Used to live in Upper and came back for a visit. Breakfast was great. You can tell it's home…read morecooked and authentic. Wasn't busy so our food arrived pretty quick. Nice to stop and eat. It's been a while.

This little restaurant has the best breakfast food. I highly recommend it…read more The food portion was more than I could handle but it was delicious . The food was hot and fresh. Everything was made to order. The service was good and fast. A peaceful, quiet little place where you can enjoy a delicious meal. Check it out!!

Must-stop for any trip to Sandusky. My group ordered the Chicken & Waffles, Buckeye Pancakes, and…read morePerch & Eggs. Every one of us were so pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was (based on experiences at other establishments during our trip). Our waitress & the staff overall were very friendly & inviting! Also, the establishment is decorated sooo cute it's like a cozy farmhouse. I also loved the bakery style front & wanted to grab something to go, but I was just so full! I wish I could ship food from this restaurant to my home 2,000 miles away- it's THAT good. Highly recommend!

This was a very enjoyable dining experience. Initially the retro decor was unique and upbeat…read more They had an extensive menu of varied food options. We had the street corn omelette with chicken and Fremont potato pancakes - which was very good. And the staff was welcoming and pleasant. Would definitely dine here again.

Came in on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. Sign says wait to be seated, after which they tell you…read moreto sit wherever you want. Ordered off the special board, a buffalo chicken wrap. Had an option for soup (chicken noodle) or fries. Server said their fries were really good so I went that route. Food came out incredibly fast. The wrap was stuffed and really, really good. Not overly hot, but clearly Franks red sauce. I was very happy with it. The fries, however, were battered. Not a fan, though they were hot as Hades, which almost pushed this to a 5 star review, but at the end of the day, they were still battered. Fresh cut would have been sooo much better. Needless to say, the place appears to be more of a breakfast joint than lunch (they are open 7a-2p). Will make it a point to try breakfast next time I go across the street for a haircut.

Comfort food! This…read moreplace is only open for breakfast and lunch so it took me awhile to try. We went on a Friday afternoon and had to wait a few minutes for seating. The menu had lots of options plus they had a specials board. We decided to order a breakfast pizza and French dip. Bother were good and filling. Sandwiches also come with your choice of fries or soup. They had a kids menu with great prices as well.

I am visiting Ohio and I just randomly googled this location. What a great find. Our waiter,…read moreNathan, was incredible, not only did he explain the menu to us, but he helped us plan our day (we are visiting from Oregon State). The food was also top notch. I had the banana pecan waffle and potatoes. It was heaven in my mouth. If I ever find myself back in Sandusky, OH, I will hit this place back up.

Food was amazing, such a cute hole in the wall place. Service was gas and everyone was super kind!!…read morePrices were really affordable, you get really good food for what you pay!!

Great service. Accommodating to our needs. We held a baby shower at the Cafe and Alex made sure…read moreeverything went well. Conscientious workers, adaptive to our requests, wonderful and casual atmosphere. Love Cardington Cafe! We will be back.

I didnt realize HOW far away this was from Columbus. It was definitely not close. By the time we…read moregot there for breakfast I was grumpy. I was getting hangry, for sure. But the owners of the cafe were so nice they quickly got me in a good mood. We ordered a breakfast bowl, avocado toast, scrambled eggs and a latte and a regular coffee. My husband enjoyed his breakfast bowl. My avocado toast was excellent. Scrambled egg was nicely cooked and it was affordable. The entire meal was maybe 18 bucks. Very affordable What is nice about this place is it really is community centric. Most everything they sell seems to be local or Ohio made. They open their space for book fairs, painting classes and I think live music if I remember correctly. I was impressed with just how nice the owners were and as I said I really liked my breakfast! Thanks Cardington Cafe!

The outside looks like something from a 70s sitcom set…read more. The inside is dated, but I love the vibe! It was packed on a Saturday at 10:30 in the morning. But they move fast! We were sat in under two minutes, and had our food in less than 10. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. Some of the waitresses here had to be at least 60 to 70 years old, and it looked like they came with the building. I'm not saying that as a bad thing. Is it really a good diner if at least one of the waitress's hands don't shake a little as she sits down your plate? The portions are enormous... The pancakes are the size of a plate. We watched the food come out and everything looks really good. Our waitress was fast and friendly, can't ask for anything better. It was one of the best experiences I've had in a long time.p

I had a good experience at The Pilgrim. I was helped right away, and the atmosphere was lively and…read morewelcoming. The staff were very nice and attentive. I ordered the breakfast burger, and it was good. The hashbrowns were just okay and nothing special. I did not receive a refill on my water, but overall the service was still solid. Overall, it was a positive visit with good food and a great vibe.

The best service I have ever received. The environment was so good it almost didn't matter the food…read morewas amazing. But the food was top notch

What a cute spot! Hubs loved it for the efficiency and operation logistics as they moved people…read morethrough quickly and with care! We were in the area and looking for a brunch spot and Early Birds Breakfast popped up with good reviews. The menu had so many options, decision paralysis! I ended up with the pancake, eggs, and bacon breakfast. The food was great quality. The eggs was fresh and delicious. The bacon was cooked beautifully and not just pure fat. The pancake was delightful and fluffy. Coffee was also solid here. Stop by if you're nearby!!

Food and service was really good. The pancakes are delicious. Little packed at times.read more

We were passing through on our way to Cleveland. The restaurant is located in the center of the…read moretown square. The town square was incredibly quaint and the town is the birthplace to Thomas Edison. So the restaurant had quotes on the wall from Thomas Edison as well as photographs of him. The Sunday we popped in, it was packed but we quickly found a booth. Our server quickly took our order and promptly brought us hot coffee. We both ordered the meat and cheddar cheese omelette, I had bacon and my husband had sausage. We both thought they had just the right amount of filling and the side of crispy hash browns were also tasty. However, we felt it took quite awhile to get a meal. From the time we ordered it was more than a half hour before we received our meal. I realize it was a busy morning we just felt this was longer than expected for breakfast dishes.