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Today is my pal's birthday, but we celebrated last night at Treat!
They did well to accommodate a group of 11, an hour before they closed. We did, of course, make a reservation. It's a small place and there was one other party that was bigger than ours.
Another plus of dining with 10 others....you get to sample other dishes! I had the Tandoori Chicken Sandwich with a side of the wilted spinach. I think I almost liked the spinach more than the sandwich. And I really really liked the sandwich. The spinach was salty and garlic-y. Two of my favorite things!
The sandwich was awesome. I loved the combo of mint, cilantro, and aioli.
The lamb burger was awesome (however i'd have to order it sans peppers...too spicy for my weak 'buds). The fries were awesome.
I'd totally recommend getting the chocolate curry ganache cake. I hate black pepper so I didn't like the ice cream that came with the apple tart, but the tart itself was good. The passion fruit creme brulee was very flavorful.
Honestly, it's a bit pricey for the entrees, but I think the sandwiches are a great deal and I'd go back just for that reason.
Also...not a fan of $1 per byob participant. Or the $1/person outside dessert charge. Feels a little nickel-and-dimey when places do that.
Oh well. Still delicious!
I love breakfast and I love Indian food so naturally I love Treat. When some friends suggested this place I was expecting your typical urban hipster breakfast fare a la Lula or the Flying Saucer. But Treat's Indian-infused brunch was unique and delicious. I had an omelet with gouda, mushrooms and leaks. The potatoes tasted like the inside of a samosa--yum! My companions sampled the Saag Paneer Scramble, the Masala French Toast, among others, and everyone walked out more than satisfied.
The decor was adorable (as was the service!). The yellow and purple walls were cheery and the mod accents were not overly precious. I'll definitely return to Treat on a future visit back home and consider upgrading to five stars.
Going to this place when you cannot 'treat' yourself is quite ironic.
Why should you do that, you may ask.
Well - because you are slightly masochist, stupid or your name is Aurore L and in that case you are a little bit both.
It also may be because you really want to have dinner with a vegetarian friend you haven't seen in ages and that it just seems like the perfect choice.
It's quite challenging to write this review since I didn't really get to enjoy the delicious items they offer on the menu.....well - not entirely true since I did order things but surely not what I would have eaten in another slimmer life in which carbs, fat and all yummy things were keys to a balanced diet.
What?!? One is allowed to dream, right?
Like the good and disciplined girl I have become during these last three weeks I chose to go with the spicy chicken soup (soup of the day) and the mushroom purse....I just couldn't resist. But since it's appetizer-size it was ok to just indulge a little bit....
Soup was nice and hot - spicy broth, herbs and a lot of tender chicken chunks. Perfect start.
But the real star was of course my mushroom fiesta, sauteed and wrapped in a super cute phyllo dough purse alongside with leeks, paneer (unaged Indian cheese similar to ricotta) and goat cheese. Served with mixed greens and a little balsamic vinaigrette it was a wonderful way to add richness to my meal without going overboard.
I left satisfied - yay!!! - and got to enjoy the "Monsters" art collection on the bright sunny walls of this charming little restaurant who mixes admirably well contemporary American cuisine and Indian flavors.
Nice little niche guys!
Really great place! I'm definitely going back to try the brunch.
I highly recommend the apple torte with black pepper ice cream. One of the best desserts I've had in a really long time!
Delicious, delicious, delicious! Oh man. I love Treat. I love that it is BYO. The Samoas are awesome, and I always order the curried gnocchi! So fricken good. Last time we were there we ended the night with chocolate mousse that had some sort of spicyness going on. Every experience I have had there is wonderful! I always bring a sparkling wine because I know I will be eating spicy! Has a small but good variety on the menu. My husband gets the lamb and he just raves about it. I suggest you all try it!
Also the waitress was super polite, and we always get great service there!
This place is HORRIBLE!!!
They served us stinking, unfresh scallops and when we told the waitress, nothing happened. No apology, no offer to give us something else, no manager rushing over to buy us a drink or dessert, nothing. And we were charged full price for it too! Nineteen bucks for that.
the other food: calimari heavy, bready with garlic mayo that gave me a bad taste in my mouth for 24 hours. The salmon entree was nice as was the mushroom purse. Everything was too salty though.
At the same time they were out of 1/4 of the menu and every single dessert and that was at 4:30pm on saturday night!!!
this place needs help. Don't bother till they get things together. Plus, its pricy for the quality. and anyplace that is serving spoiled seafood will not last long.
Oh, goodness!! What a nice surprise. Treat is in a totally random location near Kedzie and North but I'm really not complaining as it is a hop, skip away from my house. The ambience inside is simple and whimsical, yet elegant; their patio setting is quiet and private.
The menu has quite a variety of offerings and everything sounds so unique and delicious. It took me an especially long time to decide what I wanted to eat because of this.
I had the Daal, Puri, and Eggs. Daal is an Indian flatbread that has lovely bits of tarragon laced throughout. It is crispy, puffy AND chewy - what a delightful texture! The Puri is a side dish of a thick, stew-like lentil mixture seasoned lightly with chili peppers (?) and bay leaves. It comes with two eggs any style (my over easy eggs were cooked perfectly) and a side of spicy yellow curry potatoes (an Indian take on hash browns). The combination was SO tasty - piling the Puri and eggs onto the Daal with each bite. A VERY comforting and belly-filling dish, too.
My friends tried the Tandoori Chicken Sandwich and the Lamb Burger, both of which they said were delicious.
Would rate it 5 stars but the service was a tad bit on the slower side.
Will definitely go back.
Treat is a really great restaurant. I've only been there a few times, but my girlfriend & I plan on going back. Once you go, you'll be glad you did. The Cod Sandwich is awesome, as are the french fries and the Cole Slaw. Really friendly staff as well. Try it out!
This was a pleasant surprise. The place was packed but we called ahead and didn't have to wait too long. The service was little slower than I would usually expect in a small place like this. We had the fresh made samosas and the roasted mushroom purse dish for appetizer which was great. For the main course I played it safe with Daal Tadka and rice while my wife had gnocchi in curry sauce which was good. The only bad part was the location.. didn't seem very safe around the area and parking was little difficult. We would like to go back for their brunch menu which looks great!
It was decided upon first bite that this place would be a brunch favorite. We had the Savory and Pakora pancakes, a side of spiced potatoes and a side of eggs.
The pancakes were fluffy with lightly crisped edges and spiced with bright flavors. Mint, parsley, coriander. They were also enormous. One order would have been enough for the both of us. I liked the Savory pancakes best as they had a slightly sweet taste underneath all the flavors (leeks, roasted corn, hollandaise, plenty of spice).
The spiced potatoes were not your standard breakfast potatoes. They came in the form of an un-fried potato cake full of Indian spice and were absolutely delicious.
Very attentive service, great covered outdoor area and no wait at peak brunch hour. I almost felt like I was dining at the home of a friend in the casual and friendly atmosphere. Made for a very relaxing start to my weekend.
Went to Treat for a Sunday BYOB brunch and it was so good! The menu is simple, but the omelettes are great! To make it an egg-white, they charge $0.75. We brought our own bottle of champagne and we got 4 oz. glasses to pour it in. We ordered one glass of OJ for $3 and it was enough to get through the bottle. They also charged $1 per person for a cork fee.
We went at 11am and there was no line and we had our choice of tables. There is an outdoor patio, but it was way too hot to be out there today, so we stayed inside and it was just a bit hot in there. The one server and one runner working were very efficient and we never had to look around for any help.
From the outside, Treat does not look too good. Once you eat though, you will definitely want to go back!
October 18, 2009
Went there again today and loved it so much. There was no wait, actually almost empty at 1pm, and the food and service was perfect!
Went to Treat at 1:00 pm on a Sunday, seated outside immediately. The food is very unique and innovative. I got a half order (which was more than enough) of the Masala French Toast with the chai syrup-- it was delicious. A friend got a side order of chicken maple sausage and it was also very good. The french toast half order, coffee, side of bacon and tip came out to $12.
I will definitely be back, although I think this place is about to blow up because of Check Please so I'm guessing there will be a wait next time. They should look into expanding the outdoor seating as the restaurant is pretty small. I'll also echo some of the sentiments about the service-- it's not that great and you don't feel particularly welcome. Our waitress was okay but I observed another waiter who spent all of his time playing with his dog who was sitting outside with the rest of us rather than helping or paying attention to his customers. They aren't outright rude or getting the orders wrong, just (as someone else said) inattentive.
Yelpers couldn't have reviewed this restaurant any more accurately!
I normally hate to order the same thing my fiance is ordering b/c I'm a "need to try everything" kind of girl. But this time, we followed what the reviews said and both ordered the beer battered fish sandwich. - DIVINE! The batter was light and crispy, the fish was fresh (and huge!), and the caper sauce had the perfect bite and sweetness to it that paired well with the sandwich.
We also ordered the samosas - they were great! It had a Western/Americanized taste to it but hey, I'm American :)
Treat is a place I've driven by several times and have never noticed. I am lucky to have a friend invite me there for brunch.
I ordered the Steak Benedict which is Pan Seared Steak, Two Poached Eggs, Wilted Spinach, Baguette, Hollandaise, Spicy Potatoes. I found that the Steak itself was a bit bland and could use some simple seasoning. The potatoes made up for this - they truly are delicious! The presentation of the food is excellent. Two friends had the cod sandwich. I was lucky to sample it and I will definitely be ordering that next time.
Our waitress could use a happy pill. The waitstaff consisted of a woman and a man that looked like models. The woman seemed too cool for everything and wasn't very attentive. The restaurant wasn't very busy when we got there so there was no reason for her to not check on us to see how we were doing on beverages. I had the Ginger Limeade which was ok.
The Chef came out and delivered one of our orders. He was very sweet and apologized for the wait which actually wasn't bad.
Strange location, not bad ambiance. I don't think it looks like a dump at all despite what other reviewers are saying. Perfect for hipsters and art folks looking for brunch. Expect to spend around $18 - $25 per person with gratuity.
Street parking is available and a lot of bikers lock their bikes up on the fence next to their outdoor seating (which is scary because the umbrella shade looked kind of unstable which was making the people who were sitting under it nervous).
We saw this on Check Please and wanted to try it out. We ordered french toast, Pakora pancake, samosa, calamari, lamb burger, and beer battered cod sandwich. The breakfast items were just ok, I can think of better places for them. However, the lunch items were delicious and well presented. We really enjoyed the calamari and the sandwiches. The samosa is just ok. I still would come back for the lamb burger alone.
double thumbs for treat restaurant.
what can i say?? great food!? wonderful servers!? and a chef that cares!?
what else do you need. give it a try.
I went here for brunch today and had a very pleasant experience. I got the french toast with chai syrup and my boyfriend got the daal, puri, and eggs. Both were incredibly delicious and come highly recommended. I saw some other dishes at other tables and although I don't know how they tasted...they definitely looked impressive!
The service was a little on the slow side but I didn't deduct a star because I felt like it was more of a laid-back kind of slow, not lazy and indifferent. Our server was super friendly and was really good about refilling coffee, and I like being able to take my time instead of being in and out in less than 45 minutes! I just wouldn't come here if I was on a time crunch.
Seems to me that this place is Indian food for non-Indians. I went here with pretty high expectations after the restaurant was featured on Check, Please!, but came out pretty disappointed. The samosas we started with were very underseasoned -- just bland potatoes with a few peas, and the samosa pastry was dry, rather than tender and flaky. The chutneys that came with it were also bland and very watery. The calamari we also had was awesome (tender and a nice dipping sauce), though nothing particularly Indian or fusion about it. The entrees were also average at best. The chicken in the tikka masala was very dry and the sauce had no depth. My fiance loved the scallops, and the curry cream sauce they were in, but I thought they were okay (think they use wet scallops instead of dry b/c the consistency was off). The dessert was also underwhelming -- the ganache curry cake was a pretty average chocolate cake with a weird curry element.
Yum! I went here on a weeknight and it wasn't too crowded. I ordered the tikki masala... it was a bit spicy for me but my dining companion said it was the way it usually is... even better! I also tried the Curried Gnocchi which I absolutely loved. Another favorite the mushrooms as an appetizer. I could have eaten those all night, they come in a pastry puff thing.
The chef refused to turn down the spice on the tikki masala... which is okay, I mean it is HIS restaurant, but it was too spicy for me.
The mexican hot chocolate was okay but I was expecting something more thick, made out of masa, like champurrado.
I guess I'll have to come back and try some more things. But so far, I'm impressed with this place. I like that its BYOB.
Indian fusion restaurant? And fairly affordable? Sure! My fiancee and I decided to give it a whirl and see what came of it.
From the outside, it looks like a run down shack. From the inside, it's fairly clean and trendy looking, with the strange exception that the tables we sat were sticky. I know that this phenomenon happens with wooden tables due to sauces, heat/cold, etc. But it would behoove the owners to treat the wood as the sticky finish is pretty uncomfortable. In any case, onto the food:
Started out with two orders of samosas (4 pieces total, $10) - Good samosas, but definitely over priced. They can likely get away with it as there really isn't a local Indian shop to get the samosas for $1.50 each.. but they were far from out of this world.
Beer Battered Cod Sandwich: Fried fish with a tasty sauce served in sandwich form? It's hard to not to enjoy this. The fish was still soft and flaky, and the flavors melded well together. This will be what you want to save for your last bite here. Would consider getting this dish again.
Rice Flake Crusted Salmon: Salmon was slightly overdone by my standards, however the dish had good flavors. This dish was not enough to sate me as the portion was fairly small. The rice flakes were good, the crisped skin on the bottom of the salmon was phenomenal. Whatever root vegetable (cashew korma? salsify?) they served with it was tasty and interesting, but I had never heard of it. I'm not sure I would get this dish again.
Chicken Tikka Masala: From the few bites I had, one piece of chicken was perfectly cooked while the other one was dried out. The flavor seemed decent, but unlikely to reorder.
Passion Fruit Infused Creme Brulee: The four of us eagerly awaited to try this dessert! We spotted it from the moment we opened the menu, picked up our spoons as it arrived, and cracked into a gorgeous burnt sugar top... to find that the creme brulee was still fairly raw and had not set appropriately. Passion fruit flavor was there, but with a liquid eggy texture, the creme brulee instantly lost it's appeal.
Verdict: The quality of the food overall is good. Sticky tables and a non-appropriately made dessert really took it down a notch in my book, as did the fact they stated they didn't have enough menus (asking my associates to share) when their house was not even close to full. I'd probably go back with some friends, but not more than one more time.
This is sort of high class food in a building that should house cheap latino food, based on the location and the color of the building on the outside.
But inside is a different story. For upscale food, the place was extremely bright lit--probably to showcase the local artists' prints hanging around the place. And the food.
The food is why you come here (that, and its $1 corkage fee BYOB policy), and its relatively low prices for the quality of the food. Definitely get the curried gnochi and try the mushroom app. Despite its being upscale, they definitely don't skimp on the portions--so you can take some home for a lunch the next day.
End note: I forgot my leftovers (I've done this at least 10 times). This time, however, the waiter runs out of the restaurant and hands us the box.
Did I say great service?
Holy brunchtastic. It baffles me that this place was empty, save for our table and two others, at 10am on a Sunday morning. Is it the location? The economy? What gives?!? For this food, I would have expected lines out the door. We brought a half bottle of champagne to make mimosas (ps, their oj is only $1.50 each) and paid a $1 corkage fee for each diner. Not bad.
The steak benedict with two poached eggs, sauteed spinach, and hollandaise was served atop a baguette - along side their spicy potatoes. Oh those potatoes! I was in curry heaven...they went well with the sauteed spinach. We also ordered a single delicious buttermilk pancake to split. Why don't my pancakes taste like that when I make them in my own kitchen? This place was oh-so-good. I pretty much licked my plate clean - not a big deal, there was nobody there to see me.
The ambiance was nice, but it is never as fun when the restaurant is empty. Good tunes, though. But bring your wool sweater...I was chilly.
In my top 10 list for Chicago. Always busy, but never too long of a wait, even with a larger group. The staff takes their time with each patron and makes sure you are satisfied with your meal.
A great place for a large group. Everything on the menu has been outstanding, so I recommend getting ready to share with all your neighbors!
The service was really slow, I ordered a coffee and had to flag the guy down as he was reading a news paper just to get a refill.
The food was ok, but not nearly good enough for what you pay. I personally would have rather gone to eat Thai food. Maybe what I got just wasn't their best, but if you have it on the menu it should be prepared well.
The outside looks like crap like someone else mentioned, I guess it used to be a train stop of some sort. Parking sucks also and their chairs were uncomfortable. In addition to that the paintings in their are the same as in Bite; which, regardless suck.
Over all I wasn't impressed by the food, prices, service, or decor. Even though it's a 5 minute walk I probably won't be going back there.
What a cute space, and what cute servers!
I came here for brunch over the winter.
We had the savory pancakes with leeks and corn, daal puri and eggs, and the lamb burger. Everything was well seasoned and good portions. The server made a wonderful suggestion with the savory pancakes because I am kind of still craving them now.
I would definitly recommend because it truly is a hidden gem in the neighborhood.
You know how booze makes everything better? Yep, I think the fact that Treat is BYOB is inflating its rating. The food was definitely not fresh and even if it was properly cooked, nothing to rave about. After seeing all of these 5 stars I had to double check and make sure we were reviewing the same Treat.
Samosas: Frozen solid. We ordered one a piece and both were hard as a rock as soon as we bit in. Definitely not a great start.
Fried Calamari: Just OK. The accompanying mayo/sauce was alright.
Chicken sandwich-nothing to write home about. Chicken was a bit on the dry side
Atmosphere is kinda dingy and the menu is all over the place. Creative menu? More like a hodge podge of a dozen different cuisines. I can't decide if I'm willing to give them second chance, if I do I'll be sure to post an update.
For some reason, dining in Chicago has become somehow polarised. I know, I know, that's a strange term to use in relation to food.
But think about it. These days, you either go to a (semi)budget place serving safe, solid standbys or pay through an open vein for more of a scene. Sure, there are still places inhabiting the gap in between, but they are a disappearing middle class. Gone are gems like Earth, Twilight and Leo's Lunchroom, where tasty, artful food could be had in tasty, artful settings. And not for a lot of money.
Treat is one of those rare Chicago eateries that pushes the envelope on casual dining. First, you have the sandwiches. The beer-battered cod sandwich is actually a nice fish dinner with pickled onions, mixed greens and herb aioli. It only becomes a sandwich when served between slices of sea salt ciabatta. The turkey panino would be more of the same old bird, except it goes out on a limb with a complex apple tarragon coleslaw. The burger shifts one foot to the Indian subcontinent, with spicy lamb and a cool yoghurt sauce. The accompanying fries are elevated with spicy harissa aioli.
The entrees change from time to time. Once, I had a beautiful pan-roasted flank steak with red wine reduction, beet crisps, bacon-potato hash and red pepper phyllo 'cigars'. Restaurant food in a cafe setting. With strains of the Pixies' Surfa Rosa playing in the background. This place has imagination. Tamiz Haiderali has imagination.
The apple tarte tatin with white pepper ice cream is gone from the menu, but the equally delicious passionfruit creme brulee is holding fast.
The service is friendly and unforced. I never sense any hovering, and yet things are always taken care of. Go ahead, leave a nice tip.
Count your change at the end of the evening. You'll still have enough for a sackful of sliders from White Castle. But will you need or even want it? I would imagine not.
A very quirky, unusual place. Odd dishes. Weird music. Unusual servers. And I liked it a lot.
The food was disparate and fusion-y, from simple sandwiches to braised lamb shank. The scallops appetizer was a little bland, but still tasted good. There's a good charm to the ambience and that added a lot to the experience -- a good lesson for any restaurant startups. Based on the reviews of brunch, I'd be quite interested in returning.
Surprise yourself a little and check out this odd bistro.
Treat, you are a delicious enigma! You baffle me... the restaurant is like a teenager with an identity crisis. Is it Indian food?? Not really... there's a decent samosa, dhal and chicken tikki masala on the menu, curried gnocchi, but not what I would call Indian food. It is basically reasonably priced, upscale American cuisine with a little influence from the East. Despite my confusion with the menu, it is really great food!
The cumin crusted salmon was delicious on a bed on well seasoned sauteed spinach. The gnocchi had a really interesting flavor. Also the interior is much nicer than I expected, especially from the impression you get from the exterior and the location. It's a cute cafe-like atmosphere.
This place is a gem; there's not much else in the neighborhood comparable to Treat. And to top it off, it's BYOB (though there's a $1/person corkage fee). Stop by the liquor store a little west on North on your way here!
WARNING, WARNING - Treat is going to be on Check Please and I predict lots of people with lines down the street so visit now while you still can snatch a table. Treat is a gem because of it's great food at ridiculous prices and it's BYOB. What more can you ask for.
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Good, good stuff.
It's probably not on your way to anywhere you might be going, but it's worth a trip even if it is out of the way. The neighborhood and the look of the building is a bit disconcerting, but once you walk in you feel like you've walked into a friends living/dining room.
They had live music the night we went, which was nice. The server was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the chicken tikka masala and/or the coconut curry pasta. Oh, and the samosas were great too.
Can't wait to go back!
ohhh yeah! this is a place worth frequenting! cute, spunky, happy, delicious spot.
fabulous outdoor patio- citronella candles to ward off bugs and all.
crisp, pseudo-kitsch, neat theme: from modern-retro cafe tables to ikea silverware!
friendly employees, warm atmosphere in general.
and the food? I'm telling you! scallops to die for. It's fun with the "Indian" influence, and fresh veggies to boot. Salmon came with perfectly sauteed spinach. Had an amazing chevre bisque, soo creamy & yummy.
don't pass up the chocolate mouse if you're staying for dessert!
BYOB, very reasonable prices. accessible location for logan sq/humbolt/avondale area.
my only question mark is why not more crowded? maybe I swung by on an off night (sunday), but with credentials like this place I was nearly shocked at the emptiness. Not to say I didn't mind the privacy!!
New favorite. And I found it by doing searches on yelp!! I saw all good reviews, and they were all dead on. yay!!!
;D! Give it a try, especially if you're nearby. It's quite the treat.
I really enjoyed the fantastic yummy food when I went to Treat for brunch. I really love the fusion of Indian with American foods and it was a really open area. I also have to say that the music was a plus. First, it was the Replacements who I have alot of respect for and then a Bob Dyan collection. I love listening to Bob Dylan on a Sun. afternoon while eating Masala French Toast!
I would probably give this place 5 stars if the food items were about one-two dollars cheaper each but overall, I think that it's a good value for what you're getting. And did I mention they were playing Bob Dylan?
If you can handle the blinding brightness of the yellow walls and the lack of ventilation/air-conditioning on a hot day, you will be really happy when you bite into the Roasted Turkey Panini (with apple tarragon cole slaw, swiss cheese on caraway rye bread) or the Ham and Cheese Panini (with smoked ham, swiss cheese, tomato chutney on caraway rye). The Beer-Battered Cod is also tasty (with capers, herb aioli, pickled onions, mixed greens on a toasted bun). Wash it down with unlimited refills on Hibiscus iced tea or the mouth-watering (literally) Ginger Limeade and you're good to go.
My BF and I always always always get the Turkey Panini and then another sandwich so that each of us gets to try something different without having to sacrifice actually NOT getting to eat the turkey panini. That would be cruel, it's that delicious.
We also like to have one person order fries and the other curried vegetables, so we can split that too. For some reason, this is the only restaurant where we do that.
Service can either be fantastic, or fantastically slow. This past weekend, it was muy slow, but I think there was a new employee trying to figure things out. And, this weekend, being very hot and us being a wee bit hungover, the lack of air-conditioning was sort of painful. We opted to sit in the "outdoor section", which amounted to a section opened up to the parking lot next door, tarped over...quite loud, still hot, and with the sound of the semi's engine idling. But, at least there was more moving air outside than in.
I had driven down Kedzie numerous times and completely missed seeing this restaurant. It truly is a treat! Everything that I've eaten there has been creative and delicious. I really don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. They recently changed it up and the Mushroom Purse is incredible. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of food you receive. The service is quick and polite. A regular favorite!
omg cod sandwich, sooo good! i could have one everyday
also would it kill them to change the faucet in the bathroom? one faucet for hot, one faucet for cold, the hot is too hot, the cold is too cold and i end up running my hands to and fro in an attempt to mix the two.
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This place is great! The curry gnocchi melts in your mouth. Healthy and vegetarian options aplenty, and it's BYOB! The service could use a little work when they get busy, but overall it's a fantastic experience and great food.
The portions are large and the prices are cheap. I like that they offer some of their main course options as smaller appetizer portions. This lets you mix and match, which was great for me since I wanted to try everything!
My only small complaint is that the dessert selections are lacking. Overall, a great place with a cute, cozy vibe.
I've been to this place twice. The first time I was truly impressed, we went for breakfast and I ordered the pancakes. Topped with some sort of whipped goat cheese, these were some of the most delicious pancakes I had ever eaten in my life. The Chai syrup was quite delicious as well.
The second time, I honestly don't remember much- the food must have not been as memorable.
Overall, I definitely recommend the pancakes and the breakfast/brunch there in general. It's good and affordable.
Treat was average for breakfast, but you can see that they are really trying to bring something new to the neighborhood. Their location is a bit unfortunate, but I think they are hoping to be one of those restaurants that is there from the beginning as the rest of the block gets cleaned up and made more inhabitable.
I love chai anything, so I was looking forward to their masala French toast with chai syrup. The french toast was actually way too much spice and it felt like I was just eating something straight from a spice jar. Also the chai syrup didn't really taste that much different from the regular syrup, but again that might have been because the masala was just overpowering everything. The prices were also a little higher than I would have liked to pay for a local brunch spot.
I like the idea of Treat, but I'll be interested to see how it evolves over the next few years before going back.
Went to Treat with a couple vegetarian friends. They serve dishes for carnivores, herbivores and everything in between. The menu is great and unlike other reviews Treat has received, I think that it is a veg-friendly spot.
We started with the simosas(average) and the fried calamari which was great, crispy with just the right amount of spice. I was won over by the Beet Salad, mixed greens with marinated beets, walnuts and the best part of all was the herb dusted baked goat cheese ball on top. Combined with the citrus vin dressing, each bite was amazing.
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