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    Grumpy Cafe

    4.4 (54 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mabel C.

    Great place and don't let the name fool you...very friendly and funny staff! Food is good but wish it was a little bit hot.

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    Ed U.

    I'm not sure what motivated me to come to this weekday breakfast/lunch counter spot. It's in the middle of a lot of blank-faced industrial buildings and off-the-grid offices as I walked away from Bayshore Blvd. toward Bayview. The area was so generic that I'm sure I didn't take the most direct path. I finally saw the sign with the ironic smiley face to go with their surly name. It was a little past 1:30PM when I arrived, plenty of time before their 2:30PM closing. But I was immediately informed they were closing and that I couldn't dine here. Well, OK then...I didn't whine about it but took it to go. They really need to update their hours. But anyway, I quickly ordered the $12.99 Chicken Teriyaki plate and didn't let the door hit me on the way out. I didn't drive over, so it wasn't like there was a nearby park or even a bus bench. Then I remembered passing by Hawker Alley where they have covered outdoor seating (review: https://bit.ly/3rHuld3). Normally I don't arbitrarily sit at another business and take advantage of their open tables. However, since only one table was occupied, I helped myself. The chicken teriyaki was on the goopy side, but it was decent enough because the poultry was tender with the expected rice and side salad complementary (photo: https://bit.ly/3OnBTuw). I just wish the teriyaki sauce was more marinated than ladled onto the chicken. It honestly reminded me of the type of plate I would have at an obon festival in my youth. FOOD - 3 stars...street fair-level chicken teriyaki AMBIANCE - 3 stars...fairly generic lunchroom for the three minutes I was there SERVICE - 2.5 stars...well... TOTAL - 3 stars...guess I need to come earlier, eh RELATED - Exploring Bayview? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AOvRKv

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    Tyler S.

    What a perfect spot. There are very little food options in the area. Anyone who lives or works near by is blessed to have this spot nearby! Everyone working there was friendly and kind, food is delicious.

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    11 years ago

    Got food poisoning from the won ton soup and been paying for it these past three days :(

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    9 years ago

    I always come here on my lunch breaks because they always provide good service, have a good selection of food. Beef bibimbap is my favorite!

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    10 years ago

    Classic, home-cooked taste for asian food and great portions for price! Will definitely eat here again if I'm in the area.

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    Food is mediocre at best and over priced. Just convenient location.

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