Homesteader

Delicious Breakfast. Fantastic service. Lovely old building with tons of character. It's the perfect brunch.I love that they have a good amount of both Savory and Sweet options. A lot of brunch places lean towards one and just have a few dishes for the other. The Homesteader not only gives you several choices on the menu, but also has specials on the menu boards as well!If you enjoy a mimosas with your meal, they have single glasses, flights and of carafes for sharing! And you have bubbly choices to meet your preferred price point. We enjoyed it immensely. Carafes tend to serve around 4-6 people depending on portions pour, but you get to manage that yourself.I ended up with the Farmer's Breakfast. You pick 4 from a selection of Mains, Sides and Breads. I got Eggs, Bacon, Roasted Red Potatoes and a slice of French toast. It was a lot of food. We also ordered a half order of biscuits and gravy for the table to try. It was pretty good. The gravy was better than the biscuits, but that's rarely the case so I'm very pleased with that!My friend got the Hot Cake of the Day(?): Chocolate Cherry. We had a debate before it came out if it was a plain cake with chocolate and cherries on top or a chocolate cake with cherries. It was the latter. And even with the Chocolate sauce it was a little drier than I'd like but she seemed very pleased with it.

Excellent experience for breakfast.We found parking across the street in a paid lot, but when you enter, there is a QR code to validate for free parking.We had 8 in our party with no reservation but they quickly cleared some tables and made room for us.I had the chicken and waffles and absolutely loved them. The waffles were fluffy yet crispy. The chicken was a boneless thigh which I love.The staff is friendly, the food is great and the service was fast.I would definitely recommend.

first time coming. very nice atmosphere. Jolisa our waitress was amazing. the food was really good, the sausage and bacon i like more done but great flavor. the prices aren't bad at all compared to the going rates anymore. they have a FULL bar also so mimosas and bloody mary's

Let me begin by prefacing the 3 stars are for the incredible service and the fried green tomatoes. I made a conscious decision to try this breakfast spot while pondering someplace I'd never been for our anniversary. I didn't want anything elaborate or fancy...just laid back, casual and comfy so THIS was the choice. Upon entering the restaurant there were a few others scattered about...not crowded, but not empty either. The decor was nice and I enjoyed reading the quotes that were displayed in several places. We were both greeted and escorted to our table with no wait. Our waitress was fairly quick to acknowledge our presence and let us know she'd be with us shortly. Quite frankly, she had me at hello. In that short moment she was very welcoming and pleasingly pleasant. I don't see a whole lot of that anymore so I was Appreciative. Emma was patient as she took our order and was helpful in suggesting certain options to us. I was so glad to see various vegetable choices on the breakfast menu. Fried green tomatoes were an excellent choice for starters. They were huge, nicely breaded, piping hot and hit the spot! Two thumbs up on these!The scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and roasted potatoes were not tasty at all. I can't figure out how you can mess these items up, but they certainly left something to be desired. The pancakes tasted better than they looked so that was a plus. The portion size was sufficient and I ended up taking some home as I am not big on wasting food. The ambiance was ok. The highlight of our visit was really Emma. She was THE sweetest waitress ever with such a Beautiful, WINNING personality. It made our visit refreshing despite the 'not-so-good' food. Maybe it was an 'off day' for the chef so I'll give him (or her) some Grace.Thanks Emma! It was wonderful conversing with you. Our time was even more special because YOU were a part of it. Continue being GREAT!

Great breakfast experience. From the waitstaff to the food. The restaurant is located on the outskirts of downtown. Walked there from my hotel (15 minutes). Grabbed a seat at the bar. Bartender/waitress soon arrived and proceeded to pour water and share their breakfast-brunch cocktail menu, but it was iced tea for me. Had the Farmers Breakfast where the diner selects 4 items. I chose eggs, roasted potatoes, sausage and hotcakes. Probably should have chosen fruit instead of the hotcakes. The sausage is legit. Ketchup tasted made in house. Waitperson continually checked in while dining. Very reasonable prices for breakfast. Very filling. And they validate parking! Highly recommended.

Still a spot to grab a meal! Impromptu decision early afternoon and called to check in on wait and to be added to waitlist... graciously hostess obliged!This time happened to try Shrimp & Polenta (GF) with over medium eggs along with my favorites to order hot cocoa and brunch cocktail Percolator and mom got French Toast, turkey sausage, eggs & Roasted Red PotatoesFor me, shrimp dish just need a bit more spices to give it more flavor other than the spicyness from the peppers. I appreciate the attention by the waitress Hannah and owner with another batch .. just wasn't for me! My mom enjoyed her chosen meal completely! Her mimosas flights were a bit much for her, so I got to enjoy those again too!

Delicious. I'm not a big go-out-to-eat for brunch kind of gal, because most places you just pay extra for basic breakfast food that you can cook at home for like $2. This place is a step up! ALL their brunch food was delicious and elevated the humble egg, biscuit, and even ketchup! It all was made fresh and well-seasoned. Ketchup and honey butter was made in house! Waitress was awesome too. Keep in mind you have to park in the lot across the street and validate your parking via the QR code at the check in table in the restaurant. It's free, but if you don't validate, you could get an $80+ ticket. Only took 2 min to validate, just need your license plate.

What I love: 1. Being able to make reservations 2. Normal sized portions and matching prices 3. Validated parkingWe had great service - she was friendly and efficient. The menu has so many options for all tastes. Our table had a burger, French toast, biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict and chicken and waffles. Everyone cleaned their plates! We'll be back for sure - so many other delicious things I want to try.

I love that they have parking. The coffee was great. The staff was quick and kind. The food was a good portion for brunch and the prices were decent. On a Saturday morning they did not have many people there. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.

The Homesteader had been on my list for a LONG time, so when my family asked me to find a restaurant for brunch after the zoo run that could accomodate a big crowd and take a reservation this place was on my radar. I was really impressed because they could actually accommodate us. I needed to make a reservation for a Saturday morning for 10 and after some research I quickly found that most places either don't take weekend brunch reservations or don't take them online for more than 8. Honestly I get why and it's fair, but it limited us on where to go. I was insanely grateful that the Homesteader made this easy peasy for us to book. The run was on a stormy Saturday and as we all finished the race we realized the rain (and thunder, and lighting) was right on our heels! This changed our plans a bit as we had planned to hang out at the zoo for a bit longer and let the kiddos run around. Instead, we ran to our cars to avoid the thunderstorm! So, what did this do to our brunch plans? It made us about 30 minutes early. We decided to go and try our luck anyways. My parents made it there first and the Homesteader was super kind and had our table ready so we were able to sit down and eat a bit earlier than expected. Now to the restaurant (I know, you've waited long enough!). I would describe this place as a hyper local, cozy, breakfast and brunch cafe. It feels warm, welcoming, and like it's been around for a while when you come inside. The folks working were honestly some of the best I've ever encountered. SO friendly, so happy to answer questions, and so kind to my kid. Honestly, they really made our visit a great one. We all tried different things on the menu and everything from the cinnamon roll to the benedict was really good! There were some unique items on the menu, and even the coffee came out tasty, which was amazing when you've waited until 10 am for your first cup of the day. Overall I'd come back for sure. The food is very good, it might not be the absolute best in the city, but they make up for it with charm, some of the best staff in town, and a cozy neighborhood ambiance.