The following takes place between 11pm and 1am.
11:01pm
Group of seven walks into Annie's for an after-show snack... and a drink. They close at midnight so all seems well, a few people at the bar, cute server, cute place.
11:17pm
Website never said when Late Night Menu kicks in, but that's what is available. Very limited, but doable, Late Night Menu with no descriptions of the food although it's all fairly self explanatory. Cocktail menu looks interesting, albeit some odd choices. The Monkey Gland?! We place our orders and open presents!
11:25pm
Receive a Glenfiddich, when we ordered a Glenlivet.
11:41pm
Start to wonder where our food is. There are only three other couples in the restaurant: one was already eating, one only drinking and the one that came in after us has received their burgers.
11:55pm
Look around and see chef putting pizzas in the oven. At 11:55pm! For the first time, server comes over and says it will just be a little longer, "the pizzas take awhile". She offers to bring out what's ready. Well, duh!
12:04am
Brings out Margarita Pizzas. Decent pizza, good crust.
12:07am
Brings out Bacon Blue Burger. Immediately ask for a to-go box as it is... time to go.
12:09am
Brings out Truffle Fries. Sprinkled with Parmesan and drizzled with truffle oil. Continuously stuff in mouth as they are delicious.
12:12am
Brings out Sausage, Fontina and Oregano Pizza. Sausage is sorta like hamburger, but a little sausagier.
12:16am
Brings out Antipasto Salads. One full hour after we'd ordered them. One. Full. Hour. Good salad, crispy lettuce, was supposed to have more than one kind of meat, but didn't... not worth the wait though. THE ONE HOUR WAIT!
12:25am
Server brings complimentary brownies to placate the situation (way, way too late), followed by muffins to take home. Brownies are just OK. Have not had said muffins yet. Order a Stella.
12:30am
Group fights over check as it's a birthday dinner. Did I mention it was a birthday dinner?!?!
12:40am
Server brings back check, that she has already rung up, with the wine on it that she forgot on the first check. Officially cancel Stella that never came.
12:47am
Over tip. Food delay not really her fault, possibly the fault of the one chef cooking one thing at a time, while she does closing prep or lean on the counter talking to him. What should not have been rewarded was her complete lack of skill in handling a bad situation. No explanation of what was a ridiculous amount of a delay on a late night menu that is supposed to be fast and easy. Brownies don't excuse bad service.
12:51am
Grab coats. Walk out.
Stay tuned for scenes from next week's episode where we decide if we'll ever go back.
Annie's Cafe & Bar
319 Congress
Austin, Texas 78701
512.472.1884
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