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    Colonial Cafe

    4.8 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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

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    Dave R.

    Great food service prices drinks speed of service quality of food service services economic

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    Debra T.

    Colonial Cafe a hometown bar , good food, good drinks, good people and GREAT owners! George and Leslie are terrific...they make you feel welcome and they truly appreciate your business.

    Dave D.

    It was a dark and dreary day ... the tracks from past, present and future leading through the horizon to nowhere but they pull at you to follow. But you can't miss the calling ... a GIN JOINT doing what GIN JOINTS do best mesmerizing the innocent with a demure tug ... a tug that connects legs to feet to brake pedals doing what all GIN JOINTS strive to do .... come to me ... and without thinking turn signals flash and cars come to a stop. The allure is real ... the temptation complete and the response is a quickened pace designed to avoid discovery. Tim, the barkeep in his freshly starched white shirt and neatly pressed black spats, works the crowd of bar hangers most of whom have not invested an hour of time on the card in years. Tim knows their stories and their choices; greeting the familiar with a nod of his closely shaven head. Quick to notice the stranger his white entrenched arm stretches out "I'm Tim and you are ....?" Leaving me no opportunity to shrink in my anonymity against the wooden comfort of a bar that has held generations of libations. "What can I pour you Dave,?" Yes he remembers; my name etching it onto his grey matter for future reference. In a duel of identity knowledge I toss one back in his direction, "a tall one TIM ... a tall one. TIM." Holding the amber elixir in my hand and enjoying the coolness of the chilled glass I begin to notice the collective of former living beasts and fish keeping watch over Tim and his charges. The retired buttocks of a long past buck with tailed raised sits above the entrance to the gents place of rest and recovery. Young men in shorts are elevating the orange globe of Naismith's game towards their respective nets on all three monitors bringing light into the dark comfort of The Colonial. Shining flying pigs grace Tim's path amongst the bottles and droughts." The corner neons flashing come on's for breweries was only one reason for this journey into a neighborhood's corner place of quiet and escape ... knowing I was hungry for grub Tim tossed out a special for under seven bucks ... Bowl of soup plus a six incher ... he knew I was not a stranger with a bulging billfold but the hunger was apparent from my vacant glances ... the mind was elsewhere but the belly was Tim's to fill. "Sold and give me those fried dill pieces to start it off!" The broth was hot and full of meat, pasta and veggies and most importantly flavor .... someone in Tim's kitchen knows how to clip and shred and blend to satisfy those whose hungry lips are also discerning in their tasting ability. The fried chips were covered with a crust that provided a cover for the dills that satisfied and the chips clearly didn't come from an old grocer's jar. The chicken cheese steak arrived with fried onions in view but the first bite of slightly hardened roll edge leading into smooth soft dough before arriving at the cheese and onion laden chicken sighed ahhhh ... someone knows a baker and that mystery blonde in jeans who magically appears from the back room before vanishing into thin air knows how to build a lunch. Leaning into the wood edging the linoleum topped bar my head flashes 'another tall one and then one more' but the pocked face regular of unkown years sitting shotgun by the door verifies the cost of such choices. The hard cruel world awaits with a choice situated along those tracks whose curving lines pulled me to eye ball this corner resting spot. Which side will my travels of the day encompass? Not another for today but soon I will once again call out "pour me tall one Tim!" We all need a dark comfortable safe joint where the barkeep in his starched shirt says "you need anything else" and truly wants to care for you. Plus he remembered my name .... Time to roll ... get the engine roaring and chasing where life leads next.

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    James P.

    I am having a tough time grading this little gem!! I have it at a 92 (out of 100), how many points are 1. They made me a sesame garlic bread roll, not on menu. 2. $7.85, yes $7.85. 3. Bar; TVs, beer and no kids. 4. A Jack Daniels statue (and mini gruden). These facts prob add 4 points and make this top cheesesteak?? Yes/no. Either way I am very glad a finally found Colonial Cafe!! Another place I have driven by a thousand times. I would add a stop at Colonial Cafe to a day trip. According to memorabilia on walls, they appear to be very 'civic minded' which is always a plus.

    Roger O.

    So this place has a 5-Star average. I believe it should be 5-Star for dive bars. this is the epitome of dive bars that just happens to serve some food. even my 13-year-old twin boys say "ewww, this is a bad bar. they actually serve food here? (see photo)" I explained that this had good reviews and we were looking for a local place with good reviews, since our family is not from the area. I ordered the pepper cheesesteak, my sons had blt and chicken parm. they were all just OK. my wife had a diet coke that had NO carbonation. it was flat. I guess I can live with that, since prices are modest. but what gets me is that this is what most would call a "townie bar". yup we all know what those are like. don't expect a smile or great service unless you live within a half mile of the joint. To wit, I asked the bartender a question upon walking in and he did not respond. I asked the customers seated around the bar if there was any server available. they just kinda laughed at me and never answered. I said, "well, y'all are a friendly sort." and they just stared. don't come here if you are looking for food or even a drink. It sucks.

    Wise chips?! Wow! #nostalgia
    Amaris L.

    Small mom&pop cafe full of great tasting food and nostalgia! When you go be sure to get any of the following: cream of crab soup, The Reuben sandwich and/or a cheesesteak hoagie! Tim, the bartender, was a pleasure, very helpful and personable! The food came out hot and fast! Kiss the cook! I'm looking forward to returning! That is all...

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    Adhish R.

    I went here during on Christmas eve and this place was bopping. Its a pretty awesome dive. Walk in, look up and you'll see a buckhead staring over the bar. Your first drink is free, but you got to ask. They put out some cheese steak and wings, but you're really in for a battle. Overall, its a fun place where you can get cheap lagers and have a good time with friends. Watch out for the odd craft brew on tap, I got the sweet baby jesus. It was delicious. Also, if you brave to use the restroom you're going to hit the guy at the urinal with the door, and if you're at the urinal there's a good chance the next guy coming in will hit you with the door. Be safe.

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    19 days ago

    Eternally amazing. Heart and soul put into the food and atmosphere of this gem. Their food is low key excellent.

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    Five star dive bar. All you want in a corner bar. Good food cheap drinks. Lots of TVs. Could stay there all night. True hidden gem.

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    Great spot. Food is solid beer selection is great and people are even better. Try the orange crush

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    GRRAT BAR FOOD. What more can I say? Bartenders are nice and friendly too so. Nice cozy atmosphere.

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    Have been going here for years always great food beer and friendly staff! The hours are great and they have multiple TV'S to watch any game!

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    Nice local bar but all are welcome. Good food, good service. Friendly bartenders. What more do you need.

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    Best food and coldest beer around. Hidden gem of Woodbury and absolutely the best food in the town

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