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    The Wooden Spoon

    4.1 (454 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
    Izabella S.

    Super cute brunch place! This location is super small so try and time when you go. The kitchen is in the same area as the eating room which, for at least when I was there, made the AC super cold and made the food cool down significantly. Service was great and pretty quick. The western omelet was really good, plenty of cheese. Their hashbrowns had a nice crisp to them/ their sourdough toast was buttered and very crispy, I really enjoy a good slice of sourdough. The burrito was also really good, packed full. Chose chorizo as the meat and it was very tasty. Also tried the lemon ricotta pancakes which were the perfect amount of sweet and zest. They're regular pancakes topped with a raspberry sauce and lemon zest. I would definitely come back but aim for an outdoor seat.

    Heather B.

    We tried this cute breakfast and brunch joint this past weekend. It's a small place and was very full on a Saturday at brunch. The service was still pretty good considering how busy it was. The two servers who both waited on us at different times were great but different personalities. One was a little bossy but I liked her and got the got the giggles a couple of times when you could tell she got a tad annoyed with customers who just didn't listen. The other one was extremely sweet. I enjoyed watching them handle a lot of tables with just the 2 of them. Good team! We both got the French Feast Royale. Two eggs, meat, hash browns, and French toast. The platter is $14.50. Their house coffee is very good. We both enjoyed our breakfast! They sell some breads and I want to try their cinnamon rolls next time too! This is definitely a local spot close by we will be trying again. We saw some of the wraps and burgers coming out to others eating lunch and they looked yummy.

    The chuy dilla, basket of tots.
    Graham L.

    Food - pretty good Service - ok Ambiance - may need a refresh This is the OG location of their 2 restaurants (other is right near Brobeck's bbq.) Maybe seating for 20, place has been here since at least 2005 or earlier. Lots of bkfast/lunch choices including the panwich. IMHO the other location is a bit more cozy/less crowded but they may specialize more in takeout as this is across Quivira from JCCC. Quesadilla I had is good if a bit expensive (2/26/2024) - stubborn inflation @ fault. Great tots in a basket though.

    Apple Cider Pancakes
    Jake M.

    Really nice little diner . I like that they make their own bread , they offer gluten free pancakes . The service was good . They use farm fresh eggs . You can tell by the color of the yolk they use good ingredients here . Thank you

    Christine V.

    It's very small space, good coffee and good service. My friend ordered a hamburger-rare and got it well done. I ordered an over easy egg that wasn't cooked properly either. I also thought the prices were a little steep one biscuit and gravy with egg was $12.

    The Ultimate Burrito
    Gema A.

    Now, I just want to preface by saying that I ordered to go and did not eat in.. so maybe my experience would've been better, had I dined in. I decided to give this place a try after seeing lots of positive reviews. I ordered the ultimate burrito with sausage.. but definitely did not receive sausage, i'm honestly not sure what kind of meat they decided to add to the burrito but it was very dry. The ultimate burrito is supposed to have pico in it, but i also didn't get any pico. I think the burrito would be elevated with some avocado in it. The hash browns were just your ordinary hash browns, nothing great. My s/o ordered the biscuits and gravy and the texture was not good... the biscuits and gravy had a strange smell to them and they just were not good at all. I really wanted to like this place but i'm not sure I can recommend it.

    Caramel Macchiato Pancakes with Sausage Patties
    Tori G.

    Such a delicious and wonderful hole in the wall restaurant! The staff was super friendly and always on top of our drinks. Everything in this restaurant is homemade which makes this place truly unique. Will be going back!

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    Thank you, Samantha! We look forward to serving you again.

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    if youre looking for a mom and pop type place this is it. slower vibe. good breakfast food. the hashbrown bake is it.

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    Excellent food, service, and environment. Cozy family owned. Breakfast was delicious! I would definitely add this to my GO TO spots.

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    Thank you Marilyn!

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    We have tofu to replace any meats. We can do vegan wraps and burritos using tofu.

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