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    The Lowbrow

    4.2 (506 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE LOWBROW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    JD H.

    My Lowbrow review is long overdue. I have been coming here for years for classics that could be considered Americana cafe' comfort with a bit of churching up on the side. For sure my favorite time is weekend brunch when it is typically fairly busy so a short wait should be expected. But other days and hours also have their appeal. Later Happy Hour starts weekdays at 9p; Sunday evenings are 1/2 off bottles of wine, and Monday evenings are dining for a cause where some of their proceeds are donated to a worthy need. When you add in the always friendly servers and the consistently good eats, it's almost never a bad choice to end up here. There is a full bar and some reasonably priced bottles of table wine as well as taps and cans for the beer drinkers. Their burgers and sandwiches are consistently great as are the often perfect skinny fries or the homemade vinaigrette dressed greens that can come with them. It is those upper grade sides that sets a meal here apart from most other diner type cafe's. A pro order tip is their BLT that isn't even listed on the menu but I get it 80% of the time I'm there. It is one of the best in the City in my opinion. This hidden gem, deep into the Kingfield neighborhood has been consistently doing it right for over 10 years now. If I were asked what I would want them to do differently, I can think of nothing. It is a perfect representation of this cafe' food genre.

    Julie D.

    Stopped in for some dinner while in the area to try somewhere new. The aesthetics were pretty cool, and it definitely gave off local gathering place vibes. Everyone was chatting and seemed familiar it's each other. Such a positive atmosphere! The food was tasty and had generous potions for the burger and fries. It did take a while for it to come out though. The service was otherwise friendly and prompt. Would stop in again.

    I'm picky and used to run back of house at a brunch place. My buddy almost fell off his chair when I said "this is amazing, I wouldn't change a thing." Their Jalapeño scramble, eggs over medium, add chorizo was outstanding, as was the blueberry pancake. Coffee was top notch, mimosa well presented. Dominic, our server whom I do not know personally, has been my server before. Any restaurant owners looking to train their staff on the cheap, give your servers a gift certificate to the lowbrow, tell them to ask for Dominic, and tell them to take notes. They will get a master class.

    The Royal Jam burger with fries
    Michele B.

    What a great neighborhood spot! It seemed like almost everyone knew each other in here which made for a fun vibe. I sat at the bar and ordered a burger. The service was excellent, friendly and efficient. Especially for how they catered to the regulars, I still was not overlooked. Nice. The burger was amazing! The bacon fig jam with the cambozola cheese was an excellent pairing and elevated the burger well. The fries were fantastic. I kept thinking I'm full, I need to go, and I'd pop another fry in my mouth. Addicting! Definitely want to come back to try more items off of their menu. Trying to figure out ways to head to that part of town now.

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    Julia F.

    I love lowbrow. The one thing I wish it had right off the bat is a bigger parking lot/space. Lowbrow is street parking and sometimes I have to park at least a block away. Not far at all but just letting y'all know. They don't have a button for the doors to open automatically. The restaurant is typically bustling with some outdoor seating options when the weather is nice. They have gender neutral accessible bathrooms. I've eaten dinner here and I like their dinner. However, I LOVE eating brunch at lowbrow. I get the truck stop sandwich with vegan patties and a side salad. It's delicious and filling. Their deviled eggs are yummy, and their pancakes are to die for. I get one as dessert and split it. & you can never go wrong with Peace coffee. I docked off a star due to parking and because it could be more accessible outside and inside the restaurant. Like if I could do a 3.5 I would. However, the food overall especially the brunch is 5/5.

    The Lowbrow Reuben with tempeh ($15.25). Tempeh, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese, with a side of Thousand Island dressing; with side salad.
    Mia M.

    One of my new favorite breakfast places in town! A nice cozy but still hip brunch ambiance, will definitely be back for dinner sometime too. Plenty of street parking, plus single-stall bathrooms! I started out with a peach iced tea ($3.25)--I think this may be one of the first places I've found with an unsweetened fruit tea before, which was so refreshing and had just enough peach essence to have flavor to it without feeling overpowering or artificial! I got the jalapeño hash ($15.25) with bacon added (+$3) and the eggs scrambled, at the recommendation of our server--normally I'm usually an over-easy enjoyer myself but scrambled was totally the right recommendation for this since the sour cream made it plenty sauce anyway! Great flavors, and the cooked jalapeño was DELICIOUS. I also got a single raspberry pancake ($5.75) on the side, which was also perfect--not too sweet or moist, with the perfect amount of fruit inside. Even though the food was great, the best part of this for me was our server Dominic--when I had no clue what to order, he recommended that hash (with customizations) with a QUICKNESS (after making sure I was a spicy/savory enjoyer first), and I literally never had to ask for an iced tea refill--normally, I feel annoying asking beyond the first refill, but he was on TOP of it, even with the place being as busy as it was! Loved the food here, and will be back quite soon to try any of the dozen menu items I was torn between today.

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    Jamal D.

    Me and my boys love The Lowbrow. They' think the best kids Cheeseburger is here so there's that! Today I got The Fire Breather which wasn't my favorite I've had, but still tasty. I'd recommend the Americana or Royal Jam burgers. Service is always good. Almost too good. The waters are always refilled frequently, and staff make sure to check in. Overall nice bar feel and neighborhood spot to stop in and give a go.

    Mikhala F.

    Some friends and I came here after a yoga class because we wanted to hang out longer, and it was a great choice! We were in between meals, but it was the weekend so still had a pretty steady lunch crew inside. We opted to get snacky things to share, like fries and fried pickles. All were great and easy shareables. I got a root beer float as well which hit the spot. They offer burgers, soups, salads, and sandwiches - and even have a dog treat menu item. Our service was personable and friendly, and we were well attended to. The ambiance inside feels like a classic neighborhood joint and I loved that!

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    Lauren H.

    Great burgers and fries! Lovely neighborhood joint with creative weekly specials. Such cute and inviting, casual decor with warm and friendly service. I hope to come back soon for their Happy Hour deals! Don't skip on the skin-on FRIES! They are delicious. Burger of the Month: Niman Ranch Beef with sautéed honey crisp apples, bacon, maple mustard sauce, and Gruyère cheese.

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    Great spot to watch the game, hangout, and enjoy good food! Service was good and prices matched the quality and quantity of food.

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    Great spot for families and a low key night out. Prices are reasonable and service is great

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    Great burger. Great tofu tacos. Great chips and fries. Nice neighborhood joint Great vibe. Can not wait to come back.

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    Great neighborhood spot for a beer and a bite! The market salads are always incredible and the burger toppings are creative and delicious!!

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    The food is great and the service is always great. I will definitely be going again when I'm in the area.

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