The Wild Chive

Great little stop for brunch. They have great options and gluten free options, but it's hard to resist the pancakes and french toast. Service is fast and friendly, and the portions are good.

I want to love this restaurant for so many reasons, and will be giving it a second chance this weekend. Hoping for better results on my next visit! The entire menu looks absolutely delicious! I started at the top and ordered the Monte Christo sandwich, with tots. My son ordered the fried pickles. We were under a bit of a time crunch having only 50 minutes to order, eat, and pay, but the first 20 were spent waiting for waters and to place our order. The pickles came quickly and were still crisp yet piping hot, and super tasty! The accompanying sauce is excellent! Very well made - they're going for quality not quantity here. After about 15 more minutes of waiting I started getting nervous about time. At 40 minutes into the visit, I asked for the check and for my Monte Cristo to go. It arrived well packed with plenty of condiments and I scarfed down a few quick bites before rushing out the door. The problem we experienced was that they were out of the bread for the sandwich, so the server kindly explained that they would substitute with a gluten-free corn waffle instead. What I actually received was more like a sophisticated McGriddle than a Monte Cristo, because they also swapped out the intended deli 'meat' with some sort of soggy breakfast sausage. Comparing these two sandwiches, I don't think it would be remotely fair to say they are a version of each other. They are completely different sandwiches and deserve their own listings on the menu because they're not interchangeable substitutions. Since I had my heart set on a Monte Cristo, I was very disappointed with what I received, but had I wanted a healthier McGriddle I would have been overjoyed. (As a leftover though, the waffle gets very dry and crumbles easily.) I'm hoping they expand the menu to include a vegan Reuben sandwich, and judging by how inventive their offerings seem I know they can pull it off! It was nice to spend the time sitting in a place where all of the patrons seemed genuinely happy. Lots of dates going on here, and they're very inclusive culturally so everyone feels welcome. :)