I’ve had my eye on Cakes & Ale since I moved back to Atlanta this summer. It was completely worth visiting. C&A is a small, cozy restaurant with spunk. It’s definitely a Decatur spot, with tons of organic and locally grown ingredients, a nice little tap list (ommegang three philosophers), and three coffee choices from south america.
For me, the devil is definitely in the details when it comes to restaurants. C&A gets it right, from a meaningful name (the shakespeare quote is on the menu), to the friendly bartender, to the botanical prints on the walls, to the homespun menu.
The food is comforting. It’s a modern, upscale twist on things your mom or grandmother might make. Gnocchi with pork sausage, broccoli and cheddar salad with pecans and bacon, phatty cakes (a much more delicious version of moonpies).
There were some minor mistakes (the place is less than a year old). The bartender made me the wrong drink. I ordered a whiskey drink, but instead she made me a pineapple juice and habanero-infused vodka one. I’m not complaining, it was delicious. Also, the hostess forgot we had a reservation and left us at the bar for a while. These were rectified when they comped our coffee and desserts. That blew me away. It’s been a while since I’ve been in a restaurant so focused on customer service. That small gesture won a ton of goodwill from me.
I’d recommend it for a date or a dinner with friends you actually want to talk to.
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