It's been quite some time since I've written a review on here, but I've been quite busy doing some other stuff, including opening my own business (which should be reviewed on here soon). After switching gears and reviewing Seattle banks, reviewing Seattle locksmiths, and reviewing Seattle hair stylists, I'm getting back to what we all love, reviewing Seattle's best restaurants and bars. This time, however, I must admit I have another one of those bad reviews. I don't think it is a bad as the negative review of El Gaucho Pampas Room I gave a while back, but it's pretty close.
If you've never heard of Atlas Foods, it's probably because it appears that there is only one in Seattle, and it's located in University Village, which, unless you are in college or live in the immediate area, you probably don't get to very often. But, I do live close, and while not in college, my wife works nearby, so we get over there from time to time. And if you are ever in that area and want to eat, well, you'll have a review of Atlas Foods.
When you first see Atlas Foods, it actually looks pretty inviting. Set next to Piatti, it appears to be a nice alternative to Italian food. What they go for is a more American, wholesome type of food. This means lots of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and things like that. They also have a full service bar and a couple of televisions, so it might be a great place to watch a Huskies football game in a little more mellow atmosphere.
The problem with Atlas foods, however, is the service. It was not good. First, we walked in, and it wasn't busy at all. It was later in the afternoon. No problems here. But we wanted to sit in the bar and eat, catch something quick, and get back to work. There were open tables in the bar area, so we sat. And we sat. And we sat. And Atlas Foods people walked by us, and then walked by us again, and then walked by us again. After waiting for about ten minutes with absolutely no one coming up to us to even take a drink order, we left!
Several weeks later we did go back to give it one more chance, and I must say we did get to sit down and actually eat. The service was better, but still not great. And the food was good. But when the service is bad it kind of takes away from the dining experience, even if the food is great, know what I mean?
Anyway, it appears as though Atlas Foods is kind of hit and miss when it comes to service. If you are in the area and want a more American flavor of food (they also have Italian, sushi, fast food, and a sandwich shop) stop in and give it a shot. If you actually get to sit down and order, you'll probably have a pretty good time.
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