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Expert Reviews of Kitchenette

Citysearch | A tiny, bustling eatery known for its big brunch.

Tribeca locals jam the long rows of small, tightly-packed tables in this popular brunch spot. The all-day breakfast menu boasts a long list of casual classics: Scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon and the like. A...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/08/2007
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Gayot

brunch is the specialty at this charming tribeca eatery, which showcases the talents of chefs and owners ann nickinson and lisa hall. a creative variety of morning fare---from herb omelets with goat cheese to...
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New York Times

breakfast is best at this small farmhouse-style restaurant in soho,not least because it's freshly prepared. disheslike orange poppy-seed waffles, blueberry pancakes and biscuits are homey and delicious...
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AOL CityGuide

country house brunch in tribeca...
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Fodor's

i have been to the tribeca and columbia campus locations of this restaurant and think it deserves a great review. the food is great and the atmosphere is comfy. they also have great baked goods for take home...
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New York Magazine

kitchenette's breakfast and baked goods are among the best in town...
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New York Magazine

"the cakes and pies just like mother's, if she could bake. simple and straight to the shoulder food. nothing fancy but just good food...
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User Reviews of Kitchenette

Best breakfast - AMAZING biscuits

I recently looked up this site to recommend Kitchenette to my little sister, and the only two reviews I saw were 1 star! Ok, service is not the best, but we're not talking the 21 club here people. This is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Owner not....Gracious? to say the least

I took my 10 year old and her friend to Kitchenette. Apparently they were in...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Comfort Food Standby

Great for delivery, or good service and atmosphere. Be sure to check out the fresh cakes and sweets in the counter. Fried Chicken and Turkey Meatloaf to die for. Veggie Burger a little dry, don't forget the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Pricey for these portions

I got some delicious chicken salad here but it was 9.50 for not much more than a scoop, yikes. The red velvet cupcakes were okay. Pricey, too, and I have had better. So, just okay. Not a must-go kind of place...
menupages.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Don't order chickpea 'burger'

I picked up some lunch from here and ordered a chickpea 'burger'. It should be called chickpea slop. It is literally 1.5 cups of mashed mildly seasoned chickpeas spilling out of a pita. They didn't add any...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Terrible waitress

I had heard that Kitchenette is better than my local favorite Bubby's so I decided to give it a try. I was left speechless by the terrible service. We ordered the food and we found ourselves waiting....and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Terrible counter service

After enjoying brunch at Kitchenette this past weekend, I stopped at the counter only to be treated terribly by a middle aged woman (who appeared to be the owner) while trying to purchase baked goods. Out of...
menupages.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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There's nothing comforting about their food

Because of all the good reviews, I decided to give it a try one evening. I ordered the potroast with a side of mac and cheese for delivery. It was absolutely terrible. The potroast was flavorless and the meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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A diner that filled our hearts too!

Kitchenette is a very warm place, with a warm atmosphere with nice little touches we all loved during our stay in NYC. We spent a week there and ate at Kitchenette for five times, always at breakfast. We were...
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Charming place, great food, very homey

I have been to Kitchenette three times in the past two days and have to say that I am in love. The food is great- everything is fresh and cooked perfect. Get the brioche french toast. It's amazing. And the...
menupages.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Good eats....Good service

Well I have to say that when I walked into Kithenette this afternnon for brunch i expected to have a good meal but, bad service since that has been said repeatedly by other people on this site. However, I am...
menupages.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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Great food, poor service

I've never had a bad meal, and in fact many of the menu items are excellent. Great baked goods, satisfying egg dishes. The service, both in the restauarant and on the phone, is consistently poor. Long waits...
menupages.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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WONDERFUL

Met my roommate there last night for dinner. We are both from Maryland and wanted some Southern Comfort...GLAD WE WENT. I had the honey roasted fried chicken w/ 4 cheese mac n cheese and spinash on the side....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Hearty food! Why such bad reviews?

I don't understand all the negative reviews! Kitchenette always serve lovely food, yummy bread and fresh salad and veggies. Portions are always big. Service is fine - perhaps slightly spacey at the very worst....
menupages.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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It's just not that good

For a place to get breakfast, it wasn't such a great start to my day. Crowded, mediocre service, good food (the food here isn't the product of rocket science). But, nothing to write home about.
menupages.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Not bad, but is it worth the hassle?

Despite the dangerously overcrowded tables at which no human being can comfortably sit, one still has to wait outside for a table, sometimes as much as an hour. What for? The food is rather above average, as...
menupages.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Friendliest staff

We had a most wonderful brunch! The service was delightful. We did wait a bit for our food but was well worth it. I especially enjoyed the chocolate cake!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Poor service, good food

Do NOT arrive with kids. We sat and ordered immediately, only to wait 25 minutes for our food. Not a good combination with two young ones anxious for breakfast. The eggs were good, but the bacon was fatty and...
menupages.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Kitchenette, a sucker's bet

I ordered breakfast, it took over an hour and I live 2 blocks away. I ordered granola and french toast. The breakfast arrived with no milk for the granola. I called back. They said they'll send it right away....
menupages.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Great service, great food

Best service I had in NYC! These people made me feel like I was at home in Texas. Staff was friendly and responsive, something that has been rare on all my trips to the city. Everything we had was GREAT! Ask...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Order it for delivery, and you won't have to deal with the bad service!

I live by Kitchenette and love the food. Their red velvet cake is dreamy. But the other reviews are totally right about the terrible service. Even the hostess/manager on the weekend is snappy with her...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Poor Food & Service

I don't understand why this place always has a line. I live in the neighborhood and go out of convenience. Though the decor is cute, the food and service consistently disappoint me and everyone I take there....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Good food, poor service

Food is delish- great burgers! The service, however, is slow and not that friendly.
menupages.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Great food/service despite Lunch rush!

Great experience yesterday! Place was packed, but service was fast, and accurate. Food was delicious and fresh, and staff served with a smile despite working up a sweat. They got every single request correct...
menupages.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Not what it used to be

Kitchenette has lost it. They moved to a bigger location, changed the menu around, and have lost charm and quality of the old place. The pancakes and eggs here are fine, but nothing remarkable.
menupages.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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worst service, didn't even get to the food

My husband and I went for Saturday brunch where we waited for 10 minutes to get seated even through there were several empty tables. After placing our order we waited for 35 minutes until we realized that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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Terrible service, disgusting food

Ordered through sorporate web site dinner worth USD 500 ( for the team). Although we received message confirming dinner will be delivered within 35-50 minutes, it arrived after 1.5hrs. Crabcakes which were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Coasting on reputation

This place is seriously coasting on the reputation it garnered from numerous magazine pieces over the years. Still, legions of New Yorkers line up like lemmings for its crowded, communal tables. The move to...
menupages.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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good place for breakfast

i came here for sunday brunch around 2pm. the place is small but we were lucky that that we didnt have to wait, though a line quickly formed behind us. i chose the farmhouse special 2 eggs, turkey sausage,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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Off day?

Three of us went to Kitchenette on 80 W. Broadway for dinner Friday night. The burger wasn't cooked enough, the fries were greasy and undercooked, the cornbread was dry, and the waiter was grumpy. Somehow the...
menupages.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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Great homestyle breakfast

Very small, quaint, neighborhood place for breakfast with the locals. Good food, good value, great coffee, nice selection of the usual breakfast fare as well as some unique offerings.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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They Upgraded and Now It's Just Charming!

We used to go to the old location because it was close and we were usually too lazy to get on the subway...now that they have changed locales and chefs (and seem to have done a staff overhaul) we go because...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Best Breakfast in NYC!

Every time I visit NYC, I always dine at least once at Kitchenette. The breakfast is simply amazing and the quaint, small space is charming and fitting. I would definately recommend Kitchenette to anyone, and...
menupages.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Sadly disappointed

I went to the UWS Kitchenette. We got there and there was a 20 minute wait--this was expected. We finally got in and were cramped into the smallest eating area ever and shared a table with 2 complete...
menupages.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Really nice weekday dinner

While I feel the menu is not as creative or varied as the Kitchenette in Morningside Heights, this T...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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Delicious

I love the food and the price is right..The staff is very attentive and pleasant. If you decide to go on the weekend make sure you go early because it gets jammed pack.
menupages.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Awesome breakfast and desserts!

I only ate breakfast there but it was amazing. Their biscuits, bacon, and eggs are great. I had breakfast biscuit. Amazing strawberry butter(might be seasonal). Great service and cute little nook. Awesome...
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Yum!

I love the atmosphere at Kitchenette. It's very cute and European feeling. The waiters are sweet if incredibly busy, and the wait is worth it for how delicious the food is. Plus they change the menu seasonally...
menupages.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Overrated

Unfortunately the food at this breakfast place does not live up to its reputation, and ranges instead from bland to stale. We waited 25 minutes for a table, which would have been fine if the wait didn't end...
menupages.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Yummy Goodness

My boyfriend and i go to here every weekend and absolutely love it. Yes you have to wait at least 20 mins for a table during prime time of brunch on weekends, but its the perfect excuse to walk down the block...
menupages.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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Chipotle

Soup with white beans, chipotle and cilantro. Delicious and just the right hot.
menupages.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Mixed but inexpensive

I've been here a couple times now. When I get there I'm excited by the possibilities laid out in the menu - breakfast until 4 pm, macaroni and other comfort food - but my expectations have been too high....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Best Brunch

This place rocks! Need a place for brunch in Tribeca, you have found it. Kitchenette has a very cozy...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Breakfast gone wrong

A friend and I walked to Kitchenette this morning. This place has somewhat the feel of shabby chic meets country comfy. Beautiful baked goods in the window that looked scrumptious, however, the waiter gave us...
menupages.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Mom's home cookin' at its best!

Comfort food and diner standbys in Tribeca: pancakes, omelettes, homemade sausage, meat loaf, chicke...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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A Tribeca find

I go to this restaurant for their desserts. They got yummy cakes. The food is pretty good, although a little pricy. Sitting in here reminded me of a cafeteria. It's very cute. :D
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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Best Brunch Of Life

The fluffiest pancakes - biscuits like clouds - light yet creamy scrambled eggs - french toast slices thick as two by fours - succulent turkey sausage - bacon that makes you want to cry - real maple syrup -...
menupages.com - user review - 02/13/2005
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Simply Comforting

Long live Ktichenette. This food is quality. I've had the crab cakes, the lemon chicken, the mac and cheese. Simply astounding in its richness. Rarely does the name of a restaurant embody the brand - each...
menupages.com - user review - 01/16/2005
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Welcome To Grandma's Home Cookin'

After several hours of searching for kitchenette, finally we found it and made it for breakfast at 3pm. Stood next to the desert window, with our mouths watering, watching others consume what looked like...
menupages.com - user review - 12/20/2004
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Always a winner

Even though it's sometimes tough to get a table..it's definitely worth the wait..the home-made American style food is to die for and I always leave feeling good and satisfied....
menupages.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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Who's minding the kitchen?

Went there for a Saturday breakfast. Cutesy but very cramped quarters. The food was for the most part a disappointment. While the omelet and toast were excellent, the pancakes were very disappointing. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2004
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I wish my mom cooked this well

The breakfast is amazing. I absolutely love the cobb salad and keep coming back for it. The rolls (especially the cinnamon) they give you are absolutely amazing. I haven't had a bad meal yet. Take some...
menupages.com - user review - 02/14/2004
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Cute place but not worth it

I usually like to have pancakes or french toasts when I brunch. This is a cute place and I decided to have pancakes there. Unfortunately, they were not in the image of the place. They were dry and heavy.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2003
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Mistake may have been going for dinner

I didn't think Kitchenette was anything special. I went for dinner last night and I had their catfish with vegetables. The food was decent, but I probably wouldn't go back for dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2003
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Best Brunch in the City

Great food, always well prepared. Creative combinations of ingredients and flavors - especially the omelettes and sandwiches. Laid back country-style atmosphere. Friendly staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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Good, not superb

Waiter was very blase, never asked how things were, spoke maybe two words. Busboys and service though was excellent despite mute waiter. Appetizer and dinner had way too much butter/butter sauce...a sauteed...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2003
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What's all the fuss

Sorry, but I just don't find this slightly better than average luncheonette hardly enough to get excited about. Came by on a Sunday and sat at the counter (which overlooks the really horrendously sloppy back...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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Awesome.

Best brunch I have had. Tiny, but very worth the wait to be seated.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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homey and cozy

I love this place. I just went on a Sunday and only had to wait 10 minutes. Our server was so helpful - he went out of his way to make us happy. It's cramped and you are elbow to elbow with other tables, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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Good food, long wait.

This is a great little brunch place, but plan on waiting up to and over an hour for a table on weekends. Nonetheless, the food is good (though not by any means the best around) and the atmosphere is cheery...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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It used to be my playground

The brunch here is fabulous. However, my last experience was not pleasant. The staff was not friendly and looked annoyed when you attempted to get their attention. We waited 45 minutes to get a table. After...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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brownies to die for!

brownies that are legendary. good comfort food, but you can't leave without that brownie, nothing comes close.....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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Huge Portions!!!!

Great taste, very reach...!!! worth every penny. Huge portions, awesome!!! very recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2002
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price = yow!

usually this place is pretty reasonable, but stopped in for a piece of pumpkin pie and was charged $4.30! Just a warning to ask the price if you're at all price-conscious. Pie was pretty decent, but a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Eats and Treats

Amazing menu with tons to choose. Read the whole thing before you pick or you may be jealous of the plate next to you.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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for locals only

i love this place because it is right by my apartment, but i wouldn't trek across manhattan to eat there.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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not the best, but darned close

I'll admit that there's better strawberry butter to be had in NYC, but the excellent food, service, and ambience make this a worthwhile downtown stop anyway. The decor is cute and retro without being overly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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HOMEMADE Strawberry Butter!

Brunch doesn't get much better than this charming TriBeCa eatery. Go for the red pepper and artichoke omelette, or maybe the blackberry pancakes, or maybe just a huge scone with strawberry butter and a plate...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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The Greatest Breakfast on Earth

If not the greatest on earth, Kitchenette at least has a claim to be the best in New York. The interior is shabby-chic, but the food ranges from comfort to sublime. The breakfast combinations on weekends are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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comfort able

the best cornbread, macn cheese, shepards pie, coconut cake, fish cakes, fried chicken...nedd i say more?
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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A little country in TriBeca

Absolutely the best Breakfast/Brunch below 14th street. If you love crisp Bacon, and fruit pancakes - this is the place to go. Great Staff (I vote for Louise). Get's a bit crowded on weekends.. so I usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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yum yum

its just the cutes little place with cute food, big portions( well mostly) all very tasty...when in doubt do meatloaf
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Downtown Yummy

Cozy and delicious!! Down home American home cooking - and don't forget the yummy desserts!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Nothing Special, Just Nosalgia

If you missed sub-par country dining, then this is the place for you. The food is nothing special. I could cook this at home. The food is overpriced, and the service is pretty horendous, but the desserts are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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Throw away the Kraft Mac...

Kitchenette's Mac and Cheese is unreal!! Let me start there. The food was great and the deserts were even better. A great place for some good down-home country cooking. Great prices too. I had dinner, but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Come for brunch, come for dinner!

Everyone comes to Kitchenette for brunch, and rightly so. Lunch and brunch are often crowded, but dinner is completely different - I often have the restaurant to myself and it's possible to have a private...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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