I went to East Lake Cafe in Palm Harbor today and had one of the thickest, juiciest patty melts ever. It's in the details: carmelized onions...melted swiss...Texas rye... Mhmm, they did it right. And if this tells you anything, I intentionally only ate half of it so I'd get to box it up and have it again later. So good! For anyone reading this that hasn't been yet, please give them a try the next time you're in their area. I'm glad I did! read more

East Lake Cafe - Patty Melt on Texas Rye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Order for pick up the place was super understaffed and I had to wait a while to get my food due to the shortage. Otherwise, the food was really good and I would come back, just recommended hiring some more staff for a better experience. read more

Went for a walk this morning at John Chesnut Sr. Park with fellow Yelper Dave, and on the way home, decided to get some breakfast. I had East Lake Cafe on my "want to go" list... so stopped by. Nice little cafe... lots of outdoor and indoor seating. Staff is friendly and very attentive. I ordered the Country Fried Steak with Gravy, two eggs over medium, hashbrowns (Crispy) and sourdough toast. Pretty sure the country fried steak was pre-breaded, cooked from frozen (Tyson? Seems like it is impossible to find these made fresh anymore), Gravy was ok... maybe canned, not sure. Hashbrowns.. also probably from frozen. Eggs were perfect, and very good. Sourdough toast was ok. I can't blame a restaurant for doing things the easy way, and saving money... but I do miss the "old days" when frozen was not so prevalent. read more

East Lake Cafe - Country Fried Steak breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Waitress was very nice. We sat outside because it was a lovely day. I got the buffalo chicken wrap. I did enjoy it. I just thought it was a little weird that they served it with a spinach wrap. I would've preferred a plain one. I didn't know that was an option or that it was coming with spinach so that would be good to know in the future cause I would definitely have preferred a different wrap, but the onion rings were delicious. Very crisp All in all a good lunch spot would recommend. read more

East Lake Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

My second visit and the wait staff is so friendly. I ordered the egg deluxe. Two eggs scrambled soft, bacon, hashbrowns with onions and rye toast. read more

East Lake Cafe - Scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns with onions and rye toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

My husband and I are visiting a friend around the corner and decided to take a walk and stop by East Lake Cafe on a Saturday morning. We easily got a table outside as it was a beautiful day! Our server was very nice. We got the crab eggs benedict and the BYO bfast sandwich. Both really good! read more

East Lake Cafe - BYO breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

I love this place! I've been coming for a while now, and the food is always great! One of the things that stands out is the Kahwa coffee they serve... one of my favorite roasters in the area. Great selection for both breakfast and lunch and a weekly special menu. The staff are some of the best in the area. They also have outdoor seating, so you can bring your dog! Today is National Cheeseburger Day, so I went with the Grilled Cheese Burger! 2 grilled cheese sandwiches of your choice on sourdough, with an 8 Oz burger in the middle! read more

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This place felt like a neighborhood favorite. Everyone knew eachother treated us like family. The food portions are huge! We ordered salad and a turkey sandwich. They were both delicious and super filling. read more

East Lake Cafe - Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

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I really like this cafe, and I was happy that a friend met me here on Friday, 6/3/22, for lunch. It was her first time, and my umpteenth time. Friends and I frequented the East Lake Cafe at least once a month before CoVid, and I hope to resume that schedule, especially since outside seating is available. In Friday the weather was warm, but we sat under an umbrella, and enjoyed the occasional breezes. Instead of my regular egg etc. breakfast, I ordered the special - 3 brioche waffles with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries. It was delicious! My friend had the Eggs Benedict, and she too enjoyed her meal. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient. She took good care of us. I'm looking forward to returning soon! read more

East Lake Cafe - Menus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

My wife and I enjoyed our breakfast, we both had the corn beef hash and eggs. It was delicious and prices well. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Friendly staff and quick service! read more

The food and service suck here. They charge for the same prices as Keke's Breakfast Cafe for microwaveable food at best. The restaurant is filthy and outdated. You couldn't pay me to eat here again. read more

Stopped here for a quick breakfast on the way out of town, arrived around 8:30 and there was practically no one in the restaurant. Makes sense on a holiday morning but still seemed really empty for a Sunday morning. We ordered and were served extremely quickly. Again, makes sense since no one was there. We were sitting by the kitchen and heard microwaves going off constantly - and I honestly think a lot of our food was microwaved because the potatoes and stuff were pretty mushy. The quesadilla was okay - the way it was described in the menu I thought it would have more flavor but it was pretty much just egg and tortilla with a little ham. Not all the other stuff described in the menu. Based on other reviews I feel like maybe it was just an off day but we probably wouldn't come here again when there are better options nearby. read more

East Lake Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Stopped here with my better half for a late breakfast. Watching the menus a bit closer now that we are back in Weight Watchers after a COVID pause. Close to us and recommended by our daughter, we were in the area and decided to stop by. Plenty of parking and easy to find. Lots of patio tables but a bit too chilly for me. Service was quick. Staying away from all my favorites, I checked the point counts and decided on the Greek Omelette with spinach, tomatoes and Feta cheese, plus I added jalapeños. As a side I went for Sweet Potato Fries. Oh and unbuttered whole wheat toast (but I only ate 1/2 of a slice so most points were the fries. My wife went for, as usual, a Southwest Omelette, also adding jalapeños. I guess I have influenced her over the past 50 years! Our food came quickly. My wife raved about her omelette and she had sliced tomatoes as a side. Plus she had a piece of marble toast with strawberry jam, to match my fries. My omelette was really good, my first but definitely not my last. The winner of the meal was definitely the Sweet Potato Fries! Hot, crispy outside and soft inside. And unlike others I've had in past, nice big fries. Ummmm ummm, fantastic! Great meal, great service. Definitely a spot to come check out. read more

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We live around the corner and this is our go to breakfast/ lunch spot! The servers are all such sweet angles and the food never misses!! I always get the same HUGE salads and hubby gets something different every time. We've never had a bad meal here. Will keep coming back! read more

As far as breakfast choices, it was a solid spot. We chose to sit outside since it was an absolutely gorgeous morning. Everything was clean and the service incredibly friendly and fast. Everyone loved their food and left probably a little too full. The only issue were my home fries were a bit under done, but everyone else's hash browns were super crispy and delicious and they were happy to share. Not a big deal at all. read more

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Have eaten here a good 20 times. It ALWAYS hits 100% for food and service! San Bernardino omelette, BLT, soup and so much more! All the servers work together and it shows. read more

I had a salmon on a bagel. It was made with care and it was a lot of food. Delicious.

Delicious food and nice outdoor seating! About $30 for two people to eat. I recommend! read more

East Lake Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Small local café with great staff and consistently good food. They have a large menu and weekly specials. I highly recommend.

Great place to stop for breakfast. Ashley the waitress was friendly and gave us great service. I ordered the veggie omelette w Fruit. (Very good)We will be back. read more

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This is me and my husband's go-to breakfast spot! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly - that's always a plus for us dog parents! The menu is extensive and offers a variety of breakfast options from bacon and eggs to waffles and Benedicts. The service is always quick and friendly! We love coming here, grabbing some breakfast with our puppy and then heading to the Oldsmar Trail. It's a must when in the area. read more

East Lake Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

3 1/2 stars! Nice basic breakfast place with nice outdoor seating & a nice-sized interior. Located next to Mixer's in the corner so a little hard to find. Menu is simple with good choices. My eggs, bacon, & toast were prepared as I ordered it & was good. I like that I could get avocado as a side instead of potatoes - wish more places did that. Service was good & friendly. The interior is dated & could a refresh. The utensils are very cheap & lightweight - not a fan. Anyway, for $10.95 you can get decent breakfast & if you like coffee, it's $2.95. read more

East Lake Cafe - Pretty good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Good food nice atmosphere and very nice wait staff and food. We have stopped here many times for breakfast.

Stale toast and canned corn beef hash. Need I say more? Busy and hardworking staff. Packed at noon on Sunday.

Wonderful breakfast/lunch spot never disappoints. We've been here many times and it is always great. The servers are sweet and helpful and come around to check on you. I love the make your own omelet with egg whites, spinach,, feta, and mushrooms served with marble rye and avocado ((my choice). My husband had the "special mess" (bacon, sausage, 3 scrambled eggs and cheese) with marble rye and hash browns....delicious! read more

The food is mediocre at best and the price doesn't match the quality. But it's convenient when you're in a hurry.

Cute place and extremely popular among the locals. Even back when I lived in Pinellas County, I never quite made it here. I was pleased to see they would be open at 7am today so I made plans to do brunch with a friend. She had a breakfast sandwich and I had the frittata omelet. No pics because we devoured everything. Don't forget to check in when you get here and you may get a nice surprise! Price was also very reasonable and all the staff was helpful. Due to its popularity, you may find the bathroom occupied. I ended up having to use one elsewhere but by then I had already spent a happy two hours. Hope to be back! read more

Frequenting this cafe more ofter now that not. I am working out at Geigle Y off East Lake. The location serves inside and outside in the courtyard in a pleasing setting. The serving staff is quite efficient and friendly. From Breakfast to Sammies to Salads, the menu has a solid offering. This place is always on my list for eating options. read more

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The food was excellent. The NY steak was tender, flavorful, and juicy and didn't need any sauce. I got the Creamsicle mimosa which was delightful. They have outside dining. We didn't have to wait for a table and the customer service was perfect. It's a perfect place for a special treat. read more

This is one of Palm Harbors long standing cafes situated right off Tampa Rd and East Lake right outside of Eastlake woodlands. Food is good but pricing is a little high as 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon and ice teas was 24.00. The eggs were cooked correctly bacon just right and the cheese grits were very good. As for the pancakes if you like single flipped pancakes this is not your place as they double flip them. Over nice outdoor dining experience but pricing is way to high for breakfast. read more

East Lake Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

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Great service, food is always good. We have never been disappointed for either breakfast or lunch.

First time there and we waited 35 minutes for our order to arrive. Never showed up. We walked out after 40 minutes waiting. Never came back to offer another drink, or tell us why the order was taking so long. It wasn't too crowded and it appeared several tables were complaining about the time it took for food to arrive. Plenty of places out there to eat. This won't be on our list of ones we return to. read more

Great place for breakfast , I had their Southwestern wrap (and added bacon), it has cheese, sausage, tomato, and eggs. They give you a side of sour cream and salsa. I got a side of home fries (you can select any of their ELC sides). We ordered a Bloody Mary that was so tasty and a good kick to it. We sat outside and enjoyed great Florida weather. If you have a furry friend you're welcome to bring them along. The staff is really attentive-always good service here! read more

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Unorganized We went here on a Sunday afternoon, lots of outdoor seating but could not get a table. Tried to go inside to get seated and the line for patrons paying was long. No one available to seat anyone coming in We finally gave our party info and we're told 5 minutes later that there staff were too overwhelmed and they would not be seating anyone for at least 30 minutes. There is a sub shop next door so we went there We were out within 5 minutes of placing our order and saw the cafe seating new people. Staff was not warm and welcoming Chaotic atmosphere read more

Love this place! I often get breakfast to go - the people are always friendly and the food is great. Love the crepes and my Mom is a huge fan of the french toast read more

We love the staff and food at East Lake. It's like Cheers whenever we go--they know us by name. If you're a veteran ask for the discount. And sign up for the rewards program to get more deals on your meal. Bon Appetit. read more

Yummy!!! I had the Eggs Benedict with Crab and it did not disappoint. We also tried the croissant French toast and wow!!! The service was awesome. Emma was our server and she was great. Food came out fast. Will definitely be back and highly recommend for breakfast. read more

East Lake Cafe - 2 Pieces Eggs Any Style Crabmeat Benedict Croissant French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Stopped in here for a late Sunday brunch, it was the first time for both of me & my beau. This little cafe is tucked into the corner of this large strip mall and was very easy to find. Once inside, we were seated and started looking at the 3 menus that were placed before me. YES, 3 menus. Their regular menu, the specials menu and the brunch menu. The waitress came over and took our drinks order, we both needed coffee so that's what we got, and their coffee is Kawha coffee, which is SO DAMN Good, especially when it's hot and fresh. I ordered one of their Western Omelettes and my beau ordered their 2, 2, 2, which is Eggs, Bacon and 2 pancakes. We were not prepared for the amount of food that was delivered to us. The Omelette came with a side of breakfast potatoes and a bread choice, I chose the english muffin. It was well made, and tasted so good. I was unable to eat 1/2 of it. The 222 was also made well, with the eggs scrambled and cheese added, the bacon was done right but the pancakes... can we chat a moment? These were HUGE, each was the size of a Dinner Plate and they didn't even need syrup. They were sweet and light and totally fluffy. SO tasty. We shared a few bites but I think we left about 1/3 of them behind. We will certainly be back. read more

Been awhile since I've been here surprisingly good breakfast cooked just right with quick service since I had to go to work. Really enjoyed breakfast everyone was spaced out and had masks on read more

East Lake Cafe - 2 Pieces Eggs Any Style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

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Excellent breakfast. Eggs cooked perfectly. On point service. This was a pick up since they're not serving due to the pandemic and as the latest new phrase " an abundance of caution." Don't you like that ter My neighbors reports they have delicious lunch entrees too. read more