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Wake ‘n Bacon

4.1 (575 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Melissa M.

Menu's are only QR code. I prefer paper menu. You come in and are handed a # for your table with QR code for the menu. We had questions but sat around while the poor guy had 5 other tables plus us to take care of before we were approached. After that the place slowed down. Wake n Bacon burger, so glad I order any other cheese other than the pepper jack bc the fig jam had a kick! Delicious burger but lil spicy. My partner had the cheeze & Chong, it was good also but pepper jack cheese gave it that unexpected kick. Ended up putting the beef patty on the cheeze and Chong and it was amazing!!!! Espresso Martini's were fantastic! Def recommend giving this place a try. Great daily deals also.

WnB plate & the Wake n Bacon burger along with a Mimosa during happy hour.
Jessenia M.

The space was charming and cozy. You would miss it if you didn't see the Open sign on the window. Our server Kay was friendly and all the food was delicious. We devoured our plates in minutes. Left with full bellies and smiles all around. The happy hour is from 2-4pm everyday and includes select cocktails for $5 and entrees starting at $2. Definitely worth it.

Strawberry fresh toast with cream
You love L.

Why don't you walk in? It's a beautiful flower top. It gives so cute and comfy with games. The service is impeccable. Ben the waiter was so nice and kind and kept checking on me and the food itself was so nice and fresh right when you make it there everything was really nice. Here's some pictures to share my experience. I will visit again. I love the happy hour. prices

Purple Haze
Jessica S.

The place is absolutely stunning, with the flower ceiling and warm staff, special shoutout to Ben and Kate! Food is good, coffee is very tasty!

Spiced Maple Chicken 'n Waffles
Nichelle S.

Food & bev: 10/10 plenty of options including cbd infusions. Service: 10/10 quick and easy! Ambiance: 10/10 loved the floral ceilings and photo booth touch.

Natasha B.

Went back and it was still just as good. The service is nice, the purple haze drink is so so good. A little sweet but just what I needed. Unfortunately they were out of the strawberry French toast :/ but the chicken and waffles were just as good

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Christine H.

Ube flap jack stack - very filling, couldn't finish it, one huge Ube pancake that fills up the whole plate and it's topped with a thick-cut maple pepper bacon (if you choose that option for meat), the yolk from the sunny-side up eggs oozes over the Ube pancake, the cheddar cheese is blended in the egg also, loved the pickled spicy peppers on top, they give you plenty of spiced maple syrup Mirror photo - they have a mirror photo by the entrance that takes your photo and prints right away and you can post it on the wall, but it was not working when my friend and I were there Decor - ceiling is covered with hanging flowers and plants which is really pretty, great for photo ops Highly recommend making reservations ahead of time since it can get really busy especially on the weekends

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Ernie H.

Food is still all excellent - the turtle waffles, the ube flap jacks and the baesilog ( cured sweetened thick Filipino bacon). Service was fine. And it's still really pretty. The demerit comes from the food delivery there was 9 of us on two tables. The food came out erratic and the time difference between the first order to the last one was substantial enough that half of us was done eating. Also I don't like any restaurant not only this one, where the tip is added upfront.

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Vicki N.

UPDATE: July 2025. Still amazing, perfect for brunch. Recommend: Ube Coffee Purple Haze, Flight of Bacon (OMG), and same as before - Uber Flapjack Stack. Had the strong and good cocktail Cold-Fashioned, and several more great dishes. A+++

Purple Haze
Ashley B.

First off I love the ambiance inside with all the flowers hanging from the ceiling and photo wall by the entrance. The space is very welcoming. There is currently construction outside so it was a bit hard to find at first. I ordered the purple haze and ube flap stack. The portions were huge but the flavor was a bit lacking. The coffee was a bit too watery for my taste and the ube pancakes didn't really have much ube flavor. The bacon was a bit too tough as well but the eggs and other toppings were good. I really liked the spicy syrup on the side. I think I'd come again but trying something else.

Top Left: Baesilog; Top Right: Big John; Bottom: Ube Flap Jack Stack
Kris N.

This place was a bit of a letdown to be honest. We had an online reservation and they opened promptly at 8am and immediately seated us. They do online table ordering here through Toast which can be convenient but I also dislike the lack of service aspect when restaurants do this. As for the food/drinks, it was nothing to write home about; it was OK at best. I ordered the Purple Haze coffee which was a bit lacking in the ube flavor. It wasn't bad like some of the others I've had in the past theirs was OK. Also I ordered it with oat milk too I believe but my stomach did act up a bit later so I'm not sure if they really used it or not. My order was the Ube Flap Jack Stack. The pancake itself had a slight crisp to the edges and was a bit moist in the center. Underneath it was flecked with mini tater tots which provided a nice surprise every couple of bites. The tocino bacon for me had little to no tocino flavor. It should be sweet and savory at the very least with maybe some garlic. Theirs lacked both. Lastly the sunny side up egg was for sure over cooked. The yoke was basically fully cooked through. The hot pepper on top was a nice touch though. As for the baesilog, my friend had no complaints with the tocino bacon. With the Big John, my friend said the tater tots were so salty that he couldn't really enjoy his food. The interior was clean and the bathrooms didn't smell at all which was a big plus for me. They also have like a selfie mirror camera thing with a printer but it was broken at that time. I think this is the kind of place that I would want to give a 2 because it just didn't meet expectations but trying to remain rational and and fair it's at least a 3/5.

Chicken and Spiced Maple Chicken 'n Waffles
Joey L.

We went to breakfast on a Tuesday morning and it was pretty empty, the place was decorated nicely with flowers hanging from ceiling. Staff were nice and helpful, you have to order from phone or at the front which could be annoying when busy. Food took normal amount of time to come. The coffee was okay, they didn't have any cream for the coffee and had to use milk for it. I got the chicken and waffles, the chicken was very good, one of the better chickens I've had and the bubble waffles tasted like any other waffle. They have spicy maple syrup and while it was good it was not spicy at all sadly. Overall it was an alright breakfast. It's definitely not the typical breakfast place and serves different food than a normal diner would.

Toast
Kassie L.

Wake 'n Bacon was a solid choice for breakfast right by the lake. We walked in on a Friday morning and were able to get a table right away. They're a fast casual place, so no waiters, but the staff will come check on you quickly if you press the little button on the table. All three people in my party got the phatty, and the portion was huge. Their burrito was decent, just wish there were more beans (mostly rice/tots/eggs). I'd go back to try more of their menu- the drinks and waffles looked great! 3.5 rounded up to 4.

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Ask the Community - Wake ‘n Bacon

Do you have to call for weekend reservations for 5?

Look like it. But counter seating and the outdoor seating didn’t require reservations.

Where do people typically park?

There's a parking garage next door and some street parking . I recommend using the SpotHero app.

Is this a good place to study?

No since it’s reservations recommended and gets quite packed and noisy with diners.

Is this place Kid friendly?

I think it's fine to take kids overall. They would find the food, decor, and the photo booth fun! Not sure if your looking for this too but: In my opinion, I would take my older child (7) as she is someone who loves to be treated to new restaurants… 

Is this place dog friendly?

Unfortunately, they do not allow leisure pets.

Do they have mimosas? Bottomless mimosas?

We do have mimosas. We do not, however, have bottomless mimosas.

Can you walk in to get a coffee to go?

Absolutely! We’re actually counter-service so you can get everything to go if you want - muffins, coffee, tea, food, and even cocktails!

Do they offer mimosas or bottomless mimosas?

Can I pay with Apple pay?

Yes

How can I make a reservation for outdoor seating?

At the moment they don't appear to have outdoor seating, just take out, and maybe delivery.

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