Undercover Diner Reluctantly Returns to Neighbors

After a disappointing previous visit, the Undercover Diner gives Neighbors Place another chance — and discovers a welcome surprise.

I had not been to Neighbors Place in quite some time, and my previous experience did not exactly leave me eager to return. But I was willing to give it another chance, and I'm so glad I did.

It turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

We visited on a beautiful fall day and decided to sit outside on the deck, where we could enjoy the sunshine.

Our waitress told us to pick wherever we wanted to sit. As the sun began to move and some tables started getting shady, she even offered to clean off another table so we could move. We ended up staying put, but I appreciated the extra thoughtfulness.

The sweet tea was perfect, and the food only got better from there.

My sister and I started by splitting the sesame Asian salad. It came with edamame, oranges, and crispy croutons. It's not typically the kind of salad I would order, but my sister loves it, so I decided to try it. I am glad I did. It was delicious, and the portion was enormous.

We also split the chicken salad sandwich on wheat bread, which was easily one of the best chicken salad sandwiches I’ve had. My sister typically prefers a sweeter chicken salad, but even she loved this one. It had a savory flavor, with just the right amount of chopped onion. The chicken itself was in generous supply, with a nice texture that was neither too chunky nor overly shredded. It was just right.

The sandwich came with a side, and we opted for fries, asking for them extra crispy. They came out great, especially with a little ranch for dipping.

Between the welcoming service, beautiful outdoor seating and food that exceeded our expectations, this visit was a win. I'm glad we gave Neighbors Place another chance, and I can't wait to go back.