I really enjoyed coming here. I ordered a chicken fried steak with home potatoes and a pancake, my other half ordered a veggie omelette with hash browns and a pancake. I also got an order of toast and I had to order a biscuit, since they are made in-house. The food was great, I really enjoyed how tasty everything was. The steak was a moderate size, but overall it was a good amount of food on the plate. I definitely enjoyed the gravy, never seen such great gravy, and the hash browns were absolutely perfect. The pancakes were really good also. The coffee was good quality and the staff kept coming around with a refill. Locals come to this restaurant, it really feels like a genuine diner where the community meets. Unfortunately, they were talking about politics and getting loud, so on my particular visit, that was a turnoff. But other than that, everything was extremely good. Definitely coming back. One more thing: CASH ONLY!!! read more

This is a cute little diner. Not fancy at all. Its parking lot is really difficult to navigate easily. The wait staff is very kind. The epitome of southern charm. The food is ok. It is your typical diner breakfast food. I got the eggs Benedict. They let me swap the Canadian bacon for regular bacon, which I thought was very nice. I will go back but I will say it is a little more pricey than you would expect, but not too bad. Just avoid the coffee read more

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Loved this little corner! Cozy and country. Our waitress was a sweetheart, attentive and kind. The whole staff smiles and makes you feel welcomed. The food was fresh and exactly what was needed on this brunch. Things to note: no alcohol here, and you may need to put a little bit of salt/pepper on your food! Nevertheless, great! read more

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Great breakfast at the Potato Patch this Saturday! They have plenty of options and great prices! I had the Western omelet and it was every filling and cooked well. It came with hash browns and toast too! I had had reinfected juice to drink. They have basic brewers hot coffee. No lattes or anything like that. They keep it simple here, but it was busy so it's clearly a good spot. One downside is they only take cash, no cards. So make sure you bring cash!! read more

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Tiny place that takes cash only.... This is our second visit... the food was excellent. No frills and they close early. Been open over 30 years. If you get there early you should have no issues if you don't be prepared for a bit of a wait to park. You can park elsewhere and walk. We ordered the steak and cheese omelet and the crab Benedict.... read more

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They have cups and ice, but one cannot get a cup of water. They will however sell you a 16.9oz bottle of Zephyrhills water for $1.50. The sausage gravy was seasoned just right and tasty, but the biscuit was soft and had no crisp on the outside. Seems to be a running theme in this area. The thin bacon was cooked to perfection with just the right combination of crispness and chewiness. read more

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We had the pleasure of eating at the potato patch today and it was so wonderful! It was the perfect mom and pop place to dine, we even got to meet Doug, Lil, their daughter and grandson as it's a family run restaurant! ****Just be aware, they are a cash only business so make sure to bring your dollar bills!!!**** read more

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About 20 years ago, my sister told me about this place cause she worked across the street from it and she went there almost every day. Even though time and time again I wanted to go I just never pulled it for one reason or another. But the other day I went and I have to tell you. Wow , if you want a good southern meal with southern hospitality a country kitchen feel like your Mama's homemade cooking. Filled with love in flavor. This is a place to go. My sweet man had their meatloaf plate more food than you can shake a stick at. It was delicious full of flavor and perfectly ,perfectly balanced .Their mashed potatoes ,Remind me of my mom's. They are made the way mashed potatoes are supposed to taste. The meatloaf perfect ,the fried okra just absolutely amazing and the ranch dressing to dip the okra in better than bottled . Then I just had the simple soup ,simple soup my foot .I had their potato soup and the Angel ( I think I remember her saying her name was Chrissy ) who made it , well I have to tell you. I believe when you sit down to a meal, you begin to enjoy it by the aroma of the flavors in the dish this soup when it was placed in front of me teased my pallet just from the aroma with the first bite I knew I was tasting perfection. It wasn't over seasoned. It wasn't under seasoned it hit every point on the flavor scale simple but delicious and extremely satisfying. It filled my stomach and my heart with warmth ,flavor and satisfaction. Now let's talk about the service we were greeted with kindness and a smile each server that we spoke to did more with a smile and a kind word and making our experience worth coming to the restaurant. The prices are reasonable large amount of food you get .The staff is amazing.. The ambience is very country very homie. It just makes you smile. The only thing I have to warn you about is if you are handicap and you are in a wheelchair, the bathrooms not so easy to maneuver. I had to leave my walker outside the bathroom to go into the bathroom, but they make up for it with having handrails for you to support yourself which compensates for the size of the bathroom. so just be prepared for that if you're a handicapped. Coming to this restaurant the only thing I'm sorry about is that it took me 20 years to get here but trust me I will be a regular from now on. The cooking the ambience and the people reminded me of home and what I grew up with perfect experience all the way around. read more

I love a classic breakfast like this. Such good food and service. The pancake was delicious and I LOVED the crispy hash brown. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while but my timing to Deland never added up to their open hours. We were able to pop in on 12/27, before my parents left to go back to Ohio. The building itself is small inside. However - they comfortably sat the 5 adults and 2 children of our party. Our service was great! Our waitress was very nice and the food came out quick, hot, and delicious! No one had a complaint about their food. They do only take cash or check though - so ensure that you know that going! It is definitely a local place I would return to! read more

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I totally thought this place featured Potatoes, but alas no its an American eatery with huge portions and delectable food, and the locals love it We will come back again when we are next ini town read more

In DeLand and had to come back. We were able to sit down right away. Decided to try something new. Potato pancakes with sour cream and apple sauce. Used the sour cream on them. Side was sausage links. Candyce had bacon cheese omelet. Service is great.... food good and fast. Make sure you bring cash, do not take credit cards. read more

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Breakfast on a Sunday morning after church was very filling and a nice experience. We got there before the rush and were seated right away. Had to try the pancakes after reading a previous review. I got the hash and eggs which gave me the option of toast, biscuit or pancake. Best of both worlds for me. The pancake was very good along with everything else. My husband ordered the ribeye and eggs. He was pleasantly surprised at the cut of meat. It was tender, no griddle and cooked just right. read more

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Amazing breakfast, cozy place, excellent atmosphere, the staff helpful and the owners friendly and welcoming! Highly recommended

I'm in the minority. My neighbors love it. My 2 experiences weren't good. The potato pancakes were so thin and full of holes they could have been used for lace except for all the grease. There was one rest room and it was occupied with a line. The owner (?) was taking money and snarling. Things were just out of sync. Maybe I just hit on bad days. read more

My first time trying Doug & Lil's Potato Patch. The atmosphere was casual and friendly. The service was prompt and friendly. I had the turkey and dressing and my friend had a steak 'n' cheese with fries. Wow, what a lot of food! A fresh, crisp salad. A big scoop of real mashed potatoes and gravy. Fried okra and plentiful turkey. Even a side of cranberry sauce. My friend's steak 'n' cheese was huge with a big mound of golden fries and a crisp pickle spear. The iced tea was spot on. Prices are reasonable. Why haven't we been before? No matter, we'll be back again. read more

This was a great surprise. Never judge a book by its cover. We ended up at this place by chance as our original choice for breakfast was on a 4 hour wait. Now let's get the important stuff out of the way. They only take cash or check so make an ATM run before coming. Also parking is not the best so beware as they seem to be packed all of the time. Our wait wasn't too bad thankfully. Once seated we had our drink orders taken and was given time to look at the menu. Get the sweet tea! They definitely make it correctly here although my son said it was too sweet. I decided on one of the breakfast combos that came with 2 eggs, grits, ham and the best freaking pancake! I'm planning on returning just for pancakes. They are homemade with buttermilk and taste like nothing I've had from any other place. Bring your patience as it may take a bit to get your final bill where you will pay at the register. Everyone was super friendly and you can tell the regulars in town love to come here. read more

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Ok.. where to stars? Honestly this place wasn't on my radar! My friends and I were planning breakfast at another place but the wait was 4 hours!! We looked through yelp and as usual, we weren't disappointed by the options. Doug & Lil's Potato Patch was a pleasant surprise.. everything from the wait (barely waited 10 mins) to the service and the food was perfect. I ordered 2 fried eggs, ham, and a pancake. Everything was good. The eggs were good, the ham was moist and the grits was yummy! The pancake... it stole the show. It was so delicious that I asked our waitress what the secret ingredient was. She told me buttermilk and they make their own batter. I also ordered a sweet tea with the intention of adding milk but I gotta tell you, their tea is really good and didn't need the milk. My experience was amazing and everything exceeded my expectations. Loved everything about this restaurant. One thing I have to point out : they only accept checks and cash so make sure you have either. read more

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Yes! Delicious food! Highly recommend this restaurant to eat. not sure what else to say except that you should try this place because we definitely will return to eat there. read more

this is by far my favorite breakfast place! i drove over an hour to eat here and i would for sure do it again. the people are super nice and the food comes out quick and fresh. the place is clean and cozy, i would even go and say these are the best pancakes and french toast ive ever had! read more

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I have been coming here for many years I've always had great service and the food is always delicious. read more

Found this breakfast place on our way to a event in the deland area. Busy but a good sign. Ordered my usual breakfast. 2 eggs scrambled, bacon, grits, and biscuit. Food was good waitress was wonderful. Prices appropriate. Stays busy because they have repeat customers and it was good. Support your local business. read more

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Good was so scrumptious today, I had a wonderful crab omelette! The grits were marvelous and the hollandaise sauce was superb! read more

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The black-and-white gingham curtains framing the windows are inviting, and locals and tourists alike will appreciate this place. Interior is cozy, and the table service is attentive. A patron could sit at a table outside but it's essentially the parking lot. Be aware: this is a cash-only establishment. I sipped on a smooth coffee while the hubby dined on country ham with red-eye gravy, eggs, golden hash browns and a side of biscuits and gravy. He found all of it satisfying except the ham, which was a bit dry (gravy helped there). We sat next to a regular who eats breakfast there five mornings a week. If that's not a testimony, I don't know what is! read more

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Good country cooking and very friendly staff. You get your moneys worth and more. If you're in Deland, you need to stop here for breakfast or lunch. read more

Quaint, old-school, locally owned, mom-n-pop restaurant for a quick breakfast, lunch, or brunch. My wife order the club (which is a triple decker sandwich with bacon, turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and mayo) with sweet potatoes fries. She ate every bite! I ordered the western omelet with hash-brown and a biscuit with a side of sausage gravy. I don't believe the "pit smoked ham" is what's actually used as it tasted more like the typical cubed salad ham. Everything else was obviously made from scratch and tasted delicious, not greasy, and came to the table Fast. The gravy tasted like my mom used to make! read more

Great food-great service-old school American restaurant. The French toast was good. It is cash or check only..

Loooove this place! It's always a great meal with quality and quantity in mind. It is a classic diner style restaurant with friendly staff, yummy food, and great prices. Make sure you have cash or a check to pay for your meals since it doesn't take cards. My sons love the big biscuits and gravy as well as the corned beef hash. I always get the one egg plate with awesome home fries! My husband loves the pancakes. You can't go wrong with a big jar of super sweet tea too! read more

I really wanted to like this place, the reviews looked good, food smelled good, little mom and pop ambiance. Firstly, didn't realize it was cash only until we got to the front door, no ATM, had to drive a few blocks to the bank and come back. I understand cash only is convenient for mom and pop shops but this isn't located in some backwoods area, it's right next to downtown. It would be convenient for customers to be able to pay with a card. Second, it was not that busy, and our food took around 40 minutes to come out. We got the standard breakfast, egg, hash brown, biscuit. My friend got a pancake and a side of grits. Everything was cold, I mean, mostly cold, barely luke warm if I'm being nice. I feel like our food was sitting there a while before it came out. Lastly, our waitress never checked on us, didn't ask us how anything was, and after waiting 15 minutes on a check my friend just went to the counter and was ignored by our waitress for a good 5 minutes until she asked if she could pay so we could get on with our day. Food was normal tasting diner food we would have liked much more if it had been warm. Just the little things that turned me off from a second visit. read more

Based on all of the good reviews we wanted to give this place a try. While I like the local hometown feel and vibe I'm not understanding the good reviews. To start there were flies everywhere. Everywhere!!!!!! Water is not complimentary and they only have bottled water for $1.50. The coffee was decent. My husband had the French toast which he said was the worse French toast he's every had. I had the corned beef hash and eggs which was good however the toast was cold and hash browns extremely greasy. When we got the bill and put down our credit card we were told they only take cash. Our fault slightly since we did see a sign on door when we were leaving. We had to write our name and phone number on check and walk 2 blocks to an ATM machine to get cash and go back to pay our bill. We will not be back mostly because we are from out of town and have no plans to come back to Deland. read more

Locals favorite - cash only - great food and service. Don't be fooled by the outside (although I think it's cute) - this place packs a punch, from smooth coffee to killer bacon egg and cheese omelets and country fried steaks. Food comes quick, so settle in and enjoy the meal and the (plenty) of coffee refills. Save the açaí bowls and oatmeal / no sugar / side of grapefruit for the retirement home - live a little and make this a weekly stop - you'll be glad you did! read more

Amazing food and service. Food was very flavorful. Highly recommended. Alisha the waitress was very nice and attentive.

We may not soon have the opportunity to eat here again soon, as we drove a bit to meet friends here, so this lone review may be accepted with a grain of salt. There is parking on both sides of the restaurant, so if you miss one entrance you should be able to catch the other. The restaurant has a country ambience to it with its decor and how they serve cold drinks in mason jars, for example, perhaps slightly offset by how many tables there are and their direct proximity to each other. However, in this (hopefully) post-pandemic and certainly post-vaccine time for us, the potential crush of customers is less concerning than it might have been several months earlier than this particulate visit. The food and the service were fine. I decided to try their egg sandwich because a picture on this Yelp site looked good, and I wasn't disappointed there. I added a side order of home fries that were tasty, though I confess I would have preferred them browned up more or at least hotter from the pan to my table. But they were well seasoned and there were no uneaten stragglers left on my plate when finished. My wife had a combo plate, including a rather large pancake with sugar free syrup, and a fried egg which she passed along to me, being rather tired of eggs as breakfast fare. Our friends have been to this restaurant before and enjoyed their choices as well. As I mentioned, I had checked the Potato Patch on Yelp, so I knew ahead of time they don't accept credit or debit cards, a good thing to know before you leave the house in this new era of contactless payments. And since there were no credit card register printouts needed, both of the orders for our table were totaled up on one sheet from her order pad, which we paid separately up front, leaving old fashioned cash tips on the table. All a bit quirky, but who minds that!? read more

Menu 9.18.2022: NOTE : cash only. Small, local dominated breakfast spot because quality and flavors. The hash browns were light, crisp, fluffy, not oily. Blueberry pancake was dense yet sweet with fresh blueberries. I got the crab eggs Benedict : crab was meh but everything else for a Benedict was perfection. read more

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Best breakfast in a long time home fries flavorful the eggs came out fluffy with cheddar cheese. The redeye gravy on the country ham was just perfect. The pancakes were fluffy and the corned beef hash was crisp. But let me tell you about that biscuit. Oh my god that was a sopping up gravy biscuit. It was delicious. I'd buy a dozen to take home read more

This was one of best breakfasts we have found on Yelp. Food was excellent...crab omelette with a side of hollandaise sauce...corned beef hash, real grits, warm biscuit. Service was great! Highly recommended!! read more

Very good service and caring staff. Food was very good as well. They really went out of their way to take care of us.

Awesome-sauce Potato Pancakes w/ sides of Sour Cream & Applesauce!!! I'm very Polish and growing up this was Breakfast at my Bouchies house. Mmmm... What memories. read more

It is what it is. Good ol' country cookin'! Best breakfast in DeLand - friendliest counter ladies. Sausage Patty's are my favorite. Price is right, portions are hearty! Go where the locals go- plenty of regulars daily! read more

Every time I've gotten food from here it's been amazing. From the steak and eggs to the deluxe breakfast sandwich, it's all been delicious. The steak is always cooked perfectly and juicy. Home fries are good. Hash browns are good and their grits are fantastic! Their sausage gravy and biscuits are superb. The sausage patty they use on the breakfast sandwich is HUGE!! It's the size of the Kaiser roll! Never have I had a sausage patty that big and delicious on a sandwich. In the 6 months I've lived near this place, I have yet to be disappointed. Food didn't stand a chance to take a photo, will try to post next time ;) One thing to remember is they ONLY accept CASH or CHECk. read more