Been coming here for months now to catch the comedy show and open mic on Saturdays. Always a great time! Really appreciate all the work the comedians and staff put in to make it happen. Montavilla is lucky to have them in their neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stacie Blanke
What a GEM of a place! The service is top notch, the food is *incredible* and the vibe was so cozy. There was free live music the night I went and it was lovely. The fella who cooked my food put some serious love into it (I got a burger) and so much of what they use is local, which is always appreciated. Highly recommend! Apparently they also have breakfast, which I wanna try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
James Schick
This cozy, almost hidden spot warms the heart and the stomach. The draft list is well-curated, the menu is astonishing given the size of the restaurant, and the service is friendly but professional. The concealed patio, with a firepit and projection television, shares the eccentricity of the interior decor - Musical instruments, Star Trek and medieval tchotchkes, framed prints, and devotional candles crowd the space and make it feel quite comfortable. The BLT on their menu really stood out as an incredibly well-executed simple dish using high-quality ingredients. I look forward to returning and sampling more, possibly even from their breakfast menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dry Cider
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Doesn’t allow minors
Thomas Mosley
Great breakfast! The steak was cooked really well and the hashbrowns are just how i like them, crispy yet still soft and approachable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rod Gilchrist
Cool spot with lots of interesting entertainment and a funky decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Warford
What a great place! The owner, Joe, has a real talent for creating such a cozy space with an eclectic variety of amusements. Super cool spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Kutasz
I'm thrilled that we read about Covert Cafe on a Montavilla neighborhood site. It's a wonderful addition to SE 82nd. It's always nice to see a smallish menu, which makes me confident that everything offered will be done well, since they presumably gravitate towards their strengths. Based on my first visit, I'm certain this is the case. Red meat is a rare indulgance for me, and steak is even rarer. The Covert version is simple perfection - a slab of perfectly cooked meat, topped with rosemary and butter, accompanied by a terrific salad. My wife went with the cheesesteak, which turned out to be made with chunks of the same sirloin as my entree. Despite us being thrilled with our choices, I'm currently looking forward to returning and trying the pulled pork. Food aside, the decor at Covert is welcoming and comfortable. There's a glass front bookcase full of Star Trek memorabilia, a small stage that hosts a variety of performances and quizzes (check the calendar on the web site), and a TV that was showing a Star Trek TNG episonde, with the sound loud enough that we could have paid attention if we wanted, but there was also music playing through the same speaker, all in all forming a pleasant background for diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Robinson
Great neighborhood bar. Foods absolutely delicious, beers always ice cold and the bartenders always nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Jon Hallman
Great spot. Fun events on the regular. Now serving breakfast
Been coming here for months now to catch the comedy show and open mic on Saturdays. Always a great time! Really appreciate all the work the comedians and staff put in to make it happen. Montavilla is lucky to have them in their neighborhood!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
What a GEM of a place! The service is top notch, the food is *incredible* and the vibe was so cozy. There was free live music the night I went and it was lovely. The fella who cooked my food put some serious love into it (I got a burger) and so much of what they use is local, which is always appreciated. Highly recommend! Apparently they also have breakfast, which I wanna try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
This cozy, almost hidden spot warms the heart and the stomach. The draft list is well-curated, the menu is astonishing given the size of the restaurant, and the service is friendly but professional. The concealed patio, with a firepit and projection television, shares the eccentricity of the interior decor - Musical instruments, Star Trek and medieval tchotchkes, framed prints, and devotional candles crowd the space and make it feel quite comfortable. The BLT on their menu really stood out as an incredibly well-executed simple dish using high-quality ingredients. I look forward to returning and sampling more, possibly even from their breakfast menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dry Cider
Doesn’t allow minors
Great breakfast! The steak was cooked really well and the hashbrowns are just how i like them, crispy yet still soft and approachable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool spot with lots of interesting entertainment and a funky decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great place! The owner, Joe, has a real talent for creating such a cozy space with an eclectic variety of amusements. Super cool spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm thrilled that we read about Covert Cafe on a Montavilla neighborhood site. It's a wonderful addition to SE 82nd.
It's always nice to see a smallish menu, which makes me confident that everything offered will be done well, since they presumably gravitate towards their strengths. Based on my first visit, I'm certain this is the case. Red meat is a rare indulgance for me, and steak is even rarer. The Covert version is simple perfection - a slab of perfectly cooked meat, topped with rosemary and butter, accompanied by a terrific salad. My wife went with the cheesesteak, which turned out to be made with chunks of the same sirloin as my entree.
Despite us being thrilled with our choices, I'm currently looking forward to returning and trying the pulled pork.
Food aside, the decor at Covert is welcoming and comfortable. There's a glass front bookcase full of Star Trek memorabilia, a small stage that hosts a variety of performances and quizzes (check the calendar on the web site), and a TV that was showing a Star Trek TNG episonde, with the sound loud enough that we could have paid attention if we wanted, but there was also music playing through the same speaker, all in all forming a pleasant background for diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great neighborhood bar. Foods absolutely delicious, beers always ice cold and the bartenders always nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Great spot. Fun events on the regular. Now serving breakfast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Delicious food, atmosphere and service. Whether you’re here for brunch, dinner, Star Trek trivia or comedy — you’re going to be satisfied.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had an excellent brunch and coffee! Casual neighborhood spot, come in order at the counter make yourself comfortable.
Service with a smile
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Friendly staff. Great live comedy on Saturday nights!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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