Reality is, though, that Andy’s Bar only has a very utilitarian facility. A large-ish room (compared to the rest of the place)  with a toilet, a sink, and something that looks like it used to be the base for a shower. That’s it. No crazy recycled mirror frames, fixtures, or — and come on, who wouldn’t want this?! — custom made tin toilets.

So in that sense, I was a bit disappointed.

One the upside, though, the facility is clean. You don’t have to wade through urine or anything, which is always a pretty good thing. It’s all very nice and functional.

But when I think of what could have been… I’m disappointed.

Good… For what it is at least.

Even better is the large blackboard gracing the wall in the men’s room. This might seem like a strange feature until you think about all those moronic tags you find in most restrooms: the board really contributes to give the restroom a cleaner feel.

The problems start surfacing a bit more later at night when the aim toward the urinals get a bit more shoddy. Come midnight, and there’s a little lake of urine on the floor which is not good, and, in fact, a bit gross.

Far West is a highly recommended place to do your business early in the day, but the impression fades as the night goes on. Josh Hartnett and his ilk should be ashamed for disgracing it with his poor hygiene.

Damn you, floor pee-ers!

I do love their bathroom.  Red glass-tiles covering the wall with an oversized round mirror behind the three automatic faucet sinks. Perfect mood lighting.  Ceiling to floor walls on three sides of the stalls, covered in tile.  A heavy wood door with working lock hangs nicely, making a 3/4 wall.  Clean lines, no fluff, a great design for a commercial restaurant bathroom.

Stop by for some vegetarian lettuce wraps, add your own flavor with the sauces, and don’t be afraid to consume too many beverages. You will want to check out the bathroom. 

I give it…

The single-stall women’s bathroom seems inspired by the Sea of Crete, as shown by the blue paint covering the two-toned walls.

A framed gold mirror hangs above the bathroom sink.

Several photos of Greece are shown around the room.

This bathroom comes with all of the essentials; toilet paper, soap, and a toilet with a strong flush.

There is nothing missing from this Santorini style bathroom.

The Villagio bathroom is as clean as the crust is good, and the decor is splattered just like the balsamic port reduction is overused. You will find this coed single toilet bathroom immediately off the main dining room, which is always a turnoff. However, this restroom opens wide for easy wheelchair access and has a sparkle even Mr. Clean would be proud of. Yellow toned floor tile contrasts nicely with the silver fixtures on the toilet and mop sink, yet clashes horribly with the gold doorknob and hinges.

The exposed mop sink and cleaning-products shelf could easily be covered by wood cabinet doors to make the experience more intimate, and less like a gas station stop.

A great bathroom always has a great sink, which is yet another piece Villagio lacks. Here you will find a brown glass-waterfall faucet mounted on a stock porcelain sink over a builder’s grade two-door cabinet. This bathroom is an awful attempt at a wannabe high-end look.

If you are only looking for an industrial flush in a clean setting, I do recommend the Villagio bathroom.

As for the actual facilities, the stalls all have floor-to-ceiling walls and doors, which gives you that extra privacy. And forget about paper towels and hot-air hand dryers, here you get actual towels to dry your hands. All of this is, of course, enjoyed in the luxurious Davenport setting. I wouldn’t be surprised if business meetings were held in some of these stalls.

Man! Awesome!

Should you be on the South Hill, and in search of a fine facility, then this is the place to go. One of my favorites.

My mind was soon put to ease, however. The designer of these facilities had obviously taken both style and comfort in to consideration.

The slightly faux rustic look is calming, and the delicate dimmed lighting really allows for some thinking to take place while one is conducting business. This definitely has the feel of vintage European bathrooms, a “vibe” which really has become a favorite of mine. Florescent light and waterless urinals might work in a strictly utilitarian sense, but sometimes I just want to enjoy that little something extra. And Cafe Marron has just that; that certain je ne sais quoi.

These are Grade A facilities in other words. Highly recommended.