Whether it's for a quick breakfast or a casual lunch, The Buffalo Grille is definitely a local haunt for the neighborhood. The format is simple: order at the counter, find a table, fetch your own water and condiments and eventually someone will call out your name to pick up the food.
It's a sizeable spot with plenty of seating and some limited outdoor seating as well. It might feel like a senior citizen's hour sometimes (#1) and it's very family oriented. There's never an issue with the parking and the bathrooms are also decent. Occasionally there are lines during the weekend, but I've managed to come here line-free most of the time.
The menu is a solid variety of American brunch favorites, along with a touch of Mexican breakfast and some sandwiches, salads, and soups. The food isn't glamorous by any stretch but some things worth noting:
* Buffalo burger is a thin "buffalo meat" patty that feels no different than a regular patty. Not worth it.
* Their hashbrowns are super crispy and I wish the portion was a bit more.
* Huevos rancheros and huevos con papa are not mind blowing, but the I do love the sausage patties. No thanks on the migas with those excessive onions.
* When in doubt, go with an omelette. They're hearty, affordable, and stuffed quite nicely.
I love the counter where all the condiments, drinks, and utensils are. The have a bunch of hot sauce bottles and a hot syrup dispenser. I love being able to get the water and napkins at my leisure versus summoning the staff for more. They're a nice bunch but I've had enough order snafus here to expect a mishap here and there.
This isn't going to be priority spot for the weekend brunch hour or weekday lunch, but it'll do whenever I'm looking for food in West U.
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(#1) Ok. All the time. read more