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    Cowboy's Cafe

    4.1 (325 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:30 pm

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

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    The coffee here is always good
    Anthony T.

    We have been coming to Cowboys Café for a few months now I've already done a review, but thought I would add another one. Cowboys Café is on the north end of town in Minden Nevada. You really have to look. Or you will gonna miss turning into it because it's in a very small plaza. There is a sign outside that says Cowboys Café, but you really gotta kind of look for it. This morning, as we were eating there, I was thinking that this place reminds me of an old style truckstop. You walk in and it's a real western flavor. There's a bar seating and booth seating and tables. The walls are decorated with different kinds of rifles and all kinds of different western style decorations, which is really cool. You're always greeted warmly by the staff. The place gets pretty packed at times, especially on Sundays. But we always seem to get a seat. If we wait it's not usually a very long wait and the food is very much worth the wait. I've been slowly working my way through the menu since we've been coming here. I've had the chicken fried steak. I've had the pancakes. I believe we've even stopped in there for lunch and I had a really good cheeseburger. I've also tried the chili. That is very good. This morning I tried the linguiça with eggs and man it was amazing. They have the best home fries anywhere. The coffee is always good and it's strong the way I like it. So if you haven't been in here, you need to get in here and give these guys a try and I guarantee you'll be coming back.

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    David S.

    No complaints about anything. good service, food and ambiance. Nothing over the top but good. f

    Marissa S.

    Cowboy's Cafe This is a review for my dining experience at Cowboy's Cafe. My family and I went to grab brunch at around 10:30am on a Saturday. Business was poppin! It was busy, but we arrived just in time to get a table for three with no wait. We ordered the chicken fried steak with extra crispy hash browns, a side of pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, and a breakfast burger. Everything was delicious! I loved my chicken fried steak! It was a huge portion and the meat was thick and flavorful. The gravy that was paired with it was tasty as well! The side of pancakes were great! I loved how the butter was room temperature, so it was easy to spread on with the syrup. Service was excellent! Our server was very attentive and had a positive attitude. She checked on our meal and made sure we had everything we needed! I had a pleasant experience at Cowboy's Cafe and I am looking forward to dining there again with the cowboys and cowgirls! Yeehaw!

    Cowboy breakfast eggs, hash browns and a huge ham steak!
    Tracey A.

    We absolutely loved this perfect little country cafe! The food was so good, just what you'd expect in a western town coffee shop. Excellent cowboy breakfast, Belgian waffle was so tasty with thick maple syrup! Service was friendly and helpful, highly recommend if you're looking for home cooking at its best!

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    2 months ago

    The service was great! I got the Cowboy Benedict...so good! Great portions and the gravy was seasoned perfectly!

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    Food was abundant and delicious! We arrived at 7:00am on a Thursday and it was already full of locals. Service was also very friendly.

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    chicken fried steak was all breading smothered in gravy , would change vendors for sure doesn't fit with their home cooking cuisine

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    The wait was long but worth it. Chicken fried steak was amazing and the staff were friendly

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    Excellent breakfast sandwich. So yummy!! We will go back next time in town. Pancake were huge and yummy!!

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    Way over priced. $25 for a poached egg, small stack, and small chili. Order sat in under the heat lamp while server was doing paperwork.

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    10 months ago

    Awesome Breakfast. Always look forward to a good breakfast here! Definitely try it! You'll like it

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    Incredible biscuits and gravy. Excellent service and a cute little place! Can't wait to come back

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