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    The Southern Cafe

    3.6 (121 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Marta M.

    This was our first time trying The Southern Cafe and mentioned it to our server when we arrived because he noticed that we immediately started gawking at the front setup/layout with mimosa/coffee bar along with wall of bagged Kona coffee, hot sauces, and other branded merch. We got sat right away (it was a Wed morning about 930/10am) and our server was very nice and prompt - checked on us often. Decided on ordering the BoNuts to share that comes with a blueberry marscapone and chocolate sauce to dip. They also brought us a complimentary biscuit with cinnamon butter (the manager overhead our conversation about it being our first time there) to share and both were DELICIOUS. The biscuit was fluffy and not dried out and the BoNuts were warm and sweet! I had to try the "Nasty Biscuit" which is their signature. It comes with the biggest juiciest fried chicken breast ever (took me 3 sittings to finish eating haha) between a massive biscuit with cheesy eggs and southern gravy on top of hashbrowns. The seasoning of the batter on the chicken was so good I was tempted to see if I could just order a chicken breast to-go! My BF ordered the Sugga Baby which had bacon, ham, and thick sausage patty between 2 glazed waffles with cheesy eggs and hash browns. Even he had to take leftovers and he NEVER does. It was just the right amount of sweetness and savory, no extra syrup needed. We asked to try their hot sauce so they brought us one of each - cayenne, jalapeno, and habanero chipotle (my fav out of the 3 - flavor profile is excellent). Everything came out quickly and tasted very fresh. The inside is very interestingly laid out and had a chill vibe. We've been looking to replace our old go-to breakfast place since moving to the area and I think this may be it. I honestly wanted to try everything on the menu haha. Great experience so far!!

    Warm maple syrup
    Rachel H.

    I LOVE the loaded cornmeal pancakes with the pork belly bacon. Freaking delicious. Hubs got the breakfast tacos and would get again! The restaurant itself is a nice brunch spot. We've been to its sister restaurant in Barrington (The Southern Belle) and both were fantastic food wise. Drink wise we got a hot vanilla latte and a cold brew coffee, and both were fine. Interestingly Southern rustic in decor, and very pleasant staff. Definitely going on our shortlist for warm comforting brunch food! The next real test will be when we bring the chaos toddlers. But I saw some lids on cups of the kiddos at the next table over and that's always a good family friendly sign!

    Upstairs deco for private party

    Had my daughter's bridal shower and it was amazing. Perfect setting for it , so cute. Food was great and the service was outstanding. Would recommend this place to anyone.

    Chicken Fried Chicken Skillet
    Dan N.

    It had been quite awhile since we were last here. So round 2, this time I got the Chicken Fried Chicken skillet with a side of specialty pancakes the Granny's Streusel cakes with apple butter and fried apples and a lot of Streusel. They were pretty good, that's what their pancakes needs....a bunch of stuff on them. There still huge and i took home half and they were still good the next day. On to the skillet, it was a good size, the chicken was well cooked, not too dry. My wife loves their catshead drop biscuits, they have a lot of surface area that gets nice and crunchy. Eggs were cooked to order, they have really good sausage gravy. Overall its a really good skillet. My wife likes her omelets cooked soft and they did a good job of cooking it the way she wanted it. He grits were creamy and good. The sizes of the portions are large and its not cheap, but the food is very good and fun and unique

    Marisol H.

    Thoroughly enjoyed my visit at the Southern Cafe in St Charles. With a delicate southern vibe, the restaurant does a good job of providing the southern elements but still keeping it bright and modern. The daddy breakfast was delicious and extremely filling. It was a great combination of sweet and savory, come hungry because it is a huge portion. The service was fast and friendly. Definitely will stop by again!

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    Jessica S.

    My family and I eagerly awaited our visit to the southern cafe for months, finally we got the opportunity on Memorial Weekend. However, our experience fell short. 15-20 minute wait for our server, Grace. The coffee tasted burnt, and my sister's skirt steak skillet was off. Despite Grace's efforts, the manager's response was dismissive. manager's response left us disappointed. Only a 20% discount was offered, despite the unpleasant taste of the meat. Overall The experience was not pleasant and with the indifferent management, we won't be returning. We'll be seeking better dining experiences elsewhere, like across the street at Colonial Cafe.

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    Katherine C.

    If you're looking for southern style cooking and large portions to start your day, I recommend this place. The farm style decor was charming, and the vast breakfast menu is sure to satisfy most. They proudly boast they are home of the Big Nasty Biscuit, so I opted for the biscuit and gravy with 2 eggs and hash browns. My husband selected the chicken and waffles. The waffles had a unique twist and had bacon in it. His dish was topped with cheesy scrambled eggs. Both were very fulfilling with generous portions. Although we did not enjoy any of their unique coffees and beverages, they had what looked like many delicious offerings.

    Cajun Cheese steak biscuit
    Andy G.

    This establishment does have some creative items on the menu such as the Nasty Biscuit and the Sausage Head Biscuit. The Nasty Biscuit is topped with Southern fried chicken, cheesy eggs, and country gravy on top of a bed of hash browns. The Sausage Head Biscuit is topped with andouille sausage, crumbled chorizo, topped with eggs and a jack cheese sauce. One time I had some delicious pork chops with eggs, but I'm not seeing it on the menu. Please take the time to examine the creative selections and you will find something.

    This is how much you waste
    Jon D.

    Food - this is the second time we tried this place. Food was worse than that of IHOP (if you're in debate go to IHOP). 1st time tried French toast. Was okay. Nothing memorable. 2nd time was an omelet, avocado, bacon, tomato, onion, and pepper jack cheese. Avocado should never be baked into anything. The texture is that of baby food. All the cheese was in the middle and basically made it inedible. Hash browns were burnt beyond belief, also inedible. Only thing that was good was the bacon and the toast... I'll include price here. Very overpriced for the quality. Not worth the $70 for something I could mess up on my own at home. Will NEVER come back. Everyone gets one... never a second. Service - very polite and kind staff. Food was pretty quick. Ambiance - a mix of Hispanic and popular pop music playing. Looks modern and nice!

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    Food was great, our server was super friendly. I recommend trying their homemade hot sauces!

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    Starting to slip , quality is not there anymore. Had stale rye bread and a watery omelette. Biscuit and gravy was lacking dept of flavor.

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    The food is so great! Come hungry because the food portions are huge! The omelettes are so good.

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