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    Arlene's Cafe

    3.6 (57 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gloria L.

    Arlene's Cafe is in the small town of Elkton. Elkton has a population of 182 and has a total area of 0.26 square miles, of which .03 square miles is water...and yet, they have a cafe like Arlene's. Arlene's has a small store you come into when you enter off the side street filled with snacks of all sorts, typical convenience store items and fishing paraphernalia with huge trophy fish hanging on the wall. You are greeted and shown to a table or they may say pick your own. The menu is pretty typical of any breakfast spot. There is something for most everyone. The food is just plain delicious. I had the fish and fries which came straight from the fryer. Perfectly crispy with good fish inside. Fries were also delicious. I wish I lived closer to Arlene's. Food, service and a cool diner vibe gives it a 5 star review.

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    Cassie B.

    Staying in Elkton for the first time this past week and we could immediately tell our dining options were going to be few, but wanted to try out Arlene's for our first stop. As you walk in, you're immediately immersed into a casual dining experience where you may seat yourself and menus already on the table. Not only is Arlene's a cafe, they also serve the community by servicing a small attached store area where you put for your meals, they have lotto games and even a corner for fishing items! We loved this variety all in one place so much that we didn't even check out the other places in town, we came to Arlene's 3 days in a row for meals. They also had a list of pies for purchase and delicious looking ice cream cone area as well! The staff was always friendly with us and loved having us back, definitely that small town feel that we have a strong appreciation for. One even recommended us to a fishing spot and we were not let down at all with that either! Love this place and the people, wish it was closer to home

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    Cheeseburger was perfect. Nicely toasted bun and juice burger. My wife had the grilled cheese. Atmosphere: slow day, waitstaff seemed stressed. Not the usual small town cheer you encounter, not rude either, just off a little. The pie did not taste homemade. I know peaches are out of season and the pies tasted store bought. I would still return. I may try a blackberry pie in August when I know they are in seasin

    Great Breakfast.  Stopped on the way home met friends for lunch.  Our server as a Hoot and a half.  Made our day.  Good home cooking.

    Had a great breakfast. Met friends late for lunch. Server we a Hoot and a half. Great place to stop going to or coming from Roseberg.

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    We eat here every time we go through Elkton. The food is decent and the employees are pleasant. However, they seem to have a problem complying with the mandatory mask policy. Before I could even finish my breakfast, two separate people came strolling in without masks and nothing was said to them until I said something to our server. Apparently, the Owner does Not want the employees to say anything to anyone who walks in the door without a mask. The two people had to walk right by my table to get to the bathroom. I didn't feel comfortable enough to finish my meal so we went to pay the check. One of the men was standing right behind us when I said something to the cashier, and a woman beside us chimed in about how people were ignoring the mask rule and endangering other people's lives. That's when we found out about what the owner had told the employees. Guess they'll be losing our business. By the way ... we are paying customers and tip well. The other two just came in to use the bathroom and buy a pack of gum.

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    Best food around, we stop here every time we pass through Elkton, which is about six times a year. A must stop!!!

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    Service was good and it was prefect cafe breakfast food.

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    I had the best fish and chips, they get fresh fish from the coast, the seasoned planco fries , awesome.

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