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    Elm Centre Cafe

    4.7 (129 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

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    Amazing service, and even better menu! Original recipes and things you won't get anywhere else! Definitely bring your friends.

    Stuffed French toast.
    Douglas K.

    Pulled this place up on Yelp, looking for a local diner, and not someplace with a drive through. The grill is right behind the counter; watch the line cooks as they prepare your food. Lots of locals at the counter, eating breakfast and lunch at noon. Quick, pleasant to respond counter service from the waitress, like she has probably been working here for decades. She knows everyone, and apparently their typical orders as well. I ordered the Florentine Benedict and stuffed French toast; raspberry sauce filled. Probably more food than I need, but after several days of road food at service islands, I won't mind getting full on some home cooking. Watching the cook as he prepares the poached eggs for my Benedict. Nicely done. Servings are huge. Didn't need to order the French toast. Both look and taste great. My word...huge meal. Well worth the stop, and the drive off the interstate to get here. Conversing with the locals about the weather and the world.

    Steak tip breakfast bowl. Amazing blend of flavors! Not always on the menu, but when it is, get it!
    Richard E.

    Oh my...a diner but so much more! It is a Hotspot for great food. Not just your traditional diner choices but some really creative ideas that were outstanding! I ordered a special, not always on the menu... grilled steak tips breakfast bowl with onion, green peppers, A1 sauce, 2 poached eggs w hollandaise all on top of a bed of crispy tater tots with cheese... sounds like a strange combo at first hut it really worked! And it was huge and Iam looking forward to finishing it tomorrow for breakfast! We also tried the shaved steak and cheese omelet which earned high marks, and fruit stuffed French toast. When asked what he warned for a filling and they suggested fruits like strawberries,bananas, blueberries, etc. and my brother-in-law said "all of them sound great..and so they did just that! Mixed some of all the fresh fruit fillings into his stuffed French toast...and they also have him a generous dollop of freshmade real whipped cream! It was to die for! Be prepared to wait for a table most days I'm told. We lucked out to arrive when it wasn't especially busy. Service was very friendly, greeted your with a big smile. Checked on our needs often without being obnoxious. All in all, this is a must visit restaurant. One critical note. It can be hard to find because it's located at the BACK of the building!

    Homemade Corned Beef Hash.
    Heather W.

    Our server Ava was very sweet, kind and attentive to our needs. Elm Centre Cafe is always a busy little place but the food and service is definitely worth the wait!

    Oatmeal French Toast
    Kevin D.

    When it comes to breakfast spots, I always aim for busy places and good reviews. Elm Center Cafe is a far ways away from my typical locales, but Ho-ly was this good! Staff were very friendly, got us seated quickly and had our drink orders in just as you sat down. This place was bustling, kitchen staff was furiously churning away at meals and the wait staff was rapidly seating, serving, and taking a ton of to-go orders. My girlfriend got the irish benedict with their homemade corned beef hash, and I opted for the banana nut bread french toast. Even with the surge of orders, we got our meals in about 10 minutes. This place is very efficient. The food though...That's one of my favorite breakfasts I have had in a long time. They got a solid hollandaise sauce, the eggs were poached perfectly, the corned beef had an nice crispy crust, the english muffin was toasted with real butter, and that's just the fork-full I was able to snag. The french toast was amazing. crispy custardy bread with walnuts, real maple syrup, sliced banana, and just a small amount of real butter on top. Surprisingly dense, but not overbearingly so. It was a dessert breakfast, and it was heavenly. I mean, yeah. This place is a great little cafe that deserves its 5 stars. I am impressed, and will be back again for sure.

    Pancake, homies with veg and delish crispy bacon and HOT well filtered water for a great cuppa tea
    Lori F.

    This place has been around since I was 12 and moved to town, not saying my age but I've lived in the area for decades. Not sure why I haven't helped them before ‍ A family run breakfast & lunch Cafe that has wicked pleasant workers and they are on top of needing drink refills, cleaning off dishes etc. always with a genuine smile. The portions are VERY filling with plenty for take away and a meal later. A great place to start the day

    Western omelette was Fabulous.

    The service, the food, everything was phenomenal!! What a Great breakfast!!! I recommend the Elm Centre Cafe

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    Zip's in Danielson has serious #competition food cooked, much much better than u can do it, trust . Ask for the 'Alaska' B.

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    Perfect little sit down for a good breakfast, and a good slice of the town history to set you back in time.

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    Amazing, friendly, attentive staff. Food was also great - hard to go wrong with anything on menu. Will return!!

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    The food is awesome. The service is excellent. And the ambiance is stellar. 5 stars.

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    Come here a lot. Great food, great service, and super cheap to top it all off. Win win win.

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    The food was good the service was fast and friendly a lot of the locals eat here it's a fun place to go

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    Great first visit here. Sat at the counter. Servings are huge and delicious! Going back tomorrow!

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    2 years ago

    Tasty! Good prices and great staff! Very homey never too too long of a wait and food comes quick and fresh.

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    3 years ago

    A local gem. Food and service are very good! Asked for hot sauce; they had more than five kinds.Nice.

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    3 years ago

    Went there for breakfast this morning. Great please my fiancé and I love it now if only we could get delivery at times.

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    2 years ago

    Thankyou Jeremy, Noodles,Sharon, Mary, both Alys , Missy,and the rest. Awesome place. A true gem in a town.

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    Ask the Community - Elm Centre Cafe

    Is this diner cash only?

    Hello, I don't know the answer for sure as I've always paid cash. But here's their phone number if you want to call. Hope this helps :)… Read more

    Can this breakfast spot accommodate a large group (about 30)? How many table seats are available?

    Oh dear, no no they can't. Unless you called to book out the whole restaurant :) I tried thinking of a location near this spot and really can't come up with anything to accommodate that number of people, other than Crackerbarrel in Sturbridge which… Read more

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    This is the new hot spot for breakfast in the area. The owner gave a well needed face lift to the…read moreexterior & the interior also. The interior looks great & refreshing. The restaurant is very clean. I've met the owner twice as he tries to get around the diningroom before you leave to make sure your experience was a good one & personally thank you. I feel that in itself makes a big difference in quality control & guaranteeing he is hearing his customers & perhaps can make changes before it becomes a business-changing problem. (Sometimes a few bad reviews spread like wildfire & changing rumors back to the truth can hurt the bottom line). There is a delightful waitress you'll be glad to have serve you if you are lucky enough to be seated at her table. "Grandma (name)?" is a very happy way to start your day. She knows the menu well & can make you smile on your worse days. The menu has plenty to choose from & the portions sizes..epic! Eggs Benedict is 3 egg size. Pancakes & French toast orders are enough for today & tomorrow without adding eggs or meat. But their prices are similar to other places lessor size plates. There is an ramp at the entrance for those with mobility issues. There are a couple of handicap spots too. I do not know if the restrooms are wheelchair friendly as I didn't check it out yet. Even on a packed Sunday morning, the kitchen was quick moving the food out.. the waitress was right on top of refills too. Definitely worth stopping in & giving it a try but bring your appetite. Eating like a bird, I think, is frowned upon.

    1st time going here…read more Cinnamon bun latte- delicious- very good even had microfoam. Was not expecting this at all for a restaurant latte. Coffee- delicious. Fresh squeezed oj- amazing. I ordered the small which was a generous size for the price! Steak bomb omelette- the steak was beautifully seasoned and the mushrooms may have been portobello they had a nice chew/bite to them. Had cheese in it but not overdone on the cheese. My husband had biscuits and gravy. He's a tough critic on this dish and he said this one is at the top of the list compared to ones he's had at other restaurants. It came with eggs and homefries on the side. The marble rye he ordered on the side ,it was nice and thick and had a really nice chew to it. The service was wonderful. From the hostess to the server and the owners. It's evident that the owners care about the patrons experience as they stopped by to ask about our experience) Very calming and warm atmosphere. This breakfast spot appeals to all generations as we saw people of all ages eating here. They have something for everyone. Definitely recommending this place to family and friends. Can't wait to go back to try their lunch menu.

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