The food was pretty bad and I took a visitor from out of state there because of how good it had been in the past.. Not fresh, missing ingredients, the only thing that was delicious was the chips and guacamole. Green beens cooked in old oil, bread not grilled, cheap cheese and store bought bread for sourdough. Used to be better. Picture shows how much food we left behind because it wasn’t edible. They graciously remade one of the sandwiches which was missing bacon and barbecue sauce had dried out cheese food slice, on the barely toasted bread. This was supposed to be a grilled cheese with pulled pork, bacon, and barbecue sauce on sourdough. This was an occasion they should’ve offered something back as they admitted they were training a new cook. But whoever was doing the training, never should’ve allowed that food out of the kitchen.
Jesse Phillips
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September 04, 2023
Service was great. The food tasted fine but came out quite cold like it had been sitting for a long time. Both meals were cold too so it wasn't a matter of one being done too quickly. They'd just been sitting.
I will say the French fries were quite good, even though they weren't hot.
The outdoor seating was ok.
They didn't have a drink menu; there is apparently a digital version but it was not working. Even if it had been, I would have wanted a paper copy.
Kenneth DeHaan
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July 30, 2024
I rarely write reviews, so this review means a lot personally. I truly appreciated the level of service I received here. Our waitress was kind and patient, super helpful too and went out of her way to meet our needs. Then, I assume, a manager stopped by and I was blown away by the fact that he could speak my native language nearly fluently. It was super nice to be able to converse with the Manager in our language as he checked in on us and had a nice brief chat. Finally, I love the ambiance of the place. I would recommend.
Rach C
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April 04, 2023
Had a really nice Sunday lunch here. We sat out in the patio area that had tons of beautiful windows. The blood orange gose was one of my favorites I’ve ever had. We opted for the Parmesan fries as a starter and man were they good! The server brought some ranch and that was hands down some of the best ranch I’ve had. I got the quesadilla with grilled chicken and it was a little messy but had a nice flavor to it. My boyfriend opted for the Hawaiian pizza and really enjoyed it. He took his leftovers home and ate them that night. I’d definitely like to go back and sit outside. A really neat little spot to get a bite and drink !
Jon Seilkop
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April 29, 2023
What a great place to grab a very good meal with attentive service. Ordered the Black and Blue Burger with fries. Tried their Smore Dessert. Burger was cooked beautifully Medium Rare as requested. The fries were perfectly crisp and delicious. The Smores are worth trying if you're a chocolate lover. The Fork is one of my Favorite Places to eat now...
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The food was pretty bad and I took a visitor from out of state there because of how good it had been in the past.. Not fresh, missing ingredients, the only thing that was delicious was the chips and guacamole. Green beens cooked in old oil, bread not grilled, cheap cheese and store bought bread for sourdough. Used to be better. Picture shows how much food we left behind because it wasn’t edible. They graciously remade one of the sandwiches which was missing bacon and barbecue sauce had dried out cheese food slice, on the barely toasted bread. This was supposed to be a grilled cheese with pulled pork, bacon, and barbecue sauce on sourdough. This was an occasion they should’ve offered something back as they admitted they were training a new cook. But whoever was doing the training, never should’ve allowed that food out of the kitchen.
Service was great. The food tasted fine but came out quite cold like it had been sitting for a long time. Both meals were cold too so it wasn't a matter of one being done too quickly. They'd just been sitting. I will say the French fries were quite good, even though they weren't hot. The outdoor seating was ok. They didn't have a drink menu; there is apparently a digital version but it was not working. Even if it had been, I would have wanted a paper copy.
I rarely write reviews, so this review means a lot personally. I truly appreciated the level of service I received here. Our waitress was kind and patient, super helpful too and went out of her way to meet our needs. Then, I assume, a manager stopped by and I was blown away by the fact that he could speak my native language nearly fluently. It was super nice to be able to converse with the Manager in our language as he checked in on us and had a nice brief chat. Finally, I love the ambiance of the place. I would recommend.
Had a really nice Sunday lunch here. We sat out in the patio area that had tons of beautiful windows. The blood orange gose was one of my favorites I’ve ever had. We opted for the Parmesan fries as a starter and man were they good! The server brought some ranch and that was hands down some of the best ranch I’ve had. I got the quesadilla with grilled chicken and it was a little messy but had a nice flavor to it. My boyfriend opted for the Hawaiian pizza and really enjoyed it. He took his leftovers home and ate them that night. I’d definitely like to go back and sit outside. A really neat little spot to get a bite and drink !
What a great place to grab a very good meal with attentive service. Ordered the Black and Blue Burger with fries. Tried their Smore Dessert. Burger was cooked beautifully Medium Rare as requested. The fries were perfectly crisp and delicious. The Smores are worth trying if you're a chocolate lover. The Fork is one of my Favorite Places to eat now...