MILTON Brunch at Cindys Cafe in Milton sounded like a good idea on wintry Sunday morning, but I was off to a slow start when my vehicle got stuck halfway in the street at the end of my driveway.
Cindys Cafe
Is there a name for that mound the city plow leaves behind? I had tried to follow in my husbands truck tracks but the snow was so deep I didnt make it. So, The Dishes came to the rescue with boots and shovels (along with a very helpful neighbor and his great suggestion of using the floor mats to assist) and then we were on our way.
The small diner on Parkview Avenue has a license plate perched in the window that spells out Cindys. It is a bright and cheery place with lemon-themed decor which youll see in the wallpaper, centerpieces and even the plates. Faux brick covers the bottom half of the walls with a modern beadboard above it. Tasteful artwork decorates the restaurant with homey signs like hello, coffee and thankful. Coffee and hot tea ($2/$2.06) were served immediately as we perused the extensive menu.
Cindys Cafe (formerly Natalies) has a large list of specialties, including fun pancake, french toast and waffle options. Kids would love them all. We were drawn to many more menu items including their Specials listed near the register.
I always like to review the omelets. The Opa omelet ($8.95/$9.22) I ordered ended up being one of the best Ive had. Fluffy, raised, with a scattering of tomatoes, not too salty feta and plenty of spinach, it was like a light cake. I will go back for that. It came with several toast options and I went for the raisin
Helene kept circling back to the Alaska waffle ($10.95/$11.28) as she browsed the menu. When she didnt order it, I decided to splurge and added one for us all to try. It was not only beautiful, but we got to sample the light Belgian waffle topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries and whipped cream. Ice cream in the morning?!? Apparently yes because we ate the whole thing.
What Helene did finally settle on was the Bacado benedict ($11.25/$11.59). There are several enticing benedicts on the menu and this one didn't have the usual ham but bacon and avocado instead. With her poached eggs cooked soft (yes, she had an option), she truly enjoyed the saltiness of the bacon and creamy avocado. It was served with crispy hash browns. She was even able to enjoy a few more bites of the waffle too! She claims she had to replenish the extra calories it took to push my car out of the street.
Jennifer, having had Swedish pancakes only a couple of times, spotted them on the menu and knew without a moments hesitation this is what shed order. She went with the Super stack ($9/$9.27) and a sausage patty ($1.50/$1.55). Swedish pancakes are a cross between an American pancake and a French crepe. They are stackable, rollable and fillable, making them very versatile. Four cakes arrived folded in thirds, sprinkled with powdered sugar and cooked to a nice golden brown. Their texture was perfectly chewy and thick enough to sink your teeth into. They were buttery, slightly sweet, and definitely hit the spot.
Nikki was in lunch mode and tried one of the specials, the tuna melt with a cup of soup and some chips ($9.95/$10.25). The navy bean soup of the day had a little bit of a kick and was a warm hearty start to her meal. The sandwich consisted of very creamy tuna salad, melted American cheese on grilled wheat bread. It was simple and filling.
It wasnt until I paid that I saw that they have a slightly higher credit card versus cash price, which seems to be more common these days. It wasnt really enough to make a difference and I appreciated the bill reflecting the price difference on each dish which we reflected in the prices in our review.
Small close-knit communities are everywhere. Everyone seems to know each other which creates camaraderie. Pair that with a cozy cafe serving up breakfast and lunch and a welcoming atmosphere and you have a winner. We met the friendly Cindy who served us a great meal. If you are looking for a new place to try, Cindys has the answer for all appetites.
