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    Badger Cafe

    3.9 (304 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jet C.

    This has been one of those local secrets that's definitely worth checking out. It's right next to a bar Rum Runner for those late night cravings and bar food apps. The ambiance is very casual bar vibes and many just chooses to-go rather than dining in, but again it caters to a specific patron, especially for those late night cravings. Service is okay, it does tend to take long but it's understandable for a small staff at the time I went (late late night).

    Yun-Wen L.

    Food/Taste/Flavor: 3/5 - we ordered the daily special of Pot Roast and a Farmer's Breakfast with over easy eggs and chicken fried steak. The pot roast was tender but the sauce was a bit gloopy and thick. The mashed potatoes were good but the green beans flavorless and soggy. We're not quite sure what the soup of the day was but we know it wasn't good. The Farmer's Breakfast was good but the steak was a bit over and dry. The toast was EXTREMELY buttered which was great for one of us. Ambience: 4/5 - attached to a Rum Runner gaming place, we were a bit hesitant to walk into the little shop. However, it was quite cozy inside but the tables are packed together! The location does seem a bit more run down though. Service: 5/5 - friendly and attentive and made some recommendations on the menu. Value for price: 4/5 - cheap and quick eat for any hour of the day!

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    Norm K.

    After my exploration at Sunset Park, I came here for breakfast. This is one of the video poker bars that changed after the Clean Indoor Air Act was passed by the voters. This law does not allow smoking where food is served so businesses like this had to go non-smoking or in the case of the Badger Cafe, it became two areas--one for the bar and gaming area, and one for the food area separated by a wall. The other half is known as the Rum Runner and is a bar and video poker place. They are allowed to rbing food from the cafe into the abr area. At the beginning, the few patrons and I had a bit of entertainment. Two women were fighting in the parking lot (verbally) and the language would make a sailor blush. At one point, one of them got in their van and made some circles in the lot before aiming at the other woman--stopping in time. Eventually, she left, and the incident was over. I had placed my order for the master omelette with rye toast. One glitch here was the toast was served about 4 minutes before the omelette was served. The food was OK. The menu is small. The Badger is open 24/7, so if you have the need for food, it's available!

    Smaller then I expected
    Lance L.

    Four stars? I don't think so, but still very good! Came early morning for a quick breakfast before leaving town. Came here mainly for the four stars it's rated as. A real greasy spoon type of place which I love but others may not. The area is sketchy at best. The manager was good guy who takes your order and cooks your food at the same time. Did he wash his hands. Hmm, not sure. Overall, the prices were great! You get a lot of food and it is very good. The value is outstanding! I am from Wisconsin, but probably won't make a return visit. Not what I anticipated.

    Customer service alone was impeccable, lots of restaurants should learn from this establishment, very personable And felt like I was in someone's home. Food was made with love and don't get me started on them wings , FIREEEE

    Spicy pastrami sandwich
    Aileen F.

    Looking for sandwich place led to me finding Badger Cafe on Yelp. The place was a typical old-school type diner / coffee shop; nothing special and nothing to complain about in terms of the interiors. Parking was a non-issue so that's always good. We got the spicy pastrami sandwich and tuna salad sandwich both on rye with fries. I had asked for no mayo on my bread but, sadly, this wasn't followed. The tuna was alright; I had to add salt and pepper to get some taste and I now wish that I had ordered something else instead. The spicy pastrami sandwich was yummy with the heat coming from the jalapeño pieces, not the meat. Speaking of which, the pastrami was tender and tasted as expected. Apart from the mayo snafu, I have no complaints on the service. The sandwiches came out quickly and the prices were very reasonable. I think this place is a solid 4 based on today's visit. I'd recommend this joint if you want something hearty and value-priced especially if you have a craving in the middle of the night (it's apparently open 24/7).

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    Great price and great food would highly recommend to anyone in the Vegas area looking for home style food while traveling.

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    I love the wings here! Especially the grilled ones!!! Give them a try and thank me later!

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    4.2
    (3k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    A friend recommended we stop here for breakfast or lunch on our way to Zion, Utah. We always make a…read morestop in Vegas to stock up on groceries and grab brunch before heading to Zion for camping. The food here is incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious - but they really need to step up their dishwashing and make sure the food is served hot. There's nothing worse than ordering coffee and seeing purple lipstick on the rim of your cup. It makes you want to leave right away. Then comes the inner debate - do you say something and risk being that customer, or just wipe it off and move on? On top of that, getting food that's supposed to be hot but arrives cold is frustrating. You sit there wishing you were at home where you could just microwave it - because the food is that good and would taste even better at the right temperature. Our experience wasn't helped by our waiter, who seemed disinterested after the lipstick incident (same guy mentioned in previous reviews that comes off rude AF/ agreed!). We didn't feel like asking for much after that. On the bright side, one of the waitresses was amazing - she looked like she was carrying the whole place. The chef clearly knows what she's doing because the food coming out of the kitchen was fantastic. That said, attention needs to be paid to cleanliness and serving hot food. There's no excuse for that. Despite these issues, I gave it five stars because the problems are fixable and don't take away from how incredible the food is. For reference, we visited on Friday, January 3rd, in the morning. There was a nearby parking structure and no wait time. The decor is a mix of farm-to-table and modern bistro - nothing overly exciting or disappointing. We were just looking for a good brunch spot, and this place is truly a hidden gem. Hopefully, they address the concerns we mentioned because it's worth coming back for! __________ To the Chef, Your food is incredible - truly Michelin-worthy. However, the staff is serving it cold and sometimes on dirty dishes. This isn't the first review mentioning these issues. Also, the tall white guy with grey hair was incredibly condescending and rude. Hospitality doesn't seem to be the right fit for him. It's disappointing to see someone like that representing the amazing work and love you pour into your dishes. On the flip side, the waitress with long brown hair was picking up the slack and holding the place together. She deserves recognition - maybe even a promotion. I hope you see this because if the team can consistently serve food hot and on clean dishware, this place could easily become the top brunch spot around. We appreciate your talent and hope this feedback is helpful! - Vee & Mike

    Stopped by for a quick brunch since we were in the downtown area. The restaurant was full so we had…read moreto wait for about 20 minutes before being seated. It has a rustic, darker ambiance and not your usual bright and sunny brunch spots. The menu not too big, but offered enough varieties that we decided to try the biscuit and gravy as well as the corned bee hash. We also got house coffee and they were from mother ship coffee. Food came out quickly, but they were lukewarm and felt like it was already made and just put under a food light to be kept warm. The biscuit was good and soft, but the gravy was a little too salty. The corned beef came in a smaller portion than I expected, and the beef was diced too thin that they didn't have great texture and flavor. Coffee was good, but overall food was not as good as we'd expect. Service was average, the waitress was nice but didn't offer much service besides bringing out initial water and coffee over. No one really checked in on us after the food was served. I'd most likely not be back as there are many other brunch places in the downtown area to explore.

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    4.0
    (1.9k reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Stayed in DTLV for 4th of July weekend and came over to park on freemont for brunch. Great music,…read moregood food and good vibes with awesome service! Prices are great and the food was good. The breakfast croissant was my favorite with some nice seasoned fries

    Our server was wonderful and the food was fine. That is where the good ends…read more My wife and I came in for a dinner date on June 6, 2026. We were enjoying the music and it was a vibe until it came to pay the bill. At 9:30 PM, a full 30 minutes before the posted closing time of 10:00 PM, the staff began rushing us out while my wife was still eating. When it came time to pay our bill, our bank cards were temporarily unavailable due to a system outage. We had the money. This was not a financial issue. It was a technical one we were actively working to resolve. Instead of being given a moment, security surrounded our table and treated us as though we were attempting to leave without paying. We were not. We never attempted to leave. I want to note that a couple of the security members were actually kind and professional throughout. A manager then approached with immediate hostility white male, tattoos, wearing a white crop shirt, and beige pants) no introduction, and no interest in hearing our explanation. I want to Emphasize That everyone working there refused to give me his name (white male) I even attempted to ask him and he walked away. He made demeaning remarks about our finances and specifically told us that if we didn't pay, he would call the police and trespass us, but if we paid, he would not. We paid. My brother sent $30 via Zelle directly to a security staff member to settle the bill. It was paid in full. He called the police anyway. And trespassed us anyway. I had offered to leave my ID as collateral, leave card information on file, or return the next morning. Every offer was refused before we even got to that point. The responding officers acknowledged his behavior was inappropriate. His own staff was visibly uncomfortable. Unless you are prepared to be treated as a suspect over something completely outside your control, I would think twice before dining here.

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    Bacon Nation

    Bacon Nation

    3.8
    (502 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I sometimes mosey into the 'D' Casino for some gambling and nitrates because the thought of…read moreblackjack and bacon makes me grunt so happily. Bacon Nation slaps slices on just about everything but French toast, and even that can be topped with bacon butter and bacon-infused syrup. The build-your-own omelet is a worthy breakfast, stuffed with two veggies and two meats of your choice. Cheddar, diced onion, and two types of bacon inside three eggs was a winner. Be sure to get some thick bacon slices to go (mango habanero, maple glazed, honey-cured) - always nice to chew on during that nine hour Sunday evening drive back to SoCal. And unlike those anorexic slices that fast food places put on their burgers, you can actually taste this bacon. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., they serve lunch too and if you're in 'growling stomach mode', try the Boarrito but be forewarned - this is a pork-fest of a monstrosity that's not designed for consumption by weight watchers or thoroughbred jockeys. A large tortilla filled with ham, sausage, bacon crumbles, pulled pork, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo is then wrapped on the outside with countless slices of more bacon, smothered with cheese sauce and sour cream...now I need to take a nap just thinking about digesting it. It's a massive meal and I feel like the waitress could have positioned me on all fours in front of a feeding trough in order to graze on it. Bacon Nation is located on the D's second floor inside a very clean and bright dining room with lots of booths, a counter, and an ultra-pleasant hostess named Angel. In summary, a well-earned 5 oink review is deserving because their food is that darn good. "Everywhere there's lots of piggies, living piggy lives. You can see them out for dinner with their piggy wives, Clutching forks and knives...to...eat...their...bacon." Beatles, 1968

    Bacon Nation was a must-stop on our Vegas trip--everything was absolutely delicious. The portions…read morewere huge, so big that half our group couldn't even finish their meals. It was super filling and exactly what we needed to recharge. Service was a bit slow, and our bride-to-be didn't receive her food until several minutes after everyone else. We also waited quite a while for the check and were met with a little sass, which felt off. Overall, the food was great, but the service could definitely use some improvement.

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