Colonial Cafe

4.4 (47 reviews)

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Colonial Cafe - The Country Link Breakfast w/eggs & cheese, a biscuit and grits. And of course my favorite country link. - American Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Ed P.

My family and I ventured out for breakfast one morning during our brief stay in Elizabeth City. There aren't many options in the small town, but we did eventually find Colonial Cafe, a very traditional breakfast and lunch cafe. The breakfast menu is full of omelets, biscuit sandwiches, pancakes, and plenty of bigger platters. I settled on the fried chicken biscuit, cajun style ($6.99). Their biscuits are really good alone, but adding some spice from the chicken was an excellent choice. I really enjoyed this sandwich. I also had some of my daughter's biscuits & gravy ($8.99 with a choice of home fries, grits, or baked apples). I would have ordered this had she not done so. But I knew there would be plenty leftover. This was a good serving of biscuits & gravy, again their biscuits are fresh baked and good on their own, but when topped with homemade sausage gravy you can't go wrong!

Dave C.

Food was really good. Service was amazing. Our young server Chloe was so very polite with an amazing personality. We had four different dishes and they were all very tasty. What a wonderful little family ran business.

Darcy R.

Came for Saturday morning breakfast thinking it's gonna be fast and cheap. I picked the wrong day. We are told early on that 3 servers called out so it's gonna be a long wait w only one waitress. Not being a hurry I sit down anyway w two kids who aren't the best waiters (bc they're kids.). The people just in front of us right away and their food comes before our order is even taken. We wait over 40 minutes before the cook comes out himself to take the order bc the waitress is choosing to take bar orders and not sure what else before taking anyone else's order despite saying I'll be right back to take that order. Food is really good diner fare, biscuits are awesome and pancakes fluffy. The kitchen staff are nice trying to make up for things but the sole waitress clearly is unable to accommodate a crazy situation even w kitchen staff are ringing people out and delivering food. The diner is an old classic diner and looks as you'd expect. I know the staffing was a fluke but I probably won't return bc it was really mishandled.

Hungry Henry Breakfast. Scrambled eggs with cheese, home fries, and a side of sliced tomato. And OJ.

Joshua S.

I thought this would be just another little basic breakfast spot. And it is. But they kill it when it comes to nreakfast. I've only been about 3 times, yes for nreakfast, but I never leave disappointed. All the morning time meats are cooked to a beautiful caramelized doneness. The eggs are always light and fluffy, which is always good. You need to try their biscuits and gravy, fluffy biscuits with THICK gravy, yum!! Home fries are good too. I got a side of sliced tomatoes with all my meals so far. I would recommend you try this place out. I will be back for breakfast most likely, maybe even to try the lunch menu.

This place has really gone downhill. It's sad. We ride down from Virginia Beach periodically for breakfast or lunch because of our previous experience. Today they couldn't even make a BLT, because they didn't have any lettuce or sliced tomatoes and they aren't serving lunch. They don't have the wonderful homemade potatoes, only shredded hash browns. Very disappointing. Even the bacon and eggs today were below average. So we got bacon, eggs, toast and and egg sandwich.

Timothy L.

Breakfast menu. Ate at this local restaurant this morning. Arrived and was greeted with energetic happy staff that welcomed my wife and I. I already felt like part of their family. Ordered classic breakfast with pancake eggs bacon and grits. My wife had cheese biscuit pancake and bacon. Everything came out with 10 minutes and was hot. Bacon was cooked to order and perfect. Pancakes were soft and fluffy and moist. Staff was very attentive and stopped over often. Prices are great which leaves more money for tipping. Thank you Colonial Cafe.

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Carrie P.

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Delicious food! We stopped by for lunch. My husband had the burger. I had a wrap. Both very good. The coleslaw and fries were great too. Beth was our waitress. She was so friendly and attentive. We loved it so much we came back for breakfast the next day. I had the dirty bird with home fries. Soo good. Hubs had the Hungry Henry so much food. Best pancakes I've ever had. And again amazing service from Beth. Definitely check this place out! read more

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James F.

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The food here is great! Some of the best home fries I've ever had. A traditional diner feel, and the wait staff was phenomenal! Will definitely go here again if I'm ever in the area! read more

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William M.

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Great breakfast. Go with the Dirty Bird. Clean restaurant. Nice staff. Would recommend and return if I'm in the area.

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Erin O.

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I've had good food before, but they are terrible at takeout. I ordered food through Orange Crate and it arrived soggy with undercooked potatoes and an egg I didn't order. They saw nothing wrong with the food they sent, I threw it in the trash since it just wasn't good. read more

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Ghost H.

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Excellent place to eat, we have breakfast there alot, great down home atmosphere, the price is just right, and if you go away hungry, that's on you. Because the amount of food is alot for the price. The staff is great, friendly and courteous. You never have to wait long for your order either, and if there's a problem they solve it quickly. Great job keep it up! read more

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First time visit ... came for breakfast... Walked in and after a couple seconds received a friendly greeting from a young server. " Hi how are you guys today" we reply great and she literally turned around and walked away. We were left there confused for quite sometime until I finally flag someone down and ask if we seat ourselves. Yes she replies just let me get a table clean. We proceed to sit they do not bring us menus or anything. We end up finding one up front and sharing it . She comes and offers us beverages. My son and husband aren't sure I know I want and NEED coffee so I tell her so. She says ok Im gonna go get coffee and come back. I assume she meant for me no she meant another table entirely. Comes back 3 minutes later pulls out het pad and stares expectantly. I give her my drink order and tell her it would be a moment since we were all sharing a menu to which she just LAUGHS!!! Food was pretty high priced for the portions but was tasty and came out quickly. Had to flag down another server for a refill on my coffee after I was nearly done eating. I had high hopes after reading reviews but sadly will not be back. The only reason I gave two stars vs 1 is the food was hot tasty and expeditiously served. Also the server was very nice upon our exit when cashing us out. read more

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Passing through Elizabeth City today I was surprised to find a lot of vacant buildings. We needed lunch and were tempted to move on to the next city. We took a chance and were pleasantly surprised! Very friendly and attentive staff. Our waitress was very accommodating to special requests. Tuna steak lunch special was delicious! Breakfast menu looks even better. Hope to make it back again. read more

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418 E Colonial Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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(252) 562-6541
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Hours

What time does Colonial Cafe open?

Colonial Cafe opens at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Colonial Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Colonial Cafe close?

Colonial Cafe is closed on Monday.Colonial Cafe closes at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 6:00 AM - 12:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Colonial Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Colonial Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Colonial Cafe have catering options?

No, Colonial Cafe does not have catering options.

Does Colonial Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Colonial Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Colonial Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Colonial Cafe allows dogs.

Does Colonial Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Colonial Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Colonial Cafe have bike parking?

No, Colonial Cafe does not have bike parking.

Does Colonial Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Colonial Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Colonial Cafe have parking?

Yes, Colonial Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Colonial Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Colonial Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Colonial Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Colonial Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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Cakes a plenty

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Mac-n-Skillet with BBQ Chicken and Jalapeño Cornbread

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The Pork & Catfish dinner w/ slaw & potato salad.

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Grilled Crab cake dinner with penne pasta & grilled asparagus

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Goat cheese plank

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This is the Belgian waffle covered with powdered sugar, scrambled eggs with cheese, and two sausage patties.

Ribeye steak and eggs, biscuit and grits

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Greek Omelet with egg whites, Rye, naked grits

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