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    Luke's Cafe

    4.0 (65 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Quiet
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    One of my avocado toasts. They're not messing around with this toast!
    Lindsay K.

    I love the new location! I hadn't been to Luke's in years, and I believed they moved a few blocks closer into town, still off of Hwy 51. It is in a strip mall so there is still a parking lot. The new space is bright, sunny, and airy and has a lovely atmosphere. There are booths and tables, as well as a small bar toward the back (I don't think they have a liquor license, so maybe a "counter" would be a better term?). I was told by a local to sit toward the back in the winter because the cold air tends to rush in. Our server was super nice, and for a Thursday afternoon the place was pretty crowded, which I love to see at small local businesses! Also, I love (LOVE) any place that allows me to get weekday breakfast later in the day. I ordered the avocado toast special. I'd been debating between that and the usual breakfast I order everywhere of scrambled eggs, potatoes, and toast. I'm usually underwhelmed by avocado toast out at restaurants as I find them bland and unfilling. But I saw a photo of the Luke's avocado toast and it was calling to me. And oh my word it did not disappoint. I will always order this. It was amazing. It was not just a small plate of a piece of toast with avocado etc on it like you often see overpriced at other breakfast spots. This was two sizeable pieces of avocado toast and each had an egg to your style on top. And then there were hashbrowns in the middle of the two pieces of toast on my plate. For a very reasonable price! I was starving when I came here, and I rarely leave breakfast leftovers. However, I was full. I managed to eat a full avocado toast and the hashbrowns. I had to bring the second avocado toast home. The toast itself was delicious, and actually had lovely flavor to it with the feta and pico. This might be one of my new favorite breakfasts. I came here with a friend who has to eat gluten free, and she said this is one of the few places nearby where she can get gluten free pancakes. The "side" gluten free pancakes that came out were absolutely enormous, too. She tried a bite just to taste it, and said they were delicious. The rest had to go home with her for later as the omelet filled her up. I did like the way they tri-folded their omelets on the plate. I'm not typically an omelet person, and I don't know if I'll be able to pass up the avocado toast next time, but the omelet looked good and I'd consider trying the veggie omelet for sure! Highly recommend checking Luke's out in their new location and deciding for yourself.

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    Shawn P.

    Ordered takeout thru Doordash for some brekky in bed this morning while my husband and I watch some Sunday morning football! Our skillets hit the spot. Luke's is a classic breakfast joint and never disappoints!

    California Skillet scrambled with pancakes
    Brenda T.

    We were impressed with fresh ingredients and modern presentation of comfort food. The staff was friendly and kept our coffee cups filled! I'm tempted to add a wall mural opposite the windows to funkify the restaurant's vibe.

    Avocado BLT with sweet potato fries
    Maeghan N.

    Quaint local owned cafe inside an old Dairy Queen building. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Service is friendly and quick, and food is hot and tasty. Parking lot needs repaying, but restaurant does not own the property so that's the landlord's fault. Great place to support a small business!

    Heather N.

    I'm sure when it first opened, it was phenomenal. I drive past it everyday and finally stopped for breakfast. It's in an old fast food building, and it appears they did some remodeling to make it very homey inside. It's quaint, lots of booths along the outer walls, but some tables in the middle... not a ton of space for larger parties. However, somewhere down the line, none of that was kept up. I found ants on my table, so I checked the floor, it was CAKED with gunk. Booths had rips all over them. Food was good, but I literally never saw my server after that. I had to flag down the person who had just gotten there to try and settle my bill. I've tried it, I'm good.

    Puddy M.

    Your neighborhood brunch spot! Always a good spot to grab breakfast! Everything is tasty and fulfilling! All the staff are friendly and welcoming.

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    Angela S.

    Breakfasts items we're great, large portions and service was quick. Coffee came right away, mix-ins on the the table and refills were frequent. Place was packed and you can tell it's got a regular crowd. Decent prices on food. Comfortable dining room seating, but a little tight. Bathrooms can use a major upgrade. Flooring was like an old Hardee's or McDonald's.

    Veggie skillet no cheese and toast.

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    Very welcoming! And every meal we've enjoyed here is above and beyond -- often enough for leftovers, twice.

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    Very delicious food. Got helped and acknowledged as soon as we sat down. Would 100% recommend!!

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    The food here is amazing! Great waitstaff and very nice. It is great place to eat with friends or family. The Oreo pancakes are AMAZING!

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    Been going here for the past 2 years. Breakfast food is the best around. Service had always been exceptional.

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    Nice place for breakfast and lunch. Large menu, daily specials and pie! Very family friendly.

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    7 years ago

    Best breakfast I've had in a long time. The skillets are AMAZING! Prices are great, service is great. We love going to Luke's for breakfast.

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