662 West King Street
Boone
(828) 262-9993
Kojay’s closed mid-2005.
We ate lunch at Kojay’s Cafe one day in July, 2004.
Tom: I chose the special–a sandwich called The Old Glory. It is grilled chicken salad with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and roasted garlic mayo ($8.95–yes, like nine bucks!). I also had ordered the cheese-corn soup as well as the Italian Soda, raspberry flavored. I stuck with that in spite of the person taking the order telling another girl to make it and the second girl indicating she had never made one. Hearing the eighteen buck tab I rescinded the soup order.
Never mind–they came to our table to announce they did not have the soda, but offered the soup in penance for their shortcomings. I had to ask again later for it to actually arrive. I subbed sweet tea for the soda
Ray: Not being particularly hungry when we visited Kojay’s, I tried the Three Bean Chili ($5.95) and a sweet tea ($1.30). The chili was fairly good, with lots of veggies and 3 kinds of beans, all in a nice but lightly spiced broth. However, in no way was the chili worth $5.95… the portion was a cup, after all, not a bowl. The chili came with what were described as “pecan-cheese biscuits”, which Kojay’s claims to be famous for. I found them to be almost inedible. The tea was very good, with just the right balance between the tea and the sugar.
Tom: Maybe for you but I always like my tea southern-sweet, capable of growing sugar crystals on an immersed string, a veritable science fair project. It was Ok.
I agree that the “biscuits” were no big deal, reminding me of rather typical finger-food served at parties.
Ray: The decor here consists of plain but nice wood tables and chairs, arranged in a small, tastefully decorated room. Big windows make the room seem larger than it is. We ate outside, on an interesting inlaid table made from some sort of rock. There was no background music in evidence, at least outside.
The dishes here are presented on/in nice china plates and mugs, with flatware that is somewhat better than the average stuff in most places.
The service at Kojay’s was prompt and cheerful, but almost too good. Our meals arrived quickly and correctly.
Tom: I think the camera was a tip-off that they might be being reviewed. I hate when that happens!
Ray: Kojay’s is a nice place to go for a light, tasty lunch in a relaxing atmosphere with good service. However, the prices are very high for the amount of food you get. I also notice that Kojay’s does not accept credit cards.
Tom: It’s not like at their prices they could not afford to take plastic! I think the overall price scale is too high, especially when compared to the restaurant they replaced at this site. I don’t know how long they will survive.
Ray: While I enjoyed my meal here, I probably won’t return often. The food is good, but overpriced for what it is. The Ham Shoppe Cafe, which used to be in this location, was a much better value for money, and will be missed.
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 36° 13.136′
Lon: 81° 41.046′
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