input: Write a positive yelp review (OPTIONS:
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output: In my quest to find a new coffee spot in Tempe, I've landed on Solo Cafe. It was recommended by my friends on Facebook and Twitter mutually, so it had to be good. I admit I am not a coffee geek. I don't know all the different roasts and flavors. However, I always appreciate accommodating and helpful baristas. When I went, I was able to explain in laymen's terms of what type of drink I want and he concocted it. Was quite pleased just on that alone. Not all coffee shops do this well and must be noted. The tables are clean and the layout is definitely creative. It's calming. I think what I like most about this place is that I can actually unplug and relax and enjoy a coffee -- or bust out my laptop and get some work done. If you're looking for one of the top rated coffee shops in Phoenix or Tempe, this is definitely one worth trying out.
input: Write a negative yelp review (OPTIONS:
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output: In fairness, I would've given this restaurant 2.5, but since the biggest detractor to me was the food, rounded down accordingly. I have to say, the service was spectacular; our waiter was incredibly attentive and accommodating, friendly yet professional. Definitely an asset to the restaurant. The ambiance was good, nice vibe, good volume level, cool decor. And, the booking was easy to do - booked reservation for 12 people via OpenTable - easy as pie. :) Now for the critical feedback: 1) table setup; 2) food. The tables were arranged with 2 long, rectangular tables placed next to each other. It provided a sort of square for everyone to sit around. However, you couldn't talk to anyone aside from those on your immediate left or right without literally shouting. It would have been SO much better had they just sat the 12 of us around 1 of those tables, or decided to go longer instead of wider. Took away from the experience by not being able to talk to more than 1-2 people. The food was not at all worth the price, and we tried many different things. The biggest disappointment was the truffle mac&cheese - it was a joke. It was like a soupy cream sauce poured over some elbow macaroni. In addition to the lackluster look and texture, it was flavorless. For what so many of us were excited about and ordered, it wasn't good at all. My husband got the breaded pork chop which was also mediocre. I asked if the chicken option was on the bone; the waiter explained it was, but that there was a delicious, special he could have made for me - chicken breast with leeks and butternut squash risotto. I literally had 2 bites of the chicken and left the rest on the plate - it was gross. I had a few bites of the risotto but that was it. The filet was good, but even my friend who got the $85 lobster pot pie - the presentation was amazing, I must say - said it was average tasting. We ended up spending approx $1200 on food and drinks, and just expected more. Likely won't go back.
input: Write a negative yelp review (OPTIONS:
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output:
This place is soooo overrated, crowded and the music is not memorable. Also, the band BEGS for tips! Tacky! One night a bunch of us girls went early enough to wait for the band to start and had a couple of rounds of beers when the bouncer came up to the table we'd been holding and told us that in ten minutes our table was reserved for someone else and we'd have to vacate. The owner's response when we objected was "So what. I own the place" I'm a Scottsdale native and this experience just proved that Scottsdale's hometown feel is officially gone. We walked over to Patty's and had a great time, forgetting about those fake cowboys at the Spur.