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    Cafe 290 Manor

    3.5 (341 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pancakes
    Christian R.

    04/2025 - My wife and I came in for the first time on a Sunday afternoon, around 11 AM. The cafe has a small parking lot with some available space along the street on the side of it, by the tire shop. It was very busy at this time, with a lot of parties waiting in- and outside the restaurant. We got our name on a waitlist and waited about 20 minutes. When we were sat our waitress greeted us pretty quickly and we got our order in. I loved reading the small history portion on the menu/table. It was cool to know how long the building had been around and what it was previously used for. Unfortunately the rest of our dining experience went downhill after sitting down. Shortly after placing our order our waitress came to our table and told us the kitchen was running behind and it might be a "little longer than usual" to get our food. At that initial comment we felt fine about it and were willing to wait. 10 minutes went by and eventually an HOUR went by. We decided to stick it out only because there aren't many other brunch or breakfast places in the Manor area (aside from CGs) and we weren't wanting to leave and wait again somewhere else. The issue we had was it seemed our waitress was avoiding us throughout that hour we were waiting. She never dropped by to give us an update or just say anything out of courtesy. The food finally comes out, I ordered basic--hash browns, eggs, bacon and some pancakes. Our waitress sets it on the table, I start cutting stuff up only to find it is ICE COLD. We willingly, without complaint, waited an hour for this food, and it's cold. Nope. Frustrated, I called the waitress over and she took my plate and said she'd get them on it right away. Thankfully the new plate came out on the fly and yes, it was warm. At the end of the day the "basic" options were mediocre. Will opt for just cooking at home next time. We'd always passed the Cafe on our way home and really wanted to try it. We have and unfortunately given this experience we won't be back any time soon. It's been around for a very long time, and I can appreciate its history, but wouldn't recommend it for anyone looking for a quality meal.

    House salad. Togo
    Christina G.

    I usually order grubhub for breakfast from Cafe 290, but today I needed a late lunch, so I stopped by. The servers are always super friendly and helpful. I wanted something light and easy, so I ordered The chicken salad sandwich and side salad, it was really good. They make the chicken salad fresh in house and it was light and healthy. I can't have raw onion.And I was really happy that this chicken salad did not have raw onion. The housemaid chips are really good too. My go to orders are typically the big breakfast with hot cakes or breakfast. Tacos and the boyfriend always gets the grilled pork chop breakfast plate.

    Aleta N.

    Came in here for breakfast at 11am on a Sunday and we're able to get sat immediately. The staff were super friendly and were happy to make recommendations to us. The food was exactly the kind of hearty breakfast diner meal that we were craving. Delicious and comforting. The vibe was very classic Americana and I think that it was a perfect cohesive combo with the menu and staff. Will be coming back here for more fried pickles!

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    Mackenzie D.

    stopped in on our way out of town & very happy with everything! the food was delicious, can't recommend then fried okra & mac n cheese enough. service was great & loved the true cafe vibe.

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    Very good brunch/breakfast. Large portions and taste homemade. Wait wasn't too long on a Sunday morning. Great service.

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    I like the Chuck's Chicken for lunch or dinner they do really good breakfast as well nice Diner style setting and service

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    Authentic diner vibe, tasty classic breakfast and efficient staff! We came from Elgin and we will be back!

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    Great service from walking in till the end of our lunch. Food came to us very quickly and fresh. Will go back and no complaints

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    2 years ago

    The pies are out of this world delish! We stop every time we go through this town. The food is good too but the pies! The PIES!!!!!

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    Breakfast was hot and speedy. Coffee was tasty but a bit on the cool side but I prefer mine piping hot.

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    2 years ago

    The food was good!! Service was great and people were friendly. Prices were very reasonable Will definitely go back!

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    Great food. We enjoy the pancakes and the old fashioned biscuits. Super yummy, very much comfort foods.

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    4 years ago

    An unassuming cafe. The food was tasty. I got a fried green tomato BLT. The service was fast and prices are good.

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    4 years ago

    Cafe 290 is like the Manor Town Hall. Always neighborly and attentive to everyone who comes in.

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    I was excited about the addition of Waffle House to the Manor area. It's been a go to for me for a…read morequick but solid breakfast or lunch. Unfortunately this location is going through its teething troubles. First of all it took way too long to get a server to check with us after sitting down. There were plenty of staff available and in fact I noted about five or six people standing at the end of the kitchen on their phones while the chef was busting his butt to get orders out. I ordered a simple double bacon cheeseburger which, at any other restaurant in the country, means you get a double patty. The burger came out greasy and tiny and with only one patty. I complained to the server who tried to tell me that it was just smashed down. I insisted on getting two patties and she took the plate back to get the requested add. She also added a charge for the patty. This place may someday be worth a visit but they need to get a lot of problems fixed. Very disappointed.

    Good morning! Meet Kyrah, our executive customer service extraordinaire who gave us exceptional…read morecare. Had multiple rounds of coffee and conversation. It is a free event today handing out free breakfast food for everyone. Met some official looking staff as well as city officials. Even the Popo showed up for breakfast. Enjoyed seeing them take part in this opening. An important part of a city's growth and getting to meet everyone. It's was crowded and very loud being a festive event. Waffle House has a clean atmosphere. The aromatic smell of coffee and frying food as you come in. It is Manor coming in through those front doors greeting the day. A wonderful sight and experience!

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    First Watch

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    (36 reviews)
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    We decided to come here on a Sunday morning and knew it might be crowded so we went online to make…read morea reservation. However, upon arrival it was fairly crowded, but no line. It should be mentioned, that the noise level here is fairly high with all the patrons and children. They do have outdoor seating, including both an inside and outside breakfast bar. The first bar of measurement is the coffee. We were served a dark roast, which is somewhat comparable to what you get at Starbucks, but I'm not a fan of those creamer pods 3*. The good news is that they bring you an endless pot of coffee. We ordered the blueberry lemon cornbread in hopes that it come out first, but they forgot it. When it arrived, it was topped with a lemon custard. I'd recommend skipping the pancake and go with this choice, although it did remind me of that Jiffy cornbread with freeze dried blueberries. We chose the Athlete and the trifecta. Those choices were basically good and some yelpers draw comparisons to Denny's, but we thought it was a little better. For the money, it's worth a return visit. Service was also attentive. You can pay with a QR code on your receipt or visit the checkout station where the tip screen starts at 18%. Some additional points of interest is the fact that you will have to ask for water, I was pleased to see that they do offer real maple syrup for an additional charge, no credit card fee and there is ample parking. They do have a lunch menu and they do offer a good selection cocktails. It also appears every review gets a business owner response. Check out the informative photos.

    I'm really fond of fresh food, especially freshly squeezed juice. I came across this restaurant on…read moreYelp and was eager to try it for brunch. When we arrived, the place looked spotless and inviting. I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict served with a side salad and a refreshing green kale juice. The bread for the Benedict was quite tough, making it hard to cut, and the hollandaise sauce lacked some flavor. Nonetheless, the juice was definitely the highlight of my meal. During our visit, I was wearing a long white skirt when an accident happened--glasses were accidentally dropped next to me, shattering and spilling red liquid onto my skirt in several spots. The server sincerely apologized, and I asked for a Tide pen to try and clean the stains. She said she would check with her manager and come back, but unfortunately, she never returned to our table. Since the spill occurred before our food arrived, they didn't offer to clean my skirt or provide a discount. I tried to wash the stain out before it set, but I was still wearing a wet skirt. Luckily, I had a spare pair of pants in the car--though they didn't match my outfit, I was grateful to have something dry to change into for brunch.

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