Bld Diner - Columbia

Not too bad. First of all the menu was a mix of sophisticated sounding yummies like the Reverse Seared French Toast which is described as Challah bread soaked in Creme Brûlée; and the Avocado Toast on Wheatberry; but also there were some things on the menu that sounded pretty hum drum hole in the wall like the Grain Bowl and the Two Eggs and Meat . I found that to be a bit disconnecting. Is it a stylish diner offering great food and great lifestyle or is it a basic truck stop offering complete run of the mill? We met the owner the first night and he was inviting and enthusiastic, he checked on us regularly and he was accommodating, showed his proud of my restaurant so welcome in etiquette, he even upgraded the wine because the one we wanted wasn 't available. We waited too long for a French Onion soup which was really good in its richness and texture but a little too salty (and I personally think they should switch to sea salt table salt taste so harsh and obvious) and Chris and I also had the same main meal; the Hot Honey Fried Chicken which was good but over cooked and almost burnt that night. My take on it this owner is enthusiastic and in love with his restaurant, but his staff, to include the cooks; are not well trained or careful enough to be consistent and do not have the eye to separate the idea of cuisine from the idea of sustenance. The first night was a good start but had many flaws so we went in for breakfast the next day to see how that experience would be. I will follow up with that experience in a couple of days and add those photos. But first I want to try the place one more time to give my final determination because the breakfast experience was NOT good. I will be fair and see if that was just the ultimate of off days and then I will submit my final review and star count. Can 't wait to follow up.

I'm just mad we haven't discovered this place before. Had the berry glazed cookies special, short rib hash and cookies and red engraving. Everything was amazing with super friendly staff. Absolutely come back.

I love this restaurant!!! Isn't that your guy? Diner? The interior is well decorated and a comfortable place for dining. The waitress is so nice and crazy. No buddy, what you order, she will remember everything without writing anything. The food is excellent and I recommend it to everyone! I'll get her as often as I can..

I met a few friends here for dinner. The atmosphere was funny, the server was quirky, but attentive, and the food we ordered all looked amazing. The avocado toast looked absolutely skurril. A friend had reported the daily special of grilled cheese and tomato soup, it was solid. I decided to splice and spend my calories on a burger and pommes. The Pommes were the highlight as they had a really delicious season! The others who chose salads all commented they were delicious.

My husband and I came this morning for the first time and everything was sooo good!! The service was fast and the atmosphere is very cool as a modern diner feeling. The playlist was amazing, brought us back.