I ate here when it first opened back in 2002 and, after reading the scathing reviews on Citysearch I was really bummed out -- the dinner I had wasn't bad at all. I hadn't thought about it again until a friend recommended their Sunday brunch.
We had a party of seven and, although the service wasn't especially attentive, it was better that way -- we were all much more focused on hanging out with one another than having some fancy epicurian experience. The doors open, plus there is outdoor seating for smokers who like to light up after a meal on a nice day. And the brunch deal is a real steal -- ten dollars gets you grub, OJ and coffee which is just perfect for people like me on a NYC-work-in-entertainment budget. If you go on a Sunday you're privvy to checking out the pedestrian mall on Orchard Street.
Pros: cheap eats, outdoor seating, cute decor
Cons: so-so service
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