What can you say about this historic establishment that has not been said before…read more Love the atmosphere! Old school diner feel with amazing servers. It truly shows why this establishment has survived the better part of a century. Sausage (local) was good and hearty! Paired it with two perfectly cooked over easy eggs. The buttermilk pancake was perfection. Light and fluffy, soaked the butter and syrup up quite nicely! Definitely check out this breakfast spot if you are in town. I know I will be back!

I had mixed feelings about The Pancake House. We waited about an hour to be seated, which…read moreimmediately set the tone--and honestly, it wasn't worth that long of a wait. The food itself was a bit of a split decision. The ham steak was excellent--hands down the best I've ever had. The pancakes were good (and MASSIVE) although I ordered banana pancakes which were basically plain pancakes with ONE slice of banana on the top...pretty disappointing in that regard but they still tasted good. The bacon was really good. However, I was surprised and disappointed that they don't serve hash browns or any kind of potatoes at all, which feels like a big miss for a breakfast spot. The restaurant is extremely crowded, and the atmosphere just isn't my style. It's very diner‑ish, which some people may enjoy, but it's not for me. That said, our waitress was genuinely kind and very helpful, which was a pleasant change. Years ago, I had a bad experience here where we felt rushed out the door, and it left such a bad impression that I swore I'd never return. Service this time was much better, and I do give credit where it's due. Overall, while there were some standout items on the menu, the long wait, crowded space, and limited sides mean I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. Definitely not worth an hour wait in my opinion.

Great personable service (Cole) and THE best and amazing crème brûlée French Toast. A top ten at…read moreleast! They used Chives on the eggs which really pinched it up and the atmosphere was a nice throwback with modernity and Route 66 vibes. The wait was worth it at 10:30 Saturday. Now we got to go walk it off.

Comfort food galore!! Can't go wrong with anything they…read moreserve!! Great service and fair prices . Highly recommended

Get the chilaquiles and thank me later! They were SO GOOD and the meat was very tender. We also…read moretried the nopal huarache and that was lovely as well. We were so glad we stopped. The decor and music was perfect for the vibes and the booths were so cute! Absolutely recommend!!

There was a long wait coming in, but we attributed that to how busy the place was, so we paid it no…read moremind. After being seated, and ordering food, we waited 40+ minutes for our food, for a total wait of almost an hour and a half. The service wasn't too bad, but it almost felt like we were being forgotten. The food was good. Well-portioned, tasty. Combined with drinks, our total came out around $80... while good, in my opinion not good enough to warrant such an excruciating wait. If you're coming through, I'd give it a try if it isn't too packed.

Food was wonderful. Big portions. Loved the salads. Key lime pie is a TRUE must. Loved the…read morecreme brulee too. Very casual friendly and terrific staff.

Cafe 1217 - A Fresh Break from the Road Trip Diet…read more What a relief to stumble into Cafe 1217 after days of heading southwest on a steady rotation of BBQ, grits, and beans. Delicious, yes... but the body eventually starts asking for a vegetable and a reset. The space itself matches that feeling. Simply decorated, with bright murals, clean lines, and a cheerful, easygoing vibe that feels light the moment you walk in. My husband gave me full ordering authority, which is always a bold move. I went straight into tapas mode because everything on the menu looked too good to choose just one. We ended up with a spread: chicken pot pie (which quickly abandoned any "small plate" intentions), field greens and baby spinach, a shrimp and crawfish cake, and one of each of Rosy's authentic hand-rolled tamales. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without that heavy, road-trip food fatigue. The mint lemonade was refreshing and delicious, a little on the sweet side, but it worked. Service, while perfectly fine, could benefit from a warmer welcome and a bit more guidance, especially for first-timers trying to navigate such an inviting menu. A little extra friendliness up front would go a long way here. Our only real regret? Not saving room for dessert. They looked very tempting, and we'll be thinking about that missed opportunity. If you're on the road and craving something lighter without sacrificing flavor, this spot is a welcome pause.

That was one delicious mini shot of espresso! Vienna shot was spot on yum. Was tempted to order two…read moremore to make an actual drink. :) It reminded me of the Italian shots in Italy with sugar. It was just super smooth, not bitter and a nice sweetness. The guy is trying to do it all in the front himself so patience but worth that shot.

I ordered the grilled chicken, mushroom, cheese crepe, which was very disappointing. The crepe was…read morea thick, bread-like textured tortilla that I had to cut with a knife. It had a lot of mushrooms that tasted like they came straight out of a can, cheese, and only three very small strips of chicken. The chicken tasted like the grilled chicken strips you buy in the freezer aisle and it had no grill marks. I ordered through DoorDash and have yet to visit the establishment. After eating this so-called "crepe", I do not plan to get food from here. Having traveled all over the world, my taste buds are used to authentic delicious foods.

One of the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Would definitely come back. Highly recommended!read more

Found this jewel of a place while visiting the area. You'd miss it if you weren't looking. It is…read moreworth looking for. There is something in the menu for everyone. The smoked salmon fratatta was plated so well, you'd think you were at a five star resort. The service was impeccable, and the coffee strong. You can't go wrong here.

Window table reserved for Sunday brunch. Service was excellent, Angel was our waiter. Girls trip…read morefor my birthday & watching a Live Oaklawn Race from the Buglar balcony added to a wonderful experience/memory. Ambiance is wonderful!

We really wanted the brunch to be good. The first time we tried it, it was a random Sunday and we…read morewent kinda late for brunch. The place was empty and the food on the buffet was obviously old and very limited. Maybe 2 other tables in the whole place. We made a reservation for the day of the Kentucky Derby for 11:30am (brunch starts at 11). We had hoped it would be busier and the buffet would be better maintained. We went and there was only one other table in the whole place, and only 30mins after opening the buffet had plenty of food but it all tasted like it had been sitting for a couple hours. Very very subpar for a $45 per person buffet! It's obvious why it was so empty both times we went. Everyone else has discovered the buffet brunch is absolutely terrible, Waffle House would have been better. Unless they make major major changes, we won't be back.

So glad we don't miss this hidden gem. It's in the back of a bathhouse, Hotel Hale, on Bathhouse…read moreRow. We went for brunch (available Saturday and Sunday only.) It's a cozy dining room with a small bar (seats about 4.) Not a huge place so reservations are recommended. Staff were super friendly. I didn't feel out of place in my sweatshirt and jeans but will probably wear something other than a sweatshirt for dinner. It was super cold outside. When you walk into the bathhouse, you can't see the restaurant. Someone at the front desk takes you back to it. The gentleman that took us back was very welcoming. He walked us to our table and gave us information about the menu. If you walk into and no one is at the desk, it's because it takes a moment for them to walk guests back. Be patient. We both had the Vintage Breakfast and it was cooked perfectly. My husband had the Morningrita wish was really good. I had their Classic Bloody Mary. Their mix is made in-house and is great. Oh and they have a Mimosa Flight!!! It's a bottle of champagne and your choice of 3 different juices. We tried mango, pineapple, and strawberry kiwi. All were spectacular. We will definitely be going back to try their lunch and dinner menus.

I'm really confused why so many people rave about this place. It was grossly overpriced. Food…read morequality was poor and overcooked. For example, another restaurant, in Houston no less, offered a house made tortellini dish with TRUFFLES for $32. Maybe I should've considered my options a bit more but the reviews and recommendations set high expectations. The ambience / vibe felt poorly executed. Seems like they use the side room for storage. During our visit the door was left open, and it was obvious employees were going in and out to watch the basketball game. The one positive was the drinks.