Ruby Tuesday, Angola, Indiana - Review

Cramped quarters, good food, service adequate but our server copped an attitude when it came to coupons.

This location seemed smaller and everything squeezed closer together than other Ruby Tuesday locations I have been to.  The dining room was divided into two areas in the front with a more open area in the back so if you are a bit claustrophobic, ask to be seated in the back or the right side.  There is also a small bar area behind the salad bar with a bar and a few tables with is also an option if everyone in your party is over 21.

The location clean and nicely decorated.   Everything looked good the signature Endless Garden Bar and it was kept well stocked when we were there and it was very busy.   

The food was good overall, although I didn't care for the Italian 5 Cheese Skillet appetizer; the sauce was too sweet, the bread it was serves with a bit dry and once the cheese gets cold and hardens up it is not good.  If you order the Endless Garden Bar, I would skip getting this as an appetizer.

Service was adequate in that our orders were correct and our drinks refilled promptly.  The problem was the server's attitude towards coupon. 

If you sign up for Ruby Tuesday's loyalty program, many times they send 3 different coupons and you can chose which one to use. After taking our order our server said that our guest that had a coupon for $5 of $15 probably had not ordered enough to use the other coupon we had.   I had completed a survey online and had a code for a free appetizer and she told me that it was only good if you ordered two entrees, although the receipt clearly indicated one and even after I pointed that out said she didn't think it would work (it did). 

The worst though, was when our 70+ year old relative enquired about the coupon for a free dessert before checking out.  Our waitress snipped to her that she could only get that if she had two more people at our table and they ordered entrees.   What she could have done instead is simply said only one coupon could be used per ticket and if she wanted the free dessert, that coupon could be used instead.  We were horrified and the server ended up getting half of the amount of tip she would have gotten and lucky to have gotten one at all after that.  . 

When she brought our checks she put my drink on the other ticket; we just settled that amongst ourselves. 

Overall, was enjoyable except for the coupon issues.  If you go there and use a coupon, be sure to educate yourself on the fine print and if told something different.   Next Easter, we will be going elsewhere.

Dining Room separated into two areas

Smokehouse Burger

Italian 5 Cheese Skillet

 Location:  2304 N Wayne St, Angola, IN 46703
 

Coney Dog Cafe, 357 Lincoln Hwy, New Haven, IN 46774 - Review

This is a Mom and Pop shop that is similar to an experience that your parents or grandparents had back in the day when going to a diner, and I mean this in a good way.

The Coney Dog Cafe is a small cafe with an old-time bright red counter with a wood like counter top with modern black bar stools with retro memorabilia above the counter.  In front of the windows are also two bright red booths you can dine at and there is a hand-written menu of specials.

Although we had gone there several times over the years, I did not realize until the most recent visit that the cafe had a back dining area.  Off to the left is a long hallway with yellow on the top and brown on the bottom with restrooms on the left and when you reach the back area there are over half a dozen wood tables with upholstered chairs and a couple of bright yellow booths.

We dined in the back and took advantage of one of their specials, which was a dozen coney dogs and family sized fries for $20.  This is enough to easily feed a family of four.

The dogs and coney sauce are decent, but I wish they would steam their buns as it would take the dogs to the next level.  The fries have always been hot and crispy and not being too thick or thin. Service has always been friendly and attentive but I think the servers are dressed a little too casual with t-shirts and denim shorts.

View when entering front door

Booths by the front window with a hand-written specials board.

Hallway from back dining area to front of cafe

Picture taken from back of cafe looking toward kitchen and hallway to front

View back area looking to the East - office with hand painted 3 stooges on window.

12 Coney Dogs and A Family Sized Fries for $20