9W Diner

Went here a few times. One time, they forgot a sandwich that I ordered over the phone. Today, my BEC (Bacon, egg and cheese) sandwich wasn’t good. The bacon was way overdone. At $7 (before tax) for a BEC, it should be amazing!!! Prices are high for a diner and pretty high compared to Lox down the street.

Very fresh and delicious food! Clean and quiet! Presentations are great!

I had a good experience. Service and staff were friendly and inviting. Seating and atmosphere were comfortable, a touch romantic for an afternoon breakfast alone, but still pleasant. Coffee was fresh and not excessively bitter, and the food was cooked to perfection. I suppose it might make you wonder, "why 4 stars?" The reason is because despite all of this things, the food was boring. While the plating and texture were something of a knowledgeable and experienced chef, the flavor made me feel as though they were afraid to take any risk. I worried for a moment that I was only having covid symptoms but the bold flavor of the coffee reassured me. I had specifically chosen an omelet with chorizo, as well as French toast because I knew that they typically have happy pops of vibrant flavor. It just fell kind of flat, like maybe the chef was preparing a meal for someone too old to handle complex notes of spice. I would love to eventually come back, have a better meal, and make this a 5 star review but I just seek a little more ambition from the kitchen. Thank you for having me. I'll be seeing you.