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    4.4 (928 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Menu 7/2026
    Allena C.

    My friend and I were in the neighborhood and wanted to stop by for a late lunch around 1:45 pm. One of the waitstaff told us there was a table being cleared and cleaned for us and that we could wait on the side until we were called. However, the host told us to scan the QR code to put our name on the waitlist. Realizing there were a few others ahead of us and that the wait could be around 30 minutes, we decided to hop back into our car, which was parked about 50 feet from the restaurant. Surprisingly, we received a text 5-10 minutes later informing us that our table was ready. It seemed like there may have been some confusion between the host and waitstaff. We were seated in a tiny corner at a long table with bar stools. We inquired about the table that the waitstaff had initially told us was being cleared for us, but the host informed us that all those tables were reserved for larger parties of 3 or 4 and that we would have to wait another 30 minutes for one of those tables. Yet, it was 2 pm, and it seemed like more tables were becoming available. Unfortunately, we weren't offered a more comfortable table to dine at, so we just settled for the bar stools. That was disappointing. *** OUR PICKS *** FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH ~ fried chicken, rosemary focaccia, sun-dried tomato aioli, arugula. The focaccia bread was pillowy soft, the aioli had a spicy kick, and the chicken was crispy yet tender inside. Overall, it was a good sandwich. I do think it would benefit from having a few more toppings, such as sliced red onions, tomatoes, and/or a pickle, so diners have the option to add some freshness and texture. The only vegetable included was the arugula. 4/5 CRISPY YUKON GOLD CREAMER POTATOES ~ whole grain mustard crème fraîche. These were tasty, crispy potatoes, and the crème fraîche was flavorful. A great pairing with the sandwich. 4.5/5 My friend and I decided to split the sandwich and potatoes since this was a late lunch. It was just the perfect amount to satisfy us while still being light enough that we could have dinner at a reasonable time. Aside from the seating experience, we had an enjoyable meal. I wasn't quite sure why the host assumed more people would be coming in for lunch that late in the afternoon, especially with the kitchen closing at 3 pm. Honestly, the food here is pretty good, and if we had been given a better table, especially since it was already past 2 pm, the experience would have been 5 stars.

    Sanna A.

    If you're looking for a brunch spot with plenty of vegan options, look no further! This charming little brunch spot offers a great selection of vegan-friendly dishes, along with something for everyone. There's plenty of seating, the portions are generous, and everything we ordered was delicious. We tried several breakfast plates, and each one was flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a great place for brunch, whether you're vegan or not!

    Storefront. No online queue so you gotta scan a QR code.
    Michael S.

    Don't come here with any party larger than 4, because they won't have space for you. I had a group of six, we've been waiting for over an hour and a half, and for the last hour, there's been zero parties ahead of us, yet smaller parties ( waiting for 20 min or less) are getting in before us. I get that this place is capacity constrained but how the hell is this possible? I guess if we separated into small groups we should have gotten in sooner but why is that not explicitly written anywhere? Given the wait, this better be the best Goddamn brunch that ever existed. Update: it's good, but not worth waiting more than 45 minutes for. If the line is that long or longer, go somewhere else. It's not worth that long of a wait. It is frustrating because they refuse to give us a timeframe on when we could get seated, and this is honestly one of the worst places I've been to in terms of transparency for seating times. That being said, food was decently priced (ordered 5 dishes for 6 people and shared family style), and of decent quality. We ordered the French toast, big spoon (medium poached eggs), muesli, house hash, fried chicken & biscuit, and three nitro cold brews. After tax, 5% surcharge and tip, it came out to just over $150. The main reason for the rating is simple - no group, regardless of size should have to wait two hours to be seated, where smaller parties are "prioritized" over others. That's a failure of planning and the seating chart organizationally, and blaming customers is... A really poor excuse.

    Big Hash
    Suzette L.

    I ordered the House Hash with my egg sunny side up and it was scrumptious. The short rib was tender, the potatoes were crispy, and letting the yolk run over everything made it. Big portion and well worth it. I would order it again. Tip : Don't come in a big group after opening time it would be hard to find a large table.

    House Hash (bottom), matcha latte (top left), chai latte (top right)
    Judy J.

    Arrived Saturday morning within an hour of opening to avoid waiting, and luckily there was no wait! The ambiance is nice and modern. SERVICE Fantastic! Both the hostess and our server were amazing. The food came out quickly and water was topped off multiple times. FOOD I got the House Hash and it definitely looked better than it tasted. The short rib was very tender but could use more time marinating/seasoning. The amount of crème fresh was very overwhelming on the palate and sadly took over the entire dish. Potatoes were overcooked. Matcha Latte was yummy and came with a cube of sugar. My sister liked the Chai Latte. Maybe next time I'll try a brunch cocktail, but there are so many other delicious brunch spots in the area.

    Hangtown Fry Swedish Society Pancakes Breakfast Panini
    Waverley H.

    We walked in and were seated in less than five minutes even though it was pretty packed and lively inside. We shared the breakfast panini which was solid and satisfying. We also tried the swedish society pancakes. The hangtown fry was probably the most unique. Overall good food and easy seating.

    Chinese chicken salad
    Karina S.

    I've walked by this spot a few times and always see a lot of people waiting in line/for a table on the weekends, so was curious to try. It took around 1hr between when I joined the Yelp waitlist and when we got seated. I had the Chinese chicken salad, which was pretty standard and solid. My friend got the breakfast panini and thought the same. Perhaps we ordered wrong (swedish pancakes and short rib seem popular!), but did not fully understand the hype + 1hr wait. The restaurant interior was pretty packed and a bit noisy.

    Tuna melt
    Tony B.

    This place is pretty awesome. Great atmosphere with a massive bar and a sunken kitchen. The street side windows do open fully creating a nice breeze. Came for a Monday lunch and it had a nice crowd which is a testament to the great value. Amazing flavor and reasonable price point. I think I just had the best tuna melt I've ever eaten. I also was quite impressed with the muesli . Photos say it best.

    Kenzie T.

    Cute place with good food options. Kinda loud, but had enough options for everyone. Some cheaper options for smaller plates, robust drink menu for coffee and cocktails. Felt a little costly to me, but we would come back again! Recommend getting coffee and one of the specials.

    Pancakes - a la carte
    Makena L.

    So delicious! I really liked the chicken and biscuit. The chicken was perfectly crunchy outside and juicy inside, the biscuit was soft and buttery, and the hot honey added a nice kick. My friend got the pancakes and they looked so fluffy! Service is quick and friendly too. It's a cute vibe inside too! It took about 10 minutes for our party of 4 to be seated at a table, even though the queue said it would be a 25-35 minute wait. If you see a long wait, perhaps don't lose hope too quickly and stay nearby in case you get called early. They do release your reservation 15 minutes after notifying you the table is ready. Also, when making a reservation, there's an option to choose exclusively either the bar or a dining table. If you'd like to prioritize conversation during your meal, I'd try to choose exclusively the dining table! It was a harder to hear at the bar.

    Breakfast Panini and tomato soup
    Pro R.

    Amazing food and great portions! Since this spot is very popular, the service was not the greatest. Took a bit for server to come to our table and reup the champagne. Overall recommend to get there early and put your name on the reservation.

    Swedish Society Pancakes
    Andrew A.

    Honestly might have just found my new favorite brunch spot. Don't come with a large group unless you're ready for a wait. Even for 2 people at 11:30am, the wait was around 30 minutes. But the wait is worth it. We each got a cocktail- I got this bourbon chai tea cocktail that was amazing and my friend got an espresso martini that she really enjoyed. We shared an order of the Swedish pancakes, I got the Chinese chicken salad, and she got the tuna melt. Everything was delicious. The Swedish pancakes are ADDICTIVE- great flavor and great texture. I was stuffed and still kept going back for more. The Chinese chicken salad is a contender for best salad in the city in my opinion. And the tuna melt was BIG and very flavorful. On other tables, many of the dishes we didn't order looked so good and I almost regretted not getting more (until I realized I was super full). I need to go back and explore the menu more. The staff were super friendly and helpful for recommendations. I will be back.

    Chai Latte
    Zofia S.

    A cozy, quiet breakfast spot with a relaxed feel at Wooden Spoon. I ordered the chai latte, Swedish Society pancakes, and the salmon scramble. The entrées were good, just nothing that particularly stood out overall, but it was an enjoyable meal and I left satisfied. The salmon scramble was my favorite. It was super creamy, the arugula balanced it nicely, and the potatoes were really crispy. Really lovely dish. The fruit it came with, though, didn't taste particularly fresh and was better left off the plate. The ambiance was a highlight. The space felt very cozy and quiet, especially since we went a little after 8am, which made for a relaxed experience. Service was also fast and attentive. The chai latte, however, was disappointing. It tasted really watery and didn't resemble a chai latte at all. I wasn't able to finish it. That said, the restaurant kindly removed it from our bill, which was appreciated. Overall, a positive experience great atmosphere, even if the food was more on the simple side.

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    Ask the Community - Wooden Spoon

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Not that I saw!

    Do you still have vegan egg substitutes?

    Yes, they do -- I got some this morning (16 November 2023) :-)

    Is it full table service or do you have to order from a counter?

    Full sservice! Great staff

    Does this restaurant has Gluten Free Options?

    Yes, they do -- anything noted on their menus as "gf", currently 8 items spread across their breakfast and lunch menus :-)

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes - they have housemade vegan chorizo

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    No. Just regular. On July 27th a mimosa cos t$9

    How bad is the parking in the area?

    Depends what time of day. Weekday mornings should be ok - can probably get a resident spot.

    Do they serve real maple syrup or is it the fake stuff like Log Cabin or, even worse, corn syrup?

    It is the real deal, I checked with them and they affirmed that's its genuine maple syrup.

    Does the "(v)" on the menu stand for vegetarian or vegan?

    It stands for vegetarian. I went there yesterday and asked.

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