I recognize that Father's Day was some time ago, but as is evident with all my posting, it's been hard to bring myself to talk about food extensively without making my stomach upset.

So, the brunch idea was misleading because there wasn't a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes. It was simply a collection of lunch dishes served closer to breakfast time (starting at 11:00). I also thought the selection wasn't so balanced and wide enough for the price. And, I think it seemed like a way to dispose of leftovers. We were only the second guests dining at the cafe soon after it opened for brunch. The salad, soup, fruit, and desserts were self-serve, but the hot items were served for you. The buffet was all-you-can-eat, which meant you got to go back for a new plate. None of us had room for more than the first trip. Also, the $9.95 price for the buffet did not cover any drinks.

We had the roasted and seasoned red potatoes that were nice. The burrito had a fabulous bean mixture on the inside and was very delicious. Salsa and sour cream were available as toppings. Although Paul had had the plantain casserole earlier in the week and enjoyed it, I felt it seemed, hmmm, questionably old and cold. The salad with a bed of mixed greens really hit the spot, but the fruit wasn't the best to be summer and peak season of quality. We split the white chocolate cookie four-ways, and it was a nice touch of sweetness after the meal.

Although it wasn't our best experience at the Lakeside Cafe, we aren't turned off. We would definitely try the same items again, but I think we'll be more likely to visit during higher-traffic times, like during the week.