Thought we should try somewhere new and this place gets rave reviews. Went mid morning when there was a very short line. Greeter gave us overly-detailed instructions on how the self-service system operated as if we had never been in a cafe before. Made us squish up to the people in front to shorten the line even though it was already very short.
At the counter, many of the instructions of the greeter (e.g. where to find silverware and coffee) were repeated.
Room echoed a lot. Very noisy. Dark, dingy even. Couldn't see the kitchen so could not tell if it was clean.
Not overly impressed with our meals. Mine was eggs Benedict with huge quantity of different meats (good) but very, very salty (bad).
Coffees were self service in different pots graduated from weak on left to strong on right but many of the pots were empty.
Several different people came round to ask if everything was OK. Too many! IMO, a restaurant should have confidence in itself and not need to ask.
We hated the noise levels, the fairly dark space, having to wait in line to order, and being bossed around while waiting in the line - especially the order to squeeze up against the people in front. The noise levels were really bad and we got out as soon as we could.
Our favorite breakfast place is Harry's on Bagby/Taft. No waiting in line (served at table), light, airy, quiet, friendly but not officious, delicious food, extensive menu (Greek, Latin, American), and a visible and very clean kitchen. It's always good to try somewhere new but we won't be going back to the Breakfast Klub.
Pros: Huge portions
Cons: Lines, officious (""helpful"") staff, noisy, mediocre food
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