The Locust Table - Powell

I ordered the breakfast burrito, which arrived promptly but was neither warm nor flavorful. Fortunately, there’s a condiments bar with hot sauce and ketchup, which helped since the dish on its own had virtually no flavor. The ingredients seemed fresh, but it felt like the cook focused more on achieving perfect char marks on the tortilla than on properly warming or seasoning the filling. The glaring looks of superiority and judgment from the other patrons only added to my discomfort. The cute, feminine atmosphere seems to be the main draw of this restaurant, as the food certainly isn't. Personally, I won’t be returning, but I doubt my absence will be noticed, as it’s clear I’m not their target audience.

I had to park on the next block and walk a bit, as the lot in front of Locust was full. Fortunately, there’s a big free parking lot in front of the police station nearby. The food was exceptional—absolutely delicious and offered at a reasonable price! I enjoyed the bacon and onion quiche of the day, along with a honey locust drink.

The chicken salad sandwich was delicious and satisfying! However, the heirloom tomato caprese salad didn’t quite meet expectations. The tomato could have been riper, and the yellow tomato wasn’t actually an heirloom variety.

A lot of the staff that works here come across as clueless amateurs often befuddled needing cues on how to do their job. Some of the people who work here also lack proper work etiquette and would benefit greatly with better management…

Great service, great food! Will be back for Brunch!