The Citadel

Love the cafeteria concept. The different eateries with various options and a full bar. Tried something simple.. chicken avo sandwich on ciabatta bread and side of greens. Also, grilled ham & cheese sandwich. Both were simply good. Great for weekend brunch. Love the rustic decor and the antique store which had some serious throwback items. I got nostalgia in there. Surprised not to see a Rubic cube. Pay for parking.. about $6/hr. Prices at the eateries were reasonable. Great spot for a date, friends and yeah alone.

A great idea if you’re going with a group of friends who are all in the mood for something different! We tried out the ramen and burger spots and enjoyed both. Also stop by the vintage store in the front for some nostalgia and laughs. Not as crowded as Julia&Henry’s and overall a great vibe. Also at the rooftop you can enjoy the fresh air and order from any of the restaurants and bars and have them delivered to you!

The Citadel was a nice casual place to get food although I was predisposed to enjoy it as I love a food court. There were a wide variety of options that all looked good which made it hard to choose. I had a poke bowl from the poke place. Service was quick and the cashier was nice. The bowl was on the salty side but that might have been my fault since I did a "make your own" otherwise it was pretty good. My partner had some Caribbean food and that food took longer but he enjoyed his meal as well. I liked the DJ they had there and it was nice to explore the little shop they had in the back although it's not really my style.

This concept has a lot of potential. Downstairs was close to disaster. Single people sitting on a table for 6, lots of empty but dirty tables piled with dishes. There seemed to be no accountability. Pizza (truffle white puzza and red sauce margarita) were delicious and cooked perfectly. Crispy duck bun was spectacular, but the chicken rice was disappointing. We then went upstairs, and things changed dramatically. The service was superb, and we had a great time.

I loved this place. It was a nice surprise close to my house where I found with my friends nice restaurants to eat a quick bite ir a full dinner, some alternative shops, art, roof top and drinks. All in one. Great for dates with friends, casual date couple or just you, there is something for everyone.