At Last Cafe

At Last Café?s first-time customers turn into instant devotees. Every one of the 18 or so seats is filled nightly. Those who didn?t think to snag a reservation either wait it out on the street or order to-go. Either way, budget about 30 minutes to find parking, which is frustratingly scarce and the inevitable topic of conversation for the first few minutes of your meal. The rest of the time, you?ll talk about the food, about how chef John McLaughlin manages to charge a fraction of what other establishments of this caliber would. For example, his Brick Chicken: a deboned half-bird cooked flat under the weight of a brick, its crispy, mahogany skin reminiscent of the best Armenian rotisserie hen and meat so juicy it bursts. The cost for this soon-to-be-famous poultry is a mere $9.50.

• Cuisine(s): American, New American

  Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am-8pm

  Price: $, $$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: Casual

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Beer/Wine

• Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

  Parking: Street