I was really rooting for this place and excited to try it - but my experience was mediocre at best. I got carryout and tried the staples, 2 buttermilk pancakes and 2 scrambled eggs. The pancakes were decent, I also ordered the real maple syrup because I don't want to eat Smucker's synthetic chemical version with high fructose corn syrup etc. My issue was with the eggs. The cook literally cracked 2 eggs, scrambled them up, and served them. ZERO seasoning, salt, pepper, no butter, what the heck? I can make way better at home by adding butter and seasoning. Price was decent too. I won't be back because the industry is too competitive for mediocre product. read more

Grits were on point and the service was fantastic ... can't wait to go back for brunch again

Starting out with the good - the food is very good. We had a sausage quiche, biscuits and gravy, a goetta omelette, eggs hollandaise, a raspberry macchiato, a sugar free vanilla brevet, and a cocktail. All were delicious. The service was also good, especially considering how busy the place was on a Sunday morning. Getting a table for 5 seemed to be a challenge for this place. We were given a wait time of 30-35 minutes. We observed multiple open side-by-side 2 tops that could be pushed together with a chair added to accommodate us, yet we waited 50 minutes while nearly everyone that came in after us was seated. Where were we finally seated? At 2 two tops pushed together which could have been done at least a dozen times. The manager was working hard to help turn over tables but needs more oversight with regard to parties larger than 2 because critical thinking skills are lacking with the hostess team. read more

First time in on a Saturday. We were seated promptly and our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered the cherry stuffed French toast and a Gouda and fig grilled cheese. The grilled cheese was good. The stuffed French toast was disappointing. A bit soggy and it looked and tasted like they scooped some canned cherry pie filling on top. The side of bacon that we ordered however was deliciously crispy. read more

Half Day Cafe - Cherry stuffed French toast and Gouda grilled cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

The part of the order that was correct - the Huevos Divorciados - was really good. The other part was a miss - we ordered a Cheese Steak Benedict - and received a Creole Fries Green Tomato Benedict. Nothing is as disappointing as expecting meat and getting deep fried not-meat. Poor service. Not a good place for a romantic meal, the screaming baby took away from the ambiance. read more

Amazing food, quick service, great latte/cappuccino options. Goetta hash was one of the best breakfast diner meals we've ever tried.

Amazing breakfast. Clean and welcoming. Packed house. Bananas foster French toast was top notch as was the lemon blueberry French toast. Coffee was solid. Server was attentive and kind. read more

Yum!!! We are from KY and wanted to shop at ikea but it wasn't open. Found this place to eat, was a few minutes out of the way but so happy we decided to check it out. Large portions, fresh ingredients and a full coffee bar! Friendly staff too. Will be back next time I'm out this way. read more

A great breakfast spot! Even though they were busy, the server was attentive and kind. My kids devoured their meals. I appreciated there were multiple sizes of the kids meals so my 2 year old and 8 year old could get different sized kids meals. They all got bacon, pancakes, and eggs and ate almost all of it! I got a white chocolate raspberry mocha, which was a little sweet for my taste. I got a half day Benedict which was good. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Overall, this is an excellent place for breakfast. It would say the food for me was 4 stars but the service makes it a 5 star rating. read more

Early morning traveling back to Dayton, we found this gem (reviews were great! And true). We had a pitcher of delish bloody Mary's and two breakfast combo plates. The toast and French toast were so delish (and our belly's were so full) we couldn't bare leave them behind, thank goodness for Togo boxes! Our server, Cassie, was great and we had the opportunity to converse with the owner who was a joy to talk to. We hope to be back sooner than later! P.s. the bathrooms we soooo clean. Always a plus! read more

Half Day Cafe - Sign at checkout - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

The first thing I noticed about this place is how fast everything comes out. Maybe we caught them at a slow time but I'm used to waiting much longer. I would strongly recommend their muffins and the burrito. They were both bursting with flavor and very satisfying. I wasn't a huge fan of the mango butter rum syrup but that may be me since it's one of their specialties. I would also highly recommend their coffee. The base coffee is delicious which makes all of their specialty drinks so much better than other places. read more

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First time back since COVID started and it tastes even better than I remembered. I sampled everyone's meals. If you like bland grits, don't get theirs. Theirs are amazing and flavorful and taste like the ultimate comfort food. Sweet potato pancakes, well, they taste like fall. I love that they offer a combination platter with pancakes and one with French toast as that can be hard to find. Also, service is always good but Norman made today's brunch even more exceptional. read more

The food was fire Pork sausage and French toast were Bomb Service was great, with a smile! I'll be back!

Love this place. I would love to eat my way through their menu. It's hard to decide. Their pancakes, French toast, and anything sweet is sooo good. read more

We have been here a few times now. Great service and food is great. We would highly recommend this LOCAL business. :)

I've never had a bad meal at Half Day Mason or Wyoming location! I've always had the best customer service. It's a staple! Oh and this Bowl of Goodness has this rockin red eye gravy! Supper these local owners! read more

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Decent breakfast the peach bourbon French was outstanding. I had a basic egg, bacon and toast. All were well made but not too exciting. Amazing stopped in at 11:30 on a Saturday and we walked right in. Service was good and efficient read more

Winter menu has Ghirardelli white hot chocolate and lemon blueberries stuffed French toast. My husband had the breakfast combo with pancakes, eggs. Sausage links and potatoes. We both liked what we got. Service was friendly, speedy, and efficient. Its a cute place. read more

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Very pleased with our stop at Half Day Cafe. The food was delicious but the service was even better. Great people, fun place with a diner vibe. read more

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Great place for a casual dine in. I love how they have a separate counter for quick coffee orders. The bar was pretty comfy and service was friendly. Food was delicious. I'm looking forward to try other items on their menu read more

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Love finding a new local spot for brunch! Half Day is more diner than hipster with bright interior and traditional menu but offers some unique options as well, such as an grilled eggplant sandwich. Couldn't go wrong with the veggie omelet either! Super quick service is a bonus! read more

This place was filled with folks! Always a good sign when you're from out of town and looking for a great local gem. Half Day Cafe did not disappoint. The food was excellent. At our servers recommendation, we tried a Cincinnati local favorite: goetta. It was delicious. My husband blueberry pancakes were perfect: tender and sweet with beautiful huge berries. I had the Half Day Benedict. It's made on a croissant- AMAZING! If you get the chance check it out. If there's a wait- it's worth it! read more

Half Day Cafe - Blueberry pancakes- they're huge! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Down to earth and family owned restaurant is a great choice for home cooked breakfast meals.

We ended up going here on a wim based on the reviews. The inside is fairly small but big enough. Wasnt all that busy at 730am but seemed to slowly start filling up. It seemed like there were alot of regulars and they definitely got more attention than us. This was on a Saturday. You can see the food we got below in my pictures. My stuffed french toast was good but also very sweet. I'd have probably got that to share with my girlfriend and a different dish as my actual meal. Her dish (forgot the name) was very good. The grits were cheesy, the sauce was a little spicy (but not too much), the pork was great and not too fatty. And the eggs were cooked as she asked. The potatoes were also good. The prices were definitely higher than expected for breakfast and my dish came with no side. The waitress said most people add a meat but for (I believe) $3.50 extra I declined. Maybe I just dont eat breakfast out enough... If I hadn't tried my girlfriends food this would be a 3* for sure but hers made up for it. Still isnt a 4* but I hate giving 3* and below unless it's well deserved. read more

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We love this breakfast spot in Mason! Covid friendly, they've put up plastic walls between the very distanced tables and people friendly. They are so friendly, welcoming with great service. Coffee pot with hot coffee keeps coming, everyone is nice and talkative without being intrusive. It's great! The food is also great. So far I've had the pancakes (light and fluffy without a hint of overdone), the grits (great flavor and texture without feeling heavy), turkey sausage (so good you won't miss the fat and calories of regular), and their biscuits with honey butter (warm, flakey layers of delicious!). It's hard to get good fresh fruit at this time of the year in Ohio but the fruit was great too, no overripe grapes or hard tasteless melon. Each piece, strawberries included, was appropriately ripe and tasty and there wasn't just melon. Pineapple, grapes, strawberry and melon, none too hard and none too soft, i ate every piece. I don't think I've ever been able to say that about a winter fruit bowl in the Midwest. There is a separate to go window and the Mason location has online ordering. So, I highly recommended trying it, it's a great locally owned, local source restaurant. The bread is locally made, the coffee is roasted in Cincinnati and so far everything I've had is good. read more

My experience at Half Day Cafe could best be described as "fine". There wasn't anything bad about the experience but there wasn't anything particularly great either. I came for brunch with a friend on a weekday morning close to Christmas. We had to wait about ten minutes to get a table which wasn't a big deal. The waitress was busy but she was pretty efficient with getting our order etc. I tried a dish called "divorced eggs". It is a Mexican inspired egg dish. It was ok but lacking the complexity of flavors that I was expecting. All in all if you want a quick and simple breakfast, check them out but I don't think I'll return. read more

Love the fact that this restaurant is family owned and operated. We went here for lunch on a Wednesday. It wasn't busy, and we were seated right away. Once we ordered our food it did take awhile for us to get it. Would not recommend going here if you're in a hurry. Our son had: 2 Chocolate Chip Pancakes ($7.49); my husband had: Signature Veggie Omelette ($9.99), it includes: 3 eggs, bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and goat cheese, and a side of rosemary potatoes; I had: Huevos Divorciados ($10.99), it includes: crispy corn tortillas with 2 eggs, cheddar cheese, black beans, red and green salsa, lime crema, and rosemary potatoes. Everything tasted good. The music was loud and didn't quite go with the atmosphere of the cafe. The menu had a good variety of options to choose from. read more

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Good food, as to be expected. Friendly staff, wouldn't come without them. Great atmosphere, of course. But this review is about "above and beyond". My youngest and I stopped in for a "school's out for summer" brunch while we were running some errands. Start to finish, our experience kept her wide-eyed! "Everyone is so nice here" she said repeatedly. A gentleman (perhaps the owner) was teasing her, offering her a job to wash dishes so she could "pay for the old man's meal." She politely declined, with giggles. Really and truly, this place is a gem in our community. read more

Half Day Cafe - A latte the size of her head! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Tucked away off Mason-Montgomery road, Half Day Cafe is a hidden gem in the Mason community. They o my serve breakfast, lunch and brunch. I loved seeing all the different seasonal menu items they had to offer. I was torn between the fig jam, bacon and Gouda melt or the chicken and Brie quesadilla. I ended up going with the melt, and boy, did it melt in my mouth!! It was delicious! I can't wait to come back and try the quesadilla. Overall, I enjoyed dining here and would come again. The tables are spread out and there are barriers between each for COVID guidelines. read more

Half Day Cafe - Fig jam, bacon and Gouda melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Great menu selection; they've got the classic sweet and savory breakfast items, variety of lattes and cappuccinos, seasonal specials, and lunch items. This time I got the grilled zucchini and eggplant sandwich on sunflower bread. It was yummy but a bit too oily. Comes with tortilla chips and veggie cup. The service is quick and the prices are decent for the size of the meal. would return read more

Great food and the waitress was great! The only bad part was when we basically got rushed, almost kicked out. I'm just guessing and giving the owner (Dale), the benefit of the doubt that he didn't realize our party of 10 was all together but had to be seated separately as he rushed one of the tables out for another large party. I wasn't done eating. I just hope he takes a second to realize he could have done better in that moment. I've worked in the restaurant/bar industry in the past and currently work as a customer service rep and you just don't do that, busy or not. Again, everything was great, just a business/customer service tip. Thank you. read more

Awesome restaurant. Everything was excellent. Cheesy grits and coffee were both top notch.

Great fod and amazing service. Every encounter I had with the staff was positive. I tried the goetta hash and was not disappointed. It was excellent. My daughter and her boyfriend were more than pleased with their pancakes and french toast. I will definitely be back. read more

LOVE this place!!! The biscuits and gravy are to DIE FOR! The staff are always very kind and the place is super cute! They support local businesses for their coffee and flowers as well read more

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First time at Mason location. Cute, comfortable atmosphere. Pretty unique, yummy food, huge portions. Every service person had a smile and treated us like they were happy that we were there. Will return. read more

Great food and service. Small hometown feel. Love going for breakfast. You will not regret.

What a great place. If you are anywhere close to Mason, you MUST experience Half Day Cafe. The food was marvelous, I had the Bowl of Goodness, and my guest had the Rum Mango French Toast. Both were terrific. That is nothing compared to the service and the engagement of the local family that has over 20 years in the business. The family is amazing, and I have not enjoyed a better time. If you want a true fresh breakfast, drive right past the new First Watch and stop here. This is the real deal. Do not miss it. read more

We had to be in the area for Dr appointment and Yelp showed us this for a breakfast. Perfect. Privately owner, conscientious staff and outstanding food. The place was nicely crowded by 9:30 and service was still great. Bright and clean, and sparkly clean rest rooms which additionally shows the conscientious approach to customer impressions. Fruit fresh, we will drive the 10 miles in the future to breakfast here. read more

Breakfast was amazing. Started with a Morning Breeze cocktail - fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, vodka, mint simple syrup, ginger beer. Very refreshing summer drink. Ordered the ultimate combo - bacon, eggs, mango butter rum Frend Toast and gouda grits. I really wanted to lick the bowl of grits. Staff was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back read more

Half Day Cafe - Ultimate Combo. The gouda grits and mango butter French toast are superb - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Service has always been great! Food is great for the most part- pretty much your average breakfast place but love the goetta ! read more

Half Day Cafe - Goetta hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mason, Ohio