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    Hoosier Cafe

    4.2 (447 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    Alan W.

    Who's your cafe? Hoosier Cafe! Whenever we travel we always search for great diners. We found the Holy Grail of diners here. We had a vegetarian omelette with a side of crispy bacon, hash browns and a biscuit and gravy, and a Belgian waffle. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's Indiana sports legends jerseys on every wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And our server, Shannon, was top notch. Try it, you'll like it.

    Loaded Biscuits and Gravy

    If you're craving comfort food, this spot absolutely delivers. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with sausage, topped with an egg--and it was delicious. Everything was flavorful, hearty, and exactly what you want when you're in the mood for a satisfying meal. Service was just as great as the food. We were seated right away when we walked in (went during the week, so no wait), our order was taken promptly, and the food came out quickly. Overall, such a smooth and enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

    Breaded pork tenderloin (I asked for no fries)
    Becky Hall G.

    Stopped in for a tenderloin, I'd heard they were fantastic, and definitely didn't disappoint! Great flavor, nice breading and of course huge!! Waitress was very friendly, made sure we had everything we needed!

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    Brad W.

    Nothing too Midwest about my breakfast, but it was still solid. Adding onions and peppers for $1 to hash browns was a nice touch. Eggs and coffee good for about $14.

    Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast, Side of Hash browns, Buttermilk Pancakes
    Edith E.

    The food was pretty good, no complaints! While it isn't the best breakfast I've had, it did taste like good old homemade food which was nice. The service was great and quick.

    Tiffany V.

    Always amazing and delicious. I've been coming here for more than a decade and I'll always come back! Staff is friendly, food is quick, typical diner.

    Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich, 2 Eggs and Corned Beef Hash Breakfast
    Lisa H.

    Quick to seat even though busy. Food service great quality quick and hot! Haven't found anywhere else this Hoosier special! [[HIGHLIGHT]]50's style dinner.comfortable and clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Krissy L.

    Yum! We got right in.... It was busy but we roared are food and got it 5 mins later. It was fresh, hot and delicious! The Denver omelette was delicious and the pancakes were insane in flavor! A hint of vanilla! Will be coming back! Price was also good. Service quick and friendly.

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    We love Hoosier Cafe! Pork Tenderloin that tastes like home We always look forward to our next visit.

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    Delicious home cooked food. The waitresses are very friendly and they care of anything you need. Speedy service as well.

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    11 months ago

    Excellent pork tenderloin. Great breakfast options also. Service is always good. I would highly recommend.

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    8 months ago

    Best part of eating at Hoosiers is Service. Good basic and well prepared. Pricing is fair to customer.

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    11 months ago

    Local favorite! The food is delicious and customer service is great. Went in two weeks back to back since we enjoyed it so much.

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    Great breakfast place. Have eaten here a couple of times and both were wonderful. Great neighborhood regulars vibe.

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    A few gluten-free options, but not many

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    I have been coming to Z Cafe for many years now, and it is not only one of my favorite places for…read moresandwiches, but also one of my family's favorites. The sandwiches are amazing. One of my favorites that they offer is the Manhattan Club. I have also had the turkey bacon avocado sandwich. Everything tastes fresh and is loaded with flavor. They also have great salads and side dishes. Their potato and macaroni salads are among my favorite side dishes. They also have a nice selection of drinks. Some of my favorite beverages are their lemonades, smoothies, and coffee. The service is friendly. Every time I have walked into the building, someone at the counter has always greeted me with a warm smile and asked me how my day was going before I placed my order. I also like the atmosphere. A nice place to relax and enjoy your meal. Their portion sizes are also big for the price. I recommend Z Cafe to anyone in the Mesa area looking for a great place for sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and assorted beverages.

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    First timers and came with a small group of women from the neighborhood. Clean and nicely…read moredecorated space, which was busy when we first arrived. They have a larger patio space outdoors, which I asked and discovered they are dog friendly so happy to find another venue we can bring the girls to. The patio was still shaded when we left about noon so it's a good spot for pups. Two of our group was already seated when we arrived so we joined them upon arrival. Lisa, our server, immediately came over for drink orders and confirm we were still waiting for others to join. Lisa, was so patient and friendly while the group gathered and decided what to order. I asked for a glass of O.J. which was sans pulp for those who don't like it in their O.J. I prefer some to jazz it up but it was a good glass of juice. They have a good sized menu with both breakfast and lunch offerings, and it took a bit to decide on what we were eating. I decided on the Corned Beef Hash with two eggs over-medium and a pancake. I asked for it on a separate plate and she said no worries, that's how it is served. The hash was sooo good! Cooked to a crispy crust and so flavorful and not salty at all, which I loved because sometimes hash can be salty. It also came with hash browns, which were cooked perfectly and not greasy in the least. I asked for my eggs over-medium and they too were cooked to perfection. It came with one pancake (I chose this in place of toast) and it was good size cake, with a nice malty flavor. It's sprinkled lightly with powder sugar and a dispense of warm syrup was provided as well. Really good breakfast! Wife went with the 2 egg breakfast with bacon and sourdough toast. They serve a wonderful homemade blackberry jam with the toast, which was really good and jammy. She also had her eggs done the same way as me and they were cooked to perfection. The bacon was perfect and she commented about the hash browns being cooked to a crunchy outer and tender on the inside. Everyone else said their meals were just as good and everything looked delicious. Great breakfast find and we will be back! Thank you to all of the staff and cooks!

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