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Ida's Cafe

4.0 (214 reviews)
InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
Closed • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Strawberry cream cheese pancakes

A couple weeks ago, I had to come across the river for a medical procedure. We found this place a bit by accident and a bit through Yelp. I've always loved cozy little places like this. Ida's did not disappoint! The inside is clean and bright. The owner is friendly and pleasant, and the food is phenomenal! I had the Bleu cheese burger & fries. Sharon had the Quesadilla. Our second visit, we both had the strawberry cream cheese pancakes. OMG and Damn the blood sugar! There is nothing about Ida's that I don't like, except maybe that they close at 3 in the afternoon. Im thinking of planning more surgical procedures just to give me another reason to be in the neighborhood.

Chef Omelet!
Susan S.

Adorable little cafe with an impressive menu. Freshly made pancakes, crepes,waffles and omelets and so much more! Beautifully plated food, so tasty and filling! The outdoor eating area is comfortable and the umbrella tables make for a sweet experience in beautiful weather. I like that you're able to substitute fresh fruit for hash browns for a small up charge. Very friendly counter service. Definitely would come again!

Food is delicious and the service is quick! They have nice outdoor seating and you order your food at the register and pay first.

Banana Pancakes

I drove past this place so many times not realizing that this was a great find. The cafe is small but there's seating inside and outside. Tables are set up for couples or 4 people. The woman working the counter was pleasant and polite. There were a few people ahead of me to order but she greeted me upon stepping in the door and said that she would be taking my order soon. The staff made sure the table we were seated at was wiped down and clean. I ordered the pumpkin stuffed French toast. My husband got the banana pancake with eggs and home fries. Everything came out hot and fresh. I opted for the caramel on the side bc I wasn't sure if my meal would be too sweet. The flavor was good. I wish the cream cheese filling had a little more sweetness to even out the cream cheese flavor. But overall it was great. Really great flavor, not too sweet and not too bland. Perfect balance of walnuts, whipped cream, and French toast. My husband enjoyed his meal. The pancakes were huge (the size of his plate) he wasn't able to finish the stack. I would definitely eat breakfast here again and I would try their lunch options. It was refreshing eating at a non-chain, fast food restaurant. Cash and card are accepted but you'll get a discount if you pay in cash.

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Rachel Macie H.

One random morning we stumbled upon Ida's and it was a treat all in it's own breakfast way. So first the parking lot here was kinda strange it had like cones with rope on them directing you to go this way around or something so that was kinda confusing. Once inside for me it was all about the blueberry French Toast as it had just what I wanted it was filled with a blueberry cream cheese that had piles of whip cream around the sides with that wonderful powdered won top as well as different varieties of berries to make it just that much more yummy. The French Toast was totally yummy for what it was but don't count out those sausages they too were just what was perfect to break the blueberry cycle as each bite of the sausage had that snap you always gotta look for! Overall mellow spot with some good food who knows if I'll get back here again but it was definitely yummy for what it was.

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Fabulous food and service! They serve some of the best pancakes we've ever had. The avocado toast was perfect.

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Ida's is a favorite spot for breakfast and lunch. The best eggs Benedict, pancakes and sandwiches!

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I love this little place great breakfast nice people working. They always have a smile.

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Amazing food but very expensive for breakfast. Staff is friendly and the place is cute enough.

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