Good food, great service. The issues are hours of operation and the breakfast to lunch exchange. The kitchen, for some unknown reason, cannot make a breakfast item along side a lunch item. They serve breakfast until no one else orders it, close the kitchen for a half hour and then switch over to lunch. Do not show up earlier than noon and expect lunch because you will sit and wait!!
first time visiting the city and we chose to have a meal here. What a pleasant experience it was! Our server, Pat, was exceptional! The food was excellent and everyone else was really lovely. We highly recommend this place and ask for Pat!
This was my first time stopping in and I was immediately greeted by the waitress. The food was delicious, I had the philly cheese steak and fries (which weren't greasy). I had a great and positive experience! I can't wait to go back and try breakfast! This place is definitely a keeper! Highly recommend!
In North Carolina, the most important document a restaurant must display is its Health Department Sanitation Rating, and an “A” rating is almost a necessity for staying in business. The first thing I saw as I sat down to my spotless table on the magical morning of 2/22/2022 was that Colonial Cafe has earned an “A 100%” rating. Sheila says I have seen these before, but it has been a long time ago I think. If you have not lived in North Carolina, you may not realize how seriously the State takes these evaluations, so I felt I should mention how impressive that rating is and should be for the diner.The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming, and I felt “at home” again in North Carolina, although I had never been to Colonial Cafe before, or for that matter never had breakfast in Elizabeth City. Another reviewer had identified Colonial Cafe as”probably the best breakfast in Elizabeth City,” and I think that is very likely to be true after my breakfast yesterday. I chose the Country Ham Breakfast, and the North Carolina Country Ham was excellent, the eggs were perfectly prepared, the hash browns were NOT greasy, even the coffee was served in a large and attractive cup that was never allowed to get cold or empty!Evidently this was a relatively quiet morning at the Colonial Cafe, although the takeout business seemed to continue very briskly. I lingered over this breakfast, as all of it was delicious and the ambient conversation was interesting to me this morning, discussing North Carolina breakfast cuisine and family recipes over the years. Times have certainly changed, but the food, thank heaven, is still fresh and delicious!It may dismay some prospective customers, but Colonial Cafe does not offer Waffles. Even some of the waitresses wish they were on the menu. But anything else you could want for breakfast is on the menu, the execution of each dish is flawless, and the food is delicious!
I love their biscuits and gravy! Top favorite breakfast joint in EC! Coffee was superb! Service was fantastic! Great cozy place to have breakfast :)
Fantastic breakfast - great bacon and the biscuits and gravy is awesome.
I ordered a turkey sandwich with provolone. It was like a lunch meat sandwich, fake pressed turkey. I'd never order fake meat. It was a waste of money. The server was awesome, but fake turkey gag
We absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Not only is the food amazing but the customer service is wonderful! When you walk in the door it’s as if you’re an old friend, they check on you throughout your meal and when you leave it’s as if they really do want you back!! Thanks you guys!!
Apparently a hidden gem... This place is a good old-fashioned diner with quite reasonable prices and wonderful service. Good thing that many of the residents here don't realize this making sure that their space available.
We love going to eat here. The food is consistently great and the prices are still more than fair. The picture gallery is awesome! Photos from way back when. It’s just a warm and friendly hometown place where EVERYONE is always greeted and served with a genuine smile. Thank you for keeping it real and simple!