This Week's Counter: Corky & Lenny's

After putting it off for a long time, we finally decided to try the counter at Corky & Lenny's in Woodmere.  It's so close to us, but we'd stayed away due to not-so-great experiences there in the past.  So amid a Thanksgiving holiday week/weekend loaded with family get-togethers and activities, we found time to stop in Friday late morning and give it another try.

This place is an institution -- been here forever, classic Jewish deli atmosphere and menu, and always busy.  There was a long line of people waiting for tables, but we were able to immediately grab two seats at the moderate-sized counter. 

Service was excellent -- from the second we sat down to the time we left, several different servers were constantly asking if we needed anything and refilling the coffee.  Everyone was very friendly.  

It was around 11AM so Cameron found chicken fingers on the regular menu.  He got an order of fries on the side.  Everything seemed pretty fresh and hot -- he finished it all, so apparently it was pretty good.  Ted had the standard breakfast -- eggs, hash browns and toast.  It was completely average at best -- not memorable at all.  The potatoes weren't anywhere close to well done and were a little too greasy.  

We're glad we gave it a try after many years, and there was both good and bad. Great place for lunch or dinner if you are looking for deli food.  But don't expect relaxed and quiet.  And skip the breakfast.

Cam says: "Delicious chicken and fries.  Did not like the layout of the restaurant -- counter in the middle of everything.  I give this one 3 frying pans."

                                                                  

Ted says: "I won't be back for breakfast -- needs some improvements in food quality.  Service is great, and a fun place to go -- just stick to the corned beef."