I am a 30 year old mother in college trying to find a good place to eat and study.  I went to Cindy's today with my husband (also a student) because for the past seven years they have always...

I am a 30 year old mother in college trying to find a good place to eat and study.  I went to Cindy's today with my husband (also a student) because for the past seven years they have always been nice to us.  When I asked Cindy if I could sit at the booth with an outlet for my laptop, she said that it wasn't allowed.  I said O.K. and with no complaints my husband and I packed our things and went to leave.  As we were walking out the door she was mocking us with "Good by now, have a nice day, see you later" over and over.  She had a very condescending and patronizing tone, and I could tell by the look on her face that she was trying to be mean.  My husband and I were planning on spending money for food and would have not bothered anyone.  I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone.  I understand if she did not want me to use my computer, but to treat me with such disrespect for no reason is uncalled for. The food is just not that good especially since she is charging almost ten dollars for nachos.  If you are looking for a descent place with home cooked food go to the Scotsman off of Edison and Highway 184.

I love Cindy's!  It's a great throwback to the days of old fashioned coffee shops, where they always keep your cup full of traditional black coffee. 

They still make things here...

I love Cindy's!  It's a great throwback to the days of old fashioned coffee shops, where they always keep your cup full of traditional black coffee. 

They still make things here like a Monte Cristo, and Fried Chicken, which you'd be hard pressed to find at any other restaurant locally.  The milkshakes are made with real ice cream, and the bacon bits are real bacon cooked up on the spot.  The portion sizes are more than reasonable, and the flavors are also very old-fashioned coffee shop. 

It's not trying to be Mimi's or Marie Callender's, and that' what I love about Cindy's.  It's one of a kind. 

Even the staff, people who've worked there for years, seem to have become part of that traditional feel; you can miss going there but your waitress will still remember your favorite order months later. 

Don't go there looking for "California Cuisine" or "Nouveau Gourmet."  If you want good down-home vittles, this is the place.

Come on, guys. Cindy's is not that bad. Remember what your mother said to do if you couldn't say something nice?
Cindy's is one of the only options for American food on the northeast...

Come on, guys. Cindy's is not that bad. Remember what your mother said to do if you couldn't say something nice?
Cindy's is one of the only options for American food on the northeast side of town that isn't a chain. Granted, Cindy's is no Village Grill. Cindy's is more like a mom & pop version of Denny's, but a dump it's definitely not. The best part of Cindy's is the wait staff who are very friendly and helpful, especially Cindy (Yes there's a real Cindy).
However, the food is average.
Not a chain = one star

Food that is not bad = one star

Friendly wait staff = one star

There are no redeeming qualities about this restaurant.

There are no redeeming qualities about this restaurant.