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Greg E. Gifford
3 reviews on 1 places
Way Station is located in a cute area just off Main Street. The area is perhaps the best thing about Way Station. My wife and I went (party of two) and there was a 40 minute wait on a Saturday morning. That actually made us a bit excited (long wait = high demand = good food). Unfortunately, they have an archaic method of keeping track of the wait list by reading off the list and announcing it so you can’t go shop around while waiting because you’re not sure where you are on the list.
When called in, the atmosphere was fun and nostalgic with license plates and old famous people posted around the restaurant. The staff were really helpful and fast but the food took longer than expected. (That’s most likely why the wait was so long.) And when the food arrived, it was either over done (I.e., eggs and bacon) or underdone (I.e., the hash-browns). The coffee was not great either, like Maxwell house meets Folgers.
Finally, the price was very reasonable and the menu was not grandiose. They had the essentials but not much else. The best I could describe it would be that most people probably go for nostalgia, not for food.
When called in, the atmosphere was fun and nostalgic with license plates and old famous people posted around the restaurant. The staff were really helpful and fast but the food took longer than expected. (That’s most likely why the wait was so long.) And when the food arrived, it was either over done (I.e., eggs and bacon) or underdone (I.e., the hash-browns). The coffee was not great either, like Maxwell house meets Folgers.
Finally, the price was very reasonable and the menu was not grandiose. They had the essentials but not much else. The best I could describe it would be that most people probably go for nostalgia, not for food.
Habit burger is absolutely fantastic. This location is great because of the seating and staff. All Habits seem to consistently have good food but this one is timely and has great outdoor seating. In terms of the food, get a Santa Barbara burger or salad. You will thank me. I am Christian so that means Jesus comes first, but Habit comes in second place. Oh, and they were playing country music while we were there last time. Yes! You must go.
Excellent place! My wife and I visited on our Anniversary and were quite pleased. We ordered the crispy duck, muscles, French onion soup, and soufflé. Everything was cooked perfectly. The duck changed my life and the muscles were in a marinade that was sip-worthy. It seems the ambiance would normally be nicer—excluding the COVID days—since we ate on a busy sidewalk. It was as good as they could make it, I’m convinced. Please go there and then tell me if your own moment of Enlightenment. Highly recommend.