Lisa Jones

Review of Great Northern Tavern

I'd only come here for brunch since I live so clos...

I'd only come here for brunch since I live so close but this week I tried lunch for the first time. The place was packed at noon so I'm sure we would of had to wait a little bit if we didn't have a reservation. When I've come for brunch, I sometimes have to wait a few minutes (I go earlier, between 10:15-11) but never very long.

The decor is very old school type tavern with lots of wood accents. Service has always been on par. Even during a busy lunch time, our water glasses were always filled up.

Several people at the table got the BLTA. They didn't skimp on the bacon part. I can vouch for both lunch and brunch that their three pepper bacon is thick, crispy, and delicious! I got the pulled chicken sandwich, complete with aforementioned bacon, dill havarti, and sun dried tomato aioli. It was a little messy but very tasty. Their tavern chips were good and crispy, albeit a lot of crumbs instead of nice big pieces. One person got the Monte Cristo and raved about it. When I think Monte Cristo, I think greasy and deep fried. But this was basically a ham, turkey, and cheese sandwich on french toast with the preserves on the side.

For brunch, I usually opt for either the Eggs Benedict or corned beef hash. Sometimes the English muffin in the Benedict is a little tough, instead of a good crispy from being toasted or even a soft from being fresh. But once I smother everything in hollaindaise, I forget about that. It'll still remain one of my go-to brunch spots, especially considering their $3 mimosas.