Heaps Pies is the place to go to try New Zealand meat (or veggie) pies. I got the steak and…read moremushroom one, as suggested by the hostess, and it was delicious. The pies are about $12-13 each and they're very filling. The flavors are strong and tasty, and I would gladly go back again to try another one. The place itself is spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating. There's plenty of parking in the lot outside as well. Big shoutout to the girl working there. I wish I knew her name but she is so bubbly and kind and I really appreciated talking to her for the brief moment that we did. Great workers like that are rare to come by!

So I kinda love Heaps…read more Heaps specializes in savory NZ-style pies. Since they really focus on the pie thing, they do it very well. I wish there were more restaurants that did this in America. Limit your menu size to the things you're the best at doing! The pies are incredibly flavorful and deceptively filling. They do rotating special pies that are always fun to try. And the people that work there are pleasant and inviting. Heaps is the spot!

Service was terrible. Food took over 1 hour and it wasn't what I ordered. Customer service was…read morenegative and disrespectful. Nothing can improve what I went through. I asked for my money back and they refuse to give it to me.

Had the best experience here. Parking is right in front and the establishment is attached to a gas…read morestation. The pumps are out front. This restaurant is so cute and it is decorated really nicely. It wasn't crowded and the orders are made to go, but you can sit inside and eat too. We were greeted immediately upon entering. The Kirkwood area is one of those areas where you can walk to everything. It's super cute too. Alexis advised us we could sit, but would need to order at the counter. The menu is accessed by a QR code on the table. Our food only took about 10-15 minutes to be ready. I got the nachos with grilled lemon pepper shrimp and sweet chili Doritos. It was amazing. Best nachos I have ever had. Alexis let us know she was the owner and also the owner of Southern Queenz. The staff we interacted with were so kind and helpful. We will definitely come back. For this spot to be new, they operate like pros who have been in business years and years.

Leftie Lees is one of my favorite bakeries inside the Perimeter for baked goods with an Asian…read moreinfluence. Thanks to the brilliant chef Viv Lee, she has introduced me (and my mom) to our favorite pastry, the almond & strawberry galette (PLEASE bring that back one day!) I love love love the pastries, such as the seasonal cream cheese danish, black sesame blondie and the purple sweet potato roll. But every now and then, a savory pastry catches my eye, like the confit tomato & pesto bun. They also have a brunch/lunch menu with fun items like the braised beef sandwich or the egg melt. I love that they have comfortable indoor seating AND dog friendly! Definitely a gem in Avondale Estates!

Overall disappointed by the food at Leftie Lees. I had been once before and gotten the burrito…read morewhich had been very good. This time the food wasn't as good and we left disappointed. The KFC sandwich was pretty terrible which is surprising given all the good reviews. The gochujang was WAY too sweet, it felt like we were eating candy on a sandwich. The chicken was so fatty that most of it was inedible. The burrito was fine this time but barely had any peppers or onions. The potatoes were crispy but it was mostly just crispy skin and no actual potatoes. Maybe it was a one off day but based on the food, it's hard to say if we'll go back.

This spot was a mixed bag for me. The presentation of pasteries and ambiance get a 10/10 for me…read more The execution on French classics like croissants was solid. I typically use chocolate chip cookies as a staple to assess the overall quality of ingredients. I actually have to say I DISLIKED the chocolate chip cookie-- shocking. I think they use cheap chocolate (specifically milk) when (call me biased) I think it should be sparing uses of dark chocolate. Lastly, I ordered a DELISH Fig and Brown Butter Muffin. Sooo unique, but I KID YOU NOT there was a quarter-sized pieces of plastic baked into it. I chewed it before realizing and (thank god) spitting it out, but now I have a paranoia that I ate some.

Delicious! I had the fruit tart (it had apple) and 2 spice donuts for $13. They were out of some…read morethings when I went around 1pm Friday but I was glad they at least had a couple options for me to choose from. Service was nice and helpful describing things to me. Great outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Parking: couple street spots around the area. Maybe could park in the lot behind it but I didn't check.

Ok, first off this is the cutest little set-up. Tons of parking, some in front and lots in the…read moreback. I suggest parking in the back. It's a walk up window spot with the menu and a bell, when you're ready to order, ring the bell. The service is friendly and succinct. Non invasive and just helpful without asking when needed. The seating area is a mix between covered and uncovered, with a small speaker playing contemporary tunes at a respectable level. There are string lights above, and I can only imagine how beautiful this all looks at night. I'd read a LOT about their fish sandwich. That it is a good size helping. That it has a great light fresh vinegar sauce with thinly sliced carrots and other crunchy veg. The fish tasted fresh fried. And I have to say, this is the Best fish sandwich I have ever tasted. I only am upset I hadn't come much sooner. I will have to return, probably on a monthly basis for that fish sandwich. There are enough pictures out there of the sandwich. But I also had the Thai basil lemonade and it was a nice pairing. Not a waste of time, effort or dough. Just go.

I wanted to give this place 3.5 stars but settled on 3 stars because the cons outweigh the pros…read more Let me start with the good. This is a shack with parking up front. Plenty of parking. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Staff is friendly and fast. Cons. They only have outdoor seating. Most of the seats are stools without backs. There were some flies and a wasp lurking in the patio. Fans were blowing away my napkins. When I paid in cash they rounded my bill up to the next dollar. Never had someone do that before. $34 for a cheesesteak, potatoes, and small drink seems to be overly priced at a take-out spot. It would be more understanding if you could dine-in or had waiter service. I ordered the Korean Cheesesteak with smashed fried potatoes and a Bourbon Peach Punch. The drink was tasty but really small to cost $10. It looked like a 6oz cup. I would prefer to pay $5 more for a full glass. The smashed fried potatoes were covered in a sauce and some of the best potatoes I have had anywhere. The cheesesteak was made with pork (also a new experience for me) and had plenty of cheese and onions.

This restaurant is such a gem! My family and I had nothing negative to say about this food. The…read moreshrimp and grits were definitely a stand out - it was packed with flavor. We also ordered the buttermilk pancakes, fried chicken wings, and the lobster and shrimp omelette that were also really delicious! Since I like to try multiple things, I really appreciated the fact that their menu allowed à la carte options so I was able to get a side of shrimp and grits instead of a full sized entree. The chef came out multiple times to ensure customers were satisfied with the meals so the service was excellent. The only call out to note is that it's an outdoor restaurant so in the middle of the summer it can be hot. However, it was a covered patio and enough fans to keep the air circulating so it didn't bother us much. This won't be our last visit to say the least.

I'm going into withdrawal writing this review. Huskey's isn't cheap ($13 - $21) but it's real food…read moreand worth it! The husband and wife team catered before launching in 2020. Open Wednesday - Sunday. We welcomed the calm, family-friendly vibe and free parking. Even with the rain, we were dry and toasty. Other than breathing fresh air, you wouldn't know you're outside. Seat yourself and scan a QR code with your phone to order and prepay. Being old school I think you get better tips by greeting the table and giving recommendations. But there was only one server, she was friendly and hustling. I love the grown up music - neo soul and pop (Selena, Ed Sheeran), with enough volume to hear each other, clean restrooms and comfy seating. Food came out quick, hot and fresh. The amiable owner greeted us after to inquire about our meals. We had a party of 7 (4 adults, 2 teens, 1 kid). I loved my pancake breakfast! The filling, not too sweet hot cakes were promptly drenched in warmed Mrs. Butterworths. Applewood smoked bacon? Blissful. Scrambled eggs with cheese? Dreamy. I devoured it all and left full and content. My Dad said the Blueberry Pancakes were the best breakfast he ever had! Ms. Chicken and Waffles thought the poultry was a bit salty yet "well-seasoned with the perfect crunch." Waffle? Delicious. On a scale of 1-5, Mr. Cream Cheese French Toast and Grits Bowl ranked it 10! "Grits were magical, better than Milk and Honey." Teen's Simple Breakfast (potatoes, eggs and bacon) and French Toast "blew IHOP out of the water!" Preteen ranked his Simple Breakfast and side of French Toast "5 quintillion!" The bacon was a bit tough but the bread blew him away! Kiddo - ranked her kids breakfast (large fruit-topped pancake with eggs and bacon) 6 out of 5! Would we return and recommend? A resounding yes! This quaint, low-key family owned business with amazing food gets our vote every time.

This place is awesome my breakfast was the best I've had please don't let my wife see this lol and…read moremy OXTAIL PLATE was the fire. Keep up the good work guys.

I was on my way to an appointment and I just had to have me some cheese grits when I came across…read morethis place. The lovely lady at the counter was warm and inviting, the smell from the barbecue will have me coming back, the portion of the cheese grits I was gasping for, not to mention the quality in the flavor, will also have me coming back. The pictures till the tale, but it was wonderful.

I came here on a Tuesday after work because I needed to buy some time before the book signing down…read morethe street at Brave and Kind Books. It was about 5pm and I was the third customer to enter. Before I left it was starting to fill up with families. The staff was polite and helpful. I ordered the regular Detroit Riker and a Mercier Grumpy Granny Cider. The cider was just what I needed and so was the pizza. The thick crust was exactly what I wanted and the toppings were delicious. It was my first time trying pizza with honey on it and the sweetness was a nice touch which balanced with the jalapeños. It was perfect. Definitely worth a stop if you haven't come before ad if you have, you already know to come back.