This café was a little hole in a wall location is in a strip mall within Clinton, Massachusetts. My children live in Lancaster, so they are very close to this location. We went for brunch and I must say it was an excellent experience. Our waitress was exceptional. I cannot recall her name, but she gave us top-notch service even though it was just her and she was very, very busy. She was grateful for our patience on waiting a couple of times, but I honestly think everyone should have a little more patience lately. It is quite cute for a café/diner inside. The best part for me was that they had a special specialty in gluten-free items, especially around things that I can normally not find in breakfast locations. They get an A+ for that. Food was excellent - good job chef. Ill be going back for sure when in town. read more

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What a fun little hole in the wall dinner. Went in this past Monday president's day and were treated to some wonderful singing by the owner. She has such a great vibe that we instantly felt cozy. I ordered my usual cheese omelette with tomatoes and sausage and my on dove into a bagel and egg sandwich. We also ordered some French toast for the table. Really great portion sizes and the food came out hit and fast. Definitely a good find read more

Awesome food Amazing service Must come here the ambiance is the spot!!!! We had breakfast and the gluten free donuts... A full gf menu read more

Service was so good!!! I the cinnamon swirl French toast for my meal and it was delicious!! The waitress recommended it and I normally don't eat French toast but it was so good! The atmosphere was very friendly! And they were super busy and still made our table feel like we were the only ones there! Definitely going back!!! Also the owner Debbie is awesome!! Super friendly. read more

Update: their Taco Tuesday promotion is downright horrible. We did take out. Honestly, the worst food we've had anywhere in quite some time. Messaged them to discuss our experience - they saw our message but have not responded. Rice was hard - hard enough to crack a tooth on. Guac was too salty to eat. The meat in tacos had a weird maple syrup flavor and the quesadilla was hard and skimpy, made with cheddar cheese, instead of mozzarella as stated on menu. I think the quesadilla was $13. Over $30 with tip. In the garbage. ANY place else would be better, even Taco Bell. We can forgive the bad food. But no response? Not right. Original Review: Best home made corned beef hash in the land! Their breakfasts are great, the other food is average. Haven't tried the Polish menu yet. Looking forward to trying that. We only get take out these days and really appreciate the care they take packing everything so it tastes good when you get it home. Plenty of condiments and they get your order right! Great service, nice staff read more

Was really hoping this place would continue to improve but sadly it seems to be headed in the wrong direction lately. Cleanliness, quality and service have declined and prices have gone up. Someone mentioned that the owner is much less involved these days and traveling which could be at least part of the reason. read more

Welcoming vibe with yummy food. We were driving through town on the way back from Leominster and decided to give this place a try. We were greeted warmly, served well, and had a great brunch. Everybody seemed to know each other, and chatted to brainstorm places for us to visit in the area. We had the cinnamon bread French toast (with real maple syrup of COURSE) and a spinach Benedict. Both were cooked perfectly and accompanied by tasty home fries. We'd definitely go back if we're in the area again. Thanks to all for being so friendly! read more

First visit was a pleasant breakfast Saturday mid-morning. I ordered 1 scrambled egg, wheat toast, turkey bacon, and home fries. My partner ordered 2 egg whites, and un-buttered wheat toast. What we were served was hearty portions of a cooked to order breakfast. My meal came with 4 meaty pieces of turkey bacon. I ate half at the restaurant and the other half the next day. Our server 'Emily' was friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a large counter section which provides a nice view of the staff at work, and preview of plates as they come from the kitchen. Reasonably priced menu, fresh baked breads, muffins and other items, + prepared dishes to go offers a nice variety of meal options. read more

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Really like their breakfast sandwich, good service and menu options. Not a fancy place but clean and friendly.

Had the gluten free BLT and a salad. Absolutely delicious! We got there with about 20 min to close and the staff was super nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back! read more

Love the Sunshine Cafe. The food is just really good --- try the cinnamon french toast for example ... AMAZING --- but what really keeps us coming back is the service. Community comes first here and it shows. Debbie & her crew put people first. They are so kind and sweet. read more

Decided to try this little diner out and I'm so glad we did! I love diners with counter service; Sunshine had nice low seats and plenty of booths. We were greeted immediately with coffee (diner coffee, nothing special)they do have a full bar and the couple sitting next to us had bloody Mary's which looked yummy. I decided on the turkey scramble with grilled veggies instead of home fries, they gave an array of hot sauces so I added a Chipotle hot sauce which added a nice smokey heat. The jellies are from local preserves do I had the orange marmalade on pumpernickel. My husband had french toast with a side of bacon which was cooked to crispy perfection. We will be back to try the huevos rancheros! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Turkey scramble with grilled veggies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Massachusetts

From beginning to end, wonderful experience! I called to place a take out order and the girl that I spoke with was very helpful as I had a few questions. She was friendly & patient. We truly appreciate that there are so many Gluten Free options available as we have a family member with an allergy. I was greeted with friendly smiles when I arrived to pick up our order which was so refreshing!! It's rare to get friendly customer service these days so I REALLY appreciated that!! We dove into our food as soon as we got back home & it was awesome! Everything was there (no missing items, which happens often with other places) & our food was DELICIOUS! This may seem like a small thing but I was so excited to have fresh cut fruit as my side!! Anyway, the Sunshine Cafe is fantastic and we will absolutely be returning!! THANK YOU for all your hard work!! You ROCK! read more

I love the buffet option. Biscuits and gravy only seem to be available at the buffet. They are so good!

I live about 6 mins away from Sunshine Cafe so it's my to go spot so i go there very often & i've always supported their business, but i went there on Sunday & got the nastiest service. I walked in & one of the waitresses told my sister & i to wait to be seated. We waited for about 10-15 minutes so i just asked if i can place a to-go order, as i'm saying that, a group of people came in & got seated immediately.. I don't want to make this about race but I am a black woman & the everyone else was white including the group of people who came in. I felt so uncomfortable. I asked to speak to the manager & the manager had no care in the world for what i had to say. I don't see myself ever going there again.. read more

Cheap too fair pricing but overall average quality. Most of the food bland and they use canned beans and deli turkey meat which gives off a half-ass effort which sucks but otherwise halfway decent. Jakes is around the same price for much higher quality. read more

Despite the circa 1970's decor, the breakfast was great. I was meeting a friend and our waitress kindly let us have a relaxing meal and time to talk even after we were done. I had the delicious cinnamon French toast and I was able to get real maple syrup. The breakfast menu is quite extensive too and the prices are okay. read more

Apparently at the sunshine cafe there is a solar eclipse. The waitresses are just plain liars. I ordered the good morning sunshine special and the waitress asked if i wanted pancakes instead of toast, she also told me there was no upcharge. Lo and behold i get the bill and they charged me $15 when the price was on the menu clearly 8.99 and she told me there was no upcharge. I complained and the liar short order cook said "she was doing you a favor only asking 15 instead of 19 which was the usual price for pancakes. Thats funny, i couldve sworn the liar waitress told me there was NO upcharge, along with the menu saying 8.99. Also, the food is piss-poor. i recommend right up the street, John's sandwich shop. Way better. Or even Jake's Cafe in West Boylston. read more

The food is really good here! The time I went they were super busy and took a while but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely going back again read more

I really loved it here! The service was amazing, our a waitress was so attentive and sweet. The breakfast buffet has lots of options and everything was very fresh. The Captain Crunch French Toast is a MUST, literally one of the best things I have ever eaten. The inside is cute, a little run down, but clean. Overall, highly recommend! read more

The place is beautifully re done. The food was fantastic. Service could not have been friendlier or more efficient. Sarah did a great job introducing us to the brand menu and the staff worked as a team---everyone, from the owner to the every member of the waitstaff was super friendly! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Great "remake" of the Sunshine Cafe! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Massachusetts

Our server was hanging out right next to our table as we waited 30+ minutes for our order in an almost-empty restaurant, our "bottomless" cups of coffee long empty.A tuna melt looked like it was topped by cheese drippings scraped from the grill and was not served on rye, as described by the menu, and bore no resemblance to a melt. Three orders had something off (fried eggs vs scrambled, home fries vs hashbrowns, wrong juice). One the plus side, one member of our party loved her quesadilla, and I hear the burgers are really good. I don't plan to find out. read more

Amazing breakfast!!! We have ordered take out and then also had door dash deliver a few times and everything was perfect!!! Haven't dined in yet but I can't wait to!!! Place is really cute and actually seems like they have a lot of tables!! Staff seemed really nice too! read more

The Sunshine Cafe is a hidden gem in the small town of Clinton, MA. Our waitress set the tone by welcoming us warmly and bringing coffee right away and then kept it coming. She also remembered that my breakfast companion was drinking decaf. Our breakfast was excellent. We both decided on the cinnamon french toast, so our waitress told us that she'd bring a single large order because it was less expensive than ordering two smaller orders. It was a huge portion and absolutely delicious french toast. Definitely spring for the "real" maple syrup instead of the bottle on the table -- if you're eating french toast as good as this you MUST have the real stuff. We also shared an order of what was listed as home fries, which were not really home fries - no onions. But they were well-cooked potatoes, crispy and not greasy. Add some caramelized onions and they would have been perfect. My friend and I spent more than 2 hours catching up and making yummy sounds as we ate. I wish I lived in MA so I could be a regular at this friendly and tasty cafe. read more

"Just like Grandma used to make!" Portions are massive, prices are just right. Happened to be passing through Clinton after cutting our own Christmas tree and needed to fill up our empty bellies. Found Sunshine Cafe when searching online and decided to stop by. Absolutely recommend their breakfast, especially the Ultimate Cinnamon French Toast... INCREDIBLE. The omelettes use fresh ingredients and nice and chunky ham. read more

Incredible new brunch find (for us)! Got brunch after blueberry picking at George Hill Orchards and the food is served in HUGE portions, really cheap. The $4 egg n cheese sandwich is served with potatoes, the build your own for $7 for 3 items, and $9 for 4 items. Fast, great service with "Sunshine" smile haha! Potatoes are cooked outside of animal fat (for the vegetarian amongst the group) and the turkey bacon was cooked in a pan to avoid the pork for me! Great great option. read more

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A wonderful new spot in Clinton. The breakfast portions are out of this world. The food is exceptionally fresh and the owners and wait staff are courteous and friendly. We will definitely be making this a regular spot for us. UPDATE: moving my score to a 5. We continue to come here and everything is just great, all the time. The other day was my son's birthday and they brought him out an extra pan cake with a candle in it. Just amazing people and food. read more

Visiting sunshine cafe for breakfast I found the staff and owner very friendly and the food like home cooked every thing was great try there home made hash wow! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clinton, Massachusetts

Very affordable, tasty breakfast. Their buffet has a decent selection and it offerings change, so there is something different for regulars. Today the Hubs and I ordered off the menu. I had delicious Sunshine omelette and he had the Big Breakfast. Both hot and tasty. They had a guitarist this morning too. He played "You are my Sunshine." It was charming. read more

Website and menu in person say bacon cheeseburger is $10.99. Went and picked it up with a can of coke. Cost me $18.50. No one would explain to me why and was very rude. Don't go here. Food ok at best. Definitely not worth almost $20 for such a regular order read more

Bad food, way overpriced. 2 slices of old bacon, undercooked eggs, dry overcooked home fries.

We get takeout or delivery nearly every Sunday and the food is always fantastic! We get the kielbasa omelet with home fries and cinnamon raisin toast which is 5 stars every time. Highly recommend this place! read more

This place is always amazing.. never had a bad plate, Chefs know what they are doing. The omeletes are great, Irish benedict is my favorite. staff is super nice. Little hole in the wall spot that is a gem. They also have home baked goods that are no doubt amazing. I always forget to take pics and post them because i'm so excited for the food hahaha .. I will update with pics eventually read more

I ordered a turkey club on a wrap and a can of soda. It was pretty good, but cost almost 14 dollars. Steep.

4 1/2 stars!?!? 2 1/2, maybe 3 on a really good day. Serviceable at best. Over cooked poached eggs not drained so they're served in a little water bath. Home fries were ok, hash...re heated from the "buffet". Yes I'm jaded. Yes I have high expectations for breakfast. Yes, it's the easiest meal to get perfect. But 4 1/2 this place isn't. read more

Just enjoyed the Sunshine Cafe's breakfast buffet. Generous with their food quality and interpersonal spirit, the service was attentive but not overbearing. Loved the bread in each form (especially the biscuit in the sausage gravy and biscuits) and the griddled cinnamon toast! Looking forward to trying their polish buffet! read more

Went here for hangover breakfast, so as far as that goes.....the food was decent, all the seating options were pretty uncomfortable (I tried them all), but all the waitresses were very very friendly. read more

We finally got here and had great food and service. I had the fish fry with homemade fries and onion rings. The fish and sides were delicious! We also brought home some of their frozen homemade meals and are looking forward to those. We will try their breakfast next! read more

Had a omlett and it was awesome and they have great coffee, plenty of room, nice menu and we went on a Saturday and they was having a buffet and had we known they had sausage gravy in the buffet we would have gotten that instead except the overwelmed waitress we had said the buffet has every thing that's on the menu, well they don't have sausage gravy on the menu so I wasn't impressed with our waitress and the fact she acted like she was lost most of the time but don't let that stop you from trying this place out for breakfast.. read more

Recently, I brought my visiting family to Sunshine. They were very accommodating and had us in their party room. The service was wonderful and the food was great!! The owner came over to the table to say hello. A really nice restaurant. read more