I've been here for breakfast before and enjoyed it. Today my boyfriend and I decided to have lunch and it was a thoroughly bad experience.
First, I noted when I went to the bathroom the crates of boxes of Krusteaz pancaked mix in the back. If I wanted Krusteaz pancakes I'd make them at home. I was disappointed to discover that's how B&P makes their pancakes.
Second, the service throughout the meal was horrible. I'm not sure which guy was even our waiter and they all seemed to be doubling as table washers and waiters. I ordered Diet Coke and was given a glass of Coke. When I asked to have it replaced, the waiter didn't say anything and turned away. Later I was brought a can of Diet Coke by someone else.
My boyfriend ordered salmon for lunch and when it came out it was completely overcooked. It was covered in white on the top - an indicator of being overcooked. He tried to eat it but it was horrible and he sent it back. The next piece they sent out was also overcooked, but not as badly so he ate that one. I had a goat cheese chicken salad and the dressing had zero flavor and the tomatoes were mushy and flavorless as well. It was disappointing all around.
Bread and Porridge makes itself out to be a cozy original restaurant, but really it seems like an overpriced diner to me with nothing special to offer on the menu, making pancakes from box mix, and cooks who aren't versed in preparing the foods properly. The wait staff is completely inattentive, as well.
Cons: Overpriced bland food.
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