Bob Evans Restaurants

I can't believe I am giving 5 stars to a Bob Evans, but I really can't see any reason not to.  And it is mostly because of a server who I believe was named Mae.

After a quick trip to Cinci, my Mom and I dropped in here for a quick bite before heading home.  We were very concerned at first since, it being the time the church crowds were going wild and the parking lot was filled to capacity, we figured there would be a long wait.  However, we only sat about 5 minutes before getting a table.  The place, recently redone I warrant, was neat and clean with a lovely little bakery section at the entrance.  The corridor to the restrooms was tight, but the facilities themselves were just fine.

The big thing though was the service, specifically our super friendly and helpful server.  She was managing to stay energetic and cheerful despite the massive crowds, and made us feel quite welcome...I think some of her exuberance even rubbed off on us, and we left in a better mood than we entered.  Service was prompt, we were never without refills, and she had the knack of showing up just when you were thinking you might need something.  Seriously, she was one of the better servers I've had in years.

I was also really impressed with the food.  Bob Evans are usually okay - maybe 3~4 stars - but d*** if those weren't the best pancakes I've had in a long time.  Perfectly crisp with no gooey or burnt spots and certainly no onion flavor (something I have come to take as "normal" at BE), I couldn't find anything to complain about.  The bacon was also extremely good and again, perfectly cooked.  Coffee was fresh and flavorful.  My mother, meanwhile, had a turkey sandwich with bacon which she also said was surprisingly good, with a very nice tomato and plenty of meat.  We ended the meal with a slice of pumpkin pie which was also very tasty.

Overall, I was surprisingly impressed with this experience, one of the better I have had in any restaurant and certainly the best I have had at a Bob Evans.

Your basic Bob Evans. The food is always good and consistent no matter which one I go too. So I always knows what to expect when I go. It's the service that makes or breaks the experience. And to be honest, the service at this location kind of sucked. We felt rushed the entire time. Our waitress asked us before we had even eaten half our food if we needed a box. She asked my friend if he needed a to go cup for his drink. And then she brought the check out way early. We felt rushed and like we couldn't just sit and enjoy our meal in peace.

Had lunch here today.  Quick service and the pot roast sandwich they have on the menu is wonderful.  As a rule, I find Bob Evans to be pretty reliable as a decent dining stop, especially when I'm in a breakfast kind of mood.