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    Calico Cafe

    4.7 (76 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Cafes, Caterers
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Calico Cafe

    Allergy-friendly catering

    Catering

    Gluten-free catering

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    Vegetarian catering

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    CALICO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jessica O.

    Stopped in at Calico Cafe for breakfast on our way through Illinois. Small town, quaint diner right next to the railroad tracks. The food was pretty great, we left stuffed. We had omelettes, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, bacon, and grits. My husband and I each got a short stack of pancakes.. do not be fooled. The pancakes are short, but they're also as big as your plate! You could definitely split an order between two people and have a separate order for eggs and other such breakfast necessities. Our waitress was a wonder, she had the diner floor to herself with a relatively busy joint. We never once wanted for drink refills or coffee. Our orders were all out in a timely manner and she brought out our small babes' food first. Talk about AWESOME service, we were really impressed. I would definitely recommend to anyone passing through or in the area.

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    4 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Great food, friendly and courteous employees. Nice atmosphere. Always consistent with the way the cook their dishes.

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    10 months ago

    Just so others are aware, Calico Cafe is only open until 11:00 on Saturday. Not 2:00 as stated on Yelp.

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    2 years ago

    The food was yummy! Its a small place so when its busy it can be a little overwhelming but its a cute atmosphere.

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    4 years ago

    Simple small town restaurant. Great food and friendly people. Our new weekend breakfast spot.

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    3 years ago

    Good food friendly staff nice diner. Good breakfast, daily lunch specials. Homemade pies.

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    4 years ago

    My husband and his family have been coming here for years. It is always so delicious. I love the skillets, they are my favorite

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    3 years ago

    Good food, cozy restaurant and nice owners/employees. Don't forget to try the desserts.

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    3 years ago

    Great breakfast restaurant. Consistently good food. My favorite is the Texas Skillet! Best biscuits and gravy in the area!

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    3 years ago

    We highly recommend this restaurant. They have the best food anywhere. We come from 30 miles away and it's worth it I'll

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    Great stop for breakfast and a very humorous waitress. Have stopped there twice and have not been disappointed.

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    Great little place. Had the Hay Bailer Special, biscuits & gravy with 4 eggs on top. Skipped dinner that night.

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