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    The City Bodega Cafe

    4.7 (33 reviews)
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    Do not skip this place just because you think you are pulling into a gas station. My wife ordered shrimp and grits and we couldn't believe how completely good it was, the grits were prepaired absolutely perfect, the shrimp was cooked perfect the base and flavor was pure skill and care. I had pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage and all of it was fresh and cooked with care, all 3 tasted perfect and the cook knows how to cook great fresh food. Peach tea is delicious and he makes it himself. The whole place is clean (even the bathroom). The young man that took our order was super nice and had a smile, the owner / cook was very professional and friendly. The menu had a lot to choose from. Everyone needs to visit The City Bodega Cafe. :)

    Chopped The City Chopped Cheese

    Everything was amazing! I walk in as a first timer and I'm greeted with smiles and really good information about the food. Also, the menu looked so good. I didn't know what to order. Finally settled on a steak and chopped Italian and when I say you can't go wrong with either one....... You can't go wrong with either one they were both amazing! Best sandwich I "ve had in a very, very long time.

    Catfish & Grits
    Latoya W.

    Ok! I wanted to like everything about this place! However, I did not like the catfish! It was doughy and the batter was a little too salty and was falling off the fish! I did enjoy the cheese grits and the biscuit was soooo good! I will go back and try something different but will never get the fish again! Service was good! I do suggest calling ahead!

    Chicken sausage, egg and cheese on a kaiser roll. A lot of egg and some sausage links inside but it was

    I found this gem of a place in Lawrenceville. Seems like the hidden gems are always next to the gas stations. It's a small takeout restaurant that serves up NY-style food including breakfast and lunch. When you walk into a place owned by someone from NYC, you will know it from the ambiance and how they represent it with pride. Loved the display with some of my favorite hip hop artists from my era! The staff were very friendly and made sure that my order was correct. I ordered the chicken sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich along with a bacon and egg sandwich. They are both served on a Kaiser roll. It might be NY themed but the serving size will please Southerners. The food was amazing! And make sure that you try the mango lemonade. Listen! I might become a regular on weekends. Don't sleep on this spot.

    The Charleston
    Briana M.

    My first time ordering from here, I ordered online. The shrimp and sausage are good! This is my first time having grits & they aren't bad but I don't think it's my preference but I will definitely order from here again with something else on the menu. The portion is big! Too much food for me in one sitting, it also came with a honey biscuit that was delicious. I don't think there is another store like this around here which makes this place a must try

    The time ordered is 10:59 am. The time the order was received is 11:55 am

    I waited for an hour for a breakfast burrito, grits and potatoes. I'm not sure if the food is good or not but an hour wait IN THE ESTABLISHMENT is a little excessive! Hopefully the food is good but based on how long it takes orders to come out I don't think I will be back. I'm sad because I was so excited.

    Ari C.

    Food was really good service was fast and the ambience definitely gave a back home bodega you guys gotta go get a chopped cheese if ur ever in the area!

    French toast w/sausage and the NY platter with sausage.
    Sherri W.

    The service was good. It's a take out cafe service g breakfast and lunch. Our food was fresh and delicious. Their sausage patty is huge and flavorful. The French toast was delicious also. Good French toast is hard to find but they got it right. The honey biscuit was bussing. They also offer vegan dishes. We'll be back.

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    QuaShauna W.

    Quality food!!! Great customer service! Great new addition to the area, we need more places like this that serve everything all day long! Give them a try you won't be disappointed

    Biscuits & gravy, eggs, home potatoes AND bacon!

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    Very unassuming location in a gas station strip. So cute on the inside. Sandwiches and fries were delicious.

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    5 months ago

    Amazing food great service will definitely come back again. Please give this place a try you won't regret it.

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    10 months ago

    The food here is really good. Chris is an awesome guy to talk to as well. Would definitely eat here again

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    I liked the chopped cheese sandwich and fries. I will go back for the bacon egg and cheese sandwich

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    The food is delicious and no small portions...plus the service is awesome...Loving atmosphere..

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    3 years ago

    I've eaten here literally 4 days in a row for breakfast and it's absolutely amazing everytime!!!

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    We went on a Thursday arriving at 11:45 am to a 30 minute wait. I don't think it's was because they…read morewere so packed I think it was because they didn't have enough servers bc there were several tables empty and no one was on the patio. After 30 minutes I checked on where we were and one girl said another 15 minutes but then the young woman that said 30 minutes grabbed 2 menus and said follow me. We ended up at a 2 person table beside 2 empty booths and we did not even ask to change bc our favorite server had us! She's so good that she's worth the wait! I'm so sorry I can't remember her name! Of course we ordered coffee because theirs is so delicious we don't mind paying $3.99 for it! Normally, we always get water with lemon as our drinks but not here! We both decided to try something different then our usual orders. My friend had the chimmichurri steak hash and he ate every thing but a couple of potatoes, said it was very good and was happy he tried it. I chose the pick 2 half sandwich Roast beef and havarti with a creamy horseradish sauce and tomato basil soup. Both were excellent! The ambiance here is minimal but super clean including the restrooms. People definitely come for the food. We did miss the Belgium waffle we usually share but we decided we were too full to even attempt one ! No worries my birthday is in a couple of weeks and they always send a bogo happy birthday coupon if you are on their vip list, which of course, I am.... so there is a Belgium waffle in my future! Thank you First Watch for consistently being one of our favorite places!

    We were seated right away on a Friday mid morning around 10am. The restaurant has a contemporary…read moredesign with lots of natural light. The place was not quite full but quickly filled up after our arrival. Our server Izayah was very attentive and had a great disposition. We had the traditional breakfast with bacon, eggs, toast and potatoes for $13.29; trifecta with a Belgian waffle, eggs and sausage for $13.49 and strawberry tres leches French toast from the seasonal menu for $13.49. They were all great especially the waffle (although the strawberries were not the best quality). My husband ordered scrambled eggs and they gave him eggs over easy. I ordered a side of ham and I was over halfway done with the French toast before it came out. Still always a good choice

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