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Mid Way Cafe

4.3 (59 reviews)
InexpensiveDiners, American
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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MID WAY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for kids

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Sunny L.

What a great small cafe / diner HUGE menu stoped in for a early dinner and the place was packed with local and to go orders that's when you know the food is going to be good!! Monica served our drinks quickly and kept checking on us until we were ready and thought out the meal Fried mushroom apps crispy and served with tomato sauce SOD was creamy crab and was hot and yummy Homemade Greek salad dressing and they also sell it in mason jars for you to bring home Cheese burger with lots of wedge fries No soggy buns or fries just the way it should be. Fried chicken dinner with hot beets and mash again all done right This will be our new stop as we are driving through. Many yummy homemade desserts to choose from that are on display

Starr M.

Very lovely. It had a vibe that reminded me of the Midwest. The food was phenomenal but the waitress didn't seem like she cared about us and she seemed unappreciative of us even though we tipped good when she wasn't exactly keeping good eye on us. Still a great place though!

Farmer's skillet and French toast
Ashlee D.

My husband and I just moved to town so we decided to try this place. It's very small town and felt like we were back in time. Not a bad thing though: everyone seemed to know each other and the wait staff were very friendly. It is cash only. I got the farmers hot plate (forgot the actual name) which was home-fries, sautéed mushrooms and onions with sausage gravy and eggs on top. It was a heaping portion and very tasty for only 7.95. My husband got the French toast and they used some of the thickest bread possible. It came with a choice of meat, fried potatoes and eggs. He was very happy with his meal. Between 2 breakfast entrees, coffee and juice, we only spent $20. Will definitely return.

Sausage eggs and cheese omelet.  I love black pepper.  I added that touch !
Diane M.

Literally Mid Way to know where in particular we stumbled across this out dated country cafe. The staff was friendly enough. Coffee was fresh enough, and the food was good enough. I had the sausage and Swiss omelette with a side of sausage came with home fries and toast. My daughter got the biscuits and gravy. I asked if the house was homemade and I was informed no, so I opted out. Still, everything was good. Service was Quick and efficient and the coffee was good, what more do you want !

Frank R.

Food was delicious, stopped here as Yelp advised it was close to my destination. Had the pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon & sausage. Small quiet mom and pop shop, exactly what I needed! If your are traveling this is well worth the stop.

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Sean R.

Ok, I was skeptical walking in here. It's very old school diner look - which you never know how that will work out. However, the food is REALLY good diner food! Big menu, dinner specials that are a great value - comes with entree, salad, soup, coffee and desert. Great prices, great food, and fast, no-nonsense service. A must stop if you are in the area and craving that throw back diner food. YUM!

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8 years ago

Great prices, eggs and pancakes tasted good. What you would expect from a small town diner

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9 years ago

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12 years ago

Food was good, waitress was good, price was good. Quite a bit on the menu for a cafe. Everyone in my group liked our food. Cash only.

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9 years ago

Neat place! Very old school. Huge menu, what ever you could be hungry for, you will find it. Big portions. Very reasonably priced

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8 years ago

Best breakfast, bacon cheese burgers, and giros in town. Friendly attentive staff, affordable prices, generous portions

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10 years ago

Nothing fancy. Excellent food at a good price. Great Breakfast.

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