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Midway Cafe

4.1 (163 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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Loud
Juke Box
Casual
Dogs allowed

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Rob L.

Today was the last straw with Midway Cafe. The last time we went there we sat so long that we ended up leaving and going to Tickle Pickle as we couldn't get a server to acknowledge us. My wife and I decided to go back today and went in for a quick snack. We were going to split a burger and I also ordered an additional side salad and a side of onion rings. This was after waiting a ridiculous amount of time to actually have the server come to our table to place the order. When the food was brought out by one of the young runners I commented that it looked as if I had received the full orders and asked to see the server. After five minutes it was clear that he wasn't coming back as he was behind the bar engaged with other patrons. I went ahead and started eating as the food was getting cold and I assumed that he would make it right, Bad assumption as he never came back to check on us, my beer ran dry and there was no opportunity for another round. When he next appeared, it was with the check. I questioned him about the sizes and he stated ,"I rang in the side sizes validating my concern. He then came back and said, " no those were the full sizes, would you like a free cheesecake on me?" No, I want to be charged for what I ordered and what I ate. as you can see by the check, I had to pay for food I did not order and did not eat. It seems as if my used to be go to place in the county is suffering from a lack of customer service and I am sorry but there are too many other choices out there that value me as a customer.

Smoked wings
Kamron A.

Definitely the best smoked wings around! Great size and flavor! Get the sauces on the side so you can try a variety! The fries also are delicious! Will definitely be back!

Chicken wrap & Saratoga chips
Lacee F.

Relaxed sports bar with variety! Visited many years ago and went with a friend recently and had a great experience. Attentive staff, great food and relaxed place to hang out. I used street parking, not sure that there is a parking lot. Will definitely be back! I'd recommend the chicken wrap and Saratoga chips.

Eileen B.

My husband and I decided to walk around Fort Thomas and we had heard Midway Cafe was great place for burgers and believe me it doesn't disappoint. I ordered theIr burger with all the fixings and pepper jack cheese. Saratoga chips on the side. Delicious. The place was packed and service exceptional. We willl be heading back to Midway again and again.

Sweet & spicy
Molly L.

Yummm... worth the wait!! Ordered the smoked wings!!! I prefer the dry rubs over the sauces you can taste the wing flavor better!!! We ordered 10 sweet & spicy, 10 garlic parmesan and 10 cajun rub... next time I will definitely be getting ranch rub, dill pickle rub & cajun rub.. again!!

Carolina Gold and Cajun Dry Rub? Yes, Please

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