1000% will be here again! This is the cutest little place in downtown Boise ! The Scone was so incredibly soft and FRESH! The farmers daughter scramble was out of this world , the amount of food you get for the price is fair . My husband and I shared the scramble and we couldn't even finish it ! We got two pastry's , two specialty coffee's and the scramble and our total was $38 not bad at all! Love love love this place ! read more

Big City Coffee - Farmers Daughter . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The service was quick, and the food was amazing, this was our first time here and we shared a meal. For the price of food well worth it. We didn't even finish our food. The ambiance of the place, wow is super cute, it's like walking into the pioneer woman's house. read more

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Nopedy nope nope. Took us about an hour to get our food: bland, unseasoned "steamed" eggs :( , tough and flavorless toast, and some very sad looking fruit. When we first got there we were wondering why this place, packed with customers, had so many people leaving with plates virtually untouched. The potions are *massive* so I first thought people were just ordering and unable to finish 1/10 of their plate- but then we realized....finishing 1/10 took some work purely because the food was so sub-par. We waited a VERY long time, honestly about an hour, for some steamed eggs, toast, and my husband's came with Turkey meat. Yikes. The side of potatoes we ordered was actually good- the one item with flavor! Plus, there were as many flies in there as people. Perhaps because the uncleaned tables and mountains of flavorless food left behind by customers provided a pure smorgasbord for them. Honestly, better they eat it than us. read more

Big City Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Best scones l've ever had. Been coming here for years even when they were out in State Street street. Just tried a pecan sticky bun today. Probably the best one of those as well. read more

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We were looking for somewhere to grab a good breakfast, and one of my friends was dying to grab biscuits and gravy. They Googled "best biscuits and gravy in Boise" and this place came up...and good thing it did! The prices were surprising for the amount of food they served. The friend ordered biscuits and gravy and their plate was MASSIVE! Each biscuit was probably the size of their head, entirely smothered with country gravy and filled with bacon. I didn't taste it (although there was plenty to share) because I ordered a feta and artichoke quiche (for $7!!!) with a side of breakfast potatoes. Again, the price was incredible for the amount of food they served. They also had amazing scones--I ordered a lemon blackberry scone and it was so yummy! I would 10/10 recommend this spot if you're looking for somewhere to grab a bite. read more

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We stopped here on our way back home to Utah and man all I can say is I've been depressed knowing that I can't come back multiple times a week to this place. The take out was ready exactly when it was supposed to be. The workers were amazingly friendly and helpful. The restaurant was super cute and it made me sad we didn't have time to eat there inside. It was like Hipster meets Cracker Barrel and I am down for that pleasing esthetic. The food was incredible it was the best breakfast I've had out in forever. We ordered the Farmer's daughter with sausage, and the rodeo wrap with avocado and sour cream, and the loaded potatoes. Which was kind of a mistake on our part only because the food portions were HUGE!! The eggs and cheese and all the veggies with the Farmer's daughter were absolutely incredible it was so hot and tasted so good my husband really enjoyed it and I enjoyed a few bites. I got the rodeo wrap which I should not have added sour cream to and in general I don't really eat wraps very often but this was absolutely delicious. The meat was perfectly cooked and the eggs were to die for the cheese pulls in this wrap were the stuff of legends. The loaded potatoes were so good we ate them for lunch on the road and man I wish we could go back today. We also ate the leftovers from breakfast for dinner. My one true regret at this place is not getting any dessert. The dessert case was truly a thing of beauty. Husband and I are already planning a trip back just for this place . read more

Big City Coffee - This dessert case is a thing of beauty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Super cute place if a little spendy. The coffee was great. Not too sweet, not too not. Service was a little slow but not too bad for hand-made. read more

Big City Coffee - Bbc - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great place for breakfast! The eggs were buttery and delicious. The seasoning on the potatoes is amazing! I also recommend the scones read more

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I don't know why I don't come here more often. Oh yea, it's not in the best part of town anymore. On another note,this place is seriously so yummy. You get a lot of food for a medium price. I got the Spanish breakfast with bacon and salsa, I think they forgot the sour cream, a huge warm scone, and a medium Mexican hot chocolate. All for under $27. The breakfast can feed two people. The scone two or three people. It's nice and clean inside. I didn't know, but if you want water it is to the left of the register. The baked section.. holy jeeze the variety they had. I would have liked all of it, but I wouldn't be able to eat it all before it went bad. I definitely will make it a point to come by more. Oh yea, parking. It's street parking. I got there at like 715/730 so plenty of parking. I don't know how it is when it is later in the day. Inside and outside seating available. read more

Big City Coffee - Strawberry rhubarb scone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We were visiting the city and really enjoyed the vibes here. Cozy and busy. The moment when we walked in we could feel this is a community and local favorite. We waited in line for about 10 mins and read the big menu trying to decide what to get. I ordered the bacon and spinach quiche with fruits, and hubby ordered the Deluxe bagel sandwich. We waited at our table for another 20 mins before getting our food. The quiche was absolutely delicious and worth the wait. Fresh and hot out of oven - it's savory and rich. The fruits on side were refreshing. Hubby thought his meaty bagel sandwich was good but could be warmer - maybe the kitchen finished making the bagel sandwich first and waited for the quiche to cook in the oven. I think if you are ordering something along with a quiche, you should know that the quiche could take a longer time to cook and your other food orders could turn cold a bit because of that. read more

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Great customer service, DELICIOUS eats and great value :). I absolutely loved my veggie bagel and latte. Oh let me tell you this place is popular. If you're looking to eat in, get there early or be prepared to kinda stand and spy on all the tables until you can tell someone is ready to throw the towel in haha. I highly recommend this spot. Don't walk, run! read more

Big City Coffee - a sandwich on a red and white plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Huge portion sizes,delicious bakery items, and great coffee. This place is not to be beat For a delicious breakfast. The staff is wonderful and friendly as well. Theonlyy challenge is that it's always busy and take can take a while to get food. It is however worth the wait. read more

Big City Coffee - Spanish breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This place is darling! The name didn't communicate what it was at all, in my opinion. It's a farmhouse-style full breakfast and bakery spot. Indoor/outdoor seating with lots of colorful decor and fresh wildflowers on farm tables. Large tables and tables for four, there's plenty of seating. The menu is large worth options for everyone. The portions are HUGE! Enough for 2 people, at least. I had a breakfast sandwich the first day, just your standard bagel, egg, bacon, cheese number and let me tell you, I don't recommend eating it in the car! The second day I had the veggie breakfast burrito which tasted super healthy with broccoli, squash, red onions and bell peppers, eggs and potatoes in an enormous wheat tortilla. I ate it for two days and it was just as flavorful the second day. They have pastries, cookies, and baked goods galore! And they're all as big as your head. Highly recommend coming down and trying this place! read more

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Great little place - my goodness the portions here are hearty for a big appetite Great local place with local love read more

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Decided to stop by after seeing the crowd enjoying their meals outdoors. Little did I know how big the space was and how packed it could be! How it works is that you walk in, go to the counter to order, and find available seating. They have large family style tables and some small bar seats on the side slightly hidden. As you wait for your food be sure to check out their decor indoors as it's not your average and have cute trinkets around the whole place. Ended up getting the tamale & cowboy breakfast. Both items were decently priced but the portions were HUGE! You will likely need to share an entree or you will for sure have some to take home. For the cowboy too they only have one type of toast so don't expect your sourdough here but be sure to enjoy it with the side of jam they provide. The tamale was unique and loved the avocado they pair on top as well. All in all, the menu items were pretty extensive but were pretty standard. Solid place if you want a classic american breakfast but also want the options for bagels, etc. be sure to look at their window case as well since they have MASSIVE desserts as well for under $5. We ended up getting a blueberry scone to go and would highly recommend! Love scones and this was no exception. read more

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This spot is one of those types of eateries where you order, get a number, and then find yourself a table. It can get really busy, especially during brunch hours so it can be a gamble on getting a seat or not. They do offer takeout if you think seating is going to be too much of a problem. I came here for lunch but I was craving breakfast foods and I got the Wrap which is like their breakfast burrito with steamed eggs, potatoes, cheese and your choice of their ham, bacon, or sausage. I order it with sausage but there just wasn't enough flavor there. I think they charge more of extra salsa and that wrap really needed it. We also got the breakfast tamales which were better than the Wrap flavor wise but still could have used more of a kick in my opinion. Everything you order here is A LOT of food. These are the American sized portions that other countries joke about. read more

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Yikes. I wish I had taken more time to look at the recent reviews before stopping by for brunch, to set my expectations correctly (and honestly, avoid coming altogether). It seems like the experience at Big City Coffee can be really hit or miss, and I hope they figure out a way to be more consistent. I stopped by at 10:30am and there was only a short line to order, but the restaurant was already full at the time. You order and pay first, and they bring your order to your table. I ordered to-go, and had to wait at the corner counter where I watched the numerous flies circle around their "clean" plates and utensils. It took over 45 minutes to receive my order, and I had to follow up a couple of times. I'm pretty sure a couple of people that ordered after me received their order first, which was really frustrating to see. I tried: -Cowboy Breakfast (Steamed Eggs, Bacon, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Served w/Toast & Jelly, $14.99, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MEtlHeEgSAs_ybms4wsz4w&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Not good at all. I was wondering about the steamed eggs, and there is a reason you don't see steamed eggs around- they don't taste good. The texture manages to be dense but slightly soggy, and they were bland/tasteless. The oven roasted potatoes were underdone and also bland. Even the bacon was not very good, and not at all crispy. I was surprised to see fruit in here, but it was sad looking, and they forgot my toast. Although they gave you a giant portion, I would not order this dish again. -Side of Country Gravy ($2.95): Thankfully, their country gravy was actually solid, and flavorful. Without this, I wouldn't have been able to eat their biscuit. -Biscuit ($3, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JSQ1KDBFwG11y61HYXk6dQ&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): This was a GIANT biscuit, but sadly, it wasn't very good. This biscuit looked like it was underdone but was justttttt fully cooked, and still managed to be on the dry side. It didn't have much flavor, and not even the jam and butter could really save it. Thankfully, it was edible with the country gravy. However, I wouldn't get this again. The pastries in their display case looked decent, and if you end up at Big City Coffee, I would recommend ordering a pastry to avoid the long wait. They also had day old pastries at a discounted price to the left of the main display case. I appreciated they had labels for the baked goods, but there were no prices listed. As other reviewers have mentioned, the majority of their staff were really young, and could likely use more training. I saw one of their staff grabbing all sorts of different plates and putting things away, then using their bare hand to guide ice into cups, which resulted in them touching a lot of the ice. Both indoor and outdoor seating was available. Street parking was easy to find at the time since there were a good amount of spots. read more

Big City Coffee - Biscuit ($3)- 2/5 stars - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Second time I have eaten here. Once for while traveling for work and once on a family vacation. Food was delicious. Portion sizes are huge. Service was very friendly. read more

Big City Coffee - Blue Ribbon Biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I love the food and tea here! I have not tried the coffee yet but I'm sure it is just as tasty. I had the mushroom quiche and early gray tea, both very good! I took a blackberry scone to go, it was to die for but just a bit sweet, most scones are not that sweet. The seating is a bit tight because you order your food at the counter and then find a place to sit, most tables are large picnic style so you probably will be sitting next to someone you don't know but if you're into meeting people it's a good possibility you will make a new friend. Most people in Boise are very friendly. After you order they will bring your food to you but it is pretty much a self serve place, coffee and condiments are on a small counter, and don't forget to grab your water when you place your order, it's to the left I will make a point to eat here whenever I'm in Boise, good food, good people! read more

Slow to non-stop Expect long lines Limited seating If you're in a hurry go McDonalds The biscuits and gravy are nothing to brag about except for. It's a huge biscuit. Nothing special, the gravy, nothing special nothing make sure you wanna come back and have it again unless you like large portions of nothing. Nice fluffy egg Service is slow And hopefully unlike you, they forgot to make our order after one hour of waiting outside so when we did tell them about it, they made it in five minutes Luckily, we were not in a hurry, but we did Herd finish and leave this place and never looking back read more

Dropped in to try the place. Ordered coffee and "The Wrap" total came to about $20. Coffee tasted like it was made with a dirty percolator. Girl helping was nice and received the food quickly. I noticed immediately it was sitting in a pool of fluid. The bacon was burned hard into a weird, impenetrable crust stuck to the tortilla. The eggs inside were powdered eggs. Did not even try to finish. The inside of the restaurant was a mishmashed farmhouse aesthetic, which meant that none of the chairs or tables were built for a comfortable height, and everything felt like it had been found in the back of a barn and powerwashed before being nailed to the wall. I do not recommend this place. read more

Passing through on a long road trip and looking for a good breakfast before hitting the road again and Big City Coffee was an unfortunate choice. It was open at 6am, near our hotel and looked promising. However, it really missed the mark. We got the Blue Ribbon which was a MASSIVE (3-4 person serving) a biscuit and gravy with sausage and scramble eggs. The biscuit was very dry and crumbly. The gravy could've made up for it except it tasted like it came from a powder mixed with water with an odd gelatinous texture. The steamed eggs were bland and had an odd texture as well; an option to have a fried egg would be a significant improvement. Instead of charging $16 for a giant portion of subpar food, a better dish with quality ingredients and a 1/3 of the size could easily demand $13. They had several mini quiche flavors which was a pleasant surprise. We got the bacon spinach and cheese. First bite was delicious but it soon became obvious it was over salted. It might've just been this particular batch that got an extra hit of salt but that's en easy fix and worth a try. The portion is perfect and the price reasonable. We got a Mexican hot chocolate which was pretty good. However, the mocha was mostly milk. It's a order at the counter kind of place so I can't really comment on service other than they all seemed to be busy keeping things stocked and clean. With some improvements to their recipes this restaurant has potential for being a great spot for both locals and travelers alike. read more

Food was delicious with generous portions. The coffee was tasty too. Definitely would recommend.

My review has nothing to do with the food it's amazing 5 stars for the food now the prices of the food is ridiculous I'm sorry. I took my sister my child and her child and it was 80$ seriously that is outrageous you can go to hogs and biscuits and get the same amount of food and coffee for half that super disappointed in the prices. read more

Big City Coffee - Spanish breakfast toast and jelly and sausage links - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I found my new favorite breakfast spot! From the moment I walked in I knew I was going to love it. The interior of the restaurant is so well decorated, giving in a very "homey" feel. You go up to the counter to order and then they bring the food to your table. Not only do they have a wide variety of options on their menu but they have a huge pastry window to choose from. We ended up going with the lemon pie scone and the blueberry scone. Both were good but the lemon icing took it to the next level! We then got a slice of veggie quiche and ham and fontina quiche to split. So many great options! The fruit served with the quiche was so fresh and flavorful. They also have a full coffee bar and can make any type of lattes/teas. Be prepared for it to be busy as this is a popular local spot! read more

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I'm a little older than the average customer that patronizes this establishment as best I could tell . Having said that it is a hipster atmosphere. Very nice , clean inviting open space if rushing coffee and a meal. After I figured out that you place your order up front and get your own coffee, I settled in. The employees are very friendly but I think assumed I knew the routine. No big deal, it was not hard to figure out. I ordered the gravy biscuit. The young lady asked if I wanted the full order or half order. I wasn't sure which way to go l, so I said half. I am glad I ordered the half because it is a ginormous portion. I can't even imagine the size of a full order. The half order is easily enough food for two heavy eaters . It would feed 3 normal appetites. The biscuit is very large but was flaky, hearty , and substantial at the same time . Served with several slices of chopped bacon, not sure how many but it is enough. The gravy is flavorful and not too greasy, it compliments the biscuit beautifully and the amount of gravy was perfectly proportional to the biscuit. I did not however enjoy the coffee as much. I think I got the wrong blend and it was too strong and bitter for me. It also did not help that my sweetener of choice, "Splenda" was not available . They only had sweet n low , which I detest. I will have to retry the coffee. Prices are on the higher side for the coffee and the meal but given the portion size, location, and quality, it was really not that far off in hindsight. I would have enjoyed a little more employee interaction , asking about my meal, bringing more coffee, etc. but this is not that kind of place. Overall I would say I will be back to sample their fare in the future. read more

The place has changed. It is now called Caffeina. They took some of the charm away as the furnishings have been updated. Not a bad change just different. The coffee is still good. read more

Took my family who's visiting here for lunch. Portions are huge and everything was fresh and delicious! Had the lavender cake with the cream cheese frosting and I had to share with the fam cause it was too big for myself to finish along with my avocado bagel sandwich. The setup also gives a rustic, homey feel to it as well. Overall a great place to eat read more

First time here and I'm stoked! I had a favorite spot in a town where I used to live, and this spot is the same vibe in terms of its treats. The interior is like funky rustic living room vibes. Their menu is extensive, so you can do a full breakfast or a snack. I got the bacon ciabatta sandwich, and I was honestly expecting a measly sandwich for $9. That's usually the case! Well, not here. It was overflowing with eggs and bacon. I got this lunch lady to go to do a full taste test of their food, and it's so yummy. This is a fun place to meet friends for a late breakfast and coffee. I'll be back! read more

Big City Coffee - Lunch lady deliciousness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Fantastic! Service, food, atmosphere! Came here on a Sunday morning at around 11am. Line was long, place was busy but everything moved fast. We ordered a few different breakfast items, some pastries and lattes. Everything came out to perfection! Food tasted amazing and the portions were huge. Lattes had great flavor and again generous amount. So much leftovers! The staff was super friendly and just great customer service. read more

Big City Coffee - Biscuit, eggs, bacon, smothered in gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Great place to eat and to get coffee. Check out the Monster scones. The biggest and best scones I have ever seen. read more

Big City Coffee - Huge cherry pie scone. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Visiting my brother in Boise and he wanted to take me here for breakfast. He got a broccoli and ham quiche and I got the nutty buddy waffle. Both were amazing! The quiche had a nice savory flavor with a delicious crust. The waffle was out of this world. Topped with Nutella and pecans--you can't go wrong! The service was pretty quick for the amount of people there this morning and the restaurant had a fun ambiance. My brother got a latte and he said that it tasted like hot milk and wasn't anything special. For a place to have coffee in the name, it should have better coffee, but the food is good haha read more

Big City Coffee - Quiche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I'm headed off to the Big City. No one's going to stop me. My dreams are bigger than the skies. Never going back. I'm going to become something. They'll see...THEY'LL ALL SEE! They should really market more their café angle since I think they coffee was 3/5. Not terrible and you could enjoy some with a tasty treat or breakfast. The atmosphere was great and conducive to enjoying a nice breakfast/brunch with a great conversation. I ordered a Peppermint Patty to-go (peppermint mocha). It was a little weak, but still moderately enjoyable. I might be back for breakfast and the endless-black-coffee. There's a parking lot accessible through the back alley. read more

I've had a chance to pick up some pastries and treats on occasion but I've never actually been in to eat until now. First off, while it's a nice setting inside, it's small and cold on a winter morning so just be prepared with a jacket and you might have a hard time getting a seat. Now on to the food.... It was fantastic! The portions are large and the flavor is great! I got the smothered burrito and Nutella waffle with a side of cinnamon roll while my wife got the cowboy breakfast. All the food was spot on and, as I mentioned, very large portions. I would definitley recommend. read more

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So much food! I felt like I was wasting a lot of food. The eggs with spinach and feta were really good, the toast and fruit as well. But, I didn't make it through half of my meal. They really should have options for 1/2 portions. The Cowboy breakfast with bacon and potatoes was a hit with my husband but once again a lot was left uneaten. Six pieces of bacon? They get 4-5 stars for taste and service but I just can't quite get past the waste of food. read more

Cute place the "pastries" will blow your mind (and not in a good way)....ridiculously flavored scones (banana cream pie for example) and cinnamon rolls the size of your head.... If you're not already pre-diabetic stop in.... Oh and the coffee's watery.... read more

Cutest restaurant with HUGE servings and some of the most amazing pastries I've ever seen. I had the Breakfast Club - everything bagel w/cream cheese, avocado, tomato and micro greens. So delicious- but I could only eat half. Hubby had the Rodeo wrap and could only eat 1/3. Def consider splitting a meal or you're taking home left overs. read more

Big City Coffee - Breakfast Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Great food, service, and atmosphere. It was really busy, but we were able to order quickly and our food came out surprisingly fast - great, considering we were a group of 10 with a number of under 12 year old kiddos! We will be back! read more

Came to Boise from California to visit family, and we weren't having the best luck finding good food. While at Ann Morrison park we looked up some nearby coffee shops, and Big City seemed to have good reviews. We walked the .7 miles and were greeted by the friendliest staff and some of the biggest pastries I've ever seen. Coffee was great and the pastries were amazing (we tried 3 different kinds). We decided we would have to come back another day for breakfast during our trip! Fast forward to today, and WOW. Breakfast was fantastic! We got there early, about 6:30, and we the portions were huge, and food was out fast. Plenty for my husband and I to split and for my toddler to have some off of our plate as well. We also were thrilled to see that this business supports law enforcement, as my husband is a deputy sheriff back in CA. We wound up buying 2 #backtheblue mugs to take home will definitely be back and have already recommended our Boise family visits Big City again soon. read more

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Really loved this place. We were driving through Boise looking for a place to eat. It looked casual (our kinda spot) and a nice variety of food without being overwhelming. It's a very cute spot. Nice country-esque decor inside without being overly obnoxious. Open air concept so there's 3 tables outside but the seating right at the front feels like it's outside. In spite of how busy it was (Sunday/Father's Day) the line moved fast and seats became relatively available after maybe 5-10 minutes of waiting. I think most people understand that this is not a place for overly leisurely eating where you linger long after you finish eating (although a group behind us did not get that memo - don't be a lingerer! It's rude). Great service, everyone is very nice. You get in line, order your food/drinks and find a seat with a number. Water is self serve behind the counter. If you ordered a specialty coffee they bring that out to you but otherwise regular coffee is also self serve. We don't care about being overly catered to so we like this casual/family vibe. If you need anything, everyone is happy to help. A lot of their food (breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast sandwiches, etc.) is ginormous. No worry about leaving hungry here. If you want smaller portions, they have a smaller item section but some of their regular items are not overly big. We got the Farmer's Daughter, Tree Hugger, Banana Split Waffles, and a side of bacon. All were delicious. Fresh ingredients, good flavors, and of course, super filling. Great spot and I can see why it's very popular among the locals. If you're nearby and want breakfast, definitely worth the stop. read more

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