I can't believe my friends bailed on me. I did the High Tea experience, which required a reservation, prepaid, and non-refundable. It was a solo adventure. I went on Friday at 11:00 AM. I also recommend booking at least a week in advance. A friend said they couldn't go on said date on a Wednesday. I looked for that upcoming weekend and the weekend was sold out. FOOD: The food was delicious. Despite the tray looks small, I was full halfway in. I have no concerns or complaints of their food. Every pastries, sandwiches, and dessert were delicious. My favorite was the apple chai scone. I love their lemon curd. I love everything on their savory course. I haven't tried the dessert yet. I had to take it home because I had leftovers. The tea was delicious too! It is unlimited. They bring a pot to you. I tried the Mad Hatter Holiday (cinnamon, clove, cranberry & orange) and French Creme Brulee. Out of the two, my favorite was the Mad Hatter Holiday. The Creme Brulee was too weird for me as a tea. They offered sugar cubes, creme, and honey too. PARKING: They had a decent size parking lot on their property, as well as across the street. DRESS CODE: On their website, they mention tasteful, on the side of overdressed. I saw children in sundresses. Women wore jeans with a nice shirt. One guest had a gothic/rocker vibe with her black shirt, pleather skirt, tights, and boots. STAFF: Friendly, approachable, and professional. read more

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This is a cute place to have "American high tea " I'm a tad biased being a English I know all about high and afternoon cream teas and haven't found anything here in MN that resembles what it's truly like back in the UK That said this place is trying and is cute and whimisal and the inside decor is inviting and the themed teas are especially popular They sell out very quickly We attended one with some older relatives who seemed to enjoy it I think for what food you get the price wasnt badly bad - there was not much selection for tea and tbh I don't think MN are hugely into the tea game yet It's nice to do an event that a lot of people aren't familiar with They have a large parking lot so easy access read more

The Mad Hatter - Tea Rooms Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

3.5/5 stars -- This place is cute and cozy and we all need a bit of whimsy in our lives! I highly recommend going for one of the High Tea Experiences, otherwise you'll receive plastic takeout for dine-in and the food doesn't match the price. The website isn't up to date, I'll definitely be calling to plan out my next visit. The staff were very pleasant! read more

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Such a fun spot for a girl's day! You do have to make a reservation days in advance, so plan accordingly. That being said, the service is great along with the food. I got the chicken and waffles along with a mimosa! Definitely would want to try the high tea experience next time I go. read more

The Mad Hatter - Chicken and waffles and mimosa - Tea Rooms Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

The Mad Hatter is so darling! I went midday on a Friday with two girlfriends. It was pretty empty of patrons so nice and quiet with plenty of spots to sit. The room where you order is so well decorated and fun! The whole house is pretty delightful and charming. We got the hot blackberry chai latte, a hot crème brûlée tea, and the crème brûlée latte, plus an orange scone. All were absolutely delicious! They have a separate dining room for high tea, which I'll be back for! It sounds like you need a reservation for that. Plenty of parking available! read more

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This was such a fun experience to do with my son for my birthday. He really enjoyed pouring his own hot cocoa and sampling the yummy treats. The tea menu is huge and the waiter was incredibly helpful with selecting a tea to my liking. We couldn't finish our treats so we were thankful we were allowed to bring the rest home. I loved the ambiance but was a little disappointed if wasn't Queen of Hearts & Cheshire Cat themed like it's titled for the kids tea service. My son was really hoping to see more of that and maybe even staff dressed as the characters. I was however impressed with the service, tea and treat offerings, gift shop, walk in coffee shop, cleanliness and the fact that tip was already included. I highly recommend a visit. We'll be back in the summer to try the coffee shop and hopefully sit at their outside patio which has a lovely landscaping. read more

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Claire made our tea experience exceptional! Beautiful and fun setting, delicious food, and excellent service -- I recommend The Mad Hatter to everyone! read more

It was my 2nd time at this cute place. This time it was for the Christmas tea with my niece and sister. The tea started off with a chicken wild rice hotdish, the scones course included a cream scone and Christmas scone served with spiced Christmas Jam and Apple Butter & Sweet Cream. Both scones were soft and delicious. The savory course had Cranberry pecan chicken salad tea sandwich, cucumber mint tea sandwich, and few other offerings. The Cranberry Chicken Sandwich was by far my favorite out of everything . For dessert we were given a Christmas gift box of sweets. They had a separate menu for the kids. It was a very delightful experience with unlimited pots of tea. The service was very friendly and the staff was very knowledgeable. It's a place to be checked out for the experience alone. read more

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This place is the absolute cutest! The fact it used to be an actual home gives it the coziest vibe! We were here for their special Valentine's Tea and were blown away. Wr had a reservation for 6pm, but due to weather and traffic we ended up being super late. We called to let them know and they were super kind and understand. The food and tea were absolutely phenomenal! Thehe Charcuterie in a tea cup was cute and tasty. The scones raspberry white chocolate & vanilla cream with sweet cream, spiced berry jam, and lemon curd were perfectly sweet and crumbly. The savory course had a delightful array of options. And the TEA!!! They have an incredible selection of flavors and varieties. Plus, herbal (caffeine free) options. This is place I would go back to time and time again. read more

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If you're hoping to check this place out for the tea experience and dress up then I would say 4/5 and still recommend you to try it once if Bridgerton is your vibe. But overall the price, bland food and wow factor wasn't there for me that I feel like a 3/5 stars is the fair from my experience. The decor was nice but i did expect more. The tea selection was nice and it is nice to have endless tea during your meal. I did go during the Christmas tea time so it was a limited already selected menu. It is nice to get a little bit of something sweet and something savory- just wish there was a little bit more savory options. I was here for a friend's bday and they did charge us $6 to bring in a cake from outside and serve it in. Our server was a young woman who was very friendly and even took group photos for us and let us stay longer than 2 hours. I also appreciated the to go dessert box that's apart of the Christmas tea service. Not bad but also not good. Not really the place for groups larger than 4 due to limited seats/space- it is pretty much inside a house. There is a free parking lot out front. read more

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I love it here! Such a magical, warm and welcoming environment. You are bound to make lasting memories here!

Came to check this place out walked in nobody was in front to seat us- after we waited a few minutes I walked in to order to the side- tea wasn't good, food was bland and service was poor. Will not be going back. read more

No response whatsoever to inquiry about group reservation for Queens tea for my daughter's bridal shower. I even called thinking they didn't get the online request. Was told someone would call me back and they never did. read more

The Mad Hatter delivers a dainty and elegant experience with fragrant tea by the teapot, and tea party cuisine that is surprisingly very nice! I am a coffee person, and don't identify as a big tea party fan per se. But wow, this place is awesome! Dainty and elegant: You will drive through a gait and park in the lot of this riverside estate. As you walk up the steps of this nineteenth century abode you will feel more and more like a socialite. Indoors you are greeted and sat at a table. You will observe that your teacup is unique, as is every cup at every table! Fragrant tea by the teapot: from the selection of black, green and herbal tea we opted for the Jasmine and the Holdiay Tea. Tea is perfect every time due to an analog hourglass timer, see photo. . Tea party cuisine: think charcuterie with more gluten. Tiny sandwiches without crust have have clear flavor and pair wonderfully with hot tea. Scones accompanied by sturdy, tart jams met with slurps of jasmine tea and threw a miniature party on my palate. Tiny cups of wild rice hot dish provide a minuscule amount of familiar Minnesotan comfort, like "one warm spark in the heart of an arctic crystal." Tips: - check out the gift shop upstairs before you leave - If you're unsure which tea to choose, the jasmine tea really paired nicely with everything! - the city of anoka is extremely festive; Mad Hatter is one of its many great places to visit around Halloween and Christmas time. - other MN tea party options: St Paul Hotel, Minnesota Arboretum Tea Room read more

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My friend & I went here for their holiday tea. It was lovely. The food and service were both wonderful. The dining room was decorated beautifully for the holidays and they were even using Christmas themed dishes. This is the second time I've been here for tea and both times were so much fun. I would definitely recommend. read more

Had a fun Galentine's brunch with a group of friends and had a wonderful experience! Such a beautiful atmosphere with just as beautiful food. Our server was very attentive and kind! Cinnamon Roll - 8/10 soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. Deliciously topped with cream cheese frosting! A beautiful edible flower for presentation. Yum! Apple Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast - 10/10 HUGE servings and oh so delicious!!! I didn't need the syrup since the French toast was sweet enough alone. The pumpkin on the inside was sooooo good! I took my left overs home and I can't wait to finish it later. Breakfast Potatoes - probably one of the best breakfast potatoes I've had! There's a mix of normal potatoes and sweet potatoes. I've never had a mix of breakfast potatoes like this before but I definitely enjoyed them! Perfectly crispy. Would come again! read more

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Obviously a reference to Alice in Wonderland, and I didn't have a chance to order the famous Queen of Hearts tea that people were talking about, which was okay because I got some pretty good brunch. I thought my entire experience was not something I was used to and lovely. The restaurant was located inside what looked like a residential house-turned restaurant, which was quite new and interesting to me, and I was ready to embrace the change. Overall the food was pretty good in the most conventional manners. The hollandaise sauce enhanced the flavors of the crab cakes and tweedle puff, and the side potatoes and fries are pretty well-made. I got the combo skillet which contained kielbasa, ham, bacon, etc. along with eggs that I ordered as made sunny side up. Nothing exceptional to highlight, but nothing exceedingly constructive that I would offer, either! Just pretty good standard brunch food is how I would put what my friends and I ordered from the Mad Hatter. Oh, I must say the cinnamon roll looked amazing! We ordered the "crazy Alice" version if I remembered the name correctly, and the presentation was something else! It definitely allowed me to take a good photo prior to indulging in its sweetness. It was slightly hard despite the menu saying it's freshly baked, but putting some cream cheese frosting on top of a piece of cinnamon roll would make the experience more pleasant. I do not normally visit the area so I am not sure when the next time will be that I return to this establishment, but I do recommend it to those who want to experience some "old school fairy tale" vibes with themes that reflected somewhat older times! And if I do return, I would definitely love to try their tea, or even get a chance to go for the Queen of Hearts! read more

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The tea party is a really sweet experience to do with some friends. You get a little variety of everything but served in bite size portions on a three tier platter and vintage China. read more

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Fun times good food with a cute homey atmosphere. Serve with a nice smile We love meeting up here for lunch! read more

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Loved this place for a tea party themed brunch. Everything we had here was very cute and on theme. The pulled pork French toast was our favorite taste wise but definitely have to get the Fancy Tea Cakes for the full tea party effect read more

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This is just the cutest space, with the nicest staff! We went for Mothers Day high tea which was so special. There was a salad course, unlimited tea with dozens of options, both caffeinated and decaf. The high tea course had scones, savory, and dessert which includes cupcakes and macarons. Get a to go box ready, it's a filling amount! The staff are knowledgeable, kind, and check in often. The decor is so cute! A very fun experience read more

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Such a fun experience coming here for Christmas Tea. The atmosphere is on point, the service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious! I do agree with prior reviews - it's a bummer that the whole table shares one pot of tea. This could be tricky if you have different tastes. They do let you switch the tea out as much as you'd like though so that's helpful. I'd definitely return! read more

The Mad Hatter - Christmas Tea! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

Food was fun and tasty. Tea was so good! Service was very nice and we had a wonderful server. Ambiance could be brought up a notch. I believe they could do a better and more elaborate job of decorating. Needs to be a wow factor not just a "mediocre" decor. read more

The Mad Hatter, I'm torn. I wanted so badly to love this restaurant and the experience, but unfortunately didn't live up to the expectation and hype that I thought. I took my mom here for a special mother/daughter day, to cheer her up as she's going through chemotherapy for her cancer. My mom is British, born and raised in Wales and came here following marriage at age 23. With that said, we love our high tea and have had many lovely experiences enjoying that together (mostly in the UK). However, I found out about The Mad Hatter from a friend and thought it would be fun for us to do an afternoon high tea session. Here's my thoughts on the entire experience: * Distance: It was about an 1.25 hour long drive for us. If you don't live remotely close, I wouldn't encourage the drive as the experience wasn't worth it. Took longer to drive there than it did to entertain the entire experience. * Service: Upon arrival we were seated and staff was friendly. Our waitress asked what brought us in, which I thought was interesting since I had to schedule/ book this afternoon high tea several weeks in advance. Once I explained the visit she offered drink options (variety of teas or coffee). The selection of teas was nice, they were out of 3 choices (which so happened to be the most popular choices) but no price deduction was offered for them being out of those despite reservations made for this specific experience. When you select a flavor tea, that is the flavor tea for the table and you cannot order a different tea flavor (or multiple tea flavors) until that has been completed. So choose wisely, and remember flavor has to be a mutual agreement amongst all at the table. * Food/Presentation: I did request gluten free for my mother, which only one of the sandwiches was gluten free bread. They did apologize that they weren't able to fully accommodate. I found the amount of food even for two people to be quiet small/shallow compared to what you get at afternoon high tea in the UK. I appreciated the presentation, it looked very nice, but what I didn't appreciate (and would never happen in the UK) is having all that white empty space on the tiers. The food was extremely limited and the menu seemed to make it out like there would be a lot of selection and variety. Not so. Although afternoon high tea is not a full on lunch, this wasn't even a snack. Rather upsetting to find out that once you've exhausted the items on the tiers that is it - there's no refill, etc. *** After I compared our tiers to the menu I found we were missing several items - a sandwich and dessert. I commented to the waitress when she came back around and confirmed that the kitchen forgot to plate those items for us. We had already finished all tiers and at this point were quiet upset with the experience so far. They provided an apology but didn't offer to plate those missing items - no deduction in price occurred either for this mistake. Price: Keeping this short and sweet - too overpriced for the quality and quantity of food provided. Waitresses weren't accommodating, they were hard to track down and didn't check in on how things were from our experience. Environment: the environment is quaint and lovely. I like the look and feel of what they did to restore this home into a restaurant. We appreciated the history throughout the building and the fun bathrooms. The downside is that it is a historic home and with age comes things like cold and drafty rooms. Where we were seated it was very cold and draft. I had to keep my jacket on as did my mother. Our teas didn't stay warm for long either. They tried to add some warmth to the environment with a plug in flame fireplace, just for looks as it didn't omit any heat. I would encourage sealing of the windows and adding a space heater or temperature controlled electric fireplace to warm up the space. All in all, I would give The Mad Hatter a 6/10. My hope is this was just a bad day for the restaurant and it's not normally like this. With all of the unfortunate events that happened throughout our experience I wouldn't ever visit again, nor would my British mother. Too overpriced per person, especially for the quality and quantity of food, and the lack of present staff and distance traveled was icing on the cake. read more

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Absolutely loved my experience here! The whole place was very warm and welcoming. The tea itself was phenomenal and there were so many different options. (They do have mocktails and cocktails too) We got the Queen of Hearts high tea and it didn't disappoint. Got lots of sandwhiches and sweets. Staff was also amazing and made great recommendations and always made sure you got your tea when ready to try more. Even if you don't like tea I would highly recommend coming here with friends or family for a meal or cool experience. Definitely dress up if you go! read more

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Have always wanted to do a tea party and get dressed up in fun hats. Finally got the chance with some of my college girlfriends to try out the Mad Hatter. We each chose to do the Queen of Hearts tea which includes sweets and savory options with your tea. Our server helped us pick a couple of teas to start with and explained how to use the timer on the table to brew the right strength for each tea. They have a lot of tea options and it was so fun to get to enjoy them in these adorable teacups. The food came out in a three tier tower with little sandwiches, scones and desserts to par with the tea. Everything tasted good, but nothing really stood out to me. I also wasn't a big fan of how the staff rushed us. read more

Enjoyed brunch reservations for myself and children's tea service for my niece as part of our special day today. We dressed in our favorite dressed and added some tiaras and pearls and felt like princesses enjoying our tea in this beautiful, old mansion setting. We loved the food and the raspberry tea was our absolute favorite. Highly recommend for a fun, different dining experience. read more

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We recently returned to The Mad Hatter Tea House for Christmas tea and I had to come write another review about it because I highly recommend it! The place was decorated in vintage and classic christmas decor that immediately mad us feel festive, cozy and ready for some tea! We're had a perfect spot where we could set our 8 month old daughter up and could see outside and the whole room we were in, and we loved being able to watch everything come out and have a quiet area to relax and enjoy without it getting too busy and crowded. Our server was lovely, very down to earth and knowledgeable about the christmas tree menu and the classic brunch menu! My husband got the pumpkin french toast off the regular menu and I did the specialty christmas tea service. We started with an Earl Gray Lavender tea that was delicious!! My husband and even our daughter enjoyed it! Just floral enough and not super strong. The tea service also included an assortment of pastries, quiche, finger sandwiches and a chicken and wild rice casserole. Everything tasted great, the casserole in particular was a stand out, soo warm, cooked perfectly and amazing flavor! There were a couple scones with different topping that also stood out. The classic scone was my favorite, especially paired with the orange marmalade!!! My husband was a big fan of the christmas scone, said its exactly what he would want Christmas morning! In addition, he loved the french toast, and I agree it was very tasty! It's definitely very sweet, but the pumpkin and cream cheese combination you can't go wrong. We even got a couple mini desserts with the Christmas Tea service which we enjoyed with a christmas spice tea. This was such a perfect christmasy brunch and we plan to make it an annual event because we truly had such a great time! Thank you Mad Hatter for really perfecting such a fun christmas tradition!! Also, be site to check out the gift shop upstairs! A lot of handmade items, super cute teapots, we walked out with a magnet and loose trees of both flavors we enjoyed with brunch!! read more

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We come here every year for Christmas tea as party of our holiday tradition. $48 gets you a tower of tea treats sweet and savory, plus a pot of tea. Kids get either pink lemonade or hot chocolate in their own tiny teapot. (there are also booze options, though we never end up taking them). It's not at all cheap, but you get a LOT of food, including a to-go box of miniature cookies. I would say that the brunch options, at least the sweets, are not as good as the tea service. We have tried them, and didn't want to take our leftovers home, especially of the cinnamon roll (too doughy). Haven't tried the egg dishes yet because everyone always just wants to do tea! Definitely fun for a date, a special celebration, or just a tradition once in a while. read more

High quality food, intimate atmosphere, great for 2pm brunch!!! Paired with a lavender mimosa. Service was excellent which ....is so hard to find. Will def go back! read more

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I made reservations as a treat for my mother and her friends. The entire experience has me stuck between a three and a four star review. About a week before our reservations, which I booked online for the high tea, I was contacted four times within an hour by the restaurant to ask whether we would like brunch or tea. Frustrating before we even walked through the door. Upon arrival we were greeted and seated immediately. We all chose to add the additional first course which brought the tab to $50 per person. The food arrived and each guest was rationed 1/2 sandwich and a few thumb sized tarts. The desserts were also of miniature proportions. The scones were dry and left uneaten by most of our table. We did take them home. The ambiance is nice and kitschy, although not warm. Service was adequate, but $50 tip for a table of 5 did not feel warranted. We also heard the staff admonish a table waiting for their other guests about the time limit. That would have been okay but there were no other tables in our room. All in all a nice afternoon but not one worthy of $300. read more

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We had brunch here on a warm summer day. It was wonderful! Our server was Rachael, and she did a great job of advising and taking care of us before, during and after our meal. The setting is very charming and the food was even better! The only critique might be is that my friend found her chicken salad to be a bit dry. Otherwise, the food was plentiful and tasty. I would say It is a nice place for special occasions, but might be a bit spendy for going there on a weekly basis. Overall, I would highly recommend the Mad Hatter! read more

The Mad Hatter - French toast! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

Best high tea ever! They take their tea seriously and service is always exceptional! A must do with out of town visitors!

I called to book the Queen of Hearts tea service for two, letting the person I spoke to, who was the manager I later discovered, know that I was having issues with Resy when attempting to book online. The manager became gruff, if not bristling at the fact that I called rather than going online to make my reservation. Her response was "The reason you're having trouble is because we're fully booked for that day. Does that make sense to you?" I was stunned. I didn't even know what to say to that razor sharp, abrupt and sarcastic reply. My late husband and I used to visit here frequently, making the drive from Minneapolis on Sunday mornings for lovely brunches on the patio. So many other Yelp reviewers before me have already said the obvious: The manager is downright rude, unwelcoming and driving people away from what used to be a delightful place for tea. Thank you, but no thank you, I will never go back because of this manager -- and all this interaction took place solely on the telephone. (I've read other reviews on here, and cannot imagine how awful some felt being treated this way in-person.) read more

Did you know you could have your own tea party meal at Mad Hatter?!? This was my second time visiting and I will be back. The food appealed to everyone in our group. Plus, you don't have to love tea, but it's a plus if you do! If you want the full tea experience, you need to pre-order your tea service. (If you only want tea, you can order with your meal). The Queen of Hearts includes an assortment of Scones, Savories, Desserts & Unlimited Hot Tea. (See the 3 tiers of tea snacks in my pics). I asked for egg salad vs ham salad on my sandwich tier and they were wonderful and accommodated. If you want to share your tea, there is an up-charge per extra cup. This is a perfect place for anyone that wants a little escape. No hat required, but they have a cute shop upstairs if you want one. read more

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This place is had great views of the Mississippi River and the food is fantastic. Lauren did a great job serving us and they met my allergy requirements with no problems. We plan on coming back again. read more

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Cool location, unique experience, great teas, OK food. Overall, it's worth it to visit just for the experience and the tea! The food I wasn't personally very impressed with, especially for the price. I ordered the soup of the day, which I believe was some kind of veggie stew and the Mushroom Tweedle Puff from the brunch menu. However, my friend did really enjoy her Brie L T Sandwich, so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. The Rose Marzipan tea is delicious! read more

The Mad Hatter - Mushroom Tweedle Puff and Veggie soup-of-the-day - Tea Rooms Near Me - Anoka, Minnesota

Had high tea here with my sister a few months ago, and it was delectable. It was her first high tea and my third, but first at the Mad Hatter, and I liked that although the pot was shared, limitless new varieties could be ordered without having to finish the current pot. It was a great way to sample the tea menu. Service was unrushed, the china was beautiful, and the finger foods were filling. The dining room was lovely with views out to the porch and greenery behind the house. Afterward, we floated upstairs to the boutique and purchased some loose leaf teas to enjoy at home. read more

The food? Phenomenal! The service? Perfection! My partner and I went here for my birthday weekend, and now I wish I could go here EVERY weekend. read more

We got a 10am res. We got seated quick and ordered drinks. They're good at finessing those extra charges but I was ok with it because my Arny Palmy with the peach sizurp was shmangin. I got the brunch burger (medium) with the mixed shoe fries. Egg was runny on the burger and the burger was messy, greasy, and juicy it had me feelin some type of way. Wife wanted hot tea it was good. read more