Liver and Onions.....always my go to! GREAT AGAIN! Service always superb Been coming for decades, have never been disappointed! read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Liver and onions.......always my go to!!!! GREAT AGAIN! - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Great breakfast! Friendly service and warm welcoming atmosphere. Price was reasonable. Will definitely continue visiting this restaurant. read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

I've been a patron of bravos for over 3 years. My wife and I who's in restaurant management would eat there 3 to 4 times a week. It was always a pleasure to see Nicole during the morning for breakfast. Plus, the prices were very reasonable. Then, one morning we came in there for breakfast. First thing we noticed was new people we didn't recognize. Then our regular bill went from $15.00 to $23. It was explained to me that the prices of the food has gone up. I can understand a small increase. Put $8 dollars more for 2 people is ridiculous. At this point I noticed that management has changed, this included the personal and family orientation that Bravo aways presented. which now made it unpleasant experience to eat there. Between the ridiculous price increases, especially when most items are la carte, to bad and rude management and obviously smaller portions, my wife and I started dinning elsewhere. A couple months went by and I decided to return again with my wife to see if anything had changed, boy was that a mistake. Our waitress was obviously new and had no idea what she was doing, Nor, had she been trained correctly. After ordering one breakfast burrito, a super small cup of potato soup, which consisted of 4 cubes of potato and small amount of creamy sauce for $4.00 (A dollar a bite). 1 coffee, 1 toasted bagel with a single scoop of tasteless chicken salad (all la carte) for a grand total of over $28.00 before tip. After looking at the bill, I realized my wife was charged $9.00 for a chicken salad sandwich + $2.00 more because ask for a bagel. $11.00 for 1 scoop of chicken salad and a toaster bagel on a plate. I can understand .50 cent unchanged, but $2.00. I didn't realize bagels are now $12 for a 1/2. Dozen. Maybe they should start shopping for their foods somewhere else. No fries, hash browns nothing. When I brought this to the attention of the so called new manager (Nicole's sister as she stated) she became hostile and angry because I asked her why it was so expensive. She further explain to me that it was ordered as a sandwich and not separate, so that's my fault. Also, it would have only been $8 if I had ordered it correctly. Then proceed very angrily explain me the proper way to order it next time, not as a sandwich and not the fault of the new waitress that obviously did not knowing the menu or pricing, instead of just correcting a simple problem because the waitress simply didn't know. After this defiant and embarrassing display, she then admitted she wrote it up wrong but apparently I should know better next time I order. She is simply unqualified, unprofessional and should be replaced before she damages bravo's reputation even farther than she already has. This woman should not be in charge of a newspaper stand. I wasn't going to write this article because i'm not the type of person that complains about things. But after hearing so many people in town complaining about the same things. I felt it would be an injustice not to write this. Nicole needs to return and straighten things out, or find a new person for management. Then either re-check your pricing or at least yeah, side to your plates like all other restaurants in the area do except yours. If they haven't realized it yet, they are losing a lot of customers but that they will soon. I want to the best for Bravo and I hope that they get on top of this issue with management and ridiculous prices soon before they lose even more of their clientele, like myself. Trust me, people are talking. And there's a lot of people listening read more

Service is great; waitstaff are polite and helpful. They gladly scooted a couple tables together and accommodated a family member in a wheelchair. You can order a full meal's worth of whole foods here. The portion sizes of the less healthy fare is quite large, so be prepared to bring home leftovers. read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Two hard-boiled eggs (not explicitly listed on the menu), Fresh Fruit, Bowl of Oatmeal - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Fantastic breakfast place. The food is great and the service is great. They go out of their way to have you everything you need. I highly recommend recommended it! read more

Food has excellent flavor. Staff is pleasant. Coffee is hot and delicious. My only suggestion would be to be sure all food is hot - my toast was buttered cold and grits were lukewarm, while my omelette was served hot. read more

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The portion sizes were great and this place was very cute inside! The staff were wonderful and kind as well. read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - View from our booth - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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We love when we find a new diner! We have been disappointed with the selection and quality of restaurants in nearby Crossville. At the advice of some nice folks we met at church, went to Cookeville. Bravo Cafe is one of the highest rated by Yelpers. As soon as my wife walked in the door, she knew this humble, buzzing diner was going to be good! They ring a cowbell in the kitchen when orders are up. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Bravo Special Breakfast. The French Toast was amazing. She loved the cheesy grits and even the sausage patties. I opted for the Gyro platter. Their gyro is legit! Crispy fries and Greek Salad! I saw the cheesecake and had to have it. Not disappointed at all. We both enjoyed. An authentic diner. Personable service and good food. Should we relocate to Fairfield Glades, we will be making the drive to Bravo Cafe. More Cowbell! read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

this food is so fire yum not a long wait and the staff was very nice. My greek omelette came with grits and biscuit and gravy and it was definitely worth the price. read more

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Great breakfast! Best eggs Benedict I've ever had and they were so good I didn't care if the eggs were a tad overcooked. And they made sure my English muffin was well toasted! And the roast beef club is simply indescribable it was so good!! And then the eggplant!! Mama Mia!! read more

Great food and great service for breakfast at a reasonable price. Recommended for breakfast.

Breakfast is amazing! Staff is amazing! Atmosphere is amazing! I love the menu choices and you actually get a full omelette, which is unheard of these days. I've been back twice and both times I was impressed. Good old time diner feel. Love it! read more

Okay, I was told by a family member you gotta go for their breakfast. Three of us went, all three had Eggs Benedict, some of the best I've ever had! We been back 4 times in the last 3 months! read more

We stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. It was busy but we were seated very quickly. We had a party of 6 and the place was packed. But they got us sat down in 5 minutes. The options on the menu are vast. We had a little bit of everything. Everyone was pleased. The food was good and hot. The service was very good and attentive. Kept the coffee filled but did not bother us with constant service like some places. Would definitely come back next time we are in town. read more

Food was hot and plentiful. Service was excellent. Only one problem sign on front door and by cashier said free coffee between the hours I was there. When I asked the young man at the counter he said I don't know don't read the signs! read more

Always a great breakfast. Wonderful French toast!! Great service and great food. Some Greek choices as well. Haven't been there for lunch or dinner yet but I'm gonna fix that soon read more

Wow! found this one on Yelp and came in for a late breakfast. Breakfast served all day. And, it was GOOD. Service was fast and with a smile. Food was great and the coffee kept coming. The place is old school greek cafe and is packed. packed because its the place to go for great food. read more

Stopped in here for breakfast based on other posts and my limited knowledge of the area. The food was delicious and the service fantastic. I am very pleased with the selection, thanks yelpers for getting this one right! read more

Great place, especially Breakfast Outstanding food and service Every visit has exceeded my expectations Every employee has always been very friendly and accommodating read more

Visited Bravo with wife and friends. The service was excellent. The food was great and the portions were plentiful. I would highly recommend this place. If you are looking for a local spot with a small town feel this is the spot. We will return when back in the area. read more

From the outside, it doesn't look like much. Oh, but how looks can be deceiving! It will strike you as a small mom & pop country store & the decore doesn't really match. You'll notice decorum from its previous owner with exceptional food. The food was served hot and with not much wait at all. There were very large portions. We could have easily split a plate and had enough for both to have gotten a good meal. The service was spot on. We were met with smiles and given time to look over the menu. I loved the eggs benidect and home fries. The only negative I would have to point out is either bring cash or be prepared to pay 3.5% charge on your card you use. We were told it was set up that way by the previous owners. I hope the new owners change that soon as that could be an issue for some who don't carry cash. read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Eggs benidect - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Super friendly -Great Server -fresh eggs cooked perfectly- would highly recommend stopping in

Absolutely the best!!! The menu is so varied that anyone can eat here. The food is amazing for such a small place. Well worth the 30 minute drive. The service was impeccable and I left a generous tip. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. read more

Had a nice quick breakfast at the counter, the pancakes were substantial, and by far the most flavorful bacon I've ever had, and I wish I had ordered more! Nice local diner, and I am certain if I was a local I would be a regular! read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Pancakes and yummy bacon - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

I came here with my dad. The waitresses we had were very kind. The place isn't very big, but it makes up with the food. I ordered two slices of french toast with a side of bacon. My dad got eggs with home fries, bacon and biscuits with gravy. The place is very artsy and cute. I recommend it if you want breakfast food or any good fun food. read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - French Toast with Bacon - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

!Price - wow way too high Hamburger and fries - over $13.00 & then a drink cost on top of that - I'll pass on this overpriced restaurant next time .. Good was good / but the prices are not worth what you get read more

I didn't like their food. The place is always busy though so they gotta be doing something right. I thought the place looked run down and dirty. Parking is awful. My family and I have been there two or three times, I gave up. read more

We've had breakfast here quite a few times & it never disappoints! Service is always good, pretty quick & food has always been great

Been eating here for over ten years. Everything on the menu is delicious. You don't feel like garbage After eating a good filling meal there either. The ingredients are super fresh, the cooks, waitresses, kitchen staff, all take pride in their work and you can tell they actually like being there. My go to dishes are the chicken Athena, the chicken piccata, the chicken Marsala, and the all the way bagel with lox and cream cheese. It's always busy too, but that does not slow them down, and each person's treated with equal zeal and attention. Feels like I'm eating at their kitchen table in their home. Very welcoming place. read more

My own opinion. I just didn't think Bravos was anything to write home about, sorry. I didn't think their food was good but there's something about it the locals like because it's always packed in the mornings. I contribute that to the fact there's no where to get a good sit down breakfast other than IHOP & good luck there. Parking is ridiculous. Service was good, very attentive. The staff was friendly. Very country. read more

I hesitate to post this for fear of not being able to get in next time I'm in town! But Bravo's is divine. Like, brunch in New York City or Athens divine! I had the bagel with everything (lox, capers, 'maters, lettuce, Kalamata olives, English cucumbers) and wow. So fresh and good! Reasonable prices. Children's menu. read more

I came here because I saw a review their gyros are as good as Tarpon Springs, it was breakfast time so I didn't try one this trip but I will next trip. I has the spinach Benny with potatoes and it was so perfect, the spinach was perfectly cooked and the hollandaise was so good. I will be bringing others back with me next time. So happy I looked for a breakfast place that morning. read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

New to Cooksville and it's only the second restaurant we have eaten in for the last three months due to the virus going on. Glad to see they took so many precautions. They only use every other table and have put plastic barriers between them. They hold up a sign board and ask if you've had any of the virus symptoms and if you answer yes to any of them they ask that you do take out only. They also take your forehead temperature. They wear gloves and a mask. No matter how you feel about this I'm glad to see if they're going the extra mile and taking proper precautions. The staff was very attentive and efficient and above all made you feel like you were special and they were glad that you stopped in. Oh, and on a sidenote their food was excellent and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back and try some of their other meals. PS. they have baklava Baklava. Mel and Linda read more

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I hate giving low ratings. Other than the service, the food was not all that great. My son said his was inedible, so they removed it from our bill. I had to take him somewhere else. He ordered the chicken alfredo and it didn't taste anything like it. Mine was an Omelet but it also was bland. I was excited it had Greek options, but it didn't taste like the Greek I am familiar with. The beet salad was just beets out of a can. The cucumber salad was just sliced cucumbers in a bit of vinegar. Wont be going back. Sadly. read more

Excellent food and service!! Be sure to try it but only open until 2:00. Breakfast menu is great along with the daily specials! If you're a fan on oatmeal, it's the best! read more

Ordered a corned beef wrap and cola. Wrap was the size of an egg roll. Very little beef, all onion. Extremely salty. Cola had aftertaste. All this for $13.00? Change the name from Bravo to HellNo. read more

So so so so good!! Absolutely no complaints, their staff is so friendly and warm. They even prepped a table for a man in a wheelchair before he even got in the building (they saw him coming from the parking lot and sprang into action)! Food is so tasty and affordable. I can see why they stay fairly busy! read more

Outstanding breakfast! Quick service. Huge breakfast for a great value. 2 eggs, 2 large sauce patties, large biscuit with gravy, and a large serving of potatoes with onions. Best breakfast I've had in a long time. read more

Heard good things about Bravos everytimevwe pass by its always packed. We stopped in in a Sunday morning. It was busy. We were a party of 2. There was no table seating available so we sat at the counter. The counter seats are a bit small so I was instantly uncomfortable. There maybe 5 or 6 counter seats, it took a bit of time for us to place a drink order. We placed our orders with our server. I ordered the chicken fried steak with over hard fried eggs. The steak was a frozen steak that was deep fried, not a fresh steak that was hand breaded. I wasn't impressed. I ordered my eggs over hard, they came out over easy. I just can't eat them that way. I can't get over the texture of a runny egg. I probably won't order that again. My husband ordered the 3 French toast with a side of sausage patties, he absolutely devoured his breakfast. He said his French Toast was just how he liked it. It was very custardy (soggy) exactly how he likes it. The serving is huge. He couldn't finish the entire thing. All in all we will be back and I'll try something new and be sure to sit at a table. read more

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We stopped here for lunch a few days back and had the chicken cordon blu and a pastrami sandwich. It was really good. Back in town a few days later, we decided to try Bravo's again to see if it was just an accident on our first experience. We chose the shrimp and grits and the chicken Marcella. We were not disappointed! Great food and great service will bring us back again when we are back in town! I've attached pics of our lunch... read more

Bravo's Cafe and Grill - Chicken Marcella - Cafes Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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