Calico Cupboard is one of those places that you NEED to go to when you're in town…read more When you get there, you just sign in yourself at the stand which is a good system so no one has to check you in when they're already pretty busy. While you're waiting you can go to the shop down the stairs or go to the dessert area right next to the waiting area to get some great desserts. Last time i was there I saw frosted cream cheese sugar cookies, and pies, and more. When you get seated there are so many great food options, lots of options, same with drinks. They are only open until 3:30 pm so be sure to manage time well. And don't expect an empty place, it's usually populated. Tight space, so scoot in those chairs as far as you can. Staff were laid back, and nice. When they're busy make sure to be patient with the staff, they're dealing with tons of other orders as well.

If you ever find yourself near Calico Cupboard Café & Bakery, do yourself a favor and stop in--this…read moreplace is an absolute gem. We had breakfast there last Wednesday morning, and from the moment we arrived, it felt special. The outside is adorable, but somehow the inside is even more charming. There's such a warm, welcoming energy the second you walk in. Off to the side is their incredible shop, "Re-Feather Your Nest," filled with thousands of unique and beautiful items--it honestly feels like a destination all on its own. To the left when you enter, you're greeted by their bakery cases, and wow--there are more options than most bakeries I've ever seen. Everything looked amazing, and we were lucky enough to be seated right away (always a win!). The restaurant itself is two stories, and our table overlooked the store below, which made the whole experience even more fun. We started with their famous cinnamon roll, fresh coffee (with the cutest little design on top!), and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice--which was incredibly refreshing. For breakfast, I ordered the Calico Benedict on a homemade English muffin with corned beef--so good! And the country-style potatoes? Easily some of the best I've ever had. I couldn't even finish them and happily took the rest home...they were just as delicious the next day. My husband ordered the Breakfast Sampler with sausage and loved every bite as well. What really stood out, beyond the food, was how clean everything was and how genuinely happy the staff seemed. You can tell they enjoy working there, and that makes such a difference. After breakfast, we wandered through the gift shop and found so many unique treasures--big and small. I actually visited Magnolia in Waco, Texas a couple of months ago, and honestly, this is the kind of charming, personality-filled place that would fit right in there (and maybe even outshine it!). If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--even if it's just to browse the shop. It's one of those rare places that truly has it all. A must-visit!

I really wanted to like this place :(…read more We waited 30 minutes for our table (which is totally fine) but once seated, waited for our drinks, had to flag down a server to receive our order, and then waited another 30 to get the food. Sadly, the food was mediocre, at best. I imagine, as a business, they're also wasting so much money on portion sizes. Huge meals do not equate to quality. I really wanted to love it because it's a family restaurant but there was a lot left to be desired. Cons: - The majority of our experience was spent waiting - The staff seemed confused and very overwhelmed - The food was boring and didn't look good on the plate (I got the biscuits and gravy, my friend got chicken fried steak) Pros: - The staff was very friendly - Bathroom was clean - The freshly squeezed orange juice was incredible - Everyone seemed to be trying their best, I think the system just needs a lot of work

Good food as always! Just don't be in a rush, expect a lot of waiting!! The waiting however was a…read morebit much. Waited 30 minutes for a table as expected for the day it was, Mother's Day. Once at the table we got our coffee & placed our order then waited, and waited and waited some more. It's a small kitchen & in addition to dine in service they were pumping out a lot of to go orders. Hopefully the wait for food at the table isn't as long normally because if it is that's ridiculous. 2 coffees & a switch to water later our food finally arrived. Generous portion of potatoes, the corn beef was delicious and of course the biscuits was massive!

We're pleasantly surprised did not have a wait time on a rainy Sunday at lunchtime. They had plenty…read moreof staff keeping up with the comings and goings of patrons. There were some tables and booths. We ordered their house made chili to start and it was delicious and filling. My hubby ordered the Billy's platter. I ordered the chicken chimichanga. The food was delicious and generously sized. I really liked the fresh salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips with the chimi. The staff were all friendly and attentive. It's always nice when they keep your water filled. We took most of our main courses to-go.

Stumbled upon this place while driving through the area and it popped up with great ratings -- glad…read morewe stopped in. The vibe is very much old-school mom and pop. Regulars clearly know each other and the staff, which you don't really see much anymore. Refreshing. Service matched that energy -- warm and good throughout. I went with my go-to order, the chicken fried steak. It's not the best I've had -- the steak itself had more of a ground meat texture than a proper cut, which was a little different. But it was enormous and absolutely hit the spot. The biscuit on the side was solid too. My husband got the ham and said it was juicy and well done. Not a destination spot necessarily, but a great find if you're in the area and want a hearty, unpretentious brunch.

Love, love, love Train Wreck. Great food, incredibly friendly and helpful staff with an inviting…read moreatmosphere! I go here every time I'm in town.

This was a wonderful surprise! Most helpful, congenial and efficient service. Very fresh tasting…read moreingredients, great flavors. Set in a charming, rustic old building, the menu is surprisingly interesting. From burgers to ahi poke. We had edamome which were a bit messy to eat but had fantastic flavor. We both ordered the appetizer poke for our lunch. A beautiful plate of food, generous portion, and great flavors. I loved the house made "chili crisp" as an accent, as well as the pickled ginger. This was fun and so satisfying to eat.

Did I want to spend 13+ on a loaf of bread (herb sourdough) no, was it the best piece of toast I've…read moreever had? 100% my kid also crushed his yellow sun shaped cookie.. I got a little nibble and it was delicious. Give this as a gift to your gluten free or vegan friend and you will be highly regarded!

Probably the 5th or 6th failed time trying to get food from this spot over the past few years when…read moreI visit Mt. Vernon. They are always closed or out to lunch or something... finally found the new location and they no longer make any menu items... meaning it's no longer a restaurant and is only functioning as a bakery. Super disappointing waste of time, again :( I'm sure the bread is good but damn, update your google/Apple Maps etc.

Super fantastic breakfast! I loved every minute here! Wonderful food. The french toast, pancake and…read morescrambles were delicious! My cousin and I got the benedict's. I had the veggie benedict and it was amazing, perfect portions and perfectly cooked veggies! My cousin is also vegetarian but didn't want the veggies and her benedict was equally amazing. I will say the biscuit is pretty dry! This is the kind of biscuit that would be amazing in gravy but not very good on its own! Overall, awesome time with very delicious food. I would definitely recommend and I would definitely go back! :)

$5 orange juice in a regular cup, is kinda crazy…read more Anyways, my friend & husband ordered the homemade corn beef hash -- which is actually canned meat, it is very disappointing. I ordered the country benedict, which was good! It took over 45-60 min to get our food, but hey, under seasoned is better than over seasoned! Staff is disorganized, sure tables are full, but the kitchen is so unbelievably slow with getting food out, how could you be so disorganized? Plus, even if the food is ready, THEY FORGET pieces of your order. We won't be coming back, cheers.

Beware! This is what $30 will get you here. Overcooked, and very very srinkflated. Weighed the…read morechicken fried steak. Weighed less than 2.5 oz. Didn't taste very good either! (Tea bag in photo for size ref.)

You know what it is it's a good place. The ambience is a traditional old school type of cafe. The…read morebooths are a little tight. The service is professional there's nothing to complain about there. Now the food is what caught me by surprise. If you have sensitive teeth this is a good place for you. They have a wide variety of foods from burgers to seafood etc. however, what ever you order is gentle on the teeth. My fries and country fried steak was crunchy but very easy to chew. I was very impressed by this. If you have an older gentlemen take them here!

I stopped in on "Black Friday" on my way to a medical appointment…read more The Porterhouse Pub was open and had a few tables occupied, so there was no problem getting seated. I noticed a bunch of slates with beer names and spotted a cider from Terramar advertising a Strawberry Rhubarb cider and decided I wanted to try that flavor combination. It was sweet with a little tart aftertaste. For my meal I opted for the Porterhouse Cheese Curds as an appetizer and the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries for my main dish. The cheese curds were nicely battered and fried and the housemade ranch was a nice accompaniment to the cheese curds. The spicy crispy chicken sandwich was only crispy on the outside where the batter was applied! The rest of the chicken was tender and juicy. So tasty . I didn't think the sandwich was all that spicy, but that would be my fault because I eat jalapeno like candy and routinely use habanero hot sauce on my food. Even though I didn't think it was all that spicy I did enjoy the flavor and crunch of the sandwich. There was a bunch of steak fries served with my sandwich. Excellent fries, but way too many for me to eat them all. I think I probably ate only 1/4 of them!! I was very tempted to order a slice of the chocolate cheesecake with housemade fudge for dessert, but I was stuffed by my appetizer and meal.

Stopped in here for a late afternoon snack with my daughter on Shop Small Saturday, and we had such…read morea nice time. I had been here years ago, but not in quite awhile. The service was fast and friendly, and the prices were super affordable. I especially appreciated that they had one of my favorite seltzers, from Stemma Brewing, on tap! We enjoyed a couple of appetizers. The calamari was crispy and delicious, and served with a side of tasty aioli. Although not quite enough aioli, as we ran out about half way through the calamari and had to order more. (Tbh I was kinda surprised when I saw they had charged us for the "extra" aioli.) The hot artichoke dip was good, too, though the portion was pretty small for the price. I'd come back again, but maybe during happy hour as it might be a better value.