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    The Wilson Cafe

    4.4 (106 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    THE WILSON CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak Frites cooked medium
    Scott S.

    Absolutely freaking loved this place! The town of Wilson isn't exactly a metropolis, but its place and the adjoins hotel/golf course/museum are worth the drive. I worked at the nearby steel mill and stopped in for lunch and to take in the architecture. The meal and service were great and it's a destination type place for sure.

    House salad
    Alexis T.

    We love this quaint town as a day getaway. Our waitress was nice & attentive. I will say, the food was not as appetizing as expected. Having ate at the grange with a much more gourmet food tasting, we were a little disappointed. It was absolutely cafe style food. We would like to try the dinner hour meals but we were noticing it looked to be the same menu with less. We loved the atmosphere & got full! I will stand on it that our favorite is certainly the grange. Win, win for the owners since one owns all. check it out if you're close by or even if you're not it's a great area!

    Keith C.

    The blue crab & corn hushpuppy was excellent, the crab cake was awesome and the salmon was delicious. The service was fast with a friendly smile. The atmosphere was uniquely warm with historic photos of Lee Wilson Inc.

    Danelle B.

    What a hidden jewel! Beautiful location with great seating. Fully stocked bar with cocktails. The service was exceptional. Tried green tomatoes, cauliflower, deviled eggs and loaded fries. All were exceptional and the cauliflower was a surprise. I shared the spare rib, potatoes with mushroom and carrots with my husband. Meat was so tender and great taste. The peanut butter pie to wrap it up was so creamy but not so rich I couldn't have more than one bite. Wilson serves a meal that you won't be making at home! Fantastic!

    The lemonade drink, and the honeybee

    We have been here twice in the last month, the first time was when we were visiting Arkansas for the first time deciding if we were gonna move here and the second time was after looking at a house after we moved here. This will for sure be the "celebration spot" due to the price of some items but will definitely recommend anyone to try. The food was great and consistent. The service was spot on along with being checked on a proper amount and the decor around the restaurant really reflect the history of the town. Our server was Michelle I believe and she had such a great attitude. 10/10 will for sure be back!

    Peach Chicken and waffles
    Jean G.

    Lovely surprise on a college tour road-trip. Located in a Charming town square with modern features. All dishes were tasty and fresh not frozen heated up junk. Impressive portions and sweet history.

    Pan fried cauliflower
    Lauren F.

    Amazing dining experience. The Wilson Cafe is a quaint restaurant, nestled in the heart of town. There service is always great. I had the pleasure to be served by Robin and Taylor. Both were an absolute pleasure. The cauliflower was very good. It has a remoulade sauce drizzled all over and cooked with spices. The mushroom pasta had a nice Parmesan sauce with a variety of mushrooms. The meatloaf was seasoned well and served with mashed potatoes with a sweet sauce for extra flair. The Brussels were an extra side and are served with pork. The Blondie was great! It has pecans and white chocolate. It was warm and served with vanilla ice cream. You could definitely enjoy a lovely meal with great company. It's off the beaten path, but worth the visit!

    Ratatouille

    A cute hidden gem at any hour! I got the ratatouille pasta and it was fabulous. Service is so friendly.

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    Jennifer P.

    I haven't been to this café since I was a kid; this is not the same place. We stopped in for a really fresh, delicious lunch. The interior is light and bright and our server was attentive. Sandwiches and salads were delicious as was the bread pudding. I wish we were in town longer to stop in again.

    Ricotta stuffed strawberry French toast

    Went there with my family and had a good time. The service was excellent and extremely courteous. The inside was spotless and very clean. The food was very good my wife order the peach chicken and waffles and loved them while I ordered the strawberry French toast which was also amazing. Left there hungry and happy

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    The cost is somewhat prohibitive, and the food lacks flavor and taste. Definitely won't be spending any more money here.

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    Food was good just a little overpriced. Nice ambiance and nice addition to this small town!

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    Everything was amazing! Dinner and brunch were both wonderful!! Service and ambience are also top notch!!

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    Environment is nice but the food is overpriced and not much to brag about. Service was great.

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    Thanks for the great review!

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    Ask the Community - The Wilson Cafe

    Perkins American Food - Everything Omelette smothered in Hollandaise, Salsa and Hot Sauce with Country Potatoes and Pancakes

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    2.8(72 reviews)
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    Waited about 5 minutes to be seated when they had maybe 5 tables sat. Waited 30 minutes after we…read moreordered food that came out overcooked and incorrect. When we told our server that our food was overcooked she acted like it was the biggest inconvenience in the world that she had to take it back. Had employees pass multiple times and for that 30 minutes we waited didn't get a single refill of drinks even as our server walked past not doing anything. 4 employees were just standing at the counter talking and on their phones. Over all a horrid experience and wish I could get my money back and set an extremely bad example for the brand.

    DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT! ABSOLUTELY GROSS! My family and myself went to Perkins to get…read moresomething to eat. After arriving we waited 5 minutes to be sat with several people passing us not even greeting us. Honestly should have left there but we didn't(our fault). After 5 minutes someone sat us and said our sever would be with us in a moment another 5 minutes passes. She comes back takes out order. Several people pass us and see empty cups on the table (no refills made the enter time). Food comes out and its wrong. They forgot stuff and over cooked it. When we mention it they make it seem like we are the problem for making them have to work. No one came to check on us throughout. They just stood around gossiping. Place is gross dirty floors and tables. They are leaving stuff in customers sights. They don't even look or dress in a professional manner! Absolutely horrible and definitely needs an up management check!!!!

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    Home Plate Bar & Grill

    4.4(12 reviews)
    49.0 mi

    We were visiting from out of town on a Sunday afternoon and ended up here to eat…read more The interior of the place is cute and cozy with a diner vibe. This is a seat yourself kind of place. The bar menu looked interesting but we didn't order any adult beverages this time. The service was friendly and since most of the tables were full, I think the speed at which our food came out was acceptable. However, my food wasn't hot but my husband's food was piping hot. I took a star off because their 2 pc catfish meal is really only one filet cut in half. So if you're hungry, or if you're expecting full filets, you may want to consider the 4 pc meal. The prices are very reasonable. I didn't get any names of those who waited on us but the older gentlemen exchanged a few dad jokes with my husband which was fun. The restaurant and the women's restroom were clean. I would recommend this place and will certainly check them out again the next time we're in the area.

    Only ten reviews? It is very hidden back there but, it's directly across from a Flying J's so,…read moreyou'll be in the area anyways. The service is southern and approachable. I was greeted by a house of young ladies playing country tunes. The seasonings great and if I'm ever back in the area I'll put effort into returning

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    The food was excellent and the waitress were friendly and truck drivers get a 10% discount

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