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    North End Cafe

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Candace T.

    It's an interesting-looking place with a variety of seating options, including some people on couches just having coffee. There are also booths and tables available. I counted 5 different rooms. There is a shop selling odds and ends. I took a picture. The service was prompt and knowledgeable but not at all pushy. I'm having the eggs Benedict; my husband had the breakfast burrito with chorizo. I have coffee. My husband has tomato juice. The tomato juice is very nice, and I'm pleased to say the coffee is perfect. Everything was great except for the hollandaise sauce. It wasn't a bad sauce, just not real hollandaise. No problem; it's easily avoided.

    Eggs Benedict
    Megan F.

    We met friends for breakfast and they have a lot of seating and could accommodate larger groups. I ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of potatoes and a cafe latte. The food was decent, and they serve basic breakfast.

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    Karen O.

    A cute community center annex w/good coffee and decent menu. Not having lights in the hallway leading to the bathrooms is a hazard-- the staff seemed not to care much that it is a hazard. It's farther from Rt 65 than I'd hoped.

    Hearty breakfast plate with thick toast. Coffee was the best part.
    Andy R.

    Same as my previous review. Friendly and attentive staff. Good sized menu with lots of choices and decent bottomless coffee. I find the food very bland but there is hot sauce and ketchup on the table. The vibe is open airy contemporary artsy charm, maybe? The omelette was filling and hearty. The pancakes had a strange texture and taste, maybe it was gluten free or buckwheat batter. The food is three stars and service is four stars. Total score 3.25.

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    Kory H.

    This was our first visit to this cafe. The food was very yummy I loved my bananas foster and he loved his breakfast as well. The server was very pleasant and I loved the overall atmosphere. It's very beautiful to look at and very chill environment. Can't wait to come back again!

    Avocado Toast
    Johnny S.

    I was next door watching my Son's BB game when we decided to stop in for breakfast, I couldn't imagine it being a gem!. I was blown away the design of its seating area, it had top notch service and delicious food!. Love this place and will be returning for sure!

    Samantha B.

    Food is really fresh, very well seasoned and cooked Service is super friendly atmosphere is clean, well designed and for those of us who love The Lord... they do t

    Denver omelette, home fries and English muffin
    Tara T.

    As soon as you walk in a bakery case greets you with a variety of sweet treats including muffins and cookies. While you're waiting for a table you can look at the musical decorations and check out the store that's connected to the restaurant and Community Center. The menu has breakfast and lunch options. From omelettes to biscuits and gravy to the thickest, fluffiest pancakes I have ever seen! I was tempted to try the breakfast taco or quesadilla but went with the 3-egg omelette, home fries and an English muffin! Everything was delicious! We splurged at the end of the meal and tried the beignets! They came with a delicious caramel sauce to dip them in. Can't wait to go back and try a few other things on the menu. All the servers were polite, friendly and quick. The prices were very reasonable and a good for a group or for college students!

    Steak and eggs
    Rachel W.

    I'm not 100% sure about this place. It's very cute inside. Looked nice and clean. The service was a little awkward. Nice, but awkward. The hostess seemed like she was uncomfortable seating us. The servers were very young which in itself isn't an issue. They just seemed very scared and uncomfortable. It took quite a bit of time to get our drinks, and they forgot to bring our to go boxes. They were nice though. The food was really great! The beignets were great. I had the breakfast burrito and a half order of biscuits and gravy. The burrito was very flavorful. The sauce on top really sealed the deal. The diced potatoes on the side were cooked and seasoned well. The biscuits and gravy were pretty good for a restaurant. Homemade is always better though. The WORST part didn't even happen directly to us. Our server was standing next to another worker. Possibly a manger because she was wearing a black polo. Standing at a server station, right in the middle of the restaurant, she started throwing stuff on the ground. Looked like check holders with receipts inside. Multiple of them. Then she proceeded to throw someone's payment card over her shoulder onto the floor. Right in front of everyone. That's really disrespectful, especially to do that with someone's livelihood. Not to mention basically throwing a tantrum in the middle of a restaurant. If you need to do that, go in the back out of the customers' sight. Really awful. I'll consider carry out from here, but probably never dine in again.

    Breakfast burrito
    Corina M.

    Great service, people and food. Pleasantly surprised at this restaurant that has been here since Spring of 2022. On a late Sunday morning, we had to wait ~15 minutes to be seated - this is nearly unheard of! Fresh food with an extensive coffee bar. Pleasant and comfortable seating area while we waited to be seated. Will definitely come again!

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    2 years ago

    Service was excellent, prices were good and food/coffee was better than expected. Would come back!

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    3 years ago

    Really enjoyed the food and the quick service. I had a croissant sandwich with breakfast potatoes. Delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Service was wonderful and food was tasty. Altogether the meal was what you'd expect in a mid-American cafe.

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    3 years ago

    Our food was great and came out quick, Caroline was very nice and did an amazing job. Highly recommend

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    3 years ago

    Service was excellent! Food was great...I would definitely eat there again! Price was very reasonable!

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    3 years ago

    Staff friendly, great environment, and food was very good. My new go-to locally for breakfast and lunch. Healthy options as well

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    3 years ago

    Very beautiful place to eat and the price is amazing, will eat here anytime I get the chance. Food is amazing. And the service is ok.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and the waitress chrissie was amazing. Nice environment . Love the coffee bar too

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    3 years ago

    Best gluten-free pancakes & French toast we have ever had!! We'll be back soon! Hidden gem!!

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    4 years ago

    The food and service here are excellent. I've eaten here many times, and have not been disappointed.

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    4 years ago

    Nice spot, good food. The atmosphere is fun and a great place to study if you're in need.

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    3 years ago

    i've never had such a good first time breakfast experience, everything was incredible!!

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    My husband just ordered the ultimate omelette, and I ordered a ham and Swiss omelet. I never order…read moreomelettes because I don't want overcooked eggs and most burn them. I tried it today because someone commented that they did eggs well. They do. My omelette was fluffy and filled with ham. My husband's omelet was so packed with meat and vegetables that it couldn't be closed. He really enjoyed it. We asked for well-done potatoes and got well-done potatoes the coffee was OK not great not bad but I'm really fussy about coffee so take that with a grain of salt. You'll see the picture of his silver dollar pancakes and they look very pale, but they were well-cooked. We were warned when we entered that they were having some sort of trouble with the ticket machine and it might take longer than usual it didn't take any longer than I've waited many times before We'll be going back. I posted a picture of the front and a nearby business with a larger sign so you should be able to find it. It's a very small place and somehow we kept missing it so I hope the pictures help. Both of these two waitresses checked on us often. I do see one possible problem, the place is tiny in the middle of winter when that door opens. You're not far away from it. I don't know how they manage that. I'll let you know ,we will be going back.

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    My wife and I were in Lafayette dropping our daughter off for college and decided to go to Triple…read moreXXX diner since it was featured on DDD. I ordered a double cheeseburger with just ketchup to taste the burger alone. My wife ordered the peanut butter burger, and we ordered curly fries to share. My burger was great, the flavor and quality of the fresh ground steak makes a big difference in the flavor being so good. My wife is a fan of the peanut butter on the burger, and we both like the bun used. We both got root beer, which is a step above all other root beers I have tasted, which also probably has to do with quality ingredients. I am a fan of Triple XXX, and so is my wife. We will be back to try out the other menu items and breakfast!

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