This month was tough. We almost didn't even make it. We had to reschedule three times. When we finally got it right, it ended up being dinner.
It was a bad dinner too. We didn't even take pictures. At all. We chose National Coney Island. A common refrain from the night was, "Not at this location." This was the answer to several questions. Beer? Not at this location. 24 hours? Not at this location. Wine? Not at this location. Good service? Not a this location. Warm food? Not at this location.
We did have one awesome highlight. We got to have dinner with Aunt Wilma! Yay! Aunt Wilma is always fun.
That was really the only highlight. I actually don't have any others. How sad.
Place: National Coney Island
Location: 23 Mile and Schoenherr, Shelby Twp, MI
Because of various scheduling conflicts, we had to wait till the end of the month and make it a dinner. Mom needed to meet up with Aunt Wilma, so we invited her along.
This month will be different for several reasons. No drinks. No pictures. And no highlights. So let's get to it.
The Ratings: On a Scale From 1 to 5
Waitstaff
Mom - 2
Jeri - 3
Terra - 2
Susie - 1
Marti - 2
Aunt Wilma - 3
Our waitress was Molly. She said she'd been working there for a year. It seemed like it'd been only a week. We weren't impressed at all. Jeri had to get her own water. When our food was ready, she took some of it out from under the lights, put it on the counter, then got the rest and brought those plates out. She left Jeri's and Mom's food on the counter. Out from under the lights. It was cold when it finally reached them. The cucumber sauce and ranch dressing we had ordered had to be asked for twice. It wasn't busy either. I think we were just forgotten.
Food Quality
Mom - Gyro w/Baby Greek Salad; 4; There were too many onions on the salad. The gyro arrived cold and missing the cucumber sauce. The salad was tasty and even cold, the Gyro was tasty as well.
Jeri - Gyro w/Chili Cheese Onion Rings; 2; All of my food came cold. There was almost no cheese or chili on top. I prefer it when my food comes warm.
Terra - Hani Special w/Fries; 5; My food came out nice and warm and the fries were tasty. The sandwich was great. I love the pita.
Susie - Patty Melt w/bacon and Fries; 4; The bacon was crispy and my food came out warm
Marti - Chicken Bacon Ranch Hani w/Chili Cheese Fries; 4; It was warm and tasted good.
Aunt Wilma - Mr. Pop's Favorite w/Fries; 5; Burger was excellent and I asked for my fries to be well done and they were. (I did not know you could do this. I love crispier fries!! - Terra)
Food Value
Mom - $9.38; Yes
Jeri - $10.28; No
Terra - $8.49; Yes
Susie - $8.00; Yes
Marti - $10.89; Yes
Aunt Wilma - $10.00; Yes
Drinks
Not at this location!
Overall
Mom - 3; "Oh My Goodness! Mom!!! You've never given a 3 before!" - All of us
Jeri - 3
Terra - 3
Susie - 3
Marti - 3
Aunt Wilma - 4
Overall we weren't impressed with this location. But we did learn one very important lesson. You can ask for crispier fries!
