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    1220 Cafe

    4.6 (57 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Desserts
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    1220 CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Quesadilla
    Amber L.

    I like the place. Sunday lunch is a bit of a gamble for seating. So be prepared for the crowd if you're doing an after church thing. Even so the service is quick polite and as helpful as possible. The food is great! Esp for being quick. Will definitely go back but probably on a weekday.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Jana N.

    Was referred here by some friends and so glad we decided to stop in. It isn't a sit down restaurant, but you order at the counter. Don't let that turn you away. Food was delicious. I ordered their shrimp & grits which was one of the best I have had. My husband ordered the 1220 burger and didn't leave a crumb on the plate. On the way out we tried their freshly baked cookies, peanut butter and chocolate and which chocolate macadamia. They were crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. Would come back here and try out more of their menu.

    Breakfast

    Food, service and ambiance are great. My family and I have eaten there many times. Can't recall ever having a bad meal.

    Chicken salad sandwich with a side salad $8.89.
    WC R.

    Man. I can see this place as a growing chain of great food and well trained staff. The Bacon Burger last night and the Chicken Salad sandwich with a side salad for lunch today, this place has hit it out of the park. "Line order" was fast and efficient and the wait staff was prompt and courteous (like out of the Chick-fil-A playbook courteous). Everything out of the back was fresh and home made and the place is as clean as clean can be. I see this place not only making it, I see them excelling.

    Burger and fried okra
    Kim C.

    I've eaten at this restaurant at least a dozen times and every time the food is consistently delicious. I've tried something new every time and I'm always happy. The servers and owner are always so kind and helpful. Highly recommended!

    Susie R.

    1/2 sandwich and soup. Very tasty! The soup could have been hotter (was luke warm) and I would have rated 5 stars. The fresh baked cookie was delicious!! 12/18/17... updated to 5 stars on my return trip months later. Got the soup and sandwich combo and the soup of the day (chicken & rice) was delicious and hot! The half turkey was tasty--love the fresh bread! The cookie was even better than I remember; especially since the graciously warmed for me on my request! A gem in Tallassee!

    Caramel macchiato
    Anita P.

    OMG! Best breakfast I have had in a long, long time. I never take home a doggie bag from breakfast but I am today. The Western Omelette was stuffed full of filling and flavor. Cheese grits were just right. The hash brown casserole is to die for. Super cheesy and packed full of flavor! Worth a drive from anywhere!

    Aundrea T.

    Met a long time friend for dinner here upon his request. No regrets! The restaurant is clean, well decorated, service is friendly and the food is Superb!! My husband and I both had the cheeseburger. No joke, best I have ever had!! Even got the FREE COOKIE with our check in. Yummy!!

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    This place is the best! I do mean THE BEST! I could eat here every day... you cant go wrong!

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    4 years ago

    The grilled chicken wrap mhmhmmmm delicious and service is great along with all other foods so please go and enjoy

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    Decent cafe in Tallassee that's consistent and always clean! No thrills and specials recommended.

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    Fantastic! First class food and service. The perfect mix of southern charm, cuisine and values!

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    Omg..good to the last bite. Amazing food. Never had turnip green casserole but oh so yummy! Definitely coming back.

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    Staff was friendly and service was good. The food on the other hand not so good. Do not order the Reuben , the worst Reuben I have ever had.

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    The Cheesecake Empori-Yum - Golden orea cheesecake

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    We just happened upon this place as we were in the joint parking lot of Can a Brotha Get a Slice…read more As I was paying for our pizza, a lady approached me asking whether we wanted cheesecake. I was a little confused but I quickly learned that The Cheesecake Empori-yum is a distinct business. The woman was a friend of the owner and she kindly walked me through the cheesecake options that were available. I was debating between the white chocolate triple berry and the pineapple upside down cake for my husband and the snickers and red velvet for me. I went with the daily special - pineapple upside down cake - and red velvet. The cheesecake slices were $5.15 each, which was perhaps a little hefty for the size of the slice but still reasonable I thought. The pineapple upside down cake cheesecake came out hot. I was told that the cake portion had just been baked. I must admit that it looked very different than what I was imagining it to look like (i.e. Cheesecake Factory) as the cake was falling apart. We refrigerated it for a few hours before trying it so that the cheesecake portion would be cold. While good, this dessert very much looked and tasted like cake and not cheesecake. There was also a texture issue for me as it was all very soft versus having distinct cake and cheesecake textures. We thought that the red velvet cheesecake was more successful. It was rich and creamy and the red velvet flavor came through nicely. The slice held up well and had a nice Oreo crust. It was perfectly baked. We were rushing some so I didn't see the full menu. Next time, I'd love to try the soul food egg rolls!

    I'm not sure why, but I've been thinking a lot about my time as a student in Alabama. As a lonely…read moreCalifornia transplant years ago, I remember feeling a little uneasy about the prospect of being in such a new place without any of my normal comforts -- including my favorite places to get comfort food. Naturally, one of the first things I did was seek out some new local places to fill the role of my favorite spots back home. This search led me right to The Cheesecake Empori-Yum; after all, what could possibly be more comforting than a cheesecake? I can definitely say that I found what I was looking for. I may have had better cheesecake experiences in the past, but certainly not by much -- it's hard to exaggerate how good the cheesecakes are here. I might recommend trying the original in addition to any specialty slices you order, just to give yourself a benchmark. The last time I visited, I went with the Reese's cheesecake -- peanut butter fiend that I am, I ordered a peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate crust, crushed Reese's Cups, and chocolate drizzle was only right. It was wonderfully dense and beautifully creamy, just as always. I did wish that the peanut butter flavor of the cheesecake itself came through more, though; the peanut butter notes were overshadowed a bit by the stronger chocolate flavor from the crust/drizzle. Although the cheesecakes are fantastic, I think the best part of all is the amazingly friendly service. You often here the phrase "service with a smile," but here you will find that to the tenth degree. The owner is so very friendly, and it's evident she puts her heart and soul into everything she makes. A little shop with a big heart... you can tell each item is made with love. Come by for a slice... or three. I won't judge.

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