The Laboratory

Ok, so I like to think I'm a pretty open minded girl. I try new things, go different places, etc. But the lab just doesn't cut it.

As a bar, trivia location, dance venue - not my thing. I know there are people who love this place, hence my two stars. And the people who work there really are nice. But the food (and I've been there 3 times now) has always disappointed. Too expensive for what you get, and sometimes just downright awful. I like to try specials when I try new places ( you know, that item on the menu that clearly the establishment prides itself on?) and after 3 swings, they've struck out. Combinations that sound delicious come out soggy and strange - much like a lot of the clientele here.

Now, saving the best for last, my one SERIOUS pet peeve about the lab: they light almost solely with black lights. Who does that? Is it so I can't see my food? So it really takes on a nice alien green shade to make my stomach churn before I taste your weird sauce of the day?

One redeeming quality (albeit small): their menu already includes tax. Pretty cool there. If you go with $5 and it says $5 on the menu, it's $5. No more, no less.

I'm sure at some point I will be dragged to the lab again, and I seriously hope I have more fun next time. But for now, I just don't think it's my jam.

This is a review of their Nachos.  I own a small business just a few doors over.  Listen, I actually own a cafe.  And yet, every single day I am craving Pavlov's nachos............ Chips, cheese, jalapenos, raw red cabbage, shredded top round, and some sour cream sauce all over.   It's our official staff meal.

My homie is next door right now ordering some.  Couldn't even make it through this review before the hunger charged!!!  If you love good junky food, this is serious business where nachos are down to a science.

Crap... guess what?  Kitchen closed on Mondays.  I am going to cry.

Great food for vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters. They have different music going on at different times (electronic, nerdcore,  alternative, etc). Wednesday night karaoke always draws a big crowd. During less crowded times, it offers an intimate setting. I often go before it gets dark and grab a drink and some food then just play board or card games with friends. All of the employees are great.