We tried to come here the last time we took a trip to Dallas but it didn't work out. This time we were able to make it work and were so happy that we did. The food was AMAZING - every appetizer and entree was delicious - and our server was so helpful and friendly. We had hyped this place up a bit in our heads and honestly it totally lived up to the hype. Can't wait to come back!
First, we were seated quickly, but server didn't stop at our table for about 15 minutes. No big deal, since everyone deals with staffing nowadays. Finally ordered and food was brought out fairly quickly. I ordered steak and eggs, wife ordered traditional breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon), and daughter ordered waffle with side of eggs. Menu has an item “biscuits with peach preserves), so we ordered that too. Food was cold. Steak was cool to the touch, eggs warm at best, and the 1 biscuit we got felt and tasted like it went from the freezer to the microwave and to my table in 2 minutes. Wife's eggs were the same, but daughter enjoyed her waffle. I had to ask for my side of bacon as it was not brought out with the food, and that too was cold and greasy. We didn't finish our food, obviously. It was so off putting that we didn't even want a re-do. Will not return.
Bartender was literally the worst ever. Took 30 min to get his attention for drinks and another 15 to get our ticket. Food was not good. Gentlemen next to us, left half a burger and plate of tater tots behind. Clear indicator that it wasn't just our experience.
Amy Browning
I went to Saturday brunch around 1:30 and it was not busy at all for being in a high traffic area. The temperature inside the restaurant was pretty warm for the end of summer. The food was just okay, nothing terribly special. I got the jalapeno poppers sandwich with tots, my friends got a PB and j burger, and a dish with protein and rice. The tots were the best thing about my dish. Overall, the experience was just okay and plain, for the prices there are many other places close by that have way better food!
DaveS
Food was good, although they were out of the dish I wanted (Salmon). The main disappointment was really slow service, and it really wasn't very busy. The servers seemed to have no sense of urgency on serving their customers.
KaneishaB
The bartender was late and the manager was behind the bar. I sent two drinks back and refuse to order another. My husband braved a drink that tasted like cheap tequila and looked like dirty water. My fish was really oily and my shrimp, all but one, were burned beyond edible. I was embarrassed for suggesting the place.
Brainstormmw
Watermelon mojito was really good! Sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. To of us ordered burgers and they were both solid! Very juicy and flavorful. Someone else ordered the chicken bowl and it was enough for two meals. All in all, a nice Friday evening spot to celebrate the weekend!
DJ Self
On our mystery picnic we stopped here to try the highly recommended Crushed Velvet cocktail. It's was amazing along with a great public school atmosphere. We didn't eat here,but the food passing by us smelled and looked absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be back to eat.
Brianna Davis
Great experience! I’ve always loved Public School. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. You can see our pupper loved his visit too! They were great with him, always providing water. They even shared some cupcakes with us! Their buffalo cauliflower is insanely good!
Fischer2023
Drinks and fries (sweet potato and regular) were AMAZING!!! Food was good, about average. The restaurant was very hot and there was only 2 other tables in there on a Saturday night. Great spot to grab drinks!
I've been there a couple month before and food was great idk what changed but the quality has just gone down. The avocado toast was drenched in this balsamic vinegar and the steak and egg came with the smallest two pieces of meat I've ever seen for $27 and the chicken and waffle was just sad the chicken were two small pieces of chicken not a whole chicken breast as advertised the Waiter was nice but something needs to change in that quality of the food and the kitchen
DavidC
Lots of food options were not available. Dining room was very warm. Kitchen service seemed off. Wine came in a dirty glass. Waiter was very nice though. Place was empty on am early Sunday evening.
Destiny L.
Great Food!!! A great vibe and has so many cool dishes Best hangout spot ever. I went with my friends recently and it was so much fun. The cocktails and food were absolutely delicious.
VictoriaD
The food and atmosphere was really good, as was our server. However, it was so hot in there that we could not eat fast enough so we could get out of there. We would have liked to stay longer, but was so uncomfortable, we could not take it. Also, although the server was great, the hostess was super rude.
Brian D.
I'm so ready for this place to close so a restaurant can take this space and be open normal business hours and serve decent food. I can't tell you how many times we've tried to give this place yet another chance and every time they give us a great reason to never come back. Tonight's reason: we stroll in at 9:10pm thinking we'll grab a couple beers at the end of the evening. They closed at 9pm. Yes they are the only restaurant in West Village that closes this early. This after dealing with constant mediocre food and service and hyper ridiculous Covid restrictions for two years. How is this restaurant still in business??
We tried to come here the last time we took a trip to Dallas but it didn't work out. This time we were able to make it work and were so happy that we did. The food was AMAZING - every appetizer and entree was delicious - and our server was so helpful and friendly. We had hyped this place up a bit in our heads and honestly it totally lived up to the hype. Can't wait to come back!
First, we were seated quickly, but server didn't stop at our table for about 15 minutes. No big deal, since everyone deals with staffing nowadays. Finally ordered and food was brought out fairly quickly. I ordered steak and eggs, wife ordered traditional breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon), and daughter ordered waffle with side of eggs. Menu has an item “biscuits with peach preserves), so we ordered that too. Food was cold. Steak was cool to the touch, eggs warm at best, and the 1 biscuit we got felt and tasted like it went from the freezer to the microwave and to my table in 2 minutes. Wife's eggs were the same, but daughter enjoyed her waffle. I had to ask for my side of bacon as it was not brought out with the food, and that too was cold and greasy. We didn't finish our food, obviously. It was so off putting that we didn't even want a re-do. Will not return.
Bartender was literally the worst ever. Took 30 min to get his attention for drinks and another 15 to get our ticket. Food was not good. Gentlemen next to us, left half a burger and plate of tater tots behind. Clear indicator that it wasn't just our experience.
I went to Saturday brunch around 1:30 and it was not busy at all for being in a high traffic area. The temperature inside the restaurant was pretty warm for the end of summer. The food was just okay, nothing terribly special. I got the jalapeno poppers sandwich with tots, my friends got a PB and j burger, and a dish with protein and rice. The tots were the best thing about my dish. Overall, the experience was just okay and plain, for the prices there are many other places close by that have way better food!
Food was good, although they were out of the dish I wanted (Salmon). The main disappointment was really slow service, and it really wasn't very busy. The servers seemed to have no sense of urgency on serving their customers.
The bartender was late and the manager was behind the bar. I sent two drinks back and refuse to order another. My husband braved a drink that tasted like cheap tequila and looked like dirty water. My fish was really oily and my shrimp, all but one, were burned beyond edible. I was embarrassed for suggesting the place.
Watermelon mojito was really good! Sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious. To of us ordered burgers and they were both solid! Very juicy and flavorful. Someone else ordered the chicken bowl and it was enough for two meals. All in all, a nice Friday evening spot to celebrate the weekend!
On our mystery picnic we stopped here to try the highly recommended Crushed Velvet cocktail. It's was amazing along with a great public school atmosphere. We didn't eat here,but the food passing by us smelled and looked absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be back to eat.
Great experience! I’ve always loved Public School. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. You can see our pupper loved his visit too! They were great with him, always providing water. They even shared some cupcakes with us! Their buffalo cauliflower is insanely good!
Drinks and fries (sweet potato and regular) were AMAZING!!! Food was good, about average. The restaurant was very hot and there was only 2 other tables in there on a Saturday night. Great spot to grab drinks!
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I've been there a couple month before and food was great idk what changed but the quality has just gone down. The avocado toast was drenched in this balsamic vinegar and the steak and egg came with the smallest two pieces of meat I've ever seen for $27 and the chicken and waffle was just sad the chicken were two small pieces of chicken not a whole chicken breast as advertised the Waiter was nice but something needs to change in that quality of the food and the kitchen
Lots of food options were not available. Dining room was very warm. Kitchen service seemed off. Wine came in a dirty glass. Waiter was very nice though. Place was empty on am early Sunday evening.
Great Food!!! A great vibe and has so many cool dishes Best hangout spot ever. I went with my friends recently and it was so much fun. The cocktails and food were absolutely delicious.
The food and atmosphere was really good, as was our server. However, it was so hot in there that we could not eat fast enough so we could get out of there. We would have liked to stay longer, but was so uncomfortable, we could not take it. Also, although the server was great, the hostess was super rude.
I'm so ready for this place to close so a restaurant can take this space and be open normal business hours and serve decent food. I can't tell you how many times we've tried to give this place yet another chance and every time they give us a great reason to never come back. Tonight's reason: we stroll in at 9:10pm thinking we'll grab a couple beers at the end of the evening. They closed at 9pm. Yes they are the only restaurant in West Village that closes this early. This after dealing with constant mediocre food and service and hyper ridiculous Covid restrictions for two years. How is this restaurant still in business??