Millie's American Kitchen

Cutest homestyle cafe!!!! Reminded me of being in Austin. Quaint and creatively curated food with delicious flavors! Thank you immigrant cooks!!!!

Parking: Right off the freeway!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. Don't use the bathroom. Right by the kitchen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

The food here is solid; maybe not great enough to write home about, but one likely won't be disappointed. 3.5stars is probably more appropriate.

It was a weekday morning (9-ish) between Christmas and New Year's. With only ~8 people inside, the ordering occurred quickly and the food came out equally quickly. Interestingly, they asked people who were arriving to sign up on a sheet outside, when only maybe half the seats/tables inside were occupied. It felt silly, watching it. This might be due to not having enough staff to accommodate more people, and/or allowed them to fit in groups of various sizes to the table sizes available.

The current owners (maybe for 2 years now?) bought a local favorite breakfast diner, which was called just 'Millie's Kitchen'. I believe they used to own a previous restaurant 'American Kitchen',' and merged the names. The previous diner aspect reveals itself in the small box of a dining room, with stark white walls and harsh lighting. I believe that the owners were actually working the room that day; he was seating customers and she taking & delivering orders.

I've read some of the other reviews here, saying how this isn't as good as the old Millie's. Whatever. Some people also get used to things (even if not that great), and don't handle change well. Of the (assumed) owners, he is a bit serious, sure, which I can see how some people might interpret as unfriendly, and she is bubbly. I didn't take him as unfriendly, just a dude doing his thing.

Regardless of all that, the place is what it is NOW, and I think it's a decent place for standard, decently made breakfast fare.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

**Review for Millie’s American Kitchen (A Warning for People of Color)**

My visit to Millie’s American Kitchen left me with mixed feelings and concerns that I want others to be aware of. As a party of one, I stood at the door for 10 minutes without being greeted. The older tall gentleman at the counter (possibly the owner) was distracted by his phone and laptop, failing to acknowledge me until much later. After seating myself, I was told to put my name on a list—something that felt unnecessary considering the restaurant was empty with plenty of seats available. I couldn’t help but notice that other customers, who were white, were not asked to sign in or wait, which made me question if my treatment was influenced by my darker complexion.

Once seated, however, my experience improved. I was greeted by a wonderful lady server wearing a pink hat who was warm, attentive, and professional. She handled my complaint about lukewarm potatoes well and promptly offered to bring me fresh, hot ones. I appreciated her effort, and the food overall was delicious. However, the experience took an odd turn when I ordered a coffee cake. The staff appeared to "overcompensate" by comping my order, which felt awkward and forced, as if it were an attempt to make up for the earlier treatment.

To make matters worse, there was a dog (supposedly a service dog) walking around inside the restaurant, which seems like a health violation.

While the food and the service from the lady server were the saving graces of the visit, the overall treatment and the unclear response to my concerns were troubling. Everyone deserves to feel equally welcomed and valued, regardless of their appearance.

2.5/5 stars. The food and server were great, but the experience was overshadowed by inconsistent treatment by owner and discomfort over how the situation was handled. People of color should be aware of the unequal treatment I experienced.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Very nice family runned restaurant. Very clean and very friendly staff!!! Great breakfast!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of favorite breakfast places in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Kitchen, Hash Browns

Sat on the edge of town and set back from the road, Millie's is a Lafayette gem. It's small and very casual. We sat outside on a warm Fall day and it felt like being on the family porch. The food was consistently excellent, the eggs Benedict and corn beef hash were particularl highlights. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful and the food arrived quickly. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash

Cozy diner with simple and good eats

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was in the Lafayette this past weekend and tried Millie's for lunch. The food is incredible-fresh & high quality ingredients. My wife and I went back the next day for breakfast before we left town. The owners (complete with great personalities) really know what they are doing here and prices are very reasonable. I don't know why everyone in this area would eat anywhere else. As a past restaurant owner, this place is a must!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this when looking for family breakfast places I kind of don't want to make a review because then it would get even busier! We have been twice now and they remembered us which is always a nice feeling. The food was just as good as last time and the service great. Not too cloying just the right level. The kids menus is great and the food is always fresh. I particularly like the Benedict's because they use great eggs. We always have take home so that's dinner sorted! We will be back for sure! Oh bonus you can pay using QR code which I personally love because it's so easy.

Kid-friendliness: They have a great kids menu and aren’t all surly when you bring a kid which some places can be.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Fries, Eggs Bennie, Chilaquiles

New ownership. Really miss the old ownership, staff, and food. Was so excited to go with my family but knew something was odd when there wasn't a wait on a Saturday. Went inside and immediately could tell the place had new ownership without even looking at the menu. Food was not good at all in comparison to previous ownership. Heartbroken, but we must move on. Good luck with the new version of Millie's.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Finally breaking up with this place, after supporting for years and thru pandemic. Can no longer ignore the overcooked eggs, undercooked potatoes, flavorless specials, overpriced dishes, and finally the outright rudeness of what I have to assume is the owner/manager. Echoing other reviews here, the guy behaves like customers are an inconvenience. I've watched him belittle the food delivery drivers who are there for pickups. For me it was telling me I simply could not sit or even order to-go on a busy Sunday morning. Maybe because I was solo? Who knows? Can't say the same for the rest of the staff, who seem genuinely helpful. Keep scrolling for another place. This one seems charming, but isn't worth the hostility and mediocre food.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

The best place for breakfast and the people there are terrific!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Kitchen

delicious food! comfy cozy ambience, extremely warm kind staff, and the coffee cake is delicious!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scrambled Eggs, Fruit

Omer always love to come to Millie’s. Great comfort food and very consistent. Fresh ingredients. Don’t forget the coffee cake!
Staff are always very friendly and conscientious. It is like the cafe in a small town that is always there for you and you feel better leaving.

Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcomed and accommodated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hollandaise, Eggs Bennie

Service was great from the women but there coffee was bad,my food was great and my daughter didn’t receive her attention as the other kids with colors and paper.
Just went here because my favorite spot was closed on Sundays.

Me &my wife will think twice about going here again.

Won’t put a lower rate since the food was good,hopefully next time they treat us the same as the other customers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4