Later Alligator

We sat outside, on the second of july. There were some fireworks going off. very nice day out too. I got the "Blueberry hill" Sweet crepe, and a steak salad. My sister got a "salon says" savor crepe. My sister also got two drinks with some lemonade and with some alcohol in it. She said they were good. Had a amazing waitress. Overall 12/10 experience 💚

Later Alligator was AWESOME. We went there to try the crepes but left with so much more. The spot has a unique look and history you can read about on the menu and throughout the restaurant. The crepes were AMAZING and the cocktails were as well. Lots of fun crepe combinations and unique cocktails to try for an adventurous eater. The Cajun coleslaw was some of the best coleslaw I’ve ever had. Please make a Cajun fried chicken and coleslaw crepe 🤤 Great atmosphere, Great Service, Great Food - only “neutral” observation is it was busy even at 11:30am which is great for their business! Just make sure you know they are popular and might hit a wait time or have trouble getting large groups in.

Never got waited on for 30 minutes. They gave a dog water before we even seen a server that I had to go and find. It was ridiculous because 3 waitresses walked passed us and never greeted us or said anything and we were sitting on the back patio area. The food was subpar and nothing stood out as notable. The only redeeming quality was the BBQ kettle chip appetizer which came the same time as our food. I gave it two stars because the atmosphere was lovely.

I've spent years traveling through and to random spots in West Virginia. Later Alligator is a multi-faceted gem: good food, a history lesson, a personal culinary story, fresh ingredients on a thoughtful menu (not everyone can eat a hearty roast beef sandwich) and it's easy to get to from the highway. The See Sam Run crepe was delicious. Made with Alaskan Salmon, as described on the menu, it hits all the markers for a good crepe. The amount of salmon was generous. The bechemel was buttery, but not too thick or oily. The sprinkle of scallions complimented a hint of dill somewhere in the mix. I appreciated the proper tea service (my own ceramic pot & mug, perfect water temperature and a broad selection by Republic of Tea). I will remember Later Alligator and hope to return.

I noticed Later Alligator on my Maps "Explore" tab and decided to give it a try - I must say that I'm very glad about that. 🐊 Located in a historic downtown building, the space has tons of character. The vibe is relaxed and many Wheeling Steel relics adorn the walls and other spots throughout the dining area. There are patios front and rear, so there's plenty of options for outdoor dining. I ordered the Strawberry Brie Zze... It sounded so good - fresh strawberries, basil, Brie and deli turkey with jalapeno strawberry jelly 😲 It arrived at the table hot and fresh with golden crusty bread, lots of gooey Brie and plenty of turkey! However, the sandwich had hardly any strawberries inside and the jelly had no noticeable jalapeno kick. The chips and pickle were both good. I enjoyed my cocktail - A Long Island Iced Tea from thei5 menu. It was definitely better than a premixed drink, but nothing great to set it apart. Later Alligator offers a downtown location with lots of seating and dining options, friendly service and quality food. I'll visit again and hope that I can get a strawberry filled sandwich, upon my return! 🍓