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    The Pump Cafe

    3.8 (269 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE PUMP CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken fried steak!
    Krista G.

    I found this spot last minute and did not disappoint. Food was wonderful. They were slammed but still great service-100% recommend!

    Meat????? Shredded and minuscule portions.

    Nothing I hate more than ordering coffee $3-$5 and getting "0" Refills. *Coffee was weak and watery *It almost 20 minutes before food arrived and finally got a refill (water/coffee). *Stuffed french toast was disappointing. Small vs Yelp photos by others and Minimal filling. If it didn't contrast with cream cheese and bread you'd never known it was an ingredient! *Currently eating Reuben..You can see from pics there's not much to eat. The side of thousand island I requested saved it. I got sweet potatoes (bad decision on my part) which didn't pair well AT ALL. Bad combination Our waitress was VERY friendly but only two of them on a semi-busy day. It will be my first and only visit.

    French toast special and the chicken fried steak breakfast with biscuit
    Michelle M.

    We got the 2 2 2 special (2 pieces of fat French toast, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon or sausage for $15) and the chicken fried steak breakfast with biscuit. I had the special and the eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. The French toast was unique and I appreciate the innovation (see picture of how they used a thick French bread hence the "fat" title of the toast) but I think I prefer traditional width French toast as I found the crust a bit tough and there's not enough of the delicious eggy exterior which is the most desirable attribute of most French toasts. My partner got the chicken fried steak which was reportedly crispy and good and the biscuit was a bit crumbly and it was suggested it could be improved by being held together a bit more. Although it was very busy on a Friday morning (clearly a local hot spot) with a couple of servers working very hard they were very friendly and helpful and the food was good. It's a cute, sort of retro gas station vibe cafe. The floor was a bit greasy and could do with a deep cleaning. Overall I'd recommend this place for a classic simple breakfast.

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    3 years ago

    Soooooo gooood, had a breakfast burrito , and a chicken fried steak and eggs Benedict all were so good def coming back

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    Was just okay. Nothing fancy. Interesting inside and service was very good. Just lacked that unique flavor.

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    Fantastic food will definitely come again! I'm so glad they managed to stay open. Cool decor as well!

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    Cute restaurant with kind service. The imposter potato pancakes are my favorite thing on the menu!

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