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    Badger Cafe

    3.9 (302 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    French Fries -- You can't over order these!
    Jennifer Y.

    My boyfriend plays in a pool league and Rum Runner is his billard home. One week, I'm hungry and mentions these "delicious" wings - OK, I'm intrigued. I wasn't ready for how SPECTACULAR these bad boys really are. Blackened and tossed in Cholula - I think they should call them the "Alex" special, LOL! The fries are amazing - we usually need to order a larger one it because they just disappear! Pro tip: have some patience they're a small business and so busy - I have NEVER been disappointed with the quality of food or service. BE KIND. They're doing their best! Stay tuned - Breakfast date in the future is next!

    Kat E.

    Delicious burger and in a small cozy Cafe that opens 24 hours, be right there. Best $15 burger and it was the juiciest and tastiest. Food and drinks were served promptly and server was very kind. Can't wait to come back!!!

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    Jet C.

    This has been one of those local secrets that's definitely worth checking out. It's right next to a bar Rum Runner for those late night cravings and bar food apps. The ambiance is very casual bar vibes and many just chooses to-go rather than dining in, but again it caters to a specific patron, especially for those late night cravings. Service is okay, it does tend to take long but it's understandable for a small staff at the time I went (late late night).

    Yun-Wen L.

    Food/Taste/Flavor: 3/5 - we ordered the daily special of Pot Roast and a Farmer's Breakfast with over easy eggs and chicken fried steak. The pot roast was tender but the sauce was a bit gloopy and thick. The mashed potatoes were good but the green beans flavorless and soggy. We're not quite sure what the soup of the day was but we know it wasn't good. The Farmer's Breakfast was good but the steak was a bit over and dry. The toast was EXTREMELY buttered which was great for one of us. Ambience: 4/5 - attached to a Rum Runner gaming place, we were a bit hesitant to walk into the little shop. However, it was quite cozy inside but the tables are packed together! The location does seem a bit more run down though. Service: 5/5 - friendly and attentive and made some recommendations on the menu. Value for price: 4/5 - cheap and quick eat for any hour of the day!

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    Norm K.

    After my exploration at Sunset Park, I came here for breakfast. This is one of the video poker bars that changed after the Clean Indoor Air Act was passed by the voters. This law does not allow smoking where food is served so businesses like this had to go non-smoking or in the case of the Badger Cafe, it became two areas--one for the bar and gaming area, and one for the food area separated by a wall. The other half is known as the Rum Runner and is a bar and video poker place. They are allowed to rbing food from the cafe into the abr area. At the beginning, the few patrons and I had a bit of entertainment. Two women were fighting in the parking lot (verbally) and the language would make a sailor blush. At one point, one of them got in their van and made some circles in the lot before aiming at the other woman--stopping in time. Eventually, she left, and the incident was over. I had placed my order for the master omelette with rye toast. One glitch here was the toast was served about 4 minutes before the omelette was served. The food was OK. The menu is small. The Badger is open 24/7, so if you have the need for food, it's available!

    Smaller then I expected
    Lance L.

    Four stars? I don't think so, but still very good! Came early morning for a quick breakfast before leaving town. Came here mainly for the four stars it's rated as. A real greasy spoon type of place which I love but others may not. The area is sketchy at best. The manager was good guy who takes your order and cooks your food at the same time. Did he wash his hands. Hmm, not sure. Overall, the prices were great! You get a lot of food and it is very good. The value is outstanding! I am from Wisconsin, but probably won't make a return visit. Not what I anticipated.

    Customer service alone was impeccable, lots of restaurants should learn from this establishment, very personable And felt like I was in someone's home. Food was made with love and don't get me started on them wings , FIREEEE

    Tammy S.

    Best Burger ever when I come to Vegas, I always come here to Badger's Always a must do

    Spicy pastrami sandwich
    Aileen F.

    Looking for sandwich place led to me finding Badger Cafe on Yelp. The place was a typical old-school type diner / coffee shop; nothing special and nothing to complain about in terms of the interiors. Parking was a non-issue so that's always good. We got the spicy pastrami sandwich and tuna salad sandwich both on rye with fries. I had asked for no mayo on my bread but, sadly, this wasn't followed. The tuna was alright; I had to add salt and pepper to get some taste and I now wish that I had ordered something else instead. The spicy pastrami sandwich was yummy with the heat coming from the jalapeño pieces, not the meat. Speaking of which, the pastrami was tender and tasted as expected. Apart from the mayo snafu, I have no complaints on the service. The sandwiches came out quickly and the prices were very reasonable. I think this place is a solid 4 based on today's visit. I'd recommend this joint if you want something hearty and value-priced especially if you have a craving in the middle of the night (it's apparently open 24/7).

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    Great price and great food would highly recommend to anyone in the Vegas area looking for home style food while traveling.

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    I love the wings here! Especially the grilled ones!!! Give them a try and thank me later!

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    4.4(1.7k reviews)
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    What a great spot right in Chinatown in the same complex with one of my fave Thai places Lamaii…read more Cozy intimate feeling spot with a small but inventive menu. We decided to go with the tasting menu tonight since we hadn't been before and wanted a good sampling of what they had to offer. It did not disappoint. Not a single dud on that menu. Faves were the Oyster Duo, Octopus, Foie Gras and the Por Flank. Every single dish was flavorful and well seasoned. The service was outstanding and attentive with one tiny hiccup, not big enough to take a star away. I had specifically noted on our reservation that it was our Anniversary and it would have been nice if it was recognized but was not. Wasn't looking for any freebies but would have been a bit more special if mentioned. Not end of the world but a bit disappointing. All in all will be back to try our favorites again on the a la carte menu.

    My son surprised me for Mother's Day by booking a reservation for 4 at Sparrow + Wolf. After…read morereviewing the menu, we decided to go somewhere else that had more options to accommodate everyone in our group. He canceled the reservation on Mother's Day and was fully aware of the stated $25 per person cancellation fee ($100 total). Unfortunately, the restaurant charged his card three separate charges totaling $250 ($100, $100, and $50). He contacted the restaurant and was initially told the refund would be processed within 3 days. After following up again 3 days later, he was told the employee who handles refunds was out of the country and that he should not have been told 3 days. He then received an email from Thaddeus confirming the cancellation fee was only $25 per person and stating he could use the $100 as credit toward a future visit if he showed the email at the restaurant. However, the additional $150 in charges was never addressed. My son replied to the email asking about the extra charges and still has not received a response 3 days later. At this point, he is handling the matter through his bank's fraud department. Very disappointing experience, especially with the lack of communication and accountability. I would not recommend this place.

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    4.5(3.9k reviews)
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    Great food and bartender. We just needed a lighter lunch since we were planning on walking around…read moreafterwards so we shared some devils eggs and a pot roast dip sandwich. Both were very good and the sandwich came with slightly spicy tots. It was the perfect amount of food and the bar seating was comfortable. We've been here a few times but haven't been back in too many years. That'll change now and we'll be back sooner. Glad to see that this place is still here since so many other restaurants we visited once are now gone.

    We found this place through a Yelp search. It's got such high ratings and thousands of reviews…read more We figured we'd give it a shot! It is a Wed night at 8:30pm and it had several tables full but we were still able to be seated right away. The place is hard to find so heads up! Look up pictures of the outside so you don't walk past it! It's a beautiful, cozy spot with an upscale feel and vibe. The playlist is amazing! Whomever curated this has incredible & varied music taste and it all works together! 90's R&B, Alternative, Grunge Rock, all of it so good! The menu has sections that you choose 2-4 items from and share with your table. We tried the Mushroom flatbread, the Pot Roast sandwich, the Beet Salad and the Grilled Oysters. The Grilled Oysters were not a favorite. However, I think that's just personal preference because of the style they are prepared in. We prefer our grilled oysters to be very charred and more of a buttery flavor. These are prepared in an Asian style and and more of a soft grill than a char. Our server very graciously had a second plate served up with more of a grill to the oyster which we appreciated. The rest of the dishes were delicious. We were so full that we passed on dessert, but would definitely be back because the options were inventive and looked so tasty. A doughnut bread pudding, a bourbon brownie; yes to both please!

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    4.0(1.6k reviews)
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    Best breakfast/brunch spot ever! Beautiful scenery, top tier service, and affordable luxury vibes…read more Our servers were Jose and Christian who went above and beyond to make our experience special. My friend got the Banana Bruleé Waffle with Fried Chicken and I ordered the 3 Eggs Breakfast. Christian saw us struggling to take our pictures and stepped in to help even when we asked for multiples. I absolutely love this place and recommend it to anyone who wants a stellar place with stellar service!

    We went for brunch on Memorial Day and were seated on the patio with a view of the pool. Chris was…read moreour attentive and friendly server who was the nicest person we met in Vegas during this hectic holiday weekend. We started out with beautifully flaky croissants which I highly recommend. Our main dishes were all shared family style among the group so we had a taste of everything. Avocado toast had a creamy texture on top of a walnut tumeric flavored bread (blech) that had a cake-like texture. This was my least favorite dish. The goat cheese was off-putting with the pesto and avocado. There were too many ingredients that did not complement each other at all-- 1 star. Here are the highlights: 1) Lobster roll with Cajun seasoned French fries. Added a squeeze of lemon and this was absolutely delicious-- huge chunks of mouthwatering, sweet lobster lightly coated in mayonnaise inside of a toasted bun.. I would definitely get this again. The fries were also perfection-- 5 stars 2) Cobb salad had thinly sliced apple and pomegranate seeds that added a refreshing crunch. I've had a lot of Cobb salads but this was so light, healthy and unexpectedly delicious. There were small crumbles of blue cheese-- just enough to provide that Cobby essence. Topping it off was a well-balanced apple vinaigrette which I think was made from fresh apples-- 5 stars. 3) The Southern Style Grits with thick chunks of bacon (wow, so good) and plump, juicy shrimp nestled in cheesy grits was so delightful. I personally preferred to add a little salt and pepper on top, and then it was just right. I loved the multiple combinations of flavors you could create in each bite. The tiny maple pecans (?) that garnished the dish were an added bonus-- 5 stars. I would suggest passing on the Dutch Baby. It was bland and we hardly ate it--1 star. Reservations are a must! But expect to wait 20-30 minutes for your table regardless. The food came out quickly and service was 5 stars!

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    Starboard Tack - Kung pao brussel sprouts

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    4.5(207 reviews)
    3.0 miEastside
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    So much yes! I can't remember what I was craving that lead me here but I'm glad. I went late one…read morenight after a movie, and if you've never been before it looks kinda sketch in the dark. Can't speak to the daytime. It was on the slower side when I walked in, Sabastian was quick to greet me and hand me a menu. I LOVE a staff that knows the menu, and Sabastian is just that! I was looking at the chicharrones, he recommended the vegan ones! Said the rice paper was a nice treat. I took his recommendation and he didn't steer me wrong! I never in my life thought I'd be eating vegan chicharrones, but I keep getting up for the surprises life has to offer. Speaking of surprises, Sabastian turned me on to adding bitters to my sparkling water! Never had it that way, it's something I'll absolutely repeat. I had a few of them that night. I did a pork belly skewer. This was my least favourite thing. The pork was a bit tough/overcooked and the peanut sauce was more on the coconut side. I also did the wings. Jamaican and lemon pepper. The lemon pepper was solid, I don't do jerk but got half for woman. She said they were entirely too spicy. The adobo plate was a star! As you can probably imagine, I was starting to be full so I took it to go. Sabastian told me to overcook the meat a bit when I reheat it so the fat renders. Epic tip! It heated up wonderfully, I had some homemade peanut sauce that accompanied the dish nicely. It's pretty dark inside but has a total kitschy tiki vibe. The music was awesome! I meant to ask Sabastian if it was his playlist. It seems to be a place a lot of locals frequent. People came in that knew Sabastian and there was that Cheers feel. I would absolutely go back and try other things, apparently vegan ones too! My skewer was free so I appreciated that, excellent service, knowledgeable staff, great music! GO!

    There are few places in vegas better bang for the buck. This is a hidden gem and for many locals…read morethey would like see it stay that way. Really cool nautical themed decor is everywhere giving a cool vintage vibe. Staff is always nice and fun. The crazy thing about this spot that some might consider a "dive bar" is the food. It's so much better than it should be. The steak skewers and lumpia were off the charts and cheap as hell. We sat had a couple drinks, a snack and just enjoyed the day. If you time it you will meet local industry people that will ensure you know the good and the bad of vegas. So come say hi to the real vegas and you won't be disappointed.

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