Early Girl Eatery

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Steven Doherty

After a debacle with the rude jokers over at Mayfels, our group decided to take our talents to Early Girl. The contrast between the nasty, gruff staff at the previously mentioned spot and the warm, welcoming crew here was like night and day. Despite being busy, they were able to seat us right away and we wasted no time in gettin down into the thick of it. As soon as I read the description for the Porky, I knew I needed to look no further; homefries, BBQ pork, scrambled eggs and farmstead cheese smothered in Benton’s smoky bacon gravy!?! If youre gonna go out, then go out with a bang. At least thats what that ol rascal Rooster always says. And being as how he was sitting just across from me, I knew it was only matter of seconds before he too would discover the Porky on that menu and strut down the same path as yours truly. As for the ladies, Lady McStyles tried to pretend that ordering a fried chicken salad was somehow a healthier option than what the rest of us went with. She then flung it all out the window when she agreed to split an order of biscuits and gravy with Rooster. Roosters bride steered clear of us carnivores, opting for the veggie breakfast bowl. Our server took care of everything, slingin some beverages our way in no time and sending our order up the chain of command with a sparkle in her eye and some pep in her step. In good company, food always seems to arrive in no time and this occasion was to be no different. I must admit, the biscuit and gravy gave me pause. It was a sad little biscuit and some gravy on a plate that looked like it could hold a whole lot more, but that was to be the only blemish on our meal here, and the gravy was so absolutely dumbfoundingly delicious, that it was quickly forgotten. Porky, you are the apple of my eye. You are the bowl of gold at the end of the rainbow. You are the extra notch in my belt.... You get the point; everything in there was done just right. Maybe the farmers cheese was a little too intense. But the life of McStyles is always intense, so wheres the harm? Rooster was flappin his feathers to the same tune and the ladies werent looking too ladylike; plundering what lie before them like a pair of jackals. Satisfaction and decadence all around, to be sure. We all spoke to our good fortunes of the poor attentions we received at Mayfels, that led us here. I have no doubt that we will be making a habit of this fine eatery. I just hope that Im able to keep the boat afloat in the wake of all that gravy and the such.. Grade: A (it makes such a difference when the waitstaff actually seem glad to have you around)

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A Private User

This is the email I sent the manager today *** Good morning. My name is David and my wife and I decided to visit your establishment for the first time. Having recently moved to the area, we had heard alot about Early Girl. Beings today was my only day off from work, we decided to walk downtown and try your restaurant for ourselves. We were highly dissatisfied with our experience. To begin, I was expecting your restaurant to offer bloody marys beings that is a rather staple breakfast drink. I was disappointed that you do not offer it. Then I asked for french pressed coffee. Again, not offered. We then ordered. I had the early girl benny and my wife had the quiche. Thankfully, the quiche was good. However, my food was not. The grit cakes had very little flavor, the spinach was wilted (not to be confused with cooked), and the entire meal was drenched in the tomato gravy. I could not taste anything except for the gravy and wilted spinach. I informed my waitress twice of my dissatisfaction. To her credit she offered to make me something else. I declined because I had already eaten half of it. I was, though, expecting some kind of discount if not comp of my plate. We were charged the full price. Also, our wait times were too long in regards to follow-up and receiving our check. To have our table fully bussed, condiments taken from our table for other customers, and still be waiting for the check is unacceptable. Adding insult to injury, we left hungry and now we are going to ANOTHER restaurant to satisfy our appetite. Needless to say, this was a poor first impression of your establishment. The service was average, food poor, price more than we should have paid. It really was a waste of $20. Im not sure what you can do to rectify this situation so that it doesnt happen again. I leave it to your discretion to take this up with your staff. Be advised that I will be posting this review on Google reviews, which is where we looked up your restaurant today.

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Madison

This morning my boyfriend and I decided to take a stroll around downtown and grab brunch before heading home. Being locals, we usually have the sense to avoid the tourist hotspots. This morning however, we decided to bite the bullet and wait it out for an Early Girl breakfast bowl. We walk into the establishment and are greeted nicely by one host. We crack a joke about the hour-long wait and clearly the other host is fed up with the millions of similarly iterated comments made by the millions of customers who have come before us as he responds with an exasperated eye-roll and a snarky, "Thats what you get for trying to eat downtown on a Saturday morning. You can check around, but it isnt going to be better anywhere else." Of course, we still give him our name and just make fun of his attitude once we get outside. Were still in good humor, and not easily detered. Afterall, weve made a serious commitment to the breakfast bowl. An hour later we return to be seated. Ravenous and eager to chow down on some thick-cut bacon, we practically speed walk to the dining room. Once there, the hostess makes a small motion - kind of pulling two tables apart, but still leaving only half and inch between the two. She then SEATS US WITH ANOTHER PATRON. Granted, he looks like a nice enough guy (despite the huge hipster beard). Maybe he would have been great company, I dont know. We didnt stay long enough to find out and maybe thats our loss. Regardless, I was completely befuddled that the hostess would just ASSUME this was okay. She didnt ask, didnt make us aware of the situation about to play out - she just DID it. After such a long wait, I cant say I was in the mood for a blind double date, and we were super disappointed. So now, after another wait, were enjoying brunch elsewhere. Same touristy crowd, but they have the decency to serve you coffee while you wait and the bacon is just as good

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Steve Wood

Went here for Breakfast on a Sunday Morning after Googling great places for breakfast. The line was busting. The little waiting area packed. Roughly 20 mind for a table for 2,witch was fine,no complaint. Once seated like sardines in a can, we began to scan the menu. The special was French Toast $11.95. I asked what came with it,the waitress simply said nothing. No bacon,No Sausage, nothing. All that was a side order. $11.95 for 3 pieces of fried loaf bread basically.I wanted a rip-roaring mans breakfast. Got the country ham and eggs. Now here in SC, u get a FULL slice of center cut country ham usually. Enough to blow up your blood presure in a good way. But not here. The piece of ham was 2 inches wide ,4 inches long, and looked like it had lost it mother. As far as quality or taste,no complaints. This places selling point I suppose is that everything served is local. Thats fine. Gimme some FOOD how about. My girlfriend said the French Toast was awesome. Mine was tasty,but I left with my stomach still rumbling from hunger,and my wallet mutch lighter. Dropping $30 for a trendy breakfast that leaves you empty is rediculous. I wont return.