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    Express Cafe

    4.3 (164 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Waffle and pancake
    Char V.

    Express cafe never disappoints! The portions are HUGE, the service is excellent and they have a drive-thru pick up window! My husband loves coming here, every server is so friendly and the food is always good. The best part is you can add a waffle, a giant pancake or biscuits and gravy to any meal. Did I mention the portions are HUGE? If you're hungry for a good breakfast, you can't go wrong.

    French toast combo. Note that I couldn't wait and ate a piece of the bacon before taking the pic!
    Doug P.

    Outstanding restaurant operation. This was my first visit and I will definitely be going back. * Service (5 stars) - Having been in the restaurant industry for over 25 years, I am keenly aware of the inability to hire and retain quality employees (particularly since the pandemic). The owners and managers at this restaurant are doing something right, as they had all hands on deck. The max capacity of the restaurant is 125, and it looked to me as if the employee to customer ration was one staffer for every 10 guests. * Food (5 stars) - My visit was for breakfast, but I have to believe that the lunch offerings would be every bit as good as my French toast with eggs and bacon. I am not able to identify how exactly they make their French toast so tasty, but I don't think I've ever had better. * Value $$ (5 stars) - Given our country's current state of extreme inflation, the meal price was fair for the quality. The cafe does offer some daily specials. My visit was on a Saturday morning and they had a full house, with a few open seats at for counter service. If you are looking for great traditional breakfast choices, you will not go wrong with the Express Cafe.

    BLT with a fried egg and cheese
    Mark B.

    Great old skool diner! Customer service is well beyond the chain places and it shows. Lots of choices on the menu to choose from breakfast or lunch anytime. Seating is a bit limited as it is especially packed for brunch on Sunday so get there early!

    Cute counter. Look how clean everything is!
    Carolyn R.

    What an amazing cafe! Bummed it took me so long to come here. I came on a weekday morning on my way to work to pick up a Club Sandwich for lunch that day. When I called on the phone, I'm assuming Natalie (as shown on receipt) was super friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and very accommodating. I placed the order and drove there. When I arrived, I walked into the cutest, work with what you got, cafe! Super clean! U shaped counter right where it should be, dining room to the right. First thing I noticed, besides cleanliness was they were adequately staffed. Hostess, dedicated counter person answering phone via headset. Multiple cooks, multiple servers. Customers all looked relaxed and enjoying their time there. The Club sandwich was a bit different as the cheese was melted, but still tasted great, and fries were cooked right. I had leftovers as I'm not a big eater. It was $15 for the club with fries, and in the pic just know there were more fries underneath the sandwich. I got 2 meals out of it, so win win. Can't wait to come back for breakfast with a friend.

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    Excellent food!! Great service and cozy atmosphere!! Chicken fried steak is my absolute favorite.

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    Always extremely friendly staff and super yummy food that reminds me of mornings with my grandma.

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    Great service, great food and a wonderful diner vibe. The kids meal was so big both of my kids shared it. Definitely worth the price.

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    Huge portions!!! Good food and always friendly staff!!! I have only been in for breakfast and would highly recommend any of the omelettes.

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    Best french toast ever!! everything on the menu is worth trying and the service is great

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    Delicious food, awesome staff, good old fashioned diner. One of our favorite places for breakfast on the weekends.

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    Family/local environment. Decent food. Great bacon. Slight pricey for what you get. $40 for two meals and two coffees.

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    Express Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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