I've been here a couple of times while attending FSU, and it's always been a solid spot to grab a…read moremeal. The food has consistently been good, and you really can't go wrong with the rigatoni. The service has been a little inconsistent depending on the visit, but overall the staff has always been friendly and accommodating. It's a great spot to meet up with friends for drinks and appetizers. The atmosphere is relaxed, and it's easy to hang out.

Mid-June 2026, early evening at Charlie Park. Group of five. Mixed drinks are quite good,…read morecharcuterie board was nice, pasta dishes are ok, lobster roll ok. The $95.00 Waygu didn't taste like a delicious steak; took a few bites, then ate some of my table-mate's pasta. Took the very rare Waygu home, along with creamed spinach; refrigerated until late evening. Grilled to heat - almost all gristle. After heating, the bits of meat marbled around the gristle was medium rare, a few good little tiny bites. Not much actual meat. The creamed spinach was solidified to a mass something like partially dried congealed glue. Not going back to Charlie Park in Tallahassee. The Victoria filet at Outback with a crisp salad is 1000% better!

YUM! Love this brunch spot. It wasn't bad for a wait on a Saturday at 9am for game day weekend. The…read moreBenedict with the FGT was soooooo good!!! Def recommend for a good breakfast spot downtown.

Okay I'm writing this as I wait for my meal. There are 5 of us in the party. The 45 minutes wait to…read morebe seated was rough but understandable seeing its move in weekend for college. Once seated we waited just over 10 minutes to be waited on for our drink order. Cappuccino machine was "over heated" so we couldn't get that. The server did give us a heads up about a 30 minute kitchen wait time. Ordered a simple two egg breakfast with eggs, sausage, and breakfast potatoes. Sausage was missing from that order. Had to request drink refills twice before they arrived. Ordered a side of biscuits and gravy that never arrived. Overall the food was okay, definitely not worth the wait. The location was good. Ambiance was okay. I was expecting better based on past reviews. Just not impressed.

Loved the vibe. Loved how it was a historic building. And the name Edison ties into the building's…read morehistory. We had crab cakes, roast beef sandwich, salmon, and shrimp and grits. The crab cakes were a generous portion and super tasty with fried green tomatoes. The sandwich with the au jus was yummy. Salmon was plain but clean eating and the shrimp and grits were good. The waiter was really nice and friendly.

**Review: Solid Steak Dinner at The Edison**…read more I had a pleasant dinner at The Edison recently and walked away satisfied, especially with the food. Service was just okay--nothing terrible, but the appetizers definitely took longer than expected to come out. That said, our server was genuinely good: friendly, knowledgeable, and checked on us at the right moments without being overbearing. The appetizers were worth the wait. Both the fried green tomatoes and the crab appetizer were excellent--fresh, flavorful, and nicely executed. For the main course, the steak was spot-on: tender, well-seasoned, and cooked exactly as ordered. The potatoes that came with it were also really good--creamy and tasty without being heavy. We ended the meal with the bread pudding, and it was one of the best parts of the night. It was done perfectly: warm, moist, and full of rich, comforting flavor that didn't feel overly sweet. All in all, The Edison delivers on the food front. If you're after a reliable steak with some standout starters and a strong dessert, it's a solid choice. Ambiance was good, love the historic building. I'll definitely be back for the steak and bread pudding. Recommended!

Power Plant is cute little cafe underneath the Edison, located at Cascades park. It's a place I…read morefrequent on my days off, and last week was my first time dining there since their recent menu flip. That morning I ordered one of my favorites, the lox bagel. I didn't realize that with the new menu changes, ordering a lox bagel meant all assembly required-- by the customer. I received a plastic to-go box with a toasted bagel, a ramekin of cream cheese, a ramekin mixture of capers and onions, and smoked salmon wrapped in a deli sheet. I was puzzled and asked for clarification from a sales associate, as the order was not to-go. I want to stress the fact that there was no negligence whatsoever on the part of the employee-- she's great and always makes my day when I see she's working. However, I find it to be quite a bizarre policy to require a guest to construct their own sandwich. Part of the reason people dine out is to be cared for and have a stress-free morning. It was also a waste of plastic cutlery, as I used a single knife to spread cream cheese and tossed the unneeded fork and spoon. Now while I am proud of my sandwich build and the flavor was good, I was left with fingers that smelled like salmon despite washing my hands multiple times. Not exactly what I was hoping for at 10 am on my day off from working in a restaurant. I understand the fine details of menu flips can be a bit clumsy at first, but I hope management receives this feedback and reconsiders this self-assembly method. I love this place and the atmosphere and staff. The lox bagel experience just didn't hit the mark for me.

i go to this cafe almost every weekend and they make my smoothie the same way every time, which is…read moregreat. The area is great and I never have to wait too long for my order. I usually go there to just sit and/ or do work, and it's super peaceful. 10/10 recommend

A truly 5 star experience!!…read more This is a fantastic eatery! Full outside patio, huge inside bar, decor that just screams class, and flavors that will have your taste buds slapping your brain to wake up! Our service was outstanding.. always on the spot and always a very kind soul. The food was expertly prepared and the flavors were pure artistry! From the bread... ohhhh the bread (moth watering in memory), to the main course (a delectable risotto)... to the works of art they call desert! Everything was perfect! The carrot cake was divine! The chocolate tree was a tiramisu and everything was edible... down to the rocks! The ball was a chocolate sphere with mouse inside that they melt open with hot chocolate... pure decadence! This is a must try if you're even close to the area. You will not regret it!! I promise you!

Everything was spectacular Portions were pretty generous…read moreService was outstanding My younger brother is very picky and still very immature when it comes to dining out and the server was able to fulfilling all his requests. When for a family member's birthday. Had a great time and the desserts were just great

Very impressive!! The staff and the food and the atmosphere... perfect for a traveller passing…read morethrough on a long drive. I am delightfully stuffed with deliciousness and ready for the last leg of my journey. Thanks MSBCo! Y'all rock!!

This place is not good. . (They were out of steak taco & power bowl :( after standing in a long…read moreline, I panic ordered a Classic Taco & Squaking Goat taco...requested raw spinach on side to add myself...we'll see! :)

Everything was cooked to perfection but my favorite item on the plate was the sweet potato pancakes!read more

I hadn't been to Canopy Road in many years but was in town and wanted to have some of their…read moredelicious pancakes! Came by and ordered black coffee to start - fresh and delicious. Ordered a blueberry pancake, a sweet potato pancake, and two ordered of scramble eggs with cheese and hash browns. Unfortunately one of the orders had an egg shell but was promptly remade. Eggs and hash browns were tasty. I especially loved the pancakes. They've stayed as delicious as ever! Our server was super nice and friendly. Their menu is extensive but breakfast and lunch. Would definitely come back to enjoy these hot cakes.

We chose Hayward House to celebrate our son's graduation from Florida State University and made a…read more2:15 pm lunch reservation for 6 people because the ceremony was at 7 pm. We drove to Tallahassee that day, but unfortunately got caught in heavy traffic due to President Trump speaking in Sumter County near The Villages. As Soon as we realized we would not make our reservation, we called the restaurant to explain the unavoidable circumstances and asked if there was any way to move our reservation to another time that day. Initially, we were told no, so we canceled the reservation. Shortly afterwards, the restaurant called back and informed us we would be charged a cancellation fee of $ 150 - $ 25.00 per person. I completely understand having a cancellation policy, however, charging $ 25 per person for a lunch reservation during unavoidable traffic circumstances felt excessive and unreasonable, especially after we proactively called ahead. What was even more disappointing was the complete lack of flexibility or compassion during an important family milestone. I explained repeatedly that we were desperately trying not to miss our son's graduation celebration and were even worried about missing the ceremony itself because we were stuck in traffic. I asked about every possible alternative- a later dinner reservation, appetizers only, or even moving reservation to another day. Ever request was denied except for a 4 pm slot, which still was not realistic given the traffic situation. What upset me the most was not just the fee itself, but the unwillingness to work with us. A more customer focused approach could have been allowing the $ 150 to be applied toward a future visit. Because of this experience, my family will NEVER dine at Hayward House, and I would NOT recommend it to other FSU families celebrating special occasions.

Don't come here if you have a big party. We had two tables of ten. I must start this with each…read moretable had its own server. One of the tables had a nice experience. Our table was not great. After waiting forever to get drinks the waiter auctioned off the drinks (which is always a sign of bad service) he had just taken orders for. He served a margarita to a non-drinker telling him it was a mocktail he ordered. We ordered appetizers, which were good. Unfortunately they got cold while we waited for small plate. We asked for other servers in the area for them twice. They never showed up, so we had to eat them with our hands. This would be fine if the shrimp wasn't $44 dollars and not great when eaten cold. We had actually walk into the restaurant to get drink refills. We were there to celebrate and spend money, but we couldn't get service. Flagging down other servers to get another glass of wine or beer is not ideal. When it was time for entres they were not sent out at the same time and were again auctioned off. "Who had the scallops?" Funny thing is I had the scallops and they were stone cold. While waiting for the rest of the food to show up to the table they got even colder. After ten minutes I just ate. After three quarters of the table was served and finished their plates the waiter showed up and 3 people on the table had not been served. They rushed out the three missing dishes after a manager was notified. The craziest thing that happened all evening was when the check was dropping and they added a 22% gratuity. They did take off a couple items. It was hard to tell with a $1500 tab. I have worked in the service industry and am usually sympathetic to servers and restaurants as I have been on the other side of the house. But this experience was too poor to excuse. That being said the other table said they had a great experience. Maybe it was an off night for our server.

Food was very good but customer service was lacking. Took a while to be greeted with menu, slow…read moreinbetween check in's. Super slow check in for bill. My youngest and I ordered the following: Salmon Hash- 10/10 even though the salmon was a little overcooked everything was still very good. Nice flavor profile. Highly recommend. Bagel w/ cream cheese: 10/10 "best bagel ever" 2 eggs: 8/10 "pretty good" Bradley's sausage: 5/10 "tasted weird"

Took my mother and wife out for brunch recently, and I can confidently say this place is one of the…read morebest local spots for breakfast and brunch. Everything we ordered, from the massive Uptown pancake to the perfectly cooked sunny side up eggs, was absolutely delicious. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive, which made the experience even better. What really stood out was how accommodating the staff were with my mother's food allergies. They took extra care to make sure everything was safe for her, which we really appreciated. We chose to sit out on the patio, which was nice overall. The repetitive sound of the pedestrian crossing signal nearby did get a bit annoying after a while, but that minor detail didn't take away from an otherwise fantastic brunch outing. Highly recommend!

food delightful and healthy ambiance is warm and inviting…read moreThe only problem is it gets crowded and you sometimes have to wait for a seat.

Hawthorn is a favorite of ours, they have a great breakfast and lunch selection. Their baked goods…read moreare so fun and different but their sandwiches are just fantastic. My boyfriend's favorite is the Italian sandwich and love their avocado toast and their kale salad!! We eat outside on their patio and it was the perfect day for it. Service was quick and staff is always super nice. We will continue coming back.