| ambiance |
78.33000183105469% positive |
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Talk to the acutely knowledgeable and professional staff, inquire about the ingredients, have a laugh with Kim, ask her about the wines, just un-wind in the welcoming atmosphere, have a little of everything! ”
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We bought some seriously overpriced wine, listened to some great music piped in on the XM radio, and enjoyed the ambience. ”
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Located in a converted 1920's-era auto service garage, the decor is both warm & romantic. ”
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Also, they were playing very bad music, and the atmosphere isnotvery welcoming. ”
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Great location, but it can't overcome the rude and pretentious wait staff. ”
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romantic potential considering the interior, lovely plating & creative menu. ”
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The business hours were always flakey, but eversince the remodel, which is nice, but hardly justifiable aside from new allotted space (the decor was charming before). ”
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Great food, service and ambience! ”
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We have been patrons pretty much since day 1 and I can tell you to this day each time we get comfortable with the hours or the menu selections they change the menu or hours/days open. ”
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If you're ever in the area and want to find a really nice place to eat, great atmosphere and great tasting food definitely eat at Fatty's! ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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We deeply researched the claims made by "samlap" [previous 5/12 posting] because we do care very much that every one has a pleasant dining experience. Our intentions were to get to the very bottom of these claims and do something about it . Fortunately fo ”
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End the meal with a nice chocolate fondue and I'm all set for the evening. ”
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The deserts were amazing! ”
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We had a wonderful meal (Cheese Fondue, a bottle of outstanding Greek white wine, and a hot chocolate cake called a fondant served with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. ”
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Love the desserts! ”
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I've mostly been here for breakfast or dessert and think the Fat Elvis, Elvis Parsley, granola w/fruit and soy milk, and chocolate fondue are all fabulous. ”
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The polenta cakes are heavenly! ”
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Lastly, if you order the dessert. ”
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Good food, great drinks and wonderful desserts. ”
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Really yummy desserts and hard-to-find beer/wine, too. ”
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highly recommend the fondue, cacciatore, strudel, or sloppy joe. ”
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And our dessert rocked too, the 'cherry-me-sue' was so good - a play on tiramisu only unique, vegan and so yummy. ”
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| drinks |
86.30999565124512% positive |
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We ate at fattys Saturday night expecting good food based on freinds reccomendations but the wine offerings really surprised us. ”
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The total cheque for this wonderful meal with wine and 3 or 4 cocktails was under $100, what a great deal. ”
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We had a friend here from Texas and when we get together, we love good food and wine. ”
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Also the drinks are excellent, I had the Pink watermelon martini and the lavender martini, both were yummy. ”
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The coffee was good. ”
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Someone said the wine was expensive at this place? ”
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loved the "coffee service for 2" and everything on the breakfast menu! ”
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especially enjoyed the Earl Grey tea service. ”
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We deeply researched the claims made by "samlap" [previous 5/12 posting] because we do care very much that every one has a pleasant dining experience. Our intentions were to get to the very bottom of these claims and do something about it . Fortunately fo ”
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what a great place for coffee or dinner ”
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hadid the white wine flight which was perfect for me with everything and my husband tried the girlie martini drinks which honestly he would have much preferred were just a down and dirty martini but that said they were good for girls. ”
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We had a wonderful meal (Cheese Fondue, a bottle of outstanding Greek white wine, and a hot chocolate cake called a fondant served with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. ”
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Good food, great drinks and wonderful desserts. ”
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Cherry wood tables and metal chairs, wine display, and tasteful placement of the usually over used white Christmas lights. ”
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The blended drinks are just wonderful, and so are the interesting variety of dishes available. ”
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The staff is welcoming and friendly, wine is great. ”
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Really yummy desserts and hard-to-find beer/wine, too. ”
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The place was lively and the food was fantastic and we walked out full and happy having spent around a $100 with a bottle of wine. ”
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Succulent & artistic food, beautiful wines ”
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but If you ever end up waiting you can order a drink and/or appetizer to keep you occupied. ”
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Talk to the acutely knowledgeable and professional staff, inquire about the ingredients, have a laugh with Kim, ask her about the wines, just un-wind in the welcoming atmosphere, have a little of everything! ”
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We bought some seriously overpriced wine, listened to some great music piped in on the XM radio, and enjoyed the ambience. ”
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Rude remarks and glances were made from behind bar. ”
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The wine was FANTASTIC. ”
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We love their new crystal wine glasses {which are gigantic and that may be why some people think the wine pour is small but it is the glass that is extra large and that IS the proper way to taste good wine). ”
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The wine is expensive, and they totally underpour! ”
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They also have a nice wine list that has a good range of prices. ”
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Our server was friendly & almost bubbly, and she had excellent suggestions for food & wine parings. ”
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| food quality |
86.66999816894531% positive |
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The food is simply amazing, very fresh salads, and amazingly good mint Mojitos. ”
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As a gourmand and someone who only recently gave up meat and dairy this place was fantastic. ”
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For my entree I chose a fresh spagetti squash, beautifully served in a red bell & tomato sauce, topped with pan-seared artichoke hearts, three Tempeh "meatballs", and lightly crispy fried onions. ”
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bread was stale. ”
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The remodel in attitude and in space have made a big difference, and the food is fantastic. ”
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When I moved to Eagle Rock two years ago, I unknowingly stumbled upon Fatty's-- I'm not a vegetarian, or even vegan, but I don't think that eating random animals parts in a sausage is comforting (i.e.- I eat good meat, if I eat it at all, or veggie substi ”
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The monster-sized "little dishes" plate is a great way to sample lots of things and gives you just the right amount of food (blackened tempeh was great) and oh, I hope they never stop making the fudgey- it would be a great loss to the planet. ”
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The food is great here, but their service is the absolute worst. ”
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End the meal with a nice chocolate fondue and I'm all set for the evening. ”
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The total cheque for this wonderful meal with wine and 3 or 4 cocktails was under $100, what a great deal. ”
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We had a friend here from Texas and when we get together, we love good food and wine. ”
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Beautiful food that tastes as good as it looks! ”
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The blended drinks are just wonderful, and so are the interesting variety of dishes available. ”
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this place is often criticized by the locales for their bad service and overrated food quality. ”
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The food is excellent vegetarian fare. ”
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Wonderful fondue, quiches and daily specials. ”
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Great food, service and ambience! ”
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If you're ever in the area and want to find a really nice place to eat, great atmosphere and great tasting food definitely eat at Fatty's! ”
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In SF where I'm from, we have a lot of really great food, that's affordable, healthy and tastes awesome; I've found that's a little harder to stumble upon in Los Angeles, but Fatty's WAS my first exception to my SF food snottiness. ”
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We had incredible tapas to start and then shared a handmade chipotle cheddar fondue. ”
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The food is still good but NOT what it used to be. ”
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The dishes are so creative and unique, each new plate was a tempting experience; so much so that I have to admit, fingers were flying into plates other than one's own. ”
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know the mousaka with roasted eggplant and fresh tomato sauce is 'to die for' ”
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I've mostly been here for breakfast or dessert and think the Fat Elvis, Elvis Parsley, granola w/fruit and soy milk, and chocolate fondue are all fabulous. ”
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highly recommend the fondue, cacciatore, strudel, or sloppy joe. ”
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All menu items are vegetarian but even the most stringent meat-eaters would love the dishes here. ”
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How many diners serve fondue dinners by candlelight with an incredible li. ”
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We ate at fattys Saturday night expecting good food based on freinds reccomendations but the wine offerings really surprised us. ”
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We had a wonderful meal (Cheese Fondue, a bottle of outstanding Greek white wine, and a hot chocolate cake called a fondant served with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. ”
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The service was pretty rude, and the food was only ok. ”
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and the food heavenly. ”
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It is a huge blessing how so many non-vegetarians support Fattys,[ people who just appreciate clean food ”
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food was not that great, but the gelato was good. ”
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The vegan chili which was decent was the high point of the meal. ”
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My friends and I all loved the food we ordered. ”
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Still, the food was not great by any means. ”
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The food was tasty. ”
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I'm a picky eater and love my food to be simple yet tasty. ”
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When we explained that we were not buying the fondue for the other table, she asked if we would still like an order. ”
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The people's food critic gives a big thumb's up to Fattys! ”
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And our dessert rocked too, the 'cherry-me-sue' was so good - a play on tiramisu only unique, vegan and so yummy. ”
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With that said, the food is often good as well as creative. ”
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The potato tacos were oh so good, the freedom flaps delicious, the bell peppers very refreshing as an interlude, the spicy tempeh mouth watering, and the stuffed mushrooms delish. ”
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It is a HUGE blessing how they are supported by non-vegetarians who just appreciate clean food. ”
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Good food, great drinks and wonderful desserts. ”
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The food and service were great and so was the music. ”
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The food was unique, delicious, very well balanced. ”
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The place was lively and the food was fantastic and we walked out full and happy having spent around a $100 with a bottle of wine. ”
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You have your choice of FREE soup or salad with entrees and I think the portion sizes are perfect. ”
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Our server was friendly & almost bubbly, and she had excellent suggestions for food & wine parings. ”
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Really yummy desserts and hard-to-find beer/wine, too. ”
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I've been to several 'high end' places that, by the slight chance even offer a tasty appertif included in a meal, make a boring tomato or last week's vegetable watery afterthought, or the dreaded 'Soup of the day.' ”
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Other than the horrible service- the food was okay- yet very over-priced for the portion you get. ”
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PLUS places like the Kitchen aren't trying to be anything aside from good food. ”
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What a delicious place! ”
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Also the drinks are excellent, I had the Pink watermelon martini and the lavender martini, both were yummy. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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well, i didnt think the food @ this place was so great. ”
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We enjoyed the experiance so much that I retunred a week later with seven out-of-town relatives to try out some of their vegetarian pizzas. ”
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The food was not memorable. ”
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sampled what my friends ordered and everything was delicious! ”
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Everything looks delicious and tastes wonderful. ”
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Great food ”
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The food and salad was very good. ”
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Succulent & artistic food, beautiful wines ”
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Also, the entrees being that it's a fancy-schmancy dining experience now (i.e.- smaller portions, more expensive, open only at night, bourgeois) are not nearly as good as splendidly delicious more simple dishes they once served. ”
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If the food was amazing, maybe they could get away with it. ”
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will give them good food and great decorating. ”
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The food and service are excellent! ”
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You can taste the artistry that goes in creating and presenting some of the best vegetarian food in town. ”
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yummy food ”
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Fatty's is a delicious place ”
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mean the food isn't overly amazing which would be expected by the pricing, but it is good. ”
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Sent back the cold, stale bread sloppy joe and had to make her remove it from bill. ”
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Morning or night, it's a great casual place to get some fantastic food. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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We have been patrons pretty much since day 1 and I can tell you to this day each time we get comfortable with the hours or the menu selections they change the menu or hours/days open. ”
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Everything on the menu looked so good, I wanted one of each! ”
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We deeply researched the claims made by "samlap" [previous 5/12 posting] because we do care very much that every one has a pleasant dining experience. Our intentions were to get to the very bottom of these claims and do something about it . Fortunately fo ”
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took my bestfriends from SF to Fatty's for breakfast and they too became addicted to the delightful morning menu of Fatty's and would immediately ask if we could go there for breakfast upon each visit they made from SF-- it felt like it was almost a pil ”
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loved the "coffee service for 2" and everything on the breakfast menu! ”
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romantic potential considering the interior, lovely plating & creative menu. ”
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don't know exactly when the management changed, but the service is really good now, and they change up the menu enough to keep things intriguing. ”
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The waiter was very knowledgeable on every item on the menu. ”
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All menu items are vegetarian but even the most stringent meat-eaters would love the dishes here. ”
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The blended drinks are just wonderful, and so are the interesting variety of dishes available. ”
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the menu is more limited (they took off the great vegan entrees), the serving sizes are tiny, and it is so overpriced! ”
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as I gazed over the extensively creative and extremely versatile menu slowly enjoying the aromas pouring from my hot chili cup. ”
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| overall |
95.83000183105469% positive |
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Morning or night, it's a great casual place to get some fantastic food. ”
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If you're ever in the area and want to find a really nice place to eat, great atmosphere and great tasting food definitely eat at Fatty's! ”
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great restaurant with terrible service IS a tragedy. ”
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This is a great restaurant for a nicer dinner. ”
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Fatty's used to be the best vegetarian restaurant in town. ”
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Definitely want to go back It'd be a good date place too. ”
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What a great place! ”
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My friends and family celebrated a birthday there last night and everyone thanked me for picking such a good place. ”
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My new favorite restaurant is Fatty's! ”
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It's a really nice restaurant to have a leisurely dinner and talk with friends over several courses. ”
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what a great place for coffee or dinner ”
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would not go back, even though it's a great place if you just want to look at a pretty restaurant. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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would not go back, even though it's a great place if you just want to look at a pretty restaurant. ”
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Definitely want to go back It'd be a good date place too. ”
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| service |
67.95000076293945% positive |
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It is a huge blessing how so many non-vegetarians support Fattys,[ people who just appreciate clean food ”
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came in expecting to be treated by this pack of snooty servers and managers. ”
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Our sever was smart, attentive and cared for us with good reccomendations and timely service. ”
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The food and service were great and so was the music. ”
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Other than the horrible service- the food was okay- yet very over-priced for the portion you get. ”
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They are very nice people and we really enjoyed ourselves. ”
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Located in a converted 1920's-era auto service garage, the decor is both warm & romantic. ”
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Our waiter was great, very nice, very attentive, very cute :-) ”
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am quite forgiving of poor service. ”
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The food is great here, but their service is the absolute worst. ”
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The service was great and Grandma loved it when one of the owners sang "Happy Birthday" to her in her native language! ”
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Great food, service and ambience! ”
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great restaurant with terrible service IS a tragedy. ”
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This being LA I feel that not having good table service is a bit of a sin, come on out of work actors go here and get a job! ”
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The service was pretty rude, and the food was only ok. ”
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The waiter was very knowledgeable on every item on the menu. ”
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The service was bad. ”
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The food and service are excellent! ”
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The staff is welcoming and friendly, wine is great. ”
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Made rude comment about my wifes jacket as well. ”
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All you have to do, instead of trying to prove the customer wrong, Ms Dingle, is to is to accept that our service that evening was dreadful and that you made a mistake with your "research. ”
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The people's food critic gives a big thumb's up to Fattys! ”
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We love their new crystal wine glasses {which are gigantic and that may be why some people think the wine pour is small but it is the glass that is extra large and that IS the proper way to taste good wine). ”
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Our server was friendly & almost bubbly, and she had excellent suggestions for food & wine parings. ”
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this place is often criticized by the locales for their bad service and overrated food quality. ”
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The staff is all friendly and know their product. ”
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We deeply researched the claims made by "samlap" [previous 5/12 posting] because we do care very much that every one has a pleasant dining experience. Our intentions were to get to the very bottom of these claims and do something about it . Fortunately fo ”
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especially enjoyed the Earl Grey tea service. ”
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The service is very sloppy,and the prices are way too expensive for a place that feels like a coffeshop. ”
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loved the "coffee service for 2" and everything on the breakfast menu! ”
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This was my first experience at this veggie friendly restaurant in Eagle Rock. ”
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Steaming hot appetizers were brought to our table by the charming hostess almost before I got the order out of my mouth. ”
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don't know exactly when the management changed, but the service is really good now, and they change up the menu enough to keep things intriguing. ”
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We got there early and the service was impeccable. ”
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extremely small portions, worst service ever, charged us for their mistakes and still charged manditory 20% gratuity with only a 4 person party. ”
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believe that this could be a top notch option in Eagle Rock if proper, and professional servers, were installed. ”
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The service is always friendly; although, it's a little busier and the service is often not as quick on the weekends. ”
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Great location, but it can't overcome the rude and pretentious wait staff. ”
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Talk to the acutely knowledgeable and professional staff, inquire about the ingredients, have a laugh with Kim, ask her about the wines, just un-wind in the welcoming atmosphere, have a little of everything! ”
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| value |
47.779998779296875% positive |
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They also have a nice wine list that has a good range of prices. ”
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It's too bad, I don't even bother going to Fatty's anymore-- I'd rather go to the Kitchen-- at least I know they're open and the prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality. ”
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The wine is expensive, and they totally underpour! ”
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We bought some seriously overpriced wine, listened to some great music piped in on the XM radio, and enjoyed the ambience. ”
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It is a huge blessing how so many non-vegetarians support Fattys,[ people who just appreciate clean food ”
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The service is very sloppy,and the prices are way too expensive for a place that feels like a coffeshop. ”
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mean the food isn't overly amazing which would be expected by the pricing, but it is good. ”
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In SF where I'm from, we have a lot of really great food, that's affordable, healthy and tastes awesome; I've found that's a little harder to stumble upon in Los Angeles, but Fatty's WAS my first exception to my SF food snottiness. ”
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Someone said the wine was expensive at this place? ”
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the menu is more limited (they took off the great vegan entrees), the serving sizes are tiny, and it is so overpriced! ”
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like small portions, but this was downright stinginess. ”
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So I was pleasantly surprised that Fatty's was homedown, lo-key, lo-attitude--humble and incredibly delectible, with excellent prices. ”
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The bill was so expensive for what we had. ”
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extremely small portions, worst service ever, charged us for their mistakes and still charged manditory 20% gratuity with only a 4 person party. ”
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Also, the entrees being that it's a fancy-schmancy dining experience now (i.e.- smaller portions, more expensive, open only at night, bourgeois) are not nearly as good as splendidly delicious more simple dishes they once served. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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The service is always friendly; although, it's a little busier and the service is often not as quick on the weekends. ”
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