Even if a place has an EVSE, or even a safe-to-use exterior plug, it is unlikely to be able to have facilities that would handle a "cluster" of LEAFs, much less a "branch" of LEAFs.
I look for good quality, large variety food, with plenty of flexible seating where we will not adversly impact the normal customer load. Plenty of free, convenient parking is also good. A "meeting" room is also a plus, but usually not required for smaller Gatherings.
My local Hometown Buffet ... is not the best, so I now avoid that location. We usually meet at two others that are quite good, even splendid. One is 17 miles away, and the other is 35 miles away, to better attract folks from an extended geographical area.
At $5.99 (plus tax and optional drink bar totals $8.06) for a way-plentiful breakfast, the cost rarely keeps anybody from attending, or occasionally bringing their spouse, children, interested neighbor, or friends.
LEAF-frogging to get further-away folks to the restaurant usually works well. Those too far to make the round trip just ride with others who are at some in-between location.
We usually gather on Saturday mornings since it does not kill the whole day, and traffic is usually much lighter.
Yes, pick a "next" place ... and Gather your LEAFs.
