The absolute best breakfast in the mountains of Georgia! OMG... take your belt off and strap the top of your head down tight with it. Once you try their Philly steak omelette.... You're gonna want to keep the top of your head ... because it tastes so good your head might explode from how damn good it is. Add in the crispy cut potatoes, a great pancake and a hot cup of coffee ..... and you have a meal that is out of this world good. So fairly priced too. Another killer breakfast is The Sampler... this has a biscuit, gravy, eggs, the most delicious sausage patty you ever tasted, traditional bacon, Canadian bacon, grits and either toast or a pancake. So reasonable in price too! Just the two best breakfasts in the hills! And you're gonna be a fat ass when you walk out. It's soooooo good and filling!! If you want a burger.... This place has without a doubt.... The best burgers and the best prices for them. I kid you not. No exaggerating needed. Home cooked and juicy with great beef! To make the place even more amazing is the cute mountain interior inside a log cabin exterior. To set your day right... ask for Tiffany, she is a sweet dear with a twinkle in her eye. Tiffany has been there and is super attentive. She could be their secret weapon. All the workers there and servers deserve praise for being so friendly and jovial. All with great personalities! Lots of parking too. We own Thunder Ridge Lodge a get away cabin for couples in Cleveland GA....and we tell all of our great guests to go there and eat. And ask for Tiffany. They all say it was the best breakfast they've had and a great price. Far better than eating in Helen. We're going there now! read more

Super nice server. Very attentive. Each of the 4 of us ordered something different, and we all enjoyed our breakfast thoroughly. Prices were reasonable, and parking was plentiful. read more

SO MUCH food! We went during brunch on a Sunday and it was busy! We waited for maybe 20 minutes. But then service was super fast after that. I thought the grits had good flavor (especially for plain grits) and the biscuit was fluffy. The pancakes were fine, nothing special. And I was told the sausage patty wasn't very good, but the other meats were excellent Philly Omelet: 3 egg omelet filled with philly steak, cheese & onions. with grits & choice of biscuit or toast Sampler, 2 eggs, 2 silver dollar pancakes, ham, bacon, sausage, grits & biscuit read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Sampler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

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Sautee Trail Cafe has great food, great prices! Love corned beef hash, so my waitress customized my breakfast meal, the hash was nice and crispy, perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, and homemade biscuit! Will definitely be back! read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Excellent breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

Stopped after church on Sunday to have breakfast. I had the three egg breakfast and they did not charge a SURCHARGE for the Eggs like Waffle House/Huddle House. Eggs were cooked correctly, country ham was very good and the toast was very good also. Coffee was nice and hot and fresh. My waitress did a wonderful job and the place stayed busy the whole time I was there. Will come back again during the week to check it out. Keep up the great work. read more

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Staff was efficient, fast. Lil cabin is cute. Food.......pretty sure all frozen foods! Chili tasted canned. Wanted it to be good but unfortunately, it wasn't great. It was hot but the hubbys food order wasn't taken properly because from the get go apparently so they took his back to throw chili and cheese on his tots, which did not melt lol. Exactly what I expected from a cafe in the middle of nowhere. Just wish places like this bought/used everything local and fresh. Prob won't be back with all the really good places to eat in Clarkesville and other towns. And not against them cause they do have hours posted, but I wanted bfast. Should serve bfast all day if you call yourself a cafe, IMO. It was noon so I couldn't get bfast. They stop after 11 read more

This place was amazing!! After happening upon it on the way to acquire breakfast in Helen we decided to stop in and try something random...boy was that a good decision! Staff was amazing, food was amazing, came out quick and hot. We ended up leaving and going about our day only to stop yet again on the way back to the Airbnb to try out the lunch. Amazing as well as you would assume. Can't recommend this place enough. Also very clean! read more

Great service and even better food!!! Pancakes were amazing!!! Biscuits were fluffy and and the gravy was delicious!

Cutest little place right off the road Good service. And fluffy Delicious omelet. It's looks like a little cabin read more

Overall a good breakfast and a good value. Eggs cooked perfectly as requested Grits Ok weak flavor Bacon good Sausage good but dripping grease Country Ham was country ham Pancake Good but cold Syrup Good but served cold Coffee Very weak read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Weak coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

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Always great service and good food! We have been there many times the last 4 years and have always enjoyed it. Great country feel in a beautiful area! Definitely recommend! read more

Used to be great when the legendary Steve was cooking, but that was years ago. Now it's just not tasty at all for breakfast. Rancid oil or something I dunno. And good luck getting crispy hash browns. The current "chef" thinks crispy means "greasy as hell." Not going back. Might be better for lunch but not gonna risk it, as the last sandwiches we got there were barely grilled at all and pretty poor. Aren't the owners of this place paying attention? Waffle House is coming to Clarkesville folks, so hold on, as this place will soon just be nothing more than a stop for tourists on the way to Helen. read more

Good food and great people. This is a must stop if in the area. Country fare and plenty of options.

Good little mom and pop shop. Grab lunch here frequently, as it's near my work. :) I got the bbq sandwich this last time and I think it's my fave so far! read more

Service was 10/10! Food was 20/10! Oh my gosh I'm just sad that we are in town visiting and this can't be our new brekky spot every week! I really didn't think I'd be able to finish my omelette but it was so good, I couldn't stop! Thank you for putting love into your food! read more

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Food was tasty !! Service was excellent. Very friendly people working their ambiance was awesome. we really enjoyed going there. Thank you all so much. read more

There's a funny Filipino saying; "Breakfast is last night's dinner leftovers with a fried egg." This kind of reminds me of that. This is Todd's Taters: ground beef, onions, peppers, potatoes, cheese, and a dash of hot sauce. This could have been last night's delicious meatloaf dinner turned satisfying breakfast with the addition of two over-easy eggs. A definite recommend. read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

Hidden gem, always good food and hot coffee. Love the cakes. Breakfast is huge and the biscuits are delish!

Breakfast, lunch always good Staff very nice and friendly It's a go too. For sure!! read more

Food is good, service is quick and everyone was friendly. My only issue was it's a little pricey but nothing crazy. We will visit again but we would visit more often if the prices dropped a little. read more

The prices are good. The food is great, and so is the cleanliness. The workers were fast and calm.

Best country breakfast/brunch place in all of Cleveland and neighboring towns! Food is simple yet very tasty and service is friendly and quick. We love coming here on weekends when breakfast time is extended beyond 1100. You gotta check this place out for yourself! read more

A nice place to eat in the local area This is a restaurant that is located about 6 miles to the southeast of Helen on the north side of 17/255. It is a stand-alone building that was not difficult to find. It seems like a local's choice to me. It looks to be a converted house with a large gravel parking lot and lots of parking both in the front and the back. There is a porch with a front door that is the entrance directly in the center. You enter directly into the main room with wooden, floors and ceilings. There were about 9 4-person tables in the main room and additional seating both outside on the porch and in an adjacent room. The staff was very friendly and efficient. Even though it was pretty busy the waitress came out quickly and took my drink and food order. I ordered French toast and bacon. It came out quickly on plastic plates and real silverware. It tasted quite good and the price was reasonable. You pay at a counter in front of the kitchen to the right as you enter the main room. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I would recommend this to my fellow travelers in the local area. read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

No problem with the food, it was pretty good, and so was the service. But!!! They serve EVERYTHING on plastic disposable plates, and in styrofoam cups, it's totally gross to be this environmentally UNconscious. I joked when I went to pay that I guess we should be happy u're not using plastic forks too. She just kinda chuckled like she had no clue, and she was my grandmas age, how was she not appalled too?! Who runs a whole ass restaurant serving everything on disposable plates?! At first we thought, maybe the dishwasher was broken, but seeing other reviewers complaining about it, going back months, we realize that's not the case. I can't eat eat here and support the horrible waste read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Look at all the plastic plates and styrofoam cups, all going in the trash, just Vile!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

So cute great coconut latte and amazing place to study. I love the pottery and vibes inside. The gal working was super nice and helpful in making a decision on what to get. read more

This is the only place my husband and I will stop for breakfast while visiting Helen. Our last visit was late September and we had breakfast here twice and brought several friends and family each time. We have never had a bad breakfast! They had recently reopened after making a few renovation and service changes. Although I have no complaints regarding the changes, they are now more of a self service, I'm not a fan of the disposable cutlery and plates/cups. I find them very wasteful. Please stop in if you are in the area, we will continue to stop here during our visits to Helen. read more

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Found this place while wandering around North Georgia and by the time I got there I was very hungry and they served an excellent breakfast. Great service. I would definitely go there if you're in the area. read more

STC is a great place to go with excellent food and stellar service. We had breakfast there this morning and Taylor was our server. She was fantastic. Very attentive but not annoyingly so. The food was delicious (as always) and we had plenty of it. We eat here often and have never had a bad experience. Low key, relaxed, family friendly atmosphere makes for a great experience. read more

Don't listen to these people complaining about the plastic ware. Food is great for the price. Atmosphere is kid friendly. Staff is friendly. I'm all for saving the environment, but hurting family style local restaurants that are providing a much needed service to the community just to push your own agenda is self serving at best. I've eaten here twice this week and will likely be back. This is a great option for most of you. Just leave your agenda at the door. read more

The service was pretty crummy. Our party of five arrived and we were directed to a table for four in corner with an extra chair squeezed in. We asked to wait for a larger table to open up. The server reluctantly agreed and we walked to the porch to wait. When the party at the large table left, we walked in to get that table. The server instead insisted on ANOTHER FOUR TOP WITH A CHAIR PULLED UP, stating that the six top was for larger parties. We gave up and sat at the cramped table. For the duration of our visit, the larger six top table remained vacant. Food was fine and the prices are good. Also, there's no changing table in the restroom. read more

After a girl's night in Helen for Oktoberfest, we were looking for a place to have a *late* breakfast. We drove downtown to a bakery everyone loves and it was so full there were NO parking spaces, so we asked the parking attendant to give us a good recommendation and he pointed us to this place, just on the outskirts of town. It was not terribly crowded and we were seated right away. Our server was quick and kind and brought out our food right away. The interior was very bright, but clean and cute! The food was really delicious. The omelets were HUGE and the ham inside mine was cooked. I hate when they just put cold ham in an omelet! It really was flavorful. The grits were creamy and hearty. I opted for toast over the biscuit, but my friend said the biscuit was great! When I'm back in Helen, this will be my stop for breakfast again! read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - Ham, cheese and mushroom omelet with grits and toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

Great breakfast, friendly staff and affordable. I recommend. I had the hand and cheese omelet and biscuits and gravy. I inly wish i got a real mug for coffee i stead of styrofoam read more

Service- Our server was wonderful. Without needing to be asked she brought an extra plate for our kids to share their breakfast. She was so kind and never rushed them. We never "needed" anything. As soon as our drinks emptied she was ready for refills and everything was readily available. Our food came out SO FAST! My kids barely had time to get bored! Food- Chocolate chip pancakes- my 2 kids shared these. My 6 year old ate 1 1/2 and my 4 year old ate the other half. My 4 your old reported they were the "good good goodest in the whole world". Solid parenting win for kids eating well before a big day! Eggs Benedict- I was expecting it to be a bit salty with the corn beef hash, sausage, and gravy. However, I was very suprised that it was not! It was delicious and everything I needed this morning! Sampler- My husband ate every crumb. Enough said? Great experience! 10/10 recommend this place! read more

Bring a big appetite your gonna need it food service was excellent the atmosphere was cozy and clean as well

Cute spot with your typical all American breakfast items on the menu :) the food was great and so was the service. This place doesn't try to be something it's not, when you go there you kinda already know what to expect. The pancakes are the main attraction, you gotta get it if you're not gluten intolerant. read more

Sautee Trail Cafe - a group of people eating breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clarkesville, Georgia

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Pretty plain. No salt in grits. Biscuits were just ok. That's all. I have pretty high standards

have been there a couple of years ago and was much better before. Eating breakfast on disposable plates and styrofoam cups seems very wasteful and just wasn't enjoyable;maybe their dishwasher was broken?? pancakes were good but hashbrowns and sausage were very over cooked. while over easy eggs were very undercooked. Maybe an off day...? read more

You know it's good when you walk in and there are multiple groups of locals. The waitresses were amazing and super fast. Simple food done really well. read more

We rented a house nearby for a weekend getaway and stopped here for breakfast. The restaurant was clean and cozy, the staff was friendly, and the food was delicious!! Our crew tried a little bit of everything - country ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy, and biscuits. It was all amazing! And they give extremely generous drink portions even on OJ and coffee. It was just like being in grandma's kitchen (dare I say....maybe even better!) We will definitely be back next time we're in the area! read more

Nice little restaurant. We had a huge breakfast at a very reasonable price. Service was timely and friendly.