The 520 Cafe
$ • American
Hours:
520 Bloomington Rd, East Peoria
(309) 839-1416
About The 520 Cafe
Customers' Favorites
The 520 Cafe Reviews
wife and I ate there last night she got a fried appetizer and I had fried tenderloin both upchucking all night must of been the oil ? I noticed my tenderloin wasn't cooked in middle so I quit eating.
Just ate here for the first time and the Meat Lovers Skillet Breakfast was Awesome & so was the Service 😋 Going back next Wednesday for All You Can Eat Fried Chicken !!! Bon Appetit
I miss the old Mel’s Diner. Went here for breakfast the other day. Had an omelette and hashbrowns. Omelette was undercooked and had raw egg. Hashbrowns were burn’t. Will not be back. Bring back Mel’s
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 6AM - 3PM |
The 520 Cafe is a hidden gem known for its delicious and affordable food, making it a great choice for families and people with dietary restrictions. The menu is large, offering many vegetarian options, and the portions are just right. Breakfast favorites like bacon/eggs with hash browns and marble rye toast or a meat skillet are cooked perfectly. The staff is friendly, quick, and willing to accommodate special requests such as real butter or cream. The atmosphere is cozy and homey, creating a welcoming environment. Despite some items like margarine and whipped topping not appealing to everyone, the overall experience keeps customers coming back for the tasty dishes. The restaurant often accommodates larger groups, as shown when a party of nine was able to eat together on a busy day. Customers appreciate the fresh, hot food and attentive service, making The 520 Cafe a favorite spot for breakfast and casual dining.