Frida's Cafe & Bakery

Friends had told us about this place, so we were looking forward to trying it. It looks great from the outside. We walked in and told the woman at the counter we would like a table for two. She gave us an odd look and said - you just order at the counter - menus are down there. She wasn’t friendly. I always look at menus in advance, to make sure there are vegetarian options. I asked about the vegetarian burger listed on their website. She said - we only have what’s on the card. The web site is wrong. My friend ordered buttermilk, chicken sliders with a side of fries. I ordered avocado toast. When the counter person brought our plates we asked about napkins and forks. She mumbled, I’ll get them, and went off to speak to another table. We were ready to retrieve our own when she brought them. Instead of an order of fries my friend received a salad. The chicken was hopelessly over done and dry. The avocado toast was just blah. Another counter person walked by our table and asked - how is everything? We hesitated and said - well, ok. Before we could say anything else, because it was obvious we weren’t enjoying the meal. She just walked off and shot us a look to give an indication she was only expecting an answer of everything is great. It’s a two story restaurant. Upstairs some kids were running back and forth. It sounded like we were beneath a playground. Perhaps the parents asked the kids to stop. The kid (s) started screaming. This went on for quite sometime. In summary, not welcoming, unfriendly service, mediocre food and a playground atmosphere. I don’t think we will be going back.

2 young girls completely ignored me upon arrival, it was my birthday and I expected good service based off of the rating. I waited for about 5 min as workers walked by me and said absolutely nothing! Eventually I was greeted and told to wait a couple more minutes, but then they 2 girls started talking and laughing with one another as I was standing there still! Now I’ve worked in a restaurant for 5 years I know how it is but I felt completely un seen. I simply just walked out to find food else where… I was very disappointed.

The Gem of all hidden Gems This cafe has so much to offer and the food is top notch with a variety of flavors. In-house made treats, breads, pastries, bagels and much more!! The salt bagels which are my favorite and hard to find are perfect with the lox. They also have the coolest party room upstairs and I can't wait to book a party there. And last but not least hands down best Bloody Marys on the east coast!!