5 /5 Diane Becker: We enjoyed our first experience at Jellybird Cafe today. The food was fresh and scratch made. I had an open-faced breakfast sandwich with avocado, bacon, egg, feta, sprouts and radishes. Tasty combination! Hashbrowns were okay, not the best I’ve ever had. My husband had the BLT and said it was excellent. The side of pasta salad was unremarkable. He had a cranberry mimosa, which he enjoyed. I stole a sip and thought it was very bitter, like grapefruit juice. They have good fresh-brewed tea, which is a must for me. There was so much stuff on the menu that looked good, I had a hard time choosing. Next time, I’ll try the biscuits and gravy because they looked very good on our neighbor’s plate.
The cafe itself is in a deep, narrow space in a strip center, so tables are very close together. You can hear all your neighbors’ conversations, which is fine if you’re a gregarious person. I’m more private, so I will ask for one of the center tables next time to get a little more elbow room than we had along the wall tables.
The decor is whimsical and eclectic. Lots of cute modern farmhouse touches throughout, like mismatched Christmas-themed china, salt & pepper shakers, and counter curtains. I would imagine they change out the china and other decor to match the seasons. The tables are beautifully made from solid wood and have a burned Jellybird logo. The long wall bench is scattered with cute throw pillows so you can adjust them to your own comfort level.
The service was adequate, but not amazing. Better attention to seating arrangements would have resulted in shorter wait times for others. For example, there was a dirty 2-top and a dirty 4-top when we arrived. The server cleared the 4-top and sat us, when it would have been more efficient to clear the 2-top for us and then seat the larger party behind us at the 4-top. Not a big deal, just a training opportunity.
Our friends arrived about 30 minutes after us with a large party so we rushed to vacate our table to allow the staff to combine 3 wall tables together to accommodate their group. This is not an ideal venue for large parties, so if you are arriving with a group, expect a longer wait.
Overall, it’s a cute, kitschy cafe with great food and a bustling, crowded atmosphere. Not ideal for introverts or claustrophobes. Very clean throughout. Price point was mid-range. Parking was adequate and easy.
