It's unfortunate that someone having a bad day or that is impossible to please, can leave a poor review that may negatively impact a place like Katie's. If amazing staff, true home made traditional breakfast and an owner that engages with every customer, making them feel welcome and prioritized means something to you, this is your place. I'm a regular, I've seen them operate under every possible condition, and Ive never seen any flaws that would warrant a bad review. If you love pancakes, order the short stack. read more

This place has a lot of regulars, most are on a first name basis. For me it's a greasy spoon. Home fries we're not edible, too greasy and not cooked through. I'm surprised the health department doesn't clamp down on the cleanliness or lack of. Ceiling is filthy, coffee cups on a shelf in front of the kitchen looks like the wall needs cleaning and or replaced, actually it's too dirty to list everything I saw. Not sure I will be back. read more

So good! We got the French toast with home fries, sausage patties and steak and cheese omelet with fruit and toast. Everything was delicious, great price, and you could tell the servers really cared about their customers. Highly recommend! read more

Katie's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

First time here - ordered a grilled cheese with bacon and French fries. I've ordered these all over the US and this has to be one of the best I've had!! Too bad I dived in before taking a photo of it read more

We have eaten breakfast here twice, and will return often. Food is quite good and prices are reasonable. All staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Cute little clean and friendly local spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. Every visit here has been enjoyable and I totally revommend you stop in and try this place if youre nearby! Great service. Portions and prices. Fresh food and all in all a cute little place to enjoy breakfast! read more

Always a pleasure going to Katie's.Locally owned business, super friendly owner, and a great staff who now knows me. The prices are great. The locals all know one another and gather regularly. They even post puzzles to figure out each week. Love that. read more

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I typically like this restaurant. A little local place that has good food. I have to say that today the service was terrible. The waitress seemed to be in pain with a foot injury and I was very patient. People were coming in and having their orders taken while our waitress put two coffees on the table and never said a word and walked away. We finally just walked out. read more

Ok - I just have to say, that at first I was a little skeptical of the place, but it had such great reviews, that we just had to try it. We started with one cup of coffee, and somehow ended with 3 even though 2 of us weren't even coffee drinkers. That's how good the coffee was! So good - we got 4 souvenir Katie's coffee cups (the sell those gift wrapped and all, just ask) The service was excellent - and so was the food. The omelette could have used a little more cheese - as they were a little dry and the contents kept falling apart - but aside of that - EXCELLENT!!! The difference between the hash brown and hash brown delights is that the delights are some sort of cheese casserole - get the delight!!!! It IS Cash ONLY - but they do have an atm available. read more

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The place was packed...a sign of delight! We were greeted warmly and helped immediately by the owner. Food came out quick, hot and fresh and met all of our expectations. Try one of the scrambles...I had one with Ham and Swiss...next time I'm getting the Burrito...and the cheesy delicious hash brown delight! This will become a regular breakfast place. Make sure to bring cash!! read more

Katie's Cafe - Abby's scramble with hash brown delight - Cafes Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Sat down at a table and they were busy so it took a while to finally give my order. Then I waited and waited and waited for my order. People who came in after me got their food and I still remained waiting. This is the second time this happened in a short time. If you don't want me as a customer it would be better to tell me instead of these subtle hints. I will not be back. You only get one star. I am as disappointed as you might be. read more

Anyone that reads this probably won't effect the fact the the restraunt is pretty full. Placing an order usually you don't expect to be sitting for 45 minutes before getting the food. (I understand that is the usual clientele) Waiting 45 minutes, I guess, would be ok if someone recognized we were sitting there. Not just 3 adults but a 2 year old perfectly behaved girl. The food might be a 3 star... read more

Katie's Cafe is the little local place everybody hopes to find. Staff is so nice and just as friendly as their motto. Food is great and the price is right. Only ever had breakfast there but it's always our first choice. Don't miss the hashbrown casserole. read more

This place is an amazing "local" restaurant that serves delicious lunches and breakfast. The staff are courteous and inviting. I can't say enough about the food. It is a home cooking style delicious. It is also very affordable. I eat here every week, at least once a week. read more

Service was fine, food was good. Only problem is they are cash only!! So if you don't have cash you can use their secure ATM or look for another place. Good thing we had cash! read more

Great place very neighborhood freindly reminds me of home in New England great Steak and Eggs.My new favorite place for breakfast read more

Every time we're in the east side of town, we make it a point to stop at Katie's for great food and friendly service. We have never had a bad meal or terrible service at Katie's, ever. We enjoy trying to figure out the word scramble on the whiteboard while we wait for breakfast. Try the taco salad, but be ready to share because it is HUGE! Fresh fried tortillas and a heaping scoop of chili on a bed of salad greens with sour cream and salsa hits the spot! Their breakfast burrito is the best in town, stuffed with potatoes, eggs, meats and cheese. Can't wait to go back. The locals know the best places, so listen to them when they suggest a gem like Katie's Cafe. You won't be sorry. read more

This is a Small Locally on business. They have large servings and quality food. The owner's and employees are very nice and make sure your order is right. Plus very good price. read more

Stopped in while in Bradenton based off reading other reviews. Great little spot. We went for breakfast ordered the kitchen sink scramble and country fried steak. Both were good and met my expectations. FYI no cards excepted, got lucky amd actually had a couple bucks on me read more

Have eaten here often but after this morning's experience will NEVER be back...nastiest waitress we have EVER had in any restaurant!!! And, of course, we had two friends with us! we were soooo embarrassed....food is always really good but she actually ruined our breakfast...and on top of her nastiness she never did bring requested syrup nor jam nor refills! Couple sitting behind us were actually praying for her And for forgiveness for thinking bad thoughts! We were NOT praying for her... she was, in our opinion, beyond redemption! read more

I guess I've driven by this place hundreds of times and decided to give it a go after reading YELP reviews. Their strip center location is easy to pass up unless you're in need of medical scrubs (Scrub Club), hit or mostly miss barbecue (Woody's), or mass produced pizza with no personality (Pizza Hut). This is a little old style Florida gem. The interior is nothing special except for some old Florida local pictures, but it is clean...far more important than chachkies. Seating is a bit cramped unless you get a booth or just the right table. Seems there are lots of regulars chatting about the days events over their second cup of coffee. But you really feel like you're in downtown Mayberry and any minute Floyd the Barber and Sheriff Taylor might pop in. Wait staff is prompt and home-style friendly. We both had eggs and sides cooked exactly as ordered. I had asked if the Corned Beef Hash was homemade and told an honest no. Ordered it anyway and because it was cooked to a crispy goodness it was perfect along with an equally browned and crisp potato side. Often CBH looks the same as when it comes from the can, the extra attention made all the difference. This is good diner style food with very reasonable prices open for breakfast and lunch only. I think I have broken the secret code; places that take cash only (as Katie's does) seem to have the best food. Will update once I've had lunch. read more

I came here the other day with my sister. She had heard this place was really good for breakfast, so we decided to see what the fuss was about. I'm so glad she found it! I had eggs over medium, an English muffin and the hash brown delight. My sister got the same thing but also ordered the French toast. Everything was delicious and the wait staff was really friendly! This is a cash only place, so make sure you know that before going. read more

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I have been here 5-6 times for lunch and breakfast and I agree - we need to support the small, local owned places. I am frustrated because each time the food and service were below par. Today, my husband and I both had omelets for breakfast - build your own style. I really like the fluffy layers, but it was swimming in bright yellow grease, as were my very crispy hash browns - the food would have been very tasty if not for the oil they were sitting in - not good. All grill fried items have been like this every time. Also, while the service is personable and kind, we usually come in later in the day - today we entered at 1:10, and they close at 2:00 - and EVERYONE (except the owner - who sat and chatted with the customer behind us about life in general the whole time we were there...) was kind of consumed by side work - it has been like this every time we go! All of the tables and chairs for outside eating are stacked, the servers are all rolling silverware, and spraying window or some kind of cleaner everywhere, getting ready to go. I have heard them say, more than once, "if you came in at 6:00 am, you would want to go as soon as possible, too!" Yes - I get it - side work is important, and I had tons of it as a server, BUT then you get spray cleaner sprayed right next to you - and sort of on you - as you eat - and that is super unpleasant. Its hard to flag down a server for refills, and then they're like "yes?!? what?!?" like their time with you is DONE. Plus they were carrying the yucky floor mats through the restaurant - to rinse outback? - right by where I was eating - it felt like we came at 1:55, not 1:10. I thought we came late because everyone seemed rushed and hurried, but at least 3 more tables came in after us, even one as we left at 1:45. What kind of service will this table get? It IS inexpensive, but this time and last time the server forgot stuff - last time, for lunch, she forgot completely to put in our order, so we waited an hour to be served, and this time I ordered a single pancake that never came or was mentioned. Probably for the better for me, but serve the customers you have, or close earlier. Oh, and get rid of whatever oil you're using on the grill - ick! Finally, leave side work for the end of the day, especially the kind that makes customers feel rushed or sprayed on. Not totally horrible, but they need to think about the customers a bit more...The food is not awesome, it is just very hard to find a non-chain breakfast after noon on Sunday in Bradenton. Sorry, Katie's Cafe - I really want to like you, but I always walk out wanting to be treated better! I guess the early morning customers wear everyone out. read more

Wanted to grab a quick sandwich before a movie at the Carmike Royal Palm 20. Katie's is 2 minutes away (just east of Sam's Club on SR 70). A great find! On this visit we only had a BLT and ham & egg sandwich but they were done right and we'll be back to sample their yummy looking desserts (chocolate lava cake...peanut butter pie...etc.) This is a clean cafe with super friendly wait staff who were very attentive. Decorated with hundreds of interesting historic photos of Sarasota Manatee County. read more

Great Service, ordered their hungry man combo. Good wasn't that spectacular. I was told it was better than Peach's, but the quality seemed a step down. I will stick with the consistency of Peach's food quality for breakfast. The restaurant wasn't the cleanest, could use some updating! Bathrooms were dirty. read more

I was looking for a local place with homey atmosphere and I found it in Kate's Cafe. From the moment I walked in the waitress was welcomed me with a big smile, holding decaf and regular pots of coffee. She quickly rattled off a typical southern hospitality greeting of "Hi honey! Sit where ever you like would you like regular or decaf?" The coffee is a little weak for my taste, but the friendliness lets me overlook it. I had a couple of scrambled eggs and a half a Belgian waffle. It was tasty and filling. I can tell the locals really love the place. read more

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Very affordable. Great food. Incredible service. Great for kids. It's not fancy, but I don't take my kids to fancy restaurants

Had an amazing breakfast at Katie's! The service was friendly and warm.. And the food was outstanding. We're going back again tomorrow!

Great food and super great service. Coffee better than Starbucks. Had western omelet yesterday and today sausage gravy. Really made well. May have pancakes tomorrow or breakfast burrito! read more

Used to be one of our favorite places. Has gone Waaay down hill. Last 3 times we've been there we've left disgusted. Food unedible 2 of the 3 times . Over billed. Waitress attitudes so bad! She snapped at me like she thought I was her unruly 2yr old when I told her I had ordered coke not coffee. The guy who used to be friendly and part of the reason we came there is no longer his cheerful self . Rude staff ,poor quality food. Just not worth it anymore. NEVER Ever again. read more

Hello fellow diners. I think that I wrote a review a couple of years ago but it's time to speak up again. I've been going to Katie's for nine and a half years now - seven days a week. Only Frank is a more faithful customer (see "Frank's Corner). The English couple are my third owners. They will be around for years to come. From the beginning, this has been a place with a dedication to friendliness. Unfaltering friendliness! I'm sure that you realize that customers can be a challenge. I'm not always fun to be around. But the servers remain cheerful and upbeat no matter what.. and I'm remembering two of them losing mothers - and customers riding out on gurneys. The food: Katie's has a couple of kitchen crews and they're great. Big menu, excellent preparation and presentation (almost always). Please remember that this is Florida and a "Western Omlette" may have a different definition down here. The service: Usually the coffee is constantly refilled and you can order "right now " or take your time. But sometimes (maybe 4% of the time) "D" or "S" will go off into another dimension for a couple of minutes. RELAX! Here's a big, big differentiator for this establishment (it may mean little to you if you're only going to visit three times during a vacation). As with many restaurants in this part of the world, Katie's has lots of regular customers who are fragile. Well, they get to know them; have their emails and phone numbers; call them; visit them; get cards signed; attend their memorials. Please don't get the idea that Katie's is just a place for "locals". It's a place where you are welcome... especially if you're just visiting. If you arrive sometime around 11:00 AM, I'll be at the second two-top on your left as you enter. I'm Richard - and I'm reading the paper and "coming around". read more

Nice little cafe with terrible service. There were two servers on duty. We noticed that one of them was really taking care of her customers and was very friendly. Unfortunately we had the other one. She should probably find another line of work. Won't be back. Won't pay for poor service. read more

We come here for breakfast at least once a week. It is the best place. They make you feel so welcome. British owners and the best of food. Come and try it for yourself you will be so pleased you did read more

Brunch was amazing! Being vegan makes eating out a challenge. But it was no problem here. The black bean burger was amazing, juicy and great flavor. The onion rings were out of this world. Hubby had the kitchen sink scrambler. Perfect for hardy eaters. The hash brown casserole was on point. Definitely will be coming back read more

Good breakfast. The home foes are the bomb. Waffle was a little plain. My husband liked his spinach omelette. Coffee is good. Only Pepsi products . read more

So, Katie's Cafe drove me into signing up for Yelp so I could write a review. No, no one there even so much as asked, but their kind, courteous service, excellent food and the home and hearth atmosphere was enough. I'm picky. After years of experience in the food service industry, I'm someone that would probably get along well with Gordon Ramsey. Not sure what that says about me, but hey! :D I always go into a new restaurant with trepidation. I normally spot a million things that make me cringe as soon as I walk through the door. Not so at Katie's and I was so pleased. It was clean and we were greeted by Tracey right away, with a huge smile and friendly conversation. Then a wonderful cup of fresh ground coffee. I only saw the bottom of my coffee mug once and that was only because it became incredibly busy in the little restaurant that feels so much like sitting in a friend's dining room. The food was amazing, delivered hot. We stuffed ourselves full and still had enough to take home for later. The prices were great on top of it all. We've been back several times now and have been treated to the same pleasant, tasty experience, no matter what we order, when we show up, whether we find Tina or Tracey manning the helm (I know there are others, we just haven't met them all yet), it's a truly positive place to be. Even some of the patrons are willing to chat with you and joke with you, only enhancing that feeling of enjoying a meal in a friend's home. This has quickly become a favored place for my husband and I and I'd highly recommend a visit for anyone wanting a truly pleasant place to visit! read more

Absolutely no clue how this place has positive reviews. We were here out of town for spring training, saw the reviews and decided to try it. It was slightly busy, typical Sunday morning, but slower than most places. No wait to be seated. Ordered food and took about 50 minutes until a waffle, a pancake, a scramble and an omelette came out. The waitress was polite but not very responsive with coffee refills. Everyone seemed very stressed while not much was being accomplished. The food itself.... horrible!! Waffle was dry and no taste. Pancake was the same. Simple tasteless bisquick mix. Scramble was literally just eggs scrambled with meats. My omelette didn't even have cheese, was dry and lacked flavor. The hash brown casserole tasted like boxed has browns. Just absolutely ruined our morning. We were late for festivities and left disappointed after such a horrible meal. Not sure what people eat here to give it such a good review, it was nasty. Do not eat here. read more

Katie's Cafe - This was chocolate milk my son ordered - Cafes Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We love going to Katie's especially since it's so close to us! The food is always fresh and the service is wonderful. Highly recommend this place for breakfast! read more

Food took way to long to receive - chicken salad was not great with little amount of cheap Iceberg lettuce - waited 35 minutes for a burger - won't be back. read more

The staff made you feel at home. The menu is quite large so there is plenty of reasonable priced meals to choose from. I chose steak and eggs both were cooked exactly the way I asked. It is a cash only restaurant with an ATM if you forget so there is convenience. read more