Right after suffering through the flu, I rolled right into a couple of other problems, including an awesome tooth infection that ended in surgery. Because my body doesn't do anything small! Sadly, that means I fell behind with some of my posts, but I'm going to start catching up now. You guys can look forward to a few meal prep posts...we had...vary degrees of success with those. But enough about that. Onward, to the review!
On this day, Matt and I were looking for a quick lunch. We drive by Lidia's on our way to my dad's and since I like new, convenient places, we decided to give it a try. Besides, the prices displayed on the front of the building were nice and low, so who could resist?
The Walk-in:
Lidia's has its own parking lot, which has a lot of space. It's a small shop, though, so it has a similar "local" feel to it as Don Ramon's. That's because it is a local joint, rather than a chain. That means a lot to me these days, but my expectations are still pretty high. Home girl doesn't mess around with subpar food.
Orders:
Even though there were much cheaper combo options, both of us ordered The Deminiski Polish off the menu. It was $7.00, which was definitely not their lowest-price item, but I wanted it. The Polish came with grilled onions and mustard.
I also ordered a side of seasoned fries. Matt didn't because he wasn't "that hungry." The poor, poor fool.
Despite my lactose-intolerance, I ordered a chocolate malt (never let it be said that I am not willing to suffer for science). Matt ordered a strawberry one.
The Service:
Service is a HUGE portion of my ratings. I like to cook and most meals can be made at home. But when we go out, I expect it to be an experience. A bad experience will sour the nicest food. Lidia's doesn't have that problem. Not even close. The service here was phenomenal. There was only one man running the shop when we went in. I curse my memory because I can't remember his name, but I'm pretty sure he was the owner. I will definitely grab it and update this review during one of our many return visits. Anyway, this man was the best. He was warm and friendly, gave great recommendations, and was nice to the Spawn.
In fact, this is my first 5-star service rating for the year.
Matt, the extrovert of our group, had a whole conversation with this guy while he made our food. It was a nice, relaxed atmosphere and we felt more like we were in someone's kitchen than at a fast-food joint.
The Food:
"Greasy" street food isn't usually my jam, so the family doesn't get to have it often. However, that's going to have to change. The food here was incredible! Matt devoured his sausage and gave puppy eyes at my fries. I shared with him, because that's love, but I didn't want to.
Malts are one of my weaknesses. These were also great, though the price was steep compared to the readily available milkshakes I could have gotten somewhere else. Still, in combination with the grease from the sausage and the salt from the seasoning on the fries? Heaven.
Ratings:
Matt: 7/10
Nina: 9.5/10
Cost Verdict: $27; 30% tip.
Was this place a good bang for the buck?
Matt and I are always a little more willing to splurge. We could have definitely gone for cheaper items on this menu, but the service was so enchanting, we decided to go for it. We also left a bigger tip that we'd typically give. Essentially, this meal became a date, rather than a quick lunch, so the price was well worth it to us.
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