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    Time Out Cafe

    4.2 (307 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Katie C.

    This is a little hole in the wall cafe that we randomly stumbled upon. The staff is incredibly friendly and you can tell that many of the locals comes here frequently. The menu is limited but the food was very tasty and the portions were very generous. The facility itself was older in appearance and the table we sat at wasn't the cleanest. The salt shaker was crusted at the top and the sugar was hard (I couldn't pour it). The coffee itself was very watered down but they were quick to refill our cups. Overall not a terrible experience but there is some room for improvement.

    The store front showing The outside seating area.
    Thom H.

    This is a nice place, not fancy, but comforting. I enjoy the simple but home style decor. The service is so welcoming. We had a service dog and they brought her a pad to lay on and water. This was so nice. The pancakes were perfect! I will be back to try their fish & chips.

    California Benedict - replaced ham with spinach.
    Harinder K.

    This is a small family operated business. The decor is old and seems to be from the 80's, with funny signs displayed. There is an outside patio, parking is ample in this strip mall location. Not a glamorous place by any means. Service is casual - there were 2 servers on a Sunday morning, which resulted in delays. The menu is small but they accommodate requests. My California Benedict was vibrant with a overly generous amount of sauce. They kindly swapped out the ham for spinach. The hash browns are made fresh and are the right amount of crispy and creamy. Coffee is average. The French toast was delivered, but we had to ask for syrup twice. Waters were not refilled until the bill was requested. Lots of locals and regulars come here. It's definitely a neighborhood place.

    Corned beef hash
    David W.

    The service here is good. The building is a little old but the food definitely makes up for it. Out of 7 of us not one person had a negative thing to say. The cheeseburger was excellent. The monte cristo was great. Everything was at least decent. Recommend trying it if your in town. The only issue I had was that a lady brought her little dog in a dog bed and put it on the table. They allow dogs which is fine but allowing pets on the table is going too far.

    Time Out Breakfast Sandwich
    Matt M.

    We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. This morning my wife and I both chose the Time Out breakfast sandwich and it was incredible.

    California Benedict, French toast, & western skillet
    Nicole C.

    Great little local Cafe! Great service, tasty food, and cozy atmosphere! We came for breakfast & ordered the California Benedict (she says 4.7/5 stars- Really hit the spot), French toast (5 out of 5, hearty bread, just right on the egg, and syrup on the side!), and last but not least the western skillet (4.5 out of 5, delicious hashbrowns with lots of cheese and bell peppers!). Can't wait to come back for more breakfast and to try the lunch menu! Service was wonderful, everyone was so nice and easy to talk to! Food is homemade, so it takes a little longer but it's definitely worth it!

    Mickey Mouse pancakes!
    James S.

    It is so good! Breakfast burritos & Mickey Mouse pancakes are perfect! Kid approve Breakfast burrito & pancake ms are amazing! Thank you!

    After I had eaten half already to mix everything together
    Lydia G.

    So I found this place off Yelp. Walking in the place was pretty small and we were the only ones. Felt a little awkward however we sat down and everything was great from there. Friendly attentive service. I had the Cobb salad which was huge and OVERLOADED with toppings. The ranch was super good and homemade too which makes a difference. My son had the monte cristo. Really yummy. I would order this next time with a side of syrup. Fries were perfect too. Hubs had the pork chops and eggs with side of toast and French toast. The pork chop was excellent. Not dry. High quality and hash browns were great too! Literally everything we had was tasty and we will be back.

    My Great Dane served and treated with the best hospitality in their outdoor patio section.
    Atziry M.

    First let me start off with the location and vibes: The diner/cafe is located in a shopping center that isn't too busy, we found parking in front right away. This was around 10am when breakfast was in full swing. I walked in to find a full counter top bar seating, and plenty of table sitting along with covered patio seating outside. Right away I noticed the "Dogs allowed, people tolerated" sign which made me feel comfortable I had brought my fur baby. I was greeted by a woman behind the bar, asking how can I be helped - to which I explained I needed a table for two and I had a large dog with me. She told me to sit anywhere I liked and she'd come by with the menus. She came by shortly after with menus and took our drink order. There seems to be a handful of waitresses. I wanna say about 3, it's very family owned and mom & pop vibes. So the name suits the leisurely vibe. Don't expect crazy fast diner service. FOOD: The menus are pretty small but they have your standard selection of breakfast items. They did say they are currently not serving alcoholic items so no mimosas was kind of a bummer. We ordered a California Benedict with pancakes on the side. Another classic Benedict with French toast on the side. They are served on white glass plates with steak knives and hash browns on the side. Hash browns we're 10/10. I like the outer crisp and the soft warm potatoes on the inside. Hollandaise on the Benedict was 9/10. Not too sour or runny. They did pack it on so if you like it lighter just ask for less. French toast was cooked to perfection. I like mine toasted and on a brioche bread. Pancakes were very good as well. I give both 8/10. Many people complained about the coffee at this place. I would say it is lighter but not watered down. You still get that rich coffee taste with out that bitter shot of caffeine. Over all the food wasn't by any means Michelin star worth but I would come here any day instead of IHOP. And I'll tell you why in the service portion. SERVICE: From the moment I arrived I could tell all the customers there were regulars. I could hear them be greeted on first name basis. And I was not discriminated against it being my first time here. I got to choose where we sat. Service was prompt and friendly. They treated my dog like a princess. They brought her water, food and a bed! All without being asked. Food for her was comped and all the staff came by and chatted with us and made sure we had everything we needed. If you have a dog you know that despite people even liking dogs you always get this kind of discriminatory vibe. But they welcomed us back any time and told us they loved having us by. I can why many people return. I can tell they remember their customers and take great pride in making them feel welcomed. Overall we were taken care of and had a wonderful experience. I will definitely be coming back here.

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    Euro burgers is da bomb. Flavorful and juicy. It's well portioned to save half for later or for two.

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    Loved my food, beautiful service and servers, and a nice quiet vibe I wonder how the lunch hour is.

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    I had fish and chips. They were very good. Excellent and friendly service. Will return again.

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    Don't care for the reception we received when we came to have breakfast and we're rudely turned away because we had dogs.

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    Food is great and service is excellent we have eaten there for few years very clean and happy

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    4 years ago

    Portions are great, food is delicious, service is personable and ambience is cozy. This is the best restaurant in the area !!

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    Great food, fast, very nice employees. Clean. Have been twice. Good experience both times.

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