Welcome to Allen Cafe
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302 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 Hotline: (972) 747-0151
Welcome to Allen Cafe, a hidden gem nestled at 302 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002, where hearty American breakfast and brunch classics reign supreme. This unpretentious eatery has made a name for itself among locals and newcomers alike, offering a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Open from the early morning until mid-afternoon, Allen Cafe is the perfect spot to fuel up before a busy day or unwind after a productive weekend.
As you step inside, you're greeted by friendly staff who are dedicated to providing top-notch service. Feedback from countless patrons highlights their excellent service—“quick seating, friendly greeting!” (Joe R.)—a testament to the cafe's commitment to ensuring every visitor feels welcomed and valued.
- Breakfast Highlights: The menu at Allen Cafe features a range of irresistible breakfast items. For example, you can indulge in their Breakfast 2 Eggs & Meat specials—delicious options like eggs paired with turkey bacon or a hearty chicken fried steak, all for reasonable prices ranging from $5.79 to $9.25!
- Griddle Options: Don't miss the fabulous griddle specials, such as their Silver Dollar Pancakes served with whipped butter and maple syrup or the enticing Cinnamon French Toast that has patrons raving about its delightful flavor.
Regulars adore the home fries, seasoned to perfection, and the biscuits and gravy receive high praise, with guests noting them as “excellent” (Jwayne C.). And while some dishes could use a little finesse—like a breakfast burrito that could have a spicier salsa (Joe R.)—the majority of offerings are praised for their nostalgic familiarity, satisfying taste, and value. As one customer aptly puts it: “If you want unpretentious breakfast food, this could be your place” (Lauren D.).
Although the decor might be simple and the ambiance straightforward, the focus here is on comfort and consistent quality. The satisfaction from savory plates piled high beats any Instagram aesthetics. Evening diners may find a staple like the fried catfish or creamy coconut cream pie equally appealing, ensuring a variety of choices that hit the spot while remaining budget-friendly.
In some reviews, customers have shared mixed feelings about specific dishes, noting that despite the fluctuating quality, the all-around experience remains commendable—thanks in part to the attentive staff who are always eager to refill your cup, whether it be coffee, iced tea, or water. As Rachel E. mentioned, “Service is always great,” emphasizing the importance of good service alongside good food.
Allen Cafe stands as a beloved hub for those seeking a fulfilling breakfast, lunch, or brunch option in Allen. With prices that won’t break the bank, a variety of choices, and a dedicated team ready to serve, you’ll want to make your way to this local treasure. Join the crowd of satisfied diners and experience the warmth and flavor that Allen Cafe has to offer!
Great service, great food and Sunday after church no less. A group of 5. Biscuits and gravy excellent.
This a great place to eat and enjoy good southern food at its finest. They open up early and close mid-afternoon. I remember coming here when it was a Dairy Queen in the '80's. The service is always top notch! I have yet to have a bad meal here. The prices are quite reasonable. I love their home fries. Seasoned just right. They are pretty busy on the weekend. Good luck beating the regulars and church crowd. The wait on Sunday I attribute to the Baptist Church located next door. I like that they always keep your drinks filled! Whether it's water, coffee, or tea. Drop on by and give this old-fashioned eatery a whirl. It will be well worth the wait and the drop by. Ignore those that leave negative feedback. You want salt pick up the salt shaker and add more salt, just leave mine alone it's perfect! Food already has too much salt added. March 2025
We go here at least once a week. Food is excellent, staff is nice, service is quick, and prices are fair.
Great food and a great place to get some breakfast/lunch/brunch! The prices were great, too. I had the breakfast skillet (I can't remember the name of the skillet), and it was very filling. It also came with 2 of the French toast cinnamon swirls, which were great. The service was great--fast, and no issues happened. The food was served hot and fast. Will be returning.
Lived in Allen my whole life and never knew this place existed. I LOVED THE FOOD THE SERVICE AND MT HUSBAND LOVED THE PRICE. Will definitely be returning with the kids.
First time to Allen Cafe, first impression, quick seating, friendly greeting! I'm going to give them an extra star for the very friendly service and the bisquits and gravy, both excellent. They are not experts at breakfast burritos, and the salsa was lacking, too tomatoey with no taste of onion or cilantro, no spice. Orange juice was watered down, could be a one time thing. I don't want to judge them for the one dish, I'll come back to try something else next time. Great service!
Is the food healthy? Probably not. But does it taste good and come out fast even on a busy Saturday morning? It sure does. Service is always great. The interior isn't fancy, but it gets the job done. The hubs and I usually go every weekend and are always happy with the experience. Thanks Allen Cafe!
This is one of our most frequented breakfast spots. It might not be best at much of anything, but the service and consistency bring us back. If you want unpretentious breakfast food, this could be your place, but it's nothing I'd drive out of the way for. The service really is what brings us back. We have a regular waitress, we even have a backup waitress when our regular is out. Our toddler asks for Mirsada by name when we decide to go. Pancakes are fluffy, French toast is great (and they even offer two different types for those of us who don't like cinnamon), my husband likes the traditional sort of biscuits and gravy, and everything else is standard breakfast fare. The place is a bit old, the tables can be sticky sometimes, but generally it's pretty well maintained, it's just an older place that isn't trying to be anything but it what it is. Your food won't be Instagram perfect but it will hit the spot and the prices are more than reasonable. Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Price: 5/5
Solid little cafe with great lunch and breakfast options. I had the fried catfish served with fries and fried okra. Started the meal with a bowl of chili and ended it with a slice of coconut cream pie. Washed it all down with a fresh brewed ice tea. This cafe is very consistent with their quality and the staff is quick to make sure the meal is enjoyable.
We finally checked out this lil cafe, after living here for 5 years! Missy is amazing! She was our hostess, our waitress, our server and our refill drinks person I ordered my standard breakfast of a veggie Skillet add ham w a biscuit and my spouse ordered standard breakfast of Chicken Fried Steak w eggs and an extra side of gravy w grits and a pancake on the side. The biscuits are soft and fluffy The chicken fried steak wasn't as tender as we like, but it was good nonetheless, grits and a homemade pancake that was nice and fluffy and hot. My skillet was ok, I think it had half an onion in it and they weren't sautéed enough, they were still crunchy. I also asked to add tomatoes and I think I got 5 tomato pieces Additionally, the hash browns were over cooked and some chunky sections were actually burnt, so I had to add extra ketchup this time. The part I did get to eat was tasty. However, you can't beat great service. I have to give 4 stars just because of Missy, she really is an awesome bonus employee! Because of her, we will give the cafe another shot at a better meal. Kinda bummed I forgot to take pics before we ate and before my half eaten plate was picked up. I didn't remember until after we were checking out, whoops All in all, you should probably check them out for breakfast or lunch, they close at 3.