A hard to get to place because of the construction barriers due to SkyTrain construction. There is no parking and you need to walk there. The food however was good and the staff very friendly. read more

Fable Diner - Roast Duck Pancake - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great spot for traditional milkshakes, their brunch items are amazing too - highly recommend the duck breast pancakes! Cute retro style interior with friendly service. read more

Fable Diner - Mocha Dalgona Milkshake + Strawberry Milkshake - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Visited a few weeks ago and we went all in with the Trucker's Breakfast and I couldn't resist their avocado Benny (plus crispy bacon on top, of course). Comfort food done right in the heart of Vancouver. Parking (there's a lot of construction in the area so plan ahead! We ended up parking in a paid parking lot across the street). Ambiance 4.5/5 Food 4.5/5 (the potatoes and eggs Benny needed a bit of salt) Service 4.5/5 read more

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We really enjoyed Fable Diner. We came in search of the Duck Pancake and it did not disappoint. Walked in on a sunny afternoon and the restaurant was pretty quiet (I mean, it's like 3 pM on a Thursday). Also, I think the construction outside did not help. But I really like the bright and spacious space. The server was very friendly and took our order quickly. We tried the Duck Pancake (of course), a burger, a rosti, and shared a peanut butter chocolate shake. The food was really good. I liked the duck pancake but wasn't wow'd by it, but that's probably due to personal taste. There is a sweetness element to it and it's just not my thing. But I can see why people would rave about this creative dish. The burger was very nice cooked and the milkshake was great (come on, peanut butter & chocolate, how can it not be). Overall, really enjoy this restaurant and glad we have tried it on this trip. read more

So I originally had Fable Diner on my bucket list for rösti potatoes, but forgot all about that when my friend suggested it for Dine Out Vancouver. Now that I look at the menu again, maybe it was available at another location. The Dine Out menu was $34 and I actually wasn't that jazzed about anything other than the salmon entrée but I can make that dish at home by myself so I opted instead for the regular set menu. I got Crispy fried Brussels sprouts Duck Ravioli Flourless chocolate cake (ask for no mousse). My friend (who treated me) got the same set menu except she got the steak option as the only difference. She was disappointed in the steak but we both enjoyed everything else. I felt like the duck dish got a little too fatty near the end and instead of ravioli, I think I would have honestly just appreciated something like mashed potatoes to cut the richness and absorb some of the fat. I enjoyed the pork belly bits and the duck immensely - neither of which I'd make myself. The flourless chocolate cake was great, and actually lasted in the fridge until I could finish it three days later. Totally held up. Would not recommend the "mousse" that came with it though and I think that kind of wreaked havoc on my lactose-intolerant stomach later that night. Clean bathroom, great service. Would recommend coming for 5:30 since it gets busy. Little drafty inside so dress warmly. read more

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This is a popular breakfast/brunch spot. The menu is a mix of traditional and fusion items. We tried the duck pancake, the lamb bowl, and some other items, they were all pretty decent. We did have one person that is non-dairy who ordered simple toasts, and found out the toasts were pre-buttered instead of a butter on the side. So make sure to ask for no butter to avoid the issue. It gets quite busy so expect a quick turn around of tables and not to linger too long. read more

This is a cute restaurant with delicious food. As a party of 5 on Easter Sunday we were able to get seated quickly. All but one in our group had the Trucker or all day breakfast, the other had the Pleasant bowl. Everything was delicious! Our server was super sweet and wore the prettiest shade of red lipstick. I will visit again on my next Vancouver visit. read more

Honestly, the best beef dip I've ever eaten. Everything we ordered was delicious, with obvious attention and care to the food. Super friendly service in a clean, tasteful dining room. Not exactly cheap, but completely worth it. I'm already looking forward to trying a Benny next time. read more

Very busy location for brunch so make reservations. It's not too loud and service is good. Menu is big and lots to choose from with vegetarian options as well. Prices are decent and so are the portion sizes. read more

Fable Diner - Trucker's plate $17 - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See my review Great location, food and service - absolutely loved this place - you won't regret it!

It's a great space, taking over for the ole greasy Reno and maintaining its diner vibe. Ultimately, the food didn't quite hit for us. Perhaps the name Fable has become so synonymous with elevated food that our food felt flat, but this food was not elevated it was simply okay. We expected a trendy diner experience with elevated food but the burger was a straightforward burger and basic fries. Big, filling, but nothing really standing out as special. Same can be said for the salad, which was huge, but wasn't particularly memorable. The saving grace really is that the prices are incredibly fair. $19.95 for a massive burger is great value and although I was expecting to be more impressed, it's hard to beat that price for size of food. Trivia night so it was loud, that's okay. The service was a pretty classic hipster-too-cool-too-care too much about us. Average but fine. read more

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Reno Burger and a milkshake! Happy Hour! Great service, great food, proud to say Fable Diner is in my neighborhood!!!! Drop in and savour the menu changes. read more

Fable Diner - Burger and Caesar...best! - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came here for brunch on a Friday afternoon and ordered the roast duck pancake, trucker breakfast, a chocolate milkshake and a side of pork belly with sherry gastrique. The roast duck pancake and the pork belly were the highlights of the meal, and the milkshake also came as a huge portion as they also gave an extra metal cup with what couldn't fit in the glass. The eggs on the trucker breakfast were also scrambled beautifully. When we entered we noticed there was a long line at the front despite everyone in line already having a reservation and the restaurant being half empty. We noticed that multiple staff had seen the line but passed us and that all the people waiting in front of us had also been standing for quite a while and the line was starting to spill over near some of the diners who were trying to enjoy their meal. When we finally got seated it seemed they were short on servers for one side of the restaurant as the service was very slow and the server forgot a lot of the things we had requested, leading us to have to flag him down multiple times. We could see that the other diners near us were also waiting quite a while for their menus and even the bill. Overall, although the food was decent, the service could use some improvement. We probably wouldn't return unless it's to try out their famous prohibition weekend brunch. read more

Fable Diner - roast duck pancake, trucker breakfast, a chocolate milkshake and a side of pork belly with sherry gastrique - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A plus sized, well tattooed waitress with a bull nose ring was crushing hard at my brunch guest, while giving me the "why don't you die already" looks. Short abrupt unfriendly answers were met with every query. I get it, she thought my brunch guest was hot and was only acting on instincts. Didn't tell the poor waitress it was my birthday, why ruin her mental fantasy/cruelty..... The food was fine and exquisite. The place was swanky for a diner middle of nowhere on Broadway. Had the duck pancake, better than anticipated. Eating partner had the truckers' breakfast which she wasn't thrilled. Overall mixed feelings, I would have given the place much higher marks, if the heavy flirting was not present. I get it, "entitled" workers. Doubt will ever come back. read more

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One of those places thats on your list but never get around to it!! Wow, I didn't know what I have been missing all these time!! Anyways, the interior reminds you of the "Good Old" 70's! Service is warm & friendly! Food is an updated version of a lot of the old standbys in "Diner Food". My Steak & Eggs .. come out exactly the way I like, I find the beef to be very tender & full of flavour, cooked medium rare and with eggs sunny side up, it just warms your soul! Spicy Chicken Burger .. Juicy well seasoned chicken breast meat in a crispy batter with just the right level of Heat, it went so well with the Marashino Shandy!! Currently it is a challenge to find parking in the restaurant's surrounding area as construction of the latest underground in Vancouver is underway, but if you don't mind walking, there are always metered parking in the neighbourhood! Local small business like this is well worth supporting!! read more

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I stopped by for a quick late lunch on the weekend. The staff were quick with the order We ordered the Broadway burger and the Tomato Soup with a side of cheese toast The burger was juicy and quite drippy to eat, it might be cause it has kimchi The soup was tangy but creamy, I love this !! I was so full! But have to be back for the milkshakes! read more

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With the current COVID restrictions in place with only outdoor patio dining and no dine in service, we opted for take out from Fable. Fable is at a distinct disadvantage as there is no opportunity to have an outdoor patio at this location where other establishments along Main St have built up patios in the parking areas. If you want Fable and other establishments to survive, you need to support them. We opted for the steak dinner for 2 for $40. It comes with steak (cooked as requested), their pepper jelly (so good), salad and fries. It was just the right amount of food. The steaks were cooked perfectly and everything was very tasty. The only slight negative is that visually the portion size of each steak were different...sure they were close by weight. It was a positive food experience and happy to recommend Fable Diner...be happy to dine in here again once the restrictions are lifted as the milkshakes are amazing. read more

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Yum, I really enjoyed this brunch! I had a special mimosa, it was strawberry flavored. I had the huevos rancheros for breakfast. It was really tasty! I liked the red cabbage on top of it and the eggs were cooked perfectly. It was really yummy! read more

Fable Diner - Huevos rancheros - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Poutine was rich, filling, and very flavorful! The pulled pork grilled cheezus with tomato soup was the best

Had a good brunch time with friend in this lovely place. Service is amazing and the food is perfect. I don't know what's the crispy thing on top of the pancake but it tastes like heaven. Highly recommend if you want to find a quite and nice place to chat with your friends or family. It's at the corner of the street and no free parking. read more

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Good food, very good, actually, but it shouldn't take a half hour. The place was less than half full, but there was only one person in the kitchen and a whole lot of take out bags being prepared. (I've always felt that walk in customers should get priority, after all we went to the trouble of coming to the restaurant.) Prices are at the top end of what I'm willing to pay, but as I said, the food is very good. read more

I've been meaning to try Fable Diner for a while now cause I'm a huge fan of diner-style flat top burgers. Glad to say that Fable Diner did not disappoint. Had the Broadway Burger and the Buttermilk Spiced Fried Chicken Burger. The burger patty was seasoned well and cooked perfectly, with that crisp outer crust and meaty juicy interior. I felt it was slightly heavy handed with the kimchi and not enough mushrooms, but the patty was tasty it could be overlooked. Be sure to have lots of napkins on hand - it's one of those drippy messes you can't put down until you're done. The fried chicken was juicy and crisp, but not really spicy. A solid chicken sandwich, but I preferred the beef patty hands down. The fries were pretty decent too, crispy and well seasoned - no complaints there! The salad was a salad, nothing special and the dressing mostly oil... next time we'll know better than to try to be healthy while eating burgers and fried chicken Will be back to try more burgers. read more

Fable Diner - Broadway Burger - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The service is excellent, but this menu is extremely dated. Its basically Lucy's with slightly quieter music, which is a shame. Normal Fable is so much better and they should either update the menu here or take off the Fable name. If you're seeing this and looking for a place to grab a bite, just go somewhere else. read more

Gives you the classic diner feel, but the chefs have elevated the menu. They have a duck/kimchi pancake that's indescribable. I also had the meatloaf, which is random lol. But trust me it's next level. The staff has great attitudes and the service is attentive. read more

Environment: It has a cute modern take on the 70s. Patterned wallpaper, gold rims, wood, brick and white tiles embellishes the diner. Food: We ordered the French toast and the duck pancake. Both were extremely delicious! The French toast was just sweet enough that you wont be gulping down water Everytime you take a bite. The mousse was fluffy and light. There were candied nuts which added a great crunchy texture. And caramel sauce drizzled all over! Obviously the presentation is beautiful (see picture). The duck pancake was interesting. Never tried a savory pancake. It was delicious and the kimchi added such a great flavor which gave it more depth in the flavors. The duck meat was also perfectly seasoned and juicy! It was also garnished so beautifully! Service: The service was perfect. They didn't come by too much or too little. Our server was friendly and we made a fun conversation! The food didn't take too long either considering how busy they were. They also had a quick pay method through an app called "Glance" I believe (?) Which allowed you to take care of your bill asap! TL;DR: I would come back. Everything was yummy. Good service. Cute place. read more

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Such a cool diner. Service is always friendly. It actually feels like the staff enjoys working here. The milkshakes alone are worth the visit. The prohibition brunch set is a great deal at $25. There is something for everyone: burgers, eggs, vegan food, etc. Atmosphere is chill and delightful. We will be back. read more

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If you've never been, you need to go here for their farm to diner fare. I have never been disappointed with their service or food. Bonus when we went was that all dad's received a free drink. I chose their amazing peanut butter chocolate shake with Nutella whipped cream and pretzels. Yes, it tastes better than it sounds. Next up is their pulled pork fry bowl. An exquisite blend of flavours with the acidity from their pickled onions cutting through the richness of the pork. We coincidentally ordered their pulled pork sandwich which is absolutely delicious. Their burger is cooked well as expected. I had their DDD meatloaf and their mushroom gravy is spectacular. All day breakfast with pork belly?!? YES! Another fantastic meal and I shall return soon . read more

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If I could leave 2.5 I would as I think that our meal deserved no more. That being said our waitress was great and really sold us on some mediocre food, which is saying something. The place is the perfect diner setting, furnishings authentic and lots of little areas to meet up with friends. Not busy on a Saturday morning on the way to the cruise ship terminal, kids reccd this place for great food. The ideas were good but the execution not good. I rarely give a negative review but the plates that arrived were lacklustre and were either overdone or refried? Let's start with the duck pancake. Pancake was just under a plate size, not really warm, with duck bits and kimchi and some crispy rice. There were 5 tiny pieces of shedded duck that were tough and tasted old. Lots of kimchi. Pancake had a sweet sauce that overwhelmed even with the 2$ over medium egg. A sprig if cilantro had seen better days. 2/5 The chicken eggs benny was one piece of chicken actually cut in two, and was so small you could barely see it under the eggs. They were well poached and the hollandaise was tasty. 3/5 The rösti was precooked and refried and was so hard it actually shattered. Tasty though so my husband soaked it in egg yolk and ate it anyway. All in all at 20$ per meal for breakfast we will not be back. Only assuming that it's gone down hill due to the economy right now and that's a shame. That being said we are all over paying money for good food, but this wasn't good. read more

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I ordered daily special Salmon Cake benny (18 cad). As a result, I got Salmon Cake Benny without muffins and er, potatoes. I'm usually not picky about food presentation, but i think this could be done better.... Like at least adding a small salad will make a big difference. Or even a toast. I also don't get why salmon cake benny doesn't have muffins. sure it's healthy but.... Taste was ok but i felt sort of dissatisfied......... read more

Fable Diner - Daily special (salmon cake benny -18cad) - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Classic Canadian fare with a twist! Love everything they have there. The corn jalapeno fritters were a delightful surprise! I didn't expect them to be as fluffy as they were. The duck pancake is a must try with so many different fusions of flavours. read more

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Haven't been to Fable Diner in years and my last experience there was meh. But I randomly stumbled here and was wanting a snack so we decided to order a few bites during their happy hour. Food again was meh and not that great. The last few times I've been here was the same thing - there isn't anything special about the food and is mediocre at best. Prices are also a big high for what it is too. Food quality tastes super low even thought they claim that prices are higher because of well-sourced ingredients. From what I can tell there is nothing high-quality tasting about these. Good thing we bought these during happy hour because I don't think I would ever pay full price for these to be honest. CHICKEN BURGER Very dry and tasteless. This burger definitely needed more sauce. The fried chicken itself was crispy but had no seasoning and flavourful whatsoever. Not enough sauce in general so it was difficult to swallow. One thing I did like though was that the insides of their buns are crispy. I love it when my burger buns are crispy on the inside. This was a very terrible burger - one of the worst ones I've ever had and I'm appalled by the owner trying to "fight and justify" that it is the way it is because of their "higher quality ingredients". Anyone eating this can tell this is a low quality burger. You can get better tasting ones from A&W. POUTINE This one was not too bad. I could taste that the gravy had dijon mustard in it so that was interesting. The fries were a kinda soggy even as we ate it right away. I did like that they put a lot of cheese curds in it though. read more

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Came here for their social distance brunch where you choose a main and a beverage from their brunch menu including cocktails, milkshakes and more. You also get your choice of coffee or tea, some homemade bread and a sweet treat. Got their all day breakfast, with 2 sunny side up eggs, sourdough toast, potatoes and your choice of ham/bacon/sausage. Their old fashioned milkshake is simply amazing. Highly recommend choosing the chocolate PB milkshake because it's 5/5. The staff were attentive and made sure I was satisfied throughout my meal. Honestly, some good food and friendly staff which makes this spot a must-try. read more

Fable Diner - All day breakfast. - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The diner / brunch craze is still going strong - and Fable Diner leads the pack in Vancouver. Been trying to get into this place over the last 1 year but the line ups always scared me away. Seems weekdays at 11ish is a lull, so we squeaked into a nice booth. Food: Roast duck pancake topped with 1 egg over easy. Made to perfection. The corn pancake is just fluffy enough to soak in the duck fat and yolk. The hidden kimchee provides "kick" in the right spot to contrast the sweetness of the pancake and the savory duck. It's a kaleidoscope of flavours in my mouth. Love it! Mini doughnuts are always nice. It's denser than what I usually like but seems to work well accompanied by the dolce de leche cream. Yum. Lunch menu prices are amazingly affordable. Basic burger and fries or soup or salad for $10. Everything else is around the the 'teens. Only dessert prices seem a little high for a diner. Service: Quick, polite and efficient. My coffee cup was always filled without effort. They held off on preparing the dessert until we finished our main - so civilized. So full now and very satisfied. read more

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We went on a weekend, it want too busy. Got a reservation too. We came just before 3 pm so we have the Huevos Rancheros but they ran out. Kinda disappointed, we ordered the duck pancakes, corn fritters and the hash with brisket. Duck Pancake - I expected too much, it wasn't that good. The pancake itself was good but the duck, the sauce and kimchi didn't taste that great. It looked good but it didn't taste good. Corn Fritters - this was good. Loved the dip that came with it. The Hash with brisket - hardly any brisket in it, tasted bland and so much red bell peppers. Like wtf, there was more red bell peppers than the brisket. They charge $6-$8 for brisket to be added on, we expected brisket, where was the brisket. I shoulda taken a picture but this was so disappointing. The donuts - they were good and that dip was so good. All in all the service was good and the only thing we like was the Corn Fritters and Donuts. We're never going back. It was a waste of money. read more

One-line review: It was okay but perhaps better for dine-in? Given Fable Diner's reputation, we knew we'd have to go here sooner or later. When we found their burger listed in a Top 10 Vancouver list, we decided to take the plunge. In the COVID season, we're not inclined to eat in, so we ordered their Diner Double Loaded Burgers and picked them up. They were... okay. On the positive, the burgers were big enough -- two patties, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles (no onion). But because we were taking out, the bun got very soggy; it just didn't hold up to the produce and sauce. Pro tip: Might be better to ask them to pack the 'wet' ingredients separately if you're taking out. Thank God for our air fryer, which redeemed the buns and returned the fries to crispness and eatabillity. On the downside, these just weren't well-seasoned. They weren't unpleasant, just kind of mediocre taste-wise. The bacon didn't stand out. The Fable sauce didn't taste like much. It was edible but not memorable in any way. The take out process was fairly straightforward, once we actually found the place. We ordered (and IIRC, paid) online. On what felt like the coldest night of 2020, we were driving around in circles trying to locate it (we're obviously NOT from that part of town), under the mistaken impression that it was on the corner. It's not. It's a few doors in from the corner and to our eye, not that easy to spot at night. But I'll take the hit on that one; I should have looked more closely at the map. We never did park down there (my wife just drove around the block until I came out with the food), so I can't say anything about that, other than that we did not find obvious free parking near the restaurant. Bottom line: It was fine, but at this price point, we've already had better burgers in Vancouver. If we go back, it won't be for the burger. read more

My experience at fable was fabulous, the food was pretty good but the service was top tier. James our server was super attentive, kind and really elevated our experience! I was really impressed by him and I felt like good work should be acknowledged. Hope to be back soon. Also peep below my roast kimchi duck pancake! It was really delicious! :) read more

Fable Diner - Roast Kimchi Pancake - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had high hopes for the roasted duck pancake but left the table disappointed. So I got the pancake and their doughnuts while mom grabbed their mac and cheese with pulled pork and we split the west coast toast. The doughnuts came out first and I was a bit shocked to see they barely had any cinnamon/sugar on them except for a half dozen random grains on a few of the 6 mini doughnut balls. They were ok but nothing amazing. Having the peanut butter for dipping helped. The pancake was honestly a complete mess. I felt like there was way too much kewpie dressing and when you couple that with the kimchi that was laying right on the pancake and letting the residual juices soak into it, it became a spicy soggy pancake where the flavor of the roasted duck was fully overtaken by everything else and you couldn't even taste it. Which I found even more sad once I pulled out some pieces of the roasted duck just to try on it's own and absolutely loved it! But if you take a slice down any part of the pancake, getting a little of everything, the flavor combinations mask the subtle taste and texture of the roasted duck while being overpowering in both the kewpie and kimchi. This might be a dish some love while others like myself aren't a fan of so tread lightly if you're considering trying it. The west coast toast was great though. The guacamole, salmon, and arugula combined perfectly for a refreshing side dish. I'm glad I tried this place but I had high expectations and they weren't meant so I can't see myself coming back for a while. read more

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I ordered here for the first time and was happy with what I got. I ordered the kale Caesar salad for $13 with an additional fried chicken topping for $5 extra. The salad hit the spot. They provided a good amount of kale and an ample amount of dressing. The chicken was nice and crispy. The whole dish was filling and I would orde it again. You can order several diner types of food here, such as burgers and fries. They also are licensed, so you can get wine or beer with your meal. Overall, I was quite satisfied with fable. read more

Fable Diner - Kale Caesar salad with crispy chicken. - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Updated: I've updated my review stars given that I really-really did like the Cobb salad. Critter activity isn't really their fault given the digging construction. They can only do so much. I'll be back... after construction is over. I really don't want to leave this review because their Cobb salad is one of the best I've ever had. I liked the salad so much I brought my significant other there to eat after he arrived in Vancouver. After a very nice evening, we unfortunately saw two mice scuttle across the room. It could be because they were doing a lot of construction out front (digging), and maybe they are scattering into the buildings. But still... we were a little grossed out. read more

Fable Diner - Cobb Salad - Diners Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came with my harem. They don't know it but they have been indoctrinated to my personal cult. It was a very testosterone challenged meal. Four against one. I felt like an endangered species. I was surrounded and there was no escape. Conversation topics veered from the ordinary, to the mundane, to the outrageously preposterously farcically feminine. Food Fashion Relationships - aka men. Ok, I can talk about food since I'm the faux-epicurean of the group. Fashion? I can do that too, since I'm a shopaholic. Relationships? Hmmmm.... you mean how to pull women at the bar with the use of non verbals to turn female heads without uttering one word?? I get the feeling they're not terribly inclined for such verbal intercourse. They were looking to fill their stomachs. So much for that topic. Zzzzzzz......... I arrived first. Ahead of my entourage. I noticed a full bar. YES. Wine please. Unfortunately, someone in the kitchen placed the red wine I wanted in the refrigerator. D'oh! Cold red wine. They were very apologetic about it and comped it. You get an extra star there. They arrive. The feminine scrutiny of the menu commences. I don't know about you but they were trying to pair food with food in a family style kinda of way, but in a diner restaurant setting. OK, whatever floats your boat. One milkshake and four straws. One cocktail and three straws Each of them have their entrees but each entree was cut up and meant for sharing. Gnocci, poutine, grilled cheese sandwich, soup, fried chicken sandwich. P.s. Guys don't do this with each other. I didn't share my food, but I ate theirs. All in all, they liked their food. I liked their food too. I had my wine and also a fried chicken sandwich. Slightly spicy but good. If I had one comment, it would be that I would have liked the chicken to be one whole piece instead of the three that kept falling out on each bite. Since I was in the company of the fairer gender, I ordered salad with my meal instead of fries. You know, kinda like going to the Arches and getting the supersized meal and downing everything with a diet coke that was also super sized? This is how rationalization works in a femcentric group setting. Prices are very reasonable for this level of food. It's not a Dennys. Comparing this place to Dennys would be an affront to the sensible. read more

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