They really have something for everyone! I've not disliked any dishes I've tried. Bowl O' Goodness is my all time fave. This time around, I went with a more traditional breakfast meal, which delicious. I love that they split and grilled the biscuits for the biscuits and gravy - such a great textural twist. Service was with a smile, as always. And it was consistently busy, but the wait for a table was only about 15 min, which was perfect for looking at the menu ahead of time. The seating is pretty nicely spaced, so it is still quite comfortable even when they are super busy. Great for families with or without kiddos. Well lit and average noise level. read more

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I got one of the breakfast plates. Potatoes were okay. Hot sauce choices chalulolo and tobacco, both definitely needed .. Orange juice was good. Maybe I need to try other stuff in the menu. But I feel there are better choices in the area. read more

Half Day Cafe - Breakfast plate potatoes bacon , over easy eggs , buttermilk pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Half day cafe is a family owned business. The service was excellent. The waiter made great recommendations on what to get. I followed his advice and got the carnitas burrito. The carnitas were not greasy and it was delicious. My husband got the breakfast combo. We both agreed that they could have been a little more generous with their diced potatoes. The food was excellent and the service was great. We will be back. read more

Half Day Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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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.

We came over from Great Wolf Lodge looking for a good local place. Ooooo did we find a gem. The food was delicious and there was SO MUCH of it. My kids loved their pancakes and I thought the grits were some of the best I've had. Everyone there was friendly and I don't just mean the staff. Several locals came by to say hello to us which was so sweet! I love a place that is truly connected to the community and it makes me feel good about spending money there as a tourist. It will be on our "must visit" list when we come back! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Half Day Cafe - 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. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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The food was amazing!! So delicious. Service was good. The atmosphere was nice and open. Plenty of seating. We look go to going back and trying more menu options. read more

Half Day Cafe is a cute family-owned brunch place. They advertise themselves as the only local breakfast-place in the area, and I'm all for supporting small businesses! I ordered their pear salad with a side of chocolate chip pancakes. The pear salad was more for my need of veggies, but it made me feel healthy :). The chocolate chip pancakes are huge and delicious. I appreciate the close-knit vibe when dinning here. They have a ton of other options for breakfast and lunch, and I definitely want to come back to try more! read more

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. read more

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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? read more

Half Day Cafe - Vegan Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Third time traveling through to Tn. Such a wonderful place to stop. Our server, Michele was fantastic, even on this busy Sunday morning, service was quick, food was delicious and fresh. We will be back on our way through again. Gem of a place. read more

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! read more

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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!

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. read more

Half Day Cafe - Applewood Smoked Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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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. read more

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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. read more

Half Day Cafe - 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. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

What a great local find! Open for breakfast and lunch, this local spot is serving up really great food with the kindest service around. I highly recommend sitting at the counter for a chat with the owner and great menu recommendations. We order the Bowl O'Goodness and the Egg Strata which are both house specialties. We loved everything! The Bowl O'Goodness is a bowl of cheddar grits topped with carnitas, gravy and two eggs sunny side up. Omg the carnitas were so tender and flavorful. This is served with a biscuit or toast. We will likely order this every time we dine. I loved the Egg Strata which was a little sweet and savory action due to the challah and caramelized onions. This was served with roasted potatoes. I love that this local spot also utilizes local business through their coffee (Seven Hills), breads (16 Bricks) and flowers (a local florist!). We plan on stopping here every time we make a Costco run! read more

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. read more

Half Day Cafe - Entry door - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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In town for the Cincinnati Tennis Open and found this jewel of a restaurant for brunch. The owner was very friendly as he checked on us along with the majority of other tables. I highly Recommend! read more

Gravy is great! Food and service are about what you'd expect - nothing earth shatteringly unique but a solid option for a decent price. It gets so loud in there though. Would probably get carry out next time. read more

Wow!! Yelp did not disappoint. This place is a gem!! We were traveling and wanted to find a place for breakfast. The service is outstanding!! Everyone was friendly, welcoming and attentive. We got the Mango butter rum pancakes, applewood smoked bacon, and Goetta hash. Ah-mazing!!! The pancakes were one of the best I've ever eaten (only ones close are from a place in Maui) So fluffy and decadent.... We will definitely make this a repeat stop when traveling because the Mom & Pop shop deserves all the accolades! read more

Half Day Cafe - Mango butter rum pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Menu id say is "hit or miss" with impressions of what you actually expect . Been there multiple times and every time the food is either a smaller portion or quality wasnt as expected if not both . For instance, chicken pot pie looked like chicken soup with some whole chicken breast in it - was told good but appearance lacked . Service was spot on and quick with a welcoming atmospehere . Ambiance is laid back . Just simply casual cafe experience . Solid . Omlettes are delicious ill admit too. read more

An excellent breakfast spot. Whenever I can find a place where my kids will eat, I'm a happy parent! Appreciated the reasonable prices on kids meals ($5-6), which are nonetheless quite generous in portion size. Personally, I got the huevos divorciados and they were so good. The green salsa was very flavorful, as was the crema. Our waitress was very good, too. She checked in on us three times, at regular intervals, and brought hot sauce without us even asking. Great dining experience overall. read more

Such a cute breakfast/lunch spot! I was immediately welcomed by a friendly staff and bright spacious interior. The server was attentive and happy to take our order. Started with hot chocolates, which were a great value as they were large cups with billowing whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle. On to the food, I wanted to try one of their fall features which all sounded amazing. I went with the Fall Quiche. It was so creamy with goat cheese, and a unique spin filled with squash. Also a great deal as the dish comes with a muffin and fresh fruit cup. The Mango Rum Butter pancakes are one of their specialty items. Got an order of those as well as two blueberry pancakes. They were large, filling the plate, and the warm bottled maple syrup to pour over them was much appreciated. Overall a very nice experience, and I'd love to return to try lunch. read more

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Okay seriously where has this place been and why has it never shown up on my feed before. Yelp get the word out the best freaking breakfast place on the north side. I mean wow, great service and amazing food. What more can I say. Me and my BFF came in here for a late breakfast and we both got a version of Mocha we ordered breakfast and I ordered French toast to split and a side of bacon. So it as about $50, but remember this is 2 freaking tasty mochas and 3 meals. OMG we were both so stuffed when we left, but not only will we be back, but we are already planning out next visit to try something different on the menu. If you haven't been here before, you are missing out on some of the best breakfast foods ever. I mean don't come here I do t want to have to wait for a table because everyone just found the best place in town to eat. Yep stay away so I can walk in and eat the best food. Yum Seriously though come try this place. read more

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Very good food. I thought they had amazing sausage, gravy and biscuits. I also had a Mediterranean breakfast style wrap that was absolutely delicious. Very casual calm, as you are type atmosphere I believe it was the owner or a manager made it a point to walk around and thank people for patronizing the restaurant That is a huge bonus in my book taking ownership in what you have an invest your time in read more

Half Day Cafe - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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

This seems to be a popular breakfast and brunch spot in Mason. We got to the restaurant around 8:30 a.m. on a weekend, and there weren't too many people. But by the time we left around 9:15 a.m. or so, there was a line waiting to get in. Early bird gets the breakfast without the wait, apparently. I was told to get the Mango Butter Rum Pancakes, but I wasn't in the mood for something that super sweet so early in the morning, so I got the Half Day Benedict instead, which is your typical eggs Benedict, but with a croissant instead of an English muffin. The eggs Benedict was fine. But I need to start listening when people tell me to get a specific dish at a specific restaurant, because I probably would have enjoyed my meal more if I got the pancakes. The eggs Benedict came with rosemary potatoes, but they had a bit too much rosemary. Rosemary is one of those herbs where just a smidgen is more than enough. These potatoes would have been perfect for rosemary fiends. My husband got the biscuits and gravy, and he said the gravy was cold. He's kind of hard to please when it comes to B&Gs, so take his comment as you will. My kids loved their meals: the Combo Breakfast (one egg, one strip of bacon, one buttermilk pancake) and the French Toast. I tasted my kids' food, and I really think that Half Day shines with the sweet foods. The french toast was stellar, and the pancakes were fluffy and delicious. If I visited again, I would definitely get a pancake or french toast breakfast. I would give it 3.5 stars, but as you know, Yelp doesn't allow halfsies, so I'll round up. The service was really good. We had the newbie server (it was his first day!), so he was super attentive and conscientious about everything. We sat on the patio and it was very windy, so keep that in mind if you choose to sit outside. There's like a wind tunnel or something that runs through there, because it was hella windy. read more

Starting out with the good - the food is very good. We had a sausage quiche, biscuits and gravy, a goetta omelette, eggs hollandaise, a raspberry macchiato, a sugar free vanilla brevet, and a cocktail. All were delicious. The service was also good, especially considering how busy the place was on a Sunday morning. Getting a table for 5 seemed to be a challenge for this place. We were given a wait time of 30-35 minutes. We observed multiple open side-by-side 2 tops that could be pushed together with a chair added to accommodate us, yet we waited 50 minutes while nearly everyone that came in after us was seated. Where were we finally seated? At 2 two tops pushed together which could have been done at least a dozen times. The manager was working hard to help turn over tables but needs more oversight with regard to parties larger than 2 because critical thinking skills are lacking with the hostess team. read more

We expected a wait on a late Saturday morning but we got right in for a table of two. It was busy, but not overwhelmingly so. I got the Peaches & Cream French Toast and it was fantastic! read more

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

This is my most favorite restaurant for brunch! It is family owned and the family is so kind!! They have amazing food and they offer a seasonal menu four times a year. I have never had anything negative to say. I can't gush enough wonderful things about Half Day Cafe!! read more

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The part of the order that was correct - the Huevos Divorciados - was really good. The other part was a miss - we ordered a Cheese Steak Benedict - and received a Creole Fries Green Tomato Benedict. Nothing is as disappointing as expecting meat and getting deep fried not-meat. Poor service. Not a good place for a romantic meal, the screaming baby took away from the ambiance. read more

Was in town for work and looking for a local breakfast spot! Found it! Awesome menu and food was outstanding! The French toast is amazing and definitely recommend it! Service from Grace was outstanding and she was happy and smiling and tells you the atmosphere is positive there! Definitely will be back! read more

Half Day Cafe - Half day ultimate breakfast with cheese grits and sour dough bread and French toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

First time in on a Saturday. We were seated promptly and our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered the cherry stuffed French toast and a Gouda and fig grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was good. The stuffed French toast was disappointing. A bit soggy and it looked and tasted like they scooped some canned cherry pie filling on top. The side of bacon that we ordered however was deliciously crispy. read more

Half Day Cafe - Cherry stuffed French toast and Gouda grilled cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

I was really rooting for this place and excited to try it - but my experience was mediocre at best. I got carryout and tried the staples, 2 buttermilk pancakes and 2 scrambled eggs. The pancakes were decent, I also ordered the real maple syrup because I don't want to eat Smucker's synthetic chemical version with high fructose corn syrup etc. My issue was with the eggs. The cook literally cracked 2 eggs, scrambled them up, and served them. ZERO seasoning, salt, pepper, no butter, what the heck? I can make way better at home by adding butter and seasoning. Price was decent too. I won't be back because the industry is too competitive for mediocre product. read more

Amazing breakfast. Clean and welcoming. Packed house. Bananas foster French toast was top notch as was the lemon blueberry French toast. Coffee was solid. Server was attentive and kind. read more

Yum!!! We are from KY and wanted to shop at ikea but it wasn't open. Found this place to eat, was a few minutes out of the way but so happy we decided to check it out. Large portions, fresh ingredients and a full coffee bar! Friendly staff too. Will be back next time I'm out this way. read more