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    Happy Cafe

    4.8 (280 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Angel E.

    I ordered the traditional banana pudding to go and it was really good. I love the texture of the pudding and it's not overly sweet. The container makes it perfect for easy transition. The service was great and I can't wait to return for a full brunch experience.

    Kevin R.

    This place is small but has a lot of character packed into it. The music was flowing and the atmosphere was filled with conversation. I came here during the week when it first opened and the crowd seemed to all be older. The waiting staff seemed attentive enough but they do tend to disappear. Arrival of my food was about 15 minutes, the table has most of your condiments already when you sit down. One thing I didn't like is that I could get no peppers as they were part of the hash brown mix. Overall there wasn't much to say about the food too much, it was your standard run of the mill breakfast with no outlining features.

    Corn nuggets
    Sameerah B.

    I recently visited Happy Cafe for their Last Friday Happy Hour and again for Saturday brunch to celebrate my birthday. First, the hospitality at Happy Cafe is top-notch. The neighborhood family diner vibes are evident the moment you walk in. During happy hour, the bartender, Tay, greeted me immediately. While at the bar I started chatting with another individual who I later found out was the owner's mother.  Her kindness really stood out, she offered to buy me a birthday drink and invited me back for brunch. Happy Hour: The atmosphere was excellent and the DJ was a great touch. For food I ordered the Bourbon Chicken Deviled Eggs; they were a 10/10- so good that I ordered more to-go. For drinks I tried the Happy Expression (Jameson coffee liqueur, espresso, and whipped cream) and the Peach Tipsy Tea (Maker's Mark, tea, and peach flavor). I would rate both about a 2.5; the Happy Expression was very chocolate-forward without an espresso taste and it was also missing the whipped cream. The Peach Tipsy Tea required extra peach flavor to balance the strength. The food menu felt a bit too limited; adding a simple stand alone sides like fries and some standard drink options such as a Rum and Coke or Vodka Cranberry would be excellent additions. Brunch: Our reservation was for 10 am and we were greeted and seated on arrival.  For my birthday they offered me a complimentary Mimosa or a donut of my choice, which I appreciated. For Brunch they had their regular breakfast menu, a brunch menu, and a verbal daily special menu. For my meal, I ordered the corn nuggets as an appetizer and one of the daily specials (banana pancakes with banana foster sauce, scrambled eggs and turkey sausage). The corn nuggets were delicious, but came out after our food, I think they would be even more enjoyable served as corn ribs. vs coin. The Pancakes were also delcious with a perfect buttery crust, and the eggs were seasoned perfectly, no salt or pepper needed. However, the complimentary Mimosa was a miss for me, as it felt more like champagne and syrup than champagne and juice. Overall, I had a lovely time and experience at Happy Cafe. My daughter's and I are looking forward to returning again for the food and making this our new breakfast spot.

    Lemon drop
    Zarielle A.

    Went here Friday around 7 pm for their Last Friday - Happy Hour. A decent amount of people were inside, but we didn't have to wait for a table at all. There was a DJ playing (10/10) he def had a good playlist. The staff were friendly and service was pretty good throughout the night. To drink: I had a Lemon Drop, a Peach Tipsy Tea, and a Strawberry Margarita. I would give them all a (7.5/10). My favorite drink of the 3 was the strawberry margarita as far as flavor and sweetness, but it really only seemed like just the Tipsy tea had alcohol in it for real bc that's all you could taste; it def didn't taste anything of peach. Drinks really could've been better honestly. To eat: I ordered the The Last Friday : Bourbon Wings, Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, and Salmon Bites (9/10) I really enjoyed everything that came with this sampler; however, the salmon bites were more on the dry side to me. Since we were returning customers, the owner gave our table a complimentary plate of roasted veggies: Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes (10/10) very delicious. I def see myself returning again for another Happy Hour - Last Friday event. Im also very interested in trying their brunch menu one day too. My overall rate of experience : 8.5/10

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    Lorina S.

    I had a wonderful time at Happy Cafe for Mother's Day brunch. It's an intimate cafe with an upscale feel, would be great for a date. It was a little packed as you can imagine but it ran so smoothly that my experience was not impacted. We opted to seat at the bar to avoid a wait and was serve by our wonderful bartender Tate, who took really good care of us. The food was amazing. It was bursting with flavor and cook to perfection. We ordered from the main menu and something from the special menu of the day and were pleased with all the dishes. We were lucky to be able to dine in because I was told it is recommended to make reservations.

    Nicole H.

    I had the most amazing lunch at Happy Cafe ! First, you walk in and the staff is instantly family! Friendly, happy to see you, and fun! The owner's mom is really sweet , I had a great conversation with her. The decor is calm, beautiful, and I love the trees and natural beauty feel. I got the club sandwich and it was delicious. The bacon is done absolutely perfect. The portion is generous. I picked chips as my side. I also got the warm donut with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was sooooo good! I highly recommend this dessert. Parking is ample. It's in a cute shopping area on Diamond Springs. Easy to get in and out of. Happy Cafe! Happy life!

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    Lora J.

    It's amazing to try different places. My spouse chose this place trying something different. The atmosphere was wonderful, nice clean restaurant. The food was okay, and the service was slow. But you have to remember that they're cooking your food to order, so that it does take a while on the food. I would suggest that when they tell you about the specials to ask the price, so you won't be shocked. When you get your bill, but other than that, the food was worth every time.

    Tia W.

    Oooooooooo we are still Happy, the food, the service and the experience! We will be back .... Love this place!!!!!

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    C.Barraza G.

    Food and service was amazing!!! Great local spot serving bfast all day!!! And the food was delicious I couldn't finish the large portion! I will definitely come back with friends and more family! Me and moms loooved it! Next time we will probably split a Cody. I'm stuffed!!!!

    French toast breakfast
    Trey B.

    This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised. We were greeted warmly at the door and treated warmly during our entire visit. It is a very quaint spot, so there is not a lot of seating, but the seating they do have is very comfortable. We were given complimentary bread. I don't know if this happens at every visit or was just a special occasion. But it was very very good. Straight from the oven. Our drinks were well mixed and tasty. They have a bar and serve your typical alcoholic beverages. Our food arrived fairly quickly. We both ordered something very simple, a French toast breakfast. My only complaint would be the type of bread that was used for mine. It looked like two different types of breads were used on each plate. Mine looked like it was wheat and his looked like a brioche. It tasted good but a wheat bread is not something that I am used to eating for a French toast. Had my order been a brioche bread or the same bread as his, I'm sure I could've given this restaurant a five. For now it is a solid four-star review. We will definitely be going back and trying some of the other menu items. And hopefully changing our review to a 5.

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    Tanisha H.

    Happy Cafe was a pleasant surprise on Sunday morning! Great service, atmosphere and food! All staff was attentive and friendly.

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    Dena W.

    Great Hostess, Average Experience The best thing about Happy Café was hands-down the hostess she truly lived up to the phrase "hostess with the most!" Super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, she greeted us like we were stepping into her own home. She set the tone for what we hoped would be a great brunch. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience fell a little short. Service was on the slower side, and we were disappointed to learn that we couldn't start with cocktails right away because the bartender hadn't arrived yet. None of the staff seemed confident in making drinks, so one of the waitresses gave it a try. We ordered the mimosa flight, and while it looked cute, the flavors were pretty bland. The watermelon mimosa was the standout, but even that one was just okay. As for the food, it was...fine. Nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. I had the French toast, and it was just your basic, average plate nothing to rave about. My friend and I both agreed that we probably wouldn't return, especially with so many other great brunch spots nearby. They've got a great hostess and a charming vibe, but they definitely missed the mark on drinks, timing, and food quality. Here's hoping they find their stride!

    Chyli M.

    Super excited to try out this hidden gem! We were not disappointed. It gives "family business" vibes for sure! It is a small establishment, but the food and service are wonderful. They were definitely busy on a Saturday, and you can feel it. It took a little long to get our drinks and food, but we didn't mind at all. The food was delicious and the flavors for the mimosas were fun! We will definitely be back.

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