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    Palmer's Cafe

    4.1 (268 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    PALMER'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Country Fried Steak*
    Joshua L.

    Amazing experience! the staff were super friendly and accommodating. They quickly seated us despite being a party of 10 on a Holiday weekend. Both Servers were incredibly friendly and attentive when it came to refilling coffees around the table. Food was phenomenal, I don't think anybody had any complaints about anything that was ordered and everything looked amazing. Portion sizes are huge. I had the chicken fried steak, which I highly recommend. Eggs were scrambled perfectly, being light and fluffy. The fry was nice and crisp despite being covered in gravy. And I recommend substituting the toast with their biscuits which are also huge.

    Biscuit with spreadable butter!
    Kris W.

    We were in Bend for less than 24 hrs and were looking for a breakfast spot before heading out of town. The reviews of Palmer's brought us here. I am glad that happened. I had the Sparks Lake Omelette. The corned beef was flavorful and tender. Corned beef is risky in that it could be chewy. Not here. The potatoes looked dry and plain. Wrong. They were silly flavorful. Their biscuits are huge and tasty. And an important detail, the butter for the biscuit wasn't frozen solid. It was spreadable! This may seem like a small thing to cite, but I can't stand it when I am served rock solid butter in the metal wrapper. The serving staff were friendly and attentive. Some of the cons. The parking lot is small and it shares parking with their small hotel. So, try to arrive in one vehicle or walk here. The restaurant has limited seating too. Also, the presumed owner kept on coming over to us to talk about the business and his family. It was fine before we ordered, but he interrupted our conversation and eating many times.

    Country fried steak and eggs
    Mike T.

    Food was subpar and expensive for what you get. The service was decent but nothing special. Palmers of years back was great now it's just a basic cafe with food that is just blah. I had the country fried steak and gravy eggs with potatoes. The wife had a flavorless biscuit benedict with ham and gravy. The country steak was thin and obviously from frozen. Gravy on both was a non traditional brownish creamy type stuff that wasn't flavorful at all. I did order a side of bacon (3 pcs) and wife had a hot coffee cocktail. For the $57 it cost it certainly wasn't worth it

    Biscuits and gravy, two biscuit size, which is way too much food for a normal human.
    Robin S.

    A Bend institution that was recently remodeled. - Biscuits and gravy: OK but no more than that. The biscuits were a bit dry, tasteless and the gravy not much better, although you can add some seasoning to help. A two-biscuit order is a huge amount of food. You'll think you mistakenly went to Jake's instead of Palmer's. - Pancakes: Solid. If you like pancakes, you'll probably not be disappointed. - Veggie scramble: The veggie omelet but ordered scrambled. Very nice. Good service, friendly folks. A-OK.

    Fresh flowers, great coffee, and chilled water.
    Sparkle H.

    We were greeted at the door and seated with minimal wait time on a Friday morning. Wait staff was courteous, friendly, and happy to be there. Beautiful local photography displayed throughout the restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. We would definitely eat here whenever we're back in town. Officially noted on our short list.

    Two egg combo!!

    Cozy little dinner with a local vibe. Super delicious food I got the gravy eggs Benedict and an iced tea. Wait staff was super sweet 10/10 recommend!

    The hash browns are excellent but the rest is that much better!

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    12 years ago

    Too expensive and my chicken fried steak too small and too grisly. Wanted to love it. The fruit was very good

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    9 years ago

    Palmers has great food. Be careful of their outdoor seating though. Their pine trees are way overdue for a manicure.

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    10 years ago

    This diner was excellent.. Really nice and full menu and also the daily special was great.. Nice people working and delicious breakfast.

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    Miguel's omelet and blueberry banana French toast are so, so very good. Oh my.

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    12 years ago

    Good old down home country breakfast with incredibly friendly people. Sometimes open at 6:30 am - perfect for early birds.

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    Awesome little place with BIG food and a great atmosphere. You've got nothing to lose. Go here or we will cut down your trees!

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    Great food in a small place with friendly staff. They know how to cook breakfast right!

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    Great little Mom & Pop place for a traditional breakfast. Discover this locals secret!

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    10 years ago

    Delicious food. Best pancakes I have had in a long time. Fast friendly service. Nice country-ish type atmosphere.

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    Palmers is a great little hole in the wall café. Very warm and inviting. The staff is very cheery and engaging.

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    I recently ate here for the first time with a friend. I was quite impressed and food is very good…read more I especially loved the Sentra potatoes that came with my Benedict. Going back, last week with my wife to introduce her to this wonderful new spot that I discovered, I have to say that while the smoked salmon Benedict was excellent, I was so disappointed in the famous Cintra Potatoes, that I don't know that I'll go back. Also, $53 seems excessive for two brunches, even in downtown Bend, Oregon.

    We did feel a bit of pressure to order right away and didn't want to step aside because there was a…read moreline behind us. That's really the only factor I can point to that's remotely negative but also not complaining it's an observation. I see after being there why this works for the restaurant. You order at the counter, get a number, and then sit. Since it was our first time, we wanted to look over the menu, but we ended up just going with the specials -- and honestly, they were incredible. We had a unique and delicious Portuguese sausage biscuits‑and‑gravy dish with bacon on the side, and the other plate was an eggs benedict on an amazingly light, airy muffin with tomato, perfectly poached eggs, and a Portuguese sausage link, plus potatoes. Our plates were spotless by the end. The house iced tea was also a standout -- infused with fruit and specialty tea, but without actual fruit pieces in the cup. It tasted elevated and refreshing. I also ordered a cinnamon‑cardamom coffee, which was divine. Next time -- because there will be a next time -- we're thinking of sharing the special of the day and getting a spread of fresh pastries. Highly recommend.

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    We have been living in Bend since Nov 2025 and have tried at least 10 breakfast joints looking for…read moreBiscuits and Gravy on par with Bob Evans back east in VA. We decided to try this place (and yes have been to McKay Cottage) because of the local hype around it. Got there around 0815 on Memorial Day - no wait- got seated at a booth right inside the door. We were given water right away, and coffee to follow. The gal took our order; California omelet for me with white toast, and Biscuits and Gravy for the DH. I'd say we waited around 20 minutes for our food; not bad. Huge plates! I had a sneak bite of his meal, and it was not bad although the biscuits (which were huge) seemed pretty doughy. Pretty much no flavor in the gravy so loaded up on the pepper and it was better. I've noticed in Bend the gravy is always served on top of mutant bread lumps known as biscuits instead of on the side. My omelet, the potatoes were very good- for the 1/4 of it I could eat. Lots of stuff jammed in there for sure! White toast and whatever jam they served was not good. Coffee was not good; weak. It is expensive, just like every other sit down breakfast place around here- $50 before tip. I'd say if you like to start your day in a less than serene way you might like this place. I think it's a charming spot that holds a special place in the hearts of the locals here. And that's alright by me.

    Very solid for breakfast. Their scone was really dry…read more Their steak and eggs were very good. Their bene was solid but not a fan of their English muffin.

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