Number 5!!

I don't think I've ever been the 5th  customer in a new business.  But that's what Carolyn and I were today when we dropped in to see if Abu's was open.  Abu's is the name of the place that used to be Jaspers Hamburgers and where I got such a reputation for ordering egg burgers.

The new owners have tastefully redecorated the entire cafe giving it a fresh, clean look.  The cooking and eating facilities remain in the same location and the new owners are also keeping the tradition of baking fresh bread every day.

We found the menu ambitious for a new restaurant with many burger and kabob entries.  We decided to try one of each: a chicken kabob for Carolyn, an egg hamburger for me.  Initially, they told  us that the kabob would be served with fries as they didn't have rice so Carolyn asked for a salad instead of either.  By the end of our meal, however, they had brought her a plate of hot steaming rice in addition to the salad.

The food was delicious and more than ample.  In fact, I don't think they need to have every hamburger 1/2 pound or more.  This is lunch, for goodness sake.  The service was slow as if the kitchen help was still finding their tools and menu ingredients.  I wouldn't expect the same lack of speed two weeks from today.

One of the younger employees kept coming back to our table to ask if everything was okay and could he get us anything.  We're not used to such hovering service in a hamburger bar and grill.

There are a few rough edges they'll need to work on such as salt & pepper shakers on each table and condiments on the tables  or by the drink dispenser.  But on the whole the place looks really good.  The prices are still in the mid-range so that a lunch should cost $8 to $10 and you'll certainly get your money's worth.