Went for Breakfast a long time ago and not sure why I have not been back but so far, I've been twice this week. I was in Lincolnton earlier this week because Bean Brothers across the street had road salt and I needed to get the ice off of my driveway. Picked up a 50 lb bag and another later on in the week. Each time I ate across the street at Lincoln Cafe and each time I had the Country Breakfast. Each time was closer to noon but the serve Breakfast all day. Place was very busy, but service was great and efficient, and they kept the restaurant moving. A County Breakfast or at least for me was 2 eggs, Pork Chop, they have other options as well), Hashbrown and Biscuit. Ordered Black Coffee and it was nice and fresh and no hint of being burned. A bit out of the way but still only like a mile from the Court House Square. Next time I'm going to explore the menu more and try some other items. I would have no problem recommending this place to anyone looking for a great way to start the day. read more

We had to be in the area early for an early morning appointment. Searched Yelp for breakfast options and Lincoln Cafe popped up. What a friendly little country café with excellent breakfast. Add rice and gravy as a breakfast side and folks we definitely have a winner. I will return just to have rice and gravy with my breakfast! I recommend. read more

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Excellent breakfast and outstanding service. I sat outside with my dog. The waitress brought over a bowl of water for him. I had biscuits and pepper gravy that was perfect! Cheese grits that were outstanding. I love this spot!!! Bring Fido. read more

Our first time eating at the hometown restaurant. The food was very good and we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely be back. The employees were very friendly and helpful. read more

We were in town for a morning appointment and decided to look for a local breakfast place, and avoid a chain, before driving home. We found this place while searching thru Yelp. It's not really in the center of town or on the main drag so we would've never found it by just wandering around Main Street. The parking lot had a lot of cars so we guessed it's where lots of locals go. We walked in and were told to just sit at any table. The place was maybe 2/3 full. Our server came right over and handed us the menu. She gave us 5 mins to decide on our order. They were out of orange juice so we just ordered iced tea which was very good. The noise level was pretty high and it wasn't full. They had a couple TVs on and music playing at the same time. Also there's no carpet or curtains, or soft surfaces to absorb the noise so everything just bounces everywhere . I can't imagine how loud it gets when they're packed full. We waited about 15 mins for our food. Our server was efficient and polite. My fried eggs were cooked just right and I loved that the hashbrowns were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The link sausages looked like they would be dry but they were cooked perfectly. The portion size was pretty large for me but I really enjoyed this breakfast. My husband also liked his western omelet and remarked how it was made with real ham and not luncheon meat ham. You can tell when an omelet is made with sandwich ham because they're super thin. He couldn't finish his hashbrowns because the omelet was so big and filled him up. FYI, none of the servers or employees wore masks, and we only saw a couple of elderly diners enter after we did wearing masks. We brought our own disinfectant wipes and wiped down our table and utensils ourselves because we doubted they have a covid cleaning protocol. The tables and booths are pretty close together, around 2-3 feet apart so when they're full, everyone is at arm's length. There's an outside patio with tables and chairs if you don't want to be too close or are immune suppressed but with the weather turning colder, it might be a bit uncomfortable out there. Altogether our breakfast was under $20 (not including gratuity) and we left there pretty full. The noise level was pretty high so we left right after we finished, plus as mentioned before, no one was masked and it's a closed in place. They close at 2:30pm so it's mainly breakfast and lunch there. read more

Lincoln Cafe - Western omelet with crispy Hashbrowns - New American Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

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I had the best French Toast I've ever had here. And the service was excellent. It's a small place, not fancy at all, but a warm, inviting atmosphere. I'm already planning on going back! read more

Picked up late lunch. Cube steak w/ gravy, fried okra and mashed potatoes... and the largest biscuit I have seen at any local restaurant of this type. Everything was delicious. A very home cooked meal. Staff was very friendly and even though it was a walk in and take out order, it wasn't an issue and my order was out to me in minimal time. read more

Not a bad place for breakfast. We go a few times a month. Good food and good service. Lunch is pretty good as well. read more

Food is great, cashier is friendly, but there is not nearly enough room for all the customers they have. There is rarely every enough a place to sit. read more

We were very happy to find this place while visiting thanks to Google and Yelp reviews. We were seated immediately on a Sunday morning. The waitress was excellent - very responsive, friendly and gave us some great recommendations on the menu. I had the Hungry Jack which had an incredible amount of food - eggs, homemade potatoes with onions, country ham, grits and large pancake. I added a homemade biscuit. Wow! I made a egg and ham biscuit sandwich. Could not finish it all. Great pricing, plenty of coffee refills and awesome service. Would definitely eat here again when in the area. Highly recommended. read more

Lincoln Cafe - Hungry Jack with country ham, potatoes, grits, and a side biscuit. Missing a pancake in the pic - New American Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

This was my first time eating at this establishment. The service was great and they have outside seating. The food was delicious but not greasy. Good old fashioned southern cooking. read more

Great food and service! Highly recommend. Great place right outside of downtown Lincolnton.

We ordered two hamburgers to go with mayo, lettuce and tomatos. When we took them to the elderly people to eat they only had a piece of meat and bun. I called the next day to asked about why and the manager said we don't do refunds but I will give you the lettuce and tomato. That was the most ridiculous thing I ever heard of. I called back and asked for the owner and the manager would not tell me. But did offer to make the burgers right. That's what she should have said from the beginning. read more

I like how they serve breakfast all day, you don't have to rush to get there before the cutover time most places have. The wait time can very greatly from time to time. I have waiting nearly an hour to get my food before and for simple breakfast meals it doesn't make sense. The facility is old and could use some modifications to clean it up a bit. The service is usually good but has its off days. Overall I believe it is a little pricey for some items and fair on others. read more

A friend of mine recommended this place and I finally made it this morning!!! Cute little interior, great customer service! I had the garbage plate with over-medium eggs and livermush. Soo soo soo good! The plate of food is enough for 2 people, maybe 3. Perfect southern home cooking! Will definitely be back. read more

Lincoln Cafe - Garbage plate with biscuits, over-medium eggs, livermush, cheddar cheese, country gravy, and hashbrowns. - New American Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

The food here is always amazing. Their liver mush and pecan pancakes are a must try. They're a little unorganized on the service side, as they let folks seat themselves and they don't have near enough tables for the business they do. But if you don't mind waiting, then the food makes up for it! read more

My husband and I's favorite breakfast spot in lincolnton!!! Can't beat the prices either

Best breakfast and service We go every Sunday morning for breakfast and the food is always great and the service

Great food, been going here for some time. Getting the biscuits and gravy is a must. Highly recommend!

We love their breakfasts! The pancakes are huge! Lots of choices! Prices are reasonable also . read more

Good country breakfast at a fair price. Service was excellent!! Thanks for a great experience.

Great breakfast burgers and home cooking! A little crowded but worth the wait. Down to earth local joint to eat.

Great country cooking! !!!! Would recommend. I grew up around the area and only went once bc I've heard so many good things!!!!!

Small town country restaurant. Picked my dad up to live with me and we ate here. Get the half and half.

The best burgers / lotta burgers literally anywhere in Lincolnton. Maybe the best in NC. The waitresses and staff is so nice and friendly.

Breakfast is ok. Club sandwich is good. Food is so so. No social distancing, and not one sign even suggesting that you wear a mask???

After driving past this place many, many times, on our way to Court Street Grille, and noting just how busy their parking lot is, each and every time... and consulting Yelp for insight, but having very little to go on... we decided to brave our first time out to Lincoln Cafe. There was a big payoff this time, and we have enjoyed eating here, something like 3-4 times within a couple of weeks! This place does extremely well with true short-order cooking. We have never had anything come out of the kitchen cold, when it shoulda been hot, or warm when it shoulda been cold! With most every table occupied, they can still deliver food within a very reasonable wait time, which is quite impressive. The only thing that I have seen suffer, in the slightest bit, was my iced tea went empty and I had to ask for a refill, but our waitress was not out for a smoke, she was actually back in the kitchen, helping to make sure food was being quickly taken to tables, so I can live with that. I asked, and they were quick to respond. Their cube steak with gravy and mashed potatoes are on my next-time to-do list. That looks delicious! read more

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Mmmm. No one was wearing a mask or gloves. No one was social distancing. We waited 45 minutes for our food. Do I need to say much else?

There are several small town southern eateries in Lincolnton. In addition to typical burgers, BLT, etc., these folks offer breakfast all day, and a number of plate lunches & veggie plates, which vary by day of the week. Their plate meals seem a bit tastier and less likely to be as overcooked compared to other similar cafés locally. Atmosphere? Plywood paneling and asphalt tile floors with bright fluorescent lights work well for families in after ball practice or work and for retired couples who "can't cook for two at home any cheaper..." Service is exactly what you want from the waitstaff - GRITS (girls raised in the South) - attentive and family-style friendly. Watch out! That ice cream cabinet with post-it note flavor labels by the front door may snare you before you leave. read more

Lincoln Cafe - Lincoln Cafe exterior at night; will post day shot and inside later. - New American Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

Gave it a second chance. Food is ok but not woth the wait. Over an hour both times before we got our food after the order was placed.

Service is very slow for food is mostly good when you order there. But if you take out is usually a mess by the time you get at home.

Best breakfast in town! Absolutely love it! My husband and I have breakfast dates on Friday's after work and this is our go to place!

Great home style food. The home fries were the best I have ever had. They start with baked potatoes pieces and grill them with onions and seasoning. The service was a bit slow, although I went right after church on Sunday and the place was packed. read more

Been around this town a long time. Simple fast and good. Love the staff. Clean and no fuss. Love the prices.

Awesome breakfast. The pancakes are the size of the plate and are yummy. My husband recommends the garbage plate for breakfast. My daughter highly recommends the French toast for kids! We have been searching for a great new breakfast place and I think we've found it! read more

Good breakfast Only the eggs were not fluffy, over scrambled. And they need to learn how to spell crispy!! HASBROWNS. Only place to get breakfast any time of day, that's a plus. read more

THE SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THEIR FOOD FIRST. I made the mistake the first time I went there to dine in. We arrived and 12 and left around 1:30. Ticket time was just over 48 minutes, plus the 7-10 min waiting for our drinks and to create a ticket, plus time to eat the food. Not what I was looking for when I am on my own clock. I realized the other server there was running to the kitchen asking kitchen staff how they were looking on such and such ticket, while my server was clueless that the squeaky wheel gets her food quicker. Kitchen staff would make her tickets ahead of mine. I saw 5 different tables who came in 20 (yes twenty) minutes after me get their hot food ahead of me. The food was a 5 Star based on places I have eaten in Lincolnton. Today I grabbed something to-go and beat the long wait. Food was good. Mac and cheese tasted like it was topped with American cheese which was pretty disgusting but still better than the home places Mac and cheese. I gave this a two star because something needs to be done about ordering. You wouldn't have 45 min ticket times if servers weren't running the kitchen. Cut that shit out and bring order to the restaurant. read more

This is a great little place for nuthin' fancy, but good Southern home style food. Notable are the burgers, especially the Carolina style with chili, slaw and onions, the Cat Head biscuits, macaroni and cheese and the chicken salad. Their sweet tea is delicious. If the weather is nice, you can dine outside at the umbrella tables. They serve breakfast all day, which is always a plus! read more

Excellent food at reasonable prices! The meals are large and delicious. I order the Garbage omelette and it was very tasty. The people are friendly and the cozy. A great southern cafe house! read more

Lincoln Cafe - I couldn't even finish my breakfast - New American Near Me - Lincolnton, North Carolina

Today I thoroughly enjoyed a great meal from Lincoln Cafe. Delicious tender country style steak and gravy. The sides were their wonderful coleslaw and collard greens. Those collards were the absolute best I've ever eaten in all my years! Super good and highly appreciated by this country boy! Thanks so very much! Wouldn't mind a big plate of those fantastic collards! read more