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    Café Central

    2.8 (596 reviews)
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    Good for kids
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    Good, but they screwed up the eggs...
    Alan C.

    I was going to order room service, but when I saw the. * $14* room service service charge? I decided to go down to the restaurant. Until I saw the line. OK, to go back to my room it is... when I got to the room and saw the receipt, they still charged me $2.99 for it to go order. Who charges for food to go? I'm doing them a favor by not taking up space in their restaurant. I ordered the Chilaquiles, and overall, they were very good. They came with Yellow & blue corn tortilla chips, house-made chorizo, refried beans, 2 eggs any style, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and ranchero sauce. I was surprised at the heaviness of the bag. I get it up to my room, and the portion was very large. Overall, it was good. The chips were not soggy, I liked the flavor of the chorizo, and it was tender. The beans were not gummy at all, the pico and the ranchero sauce gave it a bit of a "kick", but well within what I like for spicy. The queso fresco was a bit tangy, and helped offset the richness of the rest of the meal. They blew it on the eggs. I love it when the yolk drips down into my food. I was worried that they would "hammer" the over easy eggs, so I asked for sunny side up. Guess what? No yolk whatsoever. They popped the yolks. How in the. H-E- double hockey sticks do you screw up a sunny side up egg? Overall, though the rest of the food was amazingly good. The Price was a little bit on the higher end, but for what I got, very reasonable. (except for that stupid to go charge...) I also like the fact that they are open 24 hours a day. I will be back. Thank you.

    Western Omelette
    Sean G.

    Great prices, kind staff, and delicious food. The ambiance is neat with the casino right next to the cafe. The ambiance is nice. Not too bright but not dark. Easy on the eyes. It's also not too loud as you might expect it to be.

    Oh my goodness let's eat !
    Susan R.

    Let's get our eat on after a long long day of fun and playing. This little cafe is most definitely popular and worth visiting. First off you can smell the food as you walk by. You most definitely will salivate. Plus the lines show that it's good eating. It's a local thing we are sure ! While in Reno let's explore the best ! Mmmm they serve comfort style foods and eats . The menu is simple and delicious! It's a dine in primarily! We had to be waited to eat. It's worth the wait . The staff are really friendly! The ordering process simple ! As you sit and wait for your order relax . The dining area is open and comfortable. You can get to know one another, people watch and then the foods here ! Yum let's eat! The eggs and avocado great. All is fresh and healthy! The other half had a club ! It's a win win and we can sample ourselves off each other's plates . The food was delicious! Service grand. Time to pay the bill and be off with carbs and protein to burn as we advance to the next round of fun!

    Beef broccoli
    Debra P.

    Had breakfast several times here.. we come to Reno at least 4 times a year. My cousins daughter, Kalani and her boyfriend's family maybe 10 of them arrived the same time we did. We arranged to meet at Central Cafe! The food here is is always fresh, hot, quality portions. Especially their pancakes and ham steak! We ate breakfeast... lunch and dinner here!

    USBC Open Championship Photo Opportunity right across Cafe Central
    Michael C.

    If you are out of options, you have a chance to gamble your stomach's future here. Was here for a weekend to compete at USBC Nationals across the street. The hotel is great. The food here... not so much. First, we came with 10 people total and tried to split up the tables to avoid gratuity fees and long orders and stress on the waiter. However, we ended up having to go at different times and sit far away from each other so we can pretend to be strangers. As far as the food, my friends order was burnt eggs and not edible. My order was less cooked eggs and not scrambled as I asked. They call it Casino Breakfast because your odds of winning are slim to none. Others at my table ordered burgers and they looked ok at best. On top of that, they thought we all ordered soda when that wasn't close to accurate. The waitress did her best and took off the badly cooked meal and all the sodas. With the bowler's discount, still on the high side. Think of your favorite breakfast restaurant, increase the menu prices, and reduce the food portions. That is Cafe Central! Enjoy!

    Shrimp pad Thai
    Lauren K.

    Pleasantly surprised! Decided to dine here for the first time after catching a live performance. They were busy but we were able to be seated immediately. Their menu has lots of options if you can't decide what cuisine you want. I went with shrimp pad Thai. Our food came out SO fast and it was hot and delicious. Our server was very friendly and patient with our table. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us often. I would definitely come here again.

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    Robbin S.

    We were seated and ordered the classic American breakfast. The food was very good and cooked like we like it. The hash browns were lightly crisp and the bacon was thick and flavorful. It is a popular spot and well worth it.

    Chilaquiles with eggs overeasy
    Eri S.

    Got so hungry from walking around decided to walk in here to have brunch. The ambience was a normal brunch area inside the casino hotel. Service was okay and nothing spectacular. I ordered chilaquiles for myself and it did not disappoint! Asked for beans on the side because I like my chips crunchy and the sauce was so so delicious!!! Totally recommend the chilaquiles

    Aqua
    Chad K.

    This place is one of those places that are open 24/7 and if all other places are open this is the place to come to if wanting a decent meal with and okay price tag attached to it. Service and atmosphere here is great. The only thing that I'd have a gripe about would be the ordering to table wait time other than that everything was pretty good. Note that everything here is a little bland so if wanting more sauce of flavoring don't hesitate to ask your server as they are more than happy to help you. For both the things we ordered we had no complaints and they weee both okay.

    Loaded potato soup
    Melissa E.

    Stopped in for dinner after a show. My group of friends really enjoyed the selections offered. We had amazing waitstaff. Our food was brought out promptly. It was hot and full of flavor. We tried a number of dishes offered. Serving size was enough for left overs. It It a must try.

    Kevin C.

    Had a late dinner after seeing a show at The Silver Legacy. I had the Kung Pao Chicken and my wife had the General's Chicken. Both came with a side of white rice that cannot be substituted which was fine for us. The food came piping fresh and hot and the Kung Pao Chicken had excellent flavor and a perfect amount of spice and the General's Chicken was zesty and savory. Both were good portion sizes leaving us both with leftovers to take home. The atmosphere is along the indoor public walkway of the casino and a little loud, not really for an intimate date or setting, but the service was excellent and attentive. Overall, it is a convenient spot to grab a meal at all hours, a little expensive but likely for the convenience and location, but great selection and good food!

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    William H.

    Just got in town and needed a bite to eat. Went to the Silver Legacy Casino and found this place. Walking up there is plenty of seating. If you wait a minute someone will greet and seat you......or you can walk to the bar. It was after 11pm and the menu was limited. Ordered Greg's All American Cheeseburger....added some bacon too. Greg's Burger was good....fries were good. If you a burger and fries swing on by.

    William C.

    The staff was very accommodating to my short lunch timeline and worked to expedite my order. Much appreciated to Manny and the kitchen team for doing that. Asian Chicken Salad is very good. Large portion size has me taking home some for dinner. However, I can't recommend the Penne Pasta with marinara and meatballs. The sauce is very thin like tomato soup so it didn't have enough depth to hold onto the penne. Prices are about 20-25% high which is consistent with most resort casino places. Discounts apply for value players and locals, but you'll need a players card. I do like the light, bright open feel of the restaurant. Nice view of The Row for people watching. TVs are the laying sports with captions is a plus.

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    Definitely my go to when I visit. Their Asian food is my favorite. Conveniently located. Bar seats available.

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    What an absolute banger of a find. It's next to impossible to find a good southern biscuit this far…read morewest, but Pine State has it figured out. I tried the McIsley (fried chicken, dill pickles, ground mustard, honey) and nearly passed out from pure bliss. The biscuit is golden brown on the outside while warm and pillowy within. You'll need a fork and knife, but the menagerie of sweet and savory building blocks will come together any which way you deconstruct it. My wife tried The Chatfield (fried chicken, cheddar, bacon, apple butter) and was equally content. The Oregon Marionberry jam was a tart yet sweet customized side, and I much enjoyed the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese to round off the plate. The breading is evenly blasted with seasoning and the tomatoes themselves are plump but not the least bit soggy. Without a doubt though, the service was unmatched. They handled a line going out the front door with class, getting us tables before we even ordered to remove the burden of seat searching and our food getting cold. They checked on the dining area promptly though they didn't have to. The staff's hospitality matches the southern inspo of the food! We sat outside and enjoyed the slight breeze as the heavenly baked aromas of the kitchen wafted outside. Overall, an 11/10 experience. Love biscuits? Run, don't walk!

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    What a wonderful experience! Cloey was absolutely amazing--on point with our order a few days in a…read morerow, sweet, funny, adorable, and incredibly patient. She made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and was always on point with everything we needed. Her positive personality and great sense of humor made our visit even more enjoyable. The restaurant itself was spotless, the staff was friendly, and the ambiance was warm, inviting, and comfortable. It's clear that great customer service and attention to detail are priorities here. Thank you, Cloey, for making our visit so special. We will definitely be back and hope to see you again soon! You are a staple to Hanna's they are so lucky to have you !

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