East Lake Cafe in East Lake - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We have been coming here for years and we have a great experience with every visit. The food is fresh and delicious. You can tell they take the time to use quality ingredients like fresh lettuce, tomatoes etc. There is such a great variety as well as gluten free options. This is truly a hidden gem in East Lake.

Great place for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Try the sandwich and soup combo, the Texas Grilled Cheese and Chili was amazing!

Great food, prices and service!

Small, but service is good. Food was very good.

Tucked into a quiet corner of the shopping plaza this was a good stop for us to get out of the rain. We shared a bacon waffle with two eggs over easy. Cooked perfectly and kindly served on our own plates. Waiter was a kind young lady who promptly asked how our food was and provided refills on iced tea. Thank you!

Geraldine and the rest of the staff is always so welcoming. whenever Chris is there he stops by to say hello whenever he is in. The food is always cooked fresh and served with a smile. Nice family owned restaurant.

Great food and friendly service! Banna Foster French toast and County Fried Steak and Eggs. Chefs kiss!

God awful experience. First visit and last visit there. Frazzled waitress, incorrect cold Benedict order, incorrect tab total I paid just to get the heck out of there. No management to even complain to.

I fell in love with this cafeshop. Everything is warm and friendly, and the food is delicious

Overall nice local cafe, Food is great. Service is okay, because its awkward because I know people that work here from my school, and the atmosphere is all right. The bathroom is very tight and cramped.

Ordered the lobster Benedict and folks let me just say there is more then meets the eye. Their using FAKE lobster meat. I repeat FAKE FAKE FAKE or (imitation) lobster meat. Call it whatever you like but I find this embarrassing on their part. It's pretty sad I go out to eat and I have to ask myself if what I ordered is genuine. I've had a lot of imitation crab meat in my day and I can't say it's that but it's gotta be close. I've had a lot of lobster in my day from Maine to the warm water lobsters and I've never had lobster meat taste like that. Soft and no texture. I would bet my left kidney. Fake lobster meat. Very disappointed. Will not return.

Ordered delivery for mother's day. Food was delivered on time and included updates. Food was delicious, great portions, and would go back again

Staff was pleasant enough when they were present but mostly just seemed rushed/distracted. Food came out and my sandwich was not how I ordered it. Waiter stated he would discount on the bill which did not happen. One item was returned for being bad (spoiled) and still charged for it. No refill offered on my drink. The food I did eat was decent but not enough to return again.

If you are looking for a local delicious breakfast this is the place. Delicious and simple, recommended!

Food was great. Well balanced price/quality. Nick is a great server. This is our first time eating breakfast. We've enjoyed lunch before. We look forward to returning!

Great food but expensive for breakfast

What a great find! The food was good and our server was wonderful. Excited to have a new "go to" in my neighborhood.

Well atmosphere great personable staff. And cant forget about the great food.

Staff was awesome!! Food was great. The fish & chips, grilled cheese and tomato soup tasted homemade. Staff were attentive and each of them just did what needed to be done not just their own tables. Friendly, great food. Breakfast options looked really good as well.

Great food in a comfortable cafe. The perfect neighborhood café.

Love this place! Eggs Benedict with spinach, avocado and tomato was the best I’ve ever had. Delicious crepes too!! Can’t wait to come back :)

My brother introduced invited me to this restaurant. As I understand it, the restaurant has been around for many years. My Cobb salad was tasty, and the portion was large. The service was above average. I can see why they have been able to remain in business for a long time.

Yummy breakfast. First time here. It was slow but staff very attentive.

Great food and fairly priced. The staff are all friendly and pleasant.

A hometown atmosphere with a wide variety of menu options the East lake cafe never fails. The staff is wonderful, super friendly, and efficient! Crowded on the weekends because it is a local favorite!

Excellent breakfast spot. Food and service were fantastic

1st visit I will frequent this business .

This place is great a bit pricey but we'll worth the money and food

Went to check this place out with my mom and a friend. I made a reservation online, but didn't need to on a Sunday morning at 10. The outside seating area is pretty nice. It's quiet, spacious and not right next to a parking lot. We were able to order drinks as we were seated. On the website, it states that mimosas and bloody mary's were BOGO on Saturday and Sunday. NOT THE CASE! The food was pretty good and there's a wide variety to choose from. The service the entire time was absolutely HORRIBLE though. We never got refills, an item was dropped and not replaced until I flagged someone down, and we had to go in to pay and get boxes. I'd go back, but only if there is better service.

This breakfast place feels like home, all of the employees are soo sweet and work really well together. Laura was our server twice and Geraldine was one too, both of them were absolutely awesome and friendly. We are also taken extra care of by nick, Anna, and Amanda several of times when the servers were busy or just because they walked past us. Definitely a big recommendation

Pancakes taste it really good. But the sausage had, like no flavor and the corn beef hair was very salty.

I had East Lake Cafe cater a staff breakfast and they were a hit. Everyone was pleased with the food, set up and being prompt. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend.

I love this place! I've been coming for a while now, and the food is always great! One of the things that stands out is the Kahwa coffee they serve... one of my favorite roasters in the area. Great selection for both breakfast and lunch and a weekly special menu. The staff are some of the best in the area. Today is National Cheeseburger Day, so I went with the Grilled Cheese Burger! 2 grilled cheese sandwiches of your choice on sourdough, with an 8 Oz burger in the middle!

Our group of 10 ladies all enjoyed their food. The wait staff was very kind and attentive. They heard us sing Happy Birthday and blessed us with delicious desserts to share. We will recommend this restaurant and will certainly return.

Stopped in for breakfast I had the classic eggs and bacon with toast on the side and potatoes it was very good. My wife had a Reuben which had a very good taste.

This Cafe is hands down, the BEST in the area! East Lake Cafe is not only known for the quality and tasty dishes but also the family- like staff. From the greeting at the door, to the table service, and out the door as you pay your bill, you receive the upmost caring and superb service! Not only do I make it in for dine- in but I always grab to-go on my work days. Definitely a must go for great breakfast and lunch dishes! 5 STARS!

Laura was a breath of fresh air. Great conversation and service. SR-71

Layout is ridiculous. servers too busy to notice you. couldn’t even get my check to pay. Had breafast, coffee tastes burnt. home fries were gross, not cooked very well at all. couldn’t eat them. noticed other people left their potatoes uneaten too. I have been here before and it was ok. but after today this will be the last place i go when there are just so many other places that even if bad are better.

Always wonderful service and delicious food! We are here most weekends and it never disappoints!

This is one of our favorite places! Always great service and great food!

We had lunch twice in a couple of days. It us very convenient to where we live. The staff is very friendly. On this visit I especially liked their Chicken Salad with Mustard. Grilled cheese and burgers were a hit too. This is a truly local eatery and can get very busy on certain days -especially weekends. They have inside and outside seating. Only open for breakfast and lunch. My negative comment is going the bathroom the hallway needs some cleaning and TLC.

Definitely not rated as one of our top breakfast places . Not sure what was up with the coffee today , but it was horrendous!

Servers were not very attentive and food was just okay for breakfast.

This restaurant should consider using "Too Good To Go" helps eliminate food waste and brings in new customers who use the app.

Food is great! Staff is efficient & friendly.

Great food and will go back. We had shrimp and grits, BLT, and Cuban sandwich.

The East Lake Cafe is awesome!! Great food, great staff, and comfortable too. Try the mediterranean omelet or the Frittata!

One of the best tomato basil soups Ive ever had.

Food was just average but priced above average and portions are small for the price.

Lovely experience and good food at very low prices as usual.

10/10 quickly became my favorite breakfast spot in the area. The food is phenomenal, the service is friendly, and the setting is beautiful. Highly recommended eating here as much as possible

We are regulars here and it is because of Geraldine. She makes this place run! She is cheery, delightful and has customer service unmatched in our area.

A quiet place with superb food and service

It’s a gem!! Amazing food!!! Waitress very polite and gentle!!

Fast and friendly service. Food was great!

I been eating here for many years. I love sitting outside and eating it’s just so relaxing. The food has always been good. Today I had a Breakfast Skillet and it was really delicious. I don’t mind the price at all because there’s not many places in Palm Harbor Florida or in Oldsmar Florida where you can have a good breakfast and sit outside and enjoy the air. That’s exactly what I like! And I love this Side of Palm Harbor the Best! The Boot Ranch Area is really Nice!! It’s Clean and Beautiful! First Class Area!

We’ve been here twice for breakfast in the last week! The patio is dog friendly. Waitresses are friendly and the food is prepared fast! I’ve tried the San Bernardino omelet and breakfast quesadilla. The omelet was definitely my fave! The home fries were flavored just right. I tried a bite of my boyfriend’s pancakes which we’re light and fluffy. I think they had a hint of vanilla. Delish! The iced coffee tasted burnt. No complaints other than that. We will be back to try lunch next time!

Great place for lunch. I always eat outside. Great food, good service and convenient location. Great salads and relax atmosphere.

I travel and eat out a lot and this is the top 5 best experiences I've ever had. Not only did each waitress come up asking if I needed anything and was very timely, but everyone was so friendly and nice. I had the eggs Benedict and it was delicious! 5 stars and would recommend to family or friends o

Best breakfast spot I've been to in a long time.

This place is a hidden gem with friendly, staff always very nice ,fantastic lobster Benedict absolutely delicious! And they don’t just give you a little small cup of Joe. It’s a huge cup to get your day started. Great place to go for breakfast or lunch you definitely will not be disappointed.

Great service and very good food.

The food and service are outstanding. Always comes out fast and hot. My favorite local restaurant. You can eat inside or out on the spacious patio.

I haven't even left the restaurant yet and if I didn't leave a review I wouldn't be able to give credit where credit is due by far the best eats we have had in a while. Quick friendly service food do not take long to arrive on our table and the food was amazing. Great job Eastlake Cafe, we will be back next time we are down from Michigan 👍

Lots of outdoor seating, dog friendly, fast service!

Great food for brunch. High-quality offerings are not overly expensive, and the food is delivered promptly. Large portions, fresh fruit, and vegetables make everything perfect. Wide selection of options for most tastes.

1st waitress was unfriendly. I felt I was bothering her to tell you the truth. The grits were the most bland I ever had in my entire life they could have flavored it up. The shrimp was pretty tasty that was on the grits. 1st cup of coffee was pretty lousy, but when they brewed a fresh pot that coffee was really pretty good.

Great place to stop and get a quick bite

Service was poor, food was worse. But they had fresh fruit 👍🏻

Gross food and bad service. We were ignored by the lone waitress for a long time after we entered the establishment we almost left but she finally told us we could seat ourselves anywhere. The decor is very outdated. We were treated to the smells of something burning in the kitchen while we waited for our meal. My waffle was tough and undercooked. There was no flavor in any ingredient, even the syrup was somehow bland. My partner's meal was also bland. The waitress never came to check on us until we were ready for the check, THEN she asked "how was everything?" Too late to do anything about it. 🙄

Great food. Fast and nice service. We had Geraldine. She was fantastic. ♥️ Thank you ♥️

Good food, good service. Will go again.

I am a Foodie !! I do hereby name this place to be the best in the business for breakfast !!

We always enjoy the food and service at this restaurant.

Very disappointed with this breakfast. SO expensive 😱 $5.95 for a cappuccino and $12.75 for 2 eggs and 2 small bacon slices with 2 floury pancakes (in addition, the prices of drinks are not written on the card, you discover when checking out!) Staff barely friendly. Too bad this restaurant what a pity its because the location has great value.

Best place to eat in town ether for a nice home cooked breakfast or simply a cup of delicious coffee, lunch dishes are great as well good food at a great price staff are top notch in my book!

One of the best in town! Definitely a great experience!

Awesome service. Food fantastic. Only con..bathroom could use some work.

Great breakfast place with lots of variety

However I would like to see the prices a little bit affordable because they are a little too high for several items. The place is clean and neat and the service is really good and kudos to this restaurant.

Says online open and when i called that the restaurant is open at 7am everyday. Called 4 times after 7am and NO ANSWER. Then called a few minutes later and someone kept hanging up on me. Way to go. First time calling and was going to ve our first time trying the restaurant. Didn't even have to order to see YOUR QUALITY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. Wish I could give NO STARS. Very bad first impression guys! Way not to go!

Great food delish!! Big quantities. Outdoor seating. I wish they were open longer because I love them!

“ Warning“ ladies the firemen eat here a lot👍 It was our first time here at the café as we’re waiting for a meal was reading the reviews and cannot believe some of these one star reviews😱 yeah, outside area is very neat and clean. The inside of the restaurant is neat and clean. All staff members a polite clean the service is constantly being speeding the food was fresh, hot and enjoyable the bathrooms are very clean we found the food Very delicious and a great change form the other places we have been to. It is an upscale place so your prices will be higher but you pay for quality, especially location location👍 we are planning on coming back in the future❤️

Delicious Food, friendly staff, excellent experience overall!!! thanks Laura for your above and beyond great service! 🙌

Food is delicious. The service is Great!

The food is great, the staff is attentive. This is my favorite morning spot, thank you

One of these days I’ll get a photo of the food. But it’s so good that as soon as gets to the table, I forget about photo and just dig in. Also, I’d tell you how great the waitress was but we didn’t have one… we had ALL of them. Every single person that walks by your table is ready to help you. I REALLY like this place. Great good and even better service!!!

Eat with my parents here every other Tuesday . Service is pretty great

Amanda is amazing at the cafe! She's the best hostess I ever had! Food was delicious too! I had a Cobb salad from there and it was really good!

Food is always amazing and the staff is super friendly. We never have to wait for a table. The quiche is my absolute favorite!!

The service is prompt, the food comes out quick and great, nice little brunch spot.

First time here for Father's Day. Very busy!!! Wonderful service and great food. Can't wait to go back!!

I had a amazing breakfast! First time here I just googled breakfast near me and chose here and very glad I did . I was greeted immediately drinks quick and food was out in less than 10 min! My food was the right temperature and cooked to perfection! I have been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and this place definitely WOWED ME! Thank u Glenda for your wonderful service. N hats off to the breakfast chef

Great food, quick and service. Will definitely come back. Also, try the crepes they're delicious.

Love this place! Delicious food and prompt, friendly service. Crepes are trés bien

Family feel. Friendly. Great food, great prices. No frills. Perfect.

Breakfast here. 2 Scambled eggs 2 toast, tomato, 2 coffees. 18dollars each. For a breakfast??? Eggs were average, toast was on plate, buttered and soggy, more like bread than toast. Bill was unreadable, some unintelligible scribbles, maybe code? No coffee refills offered, service was less than average, server was uncommunicative, probably because Service charge was included but amount not shown.

Clean restaurant, attentive and kind servers, and well prepared food.

Huge menu with a few vegetarian options. Nice staff and quality food. Good options for inside or outside covered seating. Breakfast any time is nice!

Very good food with prompt, friendly service. I got the Quiche Lorraine with an apple cinnamon muffin and fresh fruit. I liked that you could customize what fruit you got, since I have several fruit allergies. The muffin was delicious! My cousin finished every bite of her eggs benedict and my husband enjoyed his sausage biscuit breakfast. It was nice to have the option to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather.