really love this place, it's super unique and i have been here a few times. it's a great experience to bring for your littles. making pancakes at home can be messy, it's nice when you don't have to clean up after! plus they have tons of different toppings for your jacks! read more

Iconic. Dog, beach, AND kid friendly, so basically the whole circus came and everyone was welcome. We even brought in a little sand tar on our shoes -- the same sacred ingredient our ancestors used to seal their canoes. The staff did not comment. True hospitality. But the moment that got us: they turned the music down without hesitation when my kids needed it for sensory reasons. No drama, just kindness. I almost cried into my syrup. Four stars only because perfection leaves no room to grow. We'll be back, Flap Your Jacks. We'll be back read more

For my son's birthday, we decided to try this fun place since he loves to cook. Something similar to Korean barbecue style this place has a griddle in the middle of the table and you can make your own pancakes. We were able to get seated right away during prime Sunday brunch, which was a pleasant surprise since we didn't have reservations. Our waitress wasn't as friendly seeing as we were dining with kids and I informed her this was our first time and I was hoping she would be more helpful. The food came out pretty fast. I ordered the Benedict. My kids ordered pancakes that they could make, and we also had a side of bacon, and my husband had a traditional breakfast with pancakes and bacon and scrambled eggs with cheese. My Benedict's were just OK. I enjoyed the freshness of the salmon, but the croissant that they used for the Benedict's were too soft and got soggy. My kids really didn't eat the pancakes. They played mostly with it and my husband did enjoy his scrambled eggs with cheese But the pancakes we had the chefs made in the back were very thick not fluffy. Overall, the kids had a good time, but they didn't really eat the pancakes so for the amount of money we paid for it. It went to waste. I tasted the pancakes they made, and it was fine but I guess my kids were interested in cooking more than eating that day. Parking is bad anywhere really in downtown San Diego parking is bad but what I will say to finish off the review as I didn't appreciate not being informed of additional cost. I requested that the waitress bring out sugar-free syrup for my kids pancakes and she said OK brought out the syrup and when I saw the bill I saw that there was almost a four dollar charge for a small side of sugar-free syrup for that amount of money I could've purchased a whole bottle but even more so if you charge an additional fee for sugar-free syrup that needs to be disclosed to your customers I probably still would've got it because my kids can't take a whole lot of sugar, but it would've been nice to know, considering the cost. This was probably a one and done for us. There's so many other places in San Diego we'll try for brunch next time we're there. read more

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Flap Your Jacks is a fun place to make your own pancakes. It's a great option for people who want to enjoy pancake art without the hassle of cleanup. The environment is relaxed and casual. Food and Pricing:I enjoyed the eggs Benedict. The flapjack base batter costs around $9, which is reasonable for the amount you get. The overall pricing feels fair, but it can get expensive fast if you add extra toppings or syrups. It's easy to spend more than you expect once you start customizing. Service:Service is the biggest drawback. It's decent when the place isn't busy, but once it fills up, the staff noticeably slows down. It's not a dealbreaker, but it can get frustrating when I'm waiting on simple things like my check. Expect some delays during peak hours. I would definitely recommend checking in through Yelp to skip the line up wait. read more

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Adding to my previous review from 2 years ago: Went with my two year old and husband and it was fun and interactive way for her to have fun and experience cooking. I definitely recommend for young kids. Downside is street parking so we got there early before having to deal with traffic and looking for parking! read more

Flap Your Jacks - Buttermilk batter, side of potatoes, side of fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The ambiance was cute but small. Large parties will be hard to seat but still able to sit together. The server we had was really good. Renae was very good and friendly. Food, I can only speak for mine. I had the French toast. Omg sooooo good. I would go back just for that. read more

Flap Your Jacks - FYO - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Flap Your Jacks is such a fun breakfast spot! You get to make your own pancakes right at the table, with all kinds of batters, toppings, and mix-ins. It's interactive, delicious, and perfect for a lazy weekend morning. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

An average brunch spot - closer to 3.5 than 4. Granted, I didn't order their diy pancake option, which seems to be a nice interactive dining experience for the kids. The 2 eggs benedict dishes I ordered - wilbur and peppa - were standard benedicts. The hollandaise sauce here feels thick, more like an aioli, and I wish it had just a touch more acid. The potatoes were yummy though! Service was friendly. There was no one there on Friday during lunch even though their Yelp waitlist had 11 parties ahead of us. We decided to walk over to see the wait in-person after we were kept at the same spot on the waitlist for over 30 minutes. The manager said he forgot to turn off Yelp waitlist, so maybe call ahead to check. Parking is a little difficult- street parking only. There are some free residential spots a few blocks away. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Peppa Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

@flapyourjacks is a place where you have so much fun while enjoying your delicious breakfast . Cooking your creative pancake is the key in there The restaurant itself is so cute, people there are so friendly and wearing the smile all the time. Highly recommended to have a fun morning with your family and kids read more

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Brought my son in this time for his birthday. Same great experience. Cute and clean. Mid morning Saturday wasnt too busy at all. Staff was amazing. Food was great read more

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Flap your jacks should honestly be a San Diego must-do. Whenever family comes to visit me, I am always sure to bring them here. They offer a variety of pancake choices to make yourself, and they also have regular breakfast items as well. The chilaquiles are definitely a staple. The service is intentional and kind. The ambiance is very fun and I feel like it's a good place to have a great morning :) read more

Excited for a new breakfast restaurant in north park I was excited to try flap your jacks. Unknowing that this is a place where you order your batter of choice and then get to let your artistic side fly free. I can without a doubt see how much fun this could be however, I adore food art I am not a huge paying to cook my own food kind of gal. The food it self was ok it was more about the interaction and to see the food art on the screen blew my mind. As a child I was told not to play with my food, but here they enable your creativity and encourage you to play with your food. I could see this being an epic place for families with kids especially if you have a food artist in the family. read more

Pretty good, honestly. The pancakes were great, the main dish I had was great. I thought the lattes our table had could have been a little better but then again, coffee is coffee. The ambience of the place was also nice. Clean, a bit spacious, and plenty of tables. Service was great. I would come back again. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Chilaquiles los Meros Meros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Flap Your Jacks is always a fun time with the fam when we're visiting San Diego! We came here on a Sunday morning and our party of 5 didn't have to wait long for a table. The customizable pancakes that you cook yourself on the table's built in griddle are the star of the menu, but since the kids in our family usually order that and have enough for leftovers, we like trying the other dishes on the menu. This time I ordered corned beef hash. I liked it but I should have read the menu more closely. It says they use thinly sliced corned beef but I'm used to finely chopped. It was still really good though, and the flavor was spot on! Their potatoes were especially delicious! We also had the Peppa Benedict and Huevos Con Chorizo, which were so good they all joined the clean plate club. The kids both decided to order Oreo batter for their pancakes, so we weren't able to make any interesting designs with pancakes since there was no contrast in color. But they still had fun! Our server was very friendly and helpful, and the decor inside is cute. I enjoyed the fun wall images of athletes holding giant spatulas the most. Downside is that finding street parking is a challenge sometimes. read more

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Pretty neat place! We came across this place walking around in North Park. We were seated very quickly and our waiter was helpful as it was our first time here. The vibe is family friendly if you want to bring your kids. The best part was being able to make your own pancakes. Many batters and topping to choose from too! Definitely recommend to give this place a try. read more

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Cutest breakfast spot ever! Flap Your Jacks was such a fun and adorable place! We loved the DIY pancake station right at the table -- flipping your own pancakes just makes breakfast way more exciting. The batters were super tasty (we tried the red velvet and original -- so good) and there were tons of toppings to choose from. It felt like a breakfast party! But it wasn't just about pancakes -- we also tried the chilaquiles, breakfast sandwich, mushroom scramble, burger, and corned beef hash... and wow, everything was delish. Big portions, big flavor, zero complaints. The vibes were great, the food was amazing, and it was such a fun experience for our whole family. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I've been here a few times. The place is cute with spatula decorations. The concept is great. My kids like going there to make their own pancakes. I'm not a fan as I care more about the taste. I think they are ok. I had corn beef harsh and it was good. I like that they used sliced corned beef instead of canned. The chilaquiles were tasty. The service was ok, not really welcoming. Usually there's a long wait so be prepared. read more

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We've been here multiple times with Family and Friends. The Food and the Experience is always good. We came here today because my Son wanted to check if the place was still good as before, prior to bringing his Friends here. So far he said that it's still the same. The food is good and still Fun for Family and Friends to dine at. We ordered: *For our GRIDDLE - We chose BANANA for our batter, KITKAT for our mix, and we topped it with NUTTELLA spread. *For our Griddle - We chose RED VELVET for our batter, Marshmallows for our mix, and drenched in SALTED CARAMEL cream sauce . *MUSHROOM SCRAMBLICIOUS *PEACH BELINNI MIMOSA We made so many Pancake in different shapes, and it was so much Fun as always, everything tasted good. We combined the batters we chose and it turned out really good. My creation was the Flower and the Yelp word :) My husband also ordered the MUSHROOM SCRAMBLICIOUS, I love the Mushroom, the Spinach, the smoked bacon, and the mozzarella on this. My Peach Belinni mimosa was good. The service was good. Parking was very hard to find around. Very Fun to make your own Pancake for any ages! read more

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One of my family top favorite place to go for breakfast. The big draw for them is making their own pancakes on the flat top griddle. Their favorite flavors is the buttermilk, Oreo and Red velvet. They are fine with the free syrup that comes with it. Sometimes we opt in to get the toppings. Watch the screens for different ideas on what other people have created. There are tables that can accommodate big parties, booths and they also have outdoor seating. If you want to make pancakes you have to sit inside. Service has always been good when we go. Attentive, friendly and good team work. Parking Free street parking or North Park Garage. Parking is $1 an hour. My favorite foods: * Wilbur Benedict: I have a hard time straying from this because I enjoy it so much. The pork belly is crisp on the outside and tender in the inside. I enjoy watching slicing the poach egg and soaking it to everything else on the plate. It makes the homemade cheese biscuit even better. The chipotle hollandaise sauce is wonderful. * Juliette Brioche French Toast: I came in famished and ordered the Wilbur Benedict and this. The server warned me it was big. So I asked my son to share it along with his plate. We couldn't finish it. It's topped with fresh berries, whipped cream and vanilla bean syrup. Now I order it by itself with bacon and still have to share. * The Cube: It's a brioche square cube filled with chocolate ganache, topped with banana slices, whipped cream and vanilla syrup. We have eaten this as a dessert. * Loaded Omelet: My son always gets this with his pancakes. It has bacon, sausage, mozzarella, cheese and your choice of a toast. We discovered this place thanks to a Yelp perk and thanks to that we have been coming ever since. We like to bring out of town guests. My kids always ask to come to make their pancakes on the griddle. Service is always great . We will keep coming back. read more

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Loved this whole experience!! So much fun. Ordered the mix to make our own, as well as tried a few of the premade plates. Food was amazing! Love the vibe. If you have kids, you have to take them. Even if you don't, go yourself! Just a fun thing out of the normal place to go eat. read more

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Stopped here quick on a Sunday after visiting the flea market down the street. We were able to walk in and be seated which they have outdoor, indoor with one and two stories. You can pay to cook your own pancakes or order off the menu. We didn't feel like pancakes so we all ordered off the menu. To make pancakes it's 10$ for a batter, $2 per mixed topping, $2 per topping, and $2 drench sauce. Service was pretty fast here and we weren't finding ourselves waiting too long for anything. Food was pretty good and eggs well cooked to over easy. Toast was a little too hard for my liking but still yummy. The table space is kind of limited due to the griddle in the middle of the area so a little tight. We saw some people making their pancakes and it looked fun but I'm not sure if I could justify the price compared to doing it at home. Plenty of families though here with little kids and I'd assume it may be easier and more fun for them to experience. Not a bad breakfast spot! read more

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Been coming to this place regularly for a few years now so I thought I should finally give it a review. I've had a good experience every time I've come here. My go to is the chilaquiles divorciados. Not every place serves it and this place does it well. The drinks are good too, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Service has been good and they're pretty good about making sure that coffee and water stay topped off. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Chilaquiles divorciados - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The service is friendly, food is good, and brings out home vibes. Wide variety for those with a sweet or savory preference for breakfast/brunch. The in table griddle was fun for the kids and adults. Pricing is reasonable. Made reservations through app and arrived with only a 5 min wait. Parking isn't great but for locals within walking distance, this is a convenient and great place to stop. read more

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Update: this update is long overdue! I did return after having a lackluster experience the first time. I will say, the business offered me a gift card to come back and try the food again and it took me a while since I moved from the area. Based off my first experience I wouldn't have returned, but since I accepted the gift card with only promising to try again, I decided to make a stop whole visiting the area. I enjoyed the food more the second time, ordering lunch instead of a breakfast item. The service was great and thankfully it wasn't busy inside at the time we went. The first time I ordered the Cube, which was not good in my opinion and my partner ordered the breakfast sandwich with potatoes which was good. I wouldn't get the Cube, but I also personally would've enjoyed Nutella inside instead of chocolate sauce... overall I just thought it was a pile of sugar and just too sweet with no depth of flavor. This time, however; I ordered a burger and fries and my friend ordered a burrito. We both enjoyed our food. I didn't try their burrito but they said the enjoyed it and it looked good. I remember enjoying my burger and being happy with the experience. read more

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I was not expecting this diner to have one of the best Chilaquiles I have ever tried. It was delicious. I got an açai bowl, which was refreshing. The pancakes are the star of the show. It's not necessarily the most delicious batter, but it is a lot of fun. If you want an interactive breakfast, this is the spot. It's great for kids. Downstairs was super packed so we went upstairs. We got a few different pancake mixes: banana, chocolate, buttermilk. It comes with toppings and I just chose fruit, syrup, chocolate chips and Nutella. If you lower the heat on the griddle it makes it very easy to make more complicated designs without it burning on you. read more

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Came here to say for breakfast and the line was pretty long but they work fast and you wont have to wait . Especially if you put yourself on their waitlist. Price for food is great and the portions were enough. Service could have been better but ehh it was decent. Will come back again . read more

Flap Your Jacks - Trying out this place for breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Great idea to have griddles at your table for making your own pancakes! The red velvet and regular mix was awesome enough. Toppings are prefect and their servers are so thoughtful and witty. Their dining area is nicely lit, the wood design is homey yet modern- and their music was a nice mix, also. The grass wall with the sign definitely makes the entryway pop. We'll be back soon! read more

Flap Your Jacks - Cooked a little too long, still awesome- the kids even flipped a couple of 'cakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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The concept of flapping your own jacks is pretty sick and fun! We liked the Oreo batter pancake we got a lot, along with the whipped mascarpone cream. The batter was super light and not too sweet. The Benedicts were good, but on the saltier side and I think it was a little too much for us, but we are sensitive to salty foods. read more

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I have to say the food is very good and the price is perfect for the portion. I really like the service and drinks/food came out quickly. It's a great place to sit outside and enjoy people watching. It's a great space all in all. Very relaxing. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Mushroom Scramblicious Latte Mr. Energy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute unique place where you can make your own pancakes! We joined the Yelp waitlist for a party of 3 and waited around 20 mins to be called and seated around 11 am. We ordered the Juliette brioche french toast, mole enchiladas, breakfast sandwich and FYO pancakes with red velvet and banana batter. The portions were huge! I liked the French toast the most, it was deliciously sweet, thick and moist. The DIY pancakes were fun and they gave us a lot of batter. read more

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We joined the Yelp waitlist and waited around 20 minutes for a group of 3 at Sunday 11AM. We shared the DIY pancakes and got the red velvet and banana flavors. I also got the breakfast sandwich ($14.95) and it was huge and came with arugula and potatoes which I enjoyed! The sandwich wasn't as crunchy as I'd like it to be. My favorite was actually the Juliette French toast, the fruit and whipped cream was delicious! Service was good but a little slow read more

Flap Your Jacks - The pancake goods! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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A really fun place to go to! The main attraction is that you are able to build your own pancakes! The price is reasonable but you are given plenty of batter in order to make your pancakes. We added peanut butter and bananas as sides to our pancakes which came at a bit of a charge. We also ordered the Wilbur Benedict. The pork belly was absolutely massive and I would for sure come back just to order the Wilbur Benedict again. The hollandaise was pretty good and the eggs were cooked well. I enjoyed the hash brown as well. There is plenty of food and honestly I was pretty full after eating here. The service was great. We went during brunch and although it was pretty busy, they were very kind. There understandably was a bit of a wait but I think that it was worth it overall. The ambiance is pretty nice. It is really clean and there are many booths to sit at. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

The Wilbur Benedict had a nice thick slice of bacon-which we weren't expecting! Sauce was great. Hash browns were decent, could be crispier. Cinnamon roll was very delicious :))) wouldn't recommend if you DON'T have a sweet tooth though A lot of families come here for their flap your own jacks option, so don't be surprised if it gets a little loud in there! read more

Flap Your Jacks - Wilbur Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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OK, the bottom line is kids love this place... Even my 15-year-old enjoys making various themed pancakes and that's what this place is all about.... Food is decent and the portions are huge -- Certainly doable to split some entrées and fill it in with pancakes. You'll have plenty to eat. We went there on a Monday and even then the place is fairly full. Pretty pricey but what isn't these days and as mentioned, you do get a lot of food. Lots of adult food like fancy Benedict's and Mexican dishes .They have some festive cocktails as well! Kudos to the management for a good musical mix, including some fun old school music for those of us who are young only at heart read more

I've been to Flap Your Jacks a couple of times and while I see how the novelty of creating your own pancakes on the table griddle can be fun, I prefer their other dishes. The apple strudel pancakes were delicious but I also recommend ordering a side of breakfast potatoes, which are perfectly seasoned and add a nice touch of something savory to an otherwise sweet meal. I had a big group of girls join me for brunch and I was so happy that Flap Your Jacks was able to accommodate us last minute when my previous brunch spot fell through. read more

Flap Your Jacks - Breakfast potatoes and apple strudel pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place. I joined the waitlist for our first visit. We had someone in our party run into parking issues (it is PACKED in North Park on weekends; nothing new). The hostess and restaurant was SUPER understanding and seated 2 of 3 of us. We were able to start ordering and enjoying the delicious mimosas and the delicious cinnamon roll while our guest was able to secure parking. We ordered the Chilaquiles, potatoes, and the Wilbur Benedict. Unfortunately, they ran out of Vegan Pancake Batter so our guest could only have the potatoes. We did order strawberry pancake batter to try it out. Being able to cook the pancakes to our liking was fun. The batter was a bit thin, but the thrill was in the cooking and the dining with each other. Our server was extra awesome and we appreciated him. I believe his name was Sean. He definitely made our experience wonderful. The hostess lady was also very customer service oriented and she gave advice about the $1/hr parking garage nearby for our guest to try out. We will surely return. The Wilbur Benedict was delicious, the Chilaquiles could have used more chips, and the Bellini and mimosas were AWESOME. read more

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We had a party of 15 gather at Flap Your Jacks. I had never been so I didn't know that they are know for guests being able to make their own pancakes. I decided not to do that but a few folks in our party decided to do that. It looked pretty fun; maybe something I would do on a first date. Getting the reservation set up was great. They are able to seat large parties. Initially we planned to have 24 people and they were prepared to seat us at that time with a reservation. Weekdays are the days you can get a reservation. No reservations on weekends because they get pretty busy. After spending a meal here, I could see that this would also be great for parents who don't want to clean up after making pancakes with their kids. Our servers were great and attentive. They even took a group photo for us. The food was pretty good! I enjoyed my three egg omelette and it was enough food to last me two meals. I believe out of all the meals, the people who made their own pancakes had the most fun lol. read more

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Our family of 6 went there to celebrate my daughter and son's last day of school. My daughter was excited to get the make your own pancakes, which she loved and were pretty tasty and fun to make. I had the Reuben Benedict which I really enjoyed, especially the chipotle hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were good as well. My wife didn't care do her lemon flavored hollandaise sauce on her Benedict though. The atmosphere was pretty nice and inviting. A little cramped but it was busy so no big deal. Service was good other than my daughter asked for a side of eggs and didn't come out and had to flag someone down to asked about it, but they did get the eggs to her and were nice and fresh. read more

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Bad business practice! They are charging more than what it says on the menu. I'm so tired of places doing this and consumers have to keep their eyes open. The menu says one price but they take the menu away after your order and ring you up for a higher price! If you want to raise the prices you need to update the menu! read more

Flap Your Jacks - The menu says a side of bacon is $4.50 but they charged $5.50. Crazy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Very long wait times on weekends, but you can join the waitlist on Yelp first in the app and check in at the restaurant to secure your place in line. Yelp app more accurate than the text I received way after we were seated. Sadly, the food was INEDIBLE, the egg breakfast savory dishes we ordered were not good whatsoever. (see pics I added for reference) I could only eat the poached eggs on my Wilbur Benedict. Potatoes were stale, spinach burnt, pork belly was all fat and the biscuits underneath had a strange texture. The breakfast sandwich was soaked with so much mayo the bread was too wet and soft. This was extremely messy, greasy and over-salted/sauced. Our server was fine, but she didn't say a single thing about my barely touched plate nor asked if I wanted a box... we just paid and left. The one star was for the concept of pancakes, we had fun making ugly shapes but as adults likely will not be back given wait times and overall experience of food/taste. There's an appeal for kids but $9 for a batter and then you have to pay $2 for any mix-in or topping?! We only ordered the strawberries and got the red velvet batter. They give you regular syrup in a messy metal container that dropped all over our table and some frozen butter without an extra charge. This restaurant is making a killing with their batters and we as the guests are cooking these for ourselves. read more

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