Had brunch at this cozy little restaurant in Rowlett that is only open for breakfast and lunch. I love their buttermilk pancakes and since i rarely eat them I usually order the traditional American breakfast with scramble egg, hash browns and a stack and two buttermilk pancakes... all very good. But today I tried their Mexican chorizo skillet with hash browns mixed with chorizo, onions, green peppers, jalapeños and cheese topped with two easy over eggs, a side of homemade salsa and much to my surprise I got and additional breakfast side of fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Seems like an odd combination but the sweet and savory mixed really well together. Great breakfast spot! read more

Lakewood Cafe - Mexican Chorizo Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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Not the best, but not worst... Simply mediocre. Most people could probably do better and cook their breakfast at home. Customer service is probably the only reason I have them 3 stars read more

Lakewood Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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usually this place is pretty good. my wife and I ate there yesterday and it was horrid. I had eggs Benedict and she ordered 1 biscuit and gravy. they brought mine out, and said hers would be right there. I was almost done with my breakfast by the time she got her single biscuit and gravy. Our drinks were never refilled. By the time we got home, we were scrambling for the bathrooms. The food made us both sick all afternoon. We will not be returning.! read more

My family and I have been coming here for years, and I can't believe I never left a review ‍. Almost every Friday morning since 2019, we've been greeted with Kristina's amazing service and delicious food. There's always friendly regulars at the table, and a very clean restaurant. The menu has many options, though our family tends to stick to ordering the same things every week. Either way, we love it here and definitely recommend! read more

The food was good. The service was great. Clean cafe. Busy but was seated right away. read more

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Customer service was top tier, place was clean and clearly well kept by the owners. Food was great and came out quick. 10/10 read more

Lakewood Cafe - Hash Browns 2 Eggs Any Style Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Great food awesome stuff prices are reasonable. I've been there twice and will continue to go when I'm in the area.

Excellent food and staff. I visit frequently - once or twice a week - mostly breakfast.

I'm there for Wednesday morning meeting with a group. Our waitress goes above and beyond and the food is always great.

This is my second trip to Lakewood Cafe and it was just as good the second time. Waitress took my order and kept my coffee full. The food was cooked well and there was plenty. I was there early so it wasn't packed. I'll be back. read more

Lakewood Cafe - The coffee was good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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Basic greasy breakfast, coffee is pretty rough, server was really nice when we could actually hear what she was saying over the excessively loud music from the kitchen that they believe everyone wants to hear instead of being able to talk to anyone at your table. The cashier in the other hand instead of being polite and asking me how my meal was, instead thought reminding me that the coffee cup in my hand was their cup, twice, as though I was planning to take it to the local pawn shop later.. If I were desperate to eat and it were the only place open, I would either pass or fast, not sure. Sorry no food pictures here, just boring, and greasy. read more

Lakewood Cafe - Dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Back in 2017 I wrote a review. The place has stepped up its game; looks a lot better, the service is just fine, I didn't see any unhappy people at tables, the place was packed. The food was good. I think they even updated the booths. We have only been there for breakfast which never disappoints. Hoping to make it over there for lunch this week (oh the silverware was shiny too :-) read more

Great food. We had the meat omlette with corned beef beef hash and rye. All were delicious. The omlette is big and totally filling. Also had the chicken fried steak with mash and green beans . Grean beans came with fresh tomatoes on it which added a freshness to the dish. Steak was cook to perfection and had an appropriate amount of gravy. The mash had a flavor of some herb i couldnt quite make out. Not bad tho. Service was super fast and the place is very clean. read more

We wanted great breakfast with delicious fresh not frozen offerings, Lakewood Cafe- Rowlett did not dissapoint. We arrived early Saturday morning so seated quickly. Between the extensive menu offerings and the convenient plackard of popular sides on each table/booths we were ready when the waitress arrived, who was very helpful with our decisions. Our table ordered and enjoyed fantastic Pecan Belgium waffles, fluffy scrambled eggs, nice size sausage patties not the tiny ones other establishments served. Soft tasty cinnamon French toast was YUMMO, a side of fresh fruit (cup) and WARM syrup was spot on. The true test for my mom was the coffee- smooth, not bitter or weak nor a need for the fancy extras. The restaurant is rather small but was filled with families and what appeared to be quite a few "regulars". We noticed how quickly tables were cleared and cleaned. A wonderful experience all around. We plan on coming back for lunch to check out the burgers. read more

I had the Reuben sandwich. My wife had the patty melt. The food was superb. Maddie, the waitress was great.

Very unwelcome feeling from the manager! We were sat, served drinks and there for several minutes about to place our order with our lovely waitress when this lady popped up to ask if our 7 pound, 15 week old, havenese puppy (who was in a carrier, hadn't made one noise and was seen by the staff at the front desk when we asked for a booth because we have a puppy, the gentlemen who sat us saw her and our waitress saw her and not one word from any of them) was a service animal. Of course I am not going to lie, so I said no. I asked why no one notified us before we were sat and she replied with "I don't know but we don't allow pets unless they're service animal." She said "you don't have to pay for the drinks, be it can't be here". So we left. I get some places don't allow pets and I normally wouldn't bring her but we're in town for a family illness and had no real choice. They could've let us know when we first got there, before sitting down, in a much less disruptive way and we would've gladly gone somewhere else. We will definitely never return. Thank you for making us feel so welcome in Rowlett, Texas. read more

LUNCH & DINNER is back at Lakewood Cafe! Clean & comfy place, wish it was bigger because Lakewood is popular! Staff is very pleasant & helpful, and happy to serve great food. The kitchen knows how to cook, and whoever orders the produce finds the best veggies & greens I have seen at any restaurant! I came here for breakfast, but saw the menu had Mediterranean Salad. Well, no doubt these cooks can sling a great salad, and that is what I got. Grilled, sliced chicken breast, on top of a perfect mixture of greens & salad veggies, topped with Feta cheese & Kalamata olives. A simple Balsamic & olive oil dressing made this a zesty & delicious salad. This place is crazy-busy on weekends with locals & their families! The mall owner should help them expand the floorspace. Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner, you can bet on Lakewood Cafe in Rowlett, TX, if a table is open. You can order takeout! read more

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I have had the opportunity to come to this store/restaurant on a weekly basis. I can tell you that the service is beyond impeccable. Our waitress, Christina, knows every person in our 6-10 people party and knows what we drink and what we eat by heart. I order the Chorizo Skillet. I love that the jalapeños that are added to this dish. The skillets are very tasty and amazing. Pancakes are amazing and flavorful. There is something put in that makes them taste wonderful. I hope that you have a chance to get here. read more

I wish i would have taken photos, but trust me delish!!! Blueberry pancakes actually had blueberries, chicken & waffles-crispy chicken and huge waffles & i had chicken fried steak & eggs-yes! Actual steak & breaded and fried-not frozen "meat" with breading that you find in the frozen section, had the gravy on the side it was perfect too!!! The breakfast potatoes were had by all & my son (the picky one) had his, mine & more. Service was great & clean place. We went on Saturday morning about 8:45 and no crowd! Highly recommend & we will be going back! read more

I was between a rock and a hard place. It was Sunday and I was out of town. I didn't want to dine in, but I was starving. In smaller towns like this (I am from an even smaller one) no one seems to want to wear masks (MASKS ARE NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE OR INDICATOR, FRIENDS!!! - though I also understand that it is a choice). I witnessed that going through town, and I was still taken aback. My tactic? Find the place open that would give me a (decently) healthy and nutritious option that had the most empty parking lot. I found this place. When I got in, there was a wait, though that was because they were seating every other table, which I appreciated. The staff was in masks and gloves, which I also appreciated. My wait was about 10 mins, which wasn't bad. They had a designated seating area, which was nice. The hostess was sweet as could be. The server - even better! She offered suggestions, complimented my choice and welcomed me when she approached. LOVE IT about smaller/mid size towns like this. CHECK OUT MY PICTURE OF MY MEAL!!!! I ordered the Tuscan Panini. To most, it likely looks like the least of the menu options, but it was delicious! The bread may not look like it, but it was like a cloud, and warm. The veggies were certainly fresh, but in house, the cheese was real, and the hash browns (which were what I chose as my "one side") were not greasy, but crisp. It also didn't look like much on the plate but was so filling. I 86'd the pesto mayo, but the sandwich was far from from dry. I really enjoyed my visit to this place, and will certainly return - unless I master making it at home, but even then I may because the menu had so many good looking option I want to see what else they have to offer. THANK YOU to this wonderful cafe! read more

Lakewood Cafe - Tuscan Panini (comes with 1 side) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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I tried this place last Saturday, virtually no wait but I was eating by myself. I ordered Poppas Breakfast; it was good, came with eggs, sausage, and pancakes. Pancakes were great, sausage was sausages. the only thing I had an issue with was the cheese on my scrambled eggs it had a weird nasty taste. when I ate pieces of the egg without the cheese the eggs tasted fine. other than that the food is good, service is great and people are nice. read more

Lakewood Cafe - pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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I love this place so so much!! The onion rings were super crispy and the toasted part of the club sand-which was amazing! The food portion was a ton too so I would DEFINITELY recommend this place. I will definitely come here with my family or friends!! read more

Lakewood Cafe - Club Sandwhich and Onion Rings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I ordered 2 skillets. The amount was laughable for $15+ each. At least the Chorizo skillet had 2 eggs. The hobo skillet did not. It barely had any onio read more

Lakewood Cafe - Choriza Chorizo Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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Great breakfast! Eggs, bacon and an English muffin ! Waitress was very kind and fast. Would go again. Why go fast food when we have such a nice cafe?? read more

Always a great spit for a hot, delicious breakfast! On this visit, Elise and the team took great care of us! Bacon always crispy, never greasy! The eggs & pancakes are fluffy, and the grits buttery! Top it all off with the incredible service from Elise and wooooow factor in progress!!!!!!! read more

One of the best burger and bun I've had in a while. Burger was flavorful and juicy. Best n was fresh and toasted. I had the mushroom Swiss burger. We also had a delicious Reuben and another cheeseburger. Service was also outstanding. We would highly recommend. read more

My wife and I stopped by for breakfast today. The store wasn't very busy yet, so we were seated quickly. Our server greeted us and took our order. We waited about the average time you would expect for our meal to arrive. It look delicious and it was. Only problem my wife's breakfast skillet was warm at best. I had chicken fried steak and it was hot, but hash browns and eggs were again warm at best. My grits were just plain COLD! They wouldn't even melt the butter I put in them. The 3 stars are for service and taste, food temperature needs work! read more

3.5 stars Nice atmosphere. Friendly waiter. Not too busy. Minus half a star for the service. Despite being initially really friendly and attentive, the waiter never checked on us again after we got our food. Minus one star for the food. The cfs was cooked perfectly. The hash browns were crisp and golden. The over medium eggs were exactly the right level of doneness. The biscuit was browned just so. And I had to add more salt to them all than I've ever added to any meal ever.* It's as if they had never heard of using salt IN the food they prepare. Cooking WITH salt is very different from adding salt later. It takes less and flavors the food more, and it's spread more evenly throughout the dish. If they used salt in their cooking, it would easily have been 4.5 stars. Easily. ======= *Yes, I can taste things. No, I haven't lost my taste or smell from COVID. read more

Came back and tried something different. Went with my usual of Florentine Eggs Benedict (regular with spinach), which comes with a side of hash brown (or grits). Everything came out real quickly! Eggs benedict were good. The hollandaise sauce was not was I was used to but I can't pinpoint was it was exactly. The hash browns were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and potato-y on the inside. Just seemed like it wasn't salted, but nothing salt and ketchup can't fix. We enjoyed and appreciated Kirk's great service as well as everyone else who kept our coffee and water filled. Will probably be back whenever we're in the area again. read more

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It pains me to go so low on Lakewood Cafe after reading so many positive reviews. Our waitress had to leave abruptly and did not place our order with the kitchen, so we sat for several minutes before the manager approached us with the bad news. Ok- so I accepted the personal emergency, error and apology. We sat for awhile longer and when food finally arrived it was cold. The pancakes and toast would not melt the butter. I gave up after that- nothing like cold food served on a cold rainy day. Even with the 25% discount I was very unhappy. That said- I'll still give them another try. The place was packed and either Rowlett has few good restaurants or some people really like the food. I'll try to be the latter! What could go wrong? read more

Service was off. He had to be reminded we wanted coffee, both plates came out with errors. That being said, it was good food at a reasonable price. I had the two egg combination and they let me substitute cinnamon swirl French toast for the toast/biscuit/pancake option. Eggs were good, hash browns crispy, bacon crispy too. The French toast was yummy and they gave me two slices, which was plenty. He got the biscuits and gravy - couldn't find it in the menu but the lady next to us had it. He said ir was good but he'd get the gravy on the side because it ended up soggy. The food came out quick - which is why the plate errors weren't a huge deal. read more

This place was the perfect to have our brunch. My friend and I had egg Benedict with hash brown, Mexican Omelet with grit, and chicken fried steak with fried okra and hash brown! A lot of options and choices~ Egg Benedict was good . For the Mexican Omelet with grit, Omelet was kind of spicy that I was looking for. If you like the spicy food, I would recommend this Omelet! It was first time to try the grit. I can say it was the soul food. I liked it! Chicken fried steak and fried okra were my favorite!!!! I couldn't stop digging that food. Chicken fried steak with gravy made crispy, tender, and soft. It goes really well. The food wasn't that salty and greasy than other. I could feel my tummy was very happy and comfortable after having these food. Staff was very friendly and polite. Overall, big portions of food with great quality! Nice staff! This place made my day! :D I'll be back with my family! read more

Lakewood Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Lakewood is my favorite place to go for breakfast/brunch in the Rowlett area! Everything I've had here has been amazing! If you love a strong cup of coffee in the morning with great food, this is the place to go! My all time favorite is the meat lovers skillet! The chicken fried chicken, and cinnamon swirl French toast are my other go to breakfast/brunch options! You will not be disappointed! read more

Lakewood Cafe - Meat lovers skillet with over easy eggs & blueberry pancakes, and the two by four (2 bacon, 2 sausage patties, 2 eggs, 2 pancakes) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I ordered the turkey wrap and fries Fries were good but the wrap was soooo bad. Horrible flavor and the slices of turkey gross I don't even know what to say except it was bad....only 2 stars because the fries were edible. read more

My husband and I have eaten here a few times. It's always delicious! The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is clean.

Best breakfast restaurant in Rowlett. This place never disappoints. I've had different items on the menu and have been pleased every time, the serving size is also perfect. read more

Lakewood Cafe - Veggie skillet with sausage and jalapeños - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Had BLT w fries and an Arnold Palmer. BLT was very dry. Bread over toasted. Worst thing, very little bacon. Fried were good. Arnold Palmer tasted like sweet tea. While service was ok, ambiance of a deserted bus station. read more

Finally tried this cafe, as I've heard a lot about it and then saw the business on Yelp. Not too bad. The price for all 5 of us was tha BOMB! $32 + we tipped well. All of us had drinks. I will say the large chocolate milk can easily pass for a kids size. I was surprised when our waitress said they have a smaller chócate milk and ours were considered large. You don't get refills but she was so sweet and just gave my husband another one because he had already drank it before our food even came out. My oldest son is particular on textures and such so he didn't like the pancakes. He loved their waffles! My daughter ate her pancakes with no probs. My smallest son loves eggs so ate the scrambled eggs from each siblings plate because they didn't want eggs. The kids plates came with pancakes, egg and either a choice of 2 strips of bacon or sausage. $6.99 I believe. I just swapped the pancake out for the waffle for my oldest son. Hubbs ordered the chicken fried steak which comes with hash browns, eggs and choice of bread/biscuit. Pretty good, I tried a few bites of his CFS. I had stuffed cream cheese, strawberry crepes. The cream cheese is homemade and a little rich for me but not too shabby. All about your sugar liking. Fruit was fresh. Service was great. I must add that we are the family that must entertain others too because the table next to us kept staring and our waitress was raving over our kiddos headphones and also complimented our little. I will say that the hubbs and I had some giggles of our own. Check ya boogies peeps. It threw me off when I ordered, seeing that sucker holding on for dear life! Yes. Our waitress. But hey! It happens. My hubbs told me to tell her as we giggled again and I was like, "No". We will be back to try other dishes. It's a keeper when the oldest agrees to want to go back:-) 3/6/18 Our server clarified that it was her nose ring that popped out and definitely not a boogie, lol. I was thankful for the clarity and she was apologetic. I told her I appreciated her reaching out to me and no need to apologize if it was jewelry but that was very professional to clear this up:) read more

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Don't take your kids here for breakfast the staff get annoyed by kids taping on the table or making noise other then that the food was okay

Lakewood Cafe is a great little diner style restaurant tucked into the corner of a strip mall. They have a great selection of diner style favorites. There is sure to be something for anyone. We went for breakfast the other day. We are transitioning back to a vegetarian lifestyle and they had several good options on the menu. I had the Omelet with mushrooms and my wife had the Veggie Skillet Breakfast. Served with toast and a side of grits it made for a great breakfast. Service was quick and friendly. No wait to be seated. A much better alternative to the Mc Donald's that is close by. The prices are similar but the quality is so much better at Lakewood. read more