Scrambler Café - Princeton December 6, 2025 (5/5) Scrambler Café has been a go-to spot for my family for nearly two years, and it continues to stand out as one of the most reliable and enjoyable places to eat in Princeton. The food is consistently excellent. The Buffalo chicken wrap paired with French fries or onion rings is a must-order, and the chicken fried steak is always cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Their breakfast menu is especially strong, offering a wide range of well-executed options that keep us coming back. For lunch, the club sandwich is a favorite, and the Reuben on rye with sauerkraut is hearty, flavorful, and done exactly right. What truly sets Scrambler Café apart, though, is the service and atmosphere. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. Service is prompt without feeling rushed, and you can tell the team genuinely cares about the guest experience. The ambiance is warm, comfortable, and inviting -- the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy a great meal, and actually enjoy the time spent there. It's clean, well-maintained, and has a hometown feel that's hard to find these days. Scrambler Café nails the full package: great food, excellent service, and a welcoming environment. It's a place we'll continue to return to and confidently recommend to others. read more

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It's a really modern diner and when we came here on a Saturday morning, it was busy. I think it helps that it is one of the more popular restaurants within Princeton. The beignets were light and fluffy a perfect French dessert in the morning--I loved that they gave you a variety of different sauces. The meat lovers scrambler or the breakfast burrito was a really great breakfast item filled with bacon, diced ham, and sausage. It was a great value for $14. Although the pancake flight was pretty, the pancake itself was kind of dry. I liked the cinnamon roll pancake though as it was unique and perfect for my sweet tooth. Keep in mind that this is a very carb-loading meal, so you're bound to be really full after! It's a bright and clean cafe--perfect for after church. read more

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Really good diner food. Breakfast served all day or till they close at 3. Waitress super friendly, always checking on us and keeping our drinks full. I got the 3 cheese scrabbled eggs and grits and my daughter got plain scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns with cinnamon roll pancakes. Those pancakes were amazing as you can well imagine. Diner had a large dining room with tables and booths. It is really a neat little restaurant that is set up to resemble an old style diner. Will be coming back, especially for more pancakes. read more

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We were in the area shopping so I picked this place for the great reviews. So glad we did! I loved the strong coffee and hubby was thrilled they serve Twinnings hot black tea. They were busy on a Sunday after church but we were seated right away and quickly served by friendly staff. Clean restrooms and nice atmosphere. Oh, I LOVED the lemon blueberry French toast! read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Lemon blueberry French toast crispy bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

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Place is nice and the service was outstanding. My latte was really good but I did not enjoy my pancakes they were not fluffy at all kinda dense my biscuit and gravy was ok . read more

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First time here food was yummy Veggi skillet with egg white Pancakes was good too Cafe was good too Good experience sure I'll be back Service excellent read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Veggie with egg white Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

We have been to this location more than once and the food is delicious! They are always very busy but generally have very quick wait times. The omelettes are phenomenal and husband loves the pancakes. read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Delicious Gravy Train omelette (biscuit stuffed omelette) which I forgot to take a pic of before eating.... so good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

This is a great diner vibe restaurant! The staff is fast and friendly! I had the chorizo omelette.. the eggs were nice and fluffy! Definitely hit this place up. read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Chorizo Omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

Excellent cuisine, attentive staff, and a charming ambiance with soft lighting and tasteful decor.

A great breakfast/brunch spot. I came here with some friends for a late brunch and got the country fried steak which comes with eggs, hashbrown, and toast. I think the country fried steak was a little bland to me and could've used some more seasoning, but overall the food was good. The portion sizes were also very big for the dish I ordered and my friends'. The service here was pretty fast, considering the fact the place was not overly packed. The interior was also very spacious and the booths they have can seat probably 8-10 people, so good for bigger groups. I wouldn't mind coming back again! read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

As I've said before I'm happy restaurants are opening up in Princeton, and this one is really tasty. Not a super fan of breakfast spots but my friends always bring me to one. This place is so cute. They did a great job with the remodel of this place. It's very bright and airy, love the color choices with the whole decor. Aesthetically it's a 10/10. The staff is friendly, our waitress was sweet. Food came out rather quick, only gripe was price. I got the steak and eggs which was already 22$ then I added an avocado and and extra egg and my meal was basically $30 when I omitted the carb side. I just feel if you're going to charge $3 for avocado, give me the whole avocado not barely half. Other than that though, everything tasted fine. Definitely this place will do great. read more

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Excellent breakfasts! Good quality. Love the crepes. Service was so friendly and food came out quickly.

First time trying. We moved to Princeton recently and so glad we found this place. Portions are big and staffs are very friendly. We go on weekday and no wait around 10:00am. Very bright and nice place. Restrooms are nice and clean. If you are in town, come try this place. Open till 3:00pm. If you're in the mood for brunch, this is a place to go. read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Traditional breakfast & chicken fried steak. Portions so big - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

Sergio is amazing. That's my first mention. Now onto the food delicious everything we had was delicious. The crêpes are thin and light. The fruit was fresh and delicious. Buttermilk pancakes are great. The veggie skillet was cooked perfectly. The boot are comfortable. The atmosphere is hip and cute and once again the staff is amazing Sergio rocks!! read more

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New management = Downhill!! Since their opening, my family and I have made The Scrambler at the top of our list of breakfast places. It was once always our favorite spot and also our go to for any out of town guests. However, sadly that's changed. We recently visited and both the food and experience were simply awful. I ordered corn beef hash with hash browns and raisin toast & my Mom ordered the veggie skillet, hash browns & pancakes. The corn beef hash tasted skillet burned, the hash browns were so burned they appeared caramelized, oily and super crunchy. My toast was also burned and hard as a brick. My mom's hash was the exact same. Her skillet had an odd smell, similar to a Chinese food dish, the veggies and EGGS smelled/tasted like they'd been cooked in some kind of oyster or sesame seed oil. Nothing you'd expect to smell from a breakfast plate. Her pancakes were tough, wouldn't even cut with the knife. We both sent our hash browns back (didn't even bother complaining about the other items) and the manger attempted to make it right; yet unsuccessful. 2nd batch was just as bad as the first. Our waitress was extremely nice and tried to correct the wrongs but it was a kitchen issue, not her. Upon leaving the hostess asked about our experience and I shared our dissatisfaction. The manager offered an apology and gave us 20% off the bill which was nice to do. I asked if ownership/management had changed and it was confirmed it has. We could tell by so many factors that something was far different than prior visits. Though we appreciated the discount I do not foresee us returning. read more

Fast service. Hot food. The breakfast combos are fairly priced and we love eating there.

Such a pleasant experience. Great place for brunch, highly efficient and friendly staff. The food came out pretty fast. Our waitress was so attentive to our needs. It's a welcoming atmosphere and the food makes you feel warm. read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Very berry pancakes Chorizo Skillet Pancakes topped with bananas Eggs, bacon and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

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Been here twice, so far. Like other diners we've had, the breakfast outshines the lunch. The hash stack is one my favorite breakfasts to date (anywhere). Tried the Ironman on the next visit and it wasn't my favorite. It's a healthy option plate, but needs more seasonings. I love the cinnamon vlore toast! My hub loves their French toast, but didn't like the patty melt. Said that the meat didn't taste right. read more

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What a delightful breakfast and lunch spot. Came in for our Friday morning breakfast and were seated right away. We had Patricia as our server and she was great! Friendly and took care of a food allergy issue with now problem. Had the chorizo omelet and wifey had the traditional breakfast. Coffee was good and refills were plenty. This is a must stop in Princeton. Ask for Patricia when you come in! read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

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This place has very cool vibes and the food is excellent. I have always had a good experience every time I visit. Also, the owners are always walking around greeting customers, which says a lot about how much they care about their business and the customers. I can not speak for the lunch menu items, but their breakfast is on point. From the omelets to the pancakes, everything is delicious. Please support this local business. It's worth it! read more

They tried and did not do well....at all! I have just come to expect not good food or service at any establishment in Princeton. The food was sooo gross. It made me sick and it was a waste is money. We had to doctor up the food to make it edible. Not worth the price paid for it. read more

Coffee lukewarm. Ok will let it pass knowing food will be hot off from the kitchen right? No. Waffle served soggy and cold with no butter or syrup. Server disappeared. Biscuits and gravy...cold. No condiments; salt, pepper. Ended up having to get up and find our our own. Nothing we ordered was served how it should have been; Hot with condiments. This place used to be run top notch. Friendly greeter at the door (we miss you Art). Now you go in no one's there. Have to wait to be seated and there's no warmth from the employees. I predict this place will slowly keep going downhill and then close up. We gave it 3 shots in the last year and all 3 were the same results. Lukewarm coffee and food. Meh service. $$ Prices. Not going back. read more

great food. Never ate anything That I didn't like. Great service. They are always attentive to your needs. Nice ambiance for a cafe.

This is our go-to breakfast/brunch spot in Princeton. Anytime we want some nice, fresh, warm breakfast, we go here. It's relatively cheap food, too! And such a wide variety! Anytime family comes to visit, we take them here. The service is always SO FAST, and FRIENDLY. We came in around Noon on a Sunday, and it was pretty busy since everyone had just gotten out of church, and we were expecting a long wait, but we got in just under 10 minutes. They are always sure to clear tables as soon as people leave to make room for new guests. Atmosphere? 10/10. Food? 10/10. Service? 10/10. Just look at the pictures of this food! The burger that was ordered looks UNREAL. It is almost picture-perfect. One of the best-looking burgers - and freshest - I've ever seen... and the avocado was SO SO FRESH, no brown spots ANYWHERE. Absolutely delicious, and very large portions. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Sandwich had no substance. Maybe a teaspoon of chicken salad. Then I got screwed when paying. 11.99 for the sandwich turned out to be 13.99. Waitress conveniently forgot to tell me they're an upcharge for the fruit cup... also 3.49 for ice tea???? Really??? Never again!!! read more

Great food with comparable pricing. Awesome service with a smile. Really bright and inviting atmosphere. Had a great time. Will be back! read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

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Came in on a Friday afternoon with my wife for some lunch and it was a bit crowded but wow were we amazed! Scrambler never disappoints! Wife had the chicken salad croissant and I had the BLT+A and it was to die for! Elvis is the best server we've ever had dining out! The owners were both present and made us feel at home! For some that have issues financially and bashing every restaurant for how expensive and not enough portion y'all should stay home and cook! Everything has gone up in price but I can assure you will never leave hungry from Scrambler! We will definitely be back read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Chicken Salad Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

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Welcome home! Two words that encapsulate eating here. From the moment you're greeted and seated from the door to the interaction with all the staff no better way to sum up what it was like to dine here. Hard to believe they've opened less than a month ago - they've clearly staffed with professionals who make juggling the demands of hungry families look easy. Our coffee never ran empty (or cold). My family is largely gluten free and they were quite happy with the menu and substitutions. Most definitely going to make this our first Saturday breakfast spot!! read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

Visited for brunch. It's very loud inside, hard to carry on a conversation. Food was alright, not great. The sweet berry crepes where very eggy as if they forgot to add flour to the batter. Migas plate was like regular scrambled eggs and seamed as if they didn't cook the onions tomatoes and tortilla in it, just added it to the eggs as an afterthought. They forgot to add the bacon i ordered in the migas. But they did send it out separate at least. Service was ok although I had to ask for an extra plate 3 times. read more

Great Food. Great people and great service over all. I had the waffles with 4 sausage patties and eggs and it was very yummy the ambiance felt nice and the employees were kind. I recommend if you have a lazy Sunday come here. read more

We've been to this amazing place several times, just now getting around to reviewing. It's a winner. It's so nice inside, bright, cheerful and clean. It will hold a lot of people, but doesn't feel crowded. Service has always been top notch. We've had the chicken fried steak breakfast and added jalapenos, gluten free pancakes (very generous portions - especially these!!), breakfast skillet, scrambled eggs with biscuits and gravy, and an omelet with extra crispy hash browns!! And they were EXTRA CRISPY!!! They actually deep fry them, and they are crunchy perfection!! They have hot tea as an option - and if I want lunch food, I can get that too. I haven't photographed everything, go find out for yourself!!!!! read more

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Their lemon blueberry French toast and taco breakfast was awesome. Went with my son and he ordered the banana Nutella pancakes...they were Texas style portions....i think we could get away with sharing next time! read more

We went for our first visit last week for brunch on a Monday. What a cute restaurant! The decor is bright and cheerful! I was concerned because we had been in that space with every restaurant that had been there and it was LOUD! Not with Scramblers! I don't know if they dropped the ceiling or put in sound baffles, but we were able to comfortably carry on a conversation! Let's talk food...so good! Our server, Sarah, was a former student...she recognized me. When you go in, ask to sit in her section and tell her Mrs. B sent you! We are thankful we don't have to go into McKinney to get a yummy breakfast/brunch! We will be back! read more

Very bland food. Service was pretty slow. I was hoping for a better experience as this is close to home and driving to McKinney for breakfast is a hassle at times. read more

Service and food has definitely declined since manager Tim left. This was one place in Princeton I could take my family for gluten and dairy free foods. Current manager now states there's no dairy free foods, which was not the case under Tim. So disappointing! read more

Great staff and service and the food 110% loves it ,I highly recommend And it's in a great spot in Princeton. Brunch on !!!!! read more

Service is a 10/10 we went on a Sunday morning around 10:00am when it's usually busy and were seated right away. Food was delivered fast, and was very delicious! Definitely recommend this place for brunch ! read more

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Good food and good vibes! Everyone was so nice coming in through the door. They have a variety of options so it was hard to choose but everyone loved what they got read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Avocado lox toast , Garden Scrambler with a side of grits, Iron man with salmon , Patty melt with fries ,Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

Everyone was nice and attentive. The food was delicious. Simple but good menu. Will return. read more

Scrambler Cafe Princeton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Princeton, Texas

Food is great and servings are huge. Highly recommended this place. Staff is also very friendly and the wait is never super long even though they are busy on the weekends. read more