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    Bay Leaf Cafe

    3.8 (332 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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

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    Portuguese omelette
    Jerry M.

    Working in Concord for a couple of weeks, and while doing my Sunday day off laundry chore nearby, I searched for a breakfast spot close to me. I decided to give this neighborhood cafe a try and so happy that I did. The place has a very welcoming atmosphere. Little bit of a nostalgic vibe with a touch of modern. I loved that there was the old diner counter to sit at and watch the cook do his magic. There are several tables as well inside and some tables outside to enjoy a meal under the sky. If you view the menu, you'll see they offer quite an array of choices. My choice today was the Portuguese omelette with toast and hashbrowns. I complemented the cook on how easy he made it look to cook on a griddle and how well he managed to prepare the dishes. If you've ever tried to do an omelette on a flat griddle, you'll understand my point. The food was amazing. Well made and with such great flavor. I'm really hoping to be here next weekend to give this place another visit before I depart for home. The omelette was three eggs and plenty of filling. You'll be pleasantly full or asking for a box to go. The hashbrowns were perfect also. The lady my order and making sure I didn't need anything was super friendly and had a great personality. A trifecta for a five star visit to an out of town visitor. Kudos to the Bay Leaf Cafe for making my morning a wonderful one.

    Here's the Counter area... Everything is very very clean here for a small cafe!
    Mike O.

    Came across this neighborhood cafe for breakfast. The prices are very reasonable for the good qty. Much better than Nations but similar prices. The service was quick. The food was really great! I would definitely recommend this quaint neighborhood cafe!

    Greek Salad with Grilled chicken (addition)
    Joanne M.

    We have visited Bay Leaf Cafe a few years ago and wasn't impressed, but decided to try again. We were delighted by the quality of food. I ordered a Shrimp and Avocado Salad . The Thousand Island Dressing was served on the side in a small container. It was enough dressing. The amount of shrimp was great! They were not skimpy. The avocado slices were just the right amount. Overall, this was a delicious salad. Greek Salad. The person who ordered this thought the flavor was nice, but wished they used Kalamata olives instead of black olives. Her comment was , "it would make this more a Greek Salad in flavor." The chicken was added and actually made the salad more substantial. The amount of dressing was overwhelming. She would have like the dressing on the side so she could add it herself. Overall, she enjoyed the salad, but probably would not order it again. Belgium Waffle with two eggs and two bacon. The person who ordered this said it was a very decent combination and he would definitely order it again. Overall we will be back to try more of the items on the Bay Leaf menu.

    Inside
    Jenna T.

    This place was recommended to me by a friend with their weekly specials. We were coming from an appointment and decided to stop by. I got the pancake special while the boyfriend got the 2 egg special. The plates/portions were small, but the prices were under $15. I also got a hot chocolate which was a nice addition to my meal. It's a great place if you want something on a budget. Our whole meal was under $30! The pancake special was filling, but the 2 egg dish didn't seem to be. It's a great option to have in your back pocket.

    Dominique G.

    My husband and I shared the biscuit sandwich for breakfast along with the Belgian strawberry waffle. Everything tasted fresh and was very reasonably priced. The food wasn't greasy or overly salty at all, which we really appreciated. Simple, satisfying, and well done.

    Mocha
    504 Froggy ..

    First, I would like to say that the service here is amazing! They are so friendly. We ordered from the breakfast menu. The omelettes are delicious. The waffles are so big and fluffy. Definitely stop by and give it a try last but not least we had the mocha's so good.. you gotta stop by and give him a try.

    Nina M.

    Average breakfast spot that has outdoor and indoor seating. Inside is very cute. Met with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and we were seated right away. Ordered a vegetarian sandwich since it sounded very fresh with a side of fries. Overall the sandwich was ok, no real flavor which was a shame considering all of the fresh ingredients. The fries were probably the best part. Overall the size of the meal was very good for the price, but the lack of flavor will not bring me back again.

    The BEST chicken fried steak I've EVER had... Not exaggerating!!! Woofed this entire plate in about 3 minutes, 49 seconds flat! Yummmm!!!
    PK P.

    (based on one visit) Nice service, clean interior, rich coffee, clean bathroom... Fair prices. Oh, and the food, the food, specifically the chicken fried steak, was AWESOME! Steak breading was actually crispy underneath the gravy (Not at all soggy like everywhere else), the gravy itself was very flavorful, the eggs were standard as were the hasbrowns.... Together, it was exactly what the doctor ordered! Thank you!!!

    Triple cheese omelette
    Rachel P.

    I haven't been here in years and wanted to try it yesterday. I love how cute the outdoor seating area is and how modern and cozy the inside is! I'm so happy to see that neighborhood gem is still around. We ordered the triple cheese omelette and the linguisa omelette. They were both so good. The staff was so friendly and accommodating too! We will definitely be back.

    Biscuits and gravy weekday special
    Angela W.

    This cafe is the exact thing that I was looking for this morning. I wanted to be surrounded by flowers, with a yummy breakfast, and a hot chocolate in hand. The $8.99 weekday specials are a steal! It's a good amount of food for a great price! I ordered the biscuits and gravy with home style potatoes. It was delicious! Next I'll definitely try the pancakes and one of the omelettes! The omelette list was extensive!! I was greeted and seated immediately and I ordered based on the waitress's recommendation. She did not disappoint! I'm not sure what the inside of the place looks like, but I loved the outdoor seating! Beautiful flowers, sunlight, and great food are the perfect combination!

    Mushroom spinich and avocado omellete

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    My family loves this place Food is so good and fresh and service excelent the place is super clean

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    The place is a mall cafe and very courteous people who listen to our food compliments

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    Very good food. Great selection and excellent service. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as counter seating.

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    Great place for breakfast. Good food and good service in a quaint diner style restaurant. I dig it!

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    Terrific table service- friendly, stopping by often to check, food arrived at the same time…read more A bit loud with graduation celebrations, but it was OK. Music from the 80s wasn't so loud we couldn't hear each other. I went with the Cobb, while the others had chilaquiles, different style hollandaise eggs and avocado toast. All portions were generous and satisfying. My Cobb came with tasty grilled chicken, some sort of rub, and the usual suspects. I was satisfied. While we were there an older patron tripped over the small carpet at the entrance and fell. She seemed to be OK, and sat outside. Later a child tripped in the same area, but he caught himself. Maybe they should consider getting that removed.

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    Hello peeps!! Let…read moresee who is in the chopping block todayyyy!!! Come on down 1800 cafe. So let's start off with the outside of this place. Very clean very welcoming. For being a place right in front of moving traffic very clean. Now when you want in you are greeted by a server and asked how many in your party and then asks you to sit where ever you want. Which is pretty cool because if you wanted to sit by the window you can. Which is what we did lol. Now for the food when I say wow I mean wow!!! There of the order of the family Son- sprite bacon cheese burger well done Wife- coke and bacon cheese burger Me- bottomless mimosas waffles with one egg and two bacons second I had a stake well done Sorry but I forgot to take pictures all I can say is if you know how my reviews are you know how truthful I am. I'm not going to lie from the service and the food everything was top notch. Every little bit of it was amazing and the music they have goes with the meal you are eating. The steak was juicy not at all dry burgers were the same very juicy. My waffle was a huge most waffle. Now for the moment of truth is this place Dendinger approved??? Yessss queeen this place is a must go to place. Being the family or if you just want to eat by yourself it's okay come on down and enjoy the drinks, the music and the food we will definitely be back soon. Thank you for such an amazing experience!!! Omg omg peeps we got to meet the owner and he is amazing. He is ontop of his stuff and check in with everyone. From what he said peeps Come on down on Friday Valentine's Day $3 dollar mimosas come on now who says no to $3 dollar mimosas not this girll I for sure will be here this Friday after work yesss!!!

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