My wife was introduced to Brick Cafe a month ago by a friend. They went for brunch enjoyed themselves. The next week, my wife and I went there for dinner. With the exception of the door always flying open in the cold wind, it was very nice. \r
So, when a group of us (12) wanted to throw a surprise birthday party for a close friend on a Tuesday night recently, I recommended Brick Cafe. \r
My wife, an expert baker, and the celebrant's close friend, wanted to make her a cake and bring it in. \r
This is where the trouble began. First, Brick wanted to refuse. Well, all right. They have a point. But, then they agreed, but wanted to charge us 35.00 for the privelege.\r
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Okay. Well, which is it?\r
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Here's where it got really nasty, though. When we asked if they could waive the charge, saying that, in a short four weeks time, we were bringing in a total of 16 covers, that we live close by, that we eat out a great deal, that the group would balk and go somewhere else, we were told, flat-out, 'We don't need your business.'\r
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Wow. \r
Nice. \r
You don't allow food to be brought in? Or, you just want to charge us for the privelege? Pick a policy. I can understand either one. \r
But, telling your customers to go take a hike? \r
I about sh*t a 'Brick'.
Pros: Serviceable food from a rather generic cafe
Cons: Service with more attitude than is acceptable
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