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    Rick's Cafe

    4.1 (260 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Two Egg Platter
    Nathan E.

    This food was super underwhelming. Just as simple as that. The most plain breakfast I've had in a minute.

    Disappointing Apple Pie ala mode.
    Lynne P.

    I have been here before but never posted a review - this one is from a visit on July 8th. We were here (as we have been) for a Geocaching event. There were about 25 of us, probably more, and despite it being during their Saturday evening dinner rush, all of our orders were correct, our drinks refilled in a timely manner, the staff friendly & our food was delicious and conservitely priced. I had the club sandwich with ham and bacon, fries, battered onion rings, fried okra and apple pie Ala mode. I love club sandwiches, and even though they are quite simple, Rick's was served hot, perfectly toasted, no bad ham cuts, fries crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, onion rings that were sweet in their battered shell and fried okra that reminded me of mama's home cooked okra from my childhood memories. The only hiccup in my meal was the pie. The crust was so light that it appeared uncooked - no crispy pie shell and the apples felt too firm. Even with my dessert being a let down, I was happy enough to want to make a return visit.....and soon as they have BBQ ribs on the menu! Ps, they have menu prices that are better than fast food when you consider the amount of food that you get with each order. Home cooking almost as good as your mom's.

    Biscuits and gravy
    John G.

    We went on a Sunday morning around 10am. Fairly busy. First timers. It's seat yourself at this mom/pop place. Service was excellent. They were all over us as soon as we walked it. The food was really good and prices can't be beat. I would visit again without question. Nice job folks !

    Ricks spacious interior
    Gary G.

    Ricks café might not look particularly attractive from the street as it is in a pretty nondescript strip mall. Kind of looks a bit industrial with dark windows. But when you go inside you'll be welcomed into a down home, local restaurant that is surprisingly spacious with lots of booths and tables. You won't feel crowded at Ricks. We visited Ricks several times over the last few months and it has become our favorite spot for breakfast. The home fries are particularly flavorful and fresh. The eggs are cooked to order, the pancakes are fluffy and delicious, and the bacon is above average. I recently had a biscuit with ham, Swiss cheese and scrambled egg and it was the best breakfast sandwich I've had - ever. Above all, the service is very friendly and they will always be coming around filling your cup with their great coffee. Ricks serves all kinds of comfort foods that we haven't tried yet: Fried catfish, Hickory smoked pulled pork, Louisiana style fried shrimp, hot wings, etc. etc. Great looking comfort food. I know we will be back to sample the rest of the menu!

    bacon, eggs, and potatoes on a plate
    Summer M.

    When you're craving pancakes at 6PM, options are a little slim. But we're so glad we came across Rick's! I think back in the day this used to be a spot that locals would come to after a night out, but from what we experienced... this is definitely not the case anymore, plus I think they close at 9PM now. I would say Rick's draws in an older crowd and families, which was great because the restaurant was calm and quiet. It's also very spacious and we were able to seat ourselves. Our server was super friendly, and food came out fast-- and DELICIOUS! My husband and I both got versions of the 2 egg platter. Everything came out hot, and our favorite part was the home fries! They are well seasoned and crispy. I'm also super picky about my scrambled eggs and these were perfect. Prices were great, we got all that food for less than $25! I saw some reviews comparing to Denny's and iHop but I respectively disagree, this place is so much better. We will definitely be back!

    Good a$$ food!! Bacon egg and Egg & Cheese Sandwich, double chicken burger with the works with a side of sweet potato fries

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    great food and great service. best sweet tea I think I've ever had. very friendly staff. loved it

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    We stopped in on our way home from the beach. Staff was extremely friendly and food was very good. You get a ton of food for the price!

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    Food, service, staff is all amazing. The only reason I took a star away is because of the bathroom. Smells AWFUL!!!!!

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    A good cheap place to have breakfast on the weekends. Nice family establishment. Not fancy but yummy all the same.

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    Almost a diner like feel but not quite. The food is not great but quick food, friendly service and not pricey.

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    Food is typical diner quality. Nice low key environment. The prices you would expect. Open 24 hours. Service leaves a bit to be desired.

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    The welcoming bar with busy attentive bartenders
    The welcoming bar with busy attentive bartenders
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    Inside
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    Braised Beef Quesadilla
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    Dining room
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    4.6
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    7.1 mi
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    Outdoor seating

    Great food, great staff, great vibes!!!…read more The Sunday pizza special brought us out, the warm weather and lake views were perfect. We loved our meal and LOVE any restaurant that serves Pibb which is hard to find here in VA! This is the best spot!!! Can't wait to come back!!!

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