Last weekend we continued working our way through the Yours Truly chain, this time visiting the Mayfield Village branch. We'd eaten here many times before, but this was the first time at the counter.
It was an extremely busy Saturday morning there, and this particular YT gets very crowded -- generally lots of people waiting up in the front of the restaurant where the counter is. This creates a bit of chaotic atmosphere -- not as comfortable as other locations. Despite the crowd, we got two seats at the counter right away.
Service was great, as almost always at any YT -- very attentive and friendly. Despite it being mid-morning, Cam went with lunch choices -- chicken tenders and the classic YT cottage fries. Ted had the usual classic breakfast plus some fruit. Good quality all around, we really enjoyed the meal.
We'd recommended any of the YT locations to anybody looking for great service and consistently good food - breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can't beat the overall quality. This location is just not our favorite -- but certainly worth a visit.
Cam says: "One of my most favorite places for chicken, and amazing cottage fries. Nothing unique about the atmosphere, so not a perfect 5."
Can't believe we never thought of going to Tommy's, on Coventry in Cleveland Heights, before! We've been there many times for lunch and dinner, but never breakfast. We were there with some friends for dinner a few weeks ago an realized they have a small counter. So Friday morning we went (a day off for Ted for his birthday and no school due to a teacher's day for Cam).
Lunch and dinner at Tommy's is usually crazy -- big crowds and long waits. But getting there mid-morning on a weekday was perfect -- the place was quiet and we had the counter to ourselves. Plenty of space and service was highly attentive.
Ted had his usual -- called the "breakfast special", like it is in most every diner -- eggs, toast and hash browns. The portions were huge and the potatos (the main indicator of a quality breakfast) were pretty good. Coffee was just OK -- nothing special. Cam had a waffle and bacon -- he proclaimed the waffle to be the best he ever had! He also finished the meal with a root beer milkshake to go.
Highly recommend Tommy's to anyone looking for a good and filling breakfast on the East side -- and I think we've never had anything but super-friendly and excellent service there. You can also enjoy the eclectic mix of shops along Coventry Rd when you're done.
Cam says: "Best waffle ever! Bacon was not up to par -- which means it can't get 5 pans. Comfortable counter and good service!"
