Succotash is a charming spot with eclectic vibes and excellent food. The atmosphere is filled with funky art, making it a comfortable and inclusive place to enjoy a meal. The staff provides excellent service and is very helpful. Popular breakfast options like Maggie Cristo, vegan French toast, and the enormous pancakes are delicious and made with high-quality ingredients. Guests have noted the generous portions, especially the pancakes, which are much larger than expected. The ordering system is efficient, allowing customers to find a seat after placing their order. The food comes out fast after ordering, with big proportions and an excellent menu. Customers can get their own water and enjoy the outdoor seating with the cute sparrows. The juice is also praised for its delicious taste. The restaurant serves delicious plates, including the excellent mushroom Benny and fantastic orange juice. Customers can enjoy a variety of unique food and drink options, like the kitchen sink and rosemary caramel latte, in a very cozy atmosphere. Although the restaurant can get busy, with a line to the door, the food is worth the wait, and the service is efficient. While some customers have mentioned the amount of eye contact with the bussers, who are frantically trying to clear tables, the overall experience is positive, and customers are willing to return for the fantastic food.
Cuisines: Caterers, American, Take Out, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch, Pizza
Price Range: Below Average
Beth Barden left her former garage-style space in the City Market. Now, happily ensconced in her East Side digs, she's welcoming all to her still-creative, still-funky (but larger and airier) location. The overall vibe is the same: shabby chic meets your grandmother's kitchen, with a touch of glitz from mirrored tables, overstuffed couches and an extra-extravagant bar filled with curiosities. The food is as imaginative as the space, with items such as monstrous pear-pecan pancakes with smoky bacon; a BLT fattened up with a fried egg; and an array of salads loaded with toppings. Plus, the always-popular chicken salad, smoky salmon and hot, bubbly tomato bisque are also available. An eight-layer cake, in psychedelic colors, is big enough for three. Wash it down with cold milk or a cup of sturdy Café du Monde coffee.
