You know, I think this place has been in Waldo across the way from the giant horse for a very long time, but I never really acknowledged that it even existed until just a little while ago. So I figured I would give it a try. Pulling up, it is very non-descript. Looks kind of run-down, almost like it isn't open except for the neon sign saying that it is. Walking inside, you are presented with a small room to the left with a couple of booths and a couple of tables to the right, along with a counter with stools in front. I figured the counter was the place to be at a diner like this, so that is where I sat. The staff eventually got to me with a menu, and took my drink order. For my lunch, I went with the burger and an order of fries. They took a while to get out, made fresh (I assume) in the kitchen. I will say that the price is appropriate for the food, and the food is fair. Nothing really outstanding, but not bad either. What really stood out to me however was the general attitude of the staff. It was just... sad. They just didn't want to be there, resented working there in the first place, and had no qualms about showing that in their demeanor to everyone visiting the restaurant. Sadly, what this does is bring down the atmosphere of the place, which means that the guests don't really want to be there either, continuing the downward spiral. Frankly, despite there being so few places to eat in the Waldo area, I will most likely not be returning. I would rather drive up to Starke or down to Gainesville than eat here again. read more

Small, family owned restaurant for breakfast and lunch - closes at 3:00 p.m. Friendly folks; Akai answered questions about the race car displayed, and even allowed a photo. And a breakfast to die for. The country fried steak among the top 10 I've ever had. Eggs and bacon cooked perfectly, biscuits and gravy, and grits just fine. Plus a super reasonable price, so what a deal. The kind of eatery you wish you had in your neighborhood. read more

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We stopped by the Classic Cafe after a long day at the nearby Waldo Flea Market. It's almost right across the road, so you can't beat convenience. The place has seen better days (probably), so we were a bit worried. The inside is friendly enough, with touches from another time (CRT TV, old race car toys). There are two separate menus: one for breakfast, and one for lunch. We were only brought breakfast menus at first (despite it being noon), and had to ask for the other one. It was maybe a bit frustrating for our server--maybe there was miscommunication on our end-- that two of us wanted lunch and the other wanted breakfast. The food itself was, I feel, fairly priced for the quality. My fries were incredibly oily, but the burger was satisfying. The French toast was a hit; maybe it would have been better to stick to breakfast food. If I went to Waldo again, I wouldn't be eager to go to the Classic Cafe, but I wouldn't rule it out. read more

Hands down, amazing. Best food I have enjoyed in a very long time. Great food, great price, and great service. Cozy and worth a visit to enjoy a meal with family and friends. Will be back. read more

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The sausage gravy biscuits abd hash browns are the best. I always get that with cheese abd onions and side if bacon abd the servers are very friendly read more

The outside does not look like it is open, but I ventured inside for a wonderful lunch. The young lady at the counter was excellent, and provided great service! I ordered the Ruben and fries, and it was delicious! I enjoyed the small town feel of the place, and the as I said, the food was great! If I find myself in that area of Florida again and need a meal, I will be back! read more

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We had a great meal so clean nice bathroom. We loved the food . The service was fast . Are waiter was great young man Kai something. Will definitely stop back bye . read more

Very good food! Cool old diner with a race car theme. Ordered the Rachel sandwich. It was delicious and came with fresh fries. The sweet tea was delicious as well! read more

This is the epitome of great diner food! My family went for lunch, and we ordered burgers, onion rings, French toast, omelets, chicken tenders, milkshakes, and more. Everything was cooked perfectly. It came out quickly and was perfectly hot. The service was amazing (which is so hard to find these days)! It was clean and kid friendly. My little one's ice cream was so cold that just breathing on it made it steam. I wish we lived closer because we would quickly become regulars! If you're hungry and looking for something for everyone, this is the place to go. read more

Absolutely amazing. The food is amazing. The staff is wonderful. It is a great establishment to have in our small town!!

This was my first visit to this spot. They serve breakfast and lunch 7am-3pm daily and until 9pm on Fridays. When walking in you are greeted and welcomed by memorabilia from past decades. Alot of memorabilia of NHRA Drag Racing and Funny Cars. The menu is nice and simple, I ordered the Western Omelet today with Hashbrowns and Biscuit. The omelet was nice and fluffy stuffed with a good amount of veggies and meat. The hashbrowns were cooked just right and the biscuit reminded me of my grandmother's recipe. The coffee had a good flavor also, not sure what brand but it was a nice change. Very friendly, speedy service and did not disappoint. read more

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I found this little gem on my way home from Starke and so happy! I had a burger and fries, so good (and so was the sweet tea!). I will be returning, in fact I plan on going for breakfast, which is served all day). My server was great... even though I arrived a little under an hour before closing on Saturday, Judy was awesome. Great service, food, and friendly. It is not fancy but clean and a welcomed change from fast food chains. So, I'll be making the drive from Gainesville to Waldo again soon because I am sure that breakfast (my favorite meal) will be as good! read more

Great food and service!!! The breakfast is amazing and the waitress was super sweet! Well be back for sure

Great food.nice people, family owned. Breakfast and lunch are delicious. Stop in today to fill up.

One waitress worked the restaurant waiting tables, cleaning & making shakes, taking orders etc. Our food was made to order and came out piping hot. I had the fish sandwich special with tater tots & tartar sauce. My fish was a large breaded filet that was tender and delicious as were my tater tots hot & crispy. My hubby had a freshly made hamburger cooked medium. His burger was loaded with Swiss cheese & sauté mushrooms & fresh piping hot fries. Our waitress kept our drinks filled. (Water & Diet Pepsi). I also tried a chocolate milkshake- it was as made with milk & chocolate ice cream. Decor is all about stock cars & drag racing. Bathroom appeared clean but was dark due to a lightbulb out over the toilets. Overall the food was far better that expected. read more

So good! The food from this place is outstanding. We've decided it's our must stop on the way to visiting relatives.

i have been enjoying this small town home cooking for the last two years and i love the food and the people who work there. everyday the have a lunch special and the hambuger is the best flavor and quality. Amber and Mr. Vick are just good country folks as well! read more

Chicken sub was very mediocre, and what seemed to be frozen cubed microwaved chicken, no flavor at all and was very chewy, service was nice and quick, had high hopes for a vintage little cafe, but instead of leaving happy and full I am leaving disappointed with a stomach ache. read more

Waitress was either having a bad day or she is a very depressed person. Definitely a Debbie downer. I am usually ok with that, food is more important to me than waitress attitude.Unfortunately food did not make up for her personality. Eggs ok...how can you mess up eggs though. Toast tasted like old loaf bread. Coffee weak. Asked for crispy bacon, so they deep fried it to a pulp. If you are starving and have no other option, it will do, but otherwise...keep on trucking! read more

Everything tasted the same even the toast tasted liked the bacon. I wouldn't recommend going to the classic Cafe in Waldo. Eggs were horrible read more

Very friendly staff. Definitely family friendly. The food felt like I waa eating at my grandmas for breakfast. Home cooked. Definitely must try the homemade corned beef.. great find on the road!! read more

Stopped here on the way to Savannah and so glad we did. With our 10 month old so didn't want fast food and there wasn't a ton of options so we settled here not knowing it was going to be so delicious! They did have high chairs but no changing table. Fried jalapeño and ranch was bomb!!! Loved it. I'm picky with ranch and this place did it well. The breading was nice and thin and flavorful. Husband said the fried chicken was pretty good and we both loved the okra and tomatoes as a side. It was almost a little soupy but I really loved it! Not sure if that's how okra and tomatoes are normally bc I'd never had it before today but I would order again. The chicken philly was awesome. Veggies, cheese and chicken were perfect! Inside is muh. You pass Dale Earnhardt on the way to the bathroom lol. Server was very nice and fast:) I'd come again! read more

This cafe has stellar food and the lady that runs the place does so all by herself. Despite this, she is friendly and serves the food quickly. Great cafe to stop at next time you are in Waldo read more

Best burger and onion rings you can get! Amber is amazing and runs the show basically by herself.

Well if you wanted Southern Home Cooking, in the southern Diner oh, this would be the place for you. My country fried steak and mashed potatoes and green beans we're just about perfect for a diner, in the middle of nowhere, and I think Mel might have been the cook. The beans were straight out of the can, the steak was medium tough and the mashed potatoes will medium warm. The pepper does help so I had lots of it at least you'll have some flavor. The breading on the steak let's have some nice crunch, and now you know what to expect. I will say the waitress is very nice, very polite, and checks on you pretty regular. Hope you enjoy it, right next to the gas station with all the semis idling in back. The perfect picture of a diner read more

The young blond-haired waitress was outstanding. She was polite and had drink refills ready before I even asked. I would come back to this place for her service alone. Now on to the food. Homemade corned beef hash... need I say more. I've only eaten breakfast here, so I can't vouch for their lunch or dinner. The breakfast prices a very reasonable. Average is about $7 for breakfast. My final assessment: ask for the blond-haired server (unfortunately I didn't catch her name), and add the homemade corned beef hash to whatever breakfast that you decide to get. read more

Classic Cafe - The Classic Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Waldo, Florida

Waitress was friendly and attentive. Got the cheeseburger which was half the size of the bun. The burger was charred and very well done. The tomato lettus and pickle added some flavor to or. The fries tasted like the oil needed changing. Would not go back again . Hate to give a local non chain restaurant a bad Review but no choice. read more

Good home cooking. I ordered the hash browns all they way and added scrambled egg on top. It was large enough as a meal and very tasty. Came with a side of biscuit with honey and butter. Husband got Philly cheese steak and said it was great. Friendly service too read more

We were staying at the rv park behind the cafe and they were highly recommended. We walked in 1.5 hours before closing and we were not greeted by anyone nor directed to any seats. Eventually we were told to sit wherever and the waitress asked us what we wanted to drink and then walked away abruptly. It's hard to explain but after saying thank you and trying to be personable she just seemed annoyed to be at work. I know it isn't fair to judge a book by its cover but maybe in some cases it's a fair guesstimate. Look elsewhere, there's a reason it's so dilapidated. McDonald's in Starke or el Molina are much better options for the area. Or just wait til Gainesville or Jacksonville for more options. read more

This was our first visit, but won't be our last. We stopped in for a quick bite on the way home to Hawthorne. Mr. Wonderful and I shared an order of fried green tomatoes, the best I have had in a long time. Six thick, succulent and perfectly seasoned slices. So good. We then each had BLTs with side of fries or onion rings. We had one of each and shared. Great service and very clean. Interesting decor. Definitely will do again. read more

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Great breakfast today. Friendly staff and fast service. My first time here but I will return.

Nice simple cafe. We had Philly steak sandwich and it was nice and hot. Very inexpensive and attentive waitress. Good for a stop on the way thru. read more

Amber is such a sweet person! She and her staff always treat us well, every time we come in. Love this place.

Ordered (togo) the catfish lunch special with fries and coleslaw. The fish had a very pungent and foul fish odor, the fries tasted like the oil needed to be changed, and the coleslaw... well, it had no taste really. The only way I can describe its taste is a tasteless scoop of mayo. There weren't any sauces (tartar, cocktail, ketchup, etc.) or plastic-ware/napkins in the bag. This will be my first and last time to this place. Yuck! read more

Stopped here after going to the flea market saturday there was people in our party. Walked in the door wasnt busy at all for a saturday. Nobody greeted us or told us to seat ourselves. Our waitress name was Amber asked what we would like to drink and if we needed afew moments. My mother inlaw ordered an omelette with hash browns my boyfriend ordered country fried steak with onion rings my daughter ordered chicken tenders with onion rings and I ordered a portion of biscuits and gravy.also ordered green fried tomatoes. She has are order of the green fried tomatoes come lately golden well seasoned very tender they were very delicious got eight of them for 4.99.. The waitess came back and refilled our drinks and approx 25 mins still didnt have our food..approx.35 mins later the waitress came with our food..Keep in mind this resturant was not busy at all..before she lefted from delivering our food to us i asked for more coffee she rolled her eyes and said yea. Never came back to ask if our food was ok or if we needed anything which comes to the next subject which is the quality and taste of the food.. I ordered the biscuits and gravy it is the same quality and taste that you would get from a McDonald's restaurant meaning the biscuits or pre-made ahead of time in our Frozen and the gravy is a white gravy that is Bland and tastes would you have to add salt and pepper to it it's what you would get from a pack or a plastic say that's already pre-made up. Again their biscuits and gravy tastes like something you would get from McDonald's not what I was expecting from Classic Cafe.. I tried some onion rings from my boyfriend that he had on his place and it is the same batter that they use on their green fried tomatoes the onion rings were lightly coated which made the breading once it was deep-fried easily fall off the onions themselves were not a good thickness for onion rings when you think of a onion ring you think of big Rings a sweet taste for no onions and a slice thickness of toting slightly golden brown when they're deep fried not the case here Classic Cafe.. my daughter gave me a bite of her chicken tenders the chicken was a very dark golden colors the chicken itself to meat was not juicy it was actually dry. Saturday was our first and only time going to this restaurant very disappointing is no quality and customer service that we received do not stop here read more

Love the Corned beef and Hash. grabbing breakfast here is a must. They also make the best burgers in town!