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jl0328 Jul 11, 2012 09:16 AM

ISO of the name of the cafe/restaurant at 12th & Spruce

Does anyone know the name of the cafe/restaurant at the corner of 12th & Spruce? It is across from Tria and next to the Shanti Yoga studio. I rememeber walking by a few weeks ago and they offer all you can eat nights and I think it's BYO. Thanks!

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    jl0328 Jul 17, 2012 12:30 PM

    I tried Odd Fellows last night and unfortunately it did not impress. There were 3 parties seated when we arrived and it still took over 10 minutes to be greeted and another 10 minutes to get our wine opened. We were interested in the AYE option only to find out that are not offering it anymore. They're looking to do a tasting menu over the next couple months.
    We started with the guacamole, arepitas and mushroom flatbread. The guac was standard but curious as to when a small plate of guac with a handful of semi-broken chips took on a $9 pricetag. The arepitas were tasty although the masa cake was a bit dry. We expected the mushroom flatbread to be full of flavor based on the description only to be let down by a doughy base and flavorless topping. We decided to split the fish tacos as our entree. The tacos were tasty but left us wishing they were more like the ones at El Vez as both myself and my dining partner love so much. All and all it was a mediocre dinner but unfortunately did not satisfy my need to return any time soon.

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    1. re: jl0328
      bluehensfan Jul 17, 2012 03:09 PM

      When I saw that it was an AYE place I started to worry. Thanks for posting and saving me a trip there!

    2. bluehensfan Jul 11, 2012 09:45 AM

      Odd Fellows Cafe?

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        jl0328 Jul 11, 2012 06:42 PM

        Yes! Thank you! Have you tried it?

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          bluehensfan Jul 12, 2012 05:33 AM

          Not yet...

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            urbanfabric Jul 12, 2012 08:03 AM

            I saw on Tacodelphia that Tuesdays are Taco Tuesdays, $13.99 all you can eat tacos and complimentary margaritas. I am intrigued...

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              jl0328 Jul 12, 2012 12:55 PM

              Planning to check it out on Monday-all you can eat enchiladas!

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