Smashing the snooze button until noon on the weekend is my kind of thing. Never was an early riser, so breakfast during brunch time is more like it.
Can I say, holy omelet to that giant egg pile stuffed with whatever you like! Side of homefries and maple cinnamon English muffin. The omelet was scrumptous filled with turkey and tomatoes topped with avocado slices. Loading up on the carbs will put me back to bed in a jiffy. Breakfast for under $9, I concur since I was overly-stuffed just like the omelet on my plate.
I'll wake up with the rest of the elderly folks and join in their company in eating a traditional breakfast on a weekend again there. Despite of the inconspicuous name, A2Z is a fabulous family-owned place that serves a wonderful breakfast and lighter lunch options.
Service - 3 stars
Food - 1 star
My wife and came here for breakfast during our visit in Indy. (we are from California)
I ordered an omelet. There was nothing spectacular about it. It was just there. Kinda like rice cakes but with a bit more grease.
My side of potatoes were greasy however. I took my napkin and tried to squeeze the grease out. The potatoes were mostly hollow with pockets of grease.
Bottom line: the food lacked taste and was a bit on the greasy side. My stomach felt weighed down from all the grease for the next few hours.
This little cafe in a strip mall is really good! Portions are perfect. Went with the hubby and parents... between us we ordered two types of omelets, blueberry pancakes and I got a veggie Hot Breakfast Bowl with avocado. The eggs were over easy runny goodness into the bowl of really well seasoned veggies. I got the maple brown sugar English muffins with my meal. Looked like they added a maple butter with cinnamon sugar to a regular English muffin... it has a nice sweet and savory balance.
Definitely coming back.
We went to A2Z Cafe this morning for brunch. We had never been there before, but had heard good things about it. It definitely lived up to the Yelp reviews!!
The prices are very reasonable, the service is great, and the food is wonderful. There are a lot of omelets to choose from, and the two we had were great. I chose the Athens omelet and my wife chose the A2Z omelet. Both were very good and filled with goodies.
As for the service, our waitress was very nice and gave some suggestions on the menu. Our coffee cups never got less than 1/2 full before she offered to refill them. After we were seated and had placed our order, a group of six came in. The owner came over and asked if we would be willing to move tables because we were seated in the center and it was one of the few places that could be moved to accommodate the larger group. He was very polite and apologize for the inconvenience, which was not a big deal since we had not gotten our food yet. We agreed to move and they were appreciative--they even discounted our bill a little bit.
Very good place that we will definitely visit again.
Went here on a Groupon, was pleasantly surprised with the food and service. Â I tried the A2Z Omelet with extra goat cheese, but I don't think I got the cheese even though it was on the bill. Â Just a bit sprinkled across the top. Â
Maple cinnamon english muffins were great, we've started making them at home after trying them here! Yum.
I went from brunch with a friend just for the heck of it.
If there is a dish that is named for the restaurant I typically order it. Â I figure it is a namesake for a reason. Â So, true to form, I ordered the A2Z Signature Omelet with bacon, chorizo, tomato, spinach, and goat cheese. Â It was really good. Â I would have put the goat cheese on the inside but the whole thing worked regardless. Â The bacon and chorizo work really well without overwhelming the clean taste of the tomatoes. Â As my two sides I got the potatoes (which were perfectly fried to a nice crunchy crisp) and the maple cinnamon English muffin. Â The latter was swiped with butter and maple cinnamon sugar which made it almost like candy, how awesome.
I also am I sucker for cinnamon rolls and theirs were awesome. Â It's called "colossal" but it wasn't super huge, more the size of a Cinnabon. Â Nevertheless, it totally works, don't get me wrong. Â It's more than worth it. Â They don't smother it in icing but rather drench it, in the best way possible, in a maple cinnamon sugar glaze. Â It was flaky and divine.
The place is tiny, maybe 15 tables, so be aware you may need to wait for a bit but I would say you won't be disappointed. Â Go for a lazy brunch and leave full and satisfied.
"HARK! Who goes there!!!"
--- "It's me!! Delicious Breakfast!"
"Huzzaa! I've found you Delicious Breakfast! At Last!"
I was purchasing a car at the dealership across the street and needed to kill some time before meeting with the dealer. Being the E. 96th street area, your basic breakfast choices are car dealers, car dealers, a gravel company, and car dealers. Oh! and the A2Z Cafe!
It's nestled away in a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. Read Heather H.'s review for details on the omelet. I got the vegetarian skillet. It had a bunch of veggies with 2 fried eggs on top. The veggies were cooked in a way that all of their individual flavors remained which means each bite was both a mix of the flavors together as well as being able to taste everything separately. It was pretty awesome.
The OJ was very good. No flavorless yellow water here. There was a carafe of water on the table which saves you from having to keep asking for water if you are a quick drinker. Even the damn toast was good!. I know, it's just bread that's lightly scorched, but believe me that many places can mess that up.
Highly recommended even if you don't live anywhere near the NE side. Make a morning of it. You won't regret it.
Yum Yum Yum!
My husband and I had about two hours to kill before an engagement up on 96th St, so we decided to kill that time by having breakfast here and camping out with some coffee.  The only thing that made me sad about my experience here is that I only just now found out about this fantastic place for breakfast.  I certainly never would have thought to head up to a strip mall on 96th for the best omelet in town, but I'll be damned if that's not where I found it.  I had the Italiano which was stuffed with mushrooms (I think they were marinated in something awesome, but I'm not certain), sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil that was then topped with melted gouda.  The ingredients were clearly quality, as the whole thing was incredibly flavorful.  My husband had the vegetarian skillet, which was also really, really good, but I'll leave that for his review.  They have Lavazza coffee there, of which I approve, and the orange juice wasn't minute maid - not sure if they make it in house, but it was good quality regardless.  Our service was excellent and she did not seem to mind that we camped at her table for two hours (don't worry, we tip extra when we hang out forever!).  The décor was lovely and the bathrooms were very clean.  I left feeling full, but not heavy like I do at a lot of places after breakfast.  I'll likely come back at some point to try their lunch or dinner, but I KNOW we will be back for more awesome breakfast.
We found the owner to be charming.  We found it a bit unusual that he is Egyptian, is the original owner and no mention was made of how he came to open an Italian themed restaurant.  My husband and I were the only diners BUT we were there a mere half hour after they re-opened  for dinner. It was a Saturday, however, and Father's Day weekend  at that so this may in fact be an indicator of a struggling  business. Owners tone suggested this as well. Apparently they have a good breakfast crowd and he was highly recommending that we visit them during those hours. Anyway, on the food....Bread was okay but not memorable as another reviewer also posted. House dressing was quite good and apparently gets high marks, enough that some customers have expressed a desire to purchase bottled.  Husband pronounced the meatballs the best he's EVER had, quite an accomplishment since he is in his 60's and has eaten plenty of meatballs in his life! Restaurant's meatballs were voted Best of the Best in 2010 at Zoobilation and we can see why. They also had a very healthy taste to them which  can't often be said of meatballs. Salmon Fettucine was good , again healthy tasting and was without the heavy, high caloric sauce that usually accompanies fettucini. That owner uses NO butter in ANY of his dishes deserves high marks for this! Passed on dessert so no comments there. We used a dining coupon which made meal affordable and sadly, more what it ought to have been priced. Overall, nice experience but dinner price rather high when can't honestly give it a higher rating.
Review Source:This is a restaurant in a strip mall that does not belong in a strip mall. Â I have only been here for dinner and think that I'm missing out on some great breakfast food!
The hostess/server is the only person working the restaurant, but when we went in Saturday at 6, she was very attentive (and kept our water glasses full). Â I second what a previous poster said - the goat cheese/fig appetizer is delicious! Â And the bread that they serve at the table is toasted, buttered, and addictive.
The first time I ate here (about two years ago), I asked to switch the sauce on the pasta for a different one, and the chef was happy to do that for me. Â He even came out afterwards to ask how it tasted.
All of the food tastes fresh and homemade. Â We ordered the spicy sausage pasta dish. Â The tomato cream sauce on it was very light and delicious! Â I had the ravioli with a white goat cheese sauce, and it was a little too rich for me. Â Maybe I was suffering from goat cheese overload from the appetizer. Â I still enjoyed my meal, and I took some of it home.
This is a wonderful place for a relaxing meal!
The food was fantastic! I had pasta dish that was phenomenal. Olive Garden shouldn't dare call themselves a pasta joint after I ate here.
The hours are a bit wonky (closed in the afternoon, tea time hours) and it's a very small venue (maybe 60 ppl tops) but it is locally owned and operated. The cabernet was nice without being too dry or bitter.
The pasta was very creamy, delicious, not overcooked like most pasta places serve it. I always ask for mine al dente because I don't like mushy pasta, but the penne here was great!
The owner is a nice guy too, always open to suggestion and truly wants your feedback.
The only thing that would keep me from eating here more often is the price. I try not to overdo it and keep w/in my dining out budget. For me, dining out is fun but it's not the focus of my budget, so I keep it to a minimal, trying to stretch my dollars as much as possible. However, I love that this place is locally owned. I hate chain restaurants. Let's keep the money local & help our own economy!
Okay, here endeth the rant. Back to the review:
All in all: Very tasty, great owner, ok price, easy to find and get to, lots of parking. :)
3 stars. Generous. I really, really wanted to like A2Z, and I did, but I had set the bar high, and that's risky. My bad. Here's the bullet. Locally owned and operated Mediterranean cafe with less than 50 tops. So far so good. We hit the front door, half the restaurant was empty, and we were told there was a 10 minute wait. I thought she was kidding, but she didn't laugh with me. Eventually we were seated and then I realized the hostess was also the server. THE server. One. And busser. There was another guy who showed up randomly to serve the salads, but could have helped her out by refilling waters, etc., but he was a disappearing act. He hung out behind the bar sometimes, but was a non-factor. We opted for iced tea, which isn't unusual, and quickly sent them back. Instant, flavored or something else unnatural. How hard is brewed tea? MCL does it. Point.
We had some bread, which was good, but not memorable. Then my salad showed up, which was simple with GREAT dressing. But within 3 minutes (less than halfway through my salad) our entrees show up. Hmmm.
I had the Saturday night special, Chicken Parmesan and my wife had fettuccine w/ meatballs tossed in marinara. My Parm was good. The cutlet was pounded flat, lightly breaded and smothered in sauce (which I love). The fettuccine was perfect (I got to sample) and the meatballs were tasty. We skipped dessert, but I'm convinced the tiramisu would have been great. Holding out hope...see?
So, 3 stars. Probably could have been 2, but like I said, I really, really wanted to like this place. I was planning on breakfast there next week, but I think I'd better do dinner again, since I now have a baseline. I'll post an update when that happens. Which will be soon since my 50% coupon expires later this month. :)
So I know I have been four star crazy lately, but this place had really good food. Â It is right behind 96th St. Steakburgers. Â The art on the walls is for sale, which is cool. Â The menu has a lot of breakfast selections, and they have the little half and half containers on the tables like a diner would, but the food surpasses expectations. Â The goat cheese crusted with hazelnuts and candied figs is not good, it is excellent. Â It is served on a huge bed of Popeye's favorite leafy vegetable and drizzled with a vinaigrette. Â Super good. Â The Gorgonzola pasta is pretty good too, definitely plenty to handle as it is very thick and hearty.
The beer selection wasn't great, but they do serve mimosas, which are tasty, especially with their well pulped O.J. Â Locally owned by a family that has two names starting with A and one with a Z, hence the name of the place. Â Worth a whirl for sure.
Went there for breakfast with a friend two days ago. We both had breakfast and it was pretty good. My friend had the pesto skillet and she ate the whole thing. I think she was quite pleased with her meal. I had the italiano omelet. It was decent, could've used some more taste. We both had a pancake, make sure you eat the pancake first, it got kind of tough letting it sit there while I ate my omelet. Their service was pretty slow, took 30 minues to get our food, looked like they need some more help in the front. Overall, 3.5 stars.
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