My daughter and I attended the Sunday brunch at the Canyons restaurant. The restaurant is cozy. The views are amazing. We were promptly seated when we arrived for our reservation at 12:45. Then greeted by our server Jr, who was efficient and professional. He went out of his way and made sure that my very picky teenage daughter was happy with her order. The buffet was amazing. So many options to choose from. I had a lunch of prime rib and potatoes. Which I thoroughly enjoyed. While my daughter opted for the breakfast selection, going for seconds on just about everything. Chef Kyle personally checked on our table to ensure that we received enough food and that it was to our liking. I highly recommend this establishment and can't wait to visit again. read more

We absolutely love their customer service,their food is exquisite and the views are to die for!! What more can you ask for when it comes to a restaurant. I tend to come for their Sunday brunchesomg the best ever!!! read more

Went to Date night tonight! What a great night! Food was delicious! Definitely will be back!

I booked a table for 4 on Tues for a 4:30 patio view in the restaurant on Wednesday to treat our friends for their birthdays. When we arrived there was a notice that the restaurant was closed for a private event. They sat us on the back patio with no ocean view by the bar where exiting golfers had beers talking about their round. Severs were over tasked and couldn't keep up with tables. The General Manager came out late in the meal to help with bussing. Very poor planning and no notification that our "restaurant " experience would be a golf bar experience. Food was good but they treated customers and over worked staff with no respect. I felt sorry for the wait staff as they avoided eye contact. Poor management this day. 7/27. read more

My wife and I came here for their "Friday Unwind" promotion. We had been looking forward to a nice date night all week. We had a 6PM reservation and arrived right on time. Several other couples arrived at the same time, all with 6PM reservations. Immediately, there was a sense of concern from the hostess and manger as the restaurant was full and it was obvious they could not accommodate everyone. They set up a couple of tables at the end of an isle in a high traffic area and sat us there. It was far from ideal. However, it was a beautiful evening and they had a good band playing. We kept a positive attitude and really tried to make it work. The manager apologized for being overbooked and explained it on an unexpected number of golfers coming in after their round. He further said, the city of Carlsbad, which owns the facility, requires that they accommodate any walk-in golfers. If this is the case, they really shouldn't take reservations. After being seated, a busboy brought us water and said our server would be right with us. After that, nothing. No drink order, no food menus, no "I'll be right with you", no acknowledgment we existed, nothing. After waiting more than 20 minutes, I noticed several tables seated before us were just now ordering or receiving their drinks. I also saw drinks being sent back and very little food coming from the kitchen. We decided to cut our losses and leave. My wife attempted to seek out the manager but he was dealing with some crisis behind the bar and was unavailable. The hostess was very nice and apologized profusely. She asked for my name and phone number so the manager could call me later. I gave it to her. I waited to post this review until I heard from the manager. However, that call never came. Such a disappointment. This is one of the most scenic locations in the county and has tremendous potential. I rarely post negative reviews. Everybody has a bad night now and then. I know a lot of restaurants are still struggling with staffing but that didn't seem to be the case. It appeared they had plenty of people working. In my opinion, what we experienced was indicative of systemic problems and are unlikely to change unless management steps up. read more

BEST breakfast in awhile . Had the crossing scramble, delicious! Food arrived with crispy potato's. Compliments to our server ryan; perfectly attentive. read more

you dont need to know what a driver or a birdie is to eat lunch at Canyons. the establishment is planked with crystal clear glass walls from floor-to-ceiling for you to look out into the beautifully manicured golf course. if fact, some of the patrons here are clearly not dressed to swing a club. the hostess had a vivacious personality and a colgate smile that added a ray of sunshine to this dreary gloomy day. family that arrived before us got the last available table, so we were offered the bar. it's not the ideal spot in terms of scenery if you're here for the view, but who knows how long the wait is, so we plopped into the bar chairs and ordered. THE SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH ($12) **Jalapeno Bacon Aioli, Crispy Onions, Pepperjack Cheese** the chicken was so dry. i had to ask for extra aoli sauce to dip every morsel of this poor bird to make it edible. the bread was also a bit on the hard side, and overall it wasn't spicy. i guess it was my presumption that it will be spicy?? duh, Mel! THE REUBEN SANDWICH ($11) **pastrami, sauerkraut, russian dressing, & swiss cheese** was also not another knockout. the pumpernickel rye bread was also a bit dry, and the meat was a bit bland. perhaps my little taste buds were a bit off that day, so please forgive me if my review does not do them justice. (both sandwiches) your meal is also accompanied by either a salad or fresh fruit, and i must say that they were both great indeed. service at the bar was outstanding. when we asked our server for (blank item), another server would hear our request and bring it out within 5 seconds. now that's teamwork. on another positive note, H has had their FRENCH DIP on many occasions & has loved it every time. IN RETROSPECT: although both of the sandwiches were a bit on the Sahara desert "dry" side, i would not hesitate to come back anytime. the view here is amazing, and the service was awesome. read more

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Really good place for Brunch. View=Beautiful Service=On Point (Thanks Drew!) Food=Plentiful, different, tasty! For 2, with tax, our brunch came to $56. Unlimited champagne and OJ, and unlimited food! This place has a carving station with prime rib, which was awesome! A pancake station with all the fixings. An omelet station where they will make you scrambles or just scrambled eggs if you aren't in the mood for a huge omelet, an awesome cheese selection! Along with the normal things like potatoes, bacon, sausage, and french toast. They also have some unexpected items, like seared ahi, butternut squash ravioli, and some crazy chicken dishes that are sprinkled with flowers. Very pretty--but eating flowers freaks me out, so I didn't try those dishes. A lot of different Salad options, and a very nice dessert table. This place doesn't over do it like Bellefleur (which has a HUUUUGGGGEEEE brunch for the same price, and it's AMAZING!)...they offer a nice variety, good service, and again--unlimited champagne. read more

We came for the Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas. We will not be coming back. Costco is right around the corner and it appears most of the food came from there. The bacon at the buffet was undercooked and we asked to have it sent back to be re-cooked. The mini-blueberry pancakes looked as if they were fresh from the freezer. The prime rib was decent but it ran out at 12 although the brunch went until 2pm. The crab and shrimp were good, given they didnt have to actually cook anything. The coffee tasted like cardboard and I have had better at discount motels. The waiters were inattentive and we had to ask multiple times for our drinks to be refilled. The mimosas were typical for a place with bottomless mimosas. read more

I am a big brunch fan and this brunch is near the top of my list for sure. I will be back and will be recommending this to others. The country club is beautiful and the view from Canyons is really amazing. I am so glad I found this place. Everyone was happy with the food. The fish was perfectly cooked (Opa), the lox was so yummy, and the omelets were right on. The peel-and-eat shrimp was very fresh. The desserts were also very very good. Great selection without it being overly done. The price is AMAZING. So affordable and will bring 'em back over and over for sure. read more

We visited the Crossings to golf earlier this week, hoping to get out without a tee time (on a Tuesday morning, was that so unthinkable)? Apparently we weren't the only ones with the same idea, and we had a bit of a wait. So... we decided to nosh on breakfast in their clubhouse. The place is beautiful- totally reminiscent of a ski lodge from the outside, and similar inside. We were there on a beautiful morning and had a fantastic view of the ocean through the floor-to-ceiling windows. There is a fireplace and a wrap-around deck. I bet it's very romantic in the evening during sunset. Service was friendly and efficient. My husband had the most rockin' chicken chilequiles ever... seriously amazing stuff. I had classic eggs benedict, and with its delicate shavings of canadian ham (rather than say, a fat slab of luncheon meat) and flavorful hollandaise, it definitely rivaled the best I've had anywhere. We also imbibed in a couple of adult breakfast beverages. The prices were completely reasonable, IMO... big breakfast for two, a handful of cocktails, tip = about $60. Totally worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood and looking for something a little different or special for a meal. read more

I went to brunch at Canyons in the last day of our family trip to San Diego. I normally wouldn't go to a placed with such mixed reviews, however, this place was really close to my location and I heard the view was really nice. Anyway, we showed up around 11:30 for brunch on Sunday. We sat outside in the far corner table. The view was nice, however, the food wasn't that great. Everything was dry and tasteless. One highlight was the dessert, which my wife enjoyed and I liked the made to order omelets. But now for the big issue, No one, and I mean no one ever came to our table to get drink orders or check on us not even once. I got drinks myself from a guy who was cleaning a table near us. After we finished I went to complain, I spoke to the girl in the front. I told her that no one ever came to our table and she quickly went to ask the waitress if this was true. The waitress seemed confused like she had never seen us. They tried to apologize, and handed me the bill. And, I was about to pay, but I just never been to a place that gave zero service especially one so expensive, I felt that I needed to speak to a manager about it. I was more puzzled by the situation than mad. So, I calmly asked to speak to the manager. So, she went to go look for him, she came back and told me. "His in a meeting" I told her that was fine that I would wait. Minutes later another guy came, he seemed like a waiter or assistant manager perhaps. He walked up to me and told me, " I heard what happen, we are really sorry. This one is on us". So the food ended up being free, however, that is not really what I was looking for. I would of much rather of paid for my food and gotten great service and food. Please go elsewhere, the view isn't worth it. And from other reviews I see I'm not the only person this has happened to. Bottom line worst service of any restaurant in my whole life. no exaggeration whatsoever. read more

Although a beautiful setting...the room that the food is in to way to small to accommodate brunch when there are groups eating. Our group of 15 wasn't officially greeted after 15 minutes wait...and 35 minutes into the meal, we finally returned with our first plate...and STILL no champagne on the table. Not worth the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ read more

This is the best golf course restaurant I have ever eaten at. I got a salad . It was perfectly portioned. Not too heavy of dressing. My husband got a sandwich and also delicious. I wish I could remember the names. The star of the show was their truffle fries. We could not stop eating them. Or server was prompt and funny. We will definitely be back. read more

Looking for a place to have brunch? Go here!! We went to Canyons at The Crossing in Carlsbad for brunch, and it was probably the best brunch I have ever had! The views are stunning, and the food is incredible. Also, the prices are fairly reasonable for what you get. They have not only a chef at an omelet station and at a meat carving station, but a chef at a pancake station! That was my favorite part. You can pick what you want them to put in your pancake. I asked for coconut and white chocolate, and topped it with syrup, butter and berries. Best pancake EVER. They had a salad bar, all of the breakfast items you would need, and their desserts are fantastic! I usually am not a fan of buffet desserts, but this place was an exception. I had a chocolate bomb type thing with gold flakes on top, and it was just so rich, flavorful and full of surprises. I can't wait to go back, you must try it for yourselves! read more

Wow, what views. Perfect for any wedding or just a nice breakfast, lunch. I love restaurants with views like this even if it's not the perfect sunny day. Just makes me smile. My mom bought me here and at first i thought it was a tad country clubish, that wasn't the case and their food as well as the service was surprisingly good. Good, Clean and Fresh food is a big plus for us. read more

Sunday brunch. I want to enjoy this place but after the third try I just can't justify it. The view is amazing, the food is edible and the service is terrible. The host doesn't explain anything when you are seated and the server does not greet you either. Instead, I had to ask about water and drinks then was told that it's self service. I'm ok with that if someone just let me know how it works here. The plates were all greasy and left with water droplets. I would appreciate some clean plates please! The selection is nothing to brag about and there were missing description cards. Am I supposed to guess what that is?? Lastly, there are not enough staff members to keep the food tidy and refilled. Go enjoy Sunday brunch elsewhere for $35 a pop. No thanks! read more

This restaurant has two things going for it: location and view. It's situated in a golf club. The restaurant has views of the golf course and a partial view of the ocean. What was entirely lacking was any semblance of tasty food. I ordered their Cobb Salad. What came out was a plate of lettuce with one hardboiled egg and one cherry tomato -- both quartered on top. There was also 1/4 sliced avocado and about a tablespoon if crumbled bacon. The blue cheese dressing was watery/mayonnaise and flavorless. The entire salad was soaked with that flavorless goo. I asked for vinegar on the side, in hopes of rinsing the gunned up lettuce with at least a little tang. Our waiter brought out their "red wine vinaigrette" instead. It was cloyingly sweet. No rolls or crackers if any kind came with the salad. My daughter's chicken tenders were nothing more than deep fried heavily breaded lumps. Our garlic fries were greasy, lukewarm and served with a dish of terribly sweet "tomato jam". I ordered a Bloody Mary. It was like drinking a glass of ketchup Koolaid. I couldn't get even half of it down. Tips: 1) Since the only good thing about this place is the view---no point in coming in for dinners or after dark. 2) This could be a pretty location for a daytime wedding reception but only if they permit you to hire an outside caterer to provide your food. Doubtful. Otherwise, be certain to taste test every single item your party will be served. Take their word for nothing. read more

Wow.... what a great Champagne Brunch option in Carlsbad. I have been here for lunch before (see my prior review) and enjoyed it, so with a friend in town, decided to try the Sunday brunch and glad we did. Great quality brunch buffet with free flowing champagne and mimosas and regular juices, coffee tea all part of the reasonable price. Besides the yummy omelet station, they have tasty scones, crispy bacon, french toast, something called steak hash (I call it delicious), loads of fresh fruit (berries galore), biscuits and gravy, and then there are the lunchie options like prime rib carving station, salmon, chicken, pasta (which was quite good). And be sure to save room for dessert - lots of cakes, small bite cookies, cheesecake and other squarish delights. Believe me that you will leave here quite full and pleased. read more

Absolutely amazing Sunday brunch!!! Never thought I would say this in a brunch review...but the lasagna was ridiculously good! Bottomless mimosas and bloody mary's. Great view of the ocean as well. Seriously an epic brunch spot! read more

Food was very good. Awesome views. I thought the prices were reasonable considering the quality and quantity.

The lox and bagels were a 4 The Prime rib was horrible a 1 The desserts were ok a 3 The service a 4 The chicken was dry a 2 Worth the money but would rather pay a little more and get better quality. read more

Super friendly service awesome views and super poor food. I had the roast beef sandwich and I'd swear it was a week old. I wish I took a photo... it almost looked like beef jerky. Carnitas nachos are popular... eh. Not good toppings but chips were homemade and really good. Our kids loved the burger and fries. And our waiter was very accommodating...Alright... I'll change it from 2 to 3 stars... but I'm not happy about it! read more

We made a reservation a week ahead of time to celebrate my wife's birthday at the Sunday brunch on March 18th (at table for six). When we arrived there was no one at the hostess station, just a sign that said "Please seat yourself." Why accept reservations if it's open seating? We flagged down a server and she immediately put two tables together to accommodate our party. Our drinks (three mimosas, one champagne and two orange juices) arrived promptly. Brad, our server, was outstanding in keep our glasses filled, friendly, courteous and attentive. The brunch itself was good with an omelet/prime rib station and a goodly selection of other breakfast items. No one went away hungry and with a better hostess/reservation system we'd give it four stars. read more

Very peaceful and relaxing atmosphere! We went for brunch and there was a large variety of food! Beautiful view from patio

Horrible service, so-so food. Sadly, my husband and I are very done with this place. We were a group of six for brunch. The place was not very busy but we had to try to find someone to ask for plates at the buffet as well as coffee cups at the coffee station. The food presentation and selection was not very impressive. Our server very clearly did not want to be there. She told us she would not bring additional silverware. Told us to put our used silverware down on the table that was dirty when we were seated, and did not have a linen on it. She could have at least told us where to find additional clean silverware. We were in the full sun and asked for an umbrella. Our server told us there were none. The table had an umbrella stand. When were were leaving, we saw a folded umbrella only 20 feet away from our table. Again, bad service, bad attitude! We are sad because we used to really like brunch here. We used to bring all of our out of town guests. After yesterday's poor treatment and mediocre food presentation, I would no longer recommend it. read more

Kudos to Food & Beverage Director, Sarrah Prinzivalli, who investigated not entirely positive postings on public forums and contacted the authors in order to address customer service issues. She graciously allowed me to invite five other ladies who are involved with planning banquets, parties, and fundraisers in Carlsbad. We ordered off the lunch menu which did not contain any of the high school banquet selections, but was consistent with the quality. My ahi sliders were a clever and healthy take on the burger, being made with generous slices of seared ahi garnished with translucent pickled seaweed which I love, but had to partially remove in order to taste the fish. One person was in the know, and requested that the accompanying side be split between homemade chips and waffle fries - they were okay, not greasy. Almost everyone else opted for the open-faced albacore sandwich from Sarrah's description, and one guest described her reaction as pleased, but not excited. We shared an order of the wonderfully decadent and upscaled macaroni and cheese. It's always pleasant to be in good company, much less treated to lunch, so I was in a good frame of mind to notice the Craftsman detailing of the room, and that the chairs and wood beams were not as bad as I thought. The daytime view is among the best in Carlsbad, and everyone working seemed friendly and happy to be there. Sarrah wanted to clarify that there is no minimum for non-weekend dates, and possibly not even then for certain months like March for instance. Decorations may be attached to the windows, and heavily weighted balloons are allowed. She promises that in the near future, all information disseminated from the her department will be consistent which wasn't always the case in the last two years. Above all, community groups are very welcome, and I hope to attend a helicopter golf ball drop benefitting the Carlsbad High Marching Lancers very soon! read more

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This review is for the venue only, not the restaurant's food; there was outside catering here for a wedding I attended. The venue is very charming as long as the weather is nice. It has beautiful views and I'm guessing you can get a good deal on the venue. I would highly recommend remembering your sunglasses for an outdoor wedding though--it gets pretty bright. Minus one star for overzealous staff who was a little rude to one of the guests when that went up to get food. read more

So my husband and I had our wedding here on the evening of 2/26/2011. I happened to try their food here a few times and this is why: 1.) Food tasting for my wedding 2.) Brunch morning of wedding 3.) Wedding day The food on all occasions was wonderful. All meals with the exception of having to pay for everyone's wedding meal was affordable. In terms of wedding space preparation, the locker rooms are a tad dark for that. Other than the lighting it was nice. Very beautiful venue and I would absolutely come here again. I would venture to say we would come here for our wedding anniversary meal again some day. read more

Disappointing... The good: nice location, nice view of the golf course, plenty of room between the tables, nice table cloth... So why one star? The service could improve, a lot. Forgotten things, wrong order, the waitress did not ask If we wanted any dessert just brought the check.... the food: I had chicken and salad. I don't know if it was the chicken or the salad but I did not feel well for several hours... read more

Made a reservation with Talia for my moms 60th birthday surprise lunch and they had the table ready with my family their so as I and mom walked in she was so surprised. The staff was very attentive and Michael our waiter was awesome. Thank you Canyon Restaurant for making my moms 60th birthday lunch memorable. Food: very good and reasonable prices. View: relaxing and beautiful. read more

We enjoyed an amazing dinner at Canyons last night. Ana and her team set a beautiful table for us. A few of us started with a decadent and extremely tasty Lobster Bisque. The food was delicious and beautifully prepared. My Spring Chicken was flavorful and juicy and that polenta!! Cheers to the Chef! The flavors and portion size was well worth the cost. We will definitely return. read more

We brought some out of town friends here for lunch, thinking they might enjoy the view. I was excited, having reviewed the rather extensive menu online. I was especially looking forward to the duck confit sandwich. I was extremely disappointed when we arrived and despite our reservation and the fact that the restaurant was half-empty, we were seated near the bar, by a folding partition. I couldn't understand why they wouldn't seat us at the much nicer (and available) table near the windows. It went from bad to worse, when we were given our menus and there were about 15 menu items total to choose from. I went from dreams of a duck confit sandwich to a quesadilla. It was a very good quesadilla, but still, not what I had in mind. We ordered draft beers and it took the waitress what felt like an eternity to come back and tell us that the draft was broken. I couldn't understand why she took so long just to tell us that. However, the service overall was sooo slow. We were honestly kind of embarrassed we brought our friends to the Crossings, by the end of the meal. I think our lunch took about 2 hours total, which is normally okay, except when you have two kids under age 6 with you. It's a shame because this place has a lot of potential, but truly, I left unimpressed. read more

We came here for breakfast. Honestly, we wanted to like the place but the food arrived cold and our service was very slow. Let me explain. It was clear when we arrived that our waitress simply had too many tables to deal with. We only got upset when a larger table, also serviced by our waitress, us sat down AFTER us but received their food BEFORE us. Once our food came which was probably 40 min after our order for just two people, it was simple just cold. We had the waitress take back the food and reheat it. But having to wait 40 min only to eat reheated food is not a very nice experience. read more

The food was quite good. We enjoyed the brunch menu, but to get it we had to wait in line for 20-30 minutes and order at the bar. The staff only brought out the food and took away the dirty dishes. They never asked us how the food was or anything else. But because we were in a group of 10 people (each couple placing their own orders at the bar) they automatically charged us all a 20% gratuity. I was able to get the charge removed but it took me another 15 minutes and speaking with the manager. The view is great, but wait until covid is over before trying to go. read more

I feel bad for writing this review. Because, this is my favorite "hidden" brunch. I don't want the world to know about how good and affordable this spot is. $25/ea for brunch and mimosas considering the food level, service, and view is an amazing value. The food is fresh, quality, and extremely tasty. My family loves the french toast and considered it some of the best they've ever had. That means a lot considering they love french toast. Every-time I've been here for brunch (4x recently) the servers have been attentive with positive attitudes. The restaurant itself is very clean because it's pretty much brand new. The view is phenomenal of the beautiful golf course and pacific ocean. Considering the other brunch options in Carlsbad this is top of the list in my book. read more

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Well, the difference between Mother's Day brunch 2021 & 2022 could not have been more extreme. On the one hand 2021 had plenty of options and was very reasonably priced. Enter 2022! Especially bad if you live in California, which used to be the best State! Thanks Newsom! But enough of that. I'm actually shocked at the offerings for $100 per plate. I was expecting delicious, hot food in abundance, expert waitstaff and tons of coffee and tea options. I didn't see any of this! It was exactly like the million other golf course brunches, with far less options at double the price. I appreciate that "champagne" and mimosas were free flowing but we didn't partake in it. We wanted cappuccinos and lattes but there was none of that. Chafing dishes of poorly scrambled eggs, half-cooked bacon, some fresh fruit and a salad or two. A decent seafood station with clarified butter (one great idea!) Seemed totally out of place across from unremarkable "bakery" items. "Carving station" consisted of a dry turkey breast that may have been roasted on site but the ham OMG. Not a real ham but the processed kind that has been sleeved and tied like a bologna! It took 6 days for the shock to wear off and the regret to set in! I fully enjoyed my children, they both had something nice to say about the liege-style waffle and parking was easy. That is it for the positive. And while there was a ton of personnel buzzing all around in total immaturity, I didn't see a sign of what I would consider "service" at $100 per plate or $25 per plate. I have no idea what anyone here was thinking in preparation for moms big day out but I will not be back to find out. So sad read more

My girlfriend wanted to take me here for my first time. It was roughly an hour and twenty minutes away. I decided to give it a shot and go. We showed up to the country club and sat ourself. Waited for roughly 15 minutes with no one coming to ask us for service, water, or menus. Walked passed the bar area to see a worker on his phone and the chef was talking to a group of people for the duration of our wait. We decided to take our losses and leave. Definitely terrible experience for the first time and waste of a drive. read more

This is my go to brunch spot on Sundays. The food is great quality, the service is excellent and my kids are still under the age limit for them to be free haha jk! Seriously, my favorite brunch spot and a good spot to take guests from out of town cause its inside of The Crossings Golf Resort. The chicken and salmon are always juicy but different recipe every time I come here so just a heads up! read more

First off, I'm reviewing on behalf of the brunch (specifically Easter). The atmosphere here is very nice. I went with a friend and we felt under dressed, as everyone was wearing either a dress shirt and slacks, or a dress. Perhaps it was because we went on Easter. The buffet area seems very fancy, though. The service here is pretty slow. I was waiting for my glass of water to be refilled, and the waiter never came. This is important to me because I probably drink about 2 liters of water with my meals, and when I have no drink, I can't continue to eat. The price here was outrageous. $50 a person on Easter, and I'm not sure it was worth it. Their selection as far as entrees goes was rather limited, and not to mention the food was bland. I only enjoyed the breakfast foods, such as the bacon, eggs, and pancakes - but you can get those anywhere. The dessert table was massive, and had many different types of desserts and pastries. This was probably the best part of the buffet honestly, but still not worth $50. Overall, I was sort of disappointed that I spent $50 on a buffet that I wouldn't recommend to others. Their normal price is $25 and I still don't know if I would pay that much. 94th Aero Squadron is $25 and has a much better selection. read more