Golden West Cafe
Baltimore, MD 21211-2410
Phone: (410) 889-8891
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Breakfast 2005
- Hours:
- Mon 9am-8pm, Wed-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm
Editorial Description for Golden West Cafe
Restaurant serves South American cuisine in bustling family-friendly restaurant and offers all day breakfast.
User Reviews for Golden West Cafe
01/29/2007 Posted by greenie2600
Golden West has a lot going for it, but also a few shortcomings. (Despite Citysearch's claims, they don't serve "South American" food; they serve American food with Southwestern influences - imagine a typical diner/cafe menu where ingredients like beans, huevos rancheros, and avocado play a larger-than-usual role.) I've had brunch and dinner there several times, and it's always been very good. The portions are generous, especially for brunch, and vegetarian options abound. The atmosphere is comfortable, casual, and unique; the clintele is split about evenly between young hipsters and whitebread nuclear families. (Go figure.) In fact, it's just about perfect...as long as you're not in a hurry. If they're busy (and they're always busy), you'll probably have to wait at least a few minutes for a table (but they do have comfortable couches to sit on while you wait). The staff is friendly and, as far as I can tell, well-meaning, but they're disorganized and a little spacey - you'll probably end up getting whatever you ask for, but don't expect to be doted on. Overall, quite a nice little place, but best avoided by the impatient.
Pros: Top-notch diner-style food with a twist; comfortable, casual atmosphere
Cons: Often crowded and slow
02/26/2006 Posted by cbas
This place is tragic: it could be one of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore, based on its fun, eclectic, and cheap menu, but the service is purely amateur hour. Each time I've been, one of the basic rules of waiting has been broken spectacularly--not being offered a drink for 15 minutes, never seeing the wait person, etc. Most recently, I waited 50 minutes for my food, only to have the wrong order brought to me. The waitress explained that someone helped run her food, and they gave my plate to a different customer, who promptly ate it (they were probably waiting as long as I was). Based on the consistent frustration factor, I'll probably never go back. Management, if you're reading: hire more help, and train them, or get used to mediocrity.
Pros: Good food, Amusing atmosphere
Cons: Frustrating service
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