Next up is a review for Sam's Deli & Bistro at 805 Government st.
Access: Not good. The accessible entrance is partially obscured by patio furniture, and some serious fenangling was needed to actually access the restaurant. (Luckily, the patio patrons were most kind and patient during the process.) Once inside, moving around was fairly easy, but indoor seating with a stroller was limited.
Food: My shrimp and avocado sandwich was ultra-fresh, if a bit bland. The chili was delicious, as was the peanut butter dessert square. Overall, a strong showing, and I will very likely return.
Service: Very good -- Fast, friendly.
Cost: A half-sandwich, a cup of chili, an Orangiata and a dessert square came to $15, which is somewhere between ok and somewhat pricey.
Baby Friendliness: Neither here nor there. Neutral clientele, and a bit quiet. Didn't investigate washrooms.
Overall Grade: B-
The good food and service elevate this tricky-to-access restaurant from a C-grade to a B-minus.
Next up is a temporary departure in subject matter -- stay tuned to find out what it will be!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
La Fiesta Cafe
Next up is La Fiesta Cafe! This gem can be found at 1001 Douglas st, though the entrance is off Broughton. When I went there, there were already two other strollermums happily seated and eating... this bodes well. :-)
Access: Very good! Two entrances means greater flexibility for manoeuvring around crowds, etc. The only improvement I could offer would be a wheelchair-access door-opening button. Moving around the restaurant was also pretty easy, and there were several tables where one could park a stroller without it being in the way.
Food: My chimichanga was delicious, and MASSIVE. It was possibly the biggest I've ever seen. Also, they serve Tater Tots by the bagful. If you are able to resist the urge to eat Tater Tots until the point of sickness, you are a better human being than I am.
Service: Friendly and prompt.
Cost: Pricey. My chimichanga, a small bag of Tater Tots, and a drink came to $17.50. However, this quantity of food could have been a filling lunch for TWO people; instead of leaving some to have for lunch the next day, though, I opted to eat Tater Tots until I nearly went blind. Word to the wise: given the immense portions, perhaps consider asking for half of your meal to be put into a takeout container.
Baby-Friendliness: Very baby-friendly, as was evidenced by the several other happy babies and toddlers I noticed during my visit. The noise level was lively without being loud. Otherwise, it was a bright, clean, pleasant place to lunch with my baby. I did not check out the bathrooms, so I cannot say whether there's a change table there or not.
Overall Grade: A!
Congratulations, La Fiesta Cafe, for nabbing StrollerFriendly's third ever A rating! You're in good company.
Stay tuned for more ratings... now that spring is finally here, it'll be more often that I'll be out, about, and needing a stroller-friendly lunch. Thanks for reading!
Access: Very good! Two entrances means greater flexibility for manoeuvring around crowds, etc. The only improvement I could offer would be a wheelchair-access door-opening button. Moving around the restaurant was also pretty easy, and there were several tables where one could park a stroller without it being in the way.
Food: My chimichanga was delicious, and MASSIVE. It was possibly the biggest I've ever seen. Also, they serve Tater Tots by the bagful. If you are able to resist the urge to eat Tater Tots until the point of sickness, you are a better human being than I am.
Service: Friendly and prompt.
Cost: Pricey. My chimichanga, a small bag of Tater Tots, and a drink came to $17.50. However, this quantity of food could have been a filling lunch for TWO people; instead of leaving some to have for lunch the next day, though, I opted to eat Tater Tots until I nearly went blind. Word to the wise: given the immense portions, perhaps consider asking for half of your meal to be put into a takeout container.
Baby-Friendliness: Very baby-friendly, as was evidenced by the several other happy babies and toddlers I noticed during my visit. The noise level was lively without being loud. Otherwise, it was a bright, clean, pleasant place to lunch with my baby. I did not check out the bathrooms, so I cannot say whether there's a change table there or not.
Overall Grade: A!
Congratulations, La Fiesta Cafe, for nabbing StrollerFriendly's third ever A rating! You're in good company.
Stay tuned for more ratings... now that spring is finally here, it'll be more often that I'll be out, about, and needing a stroller-friendly lunch. Thanks for reading!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Beirut Express Lebanese Food
As a bit of background, I am unsure about how to remain unbiased in my reviews of any Lebanese or Vietnamese restaurants I come across. The reason for this bias is that I once lived in Ottawa, which is deliciously overrun with top-quality shawarma and pho spots. Hence, I have been spoiled.
However, my random selections have inevitably led me to a Lebanese restaurant, and I will try to be fair in my evaluation of the food at...
Beirut Express Lebanese Food at 787 Fort st!
Access: Ok. Getting in the (sans-wheelchair-button) door was no more difficult nor easier than anywhere else. Navigating in the restaurant was tight, and getting to the till involved minorly disrupting other patrons. There was also only one table at which a stroller could be comfortably pulled up -- luckily, that one table was open.
Food: Not great. The falafel was a bit dry, and the sauces and veggies packed no punch. Even the normally-zesty pickled turnip was bland.
Service: Good. Fast, efficient, and friendly.
Cost: Ok-- A big (and filling) falafel shawarma and an Orangiata soda was just under $10.
Baby-Friendliness: Ok. Bustling atmosphere of busy street is good, and the staff was kind. Lack of places to park a stroller wasn't great, though. Also, I am unsure whether there was a washroom, and did not check about a change space. No obvious, comfortable spots to breastfeed.
Overall Grade: C-
The good service and relative stroller accessibility save Beirut Express from a D grade. Next up, another Mexican restaurant! Stay tuned...
However, my random selections have inevitably led me to a Lebanese restaurant, and I will try to be fair in my evaluation of the food at...
Beirut Express Lebanese Food at 787 Fort st!
Access: Ok. Getting in the (sans-wheelchair-button) door was no more difficult nor easier than anywhere else. Navigating in the restaurant was tight, and getting to the till involved minorly disrupting other patrons. There was also only one table at which a stroller could be comfortably pulled up -- luckily, that one table was open.
Food: Not great. The falafel was a bit dry, and the sauces and veggies packed no punch. Even the normally-zesty pickled turnip was bland.
Service: Good. Fast, efficient, and friendly.
Cost: Ok-- A big (and filling) falafel shawarma and an Orangiata soda was just under $10.
Baby-Friendliness: Ok. Bustling atmosphere of busy street is good, and the staff was kind. Lack of places to park a stroller wasn't great, though. Also, I am unsure whether there was a washroom, and did not check about a change space. No obvious, comfortable spots to breastfeed.
Overall Grade: C-
The good service and relative stroller accessibility save Beirut Express from a D grade. Next up, another Mexican restaurant! Stay tuned...
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