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    City Cafe

    4.2 (89 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    CITY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Steve C.

    City Cafe is fast and friendly! Stopped in today it's always good I chose the Daily Special Tomahawk Pork Roast WOW I really enjoyed it!

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    Mike S.

    Came for breakfast with the in-laws this week, it's a small friendly place which seems populated with locals. Breakfast was very good, I had a western omelette with a side of grits and also 2 biscuits and sausage gravy. Everything was delicious, the omelette was very flavorful and stuffed with ham, peppers and onions, and the biscuits were soft, flaky, buttery and delicious. Wife had pancakes and grits which she enjoyed both, and the kids had a basic but very nice bacon n eggs. The prices were also very reasonable and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely be back when in the area again, the biscuits and gravy alone are worth it!

    Platter with pancakes  Husband was cutting away at his country ham and grits!
    Lilia V.

    This was my first time here, the hubby has been here a couple of times! It was early Wednesday morning so we sat down right away. The waitress greeted us right away and took our drink order. I had the western omelet with a biscuit and home fries and my husband had the pancake platter with country ham and grits! The omelette was full of flavor and oh and the biscuit was fluffy and buttery! The husband also enjoyed his platter as well! Wow! It's sad that after all these years living here, I didn't know about this great spot! It's a cozy place, where it reminds you of a country kitchen where everyone seems to know each other. They serve lunch as well and I looked at their specials and trust me I need to come back. The husband tells me it gets really busy here, so be patient and wait because it's totally worth it! Everyone is super friendly and they seem to be pretty quick! Hope to be back soon to get lunch!

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    Lauren S.

    Food was delicious! Especially the grilled biscuits! The waitresses were so kind and let us order some breakfast even though their breakfast menu closed 10 minutes prior. The food came out fast and hot. The place was very casual but they kept it clean. Family friendly and yummy!

    Everything on the menu is so good, service is amazing, the company is so warming, this is an amazing place to come and enjoy breakfast

    Breakfast plate with sausage, home fries and biscuit.
    Colleen N.

    The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. Our food was great-especially the home fries (with onion), biscuits, sausage links, and French toast. One of my over-easy eggs did not have a fully cooked egg white, but everything was fantastic. Also, the prices were great. We'd definitely eat here again.

    Breakfast wrap and home fries...husband said it was delish!

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    Recently went on Friday the 16th food was amazing Service not so great and the guy running the register RUDE

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    2 years ago

    Everyone is sooooo nice. For as busy as they were, service was was very good and food was hot, warm and quick.

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    Terrific breakfast and good coffee. Their grilled biscuits are a must try. Very pleasant kitchen and server staff.

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    Great food at an affordable price. The staff is amazing and so friendly. Everyone is family at city cafe

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    The breakfast was amazing and those grilled biscuits melt in your mouth! Staff was super friendly and the atmosphere is great!

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    Great food with a great price. The homemade sausage was delicious. The portions were great.

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    Fast with excellent service. The food was good and worth the price. The place is small but was not crowded at all.

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    Food and service was great!!Couldn't ask for anything better if your just passing through you must stop here

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    Bomb little cafe. Can't ask for more than a hot stack of pancakes and hot coffee. Great staff and all around a nice breakfast spot

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