This place is rather blah. The cafe is tiny and crammed. The waitress was rude. We stopped in at 11:30am because they advertise "breakfast all day" but when we sat down, they state no pancakes or French toast after 11. My daughter just wanted pancakes. The fountain drinks were flat. Food came out quickly, but the hash browns were greasy and didn't have any flavor. Grilled cheese was gross and nothing special - one piece of American cheese between 2 pieces of white bread. Omelette was ok. Everything needed salt. No refills on drinks and waitress seemed put out and was huffy when I politely requested some tea. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

This place is awesome!!!!! Waitress are just right amount rude!! No fake smiles! After reading reviews about no mask policy, I absolutely had come here! Oasis in this ridiculous world!!! Thank you lady's!!! I'll leave big tip and come again!!!! read more

The stack of pancakes was excellent and the bacon was exactly the way I ordered crispy. The rest of my party thoroughly enjoyed their omelet and daily specials. Service was pleasant and prompt. read more

Branson Cafe - American Near Me - Branson, Missouri

The breakfast skillet was great the chicken fried steak not so good service was great

So nice to find an "old school cafe" that takes time and care to make great food! Great omelet with fresh veggies and ham and cheese made to perfection with an amazing home made biscuit . Great atmosphere and service! I loved it.... read more

This place was amazing! Amazing food and service. Peggy was awesome and we will definitely be back!!

The food is great and service is good! It's very small kind of crowded and you have to wait outside if you're on the list.

So while vacationing Missouri we decided to give this place a try since they have chicken fried steak on their menu. The place was decent and clean. Waitress wasn't friendly. The food that we ordered was terrible. No flavor and not to forget the rolls were as hard as stones. Never again. read more

This is a quaint cafe on the Main Street of old town Branson. The interior is quite small and cramped but filled with lots of people. As soon as we were seated we noticed none of the servers or kitchen staff were wearing masks. When we asked our server why, she just stated that she can't wear masks. That doesn't explain why any of the other workers don't wear them. When asked how she gets by not wearing a mask out in other places, she stated she doesn't go out much. While the food was good, the cafe has no social distancing and no regard for wearing masks. read more

Breakfast here was a pleasant experience for our first day in Branson. The coffee was great, and the food cake out quickly. I'd recommend it for a weekday as you'll likely find street parking at that time. read more

Your typical family restaurant, good food good service good prices. I had the pork tenderloin which was delicious and my wife had a cheeseburger that's very good. Way better than the farm house across the street. read more

Nice greasy spoon diner, great service. Server let us get pancakes even though not officially allowed during hours 11am-2pm. Good price point - would definitely recommend. read more

Branson Cafe - Almost done - American Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Between this place and the one across the street, you can not find a better breakfast spot in the USA! The chicken fried steak with gravy and eggs was outstanding! read more

We ate breakfast here, good food. My daughter and I both had the French toast. I also had hash browns and bacon. Hash browns were cooked perfect for me. My daughter added the cinnamon roll to her meal and she said it was good. Best part was the hot coco. Small establishment, but very friendly people. Like most businesses these days short staffed. read more

My husband enjoyed the breakfast skillet and I had the jalapeño burger. The cheese was melted, yet somehow still very cold, and the burger as a whole was only ok. Nothing great. Be warned they don't serve pancakes between 11 and 2 and ran out of biscuits when we went which was the only reason we went. My husband and I both ordered salads as an appetizer and the salads came out 15 minutes apart, which was weird to us. We eat at cafes all across the country and try every one we have a chance to try while we are traveling and this one was only ok to us. The only thing we both really enjoyed was the coffee. Cracker Barrel would have been better truthfully. read more

I got the frito pie and the chili was great. Hubby had the chicken fried steak and he said it was good as well. Servers were busy but great at making sure we had all we needed. Space is small so large groups will have trouble. read more

We stopped at Branson Cafe for a light dinner and it was great. My husband and I shared the Philly. It was so fresh and delicious. The onion rings were freshly battered and fried to perfection! The cole slaw was very tasty too! We also shared the pecan pie a la mode and it was very good. It wasn't the best pecan pie but it was yummy! I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

Absolutely great little place to go when in Branson. Great atmosphere. Great people. Food was awesome. Will definitely make a stop again when we are back in Branson. read more

There were 2 in our party for breakfast. We arrived just before a crowd, although it was very busy already. We were seated quickly and provided drinks. Service was polite and efficient. I believe the kitchen was very under staffed, however. We waited 40 minutes for scrambled eggs, toast and hash browns. The eggs were beautifully done, not over cooked. However, my hash browns weren't browned at all, nor were they cooked. I think they hit the grill long enough to become lukewarm and that was about all. It was like eating raw potato, so they stayed on the plate. Very underwhelmed. The only thing saving my breakfast was the eggs not being destroyed like they are at many places. read more

I was set to LOVE the Branson Cafe, unfortunately, I only liked it. I had done some online research and it was recommended as a local favorite with down home cooking at great prices. It certainly lives up to that expectation. I was there for one reason. Fried Chicken. I consider myself a fried chicken enthusiast and I was really looking forward to a great fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans. I ordered the four piece dinner which also came with a salad. The chicken is fried to order and it is expertly fried, it just doesn't have any flavor. It's shame they didn't take the time to brine the chicken or season the batter. The breading was very floury. I will say, it's dirt cheap at $7.95 for the full dinner. We skipped dessert, but they looked promising. read more

I was told the food was good, but was treated so rudely by the waitress, I had to walk out before my breakfast was served. Her biggest beef was that I actually wore a mask into the restaurant. She then proceeded to rant throughout the restaurant to other tables about liberals that insist on wearing masks and forcing their children to do so. I didn't say anything about her not wearing a mask, but she chose to abuse me for wearing one!?!? So disappointing. I was so looking forward to some good home cooked chicken fried steak and eggs, but this waitress (I'm sure the management and regulars know her by name) ruined the whole Branson experience for me. Just serve the food and keep your political views to yourself! This type of crap must stop! read more

This restaurant is a staple, having been part of the landscape for...well, just look for Joyce. She has been serving there for 55 years (and counting). They compete with The Farmhouse across the street, which serves breakfast "anytime." Yes, they put it in quotes, which literally means they only serve breakfast selectively. But I digress. It's standards and basics for breakfast before you hit the lake: biscuits and gravy, eggs/skillets, and the delightfully descriptive "cornmeal mush" which bears the unlikely serving size of "three thick slices." The price? Super cheap. A variety of homemade pastries, including cinnamon rolls the size of a King James Bible are available as well. Amongst other must-see features is following the "yellow brick road" (as their signage indicates) to the bathroom. This trail of linoleum takes you through the kitchen. Yes, you walk through the kitchen to get to the bathroom. This is fast and filling diner food, served with Branson hospitality at a price that makes you feel a bit guilty. Stop in and eat a piece of history. read more

Preface: I come from the pretentious land of Chicago where best-in-class restaurants are found on every block. Atmosphere is great - exactly what you'd expect from an old-time country town like Branson. The Branson Cafe touted everything is made from scratch and it looked like they had some good menu items. I opted for a standard omelette for my breakfast. Here's where the 3 star comes in. I wanted an omelette with some meat (only offered ham and hamburger...huh?) and veggies. The waitress couldn't comprehend why I'd want that and not a standard option from the menu (an omelette blanketed in cheese with bacon doesn't fit everyone's diet structure). Oh well. Got my omelette. It was OK. If you're looking for a place with breakfast staples (and good coffee to boot), this is your spot. read more

It took 45 minutes to get our food and it was barely warm. The Farmhouse across the street had better service and bigger portions.

Some highs, more lows. Service was good, quick and friendly and the prices were very good for a quick lunch spot. All the food seemed to be seasoned for an older person's palate. Very bland but nothing a dash of salt and pepper couldn't help. Our group of four got four different items: the chicken fried steak, the patty melt, the open face roast beef sandwich and the frito chili pie. The patty melt and the open faced roast beef were delicious, the roast beef was served with brown gravy and mashed potatoes which had to have liberal amounts of salt and pepper applied but ended up being tasty. The chicken fried steak was a little small, served cold and lacked seasoning. Even when served with mash potatoes and white gravy, this dish wouldn't rank higher than a 5/10. The biggest mistake of the day came when ordering the frito chili pie. They say chili is "dad's chili." Dad must have had zero taste buds because it was pretty gross. It was also served like a Mexican dish with lettuce, tomatoes and a side of salsa. Not your typical accompaniments for frito chili pie. Overall, we would probably come back to see if they can redeem themselves for breakfast and might even give it another shot for lunch. read more

This place was good. No obvious flaws to comment on. One thing I noticed was they had minimal attendance, only a couple other people there besides me. I got a chili dog, and it was very good. I also got a side of Jell-O, which was a modest size, and I choose to have it with whipped cream. The staff was very nice which created a nice atmosphere. 5/5 quality restaurant. read more

I feel a little guilty only giving 3 stars but to me that is average - like the food at this place. Not bad, just not "Wow - this is awesome!" type of food. Simple, country style, lots of fried things. We had breakfast here - I think the waitress was named Flo, had a beehive haircut with a pencil in it, and she chewed gum. OK, not really, but pretty close. Old style cafe, cheap prices, hot food. The biscuits and gravy were only average; I doubt the gravy was made from scratch. The ambiance and the fact it is in the old down-town make this place worth at least once visit. It is like going back in time to Mayberry. BTW, they are closed on Sunday and I respect that. read more

Our family ate here for lunch. We had a mix a breakfast, burgers, and chicken fingers. Everyone enjoyed their food! The waitress was VERY busy, a bit impatient, but somehow pleasant and charming. I guess that is what you expect at an authentic diner. Every seat is full and their is a line of people waiting to get in. The pie looked good, but we decided on ice cream next door instead. read more

Very good food, home town diner with daily specials. This is not the place for super huge plates, rather reasonable size and prices like the #1 plate (see picture) for $5.99 read more

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I like Branson Cafe. It's been here forever. It's the quintessential downtown cafe. Old fashioned menu and service in a cozy old-fashioned atmosphere. Definitely a good place to grab a bite while shopping in the downtown area. read more

We enjoyed our meal here. We were looking for something quick and simple. I ordered the tenderloin which was delicious. We also ordered a piece of the magnolia pie. I was with my mom and grandma and we'd never heard of such a pie. It was similar to a pecan pie but made with coconut. It was very sweet but very good. The prices were reasonable. We spent just under $30 after tip for 3 of us (grandma only had soup). The servers were friendly and attentive. If you are downtown to visit the 5 & Dime this is a great place to grab a bite. read more

The food was really good, home cooked. The place was packed and the wait staff was under staffed and running hard. The service could have been better, but with what they were working with, we were understanding until we went to pay the bill. The staff watched my Mom stand there and wait and wait and wait until she finally cleared her throats to say something. Don't go if you don't have the time to wait on them to get around to you. read more

I spoke with the Marriott desk clerk and asked her about place to eat when we checked into the Willow Ridge Lodge. She went over a few in New Branson but told me any of the restaurants in Old Branson would be good because most have been there over 50 years and they would not be if the food was bad. It is a very, very small restaurant. On the outside there is a cheerful red awning that says Branson Cafe. Walking into the place takes you back to the fifties??? I am guessing. Could be earlier than that for sure. read more

Good ol' southern food. I had the chicken fried steak, my wife had the chicken fried pork loin. Both were tender for and gravy was good, but not as flavorable as to what I am accustomed. Service was good. Would recommend. read more

Average food at best and the service was awful , the older waitress bitched and Moaned about having to be at Work the entire time I was there!!! It's always nice to start your morning with a Bitchy waitress read more

No one greeted us, staff were rude and unwelcoming. They told us it would be a 20 minute wait- yet they had open tables, we asked about open tables they told us they had a list of people waiting outside to be seated- yet no one was being seated...rude, terrible customer service read more

Overall, food was good and the wait staff helpful. Portions were good and other than other people's kids crying, I didn't leave still hungry. read more

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Nice place to get home cooked style meal. We came here at 4pm (late lunch/early dinner). The waitress was super friendly and tentative. We had fried chicken and fried pork tenderloin. Both were very good. I think Branson Cafe has the best fried chicken in the whole town. The chicken was crispy but not greasy, the breading was light, and the meat was so moist. It's not overly salty. It's one of the best fried chicken that I have had. The pork tenderloin was very tender and moist too. Our meal came with some buttery wheat dinner rolls, and they were yummy! I took one star off because I didn't like their side dishes. Mashed potato was luke warm and a bit dry, while spinach was lack of flavor and way too mushy. We ended the meal with a piece of chocolate cream pie. I could do without the pie but my husband like it. Overall it's a good restaurant and worth a visit. read more

Great personalty, good food and a willingness to depart from the menu. It's all about the service and the personality and our waitress hit it out of the ballpark I really enjoyed our visit in Branson and look forward to returning to the café for breakfast read more

Branson Cafe - Veggy Omelette with hash-browns topped with onions and cheese - American Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Price is good, service is pretty good. Staff seems rushed but that's probably to be expected from a small busy diner. Salad before the meal was good, very fresh. I had the open faced roast beef, the beef was pretty dry even with the gravy. Onion rings on the side were very good though. Might stop by again for a quick lunch. read more