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

An above average diner experience. If you've been to a breakfast/brunch spot before then you know what to expect, but Luke's was very well lit and clean inside with stellar service. The coffee was pretty good for a diner. I don't think you'd be disappointed stopping in here for a bite to eat. read more

Stopped by Luke's Cafe in McFarland for a weekday breakfast while needing to pass some time in the area. This experience is as basic as it gets, so fine if that's what you're looking for. Fast, easy, and nothing fancy. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Luke's Cafe - Front of Building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McFarland, Wisconsin

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Ive been going to Luke's for years and have always had great experiences. Until today. I ordered the sirloin (rare) and eggs for breakfast. When it came, the waitress asked me to check the cook to make sure it was right. The meat looked odd to me but I cut into it. The center looked odd, but it was rare, but not the right kind of rare. She left and I tasted it. It was not beef. And I realized that was why it looked odd and the center cut looked odd. It was pork steak. When the waitress came back she asked how things were and I asked what was on the menu, that I thought I had been given pork steak. She said beef sirloin, but that she would ask. I heard her ask the cook, "Luke". When she came back I was told that no, I had been given beef steak. I regret not taking a picture. Looking at it you could tell it was not beef but pork. Cutting it you could tell. And definitely by tasting. I had been prepared to simply eat it but when Luke doubled down and insisted it was beef I was irritated. I wasn't charged for the meal, but I was given a bill for my fountain drink, $3 plus. I was then offered a complimentary piece of pie, which I turned down. Won't be returning. The lack of respect he has for his customers is shocking and disappointing. read more

Very friendly waitress. Very clean. Average omelet. Nicely served and prompt I will return to try some of the specialty pancakes. read more

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. read more

Luke's Cafe - California Skillet scrambled with pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McFarland, Wisconsin

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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! read more

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Luke's Café was recommended to us by our dentist office after our visit. This was our first time here and we are so glad we took their recommendation. I had the Mediterranean omelette which came with hashbrowns and a side of pancakes. My wife had the Gyro breakfast bowl, also with a side of pancakes. The food was well prepared and came out in a timely manner. What really impressed us was the bright atmosphere and the friendly staff. We highly recommend Luke's café if you are in the McFarland area. read more

Trusted breakfast standard WITH GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS, generous portions and friendly service. Walk off breakfast on the path across 51 - cross carefully. read more

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. read more

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Service is fabulous, very friendly staff, smiling faces! The food is served quick, hash browns cold, egg shells in my omelette, minimal hollandaise sauce, nobody visited our table to ask for coffee refill. Never again, that's all!! read more

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

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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. read more

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The food is pretty good. My only complaint is that it's a bit fast and that I wish we weren't rushed quite as much but it was still pretty good. The service is relatively good and the ambience is like a diner so it's pretty cool in there I guess but if you're around, it would be a good place to stop by and get some pancakes. read more

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

I have been here multiple times and each time is just as good as the previous! I love that breakfast can be ordered any time. The menu has a variety of sandwich, wrap, salad options for lunch. In addition, Luke's has homemade pies. My husband recently ordered the snickers pie and loved every bite. I recommend this place for a casual breakfast or lunch. read more

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!

In terms of small mom and pop shop cafes go this place was great! Not the best breakfast joint I have been to or one I would rave about....but as far as good food, great service, quick service, affordability and being close by home.....this is a good suggestion. My family and I came in at 10am and found the place pretty slow. We ordered up and were served within 20 minutes for 7 people party. I got the veggie skillet minus cheese with sourdough toast for $9 which for the portion (smaller than I am used to with San Diego breakfast portions I guess) was worth the money. It tasted amazing and hit the spot I will say that much. Very kind waitstaff and accurate ordering for us all for such a big party always a plus. My sisters signature french toast looked outstanding and the hotcakes most of the group got as a side item smelled soooo good! I don't do any flour products so could not sample those to offer any feedback here sadly, sorry folks! Let your eyes be the judge on that. If your in the McFarland area and want a good breakfast spot (only do breakfast and lunch) for cheap prices......then this is your go-to joint. read more

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Always a breakfast go to when we want to stay close to home. Service has always been good as well as quick. Can be quite crowded on weekends. read more

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

I have stopped in a couple times to check this place out as it was recommended by co-worker's. I had one of the best hot roast beef sandwiches with mashed potatoes that I have had in 20 years. My only regret is that I ordered the half order...lol The place is small but a friendly staff and very clean dining area made for a nice experience. We stopped back the second time to try the breakfast menu and were not disappointed at all. Hot and fresh food will never go out of style. Give this nice family restaurant a try! read more

Luke's is a great place to eat breakfast and lunch. The food is made to order and always hot! The food is fresh. The restaurant is covid friendly and the staff are wonderful! read more

Luke's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McFarland, Wisconsin

Came here this morning with my dad, and it was another great breakfast at Luke's Cafe! I got the veggie scramble and he got the country skillet - both did not disappoint. The food came with a side of pancakes which are delicious, and the perfect size. The hostess was friendly and attentive, always willing to re-fill our coffees. If you hang around for a bit, you might even get to hear some chatter from the local regulars. This place is a little gem in McFarland! read more

I ordered the food online and was there 3 minutes before the website said my order would be done. My food was all ready which i was impressed about because it was a little busier this morning. I got home not even 5 minutes after i picked up my food and started eating. The chicken tenders were good but the fries were mushy and inedible and the Turtle pancakes were a dry and sticky texture. I was really looking forward to my meal and was left really disappointed. read more

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

Luke's has consistently good diner food and it is near where I live. When I visited over the summer and earlier this fall the staff had Covid precautions in place. Not today! Never mind that Dane County has a mask mandate in place for another week. The waitress who took our order and served us was unmasked -- no mask in sight while she took her order, and a fresh surgical mask worn under her chin when she brought our food out, asked how our food was and when she dropped off the receipt. Do you really think I enjoy being breathed on? It was stupid, rude and disrespectful. And I loved how she stood at the counter and ate her food, chewing with her mouth open, facing the diners. I doubt I will return here. In addition to the clueless, maskless waitress, two other staff members struggled to remember that masks work best when they cover the holes in your face that you breathe in and out of. Good food. Zero regard for your health. read more

We've eaten here 5 or 6 times and enjoy the food including the pancakes, benedicts, and scramblers. It's kind of a simple/classic place so I can see why occasionally someone with modern standards is expecting an more chic menu or newer flooring. But for our family we're happy with it. Breakfast out here is always a treat. read more

A great place to get breakfast with the family. The wait staff is always more than kind and the kitchen staff consistently provides generous portions. The food and coffee is always quality and there is plenty of good conversation to be had with the locals! Lastly, I often hear many good things about Luke's pies! read more

Coffee- not great, good price, bottomless Veggie benedict- available as half order! Which I love, BUT Hollandaise not good. First egg hard cooked second egg less than done... hashbrowns quite good Lumberjack scramble- really good actually Waffle- not crisp... not awful and the strawberries she promised were fresh were in a weird sauce not fresh as pictured in the menu Could use- -could use some booths :) -was a bit cold Final: It was hit and miss. I'll try again once more... though next time maybe just a veggie omlet. read more

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First breakfast not at home in some time, first time at this establishment. Food was great: Plates were full, meal was hot and fresh. Service was great: Friendly, helpful, what I feel was their regular service only with mask. Outdoor seating was clean, well spaced, and appreciated. We chose here this day because they have outdoor seating. Large menu- will go again to work my way through it. read more

Not sure what to give Luke's. I've been here a few times and service and food have been all over the board and inconsistent. Classic breakfast food for cheap. Sometimes the food comes out perfect and just the way you ordered it, other times... not so much. Service is always odd. Very nice people, but... strange people. Thank you for my breakfast, now let me eat in peace. I'm not very interested in hearing about your drunken weekend. I'll give Luke's another go, but that's about all.. not a huge fan, but don't hate it. read more

Yuck. First impression: empty parking lot when the brunch spot across the street was packed. Not a good sign. After entering I was put off by the menu; menu was five or six pages long packed full of traditional breakfast items. I wanted something healthy, so I ordered off the delight menu. What I received was a massive omelette topped with a ton of cheese and a huge helping of hash browns. The flavor was mediocre and it didn't seem one bit healthy. Simply put, if you want sub-par, greasy diner food, this is the place for you. If you'd like a meal that is better than something you can make at home, find another spot. Because the price you'll pay for the quality you'll get is not worth it in my book. read more

Solid breakfast! Simple old school kitchen style offering large portions, resonable prices and friendly staff. The only area for improvement is the quality of the coffee - it was very watered down and rather undrinkable read more

Luke's Cafe - Chicken fried steak with eggs and pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McFarland, Wisconsin

Great little joint. Breakfast was prepared quickly and was delicious. The portions were generous and reasonably priced. Kids got a great Mickey pancake and bacon and it was huge. Wait staff was super friendly and fast. We will come again for sure. read more

My husband and I stopped in here the day after Christmas. They were slightly busy but we got a table right away. We both ordered a skillet with pancakes and it was amazing!! We even had enough leftovers for breakfast the next day! We are happy to have something go into this space that seems to be doing so well! We always love supporting local businesses also. We will definitely be going back! read more

Luke's Cafe - Delicious skillets!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McFarland, Wisconsin

The staff was friendly and service prompt. We tried the meat lovers skillet, meat lovers breakfast, and a chocolate chip pancake with whipped cream. All of our food was prepared as ordered and tasty. Luke's is your typical American style cafe/diner. The food was good, but there wasn't really anything that set this place apart from any other roadside diner. It's nice to have a good comfort breakfast food spot in McFarland though. I'd go back. read more

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.

My boyfriend and I had been wanting to come here for quite some time, so we decided to go on Valentine's day. The place was busy for a little diner, but they had seats open, it wasn't noisy, and despite them being busy the staff were still fast and friendly. We had cheese curds as an appetizer and it was a big helping for the price of them. He ordered the steak and eggs with pancakes and I had the spartan scramble with pancakes and strawberries; they were both large helpings so we couldn't finish our food. The eggs on both our plates, and his steak, was cooked to perfection, but his hashbrowns were under seasoned. Out of all our food, we enjoyed the pancakes the most. They're very good, and that's coming from a waffle person! However, the food isn't spectacular. It's average mom and pop food that you can get at any diner in Wisconsin, and that's why I'm giving the restaurant three stars. The experience was nice and I don't regret going there for Valentine's day, but the only thing we'll go back for is the pancakes. read more