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    Michael's Cafe

    3.8 (261 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MICHAEL'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Avocado Benedict 8.9/10
    Richard R.

    In here quite a few more times and the food is always excellent and the waiter or waitress. I've gotten has always been fun and cheerful. If you haven't been here, it's definitely worth a shot. Everything I've had on the menu has been delicious!

    Classic
    Patty B.

    Ambiance was casual. This place is like the TARDIS. It's bigger on the inside. Busy on a Sunday, seems like a locals favorite. Service was outstanding. Quick coffee refills, friendly staff. Food was good breakfast noms. Ernie had Steak and Eggs and enjoyed it. I had oatmeal, side of bananas was plentiful. And the OMELETTES that I saw them serving looked really good! I'm having one next time. We got seated quickly and our beverages. Taking our order took a few minutes but they were very busy and the coffee pot stopped by frequently. We would definitely come back.

    #7 Chilaquiles with Steak
    Sasha S.

    Best restaurant i've been in a while. This Marilyn Monroe themed restaurant has great ambience friendly service and amazing food!

    Gene L.

    This place was recommended by our friends who live in Cathedral City for breakfast. We are glad to have come here - probably one of the best road trip breakfasts we've had ever. There is a lot of food to choose from, including omelletes, sandwiches, salads, pancakes, and deli food like chicken salad or tuna salad. My husband got the Breakfast special #5, which has 2 eggs any style, hash browns, 2 sausages and toast. I got the California chicken sandwich which has grilled chicken on a bun (I substituted for sourdough bread), with bacon, avocado, onions, tomato and lettuce, and a side (I got cole slaw). The atmosphere is old school diner with the diner counter in the center of the room. Parking is super easy and plentiful. The space isn't too loud, but pretty full on a Sunday morning. The service is fantastic. Friendly and calm. The price is very reasonable. Would come back here!

    Bread was overly toasted couldnt cut it!

    Horrible service, servers are not attentive nor friendly, dont even come around. I was sitting down for 5minutes no server greeted us nor drinks were taken. A couple that got there after us got their drinks and food before we did. Food quality was terrible looks like potatoes looked like the frozen bag not fresh.

    Elvira G.

    Very quick service. Clean and inviting. No coffee this morning. Breakfast was a 3.5. Good toast, eggs and bacon. Extra crispy hashbrowns looked tasty but were burnt. Corned beef hash underwhelming, fresh but really more like minced, soft corned beef. Will try again but get hash browns, not extra crispy and definitely not the hash. Quantity and prices excellent. Recommend. ~EG Eats

    Novia E.

    If you're a fan of classics, you absolutely need to try the Old Country Steak at this local diner. Also, we saw a lot of regulars when we went there. I think that's a green light for a great diner. When you see folks coming back again and again, you know you've stumbled upon something special. Also, the vibe has an inviting and warm atmosphere despite the summer heat. Service was kinda slow when we came in, and parking was pretty easy as they have their own lot

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    Good service, good food, reasonable prices, casual setting. I will go back. Patio seating out front isn't great...but it's okay.

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    Always consistent. Good food at reasonable prices. Fast and friendly staff. This is our go o place for breakfast or brunch.

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    Great Bfast and excellent service! A definite hidden gem and must do for Bfast while in Cathedral!

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    Service is great they greed the moment they see you breakfast is great very clean I highly recommend MICHAEL'S

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