Terrible management when dealing with a customer. I was eating food while another patron was asking about his food. He asked for extra crispy hash browns and the guy there said they dont do that on a busy day! Regardless if it is busy or not, an extra 30 seconds wont kill you when it comes to making the food. If I had a peanut allergy and I didnt want peanuts on my food and you tell me "we dont do that when we are busy" I wont come back at all. Overall terrible experience and will not return. read more

We used to go all the time. Staff is super nice but I have found hair once which was the last time I went. I was willing to give them another chance because it's a local business and my kids did like it there but then they got pinged by on their health inspection for not wearing gloves while cooking. read more

I just couldn't get more stars for this ordinary diner. The locals must like it but 3rd time was enough to realize that it wasn't mama's home cooking read more

Great food- had corned beef and cheese omelette, very tasty. Service was great. Went on a weekend morning at like 9:30 and sat immediately. Waitress was awesome. Good prices. Same food in Jersey would have been $14 as opposed to $11 at Ellenton. read more

Breakfast was delicious! Fastest place in town! Great local restaurant and very reasonably priced. Several places to park. We had 11 people and we called ahead and the large table was ready once we arrived! read more

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I'm being overly generous with 3 stars when they really are 2 1/2. I'm thinking all the glowing reviews are due to the lack of decent places in the area. Or could be mostly breakfast reviews. Came for lunch and they had several specials. Decided to go for the crab cake special. Pricing was fine, but the crab cake was small and mostly filler, more like the size of a tiny smashed potato pancake. The server told me it comes with 2 sides and every side I asked for was an upcharge. I finally looked at her and said, ok, can you tell me which ones are included? Sheesh. Not all that friendly or helpful. I get it that you probably just got done with the breakfast crowd, but a little common sense would be for you to tell me as I'm not a mind reader. Old diner vibe, didn't find it all that clean, dirty sticky highchair, bathroom wasn't the best. read more

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Went to go in and waitress didn't have mask over nose or mouth. When I mentioned it she said "you're not going to be wearing a mask when you eat". Nope. Turned around immediately read more

Out on the bike in the middle of nowhere, happened across this place. Legit southern diner. Great food, sweet staff. CASH ONLY, but they do have a little ATM at the door. Decor was clearly provided by Jimmy Buffet's grandmother. I went on a Saturday morning, quick turnover, so the wait is short. There are some outside tables but only a couple and I expect they go fast. If you're near by definitely stop by. read more

Ellenton Cafe - Breakfast - Comfort Food Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

After driving by this place for years, we finally had an opportunity to have brunch here on a recent Sunday. We really liked it! The eggs were great, plenty of bacon, and the grits were delicious! The coffee was good and the service very friendly. We will be back! read more

Great breakfast selections & daily specials, and the BEST handmade burgers & patty melts in Manatee County. Oh, and their signature Ham & Bean soup can't be beat! Talented chefs, wait staff goes above & beyond. Outdoor seating available. Cash only, but the have a $.50 ATM inside! read more

We stopped here for breakfast a few weeks ago. My wife and I ordered hashbrowns extra crispy. When they came out they were as raw as I've ever seen hashbrowns. The waitress apologized and said the cook said he didn't have time to cook them extra crispy because they were busy. They were not particularly busy at that point, but did get so about 20 minutes later. My wife sent hers back, and they came back within a minute and we're no better. I didn't even bother sending mine back, knowing the cook was not going to cook them anymore. Definitely a very disappointing experience, we will not go back. read more

Ellenton Cafe definitely has decent pricing, but the food was very bland. The service was pretty good. I would suggest trying it for yourself to get your own opinion. It's just not for me. read more

Are here right now and can't wait for the food. The service is amazing and keeping us informed on everything. Already makes me want to come back in the future it's very personable and that makes a great family restaurant. Update the food is absolutely wonderful. We will definitely come back read more

Very good food at reasonable prices. Recommend the Ruben and Monte Cristo. Breakfast is also very good and so are portions.

Another strip mall gem of a restaurant! Burger was really good and blt had almost too much bacon (who says that) with fresh tomato slices. So good! Staff was friendly and fast! This is a keeper! read more

Went for Fryday Fish fry! Fish(pollack), crispy, fry's, house made coleslaw, hush puppies, tartar sauce. What more could you want? Service with a smile? They covered that! Friendly customers? Nothing but smiles all around! Come see for yourself!! read more

Good home-cooked food in a casual environment. Very reasonably priced and friendly. We love going there for lunch.

Great breakfast and good service!! It was our first time there and we look forward to going back!

This is a hidden gem! Place was packed with people the day after Christmas. Our order came out perfect. Food was on point everyone's was very pleased. I'd come here again if I lived here. read more

Love this old place‼. They always have a good breakfast and nice friendly service. The bean soup here is the best‼‼. A great spot for your quick meal at a very reasonable price, only open for breakfast and lunch except the Friday night fish fry which is very good‼ read more

Super breakfast at good prices. Coffee is included on many options. Friendly service LOCALLY OWNED and managed. Yum! read more

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Food was great, hot and filling. Rude and inattentive staff. Avoid the red headed waitress!

Great locals cafe, country food cash only, affordable. Beast and lunch only. Staff is friendly. I really like their omelets. Closed on Sundays. read more

Local business. Small and popular. Very surprised to see that they are 100 percent cash only.

Thanks so much for responding so quickly. It makes me feel good that the new owners are fixing the little things that are wrong. I can't wait to see the new menu. read more

Definitely a local eatery. The portions a very large. I ordered a side of bacon and was expecting the usual 2 small pieces. But what came from the kitchen to the table was very different, I received 6 huge pieces of tasty but not greasy bacon. My aunt and grandma ordered hash browns, perfectly grilled and not burned eggs. Quick and friendly service which got us on the road. My only complaint is the cheesy decorations, but I came for the food. So defiantly coming back! read more

Great hidden place lol ... Great price big menu and nice environment. Good service good friendly service . read more

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A typical example of a rural down home southern diner is what you get here at D's. Good homestyle food with big portions. The all you can eat fish dinner on Friday night is delish. Homemade desserts finish it off perfectly. The staff is friendly. The first time we walked in, we didn't see the "hours" sign and we walked thru the doors at 6:50 or so. "No problem"the waitress said. They served us as friendly and as patiently as every other customer, which I really give them kudos for. Dont go in expecting a fancy place because you're not going to get it here. But, if good down home cooking us what you crave, come over to D's read more

Good food and reasonable prices. They only take cash, but have an ATM on site. Minimal wait on a Sunday around 10 am.

Not sure how they get the higher rating they do...unless food tastes and standards are below an average person's taste buds. It IS mostly elderly customers, so that may explain it. Bland, greasy and poor/low quality dishes and ingredients. And even if you want this food, try to figure out their hours. They change frequently, not to mention all the "family emergencies" they have and post with a sheet of paper on their door. How do I know this? My elderly father liked to go their because it is cheaper than most. (Of course it is with the low quality products they use!). But even he has now stopped going there due to their inconsistent hours and emergency closings. Thank heavens!!!!!!! (And I absolutely DO have the correct restaurant... at the end of the plaza closest to the post office. Maybe you are new owners who haven't closed yet, but everything I wrote in the review applies) read more

Um, I don't know how to say this... so I'll just get it out there. My grandma, aunt, and I came here for Sunday breakfast, we were worried that we would get stuck with the 'church' crowd, but upon arrival, determined that there wasn't going to be a wait... that should have told us a little something. The only wait we had was to clear some dirty tables... as it seemed... slightly... disorganized. There were three waitresses and about 12 tables, and we waited for just about ever thing. Waiting to get our order taken, waited to get coffee ( i was actually ignored when I said 'excuse' me to a passing server).. waiting for a LONG time in line to pay the bill... waiting so long for a box to take the breakfast home that we never got and left without.... The food was breakfast food, so it was ok. The hashbrowns were a little undercooked, but that may be just how they cook them here, not crunchy.... The highlight was the hostess... she surely was a hostess for the most-est.. smiley, happy, and VERY friendly.... Would suggest to the owner that if they can get the employees more organized and attentive, they may win back some of their "church' customers.... Hours are short... as you would expect from a small family diner, I would say to 8pm?? I can't recall.... read more

While I was in their restaurant, a gentleman came in to get a to go order. It was unclear from where I was at what started the situation but the lady who was running the register (the owner) grab the food from from customers hands and attempted to slam it in the trash while yelling at the customer that they were too busy for custom requests! The gentleman remained calm and said it was unnecessary and that he was ok with the food and was just giving a suggestion for the next time. The lady running the register showed no remorse and offered no solution. The gentleman look towards the other owner who was near by and he did nothing either. It was the most unprofessional thing I've ever witnessed in any industry and will no longer support this local business. read more

We've been to the Ellenton Cafe for breakfast twice now. We enjoy a no-muss, no-fuss local diner with good food and this place does not disappoint! Quickly served by pleasant staff. Good breakfast at a reasonable price. Give them a try! read more

The Ellenton Cafe is one of our favorite spots for breakfast. The food is reasonably priced and I have never had a meal there that wasn't exactly what I ordered. The service is equally as good. We go often enough that our favorite waitress, Cindy, knows our order by heart! They recently stopped accepting credit cards but they have an ATM with a very reasonable fee. If you're looking for good home cooked style food at a reasonable price and great service, try the Ellenton Cafe. read more

Ellenton cafe is always a good place to go, there breakfast is amazing and I highly reccomend it. I have never had a bad experience, i have been when it is packed and the service was still fast and friendly. This place is where all the locals eat and keep coming back! They have a wide variety of food options and it's a great place overall. read more

Absolutely AMAZING FOOD!! The lady's are super sweet genuinely a mom and pop shop cafe which is exactly what I love. Used to go to places like this with my dad and now live so far from him I'm glad I found this place I definitely recommend!! read more

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What a great dinner chicken Caesar salad. New owner / fresh new look / don't miss out. Give it a try if you haven't stopped in! read more

Ellenton Cafe - Chicken Caesar salad. Fresh grilled chicken with homemade dressing love the garlic favor! Just enough for my taste ! - Comfort Food Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Great omlettes, food's good. Service is usually good, but sometimes the wait staff can get overwhelmed. There are a few outside tables. This is also a cash only restaurant. They do have an ATM on site with a low fee of $0.50. Has daily special's, and is closed on Mondays. Definitely a must try if you like small family owned restaurant's. read more

It's pretty obvious they are probably avoiding paying taxes. We sat down, ate, and they only wanted cash. They should make sure they tell their customers before they order. They say there is a sign but nobody will be paying attention to that. Another guy next to us was blindsided by that too. Service was very slow and food is bland! read more

Excellent breakfast every time. Had the Friday fish dinner as well. Very good place. Workers are outstanding as well!!