City Cafe
| Address: | 113 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA |
| Phone: | +1 615-893-1303 |
| Site: | citycafemurfreesboro.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 6AM–2PM 6AM–2PM 6AM–2PM 6AM–2PM 6AM–2PM 6AM–2PM Closed |
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Z. Lother
Let me start by saying that I like City Cafe. Not necessarily because of the food--which I will address shortly--but because of its working-class atmosphere, its honest character, and most importantly its historical significance. Its a great place to go drink coffee and read the paper. As for the food, I must admit Ive only had breakfast items: omelets, breakfast plates, and biscuit sandwiches. The common component amongst those items being eggs, which is the main topic of this exposé. Oftentimes, when eating an omelet or breakfast plate, I am reminded of comments by the late, great Jesco White: "I took the butcher knife and put it up to her neck. I said if you wanna live to see tomorrow, you better start fryin them eggs a lil bit better than what youre fryin em. Im tired of eatin sloppy, slimy eggs." Now, on the surface this seems to be a little brutal, but for me, its less about the butcher knife and more about the eggs. On multiple occasions I have received an omelet that wasnt quite done. I would cut into it and would find small globules of translucent egg here and there. The same occurs when I ask for over-medium on my breakfast plate. The bacon egg and cheese biscuits have always been delicious though. Again, despite that, I will continue to dine at City Cafe, but if one desires consistent, properly cooked eggs and can stand cigarette smoke, I suggest Wall Street. Cheers!
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Jared Eaves
I wanted to like this. Admittedly the people around us were very loud and hindered our experience (not the restaurants fault). We sat for almost 15 minutes before we got drinks or menus. She came by a few times but kept forgetting to bring the menus with her. Then we tried to order and she forgot her pad so that was delayed as well. Overall, the food was pretty good. The place just seemed a little dirty and the waitress had something resembling pink eye. She was very nice, but I might have put her in the back until it cleared up.
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Matthew Johnston
Lustful, empty, and fleeting... their double cheeseburgers are literally two cheeseburgers, and their fries are 2 dollars. The staff is their the coffee mugs are new often the sound of society creeps into my cold ears. The sound of the dish boy in the back left me with hope and desire to be better in society. The fans symbolic of my digestion system after eating their grease filled burgers, but overall pretty good.
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Jared Shepler
Really needs some updates, but a nice old-fashioned mom and pop dinner. Prices are low, service is slow, and food quaity is not the greatest. You get the sence of their not there for the money anymore. Hence the slow and sometimes dismisive service. I stop every now and again, I enjoy supporting local businesses, but not going to more than a few times a year.
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Charles Martin
I am sitting the place now for 10 minutes. Got a drink. The place not busy. I have not ordered yet. And the one who is waitressing has not came over to place my order. I had a great experience for lunch. But if you want good service in the morning. It will not happen. When she finnaly gets here i am going to pay for my drink and walk out
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Stephen Hemingson
Historic diner on the square. City Cafe is timeless in that people will always need a place to go get food that tastes like your momma made it for a reasonable price. Bottomless coffee from actual coffee cups is a rarity that makes this our favorite place for a good meal.
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Rollin Kellogg
The City Cafe has new owners and a new menu. Recent reviews of the restraunt by the Daily News Journal and local food critics have been fantastic. Come and visit the City Cafe and say hi to the new owners Tami and Teresa.
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Andy Vaughn
One of my local favorites. I almost always see someone I know. I typically go for breakfast, which is always good. I cant speak for the other menu items, but I sure it wont let you down.
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Gaundi Gibby
Me and my friends from Central magnet walk down here to eat when ever we get a chance, the food is delicious, the servers are friendly, and we can afford the prices.
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Teri
Great little homecooking place. Seat yourself Local favorite. Absolutely Love their breakfast! Be aware it can get very busy but its worth it. Very affordable too
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Daniel Sao Joao
Visiting from NC. Love local breakfast stops and try to avoid going to chains. This place has great food, good staff, and reasonable prices. Very much worth it.
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david davies
my first breakfast in years, i get egg, bacon, 1 biscuit, small pancade, cofee and it was 10$ the waitress was awful in explaining the menu to me.
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A Private User
How do you mess up a grilled cheese sandwich? Too greasy, burnt and the cheese was of low quality. I used to love this place, but never again.
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cal hyland
Very relaxed with excellent food. Casual pace. Old world charm. Not at all like those sterile chains or fast food places. Highly recommend.
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A Private User
So sad this place is closed. I use to go there with my mother. Food was good and always a great experience.
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James Wood
This place is a locals spot for a great breakfast, but everyone is welcome. Be sure to get some pancakes.
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Talijah Russell
Lake of customer services is apparent , also food not the quality you would expect from a local meat&3
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Ken Hreha
Cozy, home town mom-and-pop restaurant. A nice change from the ultra commercialized chain restaurants.
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Samantha Phurrough
Always delicious and service is so sweet. Prices are great as well! Very inexpensive! And omg dessert!
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Melissa Pompilius
The food is great, restrooms clean. Coffee could use some help, and real cream would be a good start.
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Nadina Medlin
Good service and food right before closing time! Beans and cornbread and fried bologna cant be beat!
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John Felice
My favorite type of small home town cafe. Good food at a good price. Its worth your time.
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A Private User
Wow. Any restaurant whod remove a Review instead of addressing a Concern totally sucks.
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Chris Gamlin
Great service, lots of food, and very reasonable prices. What more can you ask for?
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Joann Willis
Great Food, try to get there and enjoy it at least twice a week or every chance I get.
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Yolanda Torres
Great home town Cafe. Good people and great food. You definitely get want you pay for.
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Paul Smith
Best food prices in Murfreesboro. Food quality is fantastic. Service is always great.
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John Cavin
Really good food. incredible rolls. Meat and 3. Just off the square in Murfreesboro.
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Nick Fotopoulos
The food is average. Not bad, not amazing, but the service and prices cant be beat.
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Jennifer McClelland
There food was out standing and there services was on point I will be back soon
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Ashley Thompson
Amazing food. Service was great, and friendly. Pricing is very reasonable.
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Bruce Comer Jr
Food is ok. Sometimes they run out of menu items later in the lunch rush.
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Kelly Renard
Great place for a home cooked meal, coffee and friends. Terrific service.
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Alex Kenney
Great little cafe on the square with both breakfast and lunch menus
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Neil Smith
Great food, people, comfortable atmosphere and FLUFFY BISCUITS!
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Alfred Gordon
Rustic, old time atmosphere, home-style food. Great desserts.
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Archie Arroyo
Great food. Really fresh. Great service. Family environment.
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karen satterfield
Its perfect. Been eating here since forever. Locals fave.
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Todd Livingston
Excellent southern country food with friendly service.
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carrie mercer
Wonderful food, very friendly people. I love it here
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valerie thompson
Ordered two different lunches and got the same food!
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Will Ward
Good place for breakfast with a classic sooner feel
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Daniel Woodard
Not like the old city cafe...but still good food.
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Dorothy Holloway
Too much salt in all the food. Will not be back.
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Tom Arnett
Featured on an episode of Chrisley Knows Best!
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Daniel Sellers
Best breakfast around. Service could be better
