I googled places to eat near me , I was glad I did . This is a tiny little mom and pop diner on the side of a street , it's a quaint lil restaurant . The food tasted like my mom made it . Was very well pleased with the cost and service. So if you're near here and hungry for breakfast stop in sit down and get ready for some home cooking . I'd rate this place a 9 out of 10 for taste service price.0 read more

Sunshine Cafe - Wheat toast , over easy eggs, bacon and home fries with sausage gravy . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

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Stopped in here before our day at Niagara Falls. Owner was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and hash browns with onions and peppers. All were very flavorful! You received a big portion of biscuits and gravy. Hash browns were crispy As per ordered. The onions and peppers added a good flavor. Limited seating. read more

Sunshine Cafe - Biscuits and gravy. Eggs and hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

Food was great! Owner was very nice and was very attentive the steak and eggs were perfect

No unsweetened iced tea, bad French toast(almost no egg coating) tasteless. Canned soda, water in plastic cups, eggs were ok, sausage links good, corned beef hash meh. Not recommended read more

Super small diner in an unassuming town. You can tell this is a local spot. Everyone knows each other and there is great conversation. Super great service, the owner served us. Great stories, great food! She made us feel like we were locals and part of the group even thou it was our first time in. very small inside, so be prepared. read more

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So this cafe is real cute. It reminds me of Amy's place on Main St. before Covid. It's very small town vibes and extremely tiny so don't go with a large group but if you're in the mood for some breakfast that's ACTUALLY affordable, this is the spot. I didn't take a picture of my food because this isn't the kind of place where you do that lol but it's where you go for a quick simple meal you don't want to make at home. The staff were very welcoming and make you feel right at home and the service was great. read more

Upon walking into Sunshine Cafe, it feels like you have walked through Grandma's door! The owner greets you with a smile and a "good morning, how are you?!" She let's you know the specials right off too! The food was delicious! Coming from home cooking in West Virginia, and living in the south in SC for 4 years, this was some amazing home cooking that reminded me of home like Nanny cooks! They even had gluten free pancakes and toast. I opted for the gluten free pancakes! They did not disappoint! Corey opted for an omelet with home fries and toast. All the food was cooked perfectly. From the crispy bacon (not pictured, Imay have ate it in excitement before taking a picture), to the fluffy scrambled eggs, to the crunchy outside and soft inside of the home fries. Extra bonus, the home fries came with sauté onions and peppers! All in all, if you are anywhere Niagara Falls, NY, go visit the Sunshine Cafe. It will leave you with a sunny smile and warm vibes for days to come. read more

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Great little cafe. Owners are onsite. Neighborhood feel. Would recommend to anyone. For the holidays they gave everyone lottery scratch off tickets. We won. Just a lot of fun. Food was great, too. read more

Friendly and outgoing plus a hot, delicious breakfast! Polish sausage a must Great local place! read more

Nice little local spot for a delicious breakfast and friendly service. I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Restaurant Front - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

I\nDon't know how this place got 5 star.Reviews, I like small businesses.I like small businesses in niagara falls. I went to this place.There was two tables besides us in the.. place After waiting 40 minutes, i noticed the other table of six were getting their plates one and a time. I asked the waitress, who was very nice. what was going on?She said they only had a small griddle to cook on.. My wife's biscuits and sausage gravy came out. The biscuits were Pillsbury from a can., ice cold. The gravy was barely warm. I ordered an Omelette with hash Browns, and I told the waitress I wanted the Waffle later so the Waffle came out first, and it\nWas ice cold. my wife said, I'm not eating this.It's ice cold.\nAnd I paid for my coffee and left ... I know places have bad jays but geez.. read more

Super cute spot with delicious food and great vibes! We stayed in Buffalo for a couple days and took the opportunity to check out local breakfast spots, and this one did not disappoint! I got the Sunshine Breakfast special, eggs over medium, their hearty white bread, sausage, and homefries with peppers. Their homefries are SO. GOOD. Crispy yet soft and fluffy, perfectly seasoned (not too salty and NOT DRY). Got oatmeal with blueberries for the baby, and it came PACKED with blueberries. She ate all. of. them. The restaurant is also decorated like a home, and there are lots of interesting decorations to look at. Place was quite busy on a Tuesday morning (that's how you know it's good). Generous portions and great service. Will come again if we're ever in the area. read more

Nice little diner great food great waitresses nice people. It's like an old school restaurant but very good and nice.

The third breakfast (Day 3, Meal 1) of our Western New York family vacation was Sunshine Café. In general, we tend to love mom-and-pop diners like this, and it did not disappoint! Arriving at 6:55am, we snagged the large half-booth table at the front of the restaurant, and after placing our drink orders with the friendly, relaxed waitress, proceeded to look over the surprisingly large menu. Everyone was able to find something interesting to order for breakfast; I selected the Steve-a-Rino Sandwich, which was egg, bacon, and cheese on sugar-dusted French toast. While labeled a 'sandwich,' I still ate it with a fork and knife! Everyone in our family agreed that their food was very good, and the coffee drinkers appreciated the plentiful refills. Since we had a schedule to keep, I was also very appreciative of the restaurant's speedy, attentive staff, as our family of five was able to get in and out in under an hour. PROS: expansive menu, attentive service, reasonable prices, great tasting food, lovely murals on the outside of the building (which was very helpful for parking) CONS: our only quibble was that the establishment was cash only, but to their credit that information was well-posted, and they had an on-site ATM Overall we rate Sunshine Café as being Very Good, and would definitely return any time we were in the area! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Steve-a-Rino Sandwich: egg, bacon, and cheese on sugar-dusted French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

Hometown food can't be beat. Beats the touristy BS from the local attractions and the staff are real American down home folks! If this southern boy will eat here then you know mommas breakfast is great! read more

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The food was fantastic! Polish sausage omelet with home fries! The coffee was hot and the service was great and friendly. Will definitely come back! read more

Stopped in for breakfast! A great little cafe, highly recommend! It's cash only and the owner Lisa was so sweet! Ambiance is very welcoming, staff and customers were friendly and fun to chat with. We felt right at home! Thanks for the amazing breakfast!! And memorable photo outside read more

Sunshine Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

Sweet little diner with regulars and a home town feel. Great low prices and friendly service. Small but delicious and cute decor. Off the beaten path and worth the visit. read more

I brought my team to this restaurant as it was highly recommended. We were a large group of 24 and we knew things would take a while. No issues there. The problem came with the way the owner handled the bill. She attempted to overcharge each of us and almost doubled the cost of the meals. There's no reason why we should pay $14 for a meal that's on their menu for $8 or $14 for one waffle. We can all count and we have no qualms about tipping well. The owner became aggressive and accusatory and angry with us for actually calculating the proper charges for our meals. All in all, we paid way too much for far too little and departed. I will never understand the need to try and take advantage of a group of college women but she won't ever have to worry about us again. I hope it was worth it. read more

We came here after staying at a hotel just down the street that wanted to charge a lot for their breakfast., and we were glad we came here. The owner also owns a farm nd supplies various items and is very aware of nutrition and food considerations. She was also very friendly, since it was not real busy, we had great service and interesting conversation with her. The food was provided quickly and was very good at a very reasonable price. Inflation has required price adjustments and a sign stated that all menu items were raised 41.00 each. Still reasonable pricing compared to many places. You should also know that cash is the only way to pay, but a sign also altered customers of that fact. read more

Sunshine Cafe - Eggs, bacon and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

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Amazing breakfast !! Real home cooked food! Even lunch is delicious! They always have specials, and pricing is GREAT compared to every where else! Service is always welcoming, fast and friendly. read more

Wonderful place. Filled with amazing food and friendly people. Service was excellent. Will be back. Prices were good

While looking for breakfast on a Sunday morning, we found ourselves in Niagara Falls. Upon looking online, we found a place which a friend had mentioned a few years ago. This is a very well known hole-in-the-wall diner in Niagara Falls, where people in the locality have visited for decades. This is a cash-only establishment, though they have an ATM indoors. In recent times, most restaurants have raised their price to where its highly questionable if one should eat out or just buy premium products from a grocery store and cook at home. I'm not sure if this restaurant raised their prices, but their menu was considerably cheaper than most diners we have visited. The waitress was a little odd, where she was extra friendly when serving us, and then lost her smile and friendliness as soon as the check was set on the table. But something may have happened in her personal life which made her attitude change. Not sure, but we are all human and life happens. For this, I wont deduct a star. The breakfast was good, a little greasy and generous on salt, but I'm guessing that's how the patrons like it. I do appreciate how this diner is still stuck back in time, and that is one of the things I loved about the place. This diner is a blast from the past, with decent rates, and worth a visit or two. From what I hear, and lot of patrons are aging away, and the younger generation should visit and give it a chance. And if not to become a regular, at least visit this place before it ages into history. read more

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So cute! We're not from here and we're staying at a hotel down the street. When we walked in, there's sunshine related items all over and the place was quickly filling up with locals. The server knew everyone's name. She was very nice. Food came out fast. It was hot and super yummy! We cleaned our plates. Would definitely go again. read more

This is a small "hole in the wall" type cafe, which should give a hint that good things happen inside... As a matter of fact... good things did happen inside... We were greeted with a smile and welcomed... We sat and within seconds, were asked about our drink order... We also ordered breakfast... Our breakfast was FANTASTIC!!! Everything was cooked to perfection... GREAT food, GREAT service, GREAT ambiance giving it to be a small cozy nook... Highly recommended this cafe for a visit... Bring cash - they don't do plastic... read more

As a first stop for breakfast in the U.S. half of Niagara, we thought it'd be fun to stop by a local spot. The staff were friendly, walls filled with nostalgic and homey 90's decor, and it was definitely a place for regular locals...but we must've had the most bare bones & below average breakfast here. The worst home fries (soggy, not crisp, and bland) and we were short changed as well. Didn't want to leave a less than shining review, but I would personally avoid this spot in the future. read more

We had a lovely stop at the Sunshine Cafe on our way back from Niagra falls. Everyone was so nice and made us feel like family. Our breakfast was made fresh to order and was exactly what we were looking for. This spot is a ray of sunshine and we're so glad to have stumbled upon it. A gem! read more

Food was delicious! Atmosphere was amazing and eclectic and the owner and staff were so much fun. This needs to be one of your stops if you're in the area. Steak breakfast was better than anything I've had at any name brand restaurant. Lisa and Lisa are the best and make Sunshine Cafe my favorite stop in upstate New York! read more

I love divey little diners where the server calls everyone honey and this one fit the bill perfectly. We went a little out of our way on a trip to Toronto to give this little gem a try. Nothing fancy here... Just good food, homey service and a worn but loveable atmosphere. I would likely be a regular if I lived nearby. If you find yourself in Niagara Falls, NY and find yourself in need of breakfast and can't stomach another chain restaurant this is the place for you! read more

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First time here in the neighborhood diner and I enjoyed this spot. Indoor dining is open and there are a few seats as well. There's a parking lot in the back. It has a very neighborhood feel and prices are fair for breakfast food. I had a breakfast special which came with home fries, eggs and meat (I chose ham). The meat was the highlight. I would have liked a bit more home fries and a tad more crispiness on them. The eggs were perfectly over easy and the toast/bread was delightful. We also got an order of chocolate chip pancakes to share and they were fluffy and delicious. The owner, who doubled as our waitress sanitized ketchup and hot sauce before handing them to us and those extra sanitary touches were much appreciated during these times! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Breakfast special with ham - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

we liked this spot so much that we came back again today. This café is a cozy little gem of a stop. If you were looking for the best local breakfast and lunch spots this is a must see. read more

Great place to spend time with your family and friends at Breakfast time! Food is always fantastic and so is the friendly service too! 10 Stars! read more

The food was amazing, I can't forget the service the lady owner, I remember her name was so friendly. We are from California and if we go back to New York we would definitely come back. read more

Sunshine Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

This little hole-in-the-wall joint is serving some amazing breakfast! The service was quick and diligent. Hands down the best pancake I've ever had! Hash and Sunshine Breakfast platter was so good! Husband loved the biscuits and gravy! You can definitely tell this is a local staple with lots of regulars! read more

Sunshine Cafe - Sunshine platter with hash and coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

Can't go wrong here ... great menu and service 5 stars for sure Will be sure to return with the whole family :-) read more

If you come to come to Niagara Falls, skip the tourist trap breakfast places, and shop local. Sunshine Cafe is small and mighty, an excellent selection of breakfast and lunch options, and fantastic service. Even better if you have hungry kids. Prices are very good, especially compared to the more flashy options near the falls. Highly recommend! Thank you to the staff and owner! read more

Very welcoming and trusting service. Great recommendations and even help making plans for our trip. The food was great with a homemade style. Environment was clean and comfortable read more

Sunshine Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes, scrambled eggs, and tea. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

My husband and I have come here a few times and we absolutely love it! The food is fantastic, like a home cooked meal. And the staff treats you like you're apart of their family. This is our absolute favorite breakfast date spot!! read more

Home fries with peppers and onions were outstanding. Really really home made. But the best part of this place is it's home feel. Random people helped serve coffee and offered baked goods. Felt like I stepped into family. Lovely. read more

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Tried it twice owner is almost never there, burped the food up all day !!! Little run down old place, needs updating.