“Even with a completely full parking lot they were able to seat us in 10 mins.I got the strawberry banana Dutch baby and it was absolutely for the wait 20 minute wait for it to cook. It had what looked like a full banana and 2 cups of fresh strawberries on top along with whip cream and a strawberry syrup. Also had a coffee and that was pretty standard, no complaints.My wife got a Northwoods hashbrown and she said it was also very delicious and filling. She also got an OJ that was very fresh, I think they squeezed it today. A little too pulpy in our opinion but still very good.Definitely beats going to the big franchises if you are willing to wait a little longer for food to come and pay a little more.Overall the bill came to just shy of $50 for the 2 of us.“
“I used to think of Olive Garden similar to Red Lobster; a place I might go on special occasions, but not somewhere I would go on regular days, due to high prices. This changed recently when my father passed away and my mother suggested we go to the location in Bloomington. She introduced me to the NeverEnding Soup & Salad. For a very reasonable price near lunchtime they would serve exactly what it says… bowl after bowl of soups. You can ask for the same soup or try different ones, your choice. In addition they bring out a large salad made up of lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, red onions, olives, peppers…with cheese if you like. We would order the salad without olives or peppers and no added cheese. Soup on the other hand I would have them add cheese. They don’t stop adding it until you tell them to stop either!I remember stories about Olive Garden trying to push wine onto customers, and customers taking advantage of the endless breadsticks. I don’t drink and I’m not that big a fan of bread, but their breadsticks are amazing.Recently we went on a weekend, when the soup & salad is $2 more, and at a busy time of day. I joined a waitlist online and without realizing it had provided my email address and agreed to receive advertising from them. The very first email was for a free appetizer (or dessert) with an adult entree, not the soup & salad. I started to look at the menu for their other items. We had looked at the menu before and thought it was mostly pasta dishes and or seafood. which I wasn’t particularly interested in. But now I realized they offered a steak as well. My mouth began to water. I’m not one for desserts, and theirs are decadent, but a free appetizer intrigued me. I chose the Burnsville location as its closer to where I live, plus currently there’s construction on the road by the Bloomington one.I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the building looked very similar if not exactly the same as the other location, on the inside. I had viewed the menu online and pre-chosen what I would order. The least decadent appetizer was meatballs, and because too much cow meat didn’t appeal to me, decided on the chicken Alfredo for my entree. I was going by myself.I had a feeling that the dishes were large amounts of food, and I was right. I knew I wouldn’t be able to eat it all, because in addition to the entree you also got either a soup or salad, and breadsticks, but had learned I could take food home with me. I hadn’t ever done it before, but I needed to today.The server was very pleasant and helpful with my coupon. My meal would have been $33 plus tax but with the coupon came out to only $22 including tax; not really expensive when you take in the service, amount of food and ambience. Because I was getting something free, I decided to tip more than my usual 25%. I give less if the service isn’t good, but I received excellent service.I was surprised when the Chef (or what appeared to be the chef) came to check up on me. It may have been the manager, but he was in a chef’s outfit. This really made me feel special! I hadn’t seen anyone like this at the Bloomington location, and I’ve been there several times.I was very impressed!“
“I don't usually dine in at Chick-fil-A but today we did. The food came out very fast for lunch rush and the staff here are great! I love how several of them working in the dining room had physical disabilities but were working so hard and so friendly! Thank you Chick-fil-A for hiring them! It made my experience even more enjoyable as it brought a smile to my face.“
“The food is really good and fresh. I just wish they had seating with a dining table next to the fireplace and not just chairs with side table. The atmosphere isn't the greatest, but customer service is good. I ordered and the order was messed up, missing a french bread. There needs to be a check to see if the orders are correct. I dropped customer service points for this. My daughter has had the same issues.“
“My phone map listed it as a lunch option. I picked it for the name. This was a winner. Nice sandwich shop. Hardy and warm sandwiches are available, not just cold cuts. I had a French dip with Swiss cheese and it was perfect. They have french fries that are cooked to order and they cook to perfection. The counter man noted my Angels baseball cap and tee and asked about my team, then told me about his (it is opening week of the baseball season.). It felt like a genuine care for connecting with his customers. He demonstrated that same genuine friendliness with everyone that came in while I was there. Everything was clean including the tables and booths. I love when food places have clean tables that are not at all sticky! I didn't look for or try a bathroom. I was reading a book and the counter man came by and took my tray even though there is a self serve trash can available and I had no expectation that anyone would take my trash for me. Oh, and did I mention how fast they were? All in all, this was worth the 19 minute detour I took to come here.“