I was really looking forward to trying Idle Hour, but unfortunately, the experience was mixed. When we walked in, we greeted the waitress and asked if it was okay to seat ourselves. She responded with a quick “yes” while walking away, without even making eye contact. It felt unwelcoming, as if our presence was barely acknowledged.
We ordered two cups of coffee, which came to six dollars—a bit steep but fine if the quality and service matched. However, when we requested a stronger pot of coffee, the response was surprisingly dismissive. Instead of simply accommodating or explaining why it might not work, the waitresses spent a good 20 minutes debating with us about it. Despite our experience with industrial coffee brewers, they seemed adamant it wouldn’t be possible. Eventually, they brought us a darker cup of coffee, but only one, explaining that it “didn’t make as much.” When I requested another cup, I was told it might have coffee grounds in it and wasn’t really worth much since there wasn’t much left.
While all of this was happening, the chef actually ran our food out himself, and it was excellent. He even offered me hot sauce, which was a nice touch. I noticed him running food for other tables too, while the two waitresses on the floor seemed preoccupied with watching the coffee pot brew rather than attending to tables.
The entire experience made us feel as though we were a burden simply for requesting something specific with our coffee. The tone felt rude and dismissive, as if asking for a stronger brew was an unreasonable demand. The chef’s attentiveness and the quality of the food were highlights, but unfortunately, the service left us feeling unwelcome and uncomfortable. I hope Idle Hour can improve their customer service approach, as a simple request shouldn’t feel like such an ordeal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Alicia Serna
The food is simple and always good. Staff is always nice. Service is efficient even when they're busy. I love that breakfast and lunch are served the whole time they're open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A S
Way too expensive for average service and food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Alicia W.
Tiny breakfast and lunch spot that is great!! It's currently for sale and that's sad. The people are welcoming and friendly. The food is fantastic. A delightful place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa
Food was great. Service was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ravepuppie
Beat biscuits and gravy around! Photo is of the "Herbie".
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Hashbrowns, Hungry Laker and Biscuits and Gravy, Herbie, Hungry Sailor w American Fries & Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Greg Bristow
This has to be one of my favorites for breakfast. Waited about 20 minutes to get a table. Well worth it. We all ate different options for breakfast and great portions and price was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Jean Strandberg
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
Michael Schanda
Cute little place ! It was filled with regulars and the food was good at a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast
sis burns
Chile had a burnt taste and to much chile powder in it the wings was great the waitresses where awesome
We had breakfast here today for the first time & it was amazing! Great breakfast selection & a very nice atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly! Our daughter even got an Easter bunny pancake! We will definitely be back.
Scooter 2478 (Scooter2478)
This is a nice place to eat breakfast and lunch. It's good homestyle food from a "mom and pop" type place. My favorite thing about this place is they grind their coffee beans right there for the freshest coffee. Sometimes the wait for food can be a bit long during busy times which its uncommon, but when it is a long wait it's not to bad. I believe the owner works with the staff. The staff are nice and are nice to converse with. Overall, I'd eat there more frequently if I had the opportunity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Hashbrowns Toast and Bacon, Stuffed Hashbrowns, Hungry Laker and Biscuits and Gravy, Toast, Hash Browns
Sue Baldwin
First time. Love our waitress. The breakfast was perfect..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Safya Bellachia
Lovely family owned breakfast and lunch spot for homemade dishes. Lots of specials daily
Vegetarian options: Very open to customizing dishes for vegan diets. I had potato veggies dish that was seasoned very well and flavorful.
Dietary restrictions: Helping to customize the menu for your dietary needs
Parking: Small little parking lot with one handicap spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Cheese Omelette & Toast
Kurt Freund
First time in this quaint establishment, what a great experience from the people to the food. I would highly recommend!
Idle Hour Review
I was really looking forward to trying Idle Hour, but unfortunately, the experience was mixed. When we walked in, we greeted the waitress and asked if it was okay to seat ourselves. She responded with a quick “yes” while walking away, without even making eye contact. It felt unwelcoming, as if our presence was barely acknowledged.
We ordered two cups of coffee, which came to six dollars—a bit steep but fine if the quality and service matched. However, when we requested a stronger pot of coffee, the response was surprisingly dismissive. Instead of simply accommodating or explaining why it might not work, the waitresses spent a good 20 minutes debating with us about it. Despite our experience with industrial coffee brewers, they seemed adamant it wouldn’t be possible. Eventually, they brought us a darker cup of coffee, but only one, explaining that it “didn’t make as much.” When I requested another cup, I was told it might have coffee grounds in it and wasn’t really worth much since there wasn’t much left.
While all of this was happening, the chef actually ran our food out himself, and it was excellent. He even offered me hot sauce, which was a nice touch. I noticed him running food for other tables too, while the two waitresses on the floor seemed preoccupied with watching the coffee pot brew rather than attending to tables.
The entire experience made us feel as though we were a burden simply for requesting something specific with our coffee. The tone felt rude and dismissive, as if asking for a stronger brew was an unreasonable demand. The chef’s attentiveness and the quality of the food were highlights, but unfortunately, the service left us feeling unwelcome and uncomfortable. I hope Idle Hour can improve their customer service approach, as a simple request shouldn’t feel like such an ordeal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
The food is simple and always good. Staff is always nice. Service is efficient even when they're busy. I love that breakfast and lunch are served the whole time they're open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Way too expensive for average service and food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tiny breakfast and lunch spot that is great!! It's currently for sale and that's sad. The people are welcoming and friendly. The food is fantastic. A delightful place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great. Service was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beat biscuits and gravy around! Photo is of the "Herbie".
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Hashbrowns, Hungry Laker and Biscuits and Gravy, Herbie, Hungry Sailor w American Fries & Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
This has to be one of my favorites for breakfast.
Waited about 20 minutes to get a table. Well worth it. We all ate different options for breakfast and great portions and price was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
Cute little place ! It was filled with regulars and the food was good at a reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast
Chile had a burnt taste and to much chile powder in it the wings was great the waitresses where awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We had breakfast here today for the first time & it was amazing! Great breakfast selection & a very nice atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly! Our daughter even got an Easter bunny pancake! We will definitely be back.
This is a nice place to eat breakfast and lunch. It's good homestyle food from a "mom and pop" type place. My favorite thing about this place is they grind their coffee beans right there for the freshest coffee. Sometimes the wait for food can be a bit long during busy times which its uncommon, but when it is a long wait it's not to bad. I believe the owner works with the staff. The staff are nice and are nice to converse with. Overall, I'd eat there more frequently if I had the opportunity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Hashbrowns Toast and Bacon, Stuffed Hashbrowns, Hungry Laker and Biscuits and Gravy, Toast, Hash Browns
First time. Love our waitress. The breakfast was perfect..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely family owned breakfast and lunch spot for homemade dishes. Lots of specials daily
Vegetarian options: Very open to customizing dishes for vegan diets. I had potato veggies dish that was seasoned very well and flavorful.
Dietary restrictions: Helping to customize the menu for your dietary needs
Parking: Small little parking lot with one handicap spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Cheese Omelette & Toast
First time in this quaint establishment, what a great experience from the people to the food. I would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Laker
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