Best Cafes in America

Whether it's a morning cup of joe or afternoon caffeine stop, here are the best places around the country to get your fix, according to OpenTable diners like you.

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Updated October 11, 2019

Astor Court

Price: Expensive

American

Buckhead

4.8

608 reviews

As always fabulous food with fabulous service Both here and NYC always consistently a good experience

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Bistro Vida

Price: Moderate

French

Menlo Park

4.7

2482 reviews

Wonderful Menlo Park French restaurant to take friends family and special occasion celebration. I don’t get hungry again 1/2 hr after leaving Bistro Vida, like other fine dining restaurant!

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Hemmingway's Bistro

Price: Moderate

Contemporary American

Oak Park

4.5

1038 reviews

Like a small Parisian bistro. Monday night Lobster special and chicken pot pie were both fabulous. Bread worth getting fat over. Server was great

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Jane Q

Price: Moderate

Californian

Hollywood

4.1

119 reviews

The cinnamon toast latte is divine! Not too sweet either. I also ordered the chicken sandwich and it was good and big. My only complaint is that I came in at 10:45 for breakfast with a friend because online it said they are open for breakfast until 11am. But upon arrival, they weren't serving food at all! They said they would start taking lunch orders at 11:30am. So we drank lattes for 45 minutes until we could order food. A bit annoying, but everything was good, the hotel is so cute, and the service was actually great as well. I'd definitely go back... especially for that latte!

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Josephine Estelle

Price: Moderate

Contemporary Italian

Central Business District

4.2

2296 reviews

This restaurant is incredible. The food was delicious (we had the lasagna and the gemelli, with a cornbread appetizer, and the busing and tartufo for dessert). All of it was prepared impeccably, and had flavours and textures I’d never tried before. The service was wonderful - we had Melvin, and he was personable and kind and efficient and a GREAT dancer. Could not recommend this more highly, and will be making a point to come back!

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Mission Inn Restaurant

Price: Moderate

Contemporary American

Riverside

4.5

4563 reviews

Always a wonderful experience and great food. The ambiance is spectacular out on the patio and highly recommended.

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Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

Price: Moderate

Contemporary American

Syracuse

4.8

422 reviews

I took a friend there for a birthday lunch. The food was excellent and the menu was varied and extensive. The staff, starting with the hostess, were all very friendly and efficient.

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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

Price: Expensive

American

Downtown

4.6

757 reviews

Provisional was awesome! Great food, excellent service. We will definitely be back.

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Queen's Room

Price: Moderate

American

Astoria

4.5

100 reviews

Our first time here- everything was wonderful, the wine, food, and friend;y staff!

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Rose's Cafe

Price: Moderate

Californian

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

5.0

546 reviews

We love sitting outside with our dog and having a nice meal here. The staff were very attentive and the food was great, especially the heirloom tomato salad. My only tiny quibble is I wish they had even one or two less expensive wine by the glass options … all were $17 and up. Makes for a pricey casual dinner. Next time I will save room for dessert which looked delicious.

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Rosie's Coffee Cafe

Price: Moderate

Café

Castleberry Hill

4.5

221 reviews

We had a great job celebrating my mom’s birthday! I have always gotten their delicious chicken and waffles but decided to go with the fish and grits this time and WOW. What a great decision. You can’t go wrong at Rosie’s.

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Seaworthy

Price: Moderate

Seafood

Central Business District

4.3

1522 reviews

The best food we had in New Orleans! So much flavours, so well cooked. The chef is a gem. Can’t recommand enough!

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Pool Beds at Soho House Chicago

Price: Moderate

American

Chicago

4.5

986 reviews

Great place for bringing friends out of town, clients, family.

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Conservatory at Goodstone

Price: Very Expensive

Contemporary American

Middleburg

4.5

196 reviews

What a pretty setting in nature! Overall, a pleasant evening, but . . . not easily accessible for anyone with mobility issues. Dining is on the lower level, reached by either a somewhat steep stone, outdoor path or indoor staircase two flights—meaning there’s a landing in between the stair access areas. We had a very good and attentive waiter, which was very nice. The food was “OK,” but not extraordinary at these price points. My husband had the duck which he said was somewhat dry, and I had the rockfish on pasta special, which was somewhat like having a so –so piece of fish over noodles with a basic tomato sauce, (think boyardee). We are very glad we went but for us, not a do-over.

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The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

Price: Moderate

American

West Hollywood

4.7

2371 reviews

Been here many times, every time had been excellent. The food was just okay this time.

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The Country Club

Price: Moderate

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Bywater

4.6

991 reviews

We had the best time at Drag Brunch! Everything was excellent from the gorgeous atmosphere to the food and the performances were so fun! Highly recommend.

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