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    Fortis Cafe

    4.5 (111 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Jessica D.

    Getting my car worked on across the street at DeVine Automotive (excellent trustworthy shop), and walked over here for breakfast. Wonderfully friendly couple greeted me right away, made suggestions for food and drink. Made small talk about other things, very welcoming. The marzipan cappuccino was delicious. I ordered the Spanish omelette, it was loaded with cheese and meat. The homemade verde was delicious, and the thick local sourdough bread awesome. I'm a sucker for thin sliced home fries and they were just right. I look forward to coming back here soon! One of the other perks was no music playing. I expressed my appreciation for this, as there's very few places you can get away from constant noise anymore. Imagine that, being able to enjoy some much needed peace, read a little, or even talk with your company and not fight to hear each other. Come try this place, you won't regret it.

    Club sandwich with sweet potato fries
    Myrna S.

    One sad note: the proprietor of the business, Mr. Fortino, recently under went surgery for stomach cancer. Anyone who's been a frequent customer at Fortis Cafe knows how wonderful and hard-working the husband and wife team that operates this establishment. Friends and family of Mr. Fortino has set up a GoFundMe page on his behalf to raise the funds for his surgery/hospitalization. He dropped by the restaurant, aided by his lovely wife although in a very limited capacity; he look so gaunt now and I just wanted to share this news with the other Yelpers in hopes that the Yelp Community could spread the word and help their business, i.e. Mr. Fortino. Thank you in advance, everyone! We had brunch at Fortis Cafe yesterday, just before noon. The restaurant was lightly busy; fortunately for our party of 4, there was a table in the middle of the restaurant that could accommodate us. The gentleman that took our order (Chuy according to another customer who called him by name), was pleasant. We ordered an al pastor Benedict, a club sandwich, a pancake combination plate, biscuit and gravy. The food arrived quickly; everything was hot, fresh and masterfully prepared. Each one of us enjoyed our meals. Everything tasted great.

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    Aileen L.

    My friend and I went to Fortis Cafe for breakfast. We were seated right away and the vibe was relaxed and cozy. Just the right atmosphere for a good catch up session. I went with the Eggs Benedict with Bacon and Avocado. Wow, it didn't disappoint. The sauce was perfect, not too heavy, but creamy enough to really bring the whole dish together. The house potatoes were amazing too! They were crispy on the outside, soft inside, just the way they should be. The coffee was a nice surprise too! Just the way I like it , rich and strong! The food came out super quickly, so no long waits which was great. Fortis Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m.- 2p.m. Monday -Sunday.

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    Lynn D.

    Really cute family owned/operated business. Service very prompt and friendly. Coffee was fresh and strong which my husband loved and my hot tea was perfect. We had the stuffed French toast breakfast and the eggs Benedict with a couple of modifications which they were very helpful about. Portions are generous and everything was prepared beautifully. The sauce for the Benedict was a little different than traditional hollandaise but it was absolutely delicious-my husband was stealing it to get it on his potatoes! The potatoes were crispy and seasoned beautifully and the stuffed French toast was light and so good! I substituted fresh fruit on my order for potatoes and it was very fresh. You can tell they put a lot of love into this restaurant. My first visit but we are already planning to return for lunch. Definitely worth a visit!

    Vegetable Omelet
    Kassandra I.

    Location wise - you'd miss this cute little place if you're not looking for it! Located on the backside of the parking lot. Small and quaint, but they can accommodate large groups. They also have patio seating when it's warm enough. The staff were so friendly and welcoming! Very quick service. The menu is small, but they have a decent variety and various types of coffees. They also have different specials each day. I tried the vegetable omelette. Everything was fresh and cooked well. The home fries/potatoes were delicious! I'll definitely be back again.

    Aycell J.

    This was a nice little cafe. It was not super busy for being a weekend. I was a bit shocked, but it could be just early morning. I got the pastor omelet. I liked the pastor flavors and ate it with tortilla. The egg was super fluffy, but I didn't taste the pastor at first with the fluffiness blocking it's beautiful taste. I think next time I'll get the pastor plate so I cam have the eggs. Either way the omelet was good. Our kiddos got a pancake with eggs and sausage They shared it. There is no kids menu, but kiddos are simple for breakfast. My we also had the cornbeef hash. It's home made and was good. They give a lot of food. I didn't finish. They are super friendly and check in from time to time. Indo suggest to try to get there a little earlier as I bet it will get busy later in the morning. There is plenty of parking and the cost is a little bit better than other breakfast places.

    Baja grilled chicken wrap

    I truly wish I could give this place a 10! The food is fantastic and the service is amazing! This is our new go to place when we are in Reno! Thank you for an amazing place

    Corned Beef Hash
    Kirby D.

    Another delicious breakfast meal at Fortis. Our cycling group overwhelmed the owners (10 cyclists) but they did an outstanding job taking care of us. We enjoyed the outside patio. The coffee and waters were continually flowing. A steady flow of amazing dishes. Everyone left full, satisfied and impressed with the gracious service. Well done Fortín

    Corn beef omelet
    Susan P.

    Delicious breakfast in newer spot in town! Don't miss this gem! A lovely couple run this place and the menu has something for everybody; need to come back for lunch. We were seated promptly and ordered specials. I had the Corned Beef Omelet which was housemade corn beef, home fries and I subbed biscuit & gravy for toast! Hubby had the other special Country Style Breakfast which was two perfectly poached eggs on pork sausage and English muffins topped with delicious country gravy and served with home fries. Reasonably priced breakfast and lovely people - go check it out!!!

    French toast platter
    Evelyn H.

    Cute Mexican breakfast place. Food was delicious. Everything was flavored perfectly. Good service.

    Pastor benedict

    Excellent service, INCREDIBLE food, bright cozy ambience. I love this place! I ate the pastor benedict, and my son had the pancake and eggs and bacon. His came out in the shape of Mickey Mouse with a happy face. I ate every bite of mine, it was so delicious. I highly recommend this breakfast and lunch gem!

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    Charmaine N.

    Trusty Yelp told me to check this place out. Glad we did! Top notch service in the cutest little cafe. They don't have a designated kids menu but told us that they serve a pancake with choice of bacon or sausage and eggs. My grandchildren devoured it. They opted for bacon and over medium egg.

    Veggie eggs Benedict
    Kathy G.

    I was with cousins and we had all stayed at the casino and they just wanted to eat there, rather than go elsewhere. My food looked pretty good, but not sure why I tried a dish with hollandaise sauce there. Though my cousins didn't seem thrilled with their choices either. One ordered a French Toast sandwich that came with eggs (he had fried) and bacon: the presentation was confusing as it was simply some French toast with eggs & bacon on the side. He checked with the waiter and he said, "yeah, you just put it together". There's a lot of great breakfast places not far from the casinos and especially if you're leaving right after breakfast, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Also coffee tasted like it was made the day before and been heating ever since. It was so bad though it did wake me up.

    Avocado & Bacon Benedict

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    The breakfast was wonderful. I love their potatoes. They are very friendly. Glad they are in this great location.

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    The owner is very nice. Food was good but not great. His menu is small for now. I will try again for sure. It's a work in progress.

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    Absolutely delicious cozy setting great service a little splendy but definitely going there again.

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    The food was excellent the service was good and the price was reasonable. Very clean and the help was Nice .

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    Great food and great staff. Their chorizo burrito and pancake combo are awesome! Looking forward to our next visit.

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    Cute little place . Went to breakfast there for the first time, great food and friendly service!!

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    You HAVE to try this place. Fresh and light sandwiches for lunch and amazing breakfast. the owners are super nice.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing food, great quality of service! We were traveling in for vacation and needed a good breakfast spot! I highly recommend!

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    Very cozy and small but the food is great and service is nice. Reminds me of a cozy little house.

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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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    Brisket bowl with corn and mashed potatoes. I almost licked the bowl clean. Delicious and very feeling!

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