I don't write many reviews, but The Curve Cafe absolutely deserves the recognition. I schedule my visits around their Crab Cake Eggs Benedict because it's that good. Since it's a special and not always on the menu, I make a point to go whenever it's available. Every single time, it's been perfectly prepared and incredibly consistent. The crab cakes are delicious, the eggs are cooked just right, and the hollandaise sauce is hands down the best I've had in Michiana--even compared to some of the upscale restaurants that charge a lot more for food that doesn't come close. What really sets The Curve Cafe apart is Alex. As the owner, she's the heart and soul of the place, greeting and serving guests while making everyone feel welcome. Her passion for great food and hospitality shines through in every part of the experience. They also serve fantastic mimosas and Bloody Marys, and their Friday fish fry is another local favorite that's well worth checking out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In all the times I've eaten here, I've never had a bad meal. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it's exactly the kind of locally owned restaurant our community should be proud to support.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I could convince Alex to franchise this place, I would in a heartbeat. The rest of Indiana deserves to know just how amazing The Curve Cafe is. Five stars without a doubt! read more

My wife just love this place. We moved into the area and were looking for a good breakfast spot. This one fits the bill. The staff are sassy, which we love, and also diligent. They have gluten free options for my wife and I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have plenty of large booths that can fit six, which is good for when we come with friends or family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We've found our new favorite breakfast spot! read more

Stopped by for a late breakfast while in town visiting some close friends. Trusted other yelp reviews and decided to give it a try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very welcoming and local vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick for seating with a laid back atmosphere. Our server Brittany was very nice and attentive throughout our time here. Coffee was fresh and delicious. We all primarily ordered a variety of breakfast items which our entire party agreed hit all the right spots ! Everything from oatmeal, biscuits, a variety of egg dishes, ham and hash browns were all flavorful and delicious ! If you are looking for a nice hometown diner with the local feel of a home cooked meal, this is the place! read more

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Ordered the stuffed cinnamon roll. I thought the cinnamon roll was dipped into batter and made just like French toast is, but this one was plopped in a box and served to me. Hard, ice cold and tasted off. These stuffed cinnamon rolls used to be out of this world and much bigger, came warm and fresh. We used to go all the time until the owner started ignoring me because I complained about one of her rude servers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always busy, but piss the owner off and see how good your food is after.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We won't be ordering from here again. I think my cinnamon roll was their way of saying that they don't want our business. read more

My wife and I always enjoy the atmosphere and the staff. The food is always hot, fresh, and so good. The prices are right. read more

We visited here right before pandemic hit.So I was very excited to pop in yesterday & try it again. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! My food was HOT & fresh while our waitress was attentive & fabulous! Not pretentious,not fancy.Just excellent food & down to earth pricing.After all,isn't that the point of breakfast? 10/10 read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a traditional breakfast and lunch restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My first time there, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was filled with their regulars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was good, service was excellent. read more

This was my first visit, and I was really impressed. The meats were excellent, the food tasted great, and the portions were generous. Prices felt very reasonable, especially these days. The service was outstanding, truly couldn't have been better. read more

Curve Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

Great breakfast, fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My siblings and I love to meet at this simple joint![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will continue to eat here. read more

Very good food, we love the daily specials. And also order from menu, never disappointed. Service is fast friendly and accurate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining rooms are comfortable and clean with comfortable seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great food, great service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]dim and dirty inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]run down and sketchy looking outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

So we checked out your place for the first time the other day, and it was pretty good! The food was tasty, nothing fancy but definitely hit the spot. Everyone working there was super friendly too, which always makes a difference. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, we had a nice, relaxed meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanks! read more

Curve Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

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Came here for breakfast when another local restaurant wasn't open. The reviews is what led me to give this place a chance however I don't see it. The food was not great and the waitress couldn't care less about anything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself seems nice and mom and poppy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but the food and service could be better...much better. read more

Heart attack cafe.... Literally pulled up and someone outside was having a heart attack. That being said service was ok and the food was ok. I'm sure they will want a redo. Nothing really stood out. It was a typical diner with typical menu and well. I'll have to amend this review after we try it again. read more

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I have eaten there many times always enjoy a good meal from there. They had a Polish dinner advertise and I went to get it and I was not disappointed by it. I remember going at night when they had dinner and their prime rib was excellent also read more

The Curve is always our 'go to' choice for breakfast. Solid food, good service..just a great diner. Don't go for high end but if you like eggs, pancakes and bacon, then this is your place. They are packed on Sunday mornings so be prepared for a wait but the wait is usually pretty quick. read more

The best apple cheesecake pancakes ever! Staff are wonderful. Always a pleasure to go there

We eat in this local cafe often. My husband stops in at least once a day. Today we went for lunch. I ordered the Country friend steak with sausage gravy and mashed potatoes. It was delicious! Just the right amount of gravy and potatoes. The steak was not overcooked. Just yummy. Husband had a Cobb salad. He loves that and it didn't disappoint. The Curve staff is friendly and efficient. Food is good hometown cooking. A solid 5 star if you are looking for a stick to your ribs meal. Try it. People love to meet for breakfast. There is even a Senior price for coffee. read more

I've been here twice so far and both times we've had the best service that I've ever had at a cafe -- Alex has been our server both times and she's probably the funniest server I've ever had. The foods good, portions aren't small by any means, my wife had these pumpkin pancakes and they were GIGANTIC and came with ice cream for only $10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place quickly became a favorite breakfast spot! The food is fantastic, and so is the staff! They are friendly, funny, and engaging! We have always felt welcome and even on the busy days that you can tell it's been a rough busy day and the staff has been busy they all make their way by your table to say Hi and ask how you're doing! They are now starting to open for dinner, and there isn't a place in town that I would go support more than Curve cafe!!! Absolutely the best!!! Thank you all!!!! read more

The curve is a great place to eat! They have everything you want and more!! They make so many special dishes that are delicious and they also have all the common foods. The people working there are great and they all want to make sure you love it there! read more

It was my first time coming there and I thourghly enjoyed the food and the server/owner was phenomenal! Alex really made our experience really great, we will definitley be coming back for her sarcasm and fun attitude!! read more

Friend and I were in search of mush. It had been a two week search while visiting northern Indiana. Finally a place that said, when called, that they had mush. So off we went to find The Curve Cafe. We walked into what was obviously a well known and frequented cafe. Lots of people and lots of servers. We were seated and I ordered Decaf while friend ordered regular coffee. The decaf was hot and good. I ordered a half order of biscuits and gravy and the mush that I had been looking for for two weeks. Friend ordered a hash brown casserole. The biscuits and gravy was hot and needed a touch of pepper to bring out the delicious flavor. The mush was, well, mush. It was hot and tasty. I should have ordered it a bit crispy (like Mom used to make) but it was just as I remembered; comfort food. The server was really nice-didn't catch her name-and attentive. This is a nice place to come for a meal that will never be called upscale but is good solid food. If I'm back in the area, I'll definitely come back here. read more

Every dish that I had while I was visiting Mishawaka and the South Bend area was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the broasted chicken. The staff was very friendly and the owner was more than accommodating. I highly recommend. Your friend from Las Vegas. read more

Not much to choose from in this town so considering the options, this place was decent. Everything is homemade and the staff is friendly

Best family owned restaurant for a great breakfast or lunch. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed! I personally love their chicken fried steak smothered in sausage gravy, eggs your way and hash browns or American fries. Stick to your ribs delicious! They have all you can eat fish on Fridays. We are hoping if the employee shortage stops being a factor they can open on Friday nights again too. Then they can bring back their yummy polish style dinner. read more

Great breakfast spot! The food is delicious, and very reasonably priced! We love the service too! Always 5 stars! read more

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Great homemade food. Great customer service. People there are very friendly. Fast service.

Excellent service...food was really good & very fast ,thank you,also the receptionist was really helpful also.

This is a relaxed and friendly place. Alex does a fine job keeping the place going. She has a great sense of humor. The burgers are pretty good for the price. And the prices are very fair. It is at least a once a week...or more. they close at 2 so be early and hungry. read more

This was really a nice place for breakfast in Mishawaka. This is an independent business and not a chain...so they get a bit of room on the overall experience. The inside of the restaurant was a tad old but charming in its own way. We liked the set up and booths all around for people to eat at. Lots of Townies here. It also was noisy here...you'd swear they just throw the dishes on the floor in the back, but that is just what the noise level is. Nice people...very satisfactory service and while the food came out hot it was not very quick. Expect to stay awhile on busy days, but the wait is pretty much worth it. Since the food at breakfast is the same stuff done 100 different ways, we'll review en mass. We had a breakfast sampler, a breakfast sandwich, and a chicken BLT. The sampler was very nice, the sausage gravy and biscuits steal the show. The breakfast sandwich was ok, a bit overdone but serviceable. The chicken BLT was good...you can dump the BLT stuff and just eat the chicken which was spot on. All in all a nice adventure. Three of us ate for under $24 before tip, so what's to complain about? While you will have to shout at your breakfast mates because of the noise, this is still a happening place. read more

This place was actually really good! I don't eat many breakfast foods because I don't eat meat or eggs, but this restaurant had plenty of options for people like me. Their yogurt parfait was delicious, as was their cinnamon roll. My husband and son enjoyed their food as well. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean. We will definitely be back! read more

Our first visit to Curve Cafe. Wait time was long but that's because it was PACKED! Our waitress was EXCELLENT, the food was EXCELLENT. The best breakfast I've ever had in a restaurant! I had the prime rib breakfast. Yum! Noise level was high but all in all, we WILL return! read more

A friend of mine and i were in town recently and wanted to grab a bite to eat before going to a concert over in South Bend. We had some time to kill, and not knowing the area, started driving to see what we could find. I literally passed by this place once and decided go around and come back. It looked like a nice little place to enjoy a sit down dinner. The restaurant did not disappoint. We walked in and were greeted by someone at the register. From the time we sat down til the time we left, everyone was friendly and great to talk to. I tried their All You Can Eat fish special (pollock with your choice of two sides...I had veggie soup and mashed potatoes with the fish) and my friend had a ham and cheese sandwich. It was all very tasty and the prices were reasonable. For a random stop, this fit the bill and yes I would love to go back here and try their breakfasts! read more

Not really a writer so I'll keep it short . Tried food all over the country and this place is good .

Service is great food is perfectly prepared .. love the breakfast salad love going there staff is very friendly....

This is probably one of the best breakfast location on a street of many breakfast restaurants with similar options. The one advantage they have over all of these option are their eggs. You can get just about any style of egg without the additional cost. There are also a few extra healthy options thrown in as well and a lot of toast choices. read more

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Best Biscuits and gravy around. We also love their corned beef. We have so many memories here with our children and now with our grandchildren! read more

Ambience could use some work. The food is good. I love the corned beef hash. Its not what some people like since they are used to corned beef hash out of a can, but if you like homemade corned beef hash then this is a must! Coffee here is just ok. read more

The food is good and the carry out orders are done fairly quick. And staff is friendly and helpful with customers. The breakfast country omelette is one my favorite. read more