09/23/09

Over hyped and over priced

by Salkan

The place is cute and "homey"and the staff is attentive and friendly but there were only 4 choices on the board all bkfst type no lunch just some pancakes, waffles and one choice of an omlet w turtle! I'm not really a pancaake/waffle eater and I was hesitant to try turtle... I had the meatloaf which was ok. Portions are good but the food is decent not grt. So 2 bkfst w 2 coffees ran abt 35 dollars for a mediocore meal. Its trendy but not grt

• Pros: Cute and friendly
• Cons: Expensive and v limited selections

11/04/08

Not just a Novelty!

by Murano84

This is my first post, I was there a good 6 months or so ago but I recall a very pleasant experience. I've lived in the city for a couple of years now and wanted something different from my usual sunday Midtown Continental Brunch. After reading about Carmen's on Citysearch, my girlfriend and I decided to venture to check out the excitement. We loved the whole experience and have been meaning to make another trip back. Don't be deterred by the lack of choices because every option on the board sounded delicious. We both Loved our meals. It's not your typical brunch spot and I can see how the atmosphere would not be for everyone but everyone should at least try it out once. The Coffee was great, The place is very small but has very home-ish feel to it. Big Portions. When it comes right down to it, the food makes it all worth the visit. Might not want to bring your kids because their are some profane souvenirs scattered around the place. When I was there, a group was eating on the pickup truck parked out front and it briefly started to rain while they were out there and they continued to eat right through the rain, it was quite a sight they seemed to enjoy the experience.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Lack of Seating

10/30/08

The recent reviews are nuts! Carman's is amazing (and I'm picky!)

by Pugs1123

After seeing the most recent reviews, I just HAD to write something. I have been going to Carman's since I moved to the area (about 2 years ago) and have always had a great experience. The wait staff is always very professional and friendly and the food is always fantastic! (and you get a lot of it!).

As for cleanliness, I have never had dirty dishes or experienced any of the issues cited by the other reviews and I have been seated at both the counter (as a party of 2) and at tables (as a party of 3 or 4). Carman's is not the place for prudish people (maybe that was the previous reviewer's issue?) as her decor tends towards the phallic, but if you like a nice, neighborhood place and are an accommodating, friendly person looking for a great meal, Carman's is your place!! Whiners can go wait an hour in line for the mediocre food at Sabrina's.

• Pros: Yummy food, big portions, neighborhood feel, nice staff
• Cons: None!