Elizabeth Esther Cafè

Up until the very end, we were actually having a decent experience. A group of longtime friends and I were out to dinner catching up, the service was fine, and we were genuinely enjoying ourselves. Like anyone having a good time, we lost track of time. As we were getting ready to leave, a couple walked in, sat at the bar, and ordered drinks, so we assumed the establishment was still open since new guests were still being served. When that couple went to leave, the wife loudly announced, “Sorry we stayed so late past closing time,” clearly directed at us. It was extremely uncomfortable and felt intentional. They appeared to be close friends with the bartender, and it came across as though they were used to indirectly get us to leave instead of staff addressing us directly. If we were past closing time, the staff could have simply come over and politely let us know. That would have been professional and respectful. Having another customer call us out in a passive aggressive way was awkward and unnecessary. It is unfortunate, because what had been a pleasant experience up until that moment ended on a really sour note and left a bad taste in our mouths at the very end of our service. I definitely won’t be returning.

This was our second time coming in, our first time was exceptional, thus the return. Our waitress this morning was disappointing to say the least. We got the feeling that she just did not like us. I ordered a coffee cake for our table to try as an " appetizer" when our brunch was brought our i asked if she forgot the coffee cake, her response was simply I did, do you want it now? No now we have our food, no apology nothing. We had coffee had to request refills, my husband's sausage gravy over biscuit was cold, my fruit was mushy the strawberry and 1 blackberry were good tge rest not. :( . We had high expectations and were so sadly disappointed. I'm happy to spend 100.00 on 4 for breakfast, but I'd like the service to at least be decent. Had this been our first experience it would surely be our last. Our first visit left me posting pictures and praises and excitement to return. This first left all 4 of us disappointed and definitely not recommending anyone to go.

My entire issue was with the food and nothing else. I got a bagel with lox. It was…unfortunate. Criminal, even, for what they charged for it. It was like someone took a Thomas bagel and kind of half microwaved it before throwing a smattering of cream cheese and couple of tiny slices of salmon with a handful dried out capers. It was flavorless and tough. So yeah, probably won’t be coming here again, which is sad, because the service was fine and the atmosphere was pretty cute.

Wonderful atmosphere with a romantic colonial ambiance. Classy and comfortable. Excellent friendly service. The menu offered many meal options. The food quality/preparation was sadly mixed. The soups were outstanding, both the chicken vegetable & onion. The entrees we had: meatloaf, chicken Parmesan, and chicken Margarita. The meatloaf was very uneventful. The chicken Margarita was flavorful but the chicken was tough and chewy. The chicken Parmesan was excellent. We didn't have dessert. The wine was priced fairly and the ice tea was good. We would go back again but would amend our food choices.

Was there for lunch with a friend, and we were the only patrons during our time there. The atmosphere was great, quiet except for staff working and talking in the kitchen.