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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 17, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Love the food, drinks and ambiance af Oaken. Nice place for a good meal in a slightly upscale but not pretentious atmosphere.

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on December 19, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking time to review your experience with us. We will be addressing the issues you had regarding our live music. We certainly do hope to see you again soon in the future! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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   Corryc

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2022

   overall2food3service1ambience4

   First time eating here to celebrate the holidays with a friend. We were the first ones there at 11::00am, but still the service was terrible. No one was there besides us, but it was apparent that the staff was new and still in the learning curve. They were out of the tiramisu bit we waited 20 minutes for them to advise us of the fact after we placed an order for the dessert. Staff was not knowledgeable at all. Several other groups came in after us and it got very difficult to hear each other.

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on December 19, 2022Hi Corry, Thank you so much for taking time to review your most recent visit with us. We want to apologize regarding your dessert. We will be looking into what happened during your trip to our restaurant to prevent this for future guests. As we continue to train and onboard new teams members, we hope you give us another chance in the future. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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   LindaB

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2022

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   Great cocktails and food. Fried cauliflower was really yummy.

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on December 19, 2022Linda, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience! We are so glad you enjoyed everything we have to offer. We hope to see you back in again soon for another flavor filled visit! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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   Hooiserdaddy

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2022

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   Appetizer mussels were excellent. Other than that. Not much to say. Limited menu and out of several of the dishes at 7pm on a Friday. Minimal menu options

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on December 19, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking time to review your visit with us. We are so glad you enjoyed your mussels! We will be looking into how come we were not able to serve our dishes during your visit. We hope this experience does not deter you from giving us another chance in the future. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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   Sherri

   Chicago

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2022

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   Great service by Susie. Nice dinner with a good friend. What could be better.

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on November 14, 2022Sherri, Thank you so much for your kind words regarding Susie! We are so lucky to have her on our team! We will be sure to pass your compliment along! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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   RonnieH

   Chicago

   31 reviews

   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Nice relaxing space with great menu and tasty bites... food took a while to be served .

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on November 5, 2022Ronnie, Thank you so much reviewing your visit with us. We hope the longer than normal wait time does not deter you from giving us another try in the future and letting us make this up to you. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best food! I Love this place

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 31, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so excited you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to have to back in again soon. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best like always

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 10, 2022Dear Guest, We are so glad to hear that you are pleased each time you are in. We are so happy our staff is able to provide you and exceptional experience that keeps you coming back! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on October 8, 2022

   overall2food3service1ambience2

   Bad service. Out of the menu items we wanted to order.

   Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 10, 2022Dear Guest, We are so sorry to hear that Oaken did not live up to it's standards. I sincerely hope we get to make this bad experience up to you again in the future. In the mean time, please reach out to us so we can learn more about what all went wrong to better improve. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    SheilaF

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2022

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    We had a wonderful waitress. The environment was peaceful. Our food was delicious.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 10, 2022Sheila, Thank you so much for leaving us a great 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Oaken and cannot wait to have you back in again soon! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    KathyT

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

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    Went to Oaken Bistro for a business lunch. It was quiet and clean and the waiter was very attentive and knew when not to intrude. Food was delicious. They had a Curry Cauliflower Soup as the daily special. Highly recommend.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 10, 2022Kathy, Thank you so much for taking time to review your experience in Oaken. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed everything. We hope to host many lunches for you in the future! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    NayseC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful customer service and very flavorful food

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 6, 2022Nayse, Thank you so much for taking time to give us a 5-star rating! We hope to see you back in again soon for some of Oaken's newest offerings! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Chae

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

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    The duck tacos, PEI Mussels and scallops were all amazing. The craft cocktails were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 6, 2022Chae, We are so thrilled you had a great experience with us! We are releasing our new signature cocktails soon and hope you get a chance to come back a try them out! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Firstsmate1060

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    We are Local and have many Dining experiences to choose from. Oaken Bistro + Bar ranks right at the Top of our choices. This being our 2nd visit, having been so impressed in all areas of our initial visit. We were not disappointed. We recommend a visit as soon as possible!

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on October 6, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience in Oaken and cannot wait to serve you again in the future! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Dean

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    The food was good. I’d recommend the bibimbap. They were very short staffed so it took a long time to get drinks and food ordered. We felt sorry for the hated working bartender/waiter he did everything he could to take care of everyone. There must have been someone I. The hotel that could have come to help him.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on September 18, 2022Hi Dean, Thank you for taking time to review your visit with us. We do want to apologize for the delay time in receiving your food and beverages. We hope you give us another chance in the future to make this experience up to you as we continue to onboard and train new team members. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Jill

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

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    The service was slow particularly considering the restaurant was far from full

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on September 18, 2022Hi Jill, Thank you so much for taking time to review your visit. We would love to hear more about your experience so that we can better improve our service in the future. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Lashpot

    Chicago

    129 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Good menu and food and usually not crazy crowded as it’s location is off the beaten path.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on September 2, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Vladimir is an outstanding server - very friendly, very knowledgeable, made great recommendations & makes you feel special and welcoming with his service. The restaurant is gorgeous and the food is absolutely delicious. I had the bass, Bronzino, the chopped salad, cheese focaccia bread, & crab cake with my party.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on September 2, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We hope to see you soon! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Basia

    Chicago

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow Hidden gem. In the middle of the corporate office area little hotel restaurant offers great food and service in contemporary settings. What good find. You will not be fighting crowds. My meal was well prepared and presented, same for my husband. Very nice outdoor area. Go, eat, and enjoy.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on September 2, 2022Basia, Thank you so much for taking time to leave us such a great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us and would like to invite you back in again soon for more of everything Oaken has to offer! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Drswayd

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    I picked this place because I found it on open table and I wanted to try a new place. I was reconnecting with a business colleague after 10 years. The menu was very limited but I chose tuna fish and it was ok. But the service was non existent. After our waiter brought our food he never came back. We had to get the manager to check out.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on August 24, 2022Dear Guest, I am so sorry to hear about this experience. We are actively hiring and onboarding team members in our restaurant to improve service. We hope you give us another chance to make this bad experience up to you in the future. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    KatieK

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2022

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    Service was excellent!! My eggplant Parmesan was undercooked. Portion very small, like an appetizer, but priced like dinner.

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    TinaH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a nice experience and very accommodating service. Small but perfect menu!

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on July 31, 2022Tina, Thank you so so much for such a great review! We are so glad you enjoyed everything with us. We hope to see you back again soon! -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Food was not great. Service was very slow (we were 1 of 3 tables there). It has a hotel lobby vibe, because it’s in a hotel lobby. If you stay at the hotel it’s probs worth it for convenience, but I do not recommend.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on July 27, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to review us. I am sorry to hear that you experience was not up to our standards. I would really like to hear more about your experience. I hope this bad one does not deter you from giving us another chance to make this up to you. -Oaken Bistro + Bar

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    Gerrym

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

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    We like the food and drinks at Oaken, in particular this time, there was a refreshing lemonade cocktail. We just wish they would update the Oaken 5 like they used to. They have had the same 3 items (including misspellings on the menu) for 2 months now. We always enjoyed the variety they used to offer.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 29, 2022Thank you for being a repeat customer, Gerrym. We're thrilled you enjoyed the cocktail! We'll be sure to consider your feedback for menu rotation and spelling. Looking forward to your return visit.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We did a family dinner on Father’s Day and overall were very impressed with the whole meal, service, quality of drinks, and everything. The only disappointing thing was the kids menu; they only have 2 items: chicken fingers with fries and PB&J. Since one of our kids has a peanut allergy, our kids had 1 choice. Overall though it was very good, just not great for the kiddos unless they are old enough for adult-sized meals and have adult-sized tastes!

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Although you chose to stay anonymous, we appreciate that you took the time to review Oaken. We're glad we were able to deliver an overall good experience. We will use your feedback and consider other menu options for children. We hope we can serve your family again in the future.

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    ChrisK

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

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    Decent hotel restaurant.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022We appreciate your positive review, ChrisK. We hope you will dine with us again.

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    Amazing

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service!!! Literally one of the best servers I have ever had the pleasure of dining with. Great post-graduation family brunch with infant/adults/child.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022We're pleased to know that you enjoyed Oaken. We'll share your positive feedback with our servers. Please choose us again for another celebration or just a family meal out.

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    Shiree

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

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    Server was super amazing. Items on website were not available. I expressed I'm GF buy kitchen gave me flour shells anyway. Took 45 min to get food and we were only ones there.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Thank you for your review, Shiree. We will share your feedback with our kitchen staff so we can be more careful with dietary restrictions and get food to the table more promptly. We hope you will dine with us again so we can show you our improvements.

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    Wjmk

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

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    Took an hour to get eggs and then were undercooked. Service abysmal and place only had four tables full. No coffee refills, portions tiny. We were unhappy and hungry when we left, and our wallets much lighter.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022We appreciate your feedback so that we can discuss it with our servers and kitchen staff. We hope you will give Oaken another chance to see how we've improved our guest experience.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day brunch at Oaken was fantastic. We were introduced to Oaken by Sarah Kvamme and we come back a few times per year for the unique breakfast menu.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022We're happy you chose to dine with us based on Sarah's recommendation. (She's awesome!) And we're pleased to find out that our yummy breakfast items keep you coming back. We look forward to the next time you dine with us. Thank you for your review.

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    KarenK

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the food. Went at an off time so very quiet. Prompt and polite service people.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 23, 2022We thank you for your positive feedback of our restaurant, KarenK!

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    HelenY

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience1

    Service was poor but the waitress did state that she was new. A fellow waiter saved the day by helping out. Our order was taken before a bar beverage was offered. Music was so loud conversation at our table was difficult. We did request the volume to be decreased, to no avail. No plans to return in the near future. Food was OK but no accommodation for gluten free or menu choices indicating gluten free.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on May 1, 2022We're sorry that you had such a disappointing experience! Regarding the food, we are always working on menu changes and improvements. The music will be moving outdoors weather permitting. Hopefully you'll be back soon and like what you see!

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    AngieS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

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    They didn't have many of the items on the menu available. Like half of the menu they didn't have.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Hello Angie, we apologize for running out of menu items. We have made significant changes to ensure this does not happen again. We hope that you will visit us in the future.

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    AnitaN

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

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    Service was exceptional and quick. Meals portions were plentiful.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Thanks for your review, Anita! We hope to see you back soon.

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    ChicagoGirl

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

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    Wonderful food and service. Should open blinds.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Thank you, Chi-Girl, for the awesome review! We will consider leaving the blinds open longer next time during service. Thank You!

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    MarieR

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

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    Service a bit slow, no excuses, place was not very busy. Kale salad leaf stems were a little long, stringy and crunchy, personally I think they should be trimmed off!

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Hello Marie, thank you for sharing your experience and we will address the slow service. We will work on better assisting all of our guests with the feedback. Thank you.

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    Sunny

    Chicago

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Interesting location in industrial park/hotel. On trend decor, interesting food. Attentive staff

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on June 24, 2022Thank you for taking the time to review Oaken, Sunny. We hope you will visit us again as we strive to get 5 stars in your next review.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    A very pleasant surprise. A hotel resturant that doesn’t serve eggos or banquet food. Creative food well prepared. They could go up against most high end fine dinning Resturants . Our server was friendly, informative,and generally a pleasure to deal with. We dine out often this place is a bit beyond our normal dining radius, but worth the trip.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on March 23, 2022Thank you for the 5 star review!

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    SaraS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

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    Really enjoyed our date night out! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant! Have eaten there several times and it is always outstanding!

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on March 21, 2022Thank you for this review, SaraS! Return customer reviews are definitely important to us to make sure we're maintaining consistency. Looking forward to your next visit!!

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    Gerrym

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

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    We always enjoy our food at Oaken. Only giving 4 stars this time because we had a long wait for food. Usually, it’s much quicker. Still, everything was tasty and my husband is now a tofu convert. The tofu in chili sauce was delicious.

    Oaken Bistro + BarResponded on March 21, 2022Thank you, Gerrym!! We're sorry for the long wait; we are doing our best to staff accordingly for our growing business levels, and greatly appreciate your patronage and patience!! We're confident that your next visit will be swifter!

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