We got a gift card for the Downtown Cafe from a purchase at Hanson's Running Shop. I'm working summer hours (woohoo!) So we decided to treat ourselves with a late lunch on the gift card. They seem to have adapted well with the social distancing. All employees were wearing masks, and extra tables with umbrellas were set up outside. There were very few tables inside, and just one diner inside. The menu had all of the basics for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I chose the caramel french toast, which was good but a little soggy. That's always the thing with french toast anyway though right? My husband got a turkey Reuben which he said needed a little bit more flavor but he also said it seemed like it was real turkey being used, not lunch meat, so that's a plus. Overall a fine, average, cute little atmospheric diner in downtown Rochester. read more

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Food was okay. I expected more based the reviews and hype. Staff were friendly. Very small inside. I'll go to a hire end place outside of downtown instead. read more

"Wild berry pancakes" were excellent. I wouldn't go anywhere else for breakfast/lunch in America. The Christmas decorations remind me of home. And the service is excellent. A+ from me. read more

Fantastic breakfast spot with gourmet creations. Lots of quaint charm. Very small but the homey atmosphere and friendly staff make it worth the wait. read more

Low quality place. Their service is rude and the food is average. Just go somewhere else, there are plenty of better options close by.

Love going here in the summer time so I can take advantage of the outdoor terrace. The inside is a little stuffy and outdated decor. Food is really great. I suggest you share 2 items off the menu since portions are pretty generous, that's what I did with my sister. We both loved the dishes, coffee isn't great (but I'm used to espressos) read more

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Always have loved their food! Never disappointed. Always great service. Reasonable prices. Maurice salad is awesome. Keep up the good work! Love that it's my town! read more

Great food and service! Friendly owner. Love breakfast there cute outside dining. Highly recommend! read more

A gem! Ordered carry out online and it was ready on time, well packaged and warm when opened after a short walk under the bridge to the park for river side eating. Special requests for condiments were fulfilled. Love the option of fresh fruit as a side. Ordered and shared the Asparagus, Spinach, Portabella Mushroom And Swiss Cheese Omelet and Wild Berry Pancakes since couldn't decide between sweet or savory; just got both! read more

Another great spot for breakfast, especially if you can get a table outside. Usually a line for a table on the weekend. Great breakfasts with many good options. Like their hash, omelets, and other breakfast dishes. read more

Good spot for breakfast. Food was good and there is a good menu to choose from. We had good service and were seated right away, but by the time we left there was a wait for tables. read more

The place was packed when we arrived on a Sunday morning, but the wait went quick. The food was delivered in a timely manner, and it was awesome. Waitress was also very friendly. We will go back next time we are in Rochester. read more

The food was good! I would recommend and would go again. When we arrived it was not very busy but got busier once our food was served. Our server brought the bill in the middle of our meal, without asking if we needed anything else or refilling our coffee (we had to ask another person for more coffee). read more

Old time charm with a friendly service and delight ful crowed. Perfect getaway for a weekend family brunch read more

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Great reviews brought us in. The reviews are correct! Very small, looks like granny's wallpaper with a warm welcome, promise of quick service and hot food! My chorizo hash was good. Not the best ever, but good. Pumpernickel toast was good. Water was wet, table was tiny, company provided by me was great and manager was present. Well, everyone was available- hard to hide in a place that small. The menu looked good, offering some concocted items not found at your local diner. I would go back. Many places to see before then, but I will return. read more

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Good food, quaint atmosphere, prompt service and friendly wait staff. Within walking distance of downtown Rochester. The dining room is small but intimate. Very clean and inviting. Great place to go for a small group. Parking is limited close to the restaurant entrance but there's plenty of parking in back. I had eggs Florentine with hollandaise sauce which was very good. I would highly recommend trying this place for yourself. I know I'll be back! read more

Small and very nice place. Kids are very welcome and kids typically are happy enjoying the food. The food is good, coffee kind of light but acceptable. Blueberry pancakes and awesome they called Michigan pancakes. Canadian beacon is also good same as beacon. No to many greens until you ask and custom your plate. Very good value of your money. The waiting list is not as fancy as other but still very effective. read more

I'm disappointed, this is downtown Rochester and they have a patio and they turn us down with our puppy, they told us that we can't sit because of our dog. We live in downtown and our dogs are part of our family they should be allowed to be with us. Thanks to Paul's next door who were so great to us and our pup. read more

Best breakfast in town....hands down....!!!! We have been going here for 12 years and for any of my special breakfasts (like Mother's Day, my bday, and nice summer day), I always choose to go here. Their Crème Brûlée French toast or their Southwestern Scramble (yummy jalapeño corn bread) are my go to. read more

Originally a friend and I were going to Rochester Brunch House today, but because downtown had a car show going on, and there was a 40 minute wait, we came to Downtown Cafe instead. My friend lives in Rochester and said it was good, and it ended up being tasty. I had the Creme Brulee French toast, which ended up being more "eggy" than I thought but still good, and it came with (warm!) fruit compote. You also get a fruit or meat side, so I chose Canadian bacon, which ended up being pretty good. My friend got Michigan pancakes which were stuffed with cherries, apples, and pecans, and she liked her meal as well. Prices are reasonable too, my meal was about $9.50 I think. I'd come back here when in Rochester. read more

Downtown Cafe - Creme Brulee French toast with fruit compote - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Amazing service and a delightful ambiance. Our food was delicious! There are no misses with the menu truly!!!

Great breakfast spot, with a beautiful patio in downtown Rochester! Ingredients are fresh, food is delicious, and the wait staff is too notch. We found plenty of healthy and nutritious options on the menu, along with some incredible indulgences. Pancakes, bacon, omelets, Benedictines, and hashes have all been great. You can tell the food is made from scratch, with higher quality ingredients, resulting in delicious food you feel good about eating. The only real area for improvement for this breakfast establishment would be fresh or homemade bread options to round out the meals. Overall great breakfast restaurant who we frequent often! read more

Greater than expected last week for the day to be done for a while back in the middle of the day to get the best shot in it

It's been a while since I had been to the Downtown Cafe but happy to see things have not changed... great service & yummy food!

Such a delightful breakfast and brunch spot. Everything I've ever tried is delicious! I also appreciate their carside option.

We were looking for a good breakfast spot in Rochester on a Sunday morning and we came across this place. It is quite small - I think I counted 11 tables inside - but it had a quaint vibe. The people working there seemed to know many of their customers by name, which was kind of cool. The menu has a typical range of breakfast fare and my wife an I both decided to have omelette. They were nothing out of the ordinary but we thoroughly enjoyed them. I would definitely go back! read more

If you're looking for a cute little quiet and friendly restaurant to eat at this is your spot. Place is small and cozy, staff is very friendly and service is great. Had a great Meal here, would definitely come back. Freshly squeezed orange juice was really tasty! Try this place! You won't regret it! read more

Downtown Cafe - Chorizo western omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

We got the chorizo hash and the Southwest scramble. Both solid and deliciously satisfying. Not oily which was nice considering they both have chorizo. The jalapeno cheese cornbread in my Southwest scramble was different in a good way. Took home what was left of the cornbread. The dish is not spicy at all. I actually poured alot of hot sauce on my dish. My husband got a side of buttermilk pancakes and it was so fluffy!!!! Very good. Service was excellent- very attentive but not too in your face. Our breakfast came out pretty quickly. The place is small but cozy. They have alot of regulars They knew alot of people by their names which I thought was pretty cool. We got there before the rush so we didn't wait long. Overall, would recommend. read more

Downtown Cafe - Southwest scramble with jalapeno cheddar cornbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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My husband and I have been here 2 times. Really welcoming Environment, wonderful staff, especially Claire our waitress. The food is delicious and when we Complimented Claire, she gave all the credit to the owner/chef. She said it starts with him and trickles down. It's so true, when the owner is kind professional and cares about his food the wait staff does too. We will definitely be coming back, our new favorite breakfast venue. Beth and Mike Rice. read more

We use to live downtown and so it was our first time back in two years. We were so happy there wasn't a wait and we got right in to sit down. They are currently updating some interior designs. I like get this place because it's the definition of a hole in the wall, great food and small town diner all in one. I had an eggs Benedict with avocado on top, I will be back to try the avocado smash! I had to give 4 stars because I never received my side of fruit. read more

Best little spot in Rochester. Outside patio is very very nice. Food is really excellent. Service is fast and very friendly. The Maurice Salad is probably the best I've ever had - and I have had many. read more

Snug, small place--warm & inviting prompt service. Fills up tables quickly. Nice place for conversation...a breakfast/lunch date. Menu has creative choices beyond the basics. Saw take-outs, too. Food presentation pleasing & hot stuff served hot! I had a late breakfast of mixed wildberry pancakes & later heard others ordering the same. I'll try it here again. read more

This is my absolute favorite breakfast spot in Oakland County. The service is impeccable, prompt and friendly. The most impressive part about this restaurant is the fresh, creative, homemade plates. Their corned beef hash is the best Ive ever had. So delicious. There is something for everyone at the Downtown Cafe. Id recommend it to anyone. The place is rather small so its best to go a little earlier that youd typically head out for brunch. Enjoy!! read more

Fabulous breakfast! Get here early because the restaurant is on the smaller side. There was no wait at 8 am on a Saturday, but by 930, all tables were full. The coffee is strong and the staff does a great job of keeping your cup filled. The menu is a good mix of sweet and savory. For a smaller restaurant, the options are plenty. My friend ordered the Creme Brulee french toast and I ordered the Eggs Florentine. After trying bites of both, I can tell you that the kitchen staff takes pride in what they serve. The flavors were perfect. The seasonings were perfect. The presentation was perfect. The cost was possibly $2-3 more than other breakfast spots around, but the extra money is worth it. This will be a go-to breakfast/brunch spot for sure. read more

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Great service! Between all of us we got...pancakes, omelets, hash browns, philly cheese steak, wild berry pancakes and more! It was all delicious!! read more

Downtown Cafe - Great food, even better service! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

The food is phenomenal. The French toast is spot on as well as their chocolate chip pancakes. For being such a small restaurant and jammed packed the service is still amazing. read more

They have these incredibly flavorful Michigan pancakes. You don't even need syrup. They pair well with the sausage links.

Had a very credible chorizo hash-generous serving of hash, eggs done to perfection. Service was efficient and attentive. read more

Always delish! The breakfast sandwich is buttery, bacony yumness. Will always recommend for breakfast/brunch

Very good service and food always friendly and helpful. Very accommodating to special orders.