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    Floating Cafe

    3.2 (69 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    FLOATING CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tara S.

    Food was generally fine. Service was so bad we wouldn't have been surprised if a hidden camera crew popped out to say we were being Punk'd. "Ashton, where you at?!" Real thoughts. We chose this spot based on its all-day breakfast menu, which works well with young kids in tow, proximity to our lodging and its decent reviews. We arrived around 5:30. Service staff seemed stressed and unhappy. Running around. We waited to be seated per the entrance sign. Eventually asked to be seated. Our party was split between two tables. Happens, we understand. But there seemed to be solutions (especially since we called ahead and they knew we were coming) that they weren't open to. Again, we get it... Waited what seemed like an eternity for drink orders to be taken. Watched several other parties, one fairly large, leave before ordering out of frustration. Not in a hurry and assuming trying to get in anywhere else on a Saturday night, well after 6 at this point would take just as long, we stuck it out. Finally, time to take orders - kids start to excitedly order pancakes. All-day breakfast, ya know?! Nope! Joke was on us. "Oh, we're not doing breakfast anymore." L. o. L. Today? Ever? It wasn't clear. Managed mini-human melt downs and got alternate orders in. Took. Forrrrr. Ever. Drinks were never refilled even upon request and reminder. Appetizer ordered never came even with a reminder. Sweet tea was so watered down it was not drinkable. Observed around 7 staff doing very little. Lots of people standing around and not much else. One younger staff member was on break on her phone in the dining room. Talking to another staff member or vendor perhaps as he was in a different uniform also on break in the dining area. Another staff member called to her from the kitchen. She was so annoyed. Young gal later snagged some dessert from the display and enjoyed it just beyond the kitchen. Yolo. Treat yo'self, sis! The back and forth was... entertaining? Maybe mystifying better captures it. Paying for our meals was also chaotic, as expected. But the geese and turtles just outside - so fun! We get laid back lake life. That's why we're here. But this was just bizarre it was so slow and so lackadaisical.

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    Went Thursday lunch hour. Cuban Sandwich was OK. Very unfortunate they advertise Swiss cheese but sneak white American cheese which I had to scrape off. Wrap, breakfast, burger, turkey melt were better. Service was short staffed but the one waitress was good at handling a busy rush. Really cool turtles, ducks, geese and fish to feed, 1$ for a big bag of feed, entertaining for kids while you wait

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    Ginger B.

    We have been going to this Cafe for 8 years and always loved it. I know it has changed hands and they can't seem to get it together. Partly could be finding good help due to COVID. When you first walk in you have to stand and wait to be seated. They keep walking past and no one ever acknowledges you and you can stand for 20 minutes. Most people leave at that point. We should have today. But this morning I was willing to wait because the food has always been worth the wait but not today. We sat down and waited another 15 minutes before anyone greeted us. From the time we walked in the door till we received our food was an one hour and half. My country fried steak was burnt and my hashbrowns were not done and the gravy looked very sketchy. Needless to say I won't be back. Makes me sad because it was a nice morning boat ride to breakfast.

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    Justin F.

    This place is my favorite breakfast spot. Right on the lake by Indian Point Marina; the service is great and the staff is so friendly. A must every time I go to the lake!

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    1 year ago

    Servers do a great job. I especially like their flapjacks. They have the finest looking flapjacks on the lake. Big sweet flapjacks.

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    9 months ago

    Server was great. Everything was fine. Feeding the ducks on the lake was the best part.

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    1 year ago

    Great place for breakfast or lunch. Newly renovated. Nice menu with outdoor seating. Great service. Really nice.

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    2 years ago

    Best country fried steak. Reminds me of mom's. Service is great good atmosphere. What more could yoi ask for breakfast on the water

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    4 years ago

    This cafe was super unique the staff was so friendly. My kids loved being able to feed the fish right outside. Such a neat place!

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    Great food and service and able to get there by boat. Breakfast served all day. Staff is always helpful and friendly.

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    4 years ago

    Don't even bother!! Posted hours don't mean sh-t , went twice!!!! Closed,, find something else!! 0 stars!!

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    4 years ago

    Very good food nice atmosphere. Awesome feeding the aquatic animals and ducks while you wait for a table

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    5 years ago

    We weren't too excited because of the reviews, but ignore all the negative! Food & service was AMAZING!!! 5 STARS!!!

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    8 years ago

    Great food and amazing service!!! We really enjoyed our lunch on the lake!!! We will definitely be back!!!

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