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    Centerville Cafe

    4.6 (101 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Fried Steak
    Rachel V.

    Wow! Just Wow!! This place is every home town cafe you see in the movies. Home cooked food, neighborly staff and a chill place to drink coffee all day vibe. This was our first time here and the owner came up to our table and made us realize what a small world we live in. (We live a couple hours away!) And the employees look like they are having so much fun working there. You can tell they choose to work here. The bar is perfect for quick eaters dining alone. And the food comes out super quick, I don't think we waited more than 7 minutes after we ordered before our food came out. It was hot, delicious and probably the best chicken fried steak we have ever had. Perfect amount of gravy and a pile of hashbrowns with eggs and toast. Of course I couldn't finish it all so next time I'll get the smaller 4oz cut of chicken fried steak. My kids enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. Huge portions. When we are back in town, we will definitely be coming back in.

    Best chicken fried steak , eggs , hashbrowns and sausage gravy on the planet!
    Gary G.

    I'll make it simple, I'm 75 years old and Centerville Cafe has the very best chicken fried steak ( with eggs and hashbrowns and sausage gravy) that I have ever had , period! ( And I have had a lot of chicken fried steak in my lifetime)

    Delicious chicken fried steak breakfast. $13.99 and a big portion! (I smothered it with habanero hotsauce)
    Eric C.

    One of the best breakfast diners in Centralia to grab chicken fried steak! Been here 2-3 times and the quality is consistent. Everything tastes pretty fresh, the meat seems like good quality (not greasy) and the sausage gravy is top quality to me. Sat at the counter on a Tuesday afternoon and the staff are very friendly as usual here. The server named Kylie (sp?) is really friendly and cool to talk to. The diner is also very spacious and clean. Decent prices. And fun to see how all the locals coming in know each other.

    eggs benedict and griddle cake combo

    Came hoping for a good, classic brunch meal and Centerville Cafe did not disappoint! Everyone was so kind and energetic, and food came out quickly. I have high expectations for pancakes (or griddle cakes) and theirs was so fluffy, I was tempted to get a second but the first in the combo was huge! My partner loved the eggs benedict - super generous with the hollandaise which was creamy and savory.

    Classic Breakfast
    Natalie C.

    Personally, it wasn't MY favorite place in Centralia for breakfast, but I'm glad to say I tried it. Service was awesome! Food came quick! Menu I just felt lacked options, but again, that may just be me. Very cute little retro feely diner though. They serve breakfast and lunch. You can grab a bite and hit some antique stores. Perfect spot to begin your shopping day in downtown Centralia. The part I enjoyed the most was wide open space with lots of seating, so it's not too crowded. Bathrooms were clean. Felt like it could use a bit more decor throughout the restaurant though. But overall, great experience with a great price too!

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    Ryan L.

    We absolutely LOVE the Centerville Cafe and its friendly, inviting, and warm environment! We have been there twice for breakfast and both times the staff have been welcoming and the food delicious! The first time we were there it was on our son's birthday and they helped make him feel like a million bucks! He ordered a waffle and bacon and not only was it baked perfectly and loaded with whipped cream ... they decorated it with a smiley face and made a big deal about it being his birthday (he's 4, so it was a big time hit!). We also had French Toast, eggs, and sausage. Everything was sooo good. The French Toast was wonderful - a light crisp to the edges and soft & chewy on the inside. With powered sugar and syrup, oh my! Eggs were cooked perfectly as well and the sausage was great. When we came back again, it was for breakfast too and our son had a pancake and bacon. He said it was Mmm, yummy (high praise from him). My wife had the weekend special of Eggs Benedict. That is one of her all-time favorite breakfast items and she said it was one of the best she's ever had -- everything prepared to perfection. I chose the Biscuits and Gravy (one of my favs) and it was great! Four large, fluffy, and warm biscuits swimming in delicious sausage gravy. My mouth is watering again as I write about it. Bottomless coffee was amazing too. Just the flavor and roast you'd expect in a family-own diner like this. Loved it. We will certainly be back again ... next time, we're going for lunch! Walking past it on the sidewalk during the day - the burgers smelled amazing!!!

    Bisquits and sausage gravy 1 egg and hashbrowns

    I went to Centerville mh waiter name was kylee he made me a milkshake it was perfect large with additional tin on the side my husband had chicken fried steak and I had biscuits and gravey it was perfect homemade biscuits made in house the owner came in and checked in on us ask if this was our first time I told her yes for me

    Chicken fried steak and eggs.
    K. C.

    Oh my goodness!! This newer home town gem is the most underrated hot spot for breakfast. If you're reading this, you'll be happy you got past the few options along 1-5. They knocked the chicken and waffles out of the ball park! Two types of sauce, including one spicy. The waffle and chicken were flavorful and fresh. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs. It was stick to your rib's DELICIOUS. The gravy screamed of grannies home cooked sausage gravy and the breading on the chicken fried steak was tasty! Service was fast and friendly. Clean, great seating options, with a home town vibe. Even has the classic twisty bar stools at the counter. They had cinnamon rolls and pastries at the counter for sale as well. We ended up there after reading their 6am Fb post w/ the daily special. Will definitely be back!!

    Chicken fried steak & eggs

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    This is a great little old school cafe. They have a lunch counter and great service! Every time we have been there the food was amazing!

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    Food is great. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere leave a lot to be desired in this hole-in-the-wall cafe.

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    Great little diner. Very clean inside. Friendly service and good breakfast. They actually use real eggs vs the liquid junk. Give it a try.

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    7 years ago

    Friendly, reasonable prices and food tasted great! Wonderful place for conversation too!

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    Get the waffle breakfast. They use the old fashioned skinny iron for thin round and crispy waffles. Best I've ever had!

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