
About Real Food Cafe
Classic, bustling daytime-only diner with a broad American menu plus daily specials.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"Hot waitress...serving up excellent food. Well worth a stop if you haven't already visited. We had breakfast 😋. Did I mention the hot waitress?"
"We loved this place! Went for corned beef hash and it did not disappoint us. We will be back to try other menu items! Very casual diner feel."
"I’ve visited this restaurant several times, and my overall rating would be a solid 4/5. Each visit has been enjoyable, with a few highlights and minor areas for improvement. Parking: Parking is street-based, but I’ve usually found a spot without much trouble. While this may vary depending on the time of day, it hasn’t been a significant inconvenience. Wait Times: The wait times are generally reasonable, especially when I visit after 11 a.m. I can’t speak to the experience earlier in the day, but later visits have been smooth and hassle-free. Service: The staff are friendly overall and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. On several occasions, they’ve gone above and beyond by offering pastries to-go when we’ve dined close to closing time—a thoughtful touch that’s much appreciated. Food Quality: The food has consistently been fresh and served quickly, which I value. Their chocolate chip pancakes are a standout item and a personal favorite. However, I do wish they offered flavored lattes in addition to flavored black coffee, as this would elevate the drink options. Overall Experience: This restaurant combines good service, fresh food, and a friendly vibe, making it a spot I would recommend to others. While there’s room for small enhancements—like expanding the drink menu—it remains a reliable choice for a satisfying meal."
"Our order was $50 and it could’ve been better. Sausage and gravy wasn’t good. Then noticed my California Benedict was saturated, in that sauce that SHOULD be in a separate container. Like, come on… Not only that, English muffin wasn’t even toasted and it was spoiled. Didn’t eat NONE of it. You’ve got avocado with that California, why mix the two like that? It’s too much and should be customers dipping choice. Sauce was nasty anyways."
"Real Food has a nice homey feel to it, and has nice bright pastel colors adding to its diner feel. The staff is friendly and attentive, and prices aren’t too bad. I had the monster omelet during my visit and it was delicious. I could smell my raisin toast coming before I saw it, which was nice. This is my first visit to this location, but I’ve been to Real Food’s other locations in the past. It’s always been a great place to grab a bite to eat."
"Went on a Friday evening around 5:30pm. Place was crowded but was able to get a table for 4 people right away. Had a 3-person band playing music which..."
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