East Lake Cafe
| Address: | 3430 E Lake Rd S #3, Palm Harbor, FL 34685, USA |
| Phone: | +1 727-772-0707 |
| Rating: | 3.6 |
| Working: | 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM |
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Jenna Liles
I kept coming back to this restaurant despite the horrible service, because I liked the California Eggs Benedict. However, they have now removed that item from the menu also removing any desire for me to come back. After going inside to be seated, as per their policy, (we learned this lesson the hard way) one of the waitresses said to seat ourselves outside and she would bring us out some menus. After 15 minutes,(yes, I timed it) still no menus. We were able to flag down another server to bring us a menu and finally place our order. After our food was brought out, our waitress disappeared. After waiting another 15 minutes (yes, I also timed this) after we were finished eating for the check I went inside to ask someone to track our server down whose response was "oh I thought I gave it to you already". Dont let the owner try to tell you their poor service is a result of the patrons failing to follow the restaurants policies or that it was it was a one time fluke. I could go on for paragraphs explaining the several occasions we have visited this restaurant and were left feeling like we were an inconvienice to the servers.
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Cherry Dunbar
My husband, my adult daughter and myself had breakfast here on Sunday July 16, 2017. We arrived around 8 am and elected to sit inside. We were greeted immediately and seated quickly. Coffee & water arrived quickly as well. Our server was patient and friendly. It was hands down one of the best breakfasts I have had in the Tampa Bay Area. My daughter loved hers and so did my husband. My choice was the Florentine Benedict (only I substituted sliced avocado for the spinach and it became a California Benedict which I love). One of the nicest things was the pretty presentation of the dishes. Most places just give you the food on the plate without any decoration. Very impressive. Will return soon. Returned today and it was still as good as our first visit. YUM!
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Brad Nicolini
Wish I could give it no stars... Sat with my wife and son for 20 minutes and had to ask for menus. After the little girl silently gave us menus without saying a word and visually having an attitude we proceeded to wait for another 15 minutes without a single person approaching us. Collected our things to leave and someone finally came to us... Yeah how about no I dont feel like giving you my order and waiting who knows how long for my spotty food to come out. This place is so bad the only reason it hasnt tanked yet is because of its location. I actually read the crap reviews but I never have a biased opinion. Well I wish I listened to the reviews cause I wasted an hour of my hungry families life. Place is horrible... Negative stars if I could.
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Kim Hayes
I have been coming here for years and I dont understand why people complain about the service. They have plenty of servers which share all the tables and duties. No-one has ever been rude and it is very clean here. The food is fresh and homemade. I am a food snob and I love this place.They have a very eclectic gourmet menu. There is something for everyone. I know the food must be good as well because I saw a very respected chef from the area eating here with his family and he told me he loves this place for breakfast.
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A Private User
Weve eaten at the East Lake Cafe four times now. We keep returning because the food is tasty, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere is both pleasant and friendly. I am a burger lover, and the cheeseburger here is excellent. Additionally, if you like chocolate you must try the wonderful chocolate cake. My kids (adults themselves) have enjoyed the soup and half sandwich and several wraps with equal satisfaction. We highly recommend this cafe for a delicious meal.
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Susan Foster
Contrary to some criticism...the food was pretty good..... We were a party of 6 including a 2 & 4 year old... It is a long story.....but 2 1/2 hours after we arrive...we ended our meal.... The servers were nice....but after finally being seated it took almost an hour to get our food....the childrens food was brought last..after having to ask.... We counted 6 tables that came and went while we sat... No apologies.
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Dallas Bolton
We just ate here. Service was okay. Everything tasted like it came out of a can or frozen. Pancakes and waffles are bisquik. Eggs were out of a frozen bag. It was okay. But I definitely wont be going back. I wanted cheese in my eggs but they couldnt do it, could only lay it on top some eggs come premade. I like old fashioned cooking, it is not here though.
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Tatianna Balusik
The food is great, albeit hit or miss.... The service alone is enough reason to never come back. Very peculiar staff, not personable or clean. Picked up napkins and silverware off the floor and put it back on the table for my Granny to eat with.... Argued with her over her asking for milk for her coffee.... Do not recommend
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Brittany Kryston
Server was extremely rude! She barely spoke to us, threw our check on the table, and then I had to literally wave my hands in the air to get her attention to get a box after she had already walked by us! The food was good but after the terrible service we will not be back
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David Warner
Been here several times, always had a great experience with staff and food. Love the eggs benny, they poach it firm for me on request. Mimosas also available for a nice brunch experience. I bring friends and family whenever I can!
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Margaret Fischer
The menu is fabulous. And the food to die for! Hidden in a small plaza, it was a pleasant surprise. The Seafood Picatta, on the lunch menu, was absolutely delicious!
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Allison Hayse
Wasnt extremely good but it wasnt bad. Basic club sandwich pasta salad tasted like it came from box. Husband had potato salad, said it wasnt something hed order again.
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Edi Fa
Coffee was very weak and tasted very cheap. Eggs Benedict were under cooked. We found hair in the bowl our creamer was in. But the server was wonderful!
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james le
Wow service really sucks here. The food however is awesome. Would come back if they hired more servers on Sunday...the busiest day of the week for them.
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Anthony Compston
The food was horrible, the prices were way too high for food a 3 year old could cook, and the service sucked. Better off going to McDonalds.
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Judith Botts
First and last visit for me. Food was good but too expensive. Wait staff are too intrusive and loud music made this an unpleasant experience.
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Rachel Knieriem
My husband had the Western omelet and I had the SW wrap. Both were very good and came out very quickly, the service was fine too.
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Jose Kuhn
The services was great but our omelets were ok. With both of our omelets, the eggs were a bit dry and slightly over cooked.
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KOBY POTTER
The food had a very bland taste. The young hostess was rude and non responsive. I would not recommend this place.
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Bruce Hovland
I stop by here when Im in the area. I find it consistent with good food and good folks working there.
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Snalios
Been coming here for almost a year. For a while I would go here every weekend. Food is fantastic!!
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Coleen Jordain
Food was good device was good. A tad pricey for breakfast. But all in all it was good.
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Gene Marshall
Great casual neighborhood cafe. Good food , great service close to home.
