Secret Garden Cafe

Just walked out. It's my birthday, I walk in with my elderly parents. They refuse to let us sit at any open table. We sat there for ten minutes and no one said a single thing. Half the restaurant was empty. Plenty of staff walking around saying nothing. Owner below says they said something to us, if they did I didn't hear it and sat there looking at all these open tables.It's also important to say we have eaten there for years. But hadn't been there in awhile due to staff being so unwelcome and food going downhill.Good luck staying open with such stellar attitudes and service....this is not your first terrible review so I think it's time to ask the question: maybe it's you?Go to the Loop or Sundeli instead.By the way- see owner response below. Tells you everything you need to know. Large party was me and my parents and my 15 year old daughter - a party of 4. Also, I'm pretty sure you won't be arrested for moving tables together. Much better restaurants than yours do it daily. It's the stupidest remark I've seen a restaurant make on a yelp comment. There were literally at least TEN OPEN tables.How about this: if you get arrested for moving tables together to accommodate a group of 4, I will defend you for free.Also if you look at my history, I believe this and one other business are the only ones I've ever felt strongly enough to review. The rest are 5 star reviews. So...yea.Cheers! Also after I posted this, I got a notification that the restaurant magically got 341 reviews after mine. Sounds like robots have taken over.

I hadn't been to Secret Garden Cafe in years. But I was looking for a relatively quick breakfast spot that wouldn't be too crowded. They had all the usual options for breakfast - French toast, pancakes, waffles, egg dishes, and breakfast platters. They also had a kids menu. They had a few options for mimosas as well.We got vegetarian omelettes with turkey sausage added, which also came with bread and we got biscuits. The home fries were our side. We tried the waffles with eggs and turkey sausage, and a kids 1/2 waffle with turkey sausage.The food was excellent! The waffle was large and slightly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The vegetarian omelette was actually well seasoned and the turkey sausage added offered flavor. The portions were great, even with the kids meal. All of us had leftovers. We had a great breakfast here!

I used to go here fairly often when I lived in Jacksonville. The place does not seem to have changed much. It is clean and inviting. I always loved their Fried Green Tomatoes. They are still great. Sweet pickled red onions and a red pepper remoulade compliment the perfectly fried tomatoes covered in goat cheese. The service was excellent.

Nommmmmiiesss! Secret Garden is the spot for a delicious breakfast and terrific service. Nothing crazy fancy over here--just straight up good eats. The team there is hospitable and welcoming. You can feel the friendly vibes as soon as you walk in. Ellie!! You're the best. Scott and Evangeline are always awesome. Everything we ordered was good--but I had total food envy. My friend's corned beef hash was yummm! I will definitely be ordering that next time. One of my favorite things about Secret Garden are the number of regulars--I think that says a lot about a spot. Put Secret Garden on your breakfast places to eat.

Walking through the door you're greeted by the staff letting you know to sit at a table that you're comfortable at.Eli (pronounced Ellie) was our server whom was great by the way. Customer service was spectacular and her sweet tooth was spot on. The caramel pecan French toast was delicious to the point everyone had to try. The strawberries with pecan was good but definitely recommend caramel pecan on your choice of whatever you desire.

Everything was good other than sending my waffle back for a fresh hot one to goAlong with my tasty grits and juicy turkey link sausage. It's a nice spot and very laid-back atmosphere.

The food was good , the service a little slow , if I had been in a hurry I would have left . I ate lunch with an old friend so it was ok for us to wait & talk with each other.

Greeted and told to sit where I liked upon entry. My server came over with a menu and took my coffee order shortly afterward. I ordered the griddle platter which includes 2 pancakes, your choice of meat, 2 eggs, and your choice of side - I chose breakfast potatoes. All cooked perfectly. I love the honey/cinnamon butter served with the pancakes. The coffee is pretty good as well. The ambiance gives community cafe vibes, nothing fancy or polished but it's the perfect spot for a homestyle Sunday brunch.

Went her for breakfast/brunch and I feel like this is such a hidden gem in the old Jacksonville area! Our service was great and all food items were delish! Our only negative which I didn't even drop a star was that the mimosa pitcher was warm, but overall still an outstanding experience!! Would definitely recommend and we will be back again!

We decided to visit this place for brunch after church. We were able to walk right in and sit down. We were greeted at the door. We ordered the veggie mess with a croissant and corn beef hash adding a pancake. The croissant was split and warm grilled(which was nice with strawberry jelly). The corn beef hash was made in house and was good. The veggie mess was good. The eggs and veggies were cooked tender. The pancake had no flavor but the cinnamon butter tried to correct that. Pancake not so good. The restaurant was clean. The wait staff was friendly