"Instead of having small bits of the meat, this bacon waffle contains long strips."
buffetbuster
"Al's pancakes, like these blueberry buttermilk examples, are hearty, with a rugged texture. Quite filling. "
buffetbuster
"Al's is as small a restaurant as you can imagine. Note right behind the coats hanging against the back wall are customers lined up to get one of the precious seats."
buffetbuster
"Many regulars use coupon books in lieu of cash when they are short on funds. There are hundreds of them scattered over the lower three shelves."
buffetbuster
"This sign replaced the old one that used to say "Tipping is not a city in China." Note the foreign currency hanging beneath the lights."
buffetbuster
"Originally the Hunky Dory Lunch, formed from an alleyway between two buildings, Al's continues to build a huge reputation, but remains a 14-seat hash house."
Michael Stern