We thought Dots definitely looks like a dive from the outside... and the inside is "comfortable"... but the food is fabulous!
It is situated smack in the middle of a residential neighborhood and is very much a local eatery. In fact, we stood out like sore thumbs- and it wasn't just because we walked in with a camera! The first thing I noticed when we walked through the door at 11:20 am was that a local lunch crowd was already beginning to congregate. Local folks (so, everyone but us!) were greeted by name as they walked in and the waitresses were friendly and conversational to all.
Typical diner and somewhat gaudy Christmas decor greets patrons as they enter. All the booths were taken so we sat at a center table. By the time we left, an hour later, there was not an empty table or booth and only a few counter stools were available. The place was hoppin' by noon!
Who is Dot? According to their menu, "Dot started working in the family restaurant in the 1940's and waited tables for nearly 50 years. Dot's is dedicated to her and every other waitress who has been the heart, soul and success of the neighborhood restaurant, but never had the opportunity to own her own."
Richard ordered the "Grilled Andouille Sandwich" with provolone cheese and grilled onions and I ordered the "Black and Blue Burger" with blue cheese and cajon spice- and we each had half. We both chose the spicy red potato salad as our side. The food was flavorful and fresh... and absolutely delicious!
As Guy Fieri says, it was "good eats!"
I am quite sure we will stop back at Dots Back Inn... maybe we'll even become "locals!"
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