China Gate Cafe - Salina

I waited over 30 minutes for my meal, and when it finally arrived, I was extremely disappointed. The menu claimed to offer a "pile high" BLT sandwich, but it was more like a stingy sandwich. I received two dry slices of bread, just one or two pieces of lettuce, and 2-3 slices of bacon, all paired with a mountain of fries. And this sandwich costs $10? To top it all off, I noticed the staff grabbing the bread with their bare hands. Food safety is important, and it seems unprofessional for someone who handles money to be touching food like that.

This restaurant is a true hidden gem! All the breads, buns, and biscuits are homemade, and they are absolutely delicious! My family and I shared dishes, and everything was fantastic. The chicken-fried steak was fresh and incredibly tasty, while the burger was juicy and packed with flavor. The French toast and pancakes were delightful, and the French fries were freshly made from scratch. If you're looking for good, fresh, comforting home cooking, definitely visit Sam's! We're excited to return in a few days to try the dinner menu!

My husband and I were eager to try this restaurant since it’s nearby. We were welcomed promptly after we were seated, but we hadn't had a chance to look at the menu yet. Unfortunately, our server took quite a while to return to us. About 20 minutes after placing my order, I finally received a small salad. Meanwhile, several other groups came in about 15 minutes after us, enjoyed their meals (which were similar to what we ordered), and left before we had even been served. The server reassured us that we were next in line for our food, so we knew we hadn’t been overlooked. However, we continued to see other tables receiving their orders after that. After waiting for about an hour, we decided to leave without ever getting our meal. We won’t be returning, and we’ll never know what the food tastes like.

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