Waldo's Cafe is a great spot for breakfast or brunch. The service was good, the menu offers plenty of options, and the portions are very generous. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, with an old-school cafe feel that gives the place a lot of charm. It's a great family-friendly restaurant where everyone can find something they enjoy. My favorite part was the complimentary cinnamon rolls, they were a delicious surprise and a nice touch that made the experience even better. Overall, a solid place for a satisfying meal, and I would definitely come back. read more

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Delicious breakfast at a great price! We both ordered the breakfast platter and everything was cooked perfectly -- the eggs and bacon were just right. I especially loved the grits, and the marble rye toast was delicious. We started with a cinnamon roll that was fresh, warm, and had the perfect amount of icing and cinnamon. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Although the restaurant is in a strip mall, it has a cozy, old-time feel. They also seem to have a very busy takeout business. Definitely worth a visit read more

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Waldo Café is a cozy, friendly spot with great food and quick service. The menu has plenty of tasty breakfast and lunch options, and everything feels fresh and homemade. The staff is welcoming and makes you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. It's the kind of place you want to come back to again and again. We shared a biscuit and gravy meal that came with hashbrowns two eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage. We added a bowl of fruit and this was the perfect amount of food for the two of us especially when they bring out your complimentary cinnamon roll before the meal. read more

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Loved this place for breakfast! We went on a Saturday around 10am. Waited for 15 min then got a table. Free cinnamon roll was classic and delicious. Service was quick and waitress was very kind. I loved my burrito! It came with gravy for a dipping sauce. Very cute diner vibes. Would definitely go back and order the same thing! read more

Waldo Cafe - Country Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great service, food and such a surprise with cinnamon rolls. Service was fast and place was clean. read more

Waldo Cafe - BLT Sammie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Here we have a wonderful Cafe family owned. We walked in, open available seating chairs and booths and bar seating. Immediately greeted and seated. Madison was our server and very attentive with menus, drinks on top of refills and orders. Place is very clean, clean restrooms, atmosphere is very quiet/ average with lovely history news paper dividers, decorative table with ads. No kids menu, or crayons... not worthy of knocking off a star because the interactions with our awesome waitress Madison. Onto the food! We're greeted with a beautiful complimentary Cinnamon rolls home made, served warm! Delicious Portions are generous and enough to share or have leftovers. Kitchen sink scramble and it was packed with flavor from the meats with a nice biscuit home made. Pulled pork eggs Benedicts also generous portion, with pulled pork.. sweet, juicy and tender. Coleslaw was crisp and fresh on top of english muffin. Eggs cooked perfectly with the sauce added a nice touch to cut the sweet meat. Our kiddos just had Pancakes and French toast which is pretty standard not memorable but no need to knock off any stars. We're from out of town, so this was a great little breakfast place to enjoy before we take off towards the airport. Any locals in sure would enjoy this place and what it offers as well as the out of town folks. Enjoy! read more

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Best breakfast/brunch I've had in over 25 years. The way that food made me feel I haven't felt that much happiness in quite some time. The service and food was top notch. My wife loved the dinner feel and the free cinnamon rolls read more

Waldo Cafe - Yumminess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Solid breakfast joint, free cinnamon rolls are a nice touch, the service is quick and friendly, and the food is always good, standard fare. I'm glad to live so close to a a solid spot like that. We go once every other month or so as time allows and it's not disappointed yet! read more

For a good old fashioned breakfast, this is the place. Stepping into the Waldo cafe (previously neighborhood cafe), is like stepping back in time in the best way. Old newspaper clippings and photos line the walls, and the whole place just screams diner. You can get a relatively cheap meal here with some delicious classics, and even take a slice of pie home when you pay at the counter. What blows this place out of the water is 1000% the cinnamon rolls. My mouth is watering just thinking about them-- and it's even better knowing that they're freeeee! read more

I love this charming downhome cafe. It has a small town atmosphere where people will talk to you and make you feel at home. The Waite staff is fantastic and the first thing they do when you show up and get seated is bring you warm, hot wonderful cinnamon rolls. read more

Complimentary warm gooey cinnamon rolls... yum-yum! Service was great! Brewed coffee was great! Biscuits and gravy were great!! Will be back!!!! read more

We recently went here for breakfast. First, just a need old fashion restaurant. Everyone there is super friendly and helpful. Place has a lot of seating. They start you out with a complementary fresh made cinnamon roll. I apologize for not getting a picture. They are excellent. Just the right amount of icing and cinnamon. My wife got the Denver omelet with potatoes and an English muffin. She said it was the best Denver omelet she has had. It was a lot of food. I got the breakfast platter: eggs, sausage and instead of potatoes and bread I opted for the French toast. As you can tell from the picture I started eating before I snapped the picture. Everything was delicious. A good hardy breakfast at very reasonable prices. Everything I look for when I go out for breakfast. I can't wait to go back and try them for lunch. They have a very big menu. read more

Waldo Cafe - Denver Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Excellent breakfast. And the complimentary cinnamon rolls are EXCELLENT! Never had a bad meal here. Great servers. I love the western omelette, grits and sourdough toast. The pancakes are the best! read more

Country Breakfast Burrito IS SO GOOD this place is amazing. Great value, great flavor.

The breakfast was bland and the sausage was burnt. The waitress is super nice, but the wait is too long for so many open tables. Also, need to mention the mice that ran across the floor while we ate, fully lost our appetite after that. Some girls some a guy at the counter and he didn't even have the courtesy to really apologize just looked down and said "sorry, it happens" like no sir it does not.... read more

I love Waldo Cafe! I can't speak to the ambiance or service, because I have only ordered delivery from here through Door Dash. I have ordered breakfast twice; both times I got the breakfast sandwich with American cheese, fried egg, and turkey sausage. I love that they offer turkey sausage, because a lot of other popular breakfast spots only offer pork. I have also ordered the pancakes, which are delicious! For less than $4, you get a giant pancake. I love the value too-everything on the breakfast menu is $12 or less, and the portion sizes are generous. The first time I ordered breakfast from here, they even threw in a cinnamon roll for free (which was yummy). Waldo Cafe is definitely a place I will order from again! read more

A group from work had breakfast here. The total experience was excellent. I will be coming back with Mr. G. The resuraunt was able to easily accommodate our group of 14 people. There were plenty of cinnamon rolls, in fact our waitress brought out a second plate before we ordered. The coffee was good, the half and half, that wasn't flavored, was in good supply on the table, and the coffee service was good, in that I didn't have to ask for a refill, the refill was provided in a timely manner by the staff. Our waitress has a great sense of humor and was ready to joke with our group. Now onto the food. It is hard to choose what to order. I stepped out of my usual bacon and eggs breakfast platter and had the Tomato, Avocado, Spinich Omlette. The clincher on this was the hollandaise sauce. This came with grits (which needed salt - and salt was on the table), and I ordered a biscuit. Which was yummy. The servings were huge, so I had to get a to go box. I realized that I didn't get my usual bacon, and my ommlette was so good I didn't miss it. I would recommend the Waldo Cafe just for the cinnamon rolls. The food is an added bonus. read more

Best breakfast in KC by a mile. Great service...... and the gratis Cin rolls were sinfully awesome!!

What a great breakfast we had!! Fast and kind service made the experience even better!! Highly recommend!

Went in to check out this place as a coworker recommended. It was amazing!! I loved the free cinnamon rolls. I got the spinach avocado omelette. Service was great, didn't hover but anticipated my needs. The owner (I think) was super nice and checked in with us while we were eating. I will be back! Honestly better than First Watch which has always been a fave. Better to support local anyways! read more

Our second visit to Waldo Café took place late in the day at 2pm on a Saturday-one hour before closing time. Shortly after we walked in, the door was locked, and the shades were pulled. The cinnamon roll was tasty, but it had been tossed around and was in pieces. The potatoes were cold, dry, and very tough as if they had been in a warmer for quite some time. The eggs and biscuits were fresh. Our server was attentive and friendly just like last time. Our decision to visit the restaurant so late in the day resulted in diminished food quality and overall experience. Should I visit Waldo Cafe in the future, Ill be sure to visit before noon to ensure the best overall experience. read more

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Tucked in the corner you don't realize this place is so big inside. Separate back room easily seats 30 too. Diner style food with retro atmosphere that doesn't feel manufactured... But clearly isn't 50 years old and tired either. Very comfortable, the kinda place the Seinfeld gang would be at home in. Had a breakfast burrito and it was great. read more

Waldo Cafe - Exterior...there in the corner! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

First off, they have cinnamon rolls as a free appetizer. Secondly, they are so warm and yummy. Third, it's your typical breakfast cafe with many menu options that all sound good. I got the Country Fried Steak Open-Faced Sandwich which was rather large and both looked and tasted delicious. The gravy was rich and creamy and the steak was juicy. Great experience here and will definitely come back to try more menu items. *visited 3/7/21 read more

Waldo Cafe - Country Fried Steak Open-Faced Sandwich ($11) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Gluten-free, bread and buns available, amazing food and -what?!! Live music sometimes!!! Hurry and get some of this incredible goodness!!! Plus- the owner is the nicest! read more

Good comfort food/traditional breakfast place. Sat down and they put cinnamon rolls on the table before we ordered! Great service, family diner vibe. read more

My husband and myself where in the area and stopped to try this place. Breakfast was amazing.

The food was ok. The bacon was way overcooked almost burned. The waitress was good. The problem was with the attitude of the person who seated me and checked me out. He did not speak a word. No smiles, thank you, come again; absolutely nothing; and I will not absolutely come again. read more

Service was amazing and very friendly workers great place to bring family for breakfast or lunch on Weekends or weekdays read more

Waldo Cafe - Country skillet is amazing comes out fresh and warm and comes with cinnamon rolls highly recommend coming to neighborhood cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great home cooked food! My go to for a really good breakfast! Indecisive about breakfast or lunch please give them a shot. You won't regret it. Oh I almost forgot to mention with every meal you'll get fresh homemade cinnamon rolls served warm!! Yummy!!!! read more

I've gone to the Neighborhood Cafe in Waldo for years now and I can't believe I haven't even reviewed it yet! I am a HUGE fan of places that have free appetizers/snacks & the Neighborhood Cafe outdoes itself by serving free cinnamon rolls. YUMMMM. Every dish is delicious...I've never been disappointed. FYI for the brunch drinkers..there is no alcohol. The food is worth it though! read more

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This place is legit! They even give one free cinnamon roll per person. I have NEVER seen that at any cafe or diner before. And it's not just any ole cinnamon roll. It's a square cinnamon roll that's so unique and amazing in flavor you just want to sit and savor every bite. My husband loved his pancak read more

Discovered this WONDERFUL place by accident. Located in the corner of strip mall you might call it a hidden gem. I have since been there 3 tines and we travel from Overland Park to enjoy their fabulous food and inviting environment. The staff is refreshing, spunky and attentive. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!! Staring with one if the best cinnamon rolls you have ever eaten. Warm , gooey and delicious This is a customer driven place.!!!!! Make the joyrney it will make your day read more

Waldo Cafe - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Yummy good country eating. Love this place. Go hungry and eat ANYTHING ON THE MENU. It is all good. read more

Been to the one in Lees Summit for years. Moved to the Waldo area and tried almost every breakfast place on Sundays. Then stumbled onto this place. Same owner same food and same cinnamon roll. Yum. Same great service. Not as crowded as the Lees Summit location. More spacious Wasn't too impressed with the Corned Beef Skillet. There looked like there was 1 slice of shredded meat. Needs at least 3 slices "Where's the Beef" read more

Waldo Cafe - Corned Beef Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Omg cinnamon rolls Waffle rating - Pocket structure: 10 - Fluffiness: 6 - Taste: 7 - Aftertaste: 8 So I rate their waffles a 7.75. read more

Waldo Cafe - Waffles - accidentally gave me pancakes but brought me the waffle too. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Biscuits and gravy were stellar, my daughter loves the cinnamon rolls, and the staff is always so friendly. Definitely my favorite alternative to overpriced nasty pastries at the coffee shop, -- delicious and less expensive if you try. read more

Waldo Cafe - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

It was good. I'll always love a place that will give you a cinnamon roll as soon as your seated. There's no alcohol here, it's just an old fashion mom and pop diner. Would I return, yes...maybe for lunch one day soon. read more

Waldo Cafe - Cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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What a DELIGHT! After a weekend staycation in the KC Arts District, my wife and I decided to enjoy breakfast before heading back to the routines of home. We had some out of town friends who discovered this place (the location in Lee's Summit) on a recent visit to our area and they told us we simply had to check it out. Our mini-getaway seemed like the perfect time to do so. Walking through the door immediately takes you away from the present to a simple and slower place-- it almost feels like a trip to Andy Griffith's Mayberry. We were seated immediately,and our server introduced herself within minutes of our arrival. The menu held no surprises; it was exactly what you'd expect at this kind of restaurant... breakfast/lunch/burgers/pie... I ask our server about recommendations, and she gave us a couple minutes to make our choices. She came back moments later, bringing us some complimentary cinnamon rolls along with my coffee and my wife's hot tea. They were warm and delicious. When our meals arrived, they were perfect. The over medium eggs had bright runny yolks with completely cooked white. The biscuit was good (not exceptional) but the gravy was OUTSTANDING-- and I'm a bit of a "gravy snob." I enjoyed the bacon and my wife said her sausage patties were really tasty. There was also a waffle involved... Crispy and tender... May it Rest In Peace. Our mugs were never empty. The staff was pleasant and efficient. Even the other customers seemed happy to be there! We had unsolicited waves and smiles from children in 2 different family units during the duration of our visit. (Perhaps the fact that I look like Santa contributed to this, but still, it was so sweet!) We haven't visited the location in Lee's Summit, yet, but we will, and we'll be keeping The Neighborhood Cafe in the rotation for our Saturday morning Date Days! read more

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We had a large group yesterday for brunch. I had made reservations, communicating with David H a few times beforehand. When we arrived our tables were ready and we immediately sat down. We were brought hot cinnamon rolls that were AMAZING!! What a great way to start. Our waitress was fantastic( I wish I could remember her name), We were brought coffee and other drinks, she took our orders and the food came out hot and delicious!! As I looked around the table at all the food, I wish I could have ordered it all. Overall I would definitely recommend if you are in the area!! read more

So good! Down home, no frills great food and outstanding service. The complimentary cinnamon rolls were a nice surprise and we're amazing! We will be back the next time we are in town. read more