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Sugar Grove Cafe

4.4 (105 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Kelly S.

The soup was ok. Cream of anything soup needs to be blended (food background here), it needed salt and some lemon to make it better. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger (it was keyed in for a basic cheeseburger) , i added onions to it, burger came out piping hot, it tasted good though. The server just dropped the bill as she walked past (kind of irked me(whatever people have off days)), for 10am the place had maybe 15 patrons. The inside is beautifully decorated for the season.

Chocolate chip banana pancake
Jakob L.

The food was amazing I got a chocolate chip banana cake pancake with whipped cream. The service was fantastic they were so nice and thoughtful. The place was on of a kind it was so nice looking and its a highlight of the village.

Chicken and rice soup
Joe B.

Absolutely fabulous local diner and cafe, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bright, clean, and inviting, serving some of the best classic American diner fare around. From savory to sweet, you'll find the menu is extensive, and throwing in some incredible Mexican flavor touches, you can have anything from a classic omelet or skillet, to a burrito or chilaquiles. Everything is homemade, and fresh. Staff is warm and personable, it's no wonder that people frequent this restaurant on the regular. I'm a huge cream of chicken fan, and I take it very seriously....and I can honestly say this was some of the best I have ever had. Squeeze some fresh lemon and sprinkle some crackers on top and I can assure you will be leaving with a quart of soup to go! Ordered the turkey panini, and the patty melt, took a stack of pancakes to go. This is a must have, midwestern gem, that gave me all the feels! Shout out to our sever Nicole, such a pleasure and truly made us feel right at home.

Ole Ola Boy Skillet

Wonderful portions and good prices. The food was very delicious! Our server Amber was amazing! She was attentive and personable. This was our first time visiting and she made us feel right at home. We will definitely be back!

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I had the Chilaquiles Al Pastor, highly recommended. Service was great and the food is reasonably priced.

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7 months ago

Food is amazing. Staff are well informed of what they serve and deliver it to you warm. Great atmosphere.

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Services was good , food was good give good portions great choices, come back again. Great prices.

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1 year ago

Good food! It was my first time there. I ordered breakfast combo - very fairly priced and good! I will definitely be going back.

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Pancakes were amazing, reminds me of original pancake house downtown. Coffee tasted great, service was amazing. Cozy place to eat

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2 years ago

Everything. My wife had two pancakes with blueberries. I had three eggs and bacon with French toast.

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Great place in Sugar Grove. Friendly staff, food is consistently good. Can't go wrong here.

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Great everything hole in the wall diner. Always nice to be there. We always have a large table and they are always on top of it.

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Excellent food, reasonable priced. I had mushrooms and Swiss cheese hamburger with Cole slaw. Prompt and friendly service.

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