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    Solmaz C.

    This was our 2nd visit here and we were disappointed with the service. We sat down at 10:18 and our food did not arrive until 11:02. Our order was very simple (2 orders of eggs, avocado toast, grilled sourdough We arrived early enough that there were only 3 other tables occupied. Not sure what was going on, maybe they were short staffed but simple orders should not take ~45 minutes

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    TJ I.

    Didn't eat just enjoyed their beer wall. Great friendly service. Will be back to try the chicken and waffles.

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    Amelia J.

    My breakfast hashbrown waffles were delicious. The service was just really slow. The restaurant has a really cool atmosphere.

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    Raedeen J.

    The ambiance was refreshing as was the food flavorful. I will definitely revisit this spot when I am back in town!

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    Deshaun S.

    Great food, good service with an exceptional ambiance. My date and I were in town for a few days and Cosmos was the highlight of our trip. Visited twice within a three day trip. I live hours away, and I'm planning my next trip to Lynchburg right now, just to eat here again. Everything was perfectly seasoned, the restaurant is beautiful, and the vibes matched perfectly. Crumbs didn't stand a chance - the Nashville Chicken and Waffles had the perfect balance of spicy and sweet with the syrup, while the catfish was seasoned and fried to perfection. If I were to open my own restaurant this is what I would use as inspiration - wonderful establishment top to bottom.

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    Sharon J.

    We went for lunch. Food was great, service was good and loved the ambience! Parking is decent - a definite plus for downtown Lynchburg!

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    Josh D.

    The vibe here is great. Plants everywhere, Beer wall, excellent food, good wait staff, quick service. Every part of this meal was top tier and we'll be coming back.

    Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles
    Angela B.

    If you're looking for a trendy restaurant with a friendly vibe and excellent food in downtown Lynchburg, this is the place! We had the Jefferson & Baja salads as well as the Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles. I tasted all of the above & they were excellent. Neither Chicken & Waffles or fried chicken appeals to me & I have never ordered it. However, after trying this rendition my niece ordered, I might be converted. The flavor was fantastic. The service was also very friendly, and there's a generous amount of seating. Street or garage parking is available.

    Catfish and collards

    The first stop on my anniversary weekend! Excellent choice Babe. We both had the catfish and collard. The food was absolutely delicious. And the cornbread!!. Do not pass this cozy joint up. I promise you, it will not disappoint. We will definitely be back! Need to try everything on the menu!

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    Stood 20 minutes waiting for someone to notice us not the bartender not the staff x2 . Excited to try. No seating problem. Oh well.

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    Food was excellent including the presentation. Also truly enjoyed the ambiance and friendly service.

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    Beautiful space, friendly server, delicious food. Really enjoyed the grit cakes and the Nashville hot chicken.

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    A place like this sets an expectation before you even sit down. Between the name and the way it…read morepresents itself, you expect a certain level of care. We came in for breakfast, missed the cutoff, and ended up ordering lunch instead. That shift ended up defining the experience. **FOOD** At the table, we had three different sandwiches, and each one had its own issues, but they all pointed in the same direction. I ordered the Handcrafted King Burger. The name suggests something made in-house, or at least something with a bit of character. What came out looked like a prefab patty. Perfectly round, evenly flat, with the kind of surface you usually see from a frozen product. Flavor was fine, but it didn't match what you expect from a brisket burger. The toppings were standard, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, but the lettuce portion was skimpy and the tomato was sliced so thick it threw the balance off. I ended up cutting it down myself just to make it easier to eat. The fries were fine. Nothing wrong, just nothing memorable. My wife ordered the French dip. It came out dry, which is the one thing that sandwich really can't afford. It didn't seem like it had been dipped at all before serving, and the meat leaned overcooked. The au jus on the side helped once we started using it, but by then you're correcting something that should have been handled in the kitchen. We ended up swapping meals, which usually says enough. My mom went with the BLT, and that was the most disappointing of the three. The bacon was overcooked to the point where it broke down into small pieces instead of giving any real texture. It ate more like bacon crumbles than strips. The tomato had the same issue as mine, cut too thick, and needed to be adjusted at the table. She did like the house chips. Those were crisp, not oily, and easily the most complete item that came out. Across multiple plates, the Swiss cheese stood out, and not in a good way. It had the look and texture of a lower-end processed slice rather than something you'd expect from a deli. It showed up more than once, which made it feel like a standard shortcut rather than a choice. **SERVICE** Service was steady. Our waitress stayed on top of refills and checked in without hovering. Orders were taken correctly, food came out in a reasonable time, and nothing got missed. **AMBIENCE** The space is clean and organized, and it's clear they take care of it. It's a little smaller than it looks online, but it works. Nothing feels out of place, and it's comfortable enough to sit and eat without distraction. **CLOSING** This feels like a place that might do one part of the menu better than another. Based on this visit, lunch didn't hold up. Too many small things were off across multiple plates, and it adds up. We'll likely come back and try breakfast, but there's not much here that would bring us back for lunch. **RATINGS** Food: ** Service: **** Ambiance: **** Overall: *** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it. I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.

    Excellent food, quick service, attentive staff. I often ask for things that are not normal, like…read morehold the cheese, for example. They listen and write down any exceptions, and that gets to the cooks and follows through to higher than normal tasting meals. Large portions are the norm, when busy, can be a longer wait, but worth while in the long run.

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