Calico Cupboard is one of those places that you NEED to go to when you're in town…read more When you get there, you just sign in yourself at the stand which is a good system so no one has to check you in when they're already pretty busy. While you're waiting you can go to the shop down the stairs or go to the dessert area right next to the waiting area to get some great desserts. Last time i was there I saw frosted cream cheese sugar cookies, and pies, and more. When you get seated there are so many great food options, lots of options, same with drinks. They are only open until 3:30 pm so be sure to manage time well. And don't expect an empty place, it's usually populated. Tight space, so scoot in those chairs as far as you can. Staff were laid back, and nice. When they're busy make sure to be patient with the staff, they're dealing with tons of other orders as well.

If you ever find yourself near Calico Cupboard Café & Bakery, do yourself a favor and stop in--this…read moreplace is an absolute gem. We had breakfast there last Wednesday morning, and from the moment we arrived, it felt special. The outside is adorable, but somehow the inside is even more charming. There's such a warm, welcoming energy the second you walk in. Off to the side is their incredible shop, "Re-Feather Your Nest," filled with thousands of unique and beautiful items--it honestly feels like a destination all on its own. To the left when you enter, you're greeted by their bakery cases, and wow--there are more options than most bakeries I've ever seen. Everything looked amazing, and we were lucky enough to be seated right away (always a win!). The restaurant itself is two stories, and our table overlooked the store below, which made the whole experience even more fun. We started with their famous cinnamon roll, fresh coffee (with the cutest little design on top!), and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice--which was incredibly refreshing. For breakfast, I ordered the Calico Benedict on a homemade English muffin with corned beef--so good! And the country-style potatoes? Easily some of the best I've ever had. I couldn't even finish them and happily took the rest home...they were just as delicious the next day. My husband ordered the Breakfast Sampler with sausage and loved every bite as well. What really stood out, beyond the food, was how clean everything was and how genuinely happy the staff seemed. You can tell they enjoy working there, and that makes such a difference. After breakfast, we wandered through the gift shop and found so many unique treasures--big and small. I actually visited Magnolia in Waco, Texas a couple of months ago, and honestly, this is the kind of charming, personality-filled place that would fit right in there (and maybe even outshine it!). If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--even if it's just to browse the shop. It's one of those rare places that truly has it all. A must-visit!

So freaking good!…read more The food was amazing and the service was so friendly! We ordered an arabic shawarma wrap with chicken, beef and lamb gyro, and pita and hummus. Portions were huge and the food was absolutely delicious. The pita was amazingly soft. We will be making this a regular stop whenever we are in the area!

This afternoon I stopped at Hot Gyros Mediterranean Grill in downtown Mt. Vernon. They were very…read morebusy when I walked in, but the staff was very friendly while I waited. I had to of course order the traditional Lamb & Beef gyro, and I had to try the Greek fries. The food came out very quick and I started with the Greek Fries. Tangy garlic sauce with feta and a blend of mediterranean spices on top of a pile of perfectly crispy fries. For some reason I can't explain, mediterranean restaurants constantly have the best french fries and this spot is no different. These were full of flavor and I would highly recommend ordering them. When I opened the gyro box I was a little surprised with how much lettuce was on top. It made it fairly difficult to get a hand around the peta, and by the time I did it basically fell apart. It ended up being very messy and I had to eat most of it with a fork. The gyro had amazing flavor and every ingredient was delicious I was just a little disappointed that I couldn't pick it up and enjoy everything together. I would still recommend giving this place a shot, and their menu had many other dishes and sandwiches I will have to come back and try.

Service took forever and the food was pretty bad. They couldn't even cook mini corn dogs right ‍…read more The fish and chips were soggy.

They have a fairly large menu, the fish and chips. Here are really good. I've had various…read moresandwiches. They have a full bar. The prices are fairly reasonable. It does get a little crowded at night, but lunchtime is a good time to come here. It's very casual, so no need to get all dressed up.

We've tried two locations, Mount Vernon and Bellevue, and both have over delivered on our…read moreexpectations. The associates we've encountered were friendly and cheerful. The fun of having them bring the food to your car on a window tray brings back happy memories from my childhood. The landscaping is beautiful too. The Mount Vernon one had a giant rabbit statue in the back. Pretty cute. The food is delicious. Try a banana milkshake. You won't be disappointed.

When I first moved to this area I was surprised at the lack of drive-in fast food options like…read moreSonic. Fast forward many years later and I come to find out about Burgermaster - a local chain which apparently has been around since the 1950s. Right off the bat, the service was exceptional which is a rarity nowadays. The Double BaconMaster I ordered was juicy and the patties cooked to perfection. Fries and coffee shake were also delicious. This location offered plenty of order stalls and convenient access off I-5. For a quick bite solo or with the family - stop by Burgermaster!

Good food as always! Just don't be in a rush, expect a lot of waiting!! The waiting however was a…read morebit much. Waited 30 minutes for a table as expected for the day it was, Mother's Day. Once at the table we got our coffee & placed our order then waited, and waited and waited some more. It's a small kitchen & in addition to dine in service they were pumping out a lot of to go orders. Hopefully the wait for food at the table isn't as long normally because if it is that's ridiculous. 2 coffees & a switch to water later our food finally arrived. Generous portion of potatoes, the corn beef was delicious and of course the biscuits was massive!

I really wanted to like this place :(…read more We waited 30 minutes for our table (which is totally fine) but once seated, waited for our drinks, had to flag down a server to receive our order, and then waited another 30 to get the food. Sadly, the food was mediocre, at best. I imagine, as a business, they're also wasting so much money on portion sizes. Huge meals do not equate to quality. I really wanted to love it because it's a family restaurant but there was a lot left to be desired. Cons: - The majority of our experience was spent waiting - The staff seemed confused and very overwhelmed - The food was boring and didn't look good on the plate (I got the biscuits and gravy, my friend got chicken fried steak) Pros: - The staff was very friendly - Bathroom was clean - The freshly squeezed orange juice was incredible - Everyone seemed to be trying their best, I think the system just needs a lot of work

The food! So worth the drive. Spicy, fresh, hot and delicious…read more Super busy place with mostly take out. A few counter stools to dine in. Very vegan friendly.

ALWAYS a solid plate here! And I don't typically use the…read moreword ALWAYS to describe much in life. Go to: Pad Ke Mao