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    The Colony Cafe

    3.8 (59 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Biscuits and gravy combo $11.99
    Jennifer P.

    Came here on a weekend morning and they weren't terribly busy. We were meeting people who were already seated. Looked over the menu and decided to get Migas $9.99 (which sounded like chilaquiles-SPOILER ALERT they are not!) and husband got biscuit and gravy combo $11.99. It came with biscuits and gravy, 2 eggs, bacon and sausage. Portion sizes were ok. Food was pretty standard breakfast fare (similar to chain restuarants). Best thing about this place was the price. For 4 adults ordering 4 meals, 2 coffees, a tea and some sides it was $63.50. I actually laughed when I got the bill because it was so low. I always forget how inexpensive food can be in the midwest as a meal for 2 where I live can get pricey. This place is located at the end of a strip mall. Parking was easy and it did not look like they were on a wait. Would stop in again if in the area for a quick cheap meal. Oh and for anyone curious what migas were per their menu "Scrambled eggs with tortilla chips, jalapeno, tomato and onions, cheddar cheese. Served hash browns with two flour tortillas and salsa." I was surprised how bland these were. Unless I got a jalapeño there was little to no flavor to the entire thing. I was surprised it was so flavorless considering all the things in it. Hash browns were crispy on outside and soft on the inside which is ok with me.

    Catfish plate
    Van T.

    Great cafe, with great food and service, with a small town feel. The Catfish was so good, and fresh. The chicken fried steak might be the best in DFW!

    A 3  egg omelette. Smallest I have ever seen

    Smallest 3 egg omelette we have ever seen and how can you make eggs taste bad? Horrible. But worse than the miniature omelette, the grits were even worse. No taste at all. They were disgusting. Very disappointing. They did cook my bacon to order but the bacon was like a salt stick. Unfortunate- we were so happy to see a new cafe in The Colony hopefully it was just an off day

    Colony Combo
    Roland L.

    The Colony Cafe is quite possibly one of a few truly standout dining establishments in Denton County, featuring a warm and inviting environment and staffed with genuinely kind employees. Deciding upon a dish may conceivably be difficult as The Colony Cafe's highly affordable menu, although not overwhelming with clutter or redundancy, contains many potentially tantalizing dishes. Because of this dilemma, I deferred to the expertise of our waitress. She: So, what will y'all be having? Me: Hmm, I'm torn between Eggs Benedict, Migas, and Reuben Omelet. She: Those are all great choices... Me: (becoming more puzzled) Alright, if you could have something right now, what would YOU order. She: Actually, I wouldn't order any of those. I would order The Colony Combo. Me: Really?!? She: YES! It's sooooo good!!! Me: Alright, I'm convinced! Colony Combo ($5.49): 5/5 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-colony-cafe-the-colony?select=3gkDx24Vj0y3d-glIW_cwg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-colony-cafe-the-colony?select=1j015prjurv3dQ1rXYgLXw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-colony-cafe-the-colony?select=DRAMuWLot0_PnfJBORK0mg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-colony-cafe-the-colony?select=e-5x6vaUpCaMHTpJaRhcMA Frankly, I became skeptical after ordering. "What's so special about a couple eggs, a few slices of bacon, and a short stack of hot cakes?", I thought. What I can say is, The Colony Cafe flawlessly executed a simple breakfast. My compliments to the chef for preparing sunny-side up exactly as they were intended, frying bacon perfect to a bright crisp, and whipping up a batch of fluffy pancakes that, in my opinion, are the pinnacle and epitome of all pancakes...ever!!! Texas Chili Cheese Omelet ($7.29): 5/5 I nearly ordered this myself but became the immediate benefactor of Loren L's lack of stomach capacity. The Colony Cafe's hearty chili omelet is something of legends! Their perfectly balanced chili is not over the top spicy, nor too acidic or overcome with tomato flavor. Undoubtedly, one dish not to be glanced over. Coffee ($1.59): 4/5 Known for my strict critique of coffee, I was delightfully impressed by The Colony Cafe's ability to brew a solid cup of coffee that did not require sugar or milk. To attest to my approval, I actually requested my cup be refilled more than several times during the course of our breakfast. If you are a resident of Denton County, you mustn't delay a visit to The Colony Cafe. Their value minded offerings will more than satisfy and most assuredly, keep you coming back for more.

    The colony skillet
    Michael G.

    The first time I came here I had The Colony Skillet. I walked into the place for the first time at around 1:30 p.m. on a Sunday for my "breakfast". Keep in mind that this place closes at 2:30, so by then, there weren't that many people there anymore. The first thing I noticed about the couple tables that were there was that they seemed to be on very familiar terms with the staff. Good sign. Starving, didn't really know what to order. I had read that the coffee was good, so I knew I was going to try it. Coffee aside, I asked my server "I'm hungry, what's popular?" In my less manner-observing thoughts this roughly translated to "Feed me the best food you've got" I think she read my mind. "The Colony Skillet." she said. Now normally in small establishments such as this one, I'm always skeptical of food that's named after a city. After she explained everything that's in it (during which I didn't really take in half the things she said), I agreed to it. First came the coffee. The coffee was very decent. It wasn't an exotic brew filled with rich and aromatic flavors from the depth of Colombia, nor did it have the [insert all coffee descriptions] of [insert all foreign coffee producing places]. It was simply a good, solid, morning (afternoon, in my case) cup of joe. AND courtesy of my server, I never saw the bottom of my coffee mug. Keep them refills coming. Needless to say I was very well (read: excessively) caffeinated for the remaining afternoon. Then came the food. Delicious. Sausage, eggs, cheese, hash brown on English muffin, all topped off with a generous serving of gravy. I personally didn't think the combination of everything was too much. It was just enough flavor to hit the spot, and not so much that it goes over the top. The sweet spot. I just had dinner, writing this makes me want it again. I devoured it. First post, lengthy post. Thanks for reading, happy to share!

    Cinnamon roll with nuts.
    Larry P.

    A local surprise. We were on our way to a 3 star lunch, spotted this place and decided to try it. Solid 4 star food & 5 star service. Lots of regulars were served while we ate. The food is good, service outstanding & very friendly. Give the cinnamon rolls with nuts a try... Yum!

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    Food & service always amazing the staff is always welcoming food never fails is always delicious!

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    Love their food and service! Very consistent in delivering great food. It is our go to place for a great meal.

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    Great food best dessert banana pudding and the great staff they're all kind and they care about one another

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    This business is closed. The landlord took over the property for non-payment of rent, according to the notice on the door.

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