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    Red Balloon Cafe

    4.5 (72 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Split ckn fried steak and steak and eggs
    Michelle Y.

    Ok chicken fried steak. I expected it to be better with the claim of being the "Best". The steak and egg lacked flavor and we had to add table salt and pepper to it. Service was great compared to the food. The. Lady at the counter was nice and friendly. They had Clean bathrooms to wash hands before eating.

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    Mike M.

    I had dinner here last week after having driven by it before and bookmarking it for a future visit. Red Balloon Cafe is located directly on the frontage road and has its own parking lot. There is an uncovered outside dining deck next to the parking lot. Inside the restaurant is vividly decorated remembering the French movie Le Ballon Rouge from the 1950's. It is a table service restaurant with one open medium size dining room. After being seated and presented the one page one sided paper menu, I noticed that most of the entrees are burgers, sandwiches, seafood, CFS, etc. Most of the meals were in the mid teens dollar wise. I chose the regular size Chicken Fried Steak with green beans and fries for $15. I didn't observe any alcohol options to drink and only saw a soft drink dispenser. The food arrived about 10 minutes later. All of the food on the plate was ok taste wise even considering the fries were the standard frozen out of bag type. Ketchup was provided in packets which I don't like in a sit down table service restaurant. The CFS had white cream gravy on top with slivers of bacon mixed in. I give this meal a 3 overall because it was acceptable however I doubt I will be back as the menu didn't interest me in returning for something else. Nothing stood out to me in my meal or what else they offered.

    Mexican omelette with avocado and chorizo and added feta cheese suggested by waitress Cynthia
    Bryon P.

    Food and Service by Cynthia outstanding Stopped in for breakfast cut off was at 11 but they kind enough to still serve at 11:30 Service excellent cheerful nice Omelette outstanding Bacon actually hot and cooked most places sever old dried out stale bacon Both scauses aka Christmas tree green and red super I see why they made the list of top 50 5 stars places Bryon P

    bacon avocado cheeseburger

    My bacon avocado cheeseburger was really yummy. Cashier and server were really friendly. I love their patio outside, it's so cozy.

    Cheeseburger and chicken fried steak.
    Guady V.

    Excellent service, very friendly staff. We have come here twice and both times we have ordered the same thing lol cheeseburger and chicken fried steak. Delish! the FRIES are to die for!!! So crispy and crunchy, the burger tastes like you made it in your own backyard, fresh and juicy. Highly recommend. Coming back for sure!

    Chicken Fried Steak was good.  This was the small portion.

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    Their Ribeye was amazing! Christian atmosphere and Christian family. I felt at home and felt like was eating mommas cooking. 100% recommend!

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    Breakfast burrito is great. Service is quick and friendly. Place has been empty whenever ive been there, so i hope it stays open

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    Great servic, and very flavorful side. None of the iteams on the menu miss. Everything is fresh and delicious !!!

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