Comments on: Blue Moon Diner Brunch

By: Guest

Guest — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:59:00 +0000

Very good and very accurate review. That typical your-not-cool-enough crowd in Charlottesville has and will always have a chip on its shoulder. You’ll find them at BMD. They don’t much like themselves and so they wont much like you. Meanwhile, the food is over-priced and there are only a few things on the menu that are consistently good. BMD is basically a burger joint with an attitude and some extra things thrown on the menu that artsy-fartsy types will think are cool just because of the labels, regardless of the taste.

By: Sian

Sian — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:21:01 +0000

Have to say I love Blue Moon. I very had very few sub par meals there. I don’t go to brunch though. I don’t want to wait for a table. Same with Blue Grass whose food is fine but not much is worth a 45 to hour plus wait for a table. You can’t really fault places for being good to regulars. It happens everywhere. The regulars spend more money, more often and get to know the staff. I think the hipster complaint is pretty weak. As far as I can tell from my visits the patrons cover a pretty broad range in reality. I like your site, though.

By: Sian

Sian — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:21:00 +0000

By: Former Waitress

Former Waitress — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:26:28 +0000

This review 100% sums up every Blue Moon experience I've ever had.
The food can be lovely, but not so awesome I can ignore the long wait, indifferent servers and you're-not-cool-enough atmosphere.

By: chris

chris — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:16:42 +0000

I absolutely agree that the wait-time for food at brunch is intolerable, even allowing for a small kitchen and busy restaurant. I once went through 3 of those thermos mugs of coffee waiting for my meal. Although the staff is generally indifferent to the problem, on one occasion our waitress took pity and delivered some free biscuits to tide us over. That was sweet and the biscuits were darn good. Nowadays I only go to Blue Moon for weekend brunch if I can get there right when the door opens.

By: misterdonalddraper

misterdonalddraper — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:07:07 +0000

Hmm…just not sure how you guys are not walking away loving this place. Yes it would help if you all had some facial hair and wore some darker clothing, but even my preppier friends generally have great experiences. Perhaps one day it will finally click in, until then I appreciate you guys trying every so often. I have nothing but the fondest of regards for Blue Moon.

By: erin

erin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:43:05 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Amy! And yes, rest assured that Blue Moon certainly has Bloody Marys. I've never had one but they have a well-stocked bar so I assume they make good ones. I was impressed a few years back when they offered a special BLT drink that was a Bloody Mary rimmed with bacon salt. I don't think it's a permanent fixture on the menu, but I hope it reappears because that would bring me back!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:19:55 +0000

Well, I have never been to either place so I have no loyalties, and I appreciate the honest review. I am certainly not jumping out of my chair to go to brunch at BMD. Also, I looked at the menu photo, and saw no mention of a Bloody Mary. THAT would be a deal breaker. Any brunch place worth its bacon MUST have a least a decent Bloody Mary. What is the story here?
Thanks,
Amy, loyal subscriber

By: Jed

Jed — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:38:34 +0000

I've always wanted to like the Hogwaller Hash. I keep ordering it because it looks like it should be great, and it never is. Don't get me wrong – it's always good – it's just never great. Potatoes on top of bread seems a little unnecessary, and the flavor is otherwise protein-heavy without much balance. But I actually quite enjoy the corned beef hash and the french toast, and the burger was decent.

By: Billy Bennett

Billy Bennett — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:20:26 +0000

I couldn't disagree more. I'm not trendy at all. I actually stay away from being even considered “trendy” but I've always had great service even if I do have to wait a little while. You can't be frustrated with the wait just because so many people flock to the place on the weekends. I absolutely love the hogwaller hash and pretty much order it every time except when I see something on the specials menu.