that there's anything wrong with it) - it reminded me of the Anthony Bourdain comment in his book about how he'd prefer a hard-working Hispanic immigrant line cook any day over some prim & proper culinary school graduate who thinks he has his own unique take on how to make a dish or calls in sick because he broke a nail or something. A fun place to do once in a while.

    (3)

  • Gretchen P.

    The wait is finally over! Ted's Bulletin's Mosaic location is open, up, and running, and I couldn't be more thrilled. I've seriously been chomping at the bit for this place to open up, and made a point to get in and try it out as soon as I could! I'd never been to any of the Ted's locations in DC or Reston before (the shame, the shaaaame!), but have heard legends of their American cooking and homemade pop tarts for ages. The fabulous Dana Z and Lia M joined me for dinner on their first officially open Friday, and it was a great experience! Despite it being their opening week, I was really impressed with the overall service, food, and experience we had. Obviously, when a restaurant opens there's always a little bit of a learning curve as it gets its bearings with a full crowd, and there was definitely a full crowd there! This place is obviously a smash hit already, which is great! Knowing it would be a bit nuts, I called about an hour ahead to place our names on the call-ahead waitlist (they aren't taking reservations right now, but they have a separate waitlist for call aheads), which was an excellent idea. We were seated after just a few minutes' wait! Even though it was crazy, with things happening like the bar running out of glasses (so we were told), our waiter was nothing but sweet and attentive to our table. We started with a couple of appetizers, the pepperoni roll and the soft pretzels with smoked cheese dip. The pepperoni roll was good but the pretzels were toooootally where it was at! I also got one of their famous adult milkshakes, the Nutty Professor, which was hazelnutty and creamy and delicious and much stronger than I thought it would be (in a good way!) I absolutely recommend getting in and sampling some of those 'shakes! I ended up going for a Ceasar salad with added shrimp, and sampled off of my dining companions' plates too, hehe. The salad was very nicely dressed and the shrimp were PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned, although adding protein to a salad is a smidge pricey. Special shout outs to the mac 'n' cheese, brussels sprouts, and homemade tots. Mmmm, I could eat just a sampler plate of those sides and be a happy, happy girl. For dessert, we HAD to sample the homemade pop tarts that Ted's is famous for! Unfortunately, we were super stuffed at this point, so we each only really made it through a bite each of the PB and Bacon and the Strawberry. The PB/Bacon is fun but soooo rich, one bite is really enough. The Strawberry is filled with a delicious strawberry jam and was really yummy. As Dana mentioned in her review, there was a little bit of drama going on when the table next to us (a four-top) invited some of their friends to join them for dinner, bumping up their total party to 8+, so there was a bit of spillover into our seating area. We're pretty chill diners, so it really wasn't a big deal (they weren't being obnoxious or anything), but our waiter and the manager both came over to check on us and make sure we were okay because of it, which we all really appreciated. Even on a super busy, first-week night, I still felt really well taken care of, which is a huge plus! I really can't wait to come back and sample more of the menu, including something from their All-Day Breakfast menu next time! And, y'know, more tots, hehe. Glad you're here, Ted's!

    (5)

  • Dana Z.

    Well done Ted's. I had the very fortunate .... fortune ... of coming here with the beautiful Gretchen P. and Lia M. during opening weekend. We sampled a lot of the menu and shared off each other's plates. I loved pretty much everything I had (shoutout to the pretzel and cheese appetizer and the roasted brussel sprouts!!) But I have two comments on the service: 1) Our poor server. You could tell he was in the weeds, but he was so positive and attentive. But I saw him running around because damn, it was just so busy. He was at our table and we were going to order and then he goes ".....Oh shit. I didn't give them syrup" (Looking two tables down at the poor kids who didn't have syrup for their french toast) It was kinda funny. "Oh shit" is nothing something I normally hear (out loud) from a server. Fortunately, we were not a group of people with a stick up our butts so said go ahead and get the kids syrup and come back, haha. 2) The table of FOUR next to us decided to invite their friends (who must have been in the area) and became a table of 8, and sort of encroached on our personal space. And since we weren't one of those tables with sticks up our butts (as previously mentioned), we were so focused on all our yummy food, we didn't mind. The manager DID seem to mind though, and was not pleased that the table of drunk people next to us decided to make their party of 4 a party of 8. The manager came over to us and asked very genuinely if everything was ok, and if we wanted to kick them out or find another table, she would. But quite honestly, they weren't loud drunks, and we were so thrilled with all of our yummy food, we let them be. (Bonus points for us, being the coolest table in the restaurant) I will go back (I mean, I live within walking distance) but probably not until the hype dies down a little. But seriously, great food and great service. Thrilled this place opened in Mosaic!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Ray C.

    This place was awesome!!! Great food, great device, adult milkshakes and did I mention, GREAT FOOD!!! I had a cup of chilli, the fish and tots with a nutty professor shake. GREAT ALL AROUND!!!

    (5)

  • Kelly M.

    In true Kelly fashion, I was unable to decide what to eat, so we ordered a little bit of everything. Since everyone needs a little beer cheese in their life, we started with the pretzels and beer cheese which was a recommendation from our fabulous server, Eric. We tried the chili and Caesar salads next. Both were great. After that we tried the peanut butter and bacon burger...super well done (our choice). Eric noticed our burger needed more time almost before we did and gladly took it back for us to really get that hockey puck going. Finally, we tried the chicken salad sandwich, probably my least favorite because it wasn't traditional, but my husband really liked it and I imagine others who like the spice, may also. So, I saw some server bashing going on and I just have to say our experience with Eric, could not have been better. He was very attentive, handled my crazy indecisiveness well, paced our meal perfectly and took great care of my kids...one of whom changed his mind about what he wanted to eat mid-meal. If you'd like a server who is awesome, ask for Eric and be sure to tip him well to keep him gainfully employed because I plan on revisiting this place and have no patience for shitty service. All in all, we left full and happy with a conglomerate of food in our bellies and doggie bags of pop tarts and a MASSIVE chocolate cake. SUCCESS.

    (5)

  • James S.

    Best Blueberry Pop Tart ever? This place just opened up near where I live and I couldn't resist checking this place out. My girl and I went in the morning to try their breakfast and we both enjoyed our meals. I had the Big Marks breakfast and she as the Mark on an off day meal. Food was prepared perfectly. We will return again to try their dinner menu. ^_^

    (4)

  • Audra B.

    Long wait on a Saturday evening but you can give them your cell phone number and they can text you when your table is ready. This way, you can do some shopping if you please. Our server's name was Christine and she was absolutely wonderful. She checked back in with us on a timely basis and we never had to look around for her when we needed something. She was also very friendly and fun to chat with. My husband and I decided we're asking for her next time we come to Ted's Bulletin! We had the Reuben, Short Rib sandwich, onion rings, fresh-cut fries, and a bacon peanut butter pop tart for dessert. Everything was delicious, I would order everything again but want to try the taco salad next time. It looked amazing. Only negative is that a Kettle One dirty martini was $14.00. I expect these prices in DC but not in Merrifield, VA.

    (4)

  • Will C.

    3.5 to 3 I am back to update my review. After coming for dinner I decided to give Ted's Bulletin a second chance during breakfast and it was disappointing. At around 10 A.M. on a Sunday morning there were a lot of people, luckily my gf and I were able to grab a seat at the bar immediately. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, this came with two eggs and hash browns. The biscuits came out cold and the gravy was lukewarm. The temperature of the food at this restaurant seems to be an issue both times I have visited. Since the restaurant is new I guess the chefs/ line cooks are still not in sync. That is the only explanation I can figure for why their food is not warm. On a positive note the portion was huge, I could not finish it. My gf's food was also lukewarm. Bottomline: Food is served luke warm here. I hope after a couple of months the chef's will be more in sync with each other to fix this issue. Until then, I will not be returning.

    (3)

  • Jane P.

    This place is so cute and everything I tried was really good or okay. For my main dish I got a spinach salad. This was amazing. It had crispy chunks of bacon, creamy blue cheese, delicious pickled onions, and I added steak as my protein. I switched out the honey mustard for an avocado vinaigrette and it was so flavorful and creamy. Every bite was an explosion of delicious flavors. I wouldn't recommend the bacon peanut butter pop tart. First of all, it was cold and so doughy. I'm wondering if they heated it up, then maybe the pastry might have been better? Servers were nice and friendly. They had such a cute atmosphere. I especially loved their cute little menus that resembled a real bulletin (newspaper).

    (5)

  • Eboni B.

    What a great way to start my Friday. Came here after the wait for it to open over the summer. I could not wait to get my eat on. Just like the other locations, food is great, hot and fast. This location will probably be my new favorite because it offers more dining space which means less wait time on busy weekends. I got the toast, eggs, bacon and potatoes while the hubby got the biscuits and gravy. My fork always seem to find his plate, and I must say his meal was really good. I loved my simple breakfast and caramel latte, but if you want a more hearty meal, I would recommend the biscuits and gravy. The caramel latte was also very tasty. Perhaps I will go back soon to enjoy a latte and pop-tart. Their pop-tarts are super awesome, but my poor little stomach could not handle another bite of food. My favorite is the strawberry one if you're looking to try one of the many flavors. Or perhaps go bold with the bacon one! The staff was very attentive and catering. Even staff not assigned to us greeted us on the way in and on the way out. Overall, great location and I look forward to my next visit. If you are not familiar with the area, this location is across from Target on the same stretch as the Angelica theater. Ample (free) parking in the garages if you don't happen to luck up on a street spot. Happy eating!!!

    (5)

  • William M.

    This was my first Ted's experience. Let me start by saying this is by no means a place I will be able to frequent. This stuff is heavy, of course that's prob in large part to what I ordered. I split a chocolate shake with my buddy, and it was STILL massive. I highly recommend splitting the shake to save $$$, since you are still going to get more than enough for one human. We then opted for the pretzel with cheese and beer fondue. OMG! The sauce was zesty and absolutely delicious. Ridiculous. I then ordered the famous grilled cheese with tomato bisuqe. I wasn't expecting much, but the tomato bisque was outstanding. On the thicker side in terms of consistency, and packed with flavor. The grilled cheese was solid, and not overly greasy. As I said, Ted's is awesome, but let's be honest, I can't eat like this every day. And if I am not going to eat like this, why would I go to Ted's?

    (4)

  • Ali R.

    I always love coming here. Food is always amazing. Our waiter, Alejandro was extremely nice, engaging in conversation, and very attentive. Go ask for him next time you go.

    (5)

  • Rob N.

    I've been to Ted's 3 times now, the latest was this past Thursday. What they do best is definitely burgers, shakes, & breakfast food. The only time I thought they could have done better was the 1 time I ordered a steak, and it was simply overdone & dry. But if you are looking for breakfast/comfort food, a really good burger & a milkshake, then you can't go wrong at Ted's. The wait staff has done a great job every time.

    (4)

  • Russ H.

    Meh. Breakfast here is pretty terrible--went twice and it was consistently bad. The omlettes were unnecessarily greasy both times. One of the times the iced coffee was so bitter and acidic I could use it to degrease some tools. Gross. The servers were ok but average. For a place famous for its brunch I could do better (and cheaper) at IHOP. I mean the place looks cool I guess so maybe that's what it trades on?

    (2)

  • Robert M.

    Food sucks. Service sucks. Beer sucks. Too cute by a half

    (1)

  • Chrystal C.

    Took our family of five for dinner here for the first time and we were very disappointed! The service was absolutely awful...unfriendly, RUDE and slow! They were too busy chatting amongst themselves:/ the food was nothing great either and way too pricey. Only thing out of 5 dishes ordered that was good were the fries. Would NOT recommend!

    (1)

  • Ashley S.

    I went to Ted's Bulletin about a month ago for brunch with the girls. We went Saturday afternoon and the place was hopping and our wait was a little over an hour so I definitely suggest calling ahead or making a reservation if you can. I got the breakfast burrito with a side of their corn bread and everything was delicious! But if nothing else you should try this place just for their gourmet pop tarts. The crust is reminiscent of pie crust and while I wish there was a slightly bigger pocket for the filling, it was still very good.

    (4)

  • Kathy I.

    I'm so excited that Ted's Bulletin has opened up here! I used to drive into dc just eat bunch/lunch at this place! They designed it just like the other locations but this one is definitely bigger and can accommodate more people. I called ahead so I only waited for about a minute. If you're going in at a busy time (weekend mornings/afternoon) make sure you call in because it definitely cuts the wait down. The menu stayed the same which Im really happy about. I ordered my usual Big Mark breakfast. Consists of sausage,egg, bacon, toast, hash, and toast plus your choice of their home made poptart ~$14.95. The sausage was actually different than what I'm used to be I actually like it better! A little bit of spice with a slight hint of honey roast. I decided to try the strawberry poptart this time but I prefer the peanut butter bacon or blueberry over it. I went in hungry and was so satisfied! The service was pretty decent for a busy Saturday morning and for being the first weekend they have opened. Definitely recommend this place for a cute, slightly fancier than a diner breakfast/brunch. PS they also offer ME Swing coffee next to the bar! :)

    (5)

  • Christian B.

    "Classic American breakfast place with a modern, yet 1950's flair" Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Parking: 2/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Green: 4/5 Ted's bulletin is an interesting restaurant concept that offers meals, snacks, sweets, etc. throughout the day but the star of their food service remains the breakfast and brunch. The interior of the restaurant goes along with its (somewhat understated) theme of being a bulletin, or a newspaper. The menus are all written out on what appears to be an old fashioned paper, the bathroom doors are made to look like a 1950's midtown office, and the whole place has an interesting mixture of classic Americana with modern elements, and a dash of a journalist's office, making it certainly unique. It's nevertheless a very comfortable place to sit and enjoy a nice, decadent brunch after a night out with large, comfortable booths arranged like alleyways down the rectangular restaurant. The menu reflects many American classics with contemporary twists on them, many items that seem to scream "hangover remedy", and homemade sweets like house pop tarts and huge cinnamon rolls. However, in my opinion the absolute star of the show comes surprisingly enough from their 'lighter' menu - The veggie breakfast burrito with green chile sauce. This dish alone brings me back every time with its amazingly flavorful green sauce and perfectly executed black bean veggie burger patty along with egg and avocado, perfect with their hash browns. The restaurant has a few vegetarian/vegan options besides this as well in the form of pretzels, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. Parking here is Mosaic district parking - i.e., find your way to a (probably already crowded) parking garage that will, at its closest, be about 200 yards from the entrance and make your way across the green toward the restaurant but I do recommend it as one of the better breakfast / brunch options in an area with so few.

    (4)

  • LanChi N.

    This was the first time that Ive been to Ted's Bulletin since I last just picked up a few poptarts. Rolled in around 12:45 or so and was told a 20-30 min wait. I think it may have been a bit less but I'm not complaining. The hostess was very welcoming and so was our server. With a suggestion from our server I decided on the Pomegranate Mimosa. Which I thoughts was pretty good you could taste the grapefruit and pomegranate. Food: Of course we had to order the World Famous Tater Tots... Um.. Talk about the most amazingly delicious crispy little cube of tastiness. Basically it'd crispy on the outside and soft in the inside no filler just potato. I decided on the Chicken N' Biscuits... 3 mini honey biscuits and fried chicken breasts served w/ home fries and mumbo sauce Review: Chicken breast were a bit on the tiny side I think. It was more like chicken strips.Still seasoning was in point and the chicken was juicy and crispy. Biscuits were not mini by any means.They were very good though a little dense not really fluffy or flaky but definetly buttery almost scone like. My only gripe about this dish was that it looks like it should've been handheld but it's not. I mean portion wise trees is more biscuits then chicken so it's a weird ratio on the plate. Home fries were on point crispy delicious and nicely seasoned I think it was with Rosemary and some other herbs but it brought a nice freshness along with the onions that were with the potatoes. My brother decided on The Big Mark Breakfast.... 3 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, hash browns, toast and homemade pop tart* Review: not much to say about eggs... Bacon he said was nicely thick cut and he liked that. Sausage had a slight sweetness but he said it was very flavorful. Hash browns perfectly crunchy top layer. He ordered the strawberry poptarts but decided to bring it home since he was so full. Overall... I agree with my brother that the ambience at Ted's is casual...but relaxing.... It is a bit noisy but it's lively. It gave my brother that sense of nostalgia even though this kid was born in the 90's but somehow found an interest in old classics. This basically kids classics remade into adult food. Either way I know I'll be back to ted's for sure. Food was fresh and the taste was delicious.Like I always say your paying for quality and quantity is given here. So if you feel like splurging a bit just do so while your here it will be worth it.

    (4)

  • Justine S.

    Delicious breakfast/brunch food! I came here with friends and we all ordered something from the breakfast menu (since that's what they're known for). I ordered the biscuits with sausage gravy and a blueberry cheesecake pop-tart. They ordered the chili, pancakes, and fried chicken w/ biscuits. My meal was on point! The biscuits (beer-battered) were crispy and tasty itself but the gravy added even more to the flavoring. The pop-tart was OK, if it was toasted it probably would have tasted better. The chili was flavorful and had a perfect amount of spice! Pancakes and the fried chicken were good, nothing exceedingly amazing, but overall still tasty. We were seated quickly and our waiter was funny/friendly. However, he did take awhile to get the condiments to us (we came on a Friday afternoon-they were not busy). Definitely would come back to try the French toast and a milkshake!

    (4)

  • Taylor M.

    I'll start out by giving Ted's Bulletin two stars for the decor and competent service. After that, it goes downhill pretty fast. We were there for brunch on a Saturday. We decided on lunch fare. I had the fish and tots and my wife had the steak. The fish and tots tasted like they were simply tossed together in the fryer. The resulting fish sticks and tots couldn't be discerned from the taste. They were just deep-fried, tasteless mush pieces. My wife's steak was cooked perfectly medium rare as she requested. Unfortunately, the tri-tip portion was tough and tasteless. It was prepared without any seasoning, and the first bite explained why they serve it with a steak sauce. It's necessary to add some flavor. I remember my father explaining to me decades ago that steak sauce was only required if the meat wasn't good. When you see my wife or me reaching for steak sauce, you can assume the meat is sub-par. In fairness to Ted's we didn't have any of their signature dishes such as the milkshakes, burgers, or sweets. Perhaps they are the reasons to eat here. We will likely never find out.

    (2)

  • Edwin Y.

    Big fan of Ted's, from the first time we came across their 8th St location in northeast DC. Breakfast food served at all times of the day, plus their supper menu being available starting at 11am. We enjoy the Mark's breakfast, the TUBS sandwich, and Walk of Shame burrito. The gravy dishes can get a little heavy on the cream, tough to finish the whole dish at times. The Corned Beef Hash is different than your typical hash - the meat is cut into larger cubes (not like the "mush" you get at certain places). For dinner, the fish and tots are a win. Fish is nicely breaded but not overly so. Meatloaf is great as well. Just wish they had the fried chicken at the Mosaic location too. Get the pop tarts if you're craving sweets. Being a Mosaic resident, glad to see this establishment doing well!

    (4)

  • Sharon L.

    Came here at 1pm Sunday for brunch w/ 3 friends. They didn't take reservations on Sunday for some reason but told us instead to call in the morning to put our name on a waitlist. Ended up waiting about 10-15min once we all arrived. Ambience/decor: - Much bigger inside than it seems from the outside! - Hardwood floors and cozy booth seating - Decorations/newspaper menu definitely made it feel like we were in a printing office! I'm a fan. Service: - messed up one of our egg orders (over easy instead of sunny as requested) but nbd Food: - Mmm their coffee is good - Big Mark Breakfast: hash browns were good, but the rest of it was pretty basic. Nothing special, but not bad either (pretty hard to mess up eggs/bacon) - Chicken and Biscuits: chicken was moist and flavorful, but the biscuit was a bit dry - Walk of Shame Breakfast Burrito: steak was alright, but the hash brown cubes were pretty interesting! yummy with the sauce it came with - Peanut Butter & Bacon poptart: not as good as I expected; bacon was just sort of sprinkled on top/not much flavor inside of the poptart - Salted Caramel poptart: sweet + delicious! definitely liked this one better 3 Entrees, 2 coffees and 2 poptarts came out to ~$43 (w/ tax/tip) - not bad. Overall decent brunch option and would come back to try their other food/alcoholic milkshakes, but didn't blow my mind (after hearing a lot of hype about this place)

    (3)

  • Jorge M.

    Was visiting the Falls Church area for a few weeks and decided to stop by here on my last day. That was a mistake! If I had known about this little gem before, I would have been here every weekend. It's a nice little spot located next to the Angelika Film Center in the Mosaic District. The whole place has a real speakeasy, 1920's feel down to the servers and bartenders dressed in vests and ties and the menu being written on what looks like a period newspaper. It was pretty busy when I came in on Sunday morning but I was able to grab a seat at the bar. My server/bartender was Ryan and he was great. When I told him I was in the mood for breakfast, he recommended a few if his favorites and answered all the questions I had about the menu. Coffee was served up piping hot in a carafe which was left just for me. I ended up ordering the chicken biscuits and a side of cheese grits. The chicken biscuits were great: three flaky, toasted biscuits, just this side of not being too buttery. The chicken was fried well and not greasy, but to be honest, was probably the least impressive thing on my plate. Believe me when I say this speaks more of the rest of the meal than it does to any shortcomings of the chicken. It was served with a side of "mumbo sauce" which was like a sweet and smoky curry ketchup. The potatoes that were served on the side were amazing: tender, crispy, and fried up with thick slices of onions and plenty of thyme and rosemary. The real winner of the meal were the cheese grits. Dear Lord, don't go without trying these!! Everything cheese grits should be. Moist, creamy, with plenty of cheese mixed in and some sprinkled on top for good measure, served up in a mini cast iron skillet. The portions were very generous and as a man of 6'8", even I found myself asking for a box to take home my leftovers. People sitting around me at the bar ordered the cinnamon roll (which is big enough for 4 people and comes with a gravy boat of frosting), the walk of shame burrito and the corned beef hash, both of which looked amazing. I'm sad I'm leaving this neck of the woods without trying more of their menu, but I will definitely be coming back, hopefully sooner rather than later.

    (5)

  • Samantha M.

    I visited this location Saturday night with my boyfriend and best friend We called a-head and they had a 1 hr wait. which was not a problem since we had about a 30-45 minute drive to get there. The host was friendly and greeted us right away. After being seated we were met with our not so attentive waiter. He did not speak clearly and we had to ask him to repeat himself a few times. My friend ask him to describe what the cream ale was like; he said " its like a light beer and i hate it" he did not describe the drink at all. She did decide to order it and was glad it. was actually pretty good for a $3 beer. There were a few other "attentive" issues with the waiter but nothing to major. Besides the mediocre service the food was just OK. I was not blown away by it but it wasn't bad either. We ordered the pepperoni rolls as an app, It comes with 2 which we cut up into 3rds. This app is definitely made for party's of 2 or less. For entrees my friend and I ordered the Country Fried steak with pepper gravy and my BF ordered the Chicken Parm. Chicken Parm was good- As expected. huge portion with plenty to take home - no complaints here. Country Fried steak #1 = This was ordered with mash potatoes and gravy and a side house salad with ranch. Salad was ok. The ranch was a bacon ranch but this was not disclosed by the waiter; so taht was a bit of a shock when i notice lumps in the ranch. Flavor was good though. The potatoes were good the gravy was an onion gravy which was a little sweet. Again good but not amazing and the menu did not describe what type of gravy. The main entree was good; it was a nice thick steak (thicker than you usually see for this type of prep) not greasy and the breading was light and crunchy. The gravy was not a traditional pepper gravy that i was used to having on this type dish. It had a lemon undertone; again it was good just not what I am used too. Country fried steak #2 Came with Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese Sprouts were good no complaints, The mac and cheese did not have a lot of flavor or even cheese; very basics. We order milk shakes for dessert and 1 salted caramel pop tart. They were good the pop tart had a little to much salt but overall not bad. Over all the service could be better; meal was just OK. But I would like to try this place for lunch or brunch. Seem like sandwiches may be a better option for them

    (3)

  • Dustin T.

    Came here on a Saturday for lunch and the place is packed! What we thought would've been a 15 minute wait time, turned out to be pretty instant. Stopped by after a movie over at the Angelika movie theatre and the food was delicious! I've been wanting to come here for a while, and it definitely did not disappoint. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with coffee and it was phenomenal! While the fries were just average, the reuben definitely made up for it. The waiter was very attentive and helpful. I will definitely be coming to this place again in the near future. As for parking, there is a Target garage where you can park for free.

    (5)

  • K P.

    Been here 3 times. I got the Popeye veggie burger all 3 times. It's homemade and so tasty. The cheese makes it! Never had to wait for a table.

    (4)

  • Jen E.

    The food is good here but BEWARE!! The fries are cooked in peanut oil and in no place (including the kids menu) is that listed. My daughter has a peanut allergy and could have had a serious, anaphylactic incident. The manager seemed pretty nonplussed by me asking, as if it was obvious (thought not indicated anywhere), and didn't even offer an apology, much less a comp. Not sure I would return, which is too bad because the food and atmosphere was quite good.

    (2)

  • Marianne K.

    I am not sure what all the hype is about. I was excited to try this place after the rave reviews from friends. I will say the milkshake was outstanding (better than the pop tarts). But otherwise my breakfast was just ... kind of bland. I had the burrito. My husband had the omelet and our daughter ordered a milkshake for breakfast. She ordered best! I am not sure if the Mosiac location differs from the one downtown, but I will not be returning. Le pain quotidien serves a far better breakfast - go get their eggs and stop by Ted's for a pop tart and milkshake.

    (2)

  • Stephanie P.

    Awesome food all around! And super delicious homemade pop tarts! A must try. =)

    (4)

  • Devon J.

    We have been here twice now and both times were beyond excellent! We stumbled in by accident the first time and felt a bit underdressed, but now we know that it's probably not a place to go in a t-shirt and jeans before weekend errands. The environment is very pretty and comfortable, and the service was above and beyond. Staff greets you with a smile and actually converses with you at the table. So far we've had the biscuits and gravy which is amazing. They use beer batter biscuits which is new to me, but is really great with the gravy. They cook their eggs perfectly too and the hash browns have always been crispy. We've also had the chicken and biscuits and the walk of shame burrito which were both also great. Their portions are huge so come ready to eat or bring some home. They leave a bottle of cold water for you through the meal, and the alcohol milkshakes are delicious. They are a little heavy though, so I'd recommend splitting it with someone. We've had the Nutty Professor and Dirty Girl Scout which both are well balanced drinks.

    (5)

  • Julia L.

    The service is usually pretty good. Went here for breakfast and ordered a standard breakfast with an everything bagel. My eggs were greasy and there was mold on my bagel.... Very disappointed .

    (1)

  • James C.

    Great atmosphere! awesome alcoholic milkshakes, pastries and more. Generous & delicious portions. I had the chicken & biscuits -- definitely not "mini" like they say on the menu. Food is a little salty but overall very satisfying. Service was great, everyone was friendly from hostesses to manager. We were sat immediately on a Friday night and our food arrived quickly. Our server Tony was helpful and friendly, gave us great recommendations. Try the cheese grits!

    (5)

  • Jackie B.

    An awesome date night dinner- we started with the baked pretzel sticks with beer & cheese fondue, very yummy! The pretzels weren't quite German style but they weren't too greasy, buttery either. They came warm and salted and when you dip into the warm cheesy, zesty sauce-well it's sublime! Then I ordered the 10 oz steak with onion straws, coke slaw, and creamed corn. The steak was perfection- juicy on the inside and seared just right on the outside. The onion straws were a nice touch. I'm picky about cole slaw but Teds didn't disappoint. The creamed corn was amazing- never had anything like it! Hubby ordered the Reuben with home fries. The sandwich was huge. He was afraid the bread would be hard and dry but bite the case. My only regret- we didn't have room for dessert!

    (5)

  • Jennifer K.

    I heard so many great things about the Ted's in dc so I spent all of last summer looking forward to one opening within walking distance from home. The service and food are great. They give you huge portions so I always have tons of leftovers.

    (4)

  • Kelsey G.

    The pop tarts are everything you need them to be. My party of 2 came at 6pm on a Friday and got seated right away. Great things: tomato soup, chips and salsa at the Mexican place 2 doors down, and I'll say it again- the poptarts. Sucky: black bean patty totally fell apart on the limp naan of my Greek "burger." I ate two bites with a fork and stopped, the waiter's constant attempt to upsell us- no, she does not want bacon on her grilled cheese, limited bar and just 2 beers on tap. Why did I like the hill location so much more?.

    (3)

  • Jaya P.

    Hurray for being able to walk-in and get a table at Ted's..ok it was 3pm on a Saturday, but we would definitely not get tables at the 14th St or Eastern market locations! The restaurant is designed as an old fashioned diner - a fancy one! it has a long bar table and many booths, including booths for couples. They also have a bakery outside and a full coffee bar. After a night of black friday shopping and then more.. needless to say, i needed a caffeine fix stat! The vanilla latte was really good and we paired it with a blueberry cheesecake pop tart. The pop tart was disappointing given that it's the signature item- the filling was only in a bubble in the center and the sprinkles were too sweet for my liking. I have had the brown sugar pop tart from their 14th St location and would recommend that as much much better. Of course, the alcoholic milk shakes are the other reason to come here, but just wasn't in the mood for it that day. If you do go to Ted's, definitely get the boozy milkshakes - their portions are huge so perfect to share with a friend. For breakfast, i got the Jon's omelet which has spinach, mushrooms and cheese. You can add meat to it, but i didn't want any and our server was super nice and asked if i would like fruit instead. Most places would just charge the same amount without offering something and this was pretty awesome :) My omelet was meh.. a little bit too greasy. The side of hash browns with it were yummy - crispy and perfectly browned. My friend got the veggie black bean burrito - he didn't like it too much as he said it was too spicy for brunch food, but i tasted some and loved it. Gimme spicy anytime ;)

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    I'm sure Ted's Bulletin will be busy on Mothers Day and won't need my business. Why else was the hostess snarky and unhelpful when I called for a reservation and told me to call ahead on the morning of Mothers Day? Now it's Mothers Day and they don't have their phone system turned on to accept calls. Good luck with rudeness as a marketing strategy Ted's.

    (1)

  • George P.

    Nice new restaurant. Has cool retro decor. Staff is very friendly. Menu is great just what you would expect for Breakfast. The cinnamon roll is ridiculous but delicious. Coffee very good and they drop off an entire thermos which is nice so no need to ask for refills. Had the walk of shame which was great. The beef was tender and lots of it. Definitely will come again.

    (4)

  • Tuyet V.

    Service was pretty good! We sat down quickly because we did the call ahead (highly recommended on the weekends). I got the honey biscuit fried chicken and my boyfriend got the PBJ burger, both really good. ALSO, the strawberry pop tart is a MUST!!

    (5)

  • Tony G.

    Salty, sugary, greasy, bland food, which I know many unhealthy people enjoy. If you are addicted to sugary sauces and greasy foods like my dining companions, you may like this place. Good service from the wait staff, but not the hostess. Very noisy--a shouting match. Fire code violations in the room with bar at the front of the place as patrons standing waiting for a table that may never come. Hostess lies repeatedly about when you will be seated. A 30-minute wait for Sunday lunch turned out to be 90 minutes. Watched multiple families tricked into believing they had their name on the seating/waiting list only to find out they had nothing. They don't take reservations. Broken light at our table. No natural light except at the front bar. Never again. The place is like a substandard Silver Diner. Lastly, poorly dressed patrons, with crying babies, which is not my idea of dining out, which is supposed to be special or so I thought. TB is just a McDs dressed up in pricey tutu without clown shoes. :( Wish I could get my money back.

    (1)

  • Jaleece D.

    Great atmosphere, a little pricy but the foods worth it. They get very busy so it make take a little longer to get things like water, refills or sauces. But in a high volume place that's slightly expected. Other than that definitely check this place out!

    (4)

  • R J A.

    This place is the pits. I ordered the prime rib on Saturday night and I received the most disgusting cut of meat I have ever seen in a restaurant. It was about 90% fat and gristle, 10% over cooked beef. The sides were bland and under seasoned, and the chili I ordered as an appetizer was watery and flavorless. Also, what's that awful smell in the bar area? Avoid this place at all costs. Not worth your time or money.

    (1)

  • Christina B.

    Love this place. Went there for breakfast twice and then dinner to try their weekend Prime Rib special. The Mark's big breakfast was lovely, specially since you had options of different breads like biscuits or homemade poptarts. They give you a hefty portion. I had to take a doggie bag. I am still savoring the delicious poptarts. I have tried 3 types and loved blueberry cheesecake. The beer biscuits are to die for and the Breakfast burrito is ridiculously flavorful. We went with some friends to do the Prime Rib and I seriously going to be a regular if it is as good as it was. The portions were good but the side of Brussel sprouts with blue cheese make my mouth water just thinking about them. We had the creamed spinach which comes sprinkled with pinko and in its own mini pan. If you are a fan of apps and cocktails I would recommend the fried pretzels, the fried green tomatoes that I keep dreaming about and the Midkiff (sorry if the wrong spelling) which is a delicious Gin cocktail. The staff was incredibly nice. Josh the manager really went out of his way to accommodate us. Our waiter Eric who was a joy to have attend to us for breakfast and John who was filled with accurate food recommendations, both made our dining experience above par.

    (5)

  • Tiff H.

    I've been here before and typically get the chicken and biscuits (one of their signature dishes I would say) and that's always a good dish to choose. Has never let me down. This time around I got a burger. Wasn't bad at all, but I definitely wouldn't say it's something they specialize in. But like I said, not bad. All in all, still a good food spot with a decent amount of options to fit all of your cravings.

    (4)

  • John B.

    Came here late night, not many people in the restaurant. We were seated promptly and service was generally good with a smile although it seemed extremely slow considering the number of customers and waiters they had. To be honest there was nothing special on the dinner menu, most of the items were run of the mill. We ordered the kebabs (which has very little taste to it, not really succulent, but I expected that since this isn't exactly the place you would go for kebabs). We also ordered the breakfast burrito, due to lack of other interesting dinner options, and we expected much more of that. Overall the food was very "flat" and seemed like it needed "life" such as bringing out the flavors in the vegetables. The main taste we got was from the salt and sauces we threw on there afterwards. The service was good and I can't really give it a low rating because this is what most of the diners around here taste like. Just don't go in expecting greatness.

    (3)

  • Ryan T.

    Another excellent restaurant to be found in the Mosiac shopping center. We stopped their on a Saturday night and the place was packed. They offer a variety of food choices, including breakfast food all day. But the highlight for me was the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Basic, but so hard to do well in most restaurants. Grilled cheese was toasted well with flavourful cheese, and the soup was thick and creamy and full of flavour. The combo brought back wonderful childhood memories - the only thing missing was the fireplace!

    (4)

  • Ana-Karina J.

    My sister and I come to this Ted's once a week, every Friday night after we both finish our busy days at work (I work in a busy italian restaurant, and she works at a sushi place). She makes her 5 minute drive from work, and I'll make my 20 minute drive just to catch up at the end of the week at a great place. Each time we go, we always enjoy the best service, and the best food! We try to get something new each week, and usually we have different servers each time. Our favorites are the grilled cheese and tomato soup, the Ted's Burger (vegetarian), and the french toast breakfasts! Friday nights around 10:30 are the perfect time, because it's not busy anymore, and it's just so much more relaxed, and you can actually hear the wonderful oldies music they play. Two weeks ago, we had an amazing server named Sean! It was kind of obvious that we were seriously tired and fed up after a long day of work, and we only got sides and milkshakes as a quick snack before we went back home. But he made our nights so much better with complimentary pop tarts and by just being such a kind guy. He was so nice! This past Friday (yesterday night), we had Alejandro who was amazing as well. I decided to try something new while my sister stuck with our usual grilled cheese. Alejandro kindly recommended one of the steak options, saying it was one of his favorites, and so I tried it and it was amazing! I've become a bit of a picky steak eater since working in a fancy restaurant, but it was delicious and perfectly grilled to medium, and the green chile sauce that came with it was wonderfully tangy and delicious with the entire meal. We told Alejandro about how much we love Ted's and the great service we always get, and he too brought us complimentary pop tarts! Those pop tarts are to die for :) Thank you Ted's for being the perfect place at the end of the week for two sisters, and we'll see you again on Friday!

    (5)

  • Jae Young C.

    The inlaws, my husband and I were excited to try the new joint in town. We venture out on a raining weekday so the place was quiet but the interior was very nice. After seeing it under construction for so long it was nice to find that the decor was worth the wait. The overall experience was good but seeing as the place just opened they will definitely need to work out the kinks. 1. Dirty water glass 2. Ordered sausage patties but got links 3. Two order of biscuits w gravy and one order had plenty of gravy and the second plate was almost gravy less. So, no huge mistakes...just some inconsistencies that I'm hoping will get worked out when their staff gets a rhythm. Again, there was almost no one else there so none of these little mistakes should have happened but they just opened so consider us genie pigs. Now for the food: We ordered their omelet, their Mark something or other basic breakfast plate and biscuits n gravy. The best part was the sausage patties that I finally got. They have a slight sweetness to them kind of like bulgogi korean BBQ if u know it. Other than that....nothing was really out of this world. Will be back for their dinners u and hope for better. One nice thing was that almost all their breakfast dishes came w hashbrowns...the portion could be a lot bigger but they were decent.

    (3)

  • Maria S.

    I was looking for a place to eat breakfast. I found Ted's bulletin by accident. OMG!! Delicious. Their biscuit with gravy is amazing. Not greasy, not too watery or thick: perfectly balanced. The biscuit has the perfect consistency to complement gravy on top. We also had pancake, sausage and corn beef hash. The pancake was huge, fluffy and well cooked, delicious. My 11 year old ordered it. He could only eat half because it was big...I helped with the rest. The corned beef hash was great, not greasy and definitively not from a can. I can't wait to come back to try lunch!! And great service too!!

    (5)

  • Brian B.

    This place is awesome. Very cool space with a great vibe. We had excellent service and the food was really good. A bit pricier than many breakfast places but it's a bit more upscale as well. I highly recommend. The homemade pop tarts looked amazing. I'm definitely getting one next time.

    (5)

  • Kat V.

    What a delish brunch, amazing wait staff, adorable ambiance but rude as heck brunette hostess with the glasses!! I dined here on a sunday morning with a friend. The hostess tells me it will be 20-25 minutes for a table. We waited about 30-35 minutes iwthout being buzzed so I went in to check on the table. I let her know that we were still waiting and politely asked her if it would be much longer. She then tells me it will be 20 additional minutes from what she quoted us and 'we'd jsut have to wait'. um. what? LUCKILY, we saw a seat at the bar area and the amazing bartender told us shed be more than happy to serve us. SAVED THE DAY YAY! We ordered bloody mary's which were delicious and spicy. For entree, my friend had a beautifully tender short rib sammy and I had the country fried steak. So delish. The short rib sammy had an awesomely rich sauce that made you want to lick the plate and my country fried steak was awesome. I would definitely return to try the pop tarts everyone raves over!

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    Ted's definitely lived up to all the hype. Came here for brunch with two friends, and we called ahead so got seated pretty promptly. Our server was so funny, and definitely made for a great experience. One of the other servers at the high top seating area recommended the Elders Mimosa (guess they have different kinds) and it was hands down the best mimosa I've ever had. Food. Between the three of us, we had the breakfast sandwhich, the breakfast burrito, and the biscuits and gravy dish. All three were........ beyond amazing. I got to taste a little bit of everything, and I couldn't pick a favorite if I had to. The hashbrowns with the breakfast sandwich was damn good too. We ended with a blueberry cheesecake pop tart which we all picked at. It really did exceed my expectations. I mean how good could a pop tart be..? But no, it was really really good. All in all, great experience - from service, drinks, to the food. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Kelly C.

    This was the perfect place to take my 13 year-old niece who was wide-eyed over the milkshake selections and all-American 'comfort food' including Breakfast All Day. I enjoyed an evening Bloody Mary (that's right, breakfast all day) that had some kind of fire-bomb ring of death garnish around the top. (Will it burn your mouth? It will destroy your mouth.) For dinner, my precious niece chose the tomato soup/caesar salad combination, after she was told she couldn't order her own combination of fried calamari, onion rings and french fries as her entree. The soup was creamy and delicious - I enjoyed a 600 calorie spoonful. I shared the ruben and short rib sandwich with my mom, short rib was vastly superior to the ruben. My toddler enjoyed the cartoons playing on the screen the best - Steamboat Willie and Friends, in addition to her grilled cheese and as many french fries off my plate that she could reach. We didn't get the homemade pop tarts this time around, not to tip the instant diabetes scale all the way, although they looked like frosted tasty delights. Next time...

    (3)

  • Jaclyn H.

    My boyfriend and I have been to Ted's of Merrifield every Sunday since they've opened. We have tried nearly every breakfast option on the menu with the exception of their famous breakfast burrito (we just find a burrito more lunch than brunch for our taste) and the Jon's Omelet (simply because I care to get something I wouldn't really make at home) T.U.B.S. (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sammy)- This is our absolute favorite thing on the menu. My boyfriend and I always order this to share with a side of pancakes and another entree. Really, you just can't go wrong with a breakfast sammy. The sausage that they use in the sandwich really stands out among the rest of many other breakfast sausages I have had. Additionally, there is something about their side of hash that I love. Possibly a little extra buttery? Can't go wrong with those though! Pancake Stack- Along with every entree we order a side of plain pancakes. They are fluffy and delicious! The Big Mark Breakfast- My absolute favorite part of the big mark is their sausage. I don't know what it is about it but its delicious! Eggs and bacon are great as well, and I absolutely love their buttery hash. Ted's Famous Pop Tart- I am not sure where all the high reviews come from with these pop tarts but I have tried them more than once and am always unimpressed. It is mostly just dough covered in sprinkles with a barely there inside. I wish they would fill the inside more and I'd enjoy it! Corned Beef Hash- This is great as well, they season their hash nicely. Just wish there was more beef...but that's just because I'm a big meat eater! Nana's Beer Biscuits and Sausage Gravy- We ended up with a side order of this and I was shocked to see how much came with it! Made a great addition to our pancake and breakfast sammy. Chicken 'n Biscuits- Unfortunately this was a bit of a let down for me. We have had chicken 'n biscuits to die for else where and were underwhelmed when we got three little dinky pieces of chicken in a biscuit sandwich. Not to say that it wasn't good (we have actually ordered it twice now), but I've had better Coffee- We can be a bit of coffee snobs and we certainly do not come here for the coffee. It is too bitter for me, but slowly starting to grow on me (after 5 Sunday morning's spent here) Additionally, we love the cost of Ted's. We are big Sunday brunchers and have found Ted's to be one of the best for both quality and price! Will be making many more visits there! Give them 4 stars because I haven't tried any of their lunch/dinner menu, although I've heard good things. Nice casual dining spot though!

    (4)

  • Leah Y.

    I had a cinnamon roll the size of a full plate and a pop tart with flaky layers of dough surrounding perfectedly salted caramel. When I make it out of my sugar coma... i'll get back to you on the real food. LOL Oh my major gripe is this place (and neighboring Matchbox) have no happy hour. Say wha?! Happy Hour would be perfect before catching a movie (or a Clydesdale driven sleigh ride in winter).

    (3)

  • Kristine M.

    Eh, I think this place is a tad overrated. Mostly because their claim to fame (i.e. the poptarts) are sooo mediocre. Some other business should just swoop in there and do some properly warm, flaky housemade poptarts because these poptarts have a hard time competing with a box of brown sugar PopTarts brand poptarts I can buy for $3 a BOX. Ted's poptarts--not enough filling, too much pastry, and although the more crumbly pastry has a nice texture (think like... almost the texture of a good gluten-free cookie might have) it would do much better with a little warmth. Really, if they stuck my poptart in the microwave for 20 seconds I would be 10x happier. But yeah, cold, hard, crusty. Not my jam. Friends got the "Lighter Fare" vegetable burrito and vegetable omelet. Maybe I shouldn't be judging a place on their self-restrained menu items, but these guys were slightly underwhelming. $12-13 is kind of expensive to me for a so-so medium-sized egg white omelet, and served with only a bowl of fruit, the plate came out as a little sad. The burrito was heftier in comparison but skimping on flavor, i.e. just a sliver of the black bean patty on a great big mattress of rolled up egg whites. Just kind of sad. The tomato soup is better than what you'd get in a can, but pales in comparison to Pure Pasty's tomato soup (so go there instead if you want to have the tastiest bowl of tomato soup you've ever had). Oh, and they've GOT to invest in a water filter or something. I TOTALLY don't mind drinking from the tap but I've had better tap water coming out of a public library water fountain than the musty flavor they poured into our glasses. Yechhh. But there WERE some things to celebrate, i.e.: - The house-cured and well-seasoned corned beef hash! - The cheesy grits! - The decadent shakes! - And how, when we said we'd be sharing one, they split it into 3 little glasses for us! - And the fact that you can get all the adult shakes non-alcoholic! (...but you'll still pay for the alcohol) - The service overall! - The atmosphere, i.e. Mary Poppins playing in the background! But honestly, really, I can get milkshakes galore at Silver Diner, crab grits at Bus Boys, and probably nearly everything on their menu at IHOP at at least 2/3 the price. Sooooo.... yeah, not really planning to come back. Tip: Check to see if what you're craving for breakfast might be cheaper as a la carte items. I was super pleased with my massive plate of $5 house-cured corned beef hash. That thing could have fed 2-3 people if you paired it with some a la carte sides.

    (3)

  • M H Z.

    forewarned by earlier reviews to call for reservations, We got a table easily enough for 2 for a late Saturday dinner. Got off to a rocky start with pepperoni rolls wc seemed out of a box, barely warmed through and poorly seasoned. They got sent back. Hubby's bacon cheeseburger was over cooked (he specified medium rare), that got sent back too! But It came back perfectly cooked and the manager came out himself, apologized profusely and made sure everything else was tip top. The house tater tots were crisp and perfectly seasoned. My Angus meatloaf was rich and smoky, not needing the oddly spiced ketchup glaze. Onion rings were crisp and tasty. Mashed potato and gravy was soulful and homey good. Definitely leave room for Dessert! We had the Mile hi Chocolate Pie, wc was crazy good and deceptively light. Will definitely return for other very interesting menu items (house made pop tarts, fried chicken and prime rib night ).

    (4)

  • Cooper R.

    The Good - Milkshakes: amazingly worth it! almost every table had at least one milkshake on it and they really are good. We tried the chocolate and chocolate peanut butter and both were incredible. -Service: Really great and friendly -Tater Tots: Homemade and incredible The Bad -Veggie Wrap: Considering their prices I felt their food quality was a bit lacking. My veggie wrap (from the "lighter" menu), was freezing had a few thin slices of avocado and broccoli and like one tomato. The wrap was supposed to have a cheese spread on it but what I got instead was this GIGANTIC chunk of very very cold cheese that was not only unspreadable but basically inedible. It literally was just like they took a block of cream cheese and slapped it down onto the tortilla without even bothering to spread it. Really gross. It also came with a side of fresh fruit that was definitely not fresh. The food was a little too Silver Diner-esque for the price. Bottom Line -The four stars is for the milkshakes and the service which I will definitely be back for, the food... not so much

    (4)

  • Bj L.

    Really enjoyed this place. Great portions and the pop tarts are to die for.

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    The Big Mark Breakfast was great, and the service was pretty good, too. 4 stars - loved the homemade pop tarts

    (4)

  • John D.

    While their beer selection leaves a lot to be desired (don't get the cream ale), their food is comfort food coupled with great service. I had an undercooked steak come out. I just asked them to throw it back on for another minute or two to get it to medium rare, and they gave us two pop tarts and a whole new plate. They were completely apologetic about something that was really so minor. I'll be happily returning.

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    Came in once when they first opened and thought it was meh for the price; came in again this past Tuesday and thought everything was perfect. Had a lovely gentleman named Robert for my server - attentive but unobtrusive, I never had to wait for anything and as soon as I would look for him he was always there. Had the Mark on an Off Day breakfast - I know its simple and classic (two eggs, hash browns, choice of meat), but it still was perfect and exactly what I needed. The hash browns were crispy, the eggs were delightful and fluffly, and the sausage not too spicy, not too sweet. Before I even noticed I'd spent an hour and a half drinking a pot of coffee and reading a magazine over brunch and loved every minute of it. Food was a little heavy, but thats the style/cuisine of it I think - and while not something I'm in the mood for often, whenever I am again I'll be headed to Ted's.

    (4)

  • Patrick D.

    Hands down the best restaurant in the area. The pop tarts should be the first thing you order. Violet is wonderful and we request her every time. We've only come for breakfast, and you really can't go wrong with anything (eggs scrambled are our fave). Every time we have friends in town, we bring 'em to Ted's and make sure you ask for Violet!!! She takes the experience from great to superb!!!

    (5)

  • Mohammed K.

    The place @Mosaic is buzzing right now Oct2014. I think Teds Bulletin offers a little different experience than the other restaurants in the area. They are open starting 7 am for brunch so thats awesome for us on the weekend for brunch, in addition to the cool interior pop TARTS! I visited a few times we sat at the bar once and another time on the tables. We enjoyed both times and really liked the food. The staff is great, knowledgable of whats good and what are their personal favorites. Even at the bar we had a good time with our bartender I think his name was Ryan. The Chicken N' biscuits we A-OK but not that great it was a bit dry, the chicken was good and Biscuits were good but together were dry. THE BEST was THE SHORT RIB SAMMY that sandwich was amazing Loved it. Welcome to NOVA Ted's Bulletin See you soon

    (5)

  • Tony B.

    Really good service. Menu is simple. The portions are huge. Grilled cheese and tomato soup was excellent. The reuben is also a great sandwich. The drinks are a little skimpy but will do the trick. Breakfast all day, too. As a higher-end restaurant, Ted's definitely belongs in the Mosaic District. On 4/1/15 I visited again. There was a 20 minute wait, but several tables appeared empty. The counter was available, so we sat there. Service was awful. One person was operating the whole area and was way overwhelmed. We kept out order to a minimum and got out as fast as we could. Customer service appears to be suffering here.

    (2)

  • Caitlin F.

    A bit pricy, but the food was pretty good. I got the cedar plank salmon with mac and cheese and creamed corn. That plus a glass of wine put me at $40ish. The server was a bit awkward, but she seemed to mean well. Will return once in a while

    (3)

  • Juan R.

    I've been to Teds 4 times and have loved it every time. It maybe pricey but to me the quality and service is worth it. I will definitely keep coming while the food is this great.

    (5)

  • Kimberly K.

    I can't even begin to tell you guys how ridiculously awesome this place is. First of all, the decor's AMAZING. You'll be mad impressed the second you walk in. Seriously. Now onto the food. Oh my god. Freakin' crazy. Best. Breakfast. I've. EVER. Had. Yeah, I've gone to some great brunch joints, but Ted's Bulletin puts them ALL to shame. I got "The Walk Of Shame Breakfast Burrito" and devoured the entire dish. Marinated steak with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, and green chile sauce? Hell yes. That's what I call winning! Everything about the plate was on point. The steak was crazy tender, the green chile sauce was super flavorful, the hashbrowns were seasoned perfectly. Man, I could go on, and on, and on, about the food. I also sampled my cousin's omelet (with mushrooms, spinach, and swiss), and it was delish. Super fluffy with just the right amount of filling. Her plate came with a side of hashbrowns and sausage. Dude, if you come here, make sure you try their sausage patty because holy crap, it's the best darn breakfast sausage you'll have. CONCLUSION: You should've tried this place YESTERDAY. Do yourself a favor and haul @$$. OH, and this place MAKES HOMEMADE POPTARTS! They have four different flavors in total. It was a hard decision, but I got the brown sugar & cinnamon - came with ample filling, light icing, and colorful sprinkles. Absolutely delightful! Make sure you try one. They're reasonably priced, too! Only three bucks a pop.

    (5)

  • Curtis V.

    Awesome spot with great servers. Love their breakfast sandwich. When I asked the server whether he would do the breakfast hash or BBQ sandwich he said just do both and I got my own special half and half.

    (4)

  • Diana S.

    I came here for a half dozen homemade Pop Tarts to-go. These were just as incredible as the ones at other Ted's locations. They usually offer a seasonal flavor. When I went, it was salted caramel and that was very tasty. My personal favorite is the brown sugar cinnamon. If you're dining in, it may be worth asking if they will heat it up for you or which ones are fresh out the oven because they taste best when warm. So whether you're rewarding yourself after a workout at the gym around the corner, wanting to impress your co-workers, or showering your friends and family with gifts of delicious pastries, I recommend these pop tarts!

    (4)

  • Ariel S.

    They don't take reservations! They have a call-ahead system, but I called in a hour ahead of when we wanted to be there and we still had to wait 45min. They need a better system. The food was delicious (try the cinnamon rolls or the french toast!), but the service was a little slow. I had to ask for a new bottle of water for the table a few times.

    (3)

  • Lisa T.

    I love Ted Bulletins! It's so much food and I feel so full when I leave! I love their hash! It's got big chunks of meat and is perfectly seasoned. Their cocktails are great and their beer (light or dark with dark being and IPA) is good too! I personally really like their salted caramel pop tart the most!

    (4)

  • Wendy W.

    Ted's Bulletin takes the diner concept and elevates it into a grown up version. Walking in, the decor reminds me of its sister restaurant, Matchbox. The interior is fun, clean, and well spaced out. The menu offers a good selection of your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. And like any diner, breakfast is served all day. Score! The first thing you see when you walk in is their house made pop tarts. There are varied flavors from blueberry cheesecake to bacon crumbles. I admit the pop tart idea is cute but for me it was far too much pastry and not enough filling. For $3, I would much rather have a cupcake than a flavored "pie crust." Everything that came out of the open kitchen was ginormous. I think an order of pancakes satisfied my entire day's caloric allotment. The burrito was stuffed full and had plenty of flavor. I don't usually enjoy vegetarian burgers but Ted's was served on a buttery Texas toast with a runny egg on top which gave it enough flavor for even a meat eater to enjoy. On the weekend, the wait can be close to 40 minutes so my suggestion is to hit Ted's for a late lunch. We walked out of Ted's waddling but sometimes that's exactly what you want.

    (4)

  • Derrice D.

    We've eaten here twice and it hasn't disappointed. Both times we came with an out of town guest. The service was consistent and attentive. I was concerned that the portions were so large that it would be tasteless like another restaurant I won't shame here. Lots of comfort food on the menu. I wasn't disappointed, the food was good. I like the kitsch at the restaurant. Nostalgic, but not corny. Mary Poppins played on the projector and retro style television. We didn't try dessert, but we observed another table receive their slice of cake that was as big as both of their heads put together. They were shocked and sort of embarrassed, but we all had a great laugh. The homemade Pop Tarts looked yummy but after eating my meal there was no space in my belly.

    (4)

  • Sherri D.

    What a cute little place with awesome decor! I love the whole theme this place has going to the old-school "bulletin" style menus that they have giving us the history of Ted's Bulletin. I always saw the one by U Street and wanted to try it, so I was ecstatic when I heard they were opening one up in northern VA. I got the T.U.B.S. and it was yummy. Can't go wrong with breakfast. My boyfriend got the salmon and his was very tasty. The portion for the salmon was pretty small, but still good and they give you a generous portion for the side items. As for the service, our server was very friendly. She was prompt and attentive and we were in and out pretty quickly. Would I come back? Yes, I'd definitely come back for brunch or breakfast. I don't know if I'd come back for dinner or another entree since I wouldn't consider those items their forte. We came in on a late night (PLUS TOO: they're open late) after watching a movie next door, so the place was definitely busy but we weren't really in the mood to go all out and try their pop tarts? and adult milkshakes and other yummy breakfast items. I think this place would be the perfect setting for Sunday brunch or lunch, so we'll be back!

    (4)

  • Xtine C.

    I am a fan of Ted's food and poptarts but the service at Merrified is just awful! Mainly the hostess and seating. We waited there for close to an hour when they told us 15-20 minutes. After noticing others that arrived before us getting seated first, we went over and asked about our status. The manager had to step in and have us seated right away. When we walked in, there was about 3-4 big tables completely open! We had breakfast for dinner and you can't go wrong with it there. For dessert, forget about anything else. JUST GET THE POPTARTS WARM WITH A LA MODE!!!

    (4)

  • Sunny C.

    This place is a hit or miss in service, food and management. If you go and don't expect much, don't care that the prices are too high for what they are putting out, the staff is young but not in a good way (the inexperienced way), and the managers seem to be the same as the staff, then go. Not for me.

    (1)

  • Alan B.

    After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to this place. But, I found out the first couple of minutes that it wasn't all that it was made out to be once we had to wait almost 30 minutes for the waitress to even come introduce herself. The food is way overpriced and not as good as it should be. I could get better and tastier chicken at Popeyes for 1/8 of what I paid here. I rates two stars because the place looked nice. It was different on the inside and comfortable.

    (2)

  • Sylvie S.

    Made it to teds bulletin in the mosaic district finally for a Saturday morning/afternoon brunch at 115pm. Lots of ppl were in the front waiting for a table. We were quoted a 25 minute wait but were seated within about 15 minutes. The food was probably 3 stars. It was very inconsistent. I did a steak and eggs. The eggs over easy were done correctly. The steak was over salted and too chewy. I could hardly get it down. Got to try the sausage from a different plate and it was spicy and fabulous. Started out with a maple sweetness and moved into a fairly spicy finish. Teds is known for their hand made poptarts. Started with a warm strawberry one which was a fabulous treat. I generally avoid heavy dairy products but would recommend one of the old school milkshakes if you can. I was a little underwhelmed especially with the steak but the manager came by to take my plate and when he noticed my steak was fairly untouched he offered us two more poptarts. I thought that was extremely nice of him. He surprised us again by taking the steak off the check too. It's rare these days that places recognize something like this and it was very appreciated! I'll have to come by again to try the grilled cheese. It was flying out of the kitchen and I have a softness in my heart for bread, cheese, butter and tomato soup!

    (4)

  • Yan W.

    If this review was based only on the food, I would give TB 3.5 stars. However, as a restaurant, it garners an overall one star for the wait. Regardless of when you go, just expect to wait. There will be seats right there, clearly empty, right in front of you, and you will wait. On top of the wait, expect to double the wait time that they tell you. Forty five minutes? Expect 90. To add insult to injury, your wait will be very uncomfortable. If you wait during the winter, you will be left in the cold, outside, bitter, because the inside waiting area is too small, and somehow very steamy. If it's the summer, expect to wait outside in the searing heat, angry, in the 100% humidity. Honestly, the pop tarts are nothing to write home to momma about. I actually prefer the boxed ones in the store. Just because you make something fresh, does not mean it's good. If you really want TB, go to the DC location, you will get great food and probably not as much of a wait. If you just want brunch, just walk across the street, there are plenty of great options in the mosaic.

    (1)

  • Julie P.

    I hear breakfast is great. We went for dinner. We ordered two entrees and dessert. The server was nice and helpful and recommended two entrees for us when we told her what we were deciding between. The potpie was so so. I've had better. My fiance's Reuben was good. My greenbeans were burnt and the tater tots were ok. I ordered the apple tart which was described as the apple pie filling with drizzle on top. There was VERY little filling and the tart was very dry. It needed ice cream, more filling, or both. Atmosphere was cool and I enjoyed it. We might be back for drinks or breakfast but we will skip dinner and hit another Mosaic restaurant next time.

    (3)

  • Nicole W.

    I love the theme and decor at the various locations of Ted's. This was my first visit to the Merrifield location. My group of 5 had a very polite and attentive server and we were seated promptly on a Tuesday night without a reservation. It took a loooooong time for our food to arrive at the table. The manager did stop by to apologize for the long wait (very nice). Most of us enjoyed our meals. Favorites at our table: the bacon Brussels sprouts and the salmon. I ordered the walk of shame breakfast burrito (steak, eggs, & some other stuff). I finished my meal but it was wayyyyyy too salty! Especially the hash browns on the side. Also, my friend's steak wasn't cooked enough (she ordered well done). They were very apologetic about the steak, brought her a new one, and comped her a glass of wine, so they tried remedy the situation. In summery... It wasn't the best experience but it was ok. There are so many restaurant options in Merrifield now so I'm not sure if I'll come back to Ted's anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Megan P.

    The adventure begins on opening weekend. I don't know why we thought this was a good idea, but the crowds weren't nearly as bad as we'd expected. Don't get me wrong -- it was crowded. We finally swiped a spot at the counter because we got tired of waiting for our tables. While we waited, we sipped on Hudson whiskey on the rocks (def wasn't my drink) and a delightful vodka/raspberry/fig jam libation (the name escapes me). For dinner, I got the House-Smoke Cedar Plank Salmon with mashed potatoes and a side salad. The salad actually came before my meal, and I got the avocado vinaigrette which turned a simple/uneventful salad to something much more exciting. The dressing was creamy and tangy -- really, really good! The salmon was really delish with a tangy smokey flavor, and cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes and gravy tasted just like home. The hubs splurged on the prime rib (special for the night) with mashed potatoes/gravy and creamed spinach. I was worried because prime rib is risky at any restaurant because it has to be cooked just right. The one was (to both our surprise)! It was a HUGE portion, but really good as were the sides. I really wanted to try dessert or their shakes, but just didn't have any room left. I have tried their homemade pop tarts too which a colleague brought in to share one morning. They're definitely tasty! We'll have to make another trip back for breakfast! Since the prime rib was so great -- I'm tempted to try their hand-cut steak next time too.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    In a word... Adequate. Came in for a late breakfast, well after the rush. Seated around 10a in a nearly empty restaurant and waited a solid 15 minutes for service. When I finally placed my order, (simple two eggs dish), I was astonished by how quickly it came up. Then of course, I realized that the bacon and hash browns were undercooked and the eggs were not as-ordered. Wouldn't go back. Oh, and the decor is trying a *bit* too hard.

    (3)

  • Nadine F.

    I've been to Ted's Bulletin three or four times now, and I've left disappointed each time. I had a breakfast sandwich once, and it was good, but super greasy and heavy, and nothing I couldn't easily make for myself at home. I found the house made Pop Tarts to be dry and overly sweet, but I also feel that way about real Pop Tarts, so take that for what it's worth. I've been there several times for drinks, and the mixed drinks were terrible and really poorly balanced. Everything has been either sickeningly sweet or too sour to drink. I've stuck to their wines since then, though I don't really like the wine selection. Service has been consistently slow and sometimes friendly, sometimes not. I'd be willing to try it again for lunch or dinner if others really wanted to go, but there are just too many better options in this shopping center for me to go back to Ted's very often.

    (2)

  • Stephanie J.

    I love Ted's, it's as simple as that. The Ted Tart (branded version of a pop-tart) is fresh made and amazingly good. They open at 7 am every day and are a great breakfast alternative to traditional ihops and waffle houses. Ted's food is really good. I love their cheesy grits and my sons are both huge fans of T.U.B.S aka Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich and the Walk of Shame Breakfast Burrito. Their milkshakes are scrumptious and they offer traditional shakes as well as ones that include "adult beverages". Be warned, service is always good but expect a wait during peak weekend mornings after 10:30 am. I've been to the Ted's downtown (8th St. and 14th St.) and am thrilled that we finally have one in Fairfax. Yay Ted's, welcome to the 'burbs - we're glad you're here. Get the Ted Tart (strawberry is sublime)!

    (4)

  • Connie L.

    I heard mixed reviews about this place so was hesitant but still wanted to try for myself and glad I did! We went in around brunch time on Sunday and there was a 30 min wait for two but there was so much room at the bar area do we just sat right down! No wait=Awesome;) Waitress was a little aloof but friendly. Got the blueberry cheesecake teds tart to start which was bomb.. Not super crispy toasty on the outside like a toasted pop tart and warm and gooey on the inside... but still just a unique idea! Blueberry cheesecake flavors were yummy! Split the big breakfast plate which I was expecting to just be a typical sub par dish but was pleasantly surprised! The hash browns were so crispy and the SAUSAGE was SO good! Not dry but flavorful and just so surprisingly good!!!!!!!! I loved it! Sausage made the dish for sure!! Overall was pleasantly surprised by this place. Good for just a standard brunch! Would definitely not wait for this place though.

    (4)

  • Julie G.

    For any breakfast and brunch lover, place is like a dream come true. Cool vintage feel, big comfy tables and booths, and great food. And homemade Pop-Tarts. Yes, you heard correctly. Here, I'll say it again. Homemade. Pop-Tarts. Side note, they give you the GOOD "fresh fruit." No waterlogged cantaloupe at this joint!

    (5)

  • Jacinta L.

    I only got the meatloaf (located under the supper menu) with the Brussels and tator tots as sides, and being a big sucker for meatloaf, I was amazed by the taste of it! The two meat loaves were fresh, and evenly coated with their own ketchup mixture that wasn't even too sour (I find that most meatloaves were made either too dry in the meat or too salty in the ketchup or any other sauce it's drenched in). Also, the newspaper-menus were clever, the whole concept and atmosphere in the restaurant made this restaurant exhibit something original and unique. I was so happy when I saw Charlie Chaplin clips on the big screen and then a Mary Poppin's movie! Great service, our waiter was attentive and helpful, I tried my boyfriend's salted caramel pop tart, which was flaky and [way too] sweet for me! Definitely a cute date spot, and I'll most likely be coming back to try other food items--especially since I heard Mondays were Pot Pie nights!

    (4)

  • Kiaira B.

    The bartender Giovanni, is a beast! If you are there have her make your drink, it is well worth it! In other news this location is on par with the other Ted's Bulletin's in the area. Great location in general the outside seating has a great view for people watching. parking is street but I think there is a garage somewhere around here too...Great diner type food with an old timey flair. We went for brunch, my aunt had the chicken and biscuits with home potatoes she loved it and she's from Georgia. That's saying something if someone from the south like northern food. I had the popcorn shrimp which were really regular shrimp and my bf had some regular breakfast items and some fruit. He also had an adult milkshake mocha which was also great. Everything was great. I will always come back because the food is so good and consistent but now I know for this location it's great to sit at the counter/bar.

    (4)

  • Bruce K.

    A little spendy for breakfast, but there's quality. This is a fancy sit down restaurant, like a diner but waaaaaay nicer. Not much going on at 7:30 AM so I took a seat at the bar. Nice wooden stools with a comfy footrest. For breakfast, I chose the corned beef hash with poached eggs. A good portion of hash with potatoes, two nicely poached eggs and two slices of tasty toast. Quite yummy but $20 with coffee and tip makes this a very special occasion sort of place. Service was okay. I'm glad the coffee was in a carafe so I didn't have to wait for refills.

    (4)

  • Karthik K.

    Had an awesome dinner with my family here. It was my parents 27th Wedding Anniversary and we all enjoyed our time. Great menu got a little bit of everything, I really like they have newspapers as menus. I originally wanted Sean Jester as our server but he was already done for the night so we had a different server who did a good job as well. I would like to thank Sean for taking the time to answer any questions my family had and offer suggestions to them as it was their first time in the restaurant. Even though he was pretty much done with his shift he was willing to still go above and beyond and help us with our dining experience. Thanks for the memorable dinner. Try their pop tarts and spiked milkshake!

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    *3.5* You have to get the homemade pop tarts!! They are AWESOME. I have yet to try their actual food but the pop tarts make it so worth coming. I've tried all of them and my favorites are the brown sugar, blueberry cheesecake, and the seasonal salted caramel. The salted caramel is really sweet so just a heads up! They're all really filling so it's hard to eat more than just one, but they are awesome to try with a group of friends. :) **update** I went to the location in DC and there's a big difference between the two. DC is a lot better in my opinion. The pop tarts there taste a lot fresher and not as dry tasting as the ones in Mosaic.

    (4)

  • Susie C.

    Rare if ever for me to give a bad review. Ate at Ted's last night around 8:30. Nice booth. Poor service. She seemed tired, non engaging or smiling. Food: I ordered a bacon cheeseburger med. It came beyond well done. French fries were old. I ordered a malt which was not a malt. Asked server to bring another one which also did not taste like a malt. The black and white milk shake had a disappointing flavor and not what I expected for 7.50. Leaving the wait staff were gathered together talking and it seemed like they were anxious for tables to leave. It will not be a choice for me in Mosaic in the future.

    (2)

  • Jessica P.

    Came by this Ted's Bulletin location for a quick breakfast after running errands down in Virginia. We were able to grab a seat at the bar right when we walked in even though there was a wait for tables. The bartender, Pete, was extremely attentive and engaging. Our service was impeccable and I would return just for that. The food wasn't bad either! We started with piping hot coffee, which was refilled generously throughout the meal, and a strawberry pop tart. I have been to Ted's in DC for dinner but never breakfast. I have always heard the legend of the pop tart- well, I am currently craving another. It was out of this world and a reason in itself to return for breakfast! I also got a cup of sausage gravy and a biscuit, which I thought was good but was not overly impressed. I tend to like a more peppery, spicy gravy and this one was more savory. My hubby got the fried chicken and biscuits and devoured it- I think he really liked it. He added a little honey to each biscuit and the bite I had was pretty bomb. We would definitely return here for breakfast. At $20, you really can't beat the quality and quantity of food we got! Pete even sent me off with a to-go cup of coffee- can't beat it!

    (4)

  • Annie K.

    I dined here for brunch and I wasn't impressed... but I did enjoy their adult milkshakes (Russian White for me, and my friend ordered the Nutty Professor -- both great options). We had about a 30 minute wait on a Friday afternoon. We ordered the strawberry cheesecake and blueberry pop tarts to share. I'm not sure what the hype was about... if they were warm and fresh out of the oven they would've tasted better, but it didn't taste like anything different from a box of pop tarts you can buy at the grocery store. I ordered the TUBS (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sammy), the boyfriend ordered The Walk of Shame breakfast burrito, and our friend ordered the steak and eggs. They enjoyed their entrees, but I wasn't a fan of my sandwich... It was just too much going on. I should've stuck with something more simple. The brunch food was mediocre, but I'd like to come back to try their dinner... and another adult milkshake.

    (3)

  • Sofia M.

    This is my third time at Ted's Bulletin and have always left feeling impressed. Today I went for brunch and it was great sitting outside facing the Mosaic park. My server, Ana, was very friendly and super accommodating with my food requests. Everything was so good... The ty cobb salad (with grilled chicken, no bacon), garden omelette (regular eggs, not egg whites), 2 English muffins, and a side of diced potatoes. Yeah, I ate too much but couldn't help it! Definitely coming back for brunch again...

    (5)

  • Mina C.

    I seriously don't understand the hype to Ted's. I've been to a couple locations now and all are underwhelming. This location, it basically only accommodates tables of 2-4 people. Some of the food is really great, some is just mediocre. The thing is, why is the food so overpriced for what it is. A turkey sandwich with fries is $13. I mean... I don't know. Pop Tarts- meh. The salted caramel one is pretty fabulous, but all the others fell short. I really did not like service when I was here as well. We had a child with us (about 2 years old) so I went to pick up crayons and a kids menu which is kept on the counter next to the pastries. The people there acted like I was stealing from them. They asked if I was dining in, but not in a nice way. More like.. questioning me. Uhhh... do you think on this NICE day outside, I'd come in, take crayons and a kids menu so I can color outside? by myself? The guy who sat us too... He must have been someone other than the host, because the host asked if they could accommodate a table of 5 + kid. The guy just comes up and goes no. And annoying goes on about how they just sat two larger tables. According to him, our option was to stack high chairs (like that's safe) and sit at the community table in the front. No one here was nice. I think that was the most off putting part of the entire experience. I'll skip Ted's.

    (2)

  • Nicole M.

    I'm a huge fan of this Ted's Bulletin. The food is tasty, the decor rocks and the service is top-notch. I swear everyone working here takes their happy pills before going to work and it's awesome. Even though the place can get packed on weekend mornings, there is plenty of bar seating and wait times are not outrageous for a table (an advantage this location has over the Eastern Market location that I have also dined at). The restaurant is decorated to theme and it's done very well. So well, in fact, that I couldn't find the bathroom at first because in keeping with the theme, it was labeled as "the office of so-and-so". I've had breakfast and milkshakes here and enjoy eating everything-especially the milkshakes which are to dieeee for (I actually went off-script and got a 'kid version' oreo instead of the boozy). The food is consistently good, but is your standard diner food-albeit fresher-, so I can't give five stars simply because the food is just good, not necessarily a foodgasm. Like everyone says, the poptarts are great, but they're heavy. I can't finish a poptart and an entire meal. Well, I can; but then I fall into an intense food coma and can't move for 5 hours. I recently discovered Ted's online ordering and was pleasantly surprised at the ease and speed of the takeout process. If you're feeling anti-social and craving Ted's, order online, sneak in, grab the bag and go! All in all, I'll continue to frequent Ted's Bulletin in Merrifield whenever I'm in the mood for some tasty comfort food served up with a smile!

    (4)

  • Karyn J.

    I was very happy with my experience here at Ted's Bulletin. I started with the pretzel appetizer, which was very good. (See photo; I got a salt smiley! That has to be good luck or something). For my meal I ordered the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and tater tots (I know, potato potato, but I really wanted mashed potatoes and everyone on yelp spoke so highly of the tater tots). The steak and gravy were delicious!! Definitely my favorite part of the meal. The tater tots were okay but didn't meet my expectations since the yelp reviews had me all hyped up about them. The mashed potatoes were nothing special either but still good. The dinner was $18 and was a LOT of food for one person. I had enough leftovers for another whole meal! After I ate and was ready to go, the server informed me that because of the storm, the cash register system was down and they were trying to bring it back up. I didn't even know it was storming but the power did cut out twice while I was eating. I decided to look at the shake menu while I was waiting, and they had a lot of adult milkshakes that looked awesome, but I wasn't in the mood for one tonight. After I finally paid and was about to walk out the door, I noticed it was raining pretty hard, so I decided to stay in the front little bar area and get a Ted's Tart. I chose blueberry cheesecake. The manager was at the cash register up front and he said the tart was on the house, and sorry for making you wait, thank you for being so patient. So that was super nice. And the tart was delicious! They definitely kill poptarts, but one critique is that they could use a little more filling. :)

    (4)

  • John T.

    Do not order the WV Pepperoni Roll - they should warn you that they aren't kidding by referencing Appalachia cuisine. It's an $8 fancy Slim Jim served with the pizza sauce from a Totino's Pizza Roll. Otherwise, the food is as-advertised. Upscale diner food served in a1920's motif with a menu that would have been familiar to our great-grandparents but at prices that would have made them yell "Boulderdash." I've been to the location in DC and the service is great out there but this Fairfax one relies on too many young servers that don't know how to wait tables. Our server forgot to put our appetizer in and when we got the main course we told him we didn't want it anymore. He made it worse by lying to us and saying that it was coming right out. That's how I had the aforementioned Pepperoni rolls for dessert (well, the two bites before we spit it out). The server seemed to almost care we didn't like them. I doubt I go back for at least a few months.

    (2)

  • Christopher G.

    Two words: Pop & Tarts! Okay, maybe that's just one word, technically, but MANNNN they're delicious!!! Definitely not that store bought product in the grocery stores or in vending machines! These tasty and colorful treats are perfect for dessert! Whenever I'm in front of the display, I can never decide what to get. Usually I opt for the blueberry cheesecake. Located in Mosaic District, you can easily grab a poptart to-go and enjoy it outside! Aside from the poptarts, this restaurant is somewhat of an old fashion diner. Their menus are styled as 50s newspapers, and the descriptions of their food makes you want to order everything. My personal favorite is the country fried steak; you can never go wrong ordering that! The meal was so delicious, I was disappointed that it was gone. The portions are pretty generous as well.

    (4)

  • Janeene S.

    Great decor, very 1920s/1930s speakeasy looking. The table lights look like something out of the Great Gatsby. Love the newspaper menus and the b&w shows playing on the old-timey TVs hanging on the walls. Now to the food... I ordered the hamburger basket & milkshake special (Tuesdays). The milkshake was very, very good. They use real ice cream and not the milk substance other places use. There was a very plentiful amount of candy pieces in the shake too and they bring out the cup with the extra milkshake in there. They don't mind if you share. The burger was so good! Tasty and cooked to perfection. Angus beef I believe. Husband had the steak and he kept raving about the flavor and how ample the size was. His only complaint was the bland and boring salad that accompanied his dinner. Price was great and very affordable. Service was prompt and several people working there stopped by to ask if we were okay or needed anything. Great experience and looking forward to trying the all-day breakfast or another special.

    (5)

  • Nina R.

    Awesome food. Service was great for a large group. Can get hectic during the Saturday dinner-time rush, but worth the wait. I ordered the Ruben and opted for steamed broccoli instead of fries. Delish. I also had an Oreo Milkshake, yumm! Others ordered Shrimp Kabobs with steamed asparagus and were quite satisfied. I am a fan of this place. I will definitely come here again and again.

    (5)

  • Jenny L.

    I'm a fan of the shrimp kabobs and the cheesy brussels sprouts side. As for their homemade pop tarts, the brown sugar flavor is off-the-charts delicious. This is by no means health food but it makes for a nice treat on the right occasion!

    (4)

  • Tom M.

    Saturday breakfast/lunch. Really nice interior and comfortable seating for couples and families. Family friendly yet you have personal privacy. Started with a "tart" which was amazing! Had the corned beef hash which was very good, but not great. They have a great number of menu choices that sounded terrific but I just wanted something different. I really liked the place and service was fantastic.

    (4)

  • Rebecca M.

    Okay guys. Don't everyone hate me. I... I just don't get the hype. Maybe I have only myself to blame. I've been eyeing this place for a while. Their menu seems fabulous with all my favorite items. Pancakes! Mac n cheese! Biscuits! Fried chicken! But I was supremely let down. I got the Chicken 'n Biscuits which promised "3 mini honey biscuits and fried chicken breasts ~ served w/ home fries and mumbo sauce". What I got was 3 chicken strips on dry biscuits. I thought that they had forgotten the sauce at first, but there was a tiny dot on each that the dry biscuit had absorbed. I ended up abandoning the biscuits and eating chicken tenders with ketchup for $12. Service was slow and it was hard to grab our waitress for much-needed items like butter for toast or a knife. Perhaps I will go back again so that I can try a more signature dish, I would really love to love you, Ted's Bulletin.

    (3)

  • Theresa K.

    Five stars for both food and service! Came here on a Wednesday night with the bf and ordered their grilled cheese and soup combo and bf ordered chicken and biscuits. When the food came out my soup was not really warm and I let the server know and they immediately brought me out a hot new soup. The chicken pot pie soup was amazinggggggg and paired well with the grilled cheese. Bf's chicken and biscuits were delicious as well. Overall a great experience at this restaurant. The past few times I've been to Ted's I left unimpressed with my meal but this grilled cheese and soup combo hit the spot and I definitely will come back for it!

    (5)

  • Alice W.

    A classed up Denny's. Ted's Bulletin has surprised me. Taking the original diner concept, they've dressed it up and made it a tad more high-toned. Comfort food like biscuits and sausage gravy, corned beef hash, or buttermilk country fried steak are constants on their menu. They serve breakfast all day every day, so if you're craving that omelet or French toast at 9pm, they've got it. They also have a Walk of Shame breakfast burrito that's got the works - steak, scrambled eggs, cheese, hash browns, and green chile sauce. Enough to get you out of your drunken stupor. I ordered the classic tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. I was surprised to get a huge bowl of tomato soup and two sandwiches and even some pickles. For only $10.99. I've had smaller grilled cheese sandwiches and a teeny tiny bowl of tomato soup for $15. This is a win. Ted's Bulletin is also known for their milkshakes (both classic and boozy) and their house made pop tarts. For what it is, Ted's does a great job. They do comfort food well. It's a good place to get classic comfort food for fairly cheap prices. Plus, this Ted's Bulletin is new, clean, and pretty huge. They have a bar in the front but once you pass the host, you step into their large dining room (there's also a bar along the left side) and there are lots of booths. It feels very cozy and homey, almost like you're at your Mom's eating her signature country fried steak with brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes with gravy. They were also playing Mickey Mouse cartoons when I was here, which makes it feel even more homey and relaxed.

    (4)

  • L P.

    This review is for the tarts. Salted caramel - very salty and not a good ratio of filling to crust. It's mostly crust and salt! The caramel is noticeable when you realize it's all over your fingers. There is a caramel glaze that is camouflaged on top of the tart Blueberry - I wish the blueberry filling was more pronounced. Again, all crust! They court you with the playful sprinkles but that's all for show. Conclusion - tarts are a fun play on PopTarts at first glance but at $3 a pop they should be damn good. In the end, you end up with $6 less and and sadness to fill that void in your pocket.

    (1)

  • Jenifer L.

    Instantly loved Ted's Bulletin when I walked through the door. My brother invited me here because it was my birthday and I've always wanted to try it out. The food was quite tasty and had a feeling of home. Comfort food is my favorite! We started with the stuffed pepperoni appetizer. It was good but I think they need to have more than two on a plate if it's meant to share. As my entree I had the sloppy joes, green beans and tater tots. I was so excited because I haven't had tater tots in years. Ted's were amazing! To close of my experience, I had the cinnamon pop tart which tasted like a cookie which was so good! I will definitely be back to try out breakfast.

    (5)

  • Lani T.

    This would be my second time here with my boyfriend and we enjoyed every dish we've had lately. Based on the experience we just had, our host Mason was smiley and a nice gentlemen. Our server Andres was funny and friendly. The overall ambience of the restaurant is casual yet classy and the old-timey theme and decor is lovely. We've only eaten from the breakfast menu so I don't think there's anything exceptionally outstanding but we always enjoy our meals. All in all, a great experience every time.

    (5)

  • L H.

    We love going to T bulletin. Always a great atmosphere and food. Service was great today and we thought we would have to wait to get in but they sat us right away. Great restaurant that brings a lot of character to this new shopping area. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Alexis K.

    Ted's Bulletin is more of 3.5 for me, but considering the fact that they haven't been open too long, I'm rounding them up to a 4. Overall, I think Ted's Bulletin is a great addition to the Mosaic District. They have daily specials and serve breakfast all day long (YESSS!!). They also have these homemade poptarts...more on that later. My boyfriend and I both ordered their Friday/Saturday night special, prime rib w/ creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. It was yummy, but could have used some improvement. I asked for my prime rib to be medium, but I think it was more on the medium-well side, so it was a little dry. No biggie. The prime rib itself was seasoned well, a lot of flavor. The mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were heavenly. I am normally impartial to creamy foods, but really, really enjoyed the creamed spinach. For dessert, we split a strawberry poptart and it was DEEEEELICIOUS. I absolutely adored poptarts as a kid, so for me this homemade poptart was nostalgia to the tenth power. The poptart was flaky and light, but my favorite part was the filling. Ooey gooey strawberry anything is one of my greatest weaknesses :) I definitely want to give Ted's Bulletin another shot. Though service was a little spotty, their interesting menu items and the fact they serve breakfast all day are enough to keep me coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Jen R.

    I came here with my family for brunch- delicious food and generous portions. The service was nice and appropriately paced- although it was not very busy anyway as it was a Tuesday mid-morning. It's a bit expensive for what it is I suppose but it is Mosaic and so therefore to be expected- and while the homemade "pop tarts" are very tasty I think they're probably a bit overblown and are quite expensive at $4 a piece. Nice ambiance though, a cool vibe- and they have outdoor seating although it was too warm the day we were there. Definitely child friendly- my daughter had an epic pancake that she loved. Also the little fountain blocks outside are fun for the kiddies to play on :) I would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Magic Mark L.

    It's a cool place and has a different twist on things. My best girl and I hit it for brunch yesterday on Sunday. This is the new location in Mosaic. I would definitely go again because it's kind of a fun place. Their menu selection is unique, serving things like meatloaf, home-made pop tarts, a breakfast burritos, omelettes, mac & cheese, and what they describe as "adult milkshakes" - milkshakes with different kinds of alcohol. I had the "walk of shame" breakfast burrito, which is kind of a Mexican-type breakfast burrito with steak, chili's, sour cream, and topped with avocado (and I so love avocado)... My best girl had the "jon's omelette" which has mushroom, spinach and swiss. Both orders looked better than they actually taste, but they were still pretty good. Unfortunately the omelette was cold. I sent it back and they were gracious about taking it back. It came back warm (but still not hot). Disappointing, but I do know that they were pretty busy. They threw in a pop-tart on the house, which was a nice gesture. The food looked pretty good but everything is a bit heavy and/or greasy (which might be just what you're looking for after a night of partying - or in the case of my girl, a little hard on the stomach). The chef was working hard, barking out orders as they came up. It's an interesting set-up, in that the chef's station is situated on the other side of the kitchen, and orders that are up come onto the counter are passed through to him as he coordinates and fixes/manages orders. The entire kitchen itself is Hispanic (not that there's anything wrong with it) - it reminded me of the Anthony Bourdain comment in his book about how he'd prefer a hard-working Hispanic immigrant line cook any day over some prim & proper culinary school graduate who thinks he has his own unique take on how to make a dish or calls in sick because he broke a nail or something. A fun place to do once in a while.

    (3)

  • Kelsey G.

    The pop tarts are everything you need them to be. My party of 2 came at 6pm on a Friday and got seated right away. Great things: tomato soup, chips and salsa at the Mexican place 2 doors down, and I'll say it again- the poptarts. Sucky: black bean patty totally fell apart on the limp naan of my Greek "burger." I ate two bites with a fork and stopped, the waiter's constant attempt to upsell us- no, she does not want bacon on her grilled cheese, limited bar and just 2 beers on tap. Why did I like the hill location so much more?.

    (3)

  • R J A.

    This place is the pits. I ordered the prime rib on Saturday night and I received the most disgusting cut of meat I have ever seen in a restaurant. It was about 90% fat and gristle, 10% over cooked beef. The sides were bland and under seasoned, and the chili I ordered as an appetizer was watery and flavorless. Also, what's that awful smell in the bar area? Avoid this place at all costs. Not worth your time or money.

    (1)

  • Gretchen P.

    The wait is finally over! Ted's Bulletin's Mosaic location is open, up, and running, and I couldn't be more thrilled. I've seriously been chomping at the bit for this place to open up, and made a point to get in and try it out as soon as I could! I'd never been to any of the Ted's locations in DC or Reston before (the shame, the shaaaame!), but have heard legends of their American cooking and homemade pop tarts for ages. The fabulous Dana Z and Lia M joined me for dinner on their first officially open Friday, and it was a great experience! Despite it being their opening week, I was really impressed with the overall service, food, and experience we had. Obviously, when a restaurant opens there's always a little bit of a learning curve as it gets its bearings with a full crowd, and there was definitely a full crowd there! This place is obviously a smash hit already, which is great! Knowing it would be a bit nuts, I called about an hour ahead to place our names on the call-ahead waitlist (they aren't taking reservations right now, but they have a separate waitlist for call aheads), which was an excellent idea. We were seated after just a few minutes' wait! Even though it was crazy, with things happening like the bar running out of glasses (so we were told), our waiter was nothing but sweet and attentive to our table. We started with a couple of appetizers, the pepperoni roll and the soft pretzels with smoked cheese dip. The pepperoni roll was good but the pretzels were toooootally where it was at! I also got one of their famous adult milkshakes, the Nutty Professor, which was hazelnutty and creamy and delicious and much stronger than I thought it would be (in a good way!) I absolutely recommend getting in and sampling some of those 'shakes! I ended up going for a Ceasar salad with added shrimp, and sampled off of my dining companions' plates too, hehe. The salad was very nicely dressed and the shrimp were PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned, although adding protein to a salad is a smidge pricey. Special shout outs to the mac 'n' cheese, brussels sprouts, and homemade tots. Mmmm, I could eat just a sampler plate of those sides and be a happy, happy girl. For dessert, we HAD to sample the homemade pop tarts that Ted's is famous for! Unfortunately, we were super stuffed at this point, so we each only really made it through a bite each of the PB and Bacon and the Strawberry. The PB/Bacon is fun but soooo rich, one bite is really enough. The Strawberry is filled with a delicious strawberry jam and was really yummy. As Dana mentioned in her review, there was a little bit of drama going on when the table next to us (a four-top) invited some of their friends to join them for dinner, bumping up their total party to 8+, so there was a bit of spillover into our seating area. We're pretty chill diners, so it really wasn't a big deal (they weren't being obnoxious or anything), but our waiter and the manager both came over to check on us and make sure we were okay because of it, which we all really appreciated. Even on a super busy, first-week night, I still felt really well taken care of, which is a huge plus! I really can't wait to come back and sample more of the menu, including something from their All-Day Breakfast menu next time! And, y'know, more tots, hehe. Glad you're here, Ted's!

    (5)

  • Dana Z.

    Well done Ted's. I had the very fortunate .... fortune ... of coming here with the beautiful Gretchen P. and Lia M. during opening weekend. We sampled a lot of the menu and shared off each other's plates. I loved pretty much everything I had (shoutout to the pretzel and cheese appetizer and the roasted brussel sprouts!!) But I have two comments on the service: 1) Our poor server. You could tell he was in the weeds, but he was so positive and attentive. But I saw him running around because damn, it was just so busy. He was at our table and we were going to order and then he goes ".....Oh shit. I didn't give them syrup" (Looking two tables down at the poor kids who didn't have syrup for their french toast) It was kinda funny. "Oh shit" is nothing something I normally hear (out loud) from a server. Fortunately, we were not a group of people with a stick up our butts so said go ahead and get the kids syrup and come back, haha. 2) The table of FOUR next to us decided to invite their friends (who must have been in the area) and became a table of 8, and sort of encroached on our personal space. And since we weren't one of those tables with sticks up our butts (as previously mentioned), we were so focused on all our yummy food, we didn't mind. The manager DID seem to mind though, and was not pleased that the table of drunk people next to us decided to make their party of 4 a party of 8. The manager came over to us and asked very genuinely if everything was ok, and if we wanted to kick them out or find another table, she would. But quite honestly, they weren't loud drunks, and we were so thrilled with all of our yummy food, we let them be. (Bonus points for us, being the coolest table in the restaurant) I will go back (I mean, I live within walking distance) but probably not until the hype dies down a little. But seriously, great food and great service. Thrilled this place opened in Mosaic!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Audra B.

    Long wait on a Saturday evening but you can give them your cell phone number and they can text you when your table is ready. This way, you can do some shopping if you please. Our server's name was Christine and she was absolutely wonderful. She checked back in with us on a timely basis and we never had to look around for her when we needed something. She was also very friendly and fun to chat with. My husband and I decided we're asking for her next time we come to Ted's Bulletin! We had the Reuben, Short Rib sandwich, onion rings, fresh-cut fries, and a bacon peanut butter pop tart for dessert. Everything was delicious, I would order everything again but want to try the taco salad next time. It looked amazing. Only negative is that a Kettle One dirty martini was $14.00. I expect these prices in DC but not in Merrifield, VA.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    I went to Ted's Bulletin about a month ago for brunch with the girls. We went Saturday afternoon and the place was hopping and our wait was a little over an hour so I definitely suggest calling ahead or making a reservation if you can. I got the breakfast burrito with a side of their corn bread and everything was delicious! But if nothing else you should try this place just for their gourmet pop tarts. The crust is reminiscent of pie crust and while I wish there was a slightly bigger pocket for the filling, it was still very good.

    (4)

  • Will C.

    3.5 to 3 I am back to update my review. After coming for dinner I decided to give Ted's Bulletin a second chance during breakfast and it was disappointing. At around 10 A.M. on a Sunday morning there were a lot of people, luckily my gf and I were able to grab a seat at the bar immediately. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, this came with two eggs and hash browns. The biscuits came out cold and the gravy was lukewarm. The temperature of the food at this restaurant seems to be an issue both times I have visited. Since the restaurant is new I guess the chefs/ line cooks are still not in sync. That is the only explanation I can figure for why their food is not warm. On a positive note the portion was huge, I could not finish it. My gf's food was also lukewarm. Bottomline: Food is served luke warm here. I hope after a couple of months the chef's will be more in sync with each other to fix this issue. Until then, I will not be returning.

    (3)

  • Jane P.

    This place is so cute and everything I tried was really good or okay. For my main dish I got a spinach salad. This was amazing. It had crispy chunks of bacon, creamy blue cheese, delicious pickled onions, and I added steak as my protein. I switched out the honey mustard for an avocado vinaigrette and it was so flavorful and creamy. Every bite was an explosion of delicious flavors. I wouldn't recommend the bacon peanut butter pop tart. First of all, it was cold and so doughy. I'm wondering if they heated it up, then maybe the pastry might have been better? Servers were nice and friendly. They had such a cute atmosphere. I especially loved their cute little menus that resembled a real bulletin (newspaper).

    (5)

  • Eboni B.

    What a great way to start my Friday. Came here after the wait for it to open over the summer. I could not wait to get my eat on. Just like the other locations, food is great, hot and fast. This location will probably be my new favorite because it offers more dining space which means less wait time on busy weekends. I got the toast, eggs, bacon and potatoes while the hubby got the biscuits and gravy. My fork always seem to find his plate, and I must say his meal was really good. I loved my simple breakfast and caramel latte, but if you want a more hearty meal, I would recommend the biscuits and gravy. The caramel latte was also very tasty. Perhaps I will go back soon to enjoy a latte and pop-tart. Their pop-tarts are super awesome, but my poor little stomach could not handle another bite of food. My favorite is the strawberry one if you're looking to try one of the many flavors. Or perhaps go bold with the bacon one! The staff was very attentive and catering. Even staff not assigned to us greeted us on the way in and on the way out. Overall, great location and I look forward to my next visit. If you are not familiar with the area, this location is across from Target on the same stretch as the Angelica theater. Ample (free) parking in the garages if you don't happen to luck up on a street spot. Happy eating!!!

    (5)

  • William M.

    This was my first Ted's experience. Let me start by saying this is by no means a place I will be able to frequent. This stuff is heavy, of course that's prob in large part to what I ordered. I split a chocolate shake with my buddy, and it was STILL massive. I highly recommend splitting the shake to save $$$, since you are still going to get more than enough for one human. We then opted for the pretzel with cheese and beer fondue. OMG! The sauce was zesty and absolutely delicious. Ridiculous. I then ordered the famous grilled cheese with tomato bisuqe. I wasn't expecting much, but the tomato bisque was outstanding. On the thicker side in terms of consistency, and packed with flavor. The grilled cheese was solid, and not overly greasy. As I said, Ted's is awesome, but let's be honest, I can't eat like this every day. And if I am not going to eat like this, why would I go to Ted's?

    (4)

  • Ali R.

    I always love coming here. Food is always amazing. Our waiter, Alejandro was extremely nice, engaging in conversation, and very attentive. Go ask for him next time you go.

    (5)

  • Rob N.

    I've been to Ted's 3 times now, the latest was this past Thursday. What they do best is definitely burgers, shakes, & breakfast food. The only time I thought they could have done better was the 1 time I ordered a steak, and it was simply overdone & dry. But if you are looking for breakfast/comfort food, a really good burger & a milkshake, then you can't go wrong at Ted's. The wait staff has done a great job every time.

    (4)

  • Russ H.

    Meh. Breakfast here is pretty terrible--went twice and it was consistently bad. The omlettes were unnecessarily greasy both times. One of the times the iced coffee was so bitter and acidic I could use it to degrease some tools. Gross. The servers were ok but average. For a place famous for its brunch I could do better (and cheaper) at IHOP. I mean the place looks cool I guess so maybe that's what it trades on?

    (2)

  • Robert M.

    Food sucks. Service sucks. Beer sucks. Too cute by a half

    (1)

  • Chrystal C.

    Took our family of five for dinner here for the first time and we were very disappointed! The service was absolutely awful...unfriendly, RUDE and slow! They were too busy chatting amongst themselves:/ the food was nothing great either and way too pricey. Only thing out of 5 dishes ordered that was good were the fries. Would NOT recommend!

    (1)

  • Tony B.

    Really good service. Menu is simple. The portions are huge. Grilled cheese and tomato soup was excellent. The reuben is also a great sandwich. The drinks are a little skimpy but will do the trick. Breakfast all day, too. As a higher-end restaurant, Ted's definitely belongs in the Mosaic District. On 4/1/15 I visited again. There was a 20 minute wait, but several tables appeared empty. The counter was available, so we sat there. Service was awful. One person was operating the whole area and was way overwhelmed. We kept out order to a minimum and got out as fast as we could. Customer service appears to be suffering here.

    (2)

  • Kathy I.

    I'm so excited that Ted's Bulletin has opened up here! I used to drive into dc just eat bunch/lunch at this place! They designed it just like the other locations but this one is definitely bigger and can accommodate more people. I called ahead so I only waited for about a minute. If you're going in at a busy time (weekend mornings/afternoon) make sure you call in because it definitely cuts the wait down. The menu stayed the same which Im really happy about. I ordered my usual Big Mark breakfast. Consists of sausage,egg, bacon, toast, hash, and toast plus your choice of their home made poptart ~$14.95. The sausage was actually different than what I'm used to be I actually like it better! A little bit of spice with a slight hint of honey roast. I decided to try the strawberry poptart this time but I prefer the peanut butter bacon or blueberry over it. I went in hungry and was so satisfied! The service was pretty decent for a busy Saturday morning and for being the first weekend they have opened. Definitely recommend this place for a cute, slightly fancier than a diner breakfast/brunch. PS they also offer ME Swing coffee next to the bar! :)

    (5)

  • Christian B.

    "Classic American breakfast place with a modern, yet 1950's flair" Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Parking: 2/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Green: 4/5 Ted's bulletin is an interesting restaurant concept that offers meals, snacks, sweets, etc. throughout the day but the star of their food service remains the breakfast and brunch. The interior of the restaurant goes along with its (somewhat understated) theme of being a bulletin, or a newspaper. The menus are all written out on what appears to be an old fashioned paper, the bathroom doors are made to look like a 1950's midtown office, and the whole place has an interesting mixture of classic Americana with modern elements, and a dash of a journalist's office, making it certainly unique. It's nevertheless a very comfortable place to sit and enjoy a nice, decadent brunch after a night out with large, comfortable booths arranged like alleyways down the rectangular restaurant. The menu reflects many American classics with contemporary twists on them, many items that seem to scream "hangover remedy", and homemade sweets like house pop tarts and huge cinnamon rolls. However, in my opinion the absolute star of the show comes surprisingly enough from their 'lighter' menu - The veggie breakfast burrito with green chile sauce. This dish alone brings me back every time with its amazingly flavorful green sauce and perfectly executed black bean veggie burger patty along with egg and avocado, perfect with their hash browns. The restaurant has a few vegetarian/vegan options besides this as well in the form of pretzels, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. Parking here is Mosaic district parking - i.e., find your way to a (probably already crowded) parking garage that will, at its closest, be about 200 yards from the entrance and make your way across the green toward the restaurant but I do recommend it as one of the better breakfast / brunch options in an area with so few.

    (4)

  • LanChi N.

    This was the first time that Ive been to Ted's Bulletin since I last just picked up a few poptarts. Rolled in around 12:45 or so and was told a 20-30 min wait. I think it may have been a bit less but I'm not complaining. The hostess was very welcoming and so was our server. With a suggestion from our server I decided on the Pomegranate Mimosa. Which I thoughts was pretty good you could taste the grapefruit and pomegranate. Food: Of course we had to order the World Famous Tater Tots... Um.. Talk about the most amazingly delicious crispy little cube of tastiness. Basically it'd crispy on the outside and soft in the inside no filler just potato. I decided on the Chicken N' Biscuits... 3 mini honey biscuits and fried chicken breasts served w/ home fries and mumbo sauce Review: Chicken breast were a bit on the tiny side I think. It was more like chicken strips.Still seasoning was in point and the chicken was juicy and crispy. Biscuits were not mini by any means.They were very good though a little dense not really fluffy or flaky but definetly buttery almost scone like. My only gripe about this dish was that it looks like it should've been handheld but it's not. I mean portion wise trees is more biscuits then chicken so it's a weird ratio on the plate. Home fries were on point crispy delicious and nicely seasoned I think it was with Rosemary and some other herbs but it brought a nice freshness along with the onions that were with the potatoes. My brother decided on The Big Mark Breakfast.... 3 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, hash browns, toast and homemade pop tart* Review: not much to say about eggs... Bacon he said was nicely thick cut and he liked that. Sausage had a slight sweetness but he said it was very flavorful. Hash browns perfectly crunchy top layer. He ordered the strawberry poptarts but decided to bring it home since he was so full. Overall... I agree with my brother that the ambience at Ted's is casual...but relaxing.... It is a bit noisy but it's lively. It gave my brother that sense of nostalgia even though this kid was born in the 90's but somehow found an interest in old classics. This basically kids classics remade into adult food. Either way I know I'll be back to ted's for sure. Food was fresh and the taste was delicious.Like I always say your paying for quality and quantity is given here. So if you feel like splurging a bit just do so while your here it will be worth it.

    (4)

  • Justine S.

    Delicious breakfast/brunch food! I came here with friends and we all ordered something from the breakfast menu (since that's what they're known for). I ordered the biscuits with sausage gravy and a blueberry cheesecake pop-tart. They ordered the chili, pancakes, and fried chicken w/ biscuits. My meal was on point! The biscuits (beer-battered) were crispy and tasty itself but the gravy added even more to the flavoring. The pop-tart was OK, if it was toasted it probably would have tasted better. The chili was flavorful and had a perfect amount of spice! Pancakes and the fried chicken were good, nothing exceedingly amazing, but overall still tasty. We were seated quickly and our waiter was funny/friendly. However, he did take awhile to get the condiments to us (we came on a Friday afternoon-they were not busy). Definitely would come back to try the French toast and a milkshake!

    (4)

  • Taylor M.

    I'll start out by giving Ted's Bulletin two stars for the decor and competent service. After that, it goes downhill pretty fast. We were there for brunch on a Saturday. We decided on lunch fare. I had the fish and tots and my wife had the steak. The fish and tots tasted like they were simply tossed together in the fryer. The resulting fish sticks and tots couldn't be discerned from the taste. They were just deep-fried, tasteless mush pieces. My wife's steak was cooked perfectly medium rare as she requested. Unfortunately, the tri-tip portion was tough and tasteless. It was prepared without any seasoning, and the first bite explained why they serve it with a steak sauce. It's necessary to add some flavor. I remember my father explaining to me decades ago that steak sauce was only required if the meat wasn't good. When you see my wife or me reaching for steak sauce, you can assume the meat is sub-par. In fairness to Ted's we didn't have any of their signature dishes such as the milkshakes, burgers, or sweets. Perhaps they are the reasons to eat here. We will likely never find out.

    (2)

  • Edwin Y.

    Big fan of Ted's, from the first time we came across their 8th St location in northeast DC. Breakfast food served at all times of the day, plus their supper menu being available starting at 11am. We enjoy the Mark's breakfast, the TUBS sandwich, and Walk of Shame burrito. The gravy dishes can get a little heavy on the cream, tough to finish the whole dish at times. The Corned Beef Hash is different than your typical hash - the meat is cut into larger cubes (not like the "mush" you get at certain places). For dinner, the fish and tots are a win. Fish is nicely breaded but not overly so. Meatloaf is great as well. Just wish they had the fried chicken at the Mosaic location too. Get the pop tarts if you're craving sweets. Being a Mosaic resident, glad to see this establishment doing well!

    (4)

  • Sharon L.

    Came here at 1pm Sunday for brunch w/ 3 friends. They didn't take reservations on Sunday for some reason but told us instead to call in the morning to put our name on a waitlist. Ended up waiting about 10-15min once we all arrived. Ambience/decor: - Much bigger inside than it seems from the outside! - Hardwood floors and cozy booth seating - Decorations/newspaper menu definitely made it feel like we were in a printing office! I'm a fan. Service: - messed up one of our egg orders (over easy instead of sunny as requested) but nbd Food: - Mmm their coffee is good - Big Mark Breakfast: hash browns were good, but the rest of it was pretty basic. Nothing special, but not bad either (pretty hard to mess up eggs/bacon) - Chicken and Biscuits: chicken was moist and flavorful, but the biscuit was a bit dry - Walk of Shame Breakfast Burrito: steak was alright, but the hash brown cubes were pretty interesting! yummy with the sauce it came with - Peanut Butter & Bacon poptart: not as good as I expected; bacon was just sort of sprinkled on top/not much flavor inside of the poptart - Salted Caramel poptart: sweet + delicious! definitely liked this one better 3 Entrees, 2 coffees and 2 poptarts came out to ~$43 (w/ tax/tip) - not bad. Overall decent brunch option and would come back to try their other food/alcoholic milkshakes, but didn't blow my mind (after hearing a lot of hype about this place)

    (3)

  • Jorge M.

    Was visiting the Falls Church area for a few weeks and decided to stop by here on my last day. That was a mistake! If I had known about this little gem before, I would have been here every weekend. It's a nice little spot located next to the Angelika Film Center in the Mosaic District. The whole place has a real speakeasy, 1920's feel down to the servers and bartenders dressed in vests and ties and the menu being written on what looks like a period newspaper. It was pretty busy when I came in on Sunday morning but I was able to grab a seat at the bar. My server/bartender was Ryan and he was great. When I told him I was in the mood for breakfast, he recommended a few if his favorites and answered all the questions I had about the menu. Coffee was served up piping hot in a carafe which was left just for me. I ended up ordering the chicken biscuits and a side of cheese grits. The chicken biscuits were great: three flaky, toasted biscuits, just this side of not being too buttery. The chicken was fried well and not greasy, but to be honest, was probably the least impressive thing on my plate. Believe me when I say this speaks more of the rest of the meal than it does to any shortcomings of the chicken. It was served with a side of "mumbo sauce" which was like a sweet and smoky curry ketchup. The potatoes that were served on the side were amazing: tender, crispy, and fried up with thick slices of onions and plenty of thyme and rosemary. The real winner of the meal were the cheese grits. Dear Lord, don't go without trying these!! Everything cheese grits should be. Moist, creamy, with plenty of cheese mixed in and some sprinkled on top for good measure, served up in a mini cast iron skillet. The portions were very generous and as a man of 6'8", even I found myself asking for a box to take home my leftovers. People sitting around me at the bar ordered the cinnamon roll (which is big enough for 4 people and comes with a gravy boat of frosting), the walk of shame burrito and the corned beef hash, both of which looked amazing. I'm sad I'm leaving this neck of the woods without trying more of their menu, but I will definitely be coming back, hopefully sooner rather than later.

    (5)

  • Caitlin F.

    A bit pricy, but the food was pretty good. I got the cedar plank salmon with mac and cheese and creamed corn. That plus a glass of wine put me at $40ish. The server was a bit awkward, but she seemed to mean well. Will return once in a while

    (3)

  • Juan R.

    I've been to Teds 4 times and have loved it every time. It maybe pricey but to me the quality and service is worth it. I will definitely keep coming while the food is this great.

    (5)

  • Haley E.

    Had such a great experience on Valentine's day here. Stopped in for a late dinner and was immediately greeted by the friendly hostess and sat right away. Food was wonderful, including the square tater tots and peanut butter bacon burger; who would have thought of such a combo! Only thing that did not make our experience perfect was the service we had. There was a lack of communication and understanding, but he was not terrible. He also very rarely stopped back by the table (only twice the whole meal) and he never refilled our waters. However, he did have good recommendations for the menu options. We will definitely be back, and maybe next time the service will be a little better. Definitely reasonably priced as well and awesome diner, old-school feel to it!

    (4)

  • Samantha M.

    I visited this location Saturday night with my boyfriend and best friend We called a-head and they had a 1 hr wait. which was not a problem since we had about a 30-45 minute drive to get there. The host was friendly and greeted us right away. After being seated we were met with our not so attentive waiter. He did not speak clearly and we had to ask him to repeat himself a few times. My friend ask him to describe what the cream ale was like; he said " its like a light beer and i hate it" he did not describe the drink at all. She did decide to order it and was glad it. was actually pretty good for a $3 beer. There were a few other "attentive" issues with the waiter but nothing to major. Besides the mediocre service the food was just OK. I was not blown away by it but it wasn't bad either. We ordered the pepperoni rolls as an app, It comes with 2 which we cut up into 3rds. This app is definitely made for party's of 2 or less. For entrees my friend and I ordered the Country Fried steak with pepper gravy and my BF ordered the Chicken Parm. Chicken Parm was good- As expected. huge portion with plenty to take home - no complaints here. Country Fried steak #1 = This was ordered with mash potatoes and gravy and a side house salad with ranch. Salad was ok. The ranch was a bacon ranch but this was not disclosed by the waiter; so taht was a bit of a shock when i notice lumps in the ranch. Flavor was good though. The potatoes were good the gravy was an onion gravy which was a little sweet. Again good but not amazing and the menu did not describe what type of gravy. The main entree was good; it was a nice thick steak (thicker than you usually see for this type of prep) not greasy and the breading was light and crunchy. The gravy was not a traditional pepper gravy that i was used to having on this type dish. It had a lemon undertone; again it was good just not what I am used too. Country fried steak #2 Came with Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese Sprouts were good no complaints, The mac and cheese did not have a lot of flavor or even cheese; very basics. We order milk shakes for dessert and 1 salted caramel pop tart. They were good the pop tart had a little to much salt but overall not bad. Over all the service could be better; meal was just OK. But I would like to try this place for lunch or brunch. Seem like sandwiches may be a better option for them

    (3)

  • Dustin T.

    Came here on a Saturday for lunch and the place is packed! What we thought would've been a 15 minute wait time, turned out to be pretty instant. Stopped by after a movie over at the Angelika movie theatre and the food was delicious! I've been wanting to come here for a while, and it definitely did not disappoint. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with coffee and it was phenomenal! While the fries were just average, the reuben definitely made up for it. The waiter was very attentive and helpful. I will definitely be coming to this place again in the near future. As for parking, there is a Target garage where you can park for free.

    (5)

  • Kat V.

    What a delish brunch, amazing wait staff, adorable ambiance but rude as heck brunette hostess with the glasses!! I dined here on a sunday morning with a friend. The hostess tells me it will be 20-25 minutes for a table. We waited about 30-35 minutes iwthout being buzzed so I went in to check on the table. I let her know that we were still waiting and politely asked her if it would be much longer. She then tells me it will be 20 additional minutes from what she quoted us and 'we'd jsut have to wait'. um. what? LUCKILY, we saw a seat at the bar area and the amazing bartender told us shed be more than happy to serve us. SAVED THE DAY YAY! We ordered bloody mary's which were delicious and spicy. For entree, my friend had a beautifully tender short rib sammy and I had the country fried steak. So delish. The short rib sammy had an awesomely rich sauce that made you want to lick the plate and my country fried steak was awesome. I would definitely return to try the pop tarts everyone raves over!

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    Ted's definitely lived up to all the hype. Came here for brunch with two friends, and we called ahead so got seated pretty promptly. Our server was so funny, and definitely made for a great experience. One of the other servers at the high top seating area recommended the Elders Mimosa (guess they have different kinds) and it was hands down the best mimosa I've ever had. Food. Between the three of us, we had the breakfast sandwhich, the breakfast burrito, and the biscuits and gravy dish. All three were........ beyond amazing. I got to taste a little bit of everything, and I couldn't pick a favorite if I had to. The hashbrowns with the breakfast sandwich was damn good too. We ended with a blueberry cheesecake pop tart which we all picked at. It really did exceed my expectations. I mean how good could a pop tart be..? But no, it was really really good. All in all, great experience - from service, drinks, to the food. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Kelly C.

    This was the perfect place to take my 13 year-old niece who was wide-eyed over the milkshake selections and all-American 'comfort food' including Breakfast All Day. I enjoyed an evening Bloody Mary (that's right, breakfast all day) that had some kind of fire-bomb ring of death garnish around the top. (Will it burn your mouth? It will destroy your mouth.) For dinner, my precious niece chose the tomato soup/caesar salad combination, after she was told she couldn't order her own combination of fried calamari, onion rings and french fries as her entree. The soup was creamy and delicious - I enjoyed a 600 calorie spoonful. I shared the ruben and short rib sandwich with my mom, short rib was vastly superior to the ruben. My toddler enjoyed the cartoons playing on the screen the best - Steamboat Willie and Friends, in addition to her grilled cheese and as many french fries off my plate that she could reach. We didn't get the homemade pop tarts this time around, not to tip the instant diabetes scale all the way, although they looked like frosted tasty delights. Next time...

    (3)

  • Kimberly K.

    I can't even begin to tell you guys how ridiculously awesome this place is. First of all, the decor's AMAZING. You'll be mad impressed the second you walk in. Seriously. Now onto the food. Oh my god. Freakin' crazy. Best. Breakfast. I've. EVER. Had. Yeah, I've gone to some great brunch joints, but Ted's Bulletin puts them ALL to shame. I got "The Walk Of Shame Breakfast Burrito" and devoured the entire dish. Marinated steak with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, and green chile sauce? Hell yes. That's what I call winning! Everything about the plate was on point. The steak was crazy tender, the green chile sauce was super flavorful, the hashbrowns were seasoned perfectly. Man, I could go on, and on, and on, about the food. I also sampled my cousin's omelet (with mushrooms, spinach, and swiss), and it was delish. Super fluffy with just the right amount of filling. Her plate came with a side of hashbrowns and sausage. Dude, if you come here, make sure you try their sausage patty because holy crap, it's the best darn breakfast sausage you'll have. CONCLUSION: You should've tried this place YESTERDAY. Do yourself a favor and haul @$$. OH, and this place MAKES HOMEMADE POPTARTS! They have four different flavors in total. It was a hard decision, but I got the brown sugar & cinnamon - came with ample filling, light icing, and colorful sprinkles. Absolutely delightful! Make sure you try one. They're reasonably priced, too! Only three bucks a pop.

    (5)

  • Curtis V.

    Awesome spot with great servers. Love their breakfast sandwich. When I asked the server whether he would do the breakfast hash or BBQ sandwich he said just do both and I got my own special half and half.

    (4)

  • Diana S.

    I came here for a half dozen homemade Pop Tarts to-go. These were just as incredible as the ones at other Ted's locations. They usually offer a seasonal flavor. When I went, it was salted caramel and that was very tasty. My personal favorite is the brown sugar cinnamon. If you're dining in, it may be worth asking if they will heat it up for you or which ones are fresh out the oven because they taste best when warm. So whether you're rewarding yourself after a workout at the gym around the corner, wanting to impress your co-workers, or showering your friends and family with gifts of delicious pastries, I recommend these pop tarts!

    (4)

  • Ariel S.

    They don't take reservations! They have a call-ahead system, but I called in a hour ahead of when we wanted to be there and we still had to wait 45min. They need a better system. The food was delicious (try the cinnamon rolls or the french toast!), but the service was a little slow. I had to ask for a new bottle of water for the table a few times.

    (3)

  • Lisa T.

    I love Ted Bulletins! It's so much food and I feel so full when I leave! I love their hash! It's got big chunks of meat and is perfectly seasoned. Their cocktails are great and their beer (light or dark with dark being and IPA) is good too! I personally really like their salted caramel pop tart the most!

    (4)

  • Wendy W.

    Ted's Bulletin takes the diner concept and elevates it into a grown up version. Walking in, the decor reminds me of its sister restaurant, Matchbox. The interior is fun, clean, and well spaced out. The menu offers a good selection of your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. And like any diner, breakfast is served all day. Score! The first thing you see when you walk in is their house made pop tarts. There are varied flavors from blueberry cheesecake to bacon crumbles. I admit the pop tart idea is cute but for me it was far too much pastry and not enough filling. For $3, I would much rather have a cupcake than a flavored "pie crust." Everything that came out of the open kitchen was ginormous. I think an order of pancakes satisfied my entire day's caloric allotment. The burrito was stuffed full and had plenty of flavor. I don't usually enjoy vegetarian burgers but Ted's was served on a buttery Texas toast with a runny egg on top which gave it enough flavor for even a meat eater to enjoy. On the weekend, the wait can be close to 40 minutes so my suggestion is to hit Ted's for a late lunch. We walked out of Ted's waddling but sometimes that's exactly what you want.

    (4)

  • Derrice D.

    We've eaten here twice and it hasn't disappointed. Both times we came with an out of town guest. The service was consistent and attentive. I was concerned that the portions were so large that it would be tasteless like another restaurant I won't shame here. Lots of comfort food on the menu. I wasn't disappointed, the food was good. I like the kitsch at the restaurant. Nostalgic, but not corny. Mary Poppins played on the projector and retro style television. We didn't try dessert, but we observed another table receive their slice of cake that was as big as both of their heads put together. They were shocked and sort of embarrassed, but we all had a great laugh. The homemade Pop Tarts looked yummy but after eating my meal there was no space in my belly.

    (4)

  • MJ L.

    I have always enjoyed Teds Bulletin until today. I went for breakfast. Got seated and staff had to tell waitress to stop eating to serve me. It took my order 30 to be served and I was only one of 4 people there. The French toast was soggy and had no flavor, eggs and hash browns had no seasoning. I would have loved to tell my waitress but I never saw her. I had to get the hostess to get my check and box. Figured I would season eggs/ hash browns at home so I wouldn't waste them. Waitress showed up and held my check to tell manager. She came back and said nothing about the manager and no apologies or discount on my check.

    (1)

  • Sunny C.

    This place is a hit or miss in service, food and management. If you go and don't expect much, don't care that the prices are too high for what they are putting out, the staff is young but not in a good way (the inexperienced way), and the managers seem to be the same as the staff, then go. Not for me.

    (1)

  • Alan B.

    After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to this place. But, I found out the first couple of minutes that it wasn't all that it was made out to be once we had to wait almost 30 minutes for the waitress to even come introduce herself. The food is way overpriced and not as good as it should be. I could get better and tastier chicken at Popeyes for 1/8 of what I paid here. I rates two stars because the place looked nice. It was different on the inside and comfortable.

    (2)

  • Jaclyn H.

    My boyfriend and I have been to Ted's of Merrifield every Sunday since they've opened. We have tried nearly every breakfast option on the menu with the exception of their famous breakfast burrito (we just find a burrito more lunch than brunch for our taste) and the Jon's Omelet (simply because I care to get something I wouldn't really make at home) T.U.B.S. (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sammy)- This is our absolute favorite thing on the menu. My boyfriend and I always order this to share with a side of pancakes and another entree. Really, you just can't go wrong with a breakfast sammy. The sausage that they use in the sandwich really stands out among the rest of many other breakfast sausages I have had. Additionally, there is something about their side of hash that I love. Possibly a little extra buttery? Can't go wrong with those though! Pancake Stack- Along with every entree we order a side of plain pancakes. They are fluffy and delicious! The Big Mark Breakfast- My absolute favorite part of the big mark is their sausage. I don't know what it is about it but its delicious! Eggs and bacon are great as well, and I absolutely love their buttery hash. Ted's Famous Pop Tart- I am not sure where all the high reviews come from with these pop tarts but I have tried them more than once and am always unimpressed. It is mostly just dough covered in sprinkles with a barely there inside. I wish they would fill the inside more and I'd enjoy it! Corned Beef Hash- This is great as well, they season their hash nicely. Just wish there was more beef...but that's just because I'm a big meat eater! Nana's Beer Biscuits and Sausage Gravy- We ended up with a side order of this and I was shocked to see how much came with it! Made a great addition to our pancake and breakfast sammy. Chicken 'n Biscuits- Unfortunately this was a bit of a let down for me. We have had chicken 'n biscuits to die for else where and were underwhelmed when we got three little dinky pieces of chicken in a biscuit sandwich. Not to say that it wasn't good (we have actually ordered it twice now), but I've had better Coffee- We can be a bit of coffee snobs and we certainly do not come here for the coffee. It is too bitter for me, but slowly starting to grow on me (after 5 Sunday morning's spent here) Additionally, we love the cost of Ted's. We are big Sunday brunchers and have found Ted's to be one of the best for both quality and price! Will be making many more visits there! Give them 4 stars because I haven't tried any of their lunch/dinner menu, although I've heard good things. Nice casual dining spot though!

    (4)

  • Maria S.

    I was looking for a place to eat breakfast. I found Ted's bulletin by accident. OMG!! Delicious. Their biscuit with gravy is amazing. Not greasy, not too watery or thick: perfectly balanced. The biscuit has the perfect consistency to complement gravy on top. We also had pancake, sausage and corn beef hash. The pancake was huge, fluffy and well cooked, delicious. My 11 year old ordered it. He could only eat half because it was big...I helped with the rest. The corned beef hash was great, not greasy and definitively not from a can. I can't wait to come back to try lunch!! And great service too!!

    (5)

  • Brian B.

    This place is awesome. Very cool space with a great vibe. We had excellent service and the food was really good. A bit pricier than many breakfast places but it's a bit more upscale as well. I highly recommend. The homemade pop tarts looked amazing. I'm definitely getting one next time.

    (5)

  • Kristine M.

    Eh, I think this place is a tad overrated. Mostly because their claim to fame (i.e. the poptarts) are sooo mediocre. Some other business should just swoop in there and do some properly warm, flaky housemade poptarts because these poptarts have a hard time competing with a box of brown sugar PopTarts brand poptarts I can buy for $3 a BOX. Ted's poptarts--not enough filling, too much pastry, and although the more crumbly pastry has a nice texture (think like... almost the texture of a good gluten-free cookie might have) it would do much better with a little warmth. Really, if they stuck my poptart in the microwave for 20 seconds I would be 10x happier. But yeah, cold, hard, crusty. Not my jam. Friends got the "Lighter Fare" vegetable burrito and vegetable omelet. Maybe I shouldn't be judging a place on their self-restrained menu items, but these guys were slightly underwhelming. $12-13 is kind of expensive to me for a so-so medium-sized egg white omelet, and served with only a bowl of fruit, the plate came out as a little sad. The burrito was heftier in comparison but skimping on flavor, i.e. just a sliver of the black bean patty on a great big mattress of rolled up egg whites. Just kind of sad. The tomato soup is better than what you'd get in a can, but pales in comparison to Pure Pasty's tomato soup (so go there instead if you want to have the tastiest bowl of tomato soup you've ever had). Oh, and they've GOT to invest in a water filter or something. I TOTALLY don't mind drinking from the tap but I've had better tap water coming out of a public library water fountain than the musty flavor they poured into our glasses. Yechhh. But there WERE some things to celebrate, i.e.: - The house-cured and well-seasoned corned beef hash! - The cheesy grits! - The decadent shakes! - And how, when we said we'd be sharing one, they split it into 3 little glasses for us! - And the fact that you can get all the adult shakes non-alcoholic! (...but you'll still pay for the alcohol) - The service overall! - The atmosphere, i.e. Mary Poppins playing in the background! But honestly, really, I can get milkshakes galore at Silver Diner, crab grits at Bus Boys, and probably nearly everything on their menu at IHOP at at least 2/3 the price. Sooooo.... yeah, not really planning to come back. Tip: Check to see if what you're craving for breakfast might be cheaper as a la carte items. I was super pleased with my massive plate of $5 house-cured corned beef hash. That thing could have fed 2-3 people if you paired it with some a la carte sides.

    (3)

  • M H Z.

    forewarned by earlier reviews to call for reservations, We got a table easily enough for 2 for a late Saturday dinner. Got off to a rocky start with pepperoni rolls wc seemed out of a box, barely warmed through and poorly seasoned. They got sent back. Hubby's bacon cheeseburger was over cooked (he specified medium rare), that got sent back too! But It came back perfectly cooked and the manager came out himself, apologized profusely and made sure everything else was tip top. The house tater tots were crisp and perfectly seasoned. My Angus meatloaf was rich and smoky, not needing the oddly spiced ketchup glaze. Onion rings were crisp and tasty. Mashed potato and gravy was soulful and homey good. Definitely leave room for Dessert! We had the Mile hi Chocolate Pie, wc was crazy good and deceptively light. Will definitely return for other very interesting menu items (house made pop tarts, fried chicken and prime rib night ).

    (4)

  • Anna Y.

    We went at 9:30 on a saturday. There was no wait we did call ahead but there were plenty of empty tables. I had the walk of shame burrito. It was jusy enough food but not as much ad you would think for the price. Regardless of the price and size, the food was good. My friend's sausage gravy and biscuits were hood as well. We also split a chocolate peanut butter shake. This was so good! Tasted like a resses peanut butter cup. The pop tarts aren't anything special. Even our server said the cinnamon bun was better. They are huge. Only downside is we had like 5 servers. Not having one server made us look for someone to help us each time and wait longer for requests to be fulfilled. It wasnt enough to keep me away though. I heard dinner is better. Ill be back.

    (4)

  • Cooper R.

    The Good - Milkshakes: amazingly worth it! almost every table had at least one milkshake on it and they really are good. We tried the chocolate and chocolate peanut butter and both were incredible. -Service: Really great and friendly -Tater Tots: Homemade and incredible The Bad -Veggie Wrap: Considering their prices I felt their food quality was a bit lacking. My veggie wrap (from the "lighter" menu), was freezing had a few thin slices of avocado and broccoli and like one tomato. The wrap was supposed to have a cheese spread on it but what I got instead was this GIGANTIC chunk of very very cold cheese that was not only unspreadable but basically inedible. It literally was just like they took a block of cream cheese and slapped it down onto the tortilla without even bothering to spread it. Really gross. It also came with a side of fresh fruit that was definitely not fresh. The food was a little too Silver Diner-esque for the price. Bottom Line -The four stars is for the milkshakes and the service which I will definitely be back for, the food... not so much

    (4)

  • Bj L.

    Really enjoyed this place. Great portions and the pop tarts are to die for.

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    The Big Mark Breakfast was great, and the service was pretty good, too. 4 stars - loved the homemade pop tarts

    (4)

  • John D.

    While their beer selection leaves a lot to be desired (don't get the cream ale), their food is comfort food coupled with great service. I had an undercooked steak come out. I just asked them to throw it back on for another minute or two to get it to medium rare, and they gave us two pop tarts and a whole new plate. They were completely apologetic about something that was really so minor. I'll be happily returning.

    (4)

  • Xtine C.

    I am a fan of Ted's food and poptarts but the service at Merrified is just awful! Mainly the hostess and seating. We waited there for close to an hour when they told us 15-20 minutes. After noticing others that arrived before us getting seated first, we went over and asked about our status. The manager had to step in and have us seated right away. When we walked in, there was about 3-4 big tables completely open! We had breakfast for dinner and you can't go wrong with it there. For dessert, forget about anything else. JUST GET THE POPTARTS WARM WITH A LA MODE!!!

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    Came in once when they first opened and thought it was meh for the price; came in again this past Tuesday and thought everything was perfect. Had a lovely gentleman named Robert for my server - attentive but unobtrusive, I never had to wait for anything and as soon as I would look for him he was always there. Had the Mark on an Off Day breakfast - I know its simple and classic (two eggs, hash browns, choice of meat), but it still was perfect and exactly what I needed. The hash browns were crispy, the eggs were delightful and fluffly, and the sausage not too spicy, not too sweet. Before I even noticed I'd spent an hour and a half drinking a pot of coffee and reading a magazine over brunch and loved every minute of it. Food was a little heavy, but thats the style/cuisine of it I think - and while not something I'm in the mood for often, whenever I am again I'll be headed to Ted's.

    (4)

  • Patrick D.

    Hands down the best restaurant in the area. The pop tarts should be the first thing you order. Violet is wonderful and we request her every time. We've only come for breakfast, and you really can't go wrong with anything (eggs scrambled are our fave). Every time we have friends in town, we bring 'em to Ted's and make sure you ask for Violet!!! She takes the experience from great to superb!!!

    (5)

  • Mohammed K.

    The place @Mosaic is buzzing right now Oct2014. I think Teds Bulletin offers a little different experience than the other restaurants in the area. They are open starting 7 am for brunch so thats awesome for us on the weekend for brunch, in addition to the cool interior pop TARTS! I visited a few times we sat at the bar once and another time on the tables. We enjoyed both times and really liked the food. The staff is great, knowledgable of whats good and what are their personal favorites. Even at the bar we had a good time with our bartender I think his name was Ryan. The Chicken N' biscuits we A-OK but not that great it was a bit dry, the chicken was good and Biscuits were good but together were dry. THE BEST was THE SHORT RIB SAMMY that sandwich was amazing Loved it. Welcome to NOVA Ted's Bulletin See you soon

    (5)

  • Sherri D.

    What a cute little place with awesome decor! I love the whole theme this place has going to the old-school "bulletin" style menus that they have giving us the history of Ted's Bulletin. I always saw the one by U Street and wanted to try it, so I was ecstatic when I heard they were opening one up in northern VA. I got the T.U.B.S. and it was yummy. Can't go wrong with breakfast. My boyfriend got the salmon and his was very tasty. The portion for the salmon was pretty small, but still good and they give you a generous portion for the side items. As for the service, our server was very friendly. She was prompt and attentive and we were in and out pretty quickly. Would I come back? Yes, I'd definitely come back for brunch or breakfast. I don't know if I'd come back for dinner or another entree since I wouldn't consider those items their forte. We came in on a late night (PLUS TOO: they're open late) after watching a movie next door, so the place was definitely busy but we weren't really in the mood to go all out and try their pop tarts? and adult milkshakes and other yummy breakfast items. I think this place would be the perfect setting for Sunday brunch or lunch, so we'll be back!

    (4)

  • Sylvie S.

    Made it to teds bulletin in the mosaic district finally for a Saturday morning/afternoon brunch at 115pm. Lots of ppl were in the front waiting for a table. We were quoted a 25 minute wait but were seated within about 15 minutes. The food was probably 3 stars. It was very inconsistent. I did a steak and eggs. The eggs over easy were done correctly. The steak was over salted and too chewy. I could hardly get it down. Got to try the sausage from a different plate and it was spicy and fabulous. Started out with a maple sweetness and moved into a fairly spicy finish. Teds is known for their hand made poptarts. Started with a warm strawberry one which was a fabulous treat. I generally avoid heavy dairy products but would recommend one of the old school milkshakes if you can. I was a little underwhelmed especially with the steak but the manager came by to take my plate and when he noticed my steak was fairly untouched he offered us two more poptarts. I thought that was extremely nice of him. He surprised us again by taking the steak off the check too. It's rare these days that places recognize something like this and it was very appreciated! I'll have to come by again to try the grilled cheese. It was flying out of the kitchen and I have a softness in my heart for bread, cheese, butter and tomato soup!

    (4)

  • Yan W.

    If this review was based only on the food, I would give TB 3.5 stars. However, as a restaurant, it garners an overall one star for the wait. Regardless of when you go, just expect to wait. There will be seats right there, clearly empty, right in front of you, and you will wait. On top of the wait, expect to double the wait time that they tell you. Forty five minutes? Expect 90. To add insult to injury, your wait will be very uncomfortable. If you wait during the winter, you will be left in the cold, outside, bitter, because the inside waiting area is too small, and somehow very steamy. If it's the summer, expect to wait outside in the searing heat, angry, in the 100% humidity. Honestly, the pop tarts are nothing to write home to momma about. I actually prefer the boxed ones in the store. Just because you make something fresh, does not mean it's good. If you really want TB, go to the DC location, you will get great food and probably not as much of a wait. If you just want brunch, just walk across the street, there are plenty of great options in the mosaic.

    (1)

  • Julie P.

    I hear breakfast is great. We went for dinner. We ordered two entrees and dessert. The server was nice and helpful and recommended two entrees for us when we told her what we were deciding between. The potpie was so so. I've had better. My fiance's Reuben was good. My greenbeans were burnt and the tater tots were ok. I ordered the apple tart which was described as the apple pie filling with drizzle on top. There was VERY little filling and the tart was very dry. It needed ice cream, more filling, or both. Atmosphere was cool and I enjoyed it. We might be back for drinks or breakfast but we will skip dinner and hit another Mosaic restaurant next time.

    (3)

  • Nicole W.

    I love the theme and decor at the various locations of Ted's. This was my first visit to the Merrifield location. My group of 5 had a very polite and attentive server and we were seated promptly on a Tuesday night without a reservation. It took a loooooong time for our food to arrive at the table. The manager did stop by to apologize for the long wait (very nice). Most of us enjoyed our meals. Favorites at our table: the bacon Brussels sprouts and the salmon. I ordered the walk of shame breakfast burrito (steak, eggs, & some other stuff). I finished my meal but it was wayyyyyy too salty! Especially the hash browns on the side. Also, my friend's steak wasn't cooked enough (she ordered well done). They were very apologetic about the steak, brought her a new one, and comped her a glass of wine, so they tried remedy the situation. In summery... It wasn't the best experience but it was ok. There are so many restaurant options in Merrifield now so I'm not sure if I'll come back to Ted's anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Megan P.

    The adventure begins on opening weekend. I don't know why we thought this was a good idea, but the crowds weren't nearly as bad as we'd expected. Don't get me wrong -- it was crowded. We finally swiped a spot at the counter because we got tired of waiting for our tables. While we waited, we sipped on Hudson whiskey on the rocks (def wasn't my drink) and a delightful vodka/raspberry/fig jam libation (the name escapes me). For dinner, I got the House-Smoke Cedar Plank Salmon with mashed potatoes and a side salad. The salad actually came before my meal, and I got the avocado vinaigrette which turned a simple/uneventful salad to something much more exciting. The dressing was creamy and tangy -- really, really good! The salmon was really delish with a tangy smokey flavor, and cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes and gravy tasted just like home. The hubs splurged on the prime rib (special for the night) with mashed potatoes/gravy and creamed spinach. I was worried because prime rib is risky at any restaurant because it has to be cooked just right. The one was (to both our surprise)! It was a HUGE portion, but really good as were the sides. I really wanted to try dessert or their shakes, but just didn't have any room left. I have tried their homemade pop tarts too which a colleague brought in to share one morning. They're definitely tasty! We'll have to make another trip back for breakfast! Since the prime rib was so great -- I'm tempted to try their hand-cut steak next time too.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    In a word... Adequate. Came in for a late breakfast, well after the rush. Seated around 10a in a nearly empty restaurant and waited a solid 15 minutes for service. When I finally placed my order, (simple two eggs dish), I was astonished by how quickly it came up. Then of course, I realized that the bacon and hash browns were undercooked and the eggs were not as-ordered. Wouldn't go back. Oh, and the decor is trying a *bit* too hard.

    (3)

  • Cat P.

    Ted's Bulletin is the perfect answer for someone who is looking for homey All-American classics in a more upscale setting than Silver Diner or your neighborhood greasy spoon. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. and is served the entire day. Fans of lunch and supper fare are also appeased here with comfort food, like meatloaf and their take on chicken-fried steak. Sides include quintessential options like mac and cheese and tator tots. Speaking of tator tots, Ted's Bulletin's tator tots are reason alone to come here. Their tator tots are amazing! They're these fat square things packed with lots of soft potato, the outside is deliciously crispy. I would come to Ted's and get multiple orders of the stuff. Last word on the tots: Even more of an attraction than the famed pop tarts and shakes! About the pop tarts, they're certainly a wild improvement over the toaster-prepared ones you can get from the supermarket. The interior is warm and gooey and not overly sweet; the outside is crisp. Service was pretty good at this location. Our server was attentive and always happy to recommend dishes. Ted's Bulletin would make a good place for a hangover meal or brunch with the fam on a lazy Sunday. This Ted's, thanks to its hot location, is packed even on a weeknight, but not crazy packed like True Food Kitchen (next on our list).

    (4)

  • Kari H.

    Ted's Bulletin is a hipster Cracker Barrel with country-style cookin' that would make Grandma proud but with a modern twist. Prepare thyself for generous portions and calories alike. The staff is likely working through some opening week kinks: drinks were mighty slow while we observed the bartender taking a loooooong break between filling the previous order and ours. Dining room is loud and online reservations were impossible. That said, despite the crowds, we were happily seated within 20 minutes after arrival. Our meals were served timely and delicious, and we'll be back to try the milkshakes and pop tarts next time I have the craving for sugar and fat. Welcome to the neighborhood Ted's!

    (4)

  • Chynna W.

    I've been here a few times for both dinner and brunch. The burgers and milkshakes are good, but the fried chicken is dry. The brunch items have all been good and they have awesome hot chocolate. The service at the Merrifield location is excellent.

    (4)

  • Ryan W.

    Double-dated it out to Ted's B in Merrifield. Had a great time over average drinks and better food. Fun, hip, trendy place made to resemble life back in the 1950's. Ordered the Tzatziki Greek burger and a pop tart for dessert. Fun fact: They air old cartoons on the TVs throughout the restaurant. Would I go back? Yes, but next time I'll go and try items off the breakfast menu.

    (4)

  • Judson W.

    It's hard to find a place these days that feels like a traditional diner. Ted's Bulletin is one of the few that stand out. Adding to the retro feel of the place is the projector constantly showing old movies in the dining room. It's a pretty cool experiencing eating dinner over Casablanca or Wizard of Oz. The menu is very expansive - from meatloaf to breakfast sandwiches to milkshakes. Whatever you do, DO NOT leave without trying their signature pop tarts. Heaven on a plate (or in a bag). Ted's Bulletin is a welcome addition to the Mosaic District right next to Matchbox and the Angelika Film Center.

    (4)

  • Liza K.

    I've been to Ted's 3 times, and every time that I go, I leave dissatisfied. :( The first time, I got the chicken and biscuits. The chicken was fine, the biscuit was dry, and the honey maple glaze just didn't do it for me--it was fine, but nothing great or delicious. The second time, I got the grilled cheese with bacon and soup, and it just tasted bland and very greasy. I understand that they do FRY the bread in butter, but it didn't have any flavor, and was not appetizing (didn't finish the sandwich.) The third and most recent time that I've been there I decided to get the TUBS (breakfast sandwich w/ eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese) because I love breakfast sandwiches. Unfortunately, the oily taste and texture that was apparent with the grilled cheese was here as well. I couldn't taste any flavors, just greas. I also tried the salted caramel pop tart, but it was overly salty. I'm not a fan of salted caramel flavored things in the first place, but my friend told me to have half of hers, so I did, and it was so salty to the point where I had to gulp down a few sips of water. I feel kind of bad writing this review, because I think Ted's has a great location, great menu, and the staff is friendly. They have the potential to be a better restaurant, just work on the food! Maybe ill try it again....

    (2)

  • Lawrence H.

    I've been here a couple times. I only come for breakfast though. Love breakfast food. I usually get the T.U.B.S. sandwich. It's like eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese on toast that's been grilled. Very good. A little greasy but good. It comes with hash browns that are shredded. I really like these types of hash browns vs the home fries. I usually get a side of their poptarts as well. Gotta get ine of these when you come. Very good. I've had the cinnamon rolls with some friends once. It was very good as well but I hear it's seasonal. Not sure how cinnamon rolls can be seasonal, but they are. If they're available, get one. I hear their adult milkshakes (alcoholic) are good, but haven't had a chance to have this yet. I want to try and come by here for lunch or dinner food to see what its like. But since I don't come THAT often, when I do, I alwayd want to get breakfast. Lol. Anyway, this place is kind of like a very good diner. Definitely worth a try.

    (4)

  • Cyndy K.

    Cyndy's Bottom Line: Great place for brunch and pop tarts Stopped by for a Bloody Mary. The restaurant was packed with people waiting for a table so we choose the bar area. Great seats in the front facing the big windows. We received excellent service by Katy!!! She was attentive and was able to maneuver the crowded area to provide menus, water, and take our orders. Love the blueberry cheesecake pop tarts. Delicious and additive...you will want more! Goes well with the nice crafted Bloody Mary. I stopped in for breakfast (3) days in a row and I love it. They are open for breakfast at 7am. I ordered the Jon's omelet which is made with spinach, mushrooms and Swiss cheese. A perfectly made omelet. You have a selection of a meat item so I choose turkey link sausage and it is served with hash browns. The turkey sausage is tasty and since it is turkey it doesn't make you feel guilty. You feel happy eating it The hash browns are the real hash browns. The potatoes are shredded in house and griddled to a golden brown crispy goodness.

    (4)

  • John S.

    I'm a big fan of Ted's Bulletin--I've been here three times so far and never have been disappointed. The atmosphere is arts/deco/depression era, including some period cartoons (authentic, but sanitized) shown on the walls. Food is pricey, but incredible. I usually start with one their cocktails, which pleases me to find a lot of old-fashioned and bourbon inspired selections. I've had the chicken fried steak and the prime rib (that I can recall), and both of them were DYNAMITE. The shakes were also some of the best examples of the breed I've had EVER. I've indulged in the million-dollar shake (? can't recall the name, but it's got a shot of scotch in it), and it IS delicious...if perhaps not worth the $18 asking price. My wife has had the cedar plank salmon, and she usually finishes it so fast she has to wait on me for another 30 minutes as I finish my steak. I brought my parents once, and my dad said, completely wide-eyed: "John, I don't know if you know this, but a burger and shake is probably my most favorite meal." And then he was quiet as he contemplated that thought with every bite of his gourmet burger and shake. I have scarcely see him show emotion such as this. I've had the key lime pie, and an ice cream/brownie, which were both the same awesome caliber as everything on the menu, but I can't bring myself to try the gourmet pop tart. I'm sure they are delicious, but I just can't bring myself to spend 'Ted's Bulletin' kind of money on a fancy pop tart. Service is what you'd expect to find in a upper mid end eatery such as this--professional, curteous, but they're there to do a job and won't charm your pants off. GO to Ted's Bulletin...bring a fat wallet, though.

    (5)

  • Julia L.

    The service is usually pretty good. Went here for breakfast and ordered a standard breakfast with an everything bagel. My eggs were greasy and there was mold on my bagel.... Very disappointed .

    (1)

  • James C.

    Great atmosphere! awesome alcoholic milkshakes, pastries and more. Generous & delicious portions. I had the chicken & biscuits -- definitely not "mini" like they say on the menu. Food is a little salty but overall very satisfying. Service was great, everyone was friendly from hostesses to manager. We were sat immediately on a Friday night and our food arrived quickly. Our server Tony was helpful and friendly, gave us great recommendations. Try the cheese grits!

    (5)

  • Jackie B.

    An awesome date night dinner- we started with the baked pretzel sticks with beer & cheese fondue, very yummy! The pretzels weren't quite German style but they weren't too greasy, buttery either. They came warm and salted and when you dip into the warm cheesy, zesty sauce-well it's sublime! Then I ordered the 10 oz steak with onion straws, coke slaw, and creamed corn. The steak was perfection- juicy on the inside and seared just right on the outside. The onion straws were a nice touch. I'm picky about cole slaw but Teds didn't disappoint. The creamed corn was amazing- never had anything like it! Hubby ordered the Reuben with home fries. The sandwich was huge. He was afraid the bread would be hard and dry but bite the case. My only regret- we didn't have room for dessert!

    (5)

  • Jennifer K.

    I heard so many great things about the Ted's in dc so I spent all of last summer looking forward to one opening within walking distance from home. The service and food are great. They give you huge portions so I always have tons of leftovers.

    (4)

  • Jaya P.

    Hurray for being able to walk-in and get a table at Ted's..ok it was 3pm on a Saturday, but we would definitely not get tables at the 14th St or Eastern market locations! The restaurant is designed as an old fashioned diner - a fancy one! it has a long bar table and many booths, including booths for couples. They also have a bakery outside and a full coffee bar. After a night of black friday shopping and then more.. needless to say, i needed a caffeine fix stat! The vanilla latte was really good and we paired it with a blueberry cheesecake pop tart. The pop tart was disappointing given that it's the signature item- the filling was only in a bubble in the center and the sprinkles were too sweet for my liking. I have had the brown sugar pop tart from their 14th St location and would recommend that as much much better. Of course, the alcoholic milk shakes are the other reason to come here, but just wasn't in the mood for it that day. If you do go to Ted's, definitely get the boozy milkshakes - their portions are huge so perfect to share with a friend. For breakfast, i got the Jon's omelet which has spinach, mushrooms and cheese. You can add meat to it, but i didn't want any and our server was super nice and asked if i would like fruit instead. Most places would just charge the same amount without offering something and this was pretty awesome :) My omelet was meh.. a little bit too greasy. The side of hash browns with it were yummy - crispy and perfectly browned. My friend got the veggie black bean burrito - he didn't like it too much as he said it was too spicy for brunch food, but i tasted some and loved it. Gimme spicy anytime ;)

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    I'm sure Ted's Bulletin will be busy on Mothers Day and won't need my business. Why else was the hostess snarky and unhelpful when I called for a reservation and told me to call ahead on the morning of Mothers Day? Now it's Mothers Day and they don't have their phone system turned on to accept calls. Good luck with rudeness as a marketing strategy Ted's.

    (1)

  • Tony G.

    Salty, sugary, greasy, bland food, which I know many unhealthy people enjoy. If you are addicted to sugary sauces and greasy foods like my dining companions, you may like this place. Good service from the wait staff, but not the hostess. Very noisy--a shouting match. Fire code violations in the room with bar at the front of the place as patrons standing waiting for a table that may never come. Hostess lies repeatedly about when you will be seated. A 30-minute wait for Sunday lunch turned out to be 90 minutes. Watched multiple families tricked into believing they had their name on the seating/waiting list only to find out they had nothing. They don't take reservations. Broken light at our table. No natural light except at the front bar. Never again. The place is like a substandard Silver Diner. Lastly, poorly dressed patrons, with crying babies, which is not my idea of dining out, which is supposed to be special or so I thought. TB is just a McDs dressed up in pricey tutu without clown shoes. :( Wish I could get my money back.

    (1)

  • Jaleece D.

    Great atmosphere, a little pricy but the foods worth it. They get very busy so it make take a little longer to get things like water, refills or sauces. But in a high volume place that's slightly expected. Other than that definitely check this place out!

    (4)

  • Christina B.

    Love this place. Went there for breakfast twice and then dinner to try their weekend Prime Rib special. The Mark's big breakfast was lovely, specially since you had options of different breads like biscuits or homemade poptarts. They give you a hefty portion. I had to take a doggie bag. I am still savoring the delicious poptarts. I have tried 3 types and loved blueberry cheesecake. The beer biscuits are to die for and the Breakfast burrito is ridiculously flavorful. We went with some friends to do the Prime Rib and I seriously going to be a regular if it is as good as it was. The portions were good but the side of Brussel sprouts with blue cheese make my mouth water just thinking about them. We had the creamed spinach which comes sprinkled with pinko and in its own mini pan. If you are a fan of apps and cocktails I would recommend the fried pretzels, the fried green tomatoes that I keep dreaming about and the Midkiff (sorry if the wrong spelling) which is a delicious Gin cocktail. The staff was incredibly nice. Josh the manager really went out of his way to accommodate us. Our waiter Eric who was a joy to have attend to us for breakfast and John who was filled with accurate food recommendations, both made our dining experience above par.

    (5)

  • Tiff H.

    I've been here before and typically get the chicken and biscuits (one of their signature dishes I would say) and that's always a good dish to choose. Has never let me down. This time around I got a burger. Wasn't bad at all, but I definitely wouldn't say it's something they specialize in. But like I said, not bad. All in all, still a good food spot with a decent amount of options to fit all of your cravings.

    (4)

  • John B.

    Came here late night, not many people in the restaurant. We were seated promptly and service was generally good with a smile although it seemed extremely slow considering the number of customers and waiters they had. To be honest there was nothing special on the dinner menu, most of the items were run of the mill. We ordered the kebabs (which has very little taste to it, not really succulent, but I expected that since this isn't exactly the place you would go for kebabs). We also ordered the breakfast burrito, due to lack of other interesting dinner options, and we expected much more of that. Overall the food was very "flat" and seemed like it needed "life" such as bringing out the flavors in the vegetables. The main taste we got was from the salt and sauces we threw on there afterwards. The service was good and I can't really give it a low rating because this is what most of the diners around here taste like. Just don't go in expecting greatness.

    (3)

  • Ryan T.

    Another excellent restaurant to be found in the Mosiac shopping center. We stopped their on a Saturday night and the place was packed. They offer a variety of food choices, including breakfast food all day. But the highlight for me was the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Basic, but so hard to do well in most restaurants. Grilled cheese was toasted well with flavourful cheese, and the soup was thick and creamy and full of flavour. The combo brought back wonderful childhood memories - the only thing missing was the fireplace!

    (4)

  • Ana-Karina J.

    My sister and I come to this Ted's once a week, every Friday night after we both finish our busy days at work (I work in a busy italian restaurant, and she works at a sushi place). She makes her 5 minute drive from work, and I'll make my 20 minute drive just to catch up at the end of the week at a great place. Each time we go, we always enjoy the best service, and the best food! We try to get something new each week, and usually we have different servers each time. Our favorites are the grilled cheese and tomato soup, the Ted's Burger (vegetarian), and the french toast breakfasts! Friday nights around 10:30 are the perfect time, because it's not busy anymore, and it's just so much more relaxed, and you can actually hear the wonderful oldies music they play. Two weeks ago, we had an amazing server named Sean! It was kind of obvious that we were seriously tired and fed up after a long day of work, and we only got sides and milkshakes as a quick snack before we went back home. But he made our nights so much better with complimentary pop tarts and by just being such a kind guy. He was so nice! This past Friday (yesterday night), we had Alejandro who was amazing as well. I decided to try something new while my sister stuck with our usual grilled cheese. Alejandro kindly recommended one of the steak options, saying it was one of his favorites, and so I tried it and it was amazing! I've become a bit of a picky steak eater since working in a fancy restaurant, but it was delicious and perfectly grilled to medium, and the green chile sauce that came with it was wonderfully tangy and delicious with the entire meal. We told Alejandro about how much we love Ted's and the great service we always get, and he too brought us complimentary pop tarts! Those pop tarts are to die for :) Thank you Ted's for being the perfect place at the end of the week for two sisters, and we'll see you again on Friday!

    (5)

  • Jae Young C.

    The inlaws, my husband and I were excited to try the new joint in town. We venture out on a raining weekday so the place was quiet but the interior was very nice. After seeing it under construction for so long it was nice to find that the decor was worth the wait. The overall experience was good but seeing as the place just opened they will definitely need to work out the kinks. 1. Dirty water glass 2. Ordered sausage patties but got links 3. Two order of biscuits w gravy and one order had plenty of gravy and the second plate was almost gravy less. So, no huge mistakes...just some inconsistencies that I'm hoping will get worked out when their staff gets a rhythm. Again, there was almost no one else there so none of these little mistakes should have happened but they just opened so consider us genie pigs. Now for the food: We ordered their omelet, their Mark something or other basic breakfast plate and biscuits n gravy. The best part was the sausage patties that I finally got. They have a slight sweetness to them kind of like bulgogi korean BBQ if u know it. Other than that....nothing was really out of this world. Will be back for their dinners u and hope for better. One nice thing was that almost all their breakfast dishes came w hashbrowns...the portion could be a lot bigger but they were decent.

    (3)

  • Gil L.

    Score! They opened up a Ted's in G'Burg. Now I don't have to run to 8th and I or Falls Church To get fresh Pop Tarts!

    (4)

  • Wilson H.

    Last night we went to Teds for the first time. This place is excellent! We ordered appetizer pretzels which was excellent. For our main course we ordered blackened shrimp and fish & Tatters. The food was excellent. Everyone that works there was very friendly. We ordered deserts and took them home. Chocolate cake was delicious but the carrot cake was out of this world. I live across the street and will definitely be a regular here.

    (4)

  • Helen Z.

    Hubby and I came here for brunch. Our waitress Jessica was really nice and helpful in recommending foods. We ordered the cinnamon roll (which is a monster of a roll), and it was soooo delicious. We got the chicken and biscuits, and the big mark breakfast, which is like a breakfast sampler. The food was all well made and delicious. My husband ordered a caramel cappuccino and I got chai latte, both was really well made. The menu is also quite expansive, with many milkshake choices (even ones with liquor for adults). Great choice for brunch! Will come to try dinner here next time.

    (5)

  • Howard C.

    This place is good, but perhaps "too" good. I have gone to Ted's at least two or three times now and I have enjoyed the food and ambience and exploring the menu, as each of my visits have come at a different time of day. I am disappointed, however, at how difficult it is to get in. I called ahead at 9:28 AM on Saturday hoping to ease seating for my party of 6, of whom 5 are family visiting from out of town. I was told the earliest we could be seated at a party of that size was 12:00 noon. Seriously?! I could live with 10:15, even 10:30, but noon?! It's not their fault, I suppose, but it is frustrating that this neighborhood restaurant that is barely a mile from where I live is so inaccessible unless you go very early, very small, or on an uneventful weeknight. *sigh*

    (4)

  • Tamika B.

    Finally got here about a week ago; such an experience. I had the sloppy joe entree and my friend had the breakfast. We started out with the shrimp appetizer and ended with two of the best milkshakes I ever had. I took home two pop tarts and those were just as good and homemade. This is a place I would visit again and I am looking forward to it.

    (5)

  • George P.

    Nice new restaurant. Has cool retro decor. Staff is very friendly. Menu is great just what you would expect for Breakfast. The cinnamon roll is ridiculous but delicious. Coffee very good and they drop off an entire thermos which is nice so no need to ask for refills. Had the walk of shame which was great. The beef was tender and lots of it. Definitely will come again.

    (4)

  • Tuyet V.

    Service was pretty good! We sat down quickly because we did the call ahead (highly recommended on the weekends). I got the honey biscuit fried chicken and my boyfriend got the PBJ burger, both really good. ALSO, the strawberry pop tart is a MUST!!

    (5)

  • Nikhil S.

    Good place if you have time for a leisurely meal - a four star place for sure. Minus one star for poor front desk management - called ahead for brunch and was quoted 20 minutes, only to arrive then wait for an hour with empty tables visible. The front desk "host" (Matthew) was vague and rude to boot - maybe he's new like the restaurant but it's a shame that such a quality place gave such a poor first impression. Luckily the wait staff was amazing and the food was delicious - so we left in a better mood than at first - certainly not worth a one hour wait, but shame on us for sticking it out that long. Pop tarts, steak n tots, sprouts with blue cheese, and especially the fried chicken & biscuits were all delicious. The best part was the milkshake, along with the friendly service once seated. Will come back in a few months, and would give 4 stars if the wait was shorter & quoted properly - hope they figure out the seating management, because it really is a great restaurant!

    (3)

  • Meredith B.

    I have been meaning to check out Ted's Bulletin in Barracks Row for a while and just never got around to it so I was thrilled when I found out that they were opening one in Merrifield in the Mosaic District. I finally was able to go last night. The place was pretty crowded for Tuesday night dinner. When we first walked in, I was a little disoriented. There was a bar, which was packed and no host to be found. Luckily someone spotted our confusion and pointed us to the left where a small host stand stood. After being seated, my friend and I started going through the menu. On Tuesday they have a Burger and Milkshake special for 17.99 which I decided to do. My friend did the corned beef and hash (since they serve breakfast all day). I got the "Popeye" burger which was made with spinach, caramelized onions, and boursin cheese. Overall the burger was excellent. My only complain would be that the spinach kept falling off because it was raw. Maybe if they had cooked it a little it would have stayed on better. We finished off the meal with one of their famous poptarts. We got the strawberry and even though we were already stuffed, finished it. It was quite a treat. Overall, I loved this place. It would be a great option if you wanted a nicer atmosphere but also wanted kid friendly food. I will definitely be coming back.. and maybe on a Monday night to try the Pot Pie special!

    (4)

  • Alejandra J.

    It took a few minutes for our server to greet us but after that it was top notch and attentive service through the end of the meal. The food was amazing and you could tell the fruit was very fresh. I am taking off a star only because we ordered the tarts and instead of coming out with the rest of our order, they came out right away. I would have wanted our server to tell me it would come out right away so I could have waited and ordered them at the end of our meal. They make a great dessert! Overall great experience and will be coming back! Great for kids too!

    (4)

  • Audrey Z.

    Had lunch there today. Great service but the food was just okay...overpriced but poor quality. Definitely won't go back.

    (2)

  • Jenée P.

    I am a big fan of Ted's Bulletin. They are consistently good, however, they need to train their hostesses better. Their servers are awesome and the kitchen is awesome. But their hostesses are mediocre. Before you say hey you don't understand what they go through. Actually I do. I have been a hostess before so I know the job. You are the first impression the guest encounters. It's the only reason I am giving them four stars instead of five. So keep up the good work servers and kitchen crew! And definitely order the tomato soup with grilled cheese. If you pass on a milkshake then your judgement in life is questionable.

    (4)

  • Joseph K.

    I love corned beef hash and wasn't sure how anyone could ever make it so unappetizing. Also, it's not as good as the one in DC

    (2)

  • K. S.

    Ted's is a great place to take the family for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The atmosphere has a vintage feel and the meal portions are huge. The kids and I really love the Homemade Pop-Tarts ( Strawberry is my favorite). The milkshakes are yummy and the service is good too.

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    I called ahead for a table of 16 plus a baby, 4 guest ended up having to cancel which was 12 plus a baby and the manager told me since it's really full and also a Saturday during brunch I maybe would have to sit separate from my group so of course I said ok and was sort of angry but was hoping to have one table.... We ended up all sitting together and the server was awesome the food was sooo good ! My fiancé had poptarts, a shake, and a peanutbutter burger and loved everything. BLT bites were amazing. Garden breakfast burrito was really tasty!! My friend got the biscuits and gravy and said it was really good. I was just really happy with everything and it was also my first time there so yeah we are definitely going back (with just us 2 lol) and we are extremely thankful they accommodated a large party even though it's really inconvenient since they have mostly booths. 5 stars!!

    (5)

  • cherry h.

    Nice place. Horrible service! I ordered the breakfast burrito. I asked it I could substitute scramble eggs with egg whites. The waitress stated they could. The burrito came out and had scramble eggs. I told the waitress about it. The waitress just looked at me and said sorry.

    (1)

  • Roberto B.

    Not recommended for parties more than 4. Along with the normal long wait til if you have parties more than 4 is a hassle for them. They will then try to put you in another restuarant that can accomodate. Might as well go somewhere else. Nothing worth it here other than people thinking it is a cool place with pop tarts.

    (1)

  • Erik H.

    WOW! I visited Ted's in DC and enjoyed breakfast on a few occasions. Today, I'm sold on the Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, And Macaroni & Cheese! This was the best Prime Rib in a very long time. The law time I remember this quality of Prime Rib was from Sir Walter Raleigh in Greenbelt, Md. My first choice was the Caesar Salad with shrimp added to start. It was at that moment I overlooked being at Ted's For dinner on a winter weather evening. You know when you watch a movie with a Diner scene and everyone is eating? Only this scene the food is really good and the staff bring customer service to another level. Ted's has it right on tonight and they should be acknowledged for a job well done. I failed to take a picture of the presentation as the food looked so good. The staff made sure the drinks were full and the sounds of really Old WWII music was playing in the background. Then there's the bakery..... Why would they do that to me? I wanted to taste everything on the display. Talk about diet? I did more damage here tonight than on Thanksgiving! Game Over I'm Done! I fully recommend visiting this location and ordering the Prime Rib. Leave room for desert or you will be doing what I'm doing..... Ordering Everything to Go in the bakery! awesome Job Ted's Bulletin!

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    Great brunch, great staff, Ryan and Pete are a lot of fun. Walk of Shame breakfast burrito is perfect.

    (4)

  • Lara Y.

    Fun atmosphere and friendly staff. SO many choices - it was difficult to choose just one! Will definitely be back soon to keep trying their offerings. LOVE the pop tarts!

    (4)

  • Joshua B.

    My partner and I had dinner for our anniversary, and we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is a nice, relaxed throwback vibe, with friendly staff. The food was really stellar. We had pretzels and beer cheese to begin with and the pretzels were soft and chewy, and the dip was a nice blend of flavors. I had the chicken biscuits which were AMAZING. Hands down some of the best chicken biscuits I've ever eaten. Breakfast potatoes in the side were great too. My partner had a roasted chicken in a white BBQ sauce. It was flavorful, but nothing to write home about. Also, the chicken was a touch dry for our taste. Not bad, just not even close to as good as the chicken biscuits. For dessert we each had a pop-tart; He a cinnamon and brown sugar, and key lime for me. There's a reason people rave about them, they were great, and what a fun way to end a meal. I will certainly be back, and have already reccomend it to several friends.

    (4)

  • Christy C.

    I love the fact that they serve breakfast all day, and their coffee and desert menu made it an even more attractive place to go to! We came in on a Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't terribly crowded, were seated upon walking in. We had a good server, professional, attentive, and very friendly. The food was good too, though the portion can be increased. Overall a very happy experience, will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Aimee H.

    This place was pretty cool. First time there, I really liked the vibe. Our server was super awesome and was able to recommend different mimosas and drinks for everyone. The food portions were a lot bigger than I was expecting, but I'm not complaining! The milkshakes were deeeeelicious. I'm definitely going to go back for more--I hear the pop tarts are really good!

    (5)

  • Viky O.

    I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time but unfortunately I left disappointed. Our server was really nice however, they were not really attentive. When our food arrived to table it was cold and some of my order was wrong. I tried to make the best of it but left highly disappointed and unsure if I'd return. Perhaps I came in on an off day.

    (2)

  • Stephanie K.

    Good food, good service! Wish they'd absorb the space occupied next door by horrific cyclone anayah's.

    (5)

  • Shannon A.

    Had a late sunday brunch there. The place is new, nice and service is great. I got the chicken and biscuits which was very unremarkable: dry biscuits and chicken fingers, so stay away from that. Also, they don't take reservations, which is really annoying. Also the sandwiches are soaked in butter. The place is definitely an artery clogger, but the place is nice. Pop-Tarts are cool, but not enough to make this a 'destination'. Your mileage may vary....

    (3)

  • J. P.

    I love the atmosphere here! One particular waiter, his name was Anthony! He was so nice and funny! Every time I come back here, I've always been wowed! Keep it up, guys!

    (5)

  • Jonathan P.

    Solid comfort food with an "adult" twist. The Mac and cheese and tater tots were my favorite. The restaurant's layout and atmosphere were also very cool. I'd definitely want to go back to try their breakfast menu options.

    (4)

  • Hayley M.

    My boyfriend and I came here for dinner before popping over to the Angelika Theater for a movie. We called ahead and were told there was no wait. We arrived and were told 20 minutes to wait, but then our buzzer buzzed immediately. I think they're still working out the kinks, but our server at our table was great and very talkative and helpful. Maybe almost too talkative....Anyway, here's what we got: APP: Fried Pretzel sticks with the MOST memorable cheese sauce.EVER. ENTREES: Shrimp Kabobs with Brussel Sprouts and Mac & Cheese. Not sure why I went with the kabobs, but the sides were way more impressive than the entree. My boyfriend got the Prime Rib special with Cream of Spinach and Mashed Potatoes. I had a piece of his juicy Prime Rib and it was great. His sides were delicious too. I should've ordered what he had, but would have never finished it. The portion was huge! DRINK: I got this delicious rosemary, blackberry & sparkling wine cocktail and my boyfriend got a bourbon cocktail. Both looked and tasted great. I'll definitely be back here to try the brunch AND the amazing looking desserts and adult milkshakes :)

    (4)

  • Pep P.

    I really liked the decor and what the restaurant represents. They were kid friendly and their portion size for kiddos was very good, actually larger than I felt the adult meals were. We went there for a late brunch. I enjoyed the corned beef hash with eggs and then the upcharge of the poptart. I wasnt blown away, but it was tasty. I did think it was overpriced once you had to pay $3.00 for the tart on an already $13 breakfast that was just a hash of potatoes and corned beef ad some eggs. The eggs werent overly fluffy or yolky- they werent crisp around the edges which I dont like. The potatoes werent luscious or anything different. The corned beef however, was very tender and good. That redeemed the dish. I enjoyed the outer pastry of the poptart but was disappointed in the filing. I expected it to ooze out. All the flavor seemed to be in the pastry and not the filling, it was almost non existent. My husbands was the same- no real filling inside. You can see it, but it was so light and the taste was non existent. Not sure why they skimp there when that is there claim to fame. Even so, I would try other offerings there and give it another shot.

    (3)

  • Margaret C.

    We recently ate here to celebrate my stepson's birthday. The service and atmosphere were great. This is not the place you come to watch your waistline. The menu is filled with delectable items that are super caloric, but super yummy. My husand started with the pretzel accompanied by cheese sauce. He's a sucker for pretzels and thought they were pretty good. My stepson and I split fried green tomatoes with guac, bacon, and arugla. Delicious!!! For our entrees, I had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and mac/cheese, my husband had the meatloaf with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes, and my stepson had the ultimate breakfast sandwich. Overall, we were all pleased with our meals. The portions are generous and you leave feeling satisfied. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Juan Z.

    Overpriced!!!! Teds food is good but its overpriced. They want $15 for Rueben? I got a tomato soup and grilled cheese ($10). It was good but I got two pickle slices not a whole pickle. Come on Ted, I paid $10 can I get a pickle spear? We ordered Orange juice and we got a shot of Orange juice for $3.50. Ted originates from West Virginia but is charging New York City prices.

    (3)

  • Dek R.

    I have been to the Eastern Market location before (few years back), liked the burger and the whiskey ball there. So, I was in the Mosaic District when I decided to go eat at this one, and sorry I was a bit disappointed. The service was pretty good, the décor is quite good too, but what I ordered was not. I mean it wasn't like bad or inedible or poorly done - I think the fault is in the recipe. Chicken noodle soup: The broth was saltier than I expected and the chicken pieces were too big, dry, and borderline flavorless. There were carrots and celeries in it but they had no taste! Buttermilk Country Fried Steak: Again, the main flavor in this dish - salt! The sauce was not any good either, but the worst part is - I could not taste the steak at all. The side of Tater Tots was well done, but again, it was also very salty. I will go to this place again, but I will not try the above, I am confident they make awesome cocktails (did not order any this time).

    (3)

  • Sandy M.

    Asked for the corn beff hash extra crispy and it was soft and mushy. Service OK, but not great and very over priced.

    (1)

  • Jillian M.

    Really enjoyed the food at this restaurant defiantly go back again! I had chicken and waffles. Really yummy and I had a shake on the side . White Russian shake . The server was ok ! But I am very picky when it comes to service because I used to run restaurants for a living! Definitely worth checking out ! Good luck!

    (4)

  • Nick F.

    Very good food. Great service. A lot of choices and everything looked good. Breakfast served all day. Will be back again for sure

    (5)

  • Sheila F.

    Wait time was an hour, but it was right at lunchtime on a holiday. We snacked on a Brown Sugar & Cinnamon pop tart and would have willingly sampled everything else in the bakery section if we hadn't applied a bit of willpower. Seated in our booth I noticed that we could actually hear ourselves talk, even though the restaurant was clearly full. Nice! Our server was great and efficiently helped us get our meals and the check so we'd make it in time to our movie. Husband ordered pancakes, eggs, and hash browns. Two thumbs up. Daughter ordered South West Virginia burger. Nice and crispy on the outside (cooked well done). Two thumbs up. I ordered Veggie Wrap. Fruit cup contained berries instead of melon. Yay. Wrap didn't have advertised Boursin cheese in it--lost a "thumb" for that, but it was still good. So one thumb up. We'll go back!

    (4)

  • Melissa M.

    We came to this location for the first time yesterday and brought a friend who had never been to a Ted's before. We had excellent service from everyone and the wait for our table was actually shorter than they estimated, which is always nice. Our server recommended the Popeye sandwich with Chicken so I got that and so did my husband. It was my first time getting anything that wasn't breakfast and it was really good and unique. My friend enjoyed his meal as well. So glad to have a Ted's close by now! Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Graham E.

    Delicious comfort food and great service! I would rank it 5 stars but it is a tad pricey and can get too crowded on weekends...

    (4)

  • Natasha M.

    MAD PROPS to this place and the food on the menu is so good! My husband tried the Millionaire milkshake(adult milkshake with 18 yr old scotch) and just loved it. The biscuits and gravy is huge and tasty tasty!! We got the homemade chocolate mint pop tarts and those were FANTASTIC!! They also have a big projection screen tv and play old time movies or cartoons!

    (5)

  • David S.

    Big mark breakfast - eggs super, bacon & sausage a bit over maple-syrupped, and unfortunately the hash browns were cold. Restaurant not too busy at 8am Sunday. Wife's Jon's omelet was excellent. Had berries instead of a hunk of breakfast meat, they were very good.

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    Food was OK and the ambience is terrible. For Sunday brunch the wait is 50 minutes. They allow you to call ahead and reserve a place in line so that part is OK. The acoustics in the restaurant are lousy it is very loud inside. I couldn't hear the person sitting across from me and none of us could hear the waiter. I ordered the vegetable omelet which was OK. It came with avocado pieces on top of it which were hard as a rock and inedible. The side dish was fresh fruit and it was not sweet and mushy.

    (2)

  • Christine D.

    No wait, friendly service, yummy food, what more can a girl ask for?! I ordered the cedar plank salmon with a side of steamed broccoli and tater tots and was not disappointed. The salmon was so flavorful and cooked perfectly! The tater tots...omg does anybody else LOVE the tater tots here? Something about those big square tots were so yummy that I'm still salivating for them right now as I type this review. They tasted a tad different from your typical cylindrical tots, and whatever it is that made it different, it was GOOD. So good it made the steamed broccoli taste good.

    (5)

  • Sean H.

    It's a "fancy" diner. Good food, but a little pricier than your usual breakfast place. Good service and nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Brendon G.

    The food is good but not worth the journey it takes to eat. We called 45 minutes ahead of time but still had to wait nearly another 45 minutes when we arrived, a half hour longer then we were told. The waiter pretty much seemed to forget about us. He took forever to bring out our pop tarts and coffee. He didn't bring syrup for the pancakes and ketchup for the home fries. He rarely checked in to see if we needed anything; in fact, we had to get up twice to ask for items he should have brought out. And we waited too long to get the check.

    (2)

  • Mils S.

    The food was very good. I would suggest not going during the lunch (or even perhaps dinner) rush if you're looking to receive good service. Unfortunately, the water, drinks (plus refills), food and check were unusually delayed. I gave it 3 stars because the food was good and I understand it's hard for new business to get their staff up to speed.

    (3)

  • John S.

    Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday? Way too popular! Came back after a movie and it was great. Rachel is a great bartender, food selection is good, beer selection, though limited, is good also. Any place with genny cream ale ROCKs!

    (5)

  • Jenny W.

    I would highly recommend the adult milkshakes. We had the short rib sandwich and prime rib special for our meals and everything was fantastic. The only downfall was we had to wait one hour, but ran some errands in the area and everything worked great.

    (4)

  • Zi-Heng Z.

    I don't know if this location is just new or what, but pop tarts are just not as well done / fresh as those in any of the DC locations. Sti got to work out some kinks I guess.

    (3)

  • Carol D.

    Love this! Went twice last weekend! Breakfast all day, comfort food, family classics perfectly prepared. Awesome retro decor. Prime rib, salmon, sloppy joe, grilled cheese and tomato soup, wraps, and burgers were great. Cinnamon buns "as big as your head"! and homemade poptarts. Tall chocolate cake was a little dry. Friendly servers, kinda hipster. Great town center to make a day or night trip. Do call ahead! We will be back.

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    The food here is great! I also had some of their drinks which were delicious. The milkshakes are to die for and I didn't try their pop tarts yet but I'm looking forward to it! The service here is always pretty fast for me and staff here are friendly.

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    I have to say they have AWESOME food and great customer service!! Love them

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch
    Parking : Garage
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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