A hole in the wall hidden gem! This hidden local restaurant is absolutely fantastic and adorable. If you are looking for a place to hang or a date night place, this is the spot for you. They have outdoor seating with a roof deck and live music as well. Check out their Instagram page to see the details for live music and the menu as I was told they change certain menu options. When it came to the food, WOW! Everyone in my party absolutely loved their plates. So much flavor with every bite and everything tastes home made. I'm surprised this place isn't more well known! Definitely will be back again 10/10 the service was also really good and the chef even came out to check on us and ask how the food was. She recommended several dessert option but we had no space in our bellies because all dishes were big portions! Definitely have to come back to try the dessert and other options! read more

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This was my second time here that I wasn't completely satisfied. Service was great. We were seated right away and we had our waitress at our table taking our drink orders and letting us know of the daily specials which all looked like great choices. The atmosphere is like a warm cozy home feeling with indoor and outdoor comfortable seating, but unfortunately some of the seating is right next to others, and ours was like that. I wasn't comfortable with that. I ordered the vegetable angle hair pasta and the vegetables were very fresh and it was a large serving size and reasonably priced but unfortunately it was bland and without a lot of flavors. I am not sure if I will give this place another try. I would prefer to try other local places. read more

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Love this place where the locals know just how good it is. The food is delicious comfort food and amazing portions, the service is excellent and ambiance is eclectic and so cozy and fun. This is one of my fav places. Good food and specials, good cocktails and the sweet tea is sooooooooo delicious! read more

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Cute spot and great service by the server, Tiffany, but the main course fell short. The broccoli appetizer was great! The shrimp one had more bread slices than shrimp, and in spite of that the flavors were great! The main course that was hyped up was the fried chicken. Unfortunately, it was an epic fail. The chicken was separated from the coating and the flavor of the chicken itself was like a lemon chicken piccata. I'm not sure how a simple dish can be ruined, but it was. The sweet potato fries were undercooked and the sautéed vegetables were decent. I'm not sure if I would drive that far again to eat there, but I would give it another try if I lived close by. The peach cobbler was very nice so my overall rating was a 2.5 for the food and a 5 for the service. Enjoy! read more

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Delicious, tasty, terrific atmosphere! The staff was incredibly kind and sweet! Lots of daily specials as well. I sat outside and had the great company of some of the cats come by. They really don't bother you, but I would love love to be bothered by them because I love them! They treat the cats very well and take good care of them. Also, they are all adoptable by the way! Overall, the restaurant is amazing, fantastic and a place I will come to more often now that I have finally discovered it. The food was so fresh and delivered fast to our table. I can't wait to go eat there again. if you want a fresh place in Homestead that serves delicious food and drinks, you have got to try this place! read more

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Impatient waitresses (especially at night), pretty unfriendly until it's time for the check. Cats everywhere. Food ok, wonderful cakes.

What a cool spot. Food was yummy and the service was good. They are now open on Sundays and have a select brunch menu which has good options to choose from. They have homemade desserts too. read more

White Lion Cafe - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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The food and service were amazing!!! It's such a cute little house. I definitely recommend.

I love the food there. I've been going there for a long time not as often as I would like. The food is fresh, a great variety of dishes, delicious desserts. Service is good and ambiance is pleasant. read more

The best hidden gem in Homestead, the service outstanding, please visit you will not regret it

A most unwelcoming environment. We were recently on a 100 mile bicycle trip to the Keys and decided to stop here for lunch. We arrived at 11a and saw that it was advertised as open. We rode into the parking lot on the west side and entered the back patio with our bicycles through the open entrance. There were no guests at this time, so I went inside to inquire about service. I apparently surprised the staff as I overheard a 'WTF is he doing here comment from the kitchen' and was immediately told that they were closed, but when she looked at the clock said, 'Oh, I guess we're open'. It was 11:05am. We asked if we could sit outside since we had our bicycles and were told ok. Once we get to the patio, we were asked to move the bikes so we don't block any tables. Fair enough request, and she suggests near a railing away from the table, but then says she needs to call the manager to see if we can have the bikes there. It's then suggested that we move the bikes to the back near the kitchen entrance where employees park their bikes, totally out of sight. We are also told that we need to go through the front entrance and not the back. At this point there are no other guests except for us. The impression was that we were not welcome to be there and they were not ready to prep and serve. At this point we decided it was best to find another option. In addition to bicycling, I am active with several large motorcycle riding groups and this location was on the destination list. At this point I have to say this place is 'Off the List'. read more

Sadly disappointed & I see 3 Health Violations. My mom's favorite lunch spot, so she recommended it for my husband's birthday dinner. We made reservations because of all the popular reviews. He ordered the 14 oz Rib Eye Steak w/ Shrimp Scampi cooked Medium. This was not 14oz - maybe 6-7oz, and it was Rare and submerged in lemon juice. The Shrimp was good just no garlic. My mom & I ordered a dish called "Mother's Wish"; Lobster, Scallops, and Shrimp atop bed of Angel Hair & Spinach with a Cheesy Cream Sauce. My mom instantly made comments about the dish drowning in sauce, and went hunting for the Scallops. At $35. a plate you think you'll find at least one. Never found the Lobster in either plate, 1 dime size piece of scallop in hers, and lovely Shrimp with overcooked Angel Hair. I guess the fresh spinach at the bottom was for texture? However the sauce was tasteless white sauce and poured thickly over the entire plate. Once we were done with our shrimp, we were all 3 of us poking forks through our meals to find something to eat. When a server came over, my mom was too embarrassed to say anything, as was my husband- but knowing this and the fact we would be billed a minimum of $35 a plate, I had to say something. I explained, "that with all the reviews and my mom's praises, maybe our expectations were too high? But our dishes were absent scallops and lobster, too much sauce, which is bland, and my husband's steak is raw, what happened?" The server said, "the Owner was cooking and she was having a tough time" And an older server came just then and asked, "what we'd like to replace it with ?" But with the knowledge that it's a cook that is absent- who wants to experiment? Strangely, both servers left looking insulted. The older one came back with to-go containers, and said they would credit us one meal. We have dogs, so mom & husband boxed theirs. I took a picture of the Rib Eye that was titled as 14oz, but you can see the thickness would not represent that title, nor would cooked Medium. You can imagine how many times my mom apologized. And I know we were not the only disappointed customers March 16th, unless they had the corned beef dish, those folks looked satisfied, but then that's a hard dish to mess up. We didn't order it because mom's making it for us Sunday the 17th. I've only ever given a one star review once before and I was not going to review at all, until I saw the Health Violations. read more

White Lion Cafe - Supposed to be Rib Eye 14oz cooked Medium. It's thin and Rare. Taking home for the dogs. - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

After 4 years we tried the White Lion Cafe for dinner once again. The food as always is plentiful and delicious home cooked food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The difference this time was there was not 100 cats roaming around you and handful of cat food in every corner or on the tables which was a nice welcome this time compared to last time. The service was impecable and we look forward to returning again real soon. read more

This place is around the corner from my office. My staff comes here all the time. I have never had a bad meal, everything is fresh and you can customize it anyway you want, the cookies are the size of your head and so good! I get their salads all the time. My favorite is the Philly chicken sandwich !! So good! read more

White Lion Cafe - Philly chicken and pasta salad - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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My favorite restaurant in all of Homestead!!! The Atmosphere especially outside dining is heavenly!!!! The food is always succeeds our Expectations!!! Add entertainment, 10 Stars on my Review!!!! read more

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Came here for lunch. Had the spiked iced tea as a drink. Simply delicious. As for the meal had A great cheese steak sandwich was very good. Give the place a try for lunch on your way to the keys or visiting homestead. Service was excellent read more

Such a sweet spot! Food was great! Services a tad slow but the food was so good we didn't care. Got nice glasses of cold Sauvignon blanc to go with our shrimp appy. The mahi dinner was excellent and the tenderloin cooked exactly as requested. Side of mashed and some veggies and we were happy. Nice kitties come to visit. read more

So we decided that we didn't want to deal with going to Wynwood, Coral Gables or any of the usual place and headed south. This is an old homestead house turned into a restaurant and has been around for years. If you live north it's worth the drive. All our meals were generous in portion and delicious. The entertainment was a great guy on a guitar and was sat and sang and had a wonderful time. Looking for something different? This is a definite place to check out. read more

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Great surprise. Great menu. Great staff I had the Grilled Dolphin and Lynn had Chicken Salad Platter. Our sides were Potato Salad and fresh fruit. Excellent. Everything is homemade. Loved this place read more

White Lion Cafe - Top is the Chicken Salad Platter with Pasta Salad and Fruit. Bottom is the Shaw Nee Fish Sandwich ( dolphin) with Potato Salad - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Always good food specials are delicious. Desserts are incredible and the staff is always friendly and courteous.

This is a quaint little restaurant and the inside area is full of antiques. The food is good and the servers are very friendly. There's a large outdoor section and a full bar. The only downside to this place is that it is only open on Friday nights for dinner, they are usually only open until 3 PM doing the rest of the week read more

Very nice band playing on Saturday, but food service was below expectations in all ways... took forever to prepare the food, they missed a plate and quality was below average. read more

My sister and I stopped in for dinner, and it was great. The food was delicious and well priced and the service was quick and very nice. This place is one spot. read more

Great food, awesome service and homey atmosphere. A fun place to visit in Homestead. Make sure to follow your GPS because it's in a hidden spot. Unfortunately I couldn't give them a five (and I hate when people do this) but if you are allergic or simply don't like cats - don't go because they are everywhere and definitely don't sit outside during mosquito season because you won't be able to enjoy the spectacular food because you'll be too busy slapping and scratching. read more

AMAZING! My husband got the fried chicken and he's still telling everyone how good it was. I got some shrimp, pasta dish that was very tasty and not overwhelmingly filling like in other places. For appetizers we got the shrimp, VERY spicy- keep that in mind if ordering it. The service was great. The decoration inside where we sat was very interesting. You can also sit outside. read more

I had the best experience at White Lion Cafe. They are following all Covid-19 protocols. The staff is very friendly and had great recommendations. They have specials of the day and they bring the board right to your table. We ordered salads under $15 each. This is a hidden gem in homestead and I will definitely be back for more dining occasions. read more

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Have not eaten here in many years Stopped by for lunch Meatloaf does not come with gravy as advertised it comes with Au Ju . Because the meatloaf is so dry after it has been reheated on the grill too( you can see the marks) it needs real gravy. So does the mashed potatoes Kids liked the hamburger and the grilled chicken sandwich but the French fries need some seasoning salt they suggested. We will be back to try something different!! Service was good read more

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Excellent fresh food and excellent service. Will come back again to eat their Philly steak sandwich. read more

Always amazing. The brisket was great my wife had the hog fish and it was better. Ended with the brownie and ice cream yum

We went for a birthday party (small party). They were happy to accommodate us and our needs. The food was good, the staff was friendly and we would definitely visit again. read more

Funky little place off the beaten path, loved it! Unique, very homey, friendly. Everything very fresh, like we would cook at home. Warning, HUGE portions! We had the clams appetizer, garlicky and excellent! I had the blackened prime rib special, very good! read more

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Excellent menu, excellent service, great vibe and music ! Greta place for date night or family outing

The White Lion Café was a spot I found completely on accident, but definitely some place I would tell people to try. It kind of has that feel of a country cabin. Like that aunt everyone has that decorates from Kirkland and Cracker Barrel. Am I the only one with that aunt? The feel of the place, to me, is home. The men's restroom is set up like a man cave; full of superhero signage and a working stop light. There's mouthwash there as well for that after meal kiss. The portions are huge. I got the pasta bowl which was noodles with literally every (fresh) vegetable possible. It was enormous. You could add chicken to it, which I did, but honestly, it was so large I really didn't need to. The vegetables tasted like they were picked from the garden that day. The drink cups were huge, which is always a plus to me. The service was great. Very friendly and welcoming, again, I feel like they want you to feel like you're eating your meal in their kitchen. It's such a cute spot. Perfect for a date or a nice family get together. There is both indoor and outdoor seating for those great Miami nights. It's a bit of a drink unless you live in South Miami, but it's kind of worth it. read more

White Lion Cafe - Garden plate. - American Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Place was beautifully decorated, great ambiance. Outdoor and indoor seating. Enjoyed visiting the resident cats. Good food and great service. Would definitely return when in the area. read more

Food is amazing. I love this place. I love the local flare that they have and it's such an old building. That is amazing to see. I love the servers too. They're amazing. read more

Good food in the past. Obvious issues in the kitchen right now. Atmosphere is great! Service is good.

My husband and I were so excited to come here because we had heard such great things about this place! Boy we're disappointed! I'm rating it a 1 because the decor in the place was super cute! Our waitress was terrible! Young and super inexperienced! My husband ordered the medallion steak and not only was it served cold but our waitress never bothered to bring or offer him a steak knife, guess she thought a butter knife would do the trick! My prime rib sandwich was off the specials board and I agree with another review I read they could possibly be trying to get rid of old food, my sandwich was more like a pan con bistec (which I love those) but I wanted prime rib and honey my sandwich was in no way prime rib! I saw a picture of their prime rib online and my sandwich (which I will be posting a pic of) was no prime rib! Our 9 year old ended up getting the steak knife with her club sandwich (what's wrong with this picture) My husband was given my Au jois sauce for my sandwich and when I asked our waitress for bread rolls she just shrugged her shoulders and walked away Not to mention the shrimp appetizer the price is decent but honestly 5 skinny shrimp on a Barbie with 5 lbs of spinach and sautéed mushrooms is just not gonna cut it! Now if you would have added even 10 shrimp (same mini size) then it would have balanced out the 5 lbs of spinach just a lil but for $10.95 I will stick to the shrimp appetizer at Longhorn way better and you get more bang for your buck Overall this place is definitely more fufu than quality, the food is terribly seasoned or lack of any seasoning on some dishes and once again a tiny place where you can hear your neighbors conversation at the table next to you! No offense, but I don't want to hear the lady next to me whining about her calories and how she wants her veggie dish with no pasta for lunch I mean come on!!!!! I for one will sadly not be returning to this whatever the heck you wanna call it place and I live in the Redlands.... read more

I remember when this place opened. It has a crafty menu served in large portions. Outside seating typically doesn't work in Homestead, Florida, especially when paying too dollar for food. I would say the service is below average and so is the food read more

A pet friendly outdoor area is what initially brought us to the white lion cafe. The restaurant is not from the new downtown homestead. The staff was very friendly and helpful with great suggestions. We can't wait to come back and have another wonderful experience. read more

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Great local place in homestead. The inside of this restaurant feels very welcoming and homey. The staffs are great and friendly. Great for lunch read more