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    Carolyn's Cafe

    4.6 (4.2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Crossiant sandwich special
    Ricky F.

    Is literally the best breakfast food. They know what they're doing when it comes to breakfast. Yes there's a long wait. They're amazing. Of course there's a wait. Can't compare this place to anywhere else. From service, to ambiance, to the taste of the coffee. They're doing such an amazing job!

    Mediterranean omelet split into 2. Cinnamon roll pancakes and onion rings
    Elnaz F.

    My husband and I were looking for a good brunch spot.. we came across Carolyn's on Yelp.. after seeing all the great reviews it had.. we had to give it a try. Upon ariving, we learnt that there was a 30 min wait for a table for 2 on a Monday morning. Don't let the wait discourage you. Trust me, it's worth the wait. The food here is AMAZING! The portions are nice and big, definitely shareable, but you're going to want to order plenty. I got the Mediterranean omelet.. this dish was so flavorful, the garlic stands out. My husband order the cinnamon roll pancakes.. I don't even like pancakes.. but I couldn't get enough of these fluffy, yet crispy and so so flavorful pancakes. We also ordered a side of onion rings. Which were so delicious, crispy and tender in the inside! Now last, but not least the coffee cake.. you have to try these.. they are the star of the show. So delicious. They are topped off with butter which just melts into the cake.. perfect for dessert or even to have with your coffee. Food was impeccable, but so was the customer service. Everyone there was kind, accommodating and friendly. Our lovely waitress was Claudia.. she was the sweetest.. she gave us great recommendations, made sure we were well taken cared of.. and was just amazing! The ambience reminds me of an old school diner.. so special and homey!

    Pancake
    Tinamarie M.

    It has been several years since my previous visit because it is a 40 minute drive for me to get here, but I can honestly say it is so WORTH the drive! I absolutely love coffee cake and I came specifically for that, but what a surprise when the rest of my breakfast was delicious! My husband who was not a fan of the drive said he'd make the drive again for the breakfast.

    California eggs Benedict with fruit
    Tina G.

    This is a very popular breakfast place and rightfully so. The food was good and the service was friendly! We thought we might miss the crowd by going 10:30am on a Monday but nope, It's definitely busy all the time. The *California Eggs Benedict was delicious! I loved the green salsa instead of the hollandaise. I got it with the coffee cake and the fruit. Just like everyone says the coffee cake is really good. It's moist and very sweet. It was way too much butter for my taste. It really doesn't need it. The fruit fresh and sweet. Yumm!! My mom got the *Little Combo with scrambled eggs, bacon and biscuits with gravy. It was a lot of food for a little combo and she said it was all very tasty. I liked the gravy I tasted. All this with coffee & tip was $44. I recommend this spot for a good breakfast if you're in the area!

    French dip with fries & aus juice. You HAVE to try it once at least!!!!  Great job Carolyn's Cafe.
    Amy R.

    I'm a French dip lover and my experience here is that their French dip was the best I've had. Unfortunately my last order everything had changed. The bread, no aus juice and the fries were even different. I recommend that you ask before you buy to eat. Make sure it's what you want and your experience will be great. The service is still strong along with the ambiance of everyone enjoying their food. The photos reflect the old French dip. I really hope this was a mistake and that the French dips are back to normal.

    Coffee cake
    Nina W.

    Hidden gem, friends found this spot and there was a wait, but not long. Staff pleasant and very kind. Best item is the warm coffee cake was satisfying with a cup of coffee.

    Yummm
    Jan K.

    I love this place... the food,.... & of course the coffee cake... especially the employees... they are so friendly, and very efficient... they are on it.... They get you in... accommodate your every need... and are ready for the next customer before you exit the door.... All with a smile on their face...

    Home Style Corned Beef Hash
    Cory G.

    Eggs were wildly inconsistent across the table. I ordered over medium and received undercooked eggs with visible albumin. My son's over medium eggs came out fully cooked through, while my mother's were actually prepared correctly. The hash looked promising at first, but once the few larger pieces of corned beef were picked out, it was almost entirely potato. Overall, it leaned heavily toward overcooked, mashed potatoes with very little actual corned beef and lacked proper crisp. Toast wasn't toasted--just loaded with an excessive amount of butter. Drew, our server, was super personable and attentive and easily the highlight of the visit.

    Table condiments
    Alyssa G.

    This place was much bigger inside than I expected without feeling crowded. There is also a few outdoor tables too. Even though it was busy, there were plenty of staff members and everyone was friendly. The wait looked intimidating at first, we had about 30 groups ahead of us. We ended up waiting around an hour, which was pretty fast considering how packed it was. The food was great overall. My only complaint was the country potatoes. They didn't taste much different from the hash browns. I was expecting diced potatoes with a little more seasoning, so they were a bit underwhelming. For their famous coffee cake, it was absolutely delicious! It was definitely on the sweeter side, but I would honestly come back just for a slice. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for how much food you get. At the end of the day, it's breakfast food. I thought it was a step above places like IHOP or Denny's and I'd come back again

    Coffee cake
    Bana K.

    This restaurant is so amazing. The staff are friendly, the environment is clean, the place is packed 100% of the time, and well worth the wait. Large portions of food and served well. Must try the coffee cake!

    Pancake
    Jeanette P.

    Another great breakfast with Mom at Carolyn's! Always delicious with generous portions. The weather was fine, so we chose to sit outside this time where it was a bit quieter and had immediate seating. One thing that can make or break when choosing to sit outside is the service. You won't be forgotten here! Big shout-out to Drew for keeping timely tabs on us and for his all around great personality.

    "Smothered" Breakfast Burrito, Home Style Corned Beef Hash, Birria Hash
    Julynn A.

    It's been a while since I've been here. Came here with a couple friends. My rating hasn't changed and as usual they're busy. This time I ordered the breakfast (smothered) burrito with gravy. It was good! Friends got the corned beef hash and the birria hash. We also got their infamous coffee cakes to go. It is still delicious! Oh and customer service is excellent!

    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Elizabeth T.

    Came here on a Tuesday morning with my kiddo. This place is located in a strip mall shopping plaza. The interior had a typical diner aesthetic, nothing special inside. You can tell that a lot of people here were regulars. The staff were friendly and the food was good. I got the breakfast croissant and my daughter got the kids pancake meal that comes with two sides. She really enjoyed her eggs and pancake shaped like Mickey. If ever in the area, I would come back to try other menu item.

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    Love the food, coffee cake out of this world delicious and best customer service . Definitely recommend to my family and friends!

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    Do you guys have any gift certificates/gift cards?

    Yes. Purchase in person or call the cafe between 7am-1pm. 909-335-8181 x4. We will be closed on Christmas Day and also closed on 12/26/25.

    What is the size of the special order coffee cake for Thanksgiving?

    9x13 pan - feeds up to 12 people and includes whipped butter.

    Is there a way to order food cooked without using seed oils? Thank you for answering .?

    Yes, we can offer limited menu options cooked in butter instead of seed oils - you just need to be sure to clarify with the person taking your order.

    Hello! Is this lovely establishment open on Labor Day?

    Yes - open regular hours - 7am-1pm

    Will you be open thanksgiving morning?

    Carolyns Cafe will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

    Family member has nut allergy. Does your coffee cake contain nuts?

    Although the coffee cake itself does not contain any nuts, 2 of the ingredients come from a supplier that processes nuts at the same facility. So, even though we would love your whole family to enjoy our delicious coffee cake, it might be best for… 

    Are any of the gluten-free items available vegan? French toast, pancakes... anything?

    They have gluten free coffee cake

    If I dine outside, may I bring my dog?

    I have seen a dog outside while his parents dined so I think it is ok as long as it is well behaved & doesn't bark at customers.

    Will you be open on Easter Sunday this year for dine-in?

    Carolyns Care will be closed on Easter Sunday.

    I was shorted my side of bacon on my order. I tried calling but your line is always busy. How can we resolve?

    Please send your phone number and our cashier will call you

    Are you opened New Year's Day?

    No, closed on New Year’s Day

    Will they be open thanksgiving morning?

    Carolyn’s Cafe is closed in Thanksgiving.

    Can we make reservations?

    When it's really busy they open up a wait list and you can pretty much pick any time you want to go. But that's only when it's peak hours for them. But I don't think you can actually make reservations days prior.

    Are you open on Labor Day?

    Yes - 7am-1pm

    Are you guys planning to expand your hours soon? 1pm is too soon ...

    We are not planning on expanding our hours anytime soon. Minimum wage is now $14.00 per hour and will be increasing again next year. It makes it too expensive for us to stay open longer.

    Is sit down available?

    Yes. They have outside and inside sitting available. Also don't forget to order their famous Coffee Cake with Extra butter 😋

    Where do we go for wait list?

    When we have a wait, you can “Join the Waitlist “ on the Carolyn’s Cafe Yelp page

    Do you have mimosas?

    No, we don’t serve mimosas.

    How many pieces of coffee cake does the whole sheet of coffee cake serve?

    12 pieces

    Are you guys still open? Am I still able to make a order for a Christmas coffee cake?

    We are open daily from 7am-1pm daily for to go and delivery. Today is the last day to order whole coffee cakes. Call the cafe today before 1pm to place an order - 909-335-8181.

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