Jane Aptaker Review of Harlem Food Bar
My friend and I wanted a lunch place where we coul...
My friend and I wanted a lunch place where we could eat outside and have healthful food , so decided upon HFB, as they had good salad options.
Since I don't eat meat, I ordered the Chicken Paillard Salad WITHOUT the chicken, asking for salmon instead, since they offered that option for the Caesar salad. However, they wouldn't "allow" me to have that salad with salmon, ONLY the Caesar (which was not the salad I desired) stating the "flavor range of the ingredients" wouldn't "go" with the fish..(HUH?!?!?! The salad was comprised of a variety of greens, so what doesn't go with fish???)
...I then decided I would order the Chicken Paillard Salad without the chicken, but I was informed it would be the SAME price with or without the chicken. Alternatively, I was told I could order a side salad with some salmon, but would be charged a la carte, for each, making it more expensive than any of the salads! Just to be fair, the menu states "no substitutions" but if they offer salmon for a Caesar, it STILL doesn't make sense-to me or my dining partner- why they couldn't put it on another salad????
Talk about an easy and pleasurable dining experience-NOT!
I decided on the veggie (black bean) burger which was mediocre at best. The bland burger barely held together on crumbly bread, so it mostly fell apart. The best part about the dish was the side salad, which was fresh and lightly, but flavorfully dressed.
The officious attitude over their precious created menu which prevented them from giving this customer what she wanted earns them a very low score.
If you want wings, any kind of meat and drinks, this is the place for you.
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