Duke's Grocery Review
Duke's Grocery Review

Drinks

3.29

Classic orange is what you're getting, but at the champagne-to-OJ ratio and speed of service (you're always on your first glass if it's never empty!), you'd be a fool to want any variety.

Food

2.39

Once you translate all the charming British-isms (rocket means arugula; black and white pudding remains a mystery), you're left with standard-fare brunch options, including a “Proper English Breakfast” that's somehow a bigger mess than Brexit.

Service

4.12

You'll be blessed with the fastest food service this side of the Mississippi, while still getting a few mimosa refills in between. Our waiter patiently absorbed many questions about the menu's eccentricities, and even if they all remained unaddressed, you had to admire his patience.

Ambiance

4.96

Cozy-chic probably isn't actually a thing, but a corner table nestled under a window is certainly a vibe, and when combined with red telephone booths and soccer on TV, you feel a sense of place rare for noon on a Saturday.

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