A Place at the Table

While on vacation we happened upon this amazing place! I don’t even have the words to describe how wonderful this place is.
A pay what you can restaurant and cafe.
Everyone is welcome, the food was delicious, the volunteers and staff were incredible.
If only there were more places like this in the world, how different we could be.
Do yourself a favor and look up their website, their mission, and then visit this place!

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First time here - curious about the novel concept of "pay what you can" in money and/or sweat equity.
Pleasant walk-up to order then table delivery.
A guide at the door explains the concept when you arrive and are a newbie.
All staff and volunteers are attentive and pleasant.
Very diligent in bussing the tables without being intrusive.
I had a chicken salad on toasted sourdough with a side salad (greens and cherry tomatoes) - delicious! My friend had turkey bacon avocado on sourdough with homemade chips, also good.
A place at the table - eat and do good.
It's an uplifting atmosphere.

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I arrived here around 12:35pm on a Sunday afternoon for brunch with my friend.
It was very busy.
There is a pay for parking lot across the street.
I’d suggest downloading ParkMobile if you don’t already.
It was $5.95 for an hour. Once inside, there was a person by the door who explained the concept.
Their mission is “A Place at the Table provided community and good food for all regardless of meals”. Payment options: -Pay suggested price -Pay less than the suggested price ($3 or more for entree and a side/pastry/drink OR pay less than $3 for any side/pastry/drink) -Volunteer in the care for one hour for your meal -Pay it forward by buying a $10 place card to give to someone in the community or for someone who comes in an cannot afford meal We waited in line for 15 minutes prior to ordering. My friend and I both did the build you own breakfast.
I got 1/2 buttermilk waffle, bacon, and eggs.
I got bacon jam as my condiment.
I also got a side of buttermilk biscuit.
My friend the 1/2 buttermilk waffle, grits, and bacon.
I paid the suggested price for the meal and left a tip (that is considered a donation to the cause). They have outside seating and an upstairs sitting area.
We sat upstairs.
There were 3 tables.
The steps upstairs has writing that says “All are welcome”. We received our food 5 mins later.
The bacon was so crispy and delicious! The eggs were tasty too; I didn’t have to add anything to them.
My waffle was awesome, especially with the bacon jam and syrup.
I added my remaining bacon jam to my biscuit and it was great.
No complaints at all! I would most definitely return! I noticed so many volunteers! They were on it too! Tables didn’t remain dirty long.
They were also extremely friendly.
I love the concept and I highly recommend this establishment!

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