Bumble

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Mario Anima

Few things are more painful than a rather genius concept tainted by extremely poor execution. Sadly, this perfectly describes my experience at Bumble. Seeking a place to have dinner with some friends that is both kid-friendly and not just another run-of-the-mill chain restaurant, Bumble seemed like the perfect choice. Farm to table dining at a restaurant that provides child supervision in a playroom? Intriguing. Unfortunately, the poor service and underwhelming food tainted the entire evening. When we arrived there was a bit of confusion regarding table availability, but after a bit of back-and-forth we were seated, and my wife escorted our daughter to the hotly anticipated playroom. As noted by others, the playroom is a bit pricey at $10 per half hour, but nonetheless we perceived this as a worthy trade-off had the food been more enjoyable. We waited a considerable amount of time before even being approached with water, and while menus were dropped off at the table, no one took the time to review the evening specials with us. After coaxing the specials out of our server, we placed our orders and waited for nearly an hour. We were seated near the kitchen, and after overhearing some of the kitchen banter we pieced together that our plates had been errantly served to another table. No one came to inform us of the mishap or delay, which would have gone a long way to ease the pain of an extended wait. Instead, we were left to sit and wonder while we watched other patrons (whom had entered the restaurant at around the same time as our party) consume their meals, enjoy desserts, pay their bills, and depart the restaurant before wed ever received any of our dishes. When our dishes arrived, we were informed that they had run out of some of the items wed ordered. While this is common with farm to table, it is highly unusual to be informed when your meal arrives, and to not be given the opportunity to sub in a different option (they made a decision on the subbed item for us, without consulting the person who had ordered the dish). When our plates arrived, my daughters meal was brought to the table instead of being served in the playroom as wed requested. When I asked our server about this, she instructed me to take the meal to the playroom. I was peeved, and it must have shown because as I walked away she offered, half-heartedly, to take it to the playroom for me. The dishes felt thrown together and rushed. While the ingredients were certainly fresh, they hardly came together into a blend of flavors that compliment each others. Individually they were delicious, but taken in as a whole they were messy and lacking in flavor. The soup du jour was the only dish worth mentioning, a roasted red pepper soup served with creme fraiche and various herbs. It was the only thing served that came together as a dish of its own. Throughout the course of the meal our drinks were never refreshed, and we didnt even get the offer of additional water. We waited for a considerable amount of time for our check, and we mused that the lag in service was really a ruse to milk more money from the time spent in the playroom. The joke was funny at first...not so funny in the end. We really wanted Bumble to be a rare gem, a place we could return to time and time again with other couples with kids. Sadly, things didnt work out as wed hoped.

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A Private User

I had a very pleasant experience at Bumble. Upscale daycare and restaurant / tea house in one. The decoration and friendly staff make you feel like youre visiting a friends home. Bumble is brand new, well decorated, clean, and very kid friendly. An interesting aspect of this business is it sells memberships that give you discounts in exchange for a use it or lose it commitment. Once much of the clientele is based on members who are each regular visitors, I can envision members getting to know each other and a community forming around Bumble. The furniture is laid out to encourage people to meet each other--there is a large family style table and other sofas and tables facing the room. I think this membership aspect, and community that will form around this club, will be an attractive feature of becoming a Bumble regular. If youre just looking for a restaurant, and arent interested in the day care or "club membership" aspect, Bumble isnt really competitive unless youre interested in a sandwich or salad. Its menu has very few hot entrees, and the menu is relatively expensive for whats served. For instance, 12 oz bottled beers cost either $6 or $8; at least twice the price of other restaurants. But the beers are the worst priced item on the menu in my opinion-- salads and sandwiches are more reasonable at $10-$12. Plates arent big, so if youre hungry, you may have to order more than one item... Overall, Im excited to have this distinctive family focused business in Los Altos.

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Kristin Rimbach

I always leave Bumble unimpressed. The adorable cottage setting, impeccable decor, and welcoming adult patio dont make up for consistently lackluster meals. Flatbreads are bland. Meat and cheese board selections are slim and pricey. Salads are tasty, but not hearty enough to eat as a complete meal. New York Strip Steak was so fatty it verged on inedible. Coffee BBQ Brisket sandwich has no hint of coffee flavor and basically lacks sauce all together. Dont come to Bumble hungry because you will leave unsatisfied or broke. In order to satiate your appetite youll have to eat your way through the entire menu to find something delicious and filling. Menu items are 15-20 dollars- its easy to rack up a bill quickly. I do suggest Bumble as a workspace. Grab your laptop, enjoy a green elixir juice or tea and spend a few hours on the "adult patio". Service is friendly and not over-bearing. Although the restaurant is family-focused, you may be surprised that it is not a requirement to have or bring children when eating at Bumble.

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Nancy Enck

I used to love your burgers ... came from out-of-state and really looked forward to them. However, I ordered one last weekend on-site. I asked for well-done but it was pink. They cooked it more but it didnt taste right and I didnt feel good on it. I had a bad taste in my mouth for days. I thought Id give you another chance tonight when I ordered take-out. Because of the last order being wrong, I asked for it to be "extra well-done." The waitress assured my daughter that both my husbands and my burger were well-done. Wrong again, Bumble. My husbands was pinker than he likes but he ate it, but mine was also pink. I ate the half that was less pink but cant eat the other pinker half. I will say, though, the sandwich tonight didnt leave a bad taste in my mouth. What a disappointment: your cooks should be able to tell when a burger is cooked right. PS - I called to give you private feedback, but once again your phone system isnt working ...

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Kat Kaur

This was my first time at Bumble, and sadly I will not be referring this place to anyone. There are many other businesses with quality, fine, organic, gmo free food worth your money. Not only was their food bland, so was their salsa they gave for taste with the breakfast burrito. Me and my sister ordered a pink waffle, a meatless breakfast burrito, zebra mocha, and chocolate milk. And we had the worst stomach aches and other complications from eating their cooking. I dont know what it could be-stale food because we came in 30 mins before closing? Or undercooked eggs in the burrito (my sister did eat half of the burrito)? Something in the milk? I dont know but my sister and I have been experiencing discomfort since 2 pm Thursday. My stomach is still in knots no matter what i eat or drink.

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