Output Lounge

Good enough place to watch a game with beers which we did one weekday night.  This place is on a quiet street so not sure how crowded it gets... Service was okay- we didn't order food only beer so I can't comment on their grub.  Decent bar, but can't say I can see myself coming here again.

I work downtown but was craving some hot wings for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. The location was close enough that I could make it there via public transit in about 25 minutes. The lunch deal that includes 10 wings w/ fries sounded attractive when I found that you could substitute the fries for tater tots.

It seemed I was the lone customer by noon which was okay since I had something to read. Pleasant 70s soul music was playing but it was soon preempted for an episode of some loud daytime television show. The original hot flavor wings would've paired well with my brew if only the drink didn't taste a bit off.

A new guest arrived stating loudly that he needed a pitcher of beer for his crew which would arrive shortly. A few minutes later two young men with the unkempt demeanor of neighborhood criminals began loitering near the front door. The members of this crew seemed to be recounting tales of some recent assault replete with punching gestures and tough talk.

I immediately looked up the arrival time of the next bus across the street on Grand Ave. Luckily two more parties arrived by the time I finished my meal so I didn't feel quite as unsafe as I did at first. Would possibly go back for the wings but would make note of the flavor of anything coming out of the tap. Truthfully though, I'm more likely to find an alternative nearby.

I ordered lunch delivery from Output today. I am neither satisfied or dissatisfied. I asked for my burger to be cooked well done and it came to me with the middle practically mooing.   I ate it anyway. It wasnt bad, I just prefer my meat to be fully cooked. The tater tots were good, kinda cold, but that happens with delivery. The delivery guy called my cell phone to say he was here, but I'm watching 2 crawling babies, I can't leave to go downstairs to get it.  I told him the last name on the buzzer to buzz me so I can let him in, otherwise I can't if it doesn't ring on the phone.  I waited a few mins then called him back, he wasnt sure what the last name was so I told him a few more times and spelled it out...still...nothin...after a couple more mins I went down there with 2 babies on my hip. He was standing at the buzzer, he just couldn't figure it out.

Otherwise it's not bad...food is descent. The delivery itself was pretty fast. If u want it well done...well, good luck with that.