We've enjoyed the Sugar Kettle for years. They have changed a bit over this time, including no longer being open on Fridays and also removing many items from their menu. We used to visit specifically from Mobile to get the white bbq chicken - it was delicious! I stick to veggie plates when going now and I always enjoy mine. The broccoli salad is the absolute best and my husband really enjoys the catfish plate. Service is always good and it is such a cute little place for lunch. We'd visit more if we were closer. The food definitely has a home cooked feel. read more

The food was decent. The portions did not match the prices. It seemed like some of the food even came out of a can or the freezer. Not real impressed. read more

We were so blown away by this amazing local breakfast joint. It is the cutest environment in an old home and the service was just over the top. The food is perfectly southern. read more

We visit here for a great Southern breakfast when we come south to visit our grands. This cafe seems to be often overlooked as a great mom & pop and I think it's because it is located in a neighborhood off the main drag as well as covid hurting businesses. It's a large old house converted into a cafe. I as raised in S. OH where there's a big southern influence on food but not as much as it used to be...all New American most places but this little cafe easily stands up to it's counterpart in the same area but the other good one seems to get most of the customer because of their high exposure on a busy street and we eat there also. We visited Daphne a couple months ago and as usual, breakfasts are wonderful. First time I ordered a breakfast that includes biscuits and they were what I remember as a kid...obviously homemade, high and light with kinda crispy top...would make any southern mama swoon. My other fave here is the best, creamiest grits that you can't find anywhere north of the Mason Dixon. I crave an cafe like this near me but nope! I have to travel back to Daphne on Mobile Bay. read more

Very delicious southern style food. The service was a bit slow, but we did arrive just at the noon hour. I ordered the vegetable plate, which was wonderful & my table mates ordered the same. All food was consumed, plates clean! Something has changed. Now mediocre cold food & distracted service. read more

Amazing food great service, and I love the outdoor seating. Comfort southern food at its finest. great little breakfast lunch spot

It was good. I had a turkey croissant sandwich for lunch. My father had pot roast. My sandwich was ok, nothing really special but the pot roast was very tough. Not edible. We had to send it back and got a fried pork chop instead. That was good. read more

I've been on a quest to find chicken and dressing with the right texture, and theirs has it. Most places serve a dressing that has the texture of stuffing. Not here. It's the real deal. As good as mine? Nope! It's very good though. Perfect texture and great flavor. It's only served on Tuesdays. The carrot soufflé I had on the side was every bit as good as my sweet potato casserole too. Their fried chicken is juicy and flavorful as well, and the cobblers are definitely homemade. Even better, the last few times I've been, I even got to see two of my favorite former Manci's waitresses who now work at The Sugar Kettle. I had held out on giving them that 5th star until I tried the chicken and dressing and it certainly earned it! read more

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I'm sure this is a delightful place under normal circumstances, but they were absolutely swamped during our lunch visit a few days ago and couldn't handle the crowd in any way. Every...single...table around us received the wrong food or wrong sides, one diner would be almost finished their meal before the other was served, ran out of this, ran out of that, didn't have tea for the current diners because they were closing soon and weren'tgoingtomake more, cleaning the restaurant and prepping to close while numerous tables were still dining. Just strange. Our poor server cried in the hallway on 2 separate occasions because people were so annoyed and fussing due to the chaos. One server told the table next to us that their breakfast is good, but to "get there early because they always run out of everything." Cute little house, but the service is rough and the food is unremarkable with smallish, cafeteria-like portions. read more

Sugar Kettle Cafe is such a cute little joint. Eating there is like going to your southern grandma's house on Thanksgiving. The staff is so sweet and they show that classic southern hospitality that everyone loves. Their food tastes like something you'd see Paula Deen cooking up in her kitchen! There is so much flavor and it's the perfect place to go for comfort food! I love it here and I highly recommend it!! read more

The service was very nice. People were friendly. The atmosphere was very unique. It didn't feel like a restaurant, but some sort of old country home. The food was just good, not great. Everyone enjoyed their stay, but there was really nothing too extravagant about the place. What I enjoyed most was the atmosphere and decor, as well as the good service. read more

The Sugar Kettle Cafe - Avocado Toast - Southern Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

What an adorable little cafe! Amazing chicken salad on a croissant. Those sweet heat pickles....wow! Will be buying those monthly.

Good southern soul food menu. Like eating at your grandmas house. Different specials everyday with sweet ice tea and sweet desserts.

One of the absolute best places I've been and the reason we should support our local businesses. My choice was the shrimp and grits which was delicious and came with a biscuit and a side of the most delicious Apple butter. I must confess I was very resistant at first,but the location and service are great as well as the price. Two can dine for under 35 dollars or less. It's a great value for great food. read more

We really like this small unassuming restaurant. Here you can get a delicious meal at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend stopping in for brunch. read more

Friendly staff, reasonably priced, and amazing food. Their sweet and hot pickles they set out samples of after 11am are so yummy too. Went here 3 times during my one week vacation to the area. The chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had. read more

The Sugar Kettle Cafe - Country fried steak, breakfast sandwich, biscuits and gravy with two different sauces. - Southern Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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If you are in Daphne you MUST eat here! Go for one of the daily specials but head over early as they sell out. I had the pot roast with mashed potatoes and veggies. I was hoping for fried chicken but I was too late, other savvy patrons had beaten me to it. I wasn't too upset about missing out on the fried chicken because the pot roast was amazing. Great taste, tender meat and veggies that were just right. The staff is quick and friendly. It's in a renovated house and is really cute. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. My only complaint is that they aren't open for dinner! read more

Cute place. The food I've had here is pretty good. Service is on the slow side, but the servers are very nice. They could use a larger selection. Too expensive for me. There are better options. read more

I was looking for a small, hometown style restaurant for breakfast. It is indeed that, but the food doesn't meet the nice, quaint house where the restaurant is located. I was seated quickly. The waitress was solemn but friendly. I ordered the biscuits and gravy, with two eggs and a side of sausage patties. The bechamel sauce was bland and the biscuits seemed to be from a pop can. They were over baked and difficult to cut. The eggs were perfectly done medium. The sausage patties seemed to be the precooked variety and were over cooked and dry. I just expected a home cooked style breakfast and it didn't happen. Honestly, the food would have been better from the Waffle House. The waitress never smiled, but was attentive. I thought maybe it was just me, but she was the same with the other two tables she was servicing. Great ambiance, mediocre service, and average food. read more

We were in town for a soccer game and stayed over night so we didn't have to rush home. We stopped here for brunch and had one of the best brunches ever. I ordered the caramel French toast it was out of this world. It was thick slices of French bread served in ramekin and underneath is the incredible caramel sauce with chunks of caramel that will pull your tooth out. My daughter had the spinach andouille sausage pie. It was super tasty with a light flaky crust. The service was also amazing and we would come back here all the time if we lived here! read more

The Sugar Kettle Cafe - Southern Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

We were in line approximately 20 min. They crowded and very busy. After being seated and ordering breakfast, it took over 30 min. to get our food. I had biscuits and gravy. One of the biscuits was stale and hard. Pickles were great. I am the only one that a complaint. Overall it as a good experience. read more

Service was very friendly and we sat on the front lawn to keep our distance. The portions were fairly small and I wouldn't say the avocado toast was a star recipe. They were out of a few popular breakfast items on our visit. We enjoyed sitting outside though. read more

We are new to the and found this little hidden gem by shear luck! It is the best place for breakfast! We had family visit and brought them here to experience the quaint atmosphere, friendly staff and service and great food! We haven't tried brunch yet as we imagine they are quite busy on the weekends, and we do want to try it for lunch sometime soon. Do yourself a favor and go here for a great breakfast! Joni G. read more

Had their meals many times for work. I usually get the strawberry/chicken salad and it is very good.

The atmosphere is quaint and relaxing. The food was okay. The Mac and cheese was a little dry and the green limas weren't seasoned well, but the pot roast and pecan pie were EXCEPTIONAL. Of course, these were the only menu items I had. I would love to come back and try more. The wait staff and hostess were very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. I didn't have to wait long at all to be seated or for the food to arrive at my table. Overall, this was a good dining experience. Love the location and atmosphere. read more

My mom had the meatloaf and I had the country fried steak. Both were absolutely amazing. It reminded her of her parents home cooking in the best way possible. We will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Stopped here for breakfast/brunch today. Have been here before with satisfactory results...alas, today was not. We ordered the breakfast casserole with fresh fruit and the chicken and waffles. We added a tomato Pie to share. It seemed to take a while. When the food came out, none of it was hot (the waffle nor the biscuit would melt the whipped butter). The breakfast casserole had shriveled as it cooled. The tomato pie was hot and very good. The waitress said she was sorry but couldn't do anything. read more

We enjoyed everything so much. We were on a small trip from New Orleans and we always try and find local places to eat. The service was great and the food was outstanding. read more

Such a huge disappointment. I have been wanting to try this place for so long, but something always came up. I finally set a date for breakfast and we went and had the worst breakfast ever. It was a week day morning and we were the first table of that morning. Everything we ordered must have been leftsovers from the day before, because everything was stone cold. The grits, home fries, eggs, biscuits, the gravy were all cold and nasty. Neither one of us could finish our breakfast. I normally don't mind giving places a second chance but if you can't make fresh hot eggs for breakfast I don't know if a second chance would even matter. read more

This is a small place that if you're not careful you will pass right by. Very rustic and small inside and very clean. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. They have a real old Southern menu, not for calorie counters. Eggs, homemade biscuits, breakfast meats, home fries and homemade biscuits. Eggs cooked the way I like them and served hot. Lots of really good hot coffee make this a must stop. Also very reasonable prices. read more

Nice place to stop and eat. Food was good, kind of cramped. The service was good. Cannot complain.

Wow, wow, wow! What a gem we found! Everything from the atmosphere, tea, and food was phenomenal. The service was top notch. I rarely order pork chops- but let me tell ya- worth the risk. The tea was fresh brewed with... FRESH, lemon. There are beautiful flowers everywhere- and even patio tables that are clean in the front. Love it here and we will be back! read more

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Stopped in after church for brunch last Sunday. Cute little house with a homey atmosphere and a nice variety of food selections. Ordered the chicken and waffles, excellent choice! It was served with real maple syrup and a bacon type jam (I didn't care for the jam so next time will substitute with the fruit option). The chicken was perfectly cooked and not at all greasy. The waffle was probably one of the best I have ever had. Can't wait to go back! read more

Server is extremely nice and we got sat down immediately. Food didn't take too long. I got the sugar kettle sandwich on a croissant. SO DELICIOUS! It's so soft and crisps and the avocado is amazing. Had a side of hash brown casserole - also delicious! Recommend :) read more

The Sugar Kettle Cafe - Southern Near Me - Daphne, Alabama

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Best biscuits in Daphne! I held a "working breakfast" here on a weekday. Everyone enjoyed it. The food is fresh, the staff friendly, and the coffee hot and plentiful. I ordered the chicken biscuit - so good, especially with some of their homemade apple butter. I think working breakfasts are going to become more regular. read more

Great cafe'....This was an old house that was completely renovated.....nice atmosphere and great food. They are only open during lunch, but if you have a craving for a good "home cooked" meal, this is a good place to go. You can check the website to find out what's on the menu before you go! Located on 64 behind Staples. read more

What a wonderful lunch experience, from receiving a sample of their spiced pickles to an incredable BLT. Never would have guessed that the missing ingredient is a fried green tomato. Service was very good, friendly and fast. Looking forward to years of enjoying meals here. read more

Great home down cooking. Fried chicken crisp and not greasy, the staff are very pleasant and nice. A must each time I fly down South! read more

Love the Sugar Kettle! Great food and great service. We are only doing take out now, but it's still great! Love their chicken, grilled and fried, and their vegetables are delicious. Rarely have room for dessert, but they certainly look wonderful. read more

Very impressive!! My wife and I were off for President' s Day and finally caught this place during its open hours. First, our server was very pleasant from beginning to end. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and even recommended the biscuits and honey spread (very delicious). I ordered the country fried steak breakfast with the hash brown casserole. Every bit of it was delicious from the perfectly cooked and surprisingly crisp country fried steak to the perfectly cook eggs. My wife tried the bacon with her eggs and hashbrowns. With her toast, she tried the homemade strawberry jam (excellent). All and all we had a very delightful breakfast experience. The friendly staff coupled with the delicious food really started our day on a very positive note. read more