freaknobVancouver (downtown)Since February 6, 20124 Reviews
(2.8)- Food
(3) - Service
(3.3) - Value
(2.5) - Ambiance (2.3)
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(2.8) (3) (3.3) (2.5) (2.3)I ordered what I thought was the safest bet for a snack tonight which was the grilled cheese sandwich. Seriously, who can't make a grilled cheese sandwich? Aparently the cook at The Fringe can't. It came so burnt I could smell it and definitely couldn't get more than a couple of bites down. But after sampling this sad attempt at cooking, it got worse. We sat at the bar where we could see the cook blowing her nose several times and never washing her hands. Clearly she was sick but she handled all the food with bare, snotty hands. Wow.
The bartender and music were both cool but the "cook" showed no interest in doing a decent job in any way.
You won't find fancy stuff here but for a little hole in the wall greasy spoon, they can crank out some pretty decent lunches. I like the salmon burger with fries as a somewhat regular meal but the cook also has a good rotation of daily specials with stuff like lasagna, teriyaki chicken or mac and cheese. They could really use a make-over or at least a good cleaning. Sticky surfaces freak me out.
What can I say about their croissants. Crispy on the outside, buttery and chewy on the inside. They are completely ridiculous and amazing with coffee (which they also make well). But don't stop there. They make fantastic sandwiches, waffles and pastries. They are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for here.
The sour lassie smelled like sulphur and was missing all kinds of flavor (salt and cumin). The limp salad on an ice-cold plate was obviously pre-portioned and sitting in a fridge way too long. The main dish, vegetarian thali, was actually quite good. The place is old and greasy inside and they really need a make-over.
