We were in Beaufort for a wedding and found most of the places in town did not open until 10 am. Our hotel driver had mentioned the Beaufort Cafe and we were delighted to find it open. We got a friendly getting as soon as we stepped in and were told to sit wherever we wanted. We were lucky enough to pick a table manned by one of the best servers ever, Cynthia. She was quick to get us menus and drinks and was so attentive to detail as we ordered our meals. Our food came out perfectly thanks to her asking all the right questions up front...lemon in my drink, crispy not floppy bacon, etc. Efficient but not rushed. It's not fancy but a laid back place with regulars who knew the staff and that's the best sign you made the right choice. Good food, great service and a final drink to go for our walk home! Highly recommend! read more

This was a great place but just not as good as cox family restaurant l. I think to be as good as them they need to get more options of drinks and food items like custom omelets and more. read more

We tried the Beaufort Café for breakfast one morning. They have the standard breakfast menu. I chose the western omelette with hashbrowns and it was perfect. The portions were large, and the breakfast very good. This is a no fuse, no bells and whistles quick stop for breakfast kind of place. They offer free Internet access and invite you to bring your laptop if you need to get a little bit of work finished. read more

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My buddy, who doesn't eat breakfast, heard about their shrimp and grits so he had us go there for breakfast one morning. It didn't disappoint. He said it was the second best in his life, and was clear that this was a pretty distinct honor. Early Sunday morning, there was no wait. And our food was out pretty fast. Hot and good. The place had that southern charm, and it the kind of place that you definitely want to come back to. FYI: their poaching is done in a microwave read more

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It's a great inexpensive little stop for breakfast. The food and service are great. Simple food and simple service. We go there sometimes when in town when we want breakfast the way grandma would make it and a friendly easygoing host. Nothing fancy just good homemade meals. read more

Ate at Beaufort Cafe. I had their delicious best shrimp and grits I have ever eaten. Western omelet hash browns, toast with blackberry jelly, and hot coffee was a win for my husband. Service was good and they were busy. We will be back. read more

Ham and Cheese Omelet was delish. Shrimp and Grits was so good that I couldn't get a picture before he finished it. Not spicy and plenty of flavor, just like he likes it. Service was great, ambience was casual. read more

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Great breakfast omelette and lots of ingredients. I had the Denver omelette and it was great! This is an old time diner with great friendly service and casual interior. Nothing fancy here just great food at a great price. There are two worlds in Beaufort- the close-to-water high-rent district where you pay for proximity to "Salt-Life", and the world of day-to-day where you don't need to be a millionaire to eat. No servers here with sixteen kinds of facial jewelry here, this is more like Mama's house, and Mama does it right! Go hungry. You'll get fed! (Ok, now I'm hungry again, I want another Denver omelette ) read more

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The waitress was super nice, food was out super fast and for the price there was a lot of food. Great for breakfast, was eating so fast I forgot to take a picture of the Red Eye Platter. Updated menu included for 2022 in photos ! Food was good. Would recommend, it's a good little spot and will be back! read more

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Great place to eat!! Fresh food & great ice tea!! Atmosphere & service is also good too.

We stopped here every morning for breakfast while we were on vacation. The food was good. Parking was a little hard to find at times, but wasn't unbearable. The waitresses were nice. The one day we were there, there was only one waitress. It was obvious she couldn't break from routine. We were going to give her our entire order when she first approached us, but she could only take the drink order and come back to do the rest of the order. No problem, we were just trying to make it easier. The tables and seating were extremely clean for a breakfast restaurant. And they were quick with filling up our coffee. When they bring your breakfast, they drop the bill on the table at the same time. I couldn't find any full service breakfast establishments close to us that was inexpensive. I recommend this to everybody that just wants a good basic breakfast. read more

Good food at a reasonable price! I was born and raised on the west coast so I am not a shrimp and grits aficionado but I have to say the shrimp and grits were Awesome shrimp were cooked perfectly! (I hate over cooked shrimp ) my hubby had the meat lovers omelette and said it really hit the spot!!! read more

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Absolutely wonderful breakfast. Sadly we were on the road to Ocracoke ferry so couldn't do lunch. Staff is friendly and on point. Shrimp and grits were excellent. Would recommend and drive out of my way to return. read more

A great breakfast. We ate there the two mornings we were in Beaufort. My brother-in-law ordered shrimp and grits both days. It gets busy on weekends. read more

Recovering from a previous hurricane, the Beaufort Café is back in business and it's something to crow about! This busy, no frills diner serves up some of the best breakfast in town! Just ask the locals! The décor is plain and could use some more wall art.... sticking with the rooster and chicken theme! The tables are uncomfortably close together, we felt "cooped" up! The server's butts are literally in your face if they are waiting at your neighbor's table, and the exiting customers are squeezing by with "I'm sorry" and "Excuse me"... take out just a couple tables and make a bit more room in the aisles and your patrons' will have a more pleasant experience. If a few people have to wait for a table, it'll be worth it, "hen"ce, the "peck"ing order. There's also a couple of cute bistro tables outside. Aside from space issue which mildly "ruffled my feathers", folks come here for the good country cooking. We chose the farmers 2+2+2 breakfast. The eggs, bacon and pancakes were clucking delicious! And the southern grits were creamy, smooth and tasty. My hubby thought the coffee was weak; he normally gets a second cup but passed. The service was attentive, the prices were fair but the parking is limited. Focus on the food and you'll be a happy camper if you roost at this local joint! read more

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Nice Breakfast spot off the beaten path, thanks Yelp. Lots of local enjoying their coffee, good sign for good things to come. Table service was quick, but a bit loud, its a diner. Coffee's hot and strong. My Western Omelet was good, nice flavors and a decent portion. The hash browns were a bit overcooked. She had the Ham and Cheese omelet with grits - very good. Pricing was very fair - we will come back here again. read more

Best shrimp and grits i have eaten since we left Louisiana. Service was fantastic. Nothing special about the inside but it was clean. The food and service outweigh the inside appearance. read more

I ate here the other day and the food is not to bad BUT today I went and here is what happened. I got there and they seated me and while I was sitting there waiting to get service I heard the lady seating people tell the kitchen there was no more people waiting, which was true. Then she saw two fire trucks pull up and park next door. She immediately started to complain openly about them coming to eat breakfast. When the 4 fire fighters in uniform got to the door she had 3 open tables but told them they could not be seated and that there was a wait. They graciously said thank you and walked away instead of looking at her and asking why they could not have one of the tables that were open. Amazing guys. I asked her about it and she said they picked the wrong day to come to breakfast. I got up and walked out. So if you want to go to a place that has decent breakfast but does not support our first responders then fine to eat at this place. read more

When in Beaufort one must Cafe for breakfast. The Beaufort cafe is your basic hole in the wall, on the corner, away from Front Street, and a local joint. The grits are great, eggs cooked to order, and the coffee is just great! I like coffee that reminds me of grills of old and the cafe delivers. Cannot count how many times I have been here! Oh the cost? 1 Bill $. cheap. read more

If you are in Beaufort and looking for a very good breakfast for not a lot of money. Then this is your place. Straightforward and tasty. read more

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Very good and affordable breakfast food. I have gone here a few times for food to go and I'm never disappointed.

Not impressed... 1. I shouldn't have to ask where to sit. 2. Cleary table before I sit down, you weren't busy. 3. I realize I'm not a local, but walking by my table to your "friends" table without a need more coffee doesn't work 4. It's breakfast, how long does it take to cook an omelet? How do you mess up grits? We're in the South May have just been an "off" day...either way, other places to eat.... read more

Such a great traditional breakfast diner! The food was really good and the service is great! Super nice and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we are in town! Highly recommend!! read more

The place hits the spot for breakfast. They offer your typical breakfast fare at very reasonable prices. The morning we went they were busy with only one waitress working. The service was still good as was the food. read more

Great breakfast place-happy it was open on Monday as we were heading home after a weekend trip to Beaufort and most places were closed for breakfast. Delicious spinach omelette, crisp bacon and great hashbrowns. Our waitress was super sweet waitress ! read more

Great food, okay service. We made a quick trip to Beaufort from Emerald Isle based on recommendations and found that Beaufort cafe was one of the only breakfast places open. It truly has a diner feel with tasty hash browns and hearty omelets. Very affordable as well! The only downside of our experience was we didn't know how to order when we sat outside. We stood in the doorway for a bit, then sat outside with no waitress for a bit, then found someone at the counter inside...finally got someone to come outside to bring us menus. We also never had our waters refilled. It was definitely a busy time though. read more

Great breakfast here! Scrambled eggs sausage and hashbrowns. My wife got a BLT and we shared a side of corned beef hash, delicious!

Breakfast with a smile. Typical breakfast fare but loved the crispy bacon and eggs. The place gets busy - and a lots of locals come here. That's when you know it's good. Give them a try for great lunch and breakfast plates. read more

Outstanding! Do not miss this jewel! Shrimp and grits for breakfast made my podium... among the top three meals I've ever had while traveling. We were riding MCs and camping the length of the OBX for a couple of days. Yesterday was mostly a ferry riding day, then camped at a down home campground that was simple but absolutely beautiful. So after a gorgeous sunrise over the water, cup of backpack stove coffee, we were on the bikes, through the marshes into Beaufort and onto this place. It's nondescript on a corner and clearly not yet tourist season, but appeared to be a locals favorite. We got the usual looks as bikers coming off the bikes and into the place, but the waitress cozied right up to us, brought coffee and recommended the special of the morning, the the Shrimp and Grits! As its one of my favorite low country meals I didn't hesitate, my bud guestioned S and G for breakfast, but ultimately ordered it and added a side of bacon. Looked like other normal breakfast stuff with good southern items like sliced tomatoes on the menu. Our girl brought the plates of SandG and on first bite I could tell it was moving right up to the podium! Everything about it was perfect - right temp, both heat and zing, spring onions, shrimp perfect, grits perfect, bacon, just everything! Coffee was good diner bottomless cup coffee... Service quick, happy, other patrons happy morning locals... Run to this place for breakfast next you're close by! And pray they have s and g as the special! The best! read more

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Great breakfast and friendly staff! I recommend it for a good breakfast! Clean! American Breakfast

The service was great and fast. Our waitress was kind and efficient. However, was not too impressed with the food and coffee. I ordered the 222, and everything was just okay. read more

Delicious made to order breakfast! Hands down the best traditional breakfast in town ! Great service and extremely welcoming! Definitely a must! read more

Although the building is crowded and cramped, the food is really good. The staff were welcoming and helpful. We did have to wait outside for a table to open, but once inside we didn't have to wait long for the food. Coffee was fresh, hash browns weren't swimming in grease, eggs were cooked how I wanted them (over easy), and my bacon wasn't over cooked. The pancakes though....the pancakes were delicious! My son being a picky eater gobbled them right up. To me, it was a little pricy. read more

Fantastic diner that doesn't just talk the talk, this place walks the walk when it comes to top notch diner feel, with excellent breakfast food! We go about once/week and the service is always impeccable! Friendly staff, effecient and yummy food! You seat yourself, and then one of the awesome servers greet you, always with a cheery smile, no matter how early or busy it is. The menu is pretty versatile with many options from omelets, waffles, pancakes, etc. The normal breakfast diner yummies, but with an exceedingly wonderful flair! Note - be sure to ask for your biscuit grilled a little. Oh my! Scrumptious! read more

Mama says breakfast is alive and well! This little joint is amazing! Everyone is so friendly and the food is top notch. I'm a grit lover and these are the best grits I've ever tasted. The biscuits and pancakes are stupendous! My bacon was cooked to perfection... just crispy enough. I did take out and my food was fast, hot, and delectable. They also have a drive thru. It's a no frills kind of place with a small dining area and a good menu. The food is cheap and the customer service exceeds expectations. They will make you believe in the all American breakfast again! read more

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We ate here on July 4. Great service, and this is serious hash slinging. I'm an aficionado of such things, and they aren't foolin around. Somehow every bit and angle of my hash was crisped. My western omelet delicious. And I had not had a grit cake with marmalade before, but I tried and and it was also tasty. Hubby had sausage gravy over something, he was happy. Go, you will be happy. read more

Soooo... All the good reviews and the warning it could take a short wait taken into account we were seated as soon as we walked in at 11:00 sharp. Waitress was attentive and brought our drinks right out. Flash to 12:15: We've had 2 refills on coffee and a diet soda that tasted "off". Waitress let us know there were two tickets ahead of us (1:15 later mins you). One half of our order was gravy over biscuits, the other half was two eggs over medium with a side. 75 minutes and only another 10-15 minutes to go? NOPE! Cancelled the ticket, tipped the waitress $5 and drove back to Atlantic Beach Hangry. The kitchen here is the worst I've seen in years. Many years. read more

This place has been here at least 20 years and is only open for breakfast. Lasting 20 years on one meal per day they have to be good and they are. They excel at virtually every item on the menu from standard breakfast entrees to maybe the best cup of coffee in the area and better hash browns than I have had anywhere. Portions are generous and the service friendly and professional. Go early. read more

Walked in around 910 am, every table had dirty dishes on them, if they didn't have people sitting at them. After looking around for a few minutes a waitress rudely yelled sit wherever. After sitting down it took 5-7 minutes before our drink order was taken, 20 minutes before we got them. After an hour and 20 minutes of being there our food still hadn't came so we left. The staff was very rude, didn't explain anything or mention why there was such a long wait, nothing. Will never return, zero customer service. I understand it was a Saturday morning in a tourist town but the lack of respect and courtesy shown was terrible. read more

So far, we have been at our table for nearly an hour and still no food. And none of the people around us are eating either. Kind of weird that I see the kitchen cooking but no one is eating. Will follow up on the food once we get it, but know that this place is not quick. Coffee is good. Food came, it was worth the wait. Best grits I have ever had. Waitress was nice enough to tell me when u ordered oatmeal that it was just the instant kind, which I passed on. Eggs, turkey sausage and grits we're delicious. So, be ready for a wait, but it is good when it comes. read more