Table for Two 8-30
Pattymac’s Cafe
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We were directed by a server with a pot of coffee in her hand to sit anywhere. We settled in at a table in the back by the semi-open kitchen.
A server asked if we wanted coffee. We asked for orange juice and tea instead. We were impressed by the variety of lunch offerings noted as homemade, like Pat’s chicken salad sandwich ($6.75), fresh carved turkey or fresh roasted beef club sandwiches ($8.95), and cooked-to-order burgers ($6.95 to $8.50).
It was too early for lunch for us, so we focused on the breakfast side of the laminated menu.
A variety of special omelets ($6.95 to $10.75) prepared to order with three eggs caught our attention. The platters with different combinations of eggs, meat, pancakes, waffles or French toast ($6.95 to $8.50) made the decision even harder.
We had to ask our server for additional time when she brought the acrylic glass of orange juice ($1.95) and mug of hot water topped with a glass dish containing a Lipton tea bag and a lemon slice ($1.60).
Another server returned for our order and we took in the atmosphere. The tables were topped with local business cards, ads and some family snapshots neatly aligned under a transparent coating.
The Kutztown University Dad mug used for her tea made the Dessert Hound chuckle, and we noticed a kitschy assortment of mugs stacked and waiting to be used.
Shamrocks, wooden plaques and pictures hanging on the walls added to the homey feel.
Our order came out quickly. The Carnivore dug into his Aimee’s Special omelet ($9.95) and side order of bacon ($2.75). The omelet was a perfectly cooked mass of eggs, American cheese ($0.50 additional) and cubes of freshly roasted turkey, not deli meat. A large portion of Pat’s homefries and a toasted, generously buttered English muffin (from a choice of breads) made it a full platter. Four long strips of crispy bacon were served in a rather fancy white porcelain oval dish.
We were also pleased that the paper napkins were actually thicker and more akin to the more expensive “dinner napkins,” which is a nice touch.
The Dessert Hound chose MiMi’s Half Waffle ($3.25) with fruit and cream ($2.25 additional) and a side of sausage ($2.75). The waffle was half of a rich, deep Belgian waffle dusted with powdered sugar. Fresh cubes of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries and banana accompanied a generous tablespoon of sweetened, thick, cool homemade whipped cream.
The four flattened sausages in a ceramic side dish had a good spicy flavor, but proved to be too much food to finish.
We noted a sign that “Friday Night Dinners” will resume on Sept. 4 with a picnic theme and a live band. Dinner will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and patrons may bring their own wine or beer. We guessed that the locals who had discovered Pattymac’s as a solid bet for breakfast and lunch have already made their reservations for dinner.
Overall rating: 4 forks (out of 5).
The Dining Duo base their reviews on unannounced anonymous visits.
Side trip note: We took a recent trip to Hershey, Pa., and enjoyed an adult treat at the Circular Dining Room, which overlooks formal gardens. The service was wonderful, and the food is nothing like that served in the amusement park. For a more casual, but equally civilized meal, we dined at the recently acquired Highlands Grill at the Hershey Links golf course.
Pattymac’s Cafe Location: 814 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn (Berwyn Primary Shops) Phone Number: 610-644-8275 Cuisine: American breakfast, sandwiches Ambience: Bright, local diner Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; weekends 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Prices: Appetizers, soups $3 to $6; Entrees $5 to $11 Alcoholic Beverages: B.Y.O.B.
