We’re always on the hunt for kid-friendly restaurants that we haven’t tried yet. Enter Dulin’s. Service was very timely, but they were 0/2 on our kids’ dishes. We ordered a hamburger for our son, specifically calling out that a cheeseburger is on the menu and asked that no cheese be put on his burger. He’s a toddler and we try to keep his world from collapsing as much as possible.
We ordered a PB&J for our daughter. When our food was brought out, we received a grilled cheese sandwich and a cheeseburger. The staff was good about the mix-up and brought the corrected items pretty quickly.
The real kicker that prompted me to write this review was the mold I spotted on the crust of my daughter’s sandwich after she had already finished half of it. For that reason, it was our first time and likely our last.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
corey mitchell
Had a very good steak black bean omelette would definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pipe Smoking Lemur
I've been a regular at Dulin's for about a decade.
God only knows how many $1000's I've put into that place over the years... it's been financially irresponsible. lol I should be ashamed. I've always needed a place to do my research and my work though.
Pat was a great owner and I hope he's enjoying his retirement.
The updated interior the new owners did is really nice. It was a big improvement. They used my favorite shade of green for the walls. I also like the additional plant-life.
The food has always been good and I've brought a ton of people into this place over the years and they've always been impressed.
It's very reliable and recommendable.
I myself have had a few upsets within all my time there. Deep in the past there's been servers who were rotten with me on the regular... sometimes it doesn't matter how nice and polite you are to everyone... people look at you and they are just going to treat you a certain way. Consistently. Humans are tribal and they play favorites though. True story.
It's always High School wherever you go in life. lol
Some other issues that sat with me, were when something would come out off with my food. I've worked in the business and I've even been in Management, I understand it happens. Sometimes a "bad potato" slips the net... I was always on the down-low when reporting it though, and I always got weirdly confronted, back. I remember once, after reporting a sausage that wasn't quite right... like literally I've had a million of them and this was an imposter... someone played a joke on them. I tried it twice though to make sure and it was definitely not right... it tasted terrible and didn't even look normal. But I remember reporting this and I was doubled--up on by 2 people... like arguing with me about it, telling me there was nothing wrong with it... lol. Um... I tasted this... not you. And my word apparently, as usual, wasn't worth anyone's time. But I had 2 people immediately flanking me and arguing with me, when I didn't even begin an argument... I just got silently pissed-off, paid my full tab and left the plate.
I wont make a scene at a business. Unlike my ex girlfriend.
This is a bad instance of respect and customer service, it was rare, but it wasn't good. I would never lie about something being seriously wrong with my food. I was always really quiet about it too with them, the few times it's happened over the years, so as not to upset their business. I also, always paid a full tab, leaving a full plate, the few times it's happened.
This wouldn't sit with me like it does, if I didn't see others getting a different kind of treatment, and meals comped.
I had another instance recently of someone stating some things about me, because I walked-in an hour before closing. I always leave at or before 2PM... the closing-time. I've also always respected an early-closure and packed up and left, like a couple times recently. No problem.
There has been some weird attitude changes recently as well in the past couple of months with some people. I remember turning to say something to someone cleaning a table next to me, just a short little 'hey how's it goin...' and I was blatantly ignored and the person didn't look like they wanted to be bothered.
I know people get pissed at times, for whatever reason... but it's really not good conduct.
The thing is, everything tends to become a pattern over time.
It leaves you feeling your money is liked, and you aren't.
It really just boils down to an equality and respect issue.
These are my personal gripes though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Julie E
The staff are friendly, efficient, and attentive. The atmosphere is bright and inviting. My only complaint is that they don't open for breakfast until 830 a.m. Bummer! I end up going elsewhere if I'm in a rush.
Vegetarian options: You can ask them to leave out meats/fish, etc, depending on the dish.
Dietary restrictions: They were helpful in making sure I got no sugar, flour or wheat, and no meat or cheese. I had eggs every easy with the breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit. Yummy! And the food came quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Potatoes
Rus K
Wow, I loved this place so much gotta be the best breakfast/brunch place around for quality/price.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
Victor Lopes
Good food, served quickly, excellent service, nice family atmosphere. I'll go back soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amaan
Great food and awesome staff. Very welcoming and nice atmosphere.
Rob Allee
Don't listen to me, I work here. Great place to work, unless you don't like to work. 10 stars. And if my boss tells me to take this down again I'll give it 2 ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill W
Great place for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Expect to wait as there is usually a line to get in (but it is worth it).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
shanell cooper
I loved it ! I had the Oatmeal and French toast. It was great ! I would definitely recommend this cafe ! It's worth every penny .
This was a great place to hang out with friends. They didnt rush us but made sure we had everything we needed. Very busy on Sunday Mornings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tana Freeman
Great food, attentive staff, cozy and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Irish Potato Dish
Melissa S Moore
We were so excited to bring our family here on Father’s Day, the first since our dear dad passed away. Unfortunately, we were treated very rudely when we called. We showed up anyway, only to again be treated rudely by the person who took our name down. It was clear she did not want our business simply because we had 10 people, even though we were willing to split up into two tables. We understand there are always parameters but they could have been communicated in a far kinder, more welcoming manner. It looked very cute inside and was highly recommended but we were so disappointed by the initial service that we could not stay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Shelby Cave
Came here as a morning after activity for my bachelorette party! The food was very good, the staff did a really great job handling our large group, and we didn't feel rushed at all! I'd love to go back sometime soon!
We’re always on the hunt for kid-friendly restaurants that we haven’t tried yet. Enter Dulin’s. Service was very timely, but they were 0/2 on our kids’ dishes. We ordered a hamburger for our son, specifically calling out that a cheeseburger is on the menu and asked that no cheese be put on his burger. He’s a toddler and we try to keep his world from collapsing as much as possible.
We ordered a PB&J for our daughter. When our food was brought out, we received a grilled cheese sandwich and a cheeseburger. The staff was good about the mix-up and brought the corrected items pretty quickly.
The real kicker that prompted me to write this review was the mold I spotted on the crust of my daughter’s sandwich after she had already finished half of it. For that reason, it was our first time and likely our last.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Had a very good steak black bean omelette would definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I've been a regular at Dulin's for about a decade.
God only knows how many $1000's I've put into that place over the years... it's been financially irresponsible. lol I should be ashamed. I've always needed a place to do my research and my work though.
Pat was a great owner and I hope he's enjoying his retirement.
The updated interior the new owners did is really nice. It was a big improvement. They used my favorite shade of green for the walls. I also like the additional plant-life.
The food has always been good and I've brought a ton of people into this place over the years and they've always been impressed.
It's very reliable and recommendable.
I myself have had a few upsets within all my time there. Deep in the past there's been servers who were rotten with me on the regular... sometimes it doesn't matter how nice and polite you are to everyone... people look at you and they are just going to treat you a certain way. Consistently. Humans are tribal and they play favorites though. True story.
It's always High School wherever you go in life. lol
Some other issues that sat with me, were when something would come out off with my food. I've worked in the business and I've even been in Management, I understand it happens. Sometimes a "bad potato" slips the net... I was always on the down-low when reporting it though, and I always got weirdly confronted, back. I remember once, after reporting a sausage that wasn't quite right... like literally I've had a million of them and this was an imposter... someone played a joke on them. I tried it twice though to make sure and it was definitely not right... it tasted terrible and didn't even look normal. But I remember reporting this and I was doubled--up on by 2 people... like arguing with me about it, telling me there was nothing wrong with it... lol. Um... I tasted this... not you. And my word apparently, as usual, wasn't worth anyone's time. But I had 2 people immediately flanking me and arguing with me, when I didn't even begin an argument... I just got silently pissed-off, paid my full tab and left the plate.
I wont make a scene at a business. Unlike my ex girlfriend.
This is a bad instance of respect and customer service, it was rare, but it wasn't good. I would never lie about something being seriously wrong with my food. I was always really quiet about it too with them, the few times it's happened over the years, so as not to upset their business. I also, always paid a full tab, leaving a full plate, the few times it's happened.
This wouldn't sit with me like it does, if I didn't see others getting a different kind of treatment, and meals comped.
I had another instance recently of someone stating some things about me, because I walked-in an hour before closing. I always leave at or before 2PM... the closing-time. I've also always respected an early-closure and packed up and left, like a couple times recently. No problem.
There has been some weird attitude changes recently as well in the past couple of months with some people. I remember turning to say something to someone cleaning a table next to me, just a short little 'hey how's it goin...' and I was blatantly ignored and the person didn't look like they wanted to be bothered.
I know people get pissed at times, for whatever reason... but it's really not good conduct.
The thing is, everything tends to become a pattern over time.
It leaves you feeling your money is liked, and you aren't.
It really just boils down to an equality and respect issue.
These are my personal gripes though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
The staff are friendly, efficient, and attentive. The atmosphere is bright and inviting. My only complaint is that they don't open for breakfast until 830 a.m. Bummer! I end up going elsewhere if I'm in a rush.
Vegetarian options: You can ask them to leave out meats/fish, etc, depending on the dish.
Dietary restrictions: They were helpful in making sure I got no sugar, flour or wheat, and no meat or cheese. I had eggs every easy with the breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit. Yummy! And the food came quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Potatoes
Wow, I loved this place so much gotta be the best breakfast/brunch place around for quality/price.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
Good food, served quickly, excellent service, nice family atmosphere. I'll go back soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food and awesome staff. Very welcoming and nice atmosphere.
Don't listen to me, I work here. Great place to work, unless you don't like to work.
10 stars. And if my boss tells me to take this down again I'll give it 2 ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for a delicious breakfast or brunch. Expect to wait as there is usually a line to get in (but it is worth it).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved it ! I had the Oatmeal and French toast. It was great ! I would definitely recommend this cafe ! It's worth every penny .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was a great place to hang out with friends. They didnt rush us but made sure we had everything we needed. Very busy on Sunday Mornings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, attentive staff, cozy and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Irish Potato Dish
We were so excited to bring our family here on Father’s Day, the first since our dear dad passed away. Unfortunately, we were treated very rudely when we called. We showed up anyway, only to again be treated rudely by the person who took our name down. It was clear she did not want our business simply because we had 10 people, even though we were willing to split up into two tables. We understand there are always parameters but they could have been communicated in a far kinder, more welcoming manner. It looked very cute inside and was highly recommended but we were so disappointed by the initial service that we could not stay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Came here as a morning after activity for my bachelorette party! The food was very good, the staff did a really great job handling our large group, and we didn't feel rushed at all! I'd love to go back sometime soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros
Great service..great food...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5