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    Half Day Cafe

    4.3 (224 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Menu front page 04/26/25
    MaryLinda W.

    Our choir (party of 9) stopped here for lunch on the way to a festival in Columbus. The food and the service was great! The honey lavender latte was delicious, even with skimmed milk, and the goetta hash was quite tasty. Hubby enjoyed the strawberry French toast. Others in our party had a chicken quesadilla, the Thai wrap, various salads and sandwiches. The quality of the food was excellent and I appreciate their use of local ingredients. This locally owned place is definitely a gem in the world of corporate chain restaurants!

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    Jean K.

    Excellent food and service. I ordered the basic omelet with spinach and goat cheese. It was excellent. Little Mister ordered a meal plus a chocolate muffin. The muffin came out before his meal and he devoured it. It was basically like having chocolate cake for breakfast which he thoroughly enjoyed. I love the fresh flowers on all the tables.

    Blueberry Lemon Stuffed French Toast - French toast slices topped with berry syrup are presented on a white oval plate, with another breakfast dish visible in the background.
    Doug K.

    Cute little breakfast/lunch spot in Mason. Came here on a Sunday around 10 and got a table in 15 min or so. They have a sizable menu with some yummy breakfast classics and a few unique dishes. We got the huevos divorciados and Lemon blueberry ricotta French toast. Both were well prepared and portions were large. Overall, no complaints and a quaint spot for breakfast or lunch!

    Egg dishes 9/18/25
    Tim H.

    Was on the prowl for a new breakfast spot to try my recent trip to nati. They just released their fall specials but had my heart in finding great b&g. They offer it as a side, and 2 biscuits and a cup of gravy is very reasonable. Certainly enough to fill my belly and have room for a Hurtz old fashioned donut. Very service minded staff and my server had an infectious smile. Dining room was busy and well kept. Will certainly revisit next trip home.

    Vegan Hash
    Jake L.

    Amazing locally owned breakfast spot that you have to seek out when you are in the area. Vegan hash was outstanding and filling. Great coffee. Can sit inside or outside. Staff that makes you feel like family. Sweet and savory options for everyone. What else do you want to know?

    Christine Y.

    Enjoyed a wonderful Sunday brunch here with my husband and son. The menu has lots to choose from and features some seasonal additions. The restaurant is casual but nice and it is not overly loud even when it is packed. My husband is a coffee snob and after one sip of his coffee said, "we can definitely come here again!" It was obvious that they take pride in their business and use fresh, quality ingredients in their food and drinks. The breakfast scramble and rosemary potatoes were delicious and fresh tasting. The mango butter rum French toast and chocolate chip pancakes were a delight. The iced tea is wonderful and made fresh daily, the coffee is delicious. I highly recommend giving Half Day Cafe a try!

    Applewood Smoked Bacon
    Liam D.

    I visited Half Day Cafe for a birthday breakfast, and was left pretty underwhelmed. The food was disappointing, as the labeled "large Applewood Smoked Bacon" was smaller than the average piece of bacon you'd find, at a hefty price of $5. The pancakes were okay, but none of the blueberries were burst/melted. The pancake was tough and hard to chew. the service was nice, but very frustrating. I asked two times for a refill on water and waited 15 minutes to finally receive it, after he had already refilled coffee on the table three times. The restaurant was incredibly busy though, and we waited 30 minutes for a table, so I give the servers some slack. The tables are also pretty close together, and the atmosphere is very loud. Probably won't be coming here again.

    Michelle J.

    Solid breakfast choice. Basic breakfast done well. I miss the one in Wyoming but this one is definitely worth the drive to Mason. They were super nice and patient with our large group.

    Fruit, white cheddar grits and turkey sausage. - A breakfast plate featuring mashed potatoes, a bowl of mixed fruit with strawberries and grapes, and two sausage links.
    Sneha P.

    I came here after seeing a post about these delicious looking grits, and I have had them in South Carolina. These were salty and had a weird texture to me. The fruit and coffee were good. I also ordered turkey sausage. It was cooked much softer than I like. Overall, disappointed and I will not be returning. For what I got, I spent $14. Service was perfect though.

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    Joanna M.

    This location is in a plaza with a shared parking lot. We were seated very quickly and our waitress was friendly. They do have gluten free toast which was nice. The interior has tables close together but is wide and open feeling. The food was okay. The potatoes were bland with no seasoning, the bacon was well cooked and the eggs were good. It is a decent breakfast and reasonable priced just not a go to spot for me.

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    Awesome food and service. Best place for breakfast around me. Whether you're looking for sweet or savory, they have it all.

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    Had a great experience here! The food was so delicious and our server was attentive and sweet! Will definitely be coming back!

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    Grits were on point and the service was fantastic ... can't wait to go back for brunch again

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    Amazing food, quick service, great latte/cappuccino options. Goetta hash was one of the best breakfast diner meals we've ever tried.

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