Cute little place. Server was very kind , she took care of us but gave us our space as well. The food however ...I thought the cook was having an off day but was told this is how things always are. Everything was unappealing , just kinda thrown on the plate and blah with no flavor or burnt to a crisp .. Even the grilled cheese sandwich one of the kids had. They also serve Mediterranean food,out of everything my small group ate the only thing that looked and tasted great it was the Mediterranean Salad. This is the person who had eaten here before ..turns out they liked this salad and this is why they chose this place. So was the cook having an off day ? I don't know ..I haven't been back read more

We love this place! When we visit Fluegee Optical, we always make it a point to go next door and grab breakfast at Cafe 36. Large portions, lots of menu selections. Small, clean, affordable and accommodating. Service has always been great. Really nice breakfast spot. read more

We were greeted by a very nice person when we arrived. It took a few minutes for the server to come to the table to get our drink order. After she brought our drinks she left the table and didn't come back for quite a while. After finally taking our order, we waited for almost an hour before our food came out. When we asked if our food was almost ready, we were told it was about to come out. That was 20 minutes before we received it. The food was good, but definitely not worth the price. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday late morning. We were seated immediately and while our waitress was friendly, everything seemed to take a little while even though they weren't busy. But we weren't in a hurry. My friend had the Denver omelette which she enjoyed. I had the steak and eggs. While the steak was cooked to order, there was a lot of grizzle, so probably more than half of it didn't get eaten. Not sure it was worth the $23. On the upside, the hashbrowns were absolutely perfect! Portions were generous and it's a cute little place. It was quiet with enough parking. I wouldn't order the steak again or make a special trip for Cafe 36, but if you happen to be in the area, it's a decent place for breakfast. FYI: the menu prices are cash, for credit card payments there's a 3.5% up charge. The only mention of this is via a sign at the cash register. Also, alcoholic beverages were on the menu, but not available because they didn't renew their liquor license. read more

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We were a little skeptical at first, but the moment we were greeted at the front door we knew we were in for a treat. If you're looking for amazing breakfast and even better service--look no further. The Meat Lovers Skillet is a 10/10 for anyone who loves a hearty meal. From where I sat, I could see into the kitchen, and it was nothing but hardworking people giving their best to cook up the tastiest food in the area. The smell of fresh pancakes and coffee fills the air, and the cozy, eclectic, and cute décor makes the place feel so welcoming. Now let's talk about the service--Denise is an absolute angel! She didn't stop moving the entire time, making sure everyone had what they needed. As a family with two little ones, she seemed to read our minds and bring us what we needed before we could even ask. This place is down-to-earth, full of heart, and we'll DEFINITELY be back. Do yourself a favor and make this a stop--you won't regret it! read more

My breakfast was ????? Corned beef hash and over easy eggs and toast . Chunked corned beef put over fried potatoes? WTH over cooked hard eggs. Not enough to dunk a piece of BURNT toast. Thank goodness for milk. It was great. Will Not Be Back. And no kind of compensation for the food. Oh I guess I should've explained it better, was the comment from the waitress read more

The Rueben was great. The kids Mac and Cheese was cold and appeared to be boxed Mac and Cheese. The falafel was hard, unflavored and disappointing. The hummus was terrible. The waitress was wonderful. read more

Great service and food- will be back. Multiple workers said hello, was very friendly atmosphere.

The food was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. The owner stopped by our table and explained how he prepared our meals. Will definitely go back! read more

Home visiting family and lucky to have stopped here for breakfast. I ordered Moroccan breakfast for myself and Mickey Mouse pancake for my daughter to go. The Moroccan breakfast was kofta, over easy eggs, and toast. The Mickey Mouse pancake was served with over easy egg. Only waited 10 mins for our food and the food was fresh, full of flavor and I wasn't expecting it to be that good living in the city of Chicago. Thank you, Cafe 36! read more

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Food was good prices was fair a good place to go for some nearby breakfast very nice people

I've been meaning to try it since moving to this area years ago and am so glad I finally did! There aren't a ton of options close to me here for a great brunch but I'll be coming back. The menu has classic choices but also some unique ones with a Mediterranean flair. We took the waitress's recommendation and had the Moroccan Breakfast and the Batman Special (ask the story behind the name...cute). The Moroccan Breakfast featured "kefta"...never heard of it but it was recommended. Really great flavors! While so simple, the highlight were the hashbrowns. I'm not always a fan but they were so perfectly cooked I ate them all. My MIL got the other recommendation and she ate all of hers as well, and she is a picky eater. Great corned beef. The waitress (so mad I didn't get her name) was really lovely and attentive. I'll be back and want to try a more basic brunch staple to see how it is. This place is hidden off of Hwy 36 but worth a visit! read more

Great hidden gem , hidden away just off Hwy 36. Heard great things about this place, so we decided to try it out after church. Great decorative little cafe, with a little patio outside. No frills, just great food with polite, professional staff. Prices are very reasonable, and menu quite extensive! They serve both breakfast and lunch. Times may depending on the day. Definite return trip!!! read more

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I had written a one star review of Café 36 several years ago. Some time has passed and I noticed they were still in business, so I thought we would give them another try. I want to say we were very pleasantly surprised with the service, the food and the quality. This restaurant may be the best in the area for breakfast and lunch. I am so glad that we tried them again. I would highly recommend Café 36! In my eyes they are quite a success.story and they are definitely worth your time and money! read more

Nice little cafe. I stopped after doing some shopping in Waterford and had a very enjoyable lunch. Friendly staff!​

Great tasting food along with wonderful wait staff. A definite go to for Sunday morning breakfast. read more

Cafe 36 - Pancakes and scrambled eggs with a side of maple syrup. - Mediterranean Near Me - waterford, Wisconsin

Just the kind of place you need to visit! I ordered two carry out Thanksgiving meals and was amazed at the flavors and portion sizes we received. read more

Always good food, great service and friendly people. We go there at least once a week for breakfast.

I love Sam's cooking. The dedication to quality, from-scratch cuisine and unique selections makes Cafe 36 a "must" stop when we're in the area. I should also mention the quality of the service. Very friendly staff. read more

Nice waitress. The food was over priced and there was a.75 charge for onions and another for pickles. Then they slap on a 3.75% extra charge for using a credit card. They say you get a 3.75 discount for cash and the price's listed reflect the discount. read more

Cafe 36, more like Cafe can't eat here for under $36. (GREAT FOOD) I will start by saying the food was great, no issues there. (SLOW) Went on a Sunday, party of (2), no wait, sat right away, place was busy but not overly full, took an hour and 10min to get our food/eat/pay. Breakfast meals take 2min to cook, idk what happened. (EXPENSIVE) It was over $40 for (2) people to eat breakfast, and one is a vegetarian so no meat on one plate. That's just not right. read more

I would love to eat breakfast here everyday. But then maybe it wouldn't be such a treat when I do. Eggs benedict: so reasonably priced and perfect. I love the skillets, crispy hashbrowns and steaming hot eggs with veggies or meat are so tasty. It comes with toast, so you will leave here stuffed! They serve Colectivo coffee and will refill your cup as needed. The Mediterranean flavors on the large menu are a unique twist, and the staff has the skills to keep this busy spot moving. We never wait long and the food is just so hot and fresh. Dine in for a sunny, friendly breakfast spot. read more

We went to cafe 36 this evening. We arrived at 6:15 and they close at 7 :00. We usually come here for breakfast and that has a great Mediterranean twist . We ordered a a gyro and a Rueben and they were both awesome. Food is always fresh , and flavorful. Staff is always friendly and professional. Sam the owner has a gift with his cuisine. I highly recommend!!! read more

I was so impressed with our take out this past Friday! I've driven past this restaurant numerous times, never taking the time to learn anything about it, assuming it was another standard American restaurant. While they do have many American menu items, there's a very good selection of Mediterranean food...a welcome addition to the food choices in this area! I ordered the baked fish (as it was a Friday in Wisconsin), and the moroccan shrimp. Oh, and the baklava. It was all fantastic! The roasted veggies, potato pancakes, rice, side salad and baklava. All good portions and quality for the prices paid. Thank you for being here and for being open during this crazy time! read more

Very good breakfast selection including Mediterranean breakfast. We always feel welcome here!

The Moroccan dishes were delicious. As our waitress said, "softly spiced like grandma would". Our table for 10 was ready, every one said they loved the crazy flavor combinations. My Lemon Chicken was made with lemon rinds which the chef ages for 2 years. I took a snip of lemon rind on every fork full - amazing. Rice was perfectly done and lightly spiced. Hubby had the Chicken Bastilla which is in a Pastry with a bit of cinnamon and powdered sugar! Awesome flavor (and he is pretty much an American hamburger man). Salad was light and fresh, but again different. Combination appetizer had Zaalour, Taktouk and Hummus with Toasted Points was a treat. If you're not adventurous, they have some American food. But I think you would be "missing the boat!" If you want 'drive thru' service, these dishes are not for you. Brought home and reheated - still wonderful. Absolutely will go again! read more

After reading other reviews I decided to try this place. I have driven there twice only to find that they decided to close early.

Sam & JoElle are the nicest owners and they will go out of their way to be friendly and cook you a hot delicious meal. Sam's Chili is outstanding and their fish fry is delicious and even offers potato pancakes! Hope you try them! read more

10 min wait for service. 10 min wait for food. Competition wants my business more. I won't be backed6

We were regular customer at Sam's on North Tichigan. Since moving to Cafe 36 this place has gone down hill in regards to service. This will be our last try. Went in this morning with 75% of tables full and the remaining dirty. Waitress said sit anywhere. Picked cleanest of dirty tables. Sat for 10 minutes without anyone cleaning the table or acknowledging us. Finally grabbed their attention. "It's a long wait, Do you want coffee, are you staying?" We left and won't be back. Shame is the food is good. Also Cafe 36 was not following Covid-19 guidelines. read more

Excellent Moroccan food. Warm pita, spices that will make your mouth happy, perfectly roasted vegetables and fluffy flavored rice made me come back again. Second time just as good. Cannot wait to make my way through the dinner menu. Roasted eggplant appetizer was amazing. read more

My mother and I came here after a 5K in town. While it's Christmas Eve and we don't wanna be crabby about it, it's hard not to be. We waited 45 minutes for our food! 45 minutes! For pancakes! And right after we got our food, a table of 5 next to us that came in much later, got their food. Just not right-Christmas Eve or not. Super disappointing. The food was good, but our waitress didn't apologize for the wait or anything. :-( (the waitress apologized when she dropped off our bill and said the order ticket fell and that is was her fault) read more

Best breakfast anywhere! American food is all made from scratch,including corned beef for Reubens. Sam is of Moroccan descent so his Moroccan food is authentic and amazing. We followed him from Sams Diner and love this place!! Our grandkids have been going to Sams since they were babies and they LOVE the Batman breakfast. We eat there at least once a week. The Friday Fish fry is wonderful. read more