“This is a nice quiet little place off the beaten path. The staff are always great and the atmosphere is always nice. The drink selection is good and I know they have food but I've never ordered any. It is definitely a nice place to just relax with friends or even by yourself.“
“Our family drives from Grove City just for this place. Every item on the menu tastes fresh and is very well done. It's got such an amazing small town restaurant feel. No matter who you are, they make you feel like family. You have to go in and try the food. I promise it's worth it. “
“It's unfortunate that I feel compelled to write this review. Our family has been going to Shades since they opened; we remember the joy when they were finally able to sell wings. For years, it was at least a weekly stop, so it is safe to say we've been in there hundreds of times. We've developed relationships with many of the servers, bartenders, and managers. It was always a pleasure to see the young people grow up, move on to bigger and better things, grow families, see picture of their kids, etc. Was nice to see some of our favorite comes back for summer break or part-time and hear about what they'd been up to. In short, we liked the place!The kitchen has always been hit or miss. But... it used to be that the servers were always advocates for their customers and willing to make things right. Not so much anymore... we have generally stopped going there because it's gone so down downhill and the last several visits have been such disasters! Now, it seems that corrective and constructive actions have been replaced by defensive aggression towards the customers. (Don't tell the customer that the pitiful, shriveled single piece of lettuce that's very clearly been sitting under a heat lamp so long it's turned black next to the one end slice of tomato on a BLT is "just the way they make". Crap like that should have NEVER walked out the door if anyone who had any pride had seen it!!)Instead of working together as a team as we have seen them do over the years, recently, there has been noticeable catty behavior between the servers that honestly creates a very negative and toxic environment.Have talked to multiple people who have worked there or know people who have worked there and the stories are not pretty or flattering.When your server comes to your table and tells the customer (as ours did yesterday), "I just want to cry, I can't wait to get out of here"... maybe there's a problem.There are lots of specific incidents/details I could relate, but in general, I don't patronize places where I'm repeatedly demeaning, insulted, and made to feel a nuisance!!Congratulations Shades on developing a solid culture of mediocrity where belittling your customers for YOUR shortcomings has not only become acceptable, but the pervasive norm!!This is not sustainable, and unless the ship is righted and pride in customer service and product are returned, your days are numbered! Shades is a staple and beloved in Canal. Please take this feedback as a gift as our family genuinely wants you to be successful. You made it 20 years, but I will be amazed if you make it another 5 unless things change.“
“My daughters order was good. I ordered my usual the chicken tenders & green beans. Green beans was good & ice tea. But the chicken tenders had a lot of fat. Forgot my creamy cheesy potato soup was good. And the rolls were off they were a bit empty inside a lot of air I guess. “
“Stopped in for lunch. Sat at the bar and was taken care of by Matt. Ordered the Buddha bowl and a blackberry lavender latte. My partner got a butterfly lemonade and the kicken' chicken. Food was great, drinks were better then great, and Matt was amazing. Definitely will come back and reclaim our spot at the bar soon!“
“Let's remember those 5 stars ratings shown are 5 Waffle House stars. This isn't the Ritz. It's Waffle House. That said, this Waffle House is a credit to its brand. The cook knew his game, the young lady serving was on top of hers, there were the predictable smattering of customers for 3:00 am and it was a bright, clean, warm refuge from a cold and dreary world. The sausage, egg, and cheese grits bowl never fails to deliver.Vegetarian options: Not a place for vegetariansParking: Great parking, easy access to the Waffle House“
“I came here for pool ? league and kareoke.. so disappointing that they shut down kareoke.. early due to not enough people.. what the F am I.. I spent money here all night for one of the things i came here for is closed early.. not kwel.. so disappointingSarahNick the bartender made it better.. thank you !!!Came out tonight and had a beautiful experience.. thank you for the changes...“