"Our waiter was friendly and helpful in answering questions about dishes and his suggestion was spot on."
"Servers are friendly. Alexander is very nice and attentive."
"Staff is friendly, accommodating, and gives good insight on the menu."
"Service was quick and waiter was helpful."
"The server was super sweet and attentive."
"Service is always friendly and accommodating."
"Staff was super attentive and accommodating."
Cons:
"Was served completely burnt salmon that was inedible."
"Had an 11:30 reservation on a Sunday morning and the service was just not acceptable."
"Door was left open- it was quite chilly inside."
"Service was not very good... No additional water given.. no additional napkins."
"Service seemed a little hectic, probably because they were understaffed."
"Their service was terrible, we had to wait almost 20 minutes to be seated, and then another 30 minutes for the waiter to even bring us a glass of water."
"Service could be a little spotty during peak times, as parts of our orders are sometimes missed."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Everything you order here is so uniquely spiced and flavorful."
"The falafel balls were so fresh and crispy, I couldn't stop thinking about them until I went back the next weekend for brunch again!"
"The meat was so tender and the falafels were so freshly made."
"Really delicious. My favorite was the hummus but the lamb was also really good."
"This is genuinely one of the best culinary experiences of my life. The food is so refreshing and perfectly seasoned."
"The food was cooked to perfection."
"The food tasted like they picked all the spices from a garden five mins before placing it on out table."
Cons:
"The food tastes good, but the portion is a on the smaller side, which makes the price a bit hard to swallow."
"Hummus was fair - coarsely blended, not particularly spiced, no EVOO."
"The food was great, but the latte wasn't very tasty."
"The fish was beyond over cooked we couldn’t eat anymore."
"Salad soaked in lemon juice."
"Also ordered some hummus which was a tad bit on the salty side."
"The shrimp pil pil was so undercooked that we had to return it and the lamb tajine was flavorless."
Ambience
Pros:
"I especially enjoyed the Tintin wall - I grew up with those Hergé comics."
"The environment is interesting- the tiles make it look like a bathroom in the 1940s."
"Great atmosphere and friendly staff."
"In summer outside seating is quaint and pretty."
"You feel welcomed the moment you walk in."
"Situated on the corner of Grove and Mercer, Uncle Momo exudes a comfortable, neighborhood restaurant vibe."
"The entire team of staff are so welcoming and treat every customer like family."
Cons:
"It sometimes get crowded for brunch and dinner on the weekend so factor in some buzz time."
"Generous portions, not a place for a larger family to share plates."
"Food is flavorful but the portions, dining space and set up of tables deserves less than one star if you are more than two people."
"Place has little to no charm."
"Everything else also feels like its being minimized and its a solid 20 - 30 more for everyone to feel full."
"The decor reminds me very much of a small coffee shop in Paris."
"The ambiance is chill and they have outdoor seating available."