I was in the mood for some catfish, so I decided to try the 12 East Cafe on Jefferson. Unfortunately, they apparently close at 3:00pm. There I was, right between Mrs. White's to the West and Mandy's Fish and Chips to the East. I hopped on the train and got off at the next stop east, and sure enough, there was Mandy's, \"right there.\" \n\nThe building looked like a second hand fast food joint. The parking lot was completely empty, and the door facing the metro rail was locked. the drive-thru sign was on, but the open sign was off. I decided to try another door, and it was unlocked. It turns out that they had just forgotten to turn the sign on!\n\nThe inside was Spartan, but clean. At the counter, I ordered the fish and chicken combo plate with a soda, and I asked to substitute hush-puppies for the fries. The total came to $12.00 even. The food was brought to me in about 4-5 min. \n\nThe fish was pretty good, moist inside with a really nice, light corn batter.\nThe chicken strips however, were on the dry side, but that's why God made spicey dipping sauce. The hush-puppies, on the other hand, were beyond saving. These dense, little, under cooked, bland lumps were truly the worst push-puppies I have ever eaten. This may sound like a joke, but Long John Silver's hush-puppies are way better. \n\nOverall, It's a Nice, little fish and chips place. If I try it again I'll get fries or onion rings if they have them. The locked door I encountered when I first approached the building was actually being looked at by a lock smith as I was leaving, so that at least has been fixed.
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