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    Linda's Hoosier Cafe

    3.2 (81 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Fried corn mush and bacon.
    Gene T.

    If you're a local, you'd probably struggle with how to answer the question, "What is a Hoosier?" Once you walk into this quaint little cafe, you would know it has something to do with Indiana. The walls are adorned with pennants, pictures, and basketball memorabilia from all over the state. My wife and I came here on a Sunday morning looking for a new breakfast experience. The place was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. After viewing the menu, I decided to try something new and unique. I ordered the fried corn mush with bacon. I have had corn mush before, and it is similar to grits. When it said fried, I guess I had a different idea of what that would be. I was expecting it to be griddle fried and more like a corn fritter. When my order came out, I discovered that the mush was deep-fried. This in itself was not a bad thing. I found the texture crispy on the outside and soft inside. It lacked flavor and left an oily feel in my mouth. A little catsup and Tabasco flavored it nicely. I can't judge this meal as this is the first time having this, so there is no point of reference. I'm not saying the fried mush was bad, just that it's something I would order again. The bacon that came with it was pretty good. I did sample a little of my wife's omelet, and I believe a return trip is in order for one of their omelets.

    Hoy Coffee with creamer
    Carolina A.

    My husband and I been coming to this cozy Cafe for 9 years and it's just my favorite restaurant to come for breakfast! My sons love it here and I definitely will recommend! It feels homey and just right. The staff is always so nice and welcoming, and not to mention the food, very delicious!

    Mark A.

    The food was okay not great but not terrible, French Toast looked like regular bread eggs were done correctly and bacon was crispy but flavor was missing coffee was also taste free. I won't be back

    Country fried steak with biscuits and gravy...yummmy
    Mr F.

    Was an amazing Breakfast!! No flash great food, great pricing, great service. Authentic hoosier breakfast Experience.

    Menu. 9/2023
    Miss M.

    A very popular spot. It's a nice cafe plenty of room, I ordered sausage eggs biscuits with gravy. The sausage was a bit tough but somewhere in there there was a flavor that I liked. The gravy was good but I could still taste the flour in the biscuit and it will certainly not fluffy. My waitress is absolutely adorable! She was extremely kind and went out of her way to make sure I was taking care of.

    BnG + empty plate of the sausage omelette & ranch potatoes
    Alex W.

    Hoosier Hospitality in the heat of the Arizona desert, be still my heart. I've heard of the two Hoosier Cafes in the Valley but never dined at one until now! AND I got to meet Linda. She's a lovely grandmother who "married a drunken American sailor from Ft Wayne" and after 30+ years and a few kids and one divorce, are still friends and business partners. Before embarking on a cross-country move for her ex's career in the 90's, they ran a Hoosier Cafe just south of Ft Wayne. They are also the original owners of the Hoosier Cafe in Chandler, of which she sold years ago. So considering she's been in the restaurant business longer than I've been alive, she and her ex deserve all the praise (esp making it thru 2020). It's diner breakfast/brunch food but not a chain. I managed to get a meal and conversation a little before closing recently (daily at/around 2p) after hiking in AJ. Linda was the one who made my late breakfast (a 3-egg cheesy/meaty omelette and potatoes). Many diners I've been to are fairly light on the cheese n meat but not Linda's! There was cheesy deliciousness in every bite. The potatoes were well seasoned, not overtly or under. They're also fairly inexpensive considering how much more expensive the Valley is than Indiana. I'm glad I found this place and look forward to coming back and maybe seeing some fellow Hoosiers plus eating one of Linda's homemade cinnamon rolls she promised to me.

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    Andrew M. P.

    Best Breakfast I have had out in a while. Had the Omelette with bacon, ham, and cheese, came with home fries, and I chose a biscuit and gravy for the side. With water, the total bill came to $12.97

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    It's not Hoosier Cafe the original is in Chandler blows this place away, no realtion go to the chandler one won't be disappointed

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    Went in for fish and chips on a friday, thats what i ordered along with an appetizer of zucchini sticks. The food was horrible all around!

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    We have gone here for Sunday brunch after church. The portions were nice sized and the omelets were good.

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    I have eaten here every sunday for 2 years and I love the staff, the food, and the consistent quality of the of good.

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    The food was just ok and even the fountain drinks were iffy. It was recommended we go there for breakfast and we were very disappointed.

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