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    Kathy's Restaurant

    3.9 (270 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Samantha B.

    Had breakfast here on a weekend day. Was very busy but didn't have to wait too long. Very clean, staff was friendly. Food was ok. Thought the pancakes would be better.

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    Mandy L.

    Came here for brunch Pros: - The pecan pancakes are delicious, big chunks of pecan in every bite - The gravy for the Chicken and Waffles was well seasoned and had good chunks of meat - The cheeseburger was very satisfying - Place is very homey - Very friendly staff - Clean bathrooms - Plenty of parking out front Cons: - The chicken tender for the Chicken and Waffles were a bit dry and flavorless

    Bob E.

    I had the Country Club Omlette with Pancakes and my Girfriend had the Sausage Omlette with English Muffin today. We both agree the Pancakes are Great The sause on Country Club Omlette is not anything like Hollandaise I have had. It is not bad, just not Hollandaise. Girlfriend said Sausage Omelette was OK but worst English muffin she has ever had. Waitress was great and ambiance was good. Search continues for good Hollandaise.

    This place is hopping and just a short jump of the interstate.
    Eugene R.

    Definitely a reason why this place has been around for more than 3 decades. Good country cooking with solid flavors and wonderful service. Such a nice accidental find as well got off the internet for another place that was closed. Will add this to my scheduled stops when passing through Virginia. Highly recommend the Benedict's Cousin!

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    Sharon S.

    Our first visit to Kathy's started with us wondering if we picked the right place for a quick, light lunch. We arrived 40 minutes before closing ( we were traveling & it ended up being a late lunch for us) - they close at 3:00. We stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us, finally a customer (she must have been a regular) got up from the counter stool & said she'd seat us. We waited a while before anyone came to our table. But, once we ordered the food came in a timely manner. The grilled cheese was very tasty as was the vegetable beef soup. My hubby got a burger - his was good too. We decided to go back the next day for breakfast - it was a totally different scene! We were seated immediately, waited on immediately and our food came so quick, in spite of the fact that the place was packed! We both got pancakes - me pumpkin & my hubby blueberry. They were both delicious, they were so light and fluffy! Both were served with a cinnamon butter - very delicious! Everyone was very friendly & personable. The place was very clean, and I loved the decor. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back again!

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    Dustin H.

    I lived in Staunton for a few years almost a decade ago and was recently back for the first time since. There were a few places on the list to revisit, one of the big ones being Kathy's as it was always a favorite. Their breakfast is still great! Service is still excellent as well. And prices are almost the same as they were 10 years ago which were always fair! I always loved their bennies, but the crown jewel for me was always the waffles with bacon in the batter so I had to get that. It had a touch less bacon than I remember, but it was still great-smoky and sweet with a little applesauce and syrup on top. I added a couple of over easy eggs and was good to go. Definitely recommended if you're in the area.

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    Jose T.

    Just an amazing place for breakfast. I'm no a huge breakfast person but this place is at the top of the list. The eggs are just so fluffy and fresh the best I have eaten in a while. The pancakes that come with the eggs are jus perfection. Great coffee too sometimes an after thought. Cool ambiance and good service

    Michael S.

    We were very impressed with Kathy's. The service was excellent, and the food was simple but really well done. The country ham portion was very generous. I mean, look at the pics I attached. Ridiculously generous. Eggs were perfect. Sausage gravy tasted like it was cooked well, not a hint of that flour taste you sometimes get. Grits were very good. Coffee was strong and welcome. What more could you want? Look, this is a simple place with basic American breakfast and lunch. But when a restaurant does a simple thing well, it is a really good thing. Kathy's does it right. Five grateful stars for a great breakfast.

    Sausage Omelette
    Luigi C.

    Short visit for breakfast while passing thru town. Definitely wouldn't come back. It wasn't bad, terrible, just wasn't worth coming back so I would probably try something else in the area if I was ever passing thru town again. Dinning area floor could use a refinishing, it looks uninviting. I had an omelette with a side of pecan pancakes. The omelette was ok, not much flavor other than the sausage pieces inside and even those were not that great. Pancakes were good, pecans were mixed into the batter and not just dumped on top.

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    Great breakfast! Service was spot on and very friendly. We will definitely be coming back!

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    I am a regular customer at this amazing breakfast restaurant known for its pancakes!!

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    Excellent service, food, and a beautiful and friendly diner experience. Nice decor. Food is fresh and served hot.

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