We were seated by very pleasant and attentive wait staff. The atmosphere inside is very homey and comfortable. The food however was a bit of a letdown. I had the "muffaletta". I would have rather continued driving to Mobile than be sitting in anticipation of a central grocery delicacy that turned out to be a Sysco foods deli turkey melt with an olive spread. I feel deceived as the menu didn't list the contents of the sandwich. I should have had the crab cakes. -disappointed muffaletta ball-knower read more

A great lunch spot for fresh made dishes. Staff very friendly . A homey feel. Always a 10. Crab cakes are my favorite. read more

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I decided to eat at Eastern Shore Cafe after so many positive recommendations from friends. I ordered the Crab Cakes and the Crab and Corn Chowder. The Chowder was amazing. I'm not a big fan of crab cakes without lump jumbo white crab meat. But they were decent. The inside is small but it just feels right...will be back again to sample some other dishes. RECOMMENDED read more

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I went to this place today because the pictures of their breakfast looked delicious. We were definitely disappointed because they didn't offer breakfast when we arrived. Nowhere did it say they stopped serving breakfast by 10:50, so I was bummed. My kids ordered chicken quesadillas and mac and cheese. It's Kraft mac and cheese, and we were very disappointed because we were expecting an authentic mom-and-pop meal. The chicken quesadillas were made with Colby and Kraft cheese--definitely not great--and the salsa and guac were store-bought, prepackaged packets. I would definitely never buy that. The fruit was meh, not fresh. The strawberry pecan spinach salad was just a salad, nothing special. My husband and I ordered a half sandwich, which was okay but not great. We will never return. When I go out to eat, I expect homemade food and a good experience, so this was a waste of money. read more

A restaurant that is professional, locally owned and a good value. While many other restaurants in Baldwin county pretend something they are not, this restaurant stay loyal to its concept and delivers good tasty food. The locals should frequent it more often especially for dinner. Great garden ambiance and you can bring your bottle of wine for a minimum corkage fee. read more

Tasty food served by friendly and attentive employees. We sat outside in a relaxed garden setting. It was great to see the students enjoying the afternoon in the park as we ate. read more

Nice sunny cool day to enjoy breakfast on the porch. My husband ordered a grits bowl that contained eggs, grits, sausage and cheese. I enjoyed the strawberry white chocolate cream cheese French toast. Delicious entrees as always!! The Catholic Church chimes at 11 am was an added bonus. read more

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This must be what they call southern hospitality? The waitstaff was no-frills helpful and friendly. The ultimate downfall was that they messed up my order in more ways than one: they served white bread instead of sourdough, and run of the mill chicken salad instead of the one with curry. I possibly would have sent the order back if we hadn't come with a whole family, but a family member offered half of her curry chicken salad sandwich on sourdough (which is exactly what I ordered but didn't get) and I instantly realised what it should have been. The crab corn chowder was nice and thick and creamy but I have no point of reference. Unfortunately, the chicken used for the standard chicken salad seemed to me like canned chicken, and most certainly not the same chicken used for the curry chicken salad, which added to my disappointment. All in all, they get extra love from me for being a local, family owned business. I hope they continue to improve and stay open for many more years. read more

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Great place to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. We sat on the porch and got the California club, turkey club, and crab cakes. All were amazing! read more

East Shore Cafe - California club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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Awesome service and great food!! These guys work as a team and take care of everyone. We started with the crab and corn chowder, AMAZING!!! The burger was really good and it was a nice size beef patty which is unusual in my experience. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich and I normally would have tried but it was on rye and that's a hard pass for me. My best friend had a club sandwich which was huge, with potato salad of which was too peppered in my opinion. Her boyfriend had a French dip with chicken but it wasn't a classic French dip, it was different but he liked it enough. We got 2 chocolate Silk pie slices to share and I was the only one that didn't care for it, it was way to rich and sweet for me. All and all it was delicious and although the tables were kind of too close together it was still a nice visit. read more

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Everything about this place was wonderful! We went on a Sunday morning and the beautiful church across the street was just getting out. There was out door seating and games, an area to get ice cream... t was like something out of a movie! I didn't take a pic of breakfast, but It was great! They have a specialty bacon that is thin and round (looks like salami) - WOW so good! Service was also excellent and the food came super quick! Such a great experience! Highly recommend read more

My favorite place to get a sandwich when we visit Alabama! The restaurant is delightful and offers plenty of seating, the staff are friendly, and the sandwiches are delicious. read more

As we looked in Daphne for a good breakfast spot we picked this one out due to the current reviews and a quick drive by the day before. Certainly this is a local fav due to the outdoor seating and plentiful parking. We hit the spot at 10 which seemed to be perfect for the customer traffic. Heads up, breakfast stops serving at 11 A. We opted for a table on the porch and had a great experience with the wait staff, friendly, attentive and good at what he does. I opted for the Cafe Plate (eggs, grits, bacon, fruit & I opted to upgrade the toast to a croissant) with coffee. My wife went for the quiche plate. The food arrived fairly quickly and was hot and ready to eat. Here are the highlights Cafe Plate - Eggs ordered over easy and were they, whites were a bit too runny but edible. Not sure about the round bacon pieces, they were OK but missed the standard style. The croissant had a familiar look to it (AKA Costco) and was average and slightly disappointing. Quiche - my wife (who is a great quiche cook from scratch) said her serving was clearly not made on site and tasted fair - left her longing. All in all we were underwhelmed with the food, hoping for a memorable experience but $30 later we were left wanting. We don't plan a repeat visit sadly .. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious brunch for the first time last week at East Shore Cafe! I had the blueberry French toast with a side of bacon & it was very yummy. Their outdoor seating area is adorable & very family friendly with games for the kiddos. We sat inside in the AC & experienced great service throughout the entire experience. They even have an ice cream window, will definitely be back to eat again & to grab an ice cream cone on a hot summer day! read more

East Shore Cafe - Blueberry French Toast with a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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This is a great local place that also surprises many of Daphne's visitors each year with our friendly, hometown atmosphere. Great food and friendly service at reasonable prices. read more

After morning walk, wanted something healthy and light. I immediately thought of East Shore cafe. They always have a daily quiche and fresh fruit and it is always superb! We were greeted with a hello immediately entering and our service was excellent. The place is a little old cottage that has been turned into a restaurant decorated like you were in England. I love this place for breakfast but be mindful that arrive early or be prepared to wait that later in the morning, as it is very popular. Enjoy read more

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best breakfast and lunch place in the world and i sailed all over the world. you done want to miss this place. also great friday and saturday night dining. drive out of your way to eat at the east shore cafe. read more

My husband and I ran up on this little cute cozy spot in Daphne, and what a gem. The staff was very friendly and the place was everything! I love the vibe that it gives. Not to mention the awesome food it was fabulous. We ate outside on the picnic tables, that was everything for us. read more

Love the chicken quesadilla. Staff members were so sweet and kind. Great deal with a lovely atmosphere :) paid 11 bucks after tax and tip for a generous meal!!! read more

We love stopping in small town restaurants when we're on the road. We were hoping to find something light and not too heavy for a good lunch meal and we lucked out with East shore Cafe. This is probably the best chicken salad sandwich on toasted sourdough bread I've ever had. The potato salad tasted like it had hints of horseradish and it was absolutely delicious. If you're anywhere in this area you need to make it a point to swing by here and try that sandwich, you won't regret it. read more

East Shore Cafe - Best chicken salad sandwich on toasted sourdough I've had, ever. The potato salad was equally good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

Ahh, this place is so adorable and cozy. When my family and I arrived, we initially came in through the ice cream shop and sat in the seating area toward the back. After a few minutes of sitting, an employee so graciously let us know that we needed to go to the front to order and be seated. She walked us to the front. They give huge portions for the price. For three people, we paid $40 for full meals and cookies. Don't get me started on the cookies!!!! Wow! Just wow! They were so good. We had a huge chocolate chip one and a couple of "Kitchen sink" cookies with chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans (don't really recall), coconut, and something else lol. They were divine! The cafe is an old house. Very southern. Very historic. Very quaint with lots of character. My family and I really enjoyed the food, aesthetics and the Southern hospitality. read more

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Fantastic discovery in the heart of old town, Daphne. Reasonable prices, great food, great service. We had the raspberry lemon French toast, egg-white omelette, and three eggs omelet with pepper, spinach, and cheese, delicious!. Ate outside and enjoyed the sun. read more

At first glance, you would think it's another mom a pop eatery with an old house turned restaurant you would typically see in old New Orleans. My buddy Bobby grew in these parts and suggested we eat here. No regret whatsoever, the corn and crab chowder is rich in flavor and lots of crab and is one of the best I have ever had. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and potato salad, perfect! Bobby ordered the Reuben and by the expression on his face, would say it was damn good. Love this place and will certainly be back. They cook everything here fresh and often daily soup specials for those soupdeseurs out there. Remember to support your local eateries so we both starve read more

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TL;DR: Cute and casual cafe that isn't too fussy or takes itself too seriously serving tasty food. 3.5-4 After driving through Daphne, we decided to stop for lunch. A quick Yelp/Google search showed the three-highest-rated restaurants were all nearby, and East Shore Cafe was literally the first restaurant we spotted. East Shore Cafe was super easy to get to and park. We were a little confused about where to walk in as they'd just opened an ice cream parlor attached to the restaurant, but we followed the Jack Sparrow statue to the front porch. Yes, a literal front porch because the cafe is housed in a converted residential property (there's even a tub in the bathroom). Hey--they've clearly made it work! We arrived after the lunch rush so we didn't have to wait for a table. We ordered the honey pecan chicken salad sandwich and the special of the day, which was a spicy pepper jack chicken melt on jalapeño bread. The honey pecan chicken salad could have used more honey and pecans and the spicy chicken could have been spicier for our liking, but overall everything was tasty and we would definitely go back if we're ever in the area again. read more

super cute & cozy! we loved it here they have a great staff, and great food! definitely a good local lunch spot. a lot of outdoor tables and extremely dog friendly! we have a bigger dog and they were so sweet to her which always makes my heart so happy! food was tasty! the potato salad wasn't my thing it was VERRRRY horseradish-y even my gf who like horseradish agreed with me. but I enjoyed the pasta salad very much!! read more

East Shore Cafe - outside patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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This place is just adorable. We'll maintained location and it's been here a while. So that's good. Service was so friendly and helpful! They have plenty of indoor and out. They have a section that allows pets. The food was good. I got a big salad and my friend tried the special of the day. Both were amazing! Highly recommend stopping by for brunch. You'll love it. read more

Like having dinner at a friends house if they were a great cook. Fantastic food, laid back atmosphere and the owners are always there and make sure everything is right. Not fancy but fantastic food. read more

A wonderful place for breakfast or brunch!! Good food, good service, and eat indoors or outdoors. Give it a try when in Daphne!! Enjoy!!

We're new to Daphne and wanted to try out the local restaurants. I'll say first, that the food was very good. Service was ok, but the southern charm that's typical for Daphne was sadly lacking. We will likely come again and hopefully find an attitude that's as least as good as their food. read more

We'd heard some really good things about this locally owned and operated local restaurant that is practically legendary in Daphne. It's in an old house and is visually and it was appealing with all of the outdoor seating and quaint overall atmosphere. Because of its local popularity, and limited indoor seating, you can often expect wait a bit of a wait so it pays to get there earlier. They are renowned for their Friday and Saturday prime rib, from 5-9 and they do accept reservations. The interior is clean, vibrant and kinda quaint and the folks all were pleasant and attentive. So we were welcomed, seated and brought our ordered drinks. Speaking of drinks, they are a BYOB establishment so plan accordingly. Our order was quickly taken and we settled in for the experience. We started with a cup of really exceptional crab and corn chowder, some of the best I've had. I could have made that my whole dinner but sandwiches were coming. My honey had the South Philly Steak Sandwich, but it wasn't anything nearing a Philly, trust me we've had them all over Philadelphia, but more of a hot roast beef, it was okay but disappointing. As for my muffaletta, sadly is was not a sandwich that would make it in Nawlins, also disappointing. While the bread and ingredients were fresh and edible it just didn't live up to expectations. Bottom line: It's entirely possible that other dishes can be on par with the chowder but based on our sandwiches I'm stuck on a 3. I'll return for other samplings in the future. https://www.facebook.com/eastshorecafe https://www.zomato.com/mobile-bay-al/east-shore-cafe-daphne Hours are not posted anywhere but we have stopped by many times when they were not open, best to call. 251-625-0055 read more

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Service and atmosphere were very nice. I had the biscuit and gravy which was just mediocre, biscuits were too crumbly and seemed to be the frozen style. They were not very hot either. My husband had the stuff French toast and thought it was very good. I ordered a side of bacon and never have I had bacon like I was served. It was round and potato chip thin, also chewy like jerky. Very different. Will probably not go back just because I didn't really care for the menu items. read more

Always great service and food. The lemon cake French toast is amazing! Posted up to date menus. Come and keep supporting the ESC! read more

East Shore Cafe - Menu - Oct 2023 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The service was perfect and so was the food. Always enjoy eating there. read more

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Came here because of people hyping the prime rib special. Ordered mine medium well and it came out raw and cold in the inside. Blood everywhere. I even made my hubs touch it to make sure I wasn't over reacting. He said- that's not cooked at all. Even the mashed potatoes were cold that it was sitting on. Sent it back for them to re-cook. I think it was microwaved. Anyway- it was still bloody when you cut into it after the re-heating. Appetite was shot. A nice restaurant would have taken it off the bill because I didn't eat a bite of it. I'd stick to breakfast and lunch here. read more

East Shore Cafe - Not done prime rib- yuck - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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This is the best breakfast spot in Daphne. The service is always good and the food is good quality and prices are very fair. The only reason I did not give them a 5 is the bacon. I don't know whose idea it was to smash bacon like that, but it's a travesty to bacon. Bacon should not have consistency of pepperoni. read more

Food was very good and service was friendly. We arrived about an hour before breakfast was over but the place was busy, so by the time we got seated, we could no longer get breakfast. This pissed me off, it would have been nice to have a heads up that this may happen. We will return but .... read more

There are relatively few places to eat in Daphne that aren't chains, and this is one of the best non-chain restaurantsin town, especially if you're looking for more than fried stuff or regular homecooking. They put a twist with their recipes that go beyond ordinary, without being weird. Nice location in old downtown. Parking is limited but do-able. read more

Delicious! Lots of outdoor shaded seating. Large menu. Thanks for a terrific lunch with my mom.

Honestly...for breakfast (when I went) it doesn't get much better. The staff, fantastic. The ambiance, it's a century+ old house...amazing And don't even get me started on the food My family and I came here on a whim on day 1 of our 2 day trip to the beach...it made so much of an impression that we came back the following day. EVERYTHING was stellar...that really is ally that needs be said. If you find yourself within an hour of this place...make the trip, it's well worth it. read more

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We have been going there for 17 years. We moved out of town for 8 and came back to the same superb food ever! I wish I could give it 10 stars. The crab corn chowder is a must!! Followed by the special of the day or anything that has crab cakes. Their deserts are sooooo fantastic. Again, best place to go and dog friendly too! read more