The Dugout Cafe
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Customers' Favorites
Smothered Pork Chops in Gravy
In House Roasted Pot Roast
Redskin Mashed Potatoes
Liver and Onions
Garden Salad
Roasted Corn
The Dugout Cafe Reviews
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This is a must try breakfast joint! For 2026, prices are very fair! Ran by a family and tastes like family! We always enjoy coming here.
The food is good and just the right price but does not match the advertisement pictures
Monday Night I took the plunge because of the wonderful reviews on her to Dugout Cafe. We were a party of six. We walked in and were not impressed with the decor. We shortly found out it didn't matter. The food.. THE FOOD!!!! Here is what people had. Special Smash Burger, Pot Roast, Salisbury Steak, Pork Chops, Chicken Fried chicken with Gravy, Friend Chicken Special. EVERYONE LOVED their food!!! The waitress who is the dsughter of the Mom and Pop in the kitchen was lovely...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 5PM |
The Dugout Cafe is a charming, family-owned diner located in Venice, Florida, just off the US 41 bypass. This small restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere and is known for its friendly service. The staff, particularly a young and enthusiastic server, consistently brings smiles to customers. The cafe offers a variety of tasty meals at amazing prices, making it an excellent choice for lunch or dinner.
Popular dishes include the Philly cheese steak, Salisbury Steak in brown gravy with onions, and the chicken dinner, which features tender and juicy chicken. Guests have praised the wings, which come unbreaded and with a selection of eight sauces. The chicken wing special, priced at just $0.70 per wing, has also received positive feedback for its generous portion sizes and flavors.
Diners can enjoy sides like cole slaw, collard greens, and hot, crispy french fries. Many customers have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of food and the overall experience, often noting that everything is homemade and fresh. With its reasonable prices and delicious offerings, The Dugout Cafe is considered a hidden gem worth visiting.