Pocono Cafe - Bakery & Colombian Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Colombian restaurant

Address: 5237 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, USA

Phone: +15704310160

Rating: 4.4
based on 315 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Portions and prices are good; and the food very tasty."
  • "The mofongo was delicious & a very generous portion."
  • "The food was fresh and flavorful, I ended up eating the whole plate full."
  • "The chicken was cooked to perfection, moist and full of flavor from the skin to the bone."
  • "The food is GREAT ! THE BEST if anything."
  • "The meats were tasty, the baked goods are phenomenal, the ice cream has some unusual flavors and some favorites which are rich and creamy."
  • "The food was absolutely amazing."

Cons:

  • "The only good thing of the bandeja paisa was the sweet plantain & the sausage. The rice hard as a rock, beans no flavor meat dry, pork chops didn’t even try them."
  • "We pay a high bill for low-quality cooking."
  • "The food was not the best and the food is super pricey."
  • "The only flavor on the ribs was the BBQ sauce. The ribs themselves were not seasoned."
  • "The food was mediocre. Not bad but not amazing."
  • "I wouldn't recommend the grill chicken, It was a bit bland, chewy & dry not charred grilled as one would expect."
  • "Didn't like food at all, I had some cheese pancake type of item... it tastes like old boots."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff was amazing and very attentive as well."
  • "The staff was very nice and attentive."
  • "Loved the server especially she was so lovely and had an amazing energy."
  • "The gentleman at the register was very kind and welcoming."
  • "The staff were all very pleasant and helpful."
  • "Service was very good and welcoming."
  • "The server and counter staff were extremely welcoming to us."

Cons:

  • "One feels crowded when sitting in the dining area, and with the customer restroom closely nearby."
  • "The staff didn't understand English very much."
  • "Service was super slow! It was like pulling teeth from the servers."
  • "I give this place 0 stars! Do NOT go here and waste your time! We waited over 2 hours!"
  • "It was a horrible wait time we sat down at 115 and didn't get served till 215."
  • "Meet was definitely precooked a few days before. Took very long time to get our order ready."
  • "We had some difficulty communicating with our waitress."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Love this place found it by chance and went back twice before our vacation was over and the owner is super sweet."
  • "It is a family owned business and you can see and feel the love that they have for each other."
  • "The views here are of old world style, piped in music is relaxing and we sat by the fireplace which only adds to their atmosphere."
  • "What a wonderfully wholesome restaurant. Great Latin food at a reasonable price, in a great atmosphere."
  • "The decor, the friendly atmosphere, the music and weather all combined to create the perfect, relaxing ambience."
  • "It’s a cute, family oriented restaurant."
  • "The atmosphere is the most comfortable I've ever felt and I have massive anxiety."

Cons:

  • "The venue could use an update to its bathrooms badly and seating, as the tables are a bit wobbly and sitting by the windows when it’s cold you’ll feel a draft."
  • "Only complaint is the lighting in dining room is too bright, needs to be softer for ambiance."
  • "The place was packed on a Saturday afternoon."
  • "Very poorly managed/organized."
  • "The restaurant is small and kind of out of the way with a nice atmosphere inside."
  • "The place is outdated and a bit rundown with no ambiance."
  • "If you are looking for 'ambiance,' this is not the place."

Management and Staff Behavior

Pros:

  • "The owners and her family are just the sweetest."
  • "The owners are the friendliest, most personable people. Much love to Pocono Cafe, 10 outta 10"
  • "The owner Theresa and her daughter Gina made us feel like we have known them forever."
  • "The staff here are so sweet you won't be able to leave without smiling."
  • "The owners Theresa and Jose are so warm and genuine!"
  • "The entire staff was friendly, and made our visit there very enjoyable."
  • "The owner was great and very attentive, her recommendations for food was helpful."

Cons:

  • "This place has a lot of potential; however, until the super rude owner learns how to treat her customers, it will struggle to be a premiere spot in the area."
  • "The RUDE BLONDE LADY SAID 'I DONT HAVE TIME TO GET YOU A TABLE TOGETHER!!'"
  • "Probably the most inconsiderate customer service of any restaurant I have visited."
  • "Came in for first time experience and they would not accommodate us outside."
  • "When we entered the lady was talking with some people and my cousin was looking at the place and the lady at the register said in a Bad WAY what do you want."
  • "They took half an hour to attend us and the girl gave us an attitude for not letting her know, even though she saw us arrive?"
  • "The owners took ZERO responsibility! Have to take them to court."

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