What a nice surprise! We were in the area to have some tint put on a vehicle, so we had a couple of hours to kill. As we were riding our bikes around, we stumbled upon the Copper Bell Cafe. It's a breakfast, brunch, lunch restaurant, and they close at 3 pm, so get here early. The parking lot is large, and considering the location, parking shouldn't be a problem. I ordered the lunch special bacon cheeseburger. The burger was juicy and delicious! All the toppings were fresh, and the bun was fluffy soft and tasty. The only thing I didn't like about this burger was the cheese. It was begging for some smoked cheddar or swiss. Even with the cheap cheese, this burger was phenomenal. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it. The fries were the same shape and size as large pickle spears. I think their size made them a little bland. Still good, just needed a little seasoning. The dining area was nice and clean, with plenty of tables and booths. I did notice one TV. The dining area has a nice layout; inviting and comfortable. Our server was super friendly, fast, and kept us smiling. I would say this is a nice little gem, not hidden as much as its just in a remote location. I'll go back, worth the drive for awesome food like this!
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Steve D.
It's Sunday. Restaurant has two tables occupied. One waitress, one inexperienced cook. I say inexperienced because waitress kept telling him how to make things! Seated ourselves, shout from waitress said she'd be right with us. Few dirty tables and place looks dated and dull. At least three chalk boards filled with poor handwriting, about soups and specials. Wife got cheese steak sandwich and I opted for open-face (supposedly "famous") roast beef sandwich. Wife not happy that chopped green peppers are on her sandwich. My roast beef should not be described as famous, more like infamous...not very tasty, pickle spear placed on gravy and beef. Don't know for sure if that caused entire sandwich to taste sour, but after a couple of bites from different parts of sandwich, I gave up. Yelp usually reliable, but I sure don't understand last couple of reviews, 5 stars & comments that this place is a "hidden gem" or "hidden oasis". Friends of the owner? Also, please people, don't y'all realize that when you eat from a self-serve buffet, many, many other people have touched those serving utensils, kids have done what kids will do, etc. and that the food is not fresh, and has been sitting there for a while?
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Curtis B.
I'll say this place is a hidden gem. Definitely a place to check out for the breakfast buffet. Wait staff is friendly, place is clean and food is outstanding. I'll be stopping by this little gem a lot more.
(5)
Mary M.
The best part of this experience was that we found good parking. However that should have been a sign to us that this establishment has below average service. The people are nice but the restaurant is understaff even though is small. When you place your order make sure you order everything you will need because you will not see your server for a long time. I was unable to enjoy my dining experience due to the fact I was constantly looking for my server.
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EJ P.
I drove by this place and Yelped it and thought, why not. I was in the area for work. Well, I got a club sandwich to go with fries and the sandwich and fries were both excellent. This SEEMS to be sort of like a hidden oasis in the middle of chain restaurant hell. Try it.
(5)
Kari L.
Seems to be a local mom & pop place... Waitress was super friendly, food was excellent (i had the copper omelette) and prices were great. Will be coming back for sure!
(5)
David R.
I came in for the breakfast buffet. At a glance, it's deceptively small but it has everything you could want. I'm pretty ADD when it comes to breakfast foods so buffets are where it's at for me. This one did not disappoint. Three kinds of sausage, gravy that isn't bland, bacon that isn't that flimsy, translucent stuff you get everywhere else. The wait staff was incredibly friendly and made sure I had whatever I needed. I will definitely be coming back often.
(5)
Letitia K.
Stop by for breakfast buffet with the family because it was close to our house. The food and service was wonderful!!! There is a lot to choose from on the buffet. We will be back !!
(5)
Lisa P.
We attempted to try breakfast here today, but ended up leaving. Not one person greeted us. The waitress told us to sit anywhere, and then proceeded to completely ignore us while she gave her whole life story to another table. Meanwhile, we waited at a wet table without so much as a menu. It was extremely rude, and poor customer service. Someone had to tell the waitress to come to our table, but by then we were ready to leave.
(1)
Tracy G.
Mom and Pop place, small place but really cute decor. If you stop in, we've been served our best at breakfast, we had the famous open faced turkey and it was cold. Sweet as can be waitress.
(4)
Bill S.
Buffett was real good. Omelets were very nice. Bacon! Great, sausage with onions & peppers.
(3)
Eloy C.
Never been here before I must say the place is great ! I had breakfast eggs, bacon,& home fries it was good . And fresh made Red Velvet cake . I be back again !
(4)
Christopher W.
Had the breakfast buffet this morning with my pals - some very good aspects, some not so great. Firstly, the buffet had plenty of the standard expected fair, and I enjoyed most of it. The scrambled eggs with mix-ins were very good, with plenty of fresh green bell peppers. Good amount of bacon to be had, pancakes and french toast, biscuits and gravy, cheesy grits. The breakfast sausage didn't suit me, but I think that was more just because it wasn't to my taste. The not so good? The buffet set up was a bit clumsy, with metal trays you had to lift the lid off of in order to get to the food. There was quite a lot of bustle all about by the servers, and they didn't strike me as being in the best of moods. The worst aspect, however, was something I'm relating second hand... the coffee. I didn't have any, but my friend did - and called it the worst coffee he'd ever had in his life. As soon as we were out the door, he started saying how desperate he was to go somewhere else, ANYWHERE else to have some different coffee to get the flavor of their coffee out of their mouth. Will I be returning? Absolutely. Good, well priced breakfast buffet that was fresh and tasty.
(3)
Matt H.
This place is great! My friend and I sat down ordered drinks and food. Before we were much into our 1st cup, our full breakfast came out so FAST. Food was excellent, service was extremely friendly and attentive. Price was fair as well. Had breakfast today, going back for buffet in morning before i catch a flight. Can't. Wait! Btw, i do enjoy a good breakfast.
(5)
Tamie W.
Excellent food ...breakfast all day .. Breakfast and Lunch are always perfectly done and always with a smile :), love this Lil place!
(5)
Gerardo L.
Hidden place in Riverview area to have breakfast. In my case I eat Paleo, so it's nice to have a vegetable, meat omelette and some coffee. Very nice thing that they have a small conference room for around 10 people for small meetings.
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Cameron B.
A friend and I went there today for the breakfast buffet. The food was spot on and our server, Katherine, was awesome! The only thing that would have made it better if they had cheese available for the grits. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Heather A.
Recently came under new ownership, and the menu lost a lot of its flavor and charm. Now the place is just pretty bland.
(2)
Melissa R.
Best blueberry pancakes of my life. Their food is delicious, homemade and very affordable. Great for breakfast or lunch I am looking forward to going back. It's a simple place, very clean but not too many seats. I've never had a wait going here so don't hesitate. It's a great spot for morning meetings or get togethers.
(4)
Dani R.
The service sucks, the lady forgot everything we asked for and came after we been done to tell is the out of the sides we order. The homes fries was so salty you couldn't eat it!
(2)
Curt W.
Decided to give it another try for Mother's Day. Since out last visit the service and food have gotten much better. We offered "constructive" criticism and they apparently took it to heart.
(4)
Tony A.
Awesome food and service! Had breakfast several times and was always perfect. Had a chicken sandwich today that was excellent!
(5)
Ashley S.
Came in before hitting the nail salon next door with my 7 yo daughter. Had the Rueben, with fries. AMAZING!!! So hard to find a good Rueben. My little one had fried mushrooms and a piece of chocolate cake, also amazing!!!! Service was stellar, and prices are great. I've been back 3x and I will keep coming back!!!
(5)
Jude B.
Been here a few times for lunch a bit slow on service but food is good and tasty. Not for someone trying to get back to work on time. Also did a brunch I believe for Easter one year also quite good lots of variety and freshly made.
(4)
Sunita L.
Generous portions, friendly service, causal ambiance, and clean.
(4)
E P H.
The dining experience was great. Food was hot and well prepared. The staff was friendly and had good customer service skills. With a laid back atmosphere and aromas to match, this will be a definite repeat.
(4)
G M.
I visited this restaurant for the first time today and was very satisfied with the food (especially the portions!) and service. The waitress (Katharine) was very friendly and polite. I ordered the corned beef hash plate and it was delicious and at a good price! Definitely going back again soon!
(5)
Terra P.
One star because the staff is friendly and attentive. But I will not be eating there again. My "tall" stack of pancakes was three pancakes served with cheap, watery packets of syrup and a packet of country crock. The pancakes were edible but not worth eating. Also had a cup of coffee and the best thing about it was that it was hot. Should have been a clue to eat somewhere else when there was only one table of people in the restaurant at 8:15 am on a Sunday morning.
(1)
James B.
We just stumbled across this place and we are very happy that we did. They have a weekend burger special, any of their burgers and a side for just $5 if you purchase a drink. The food was excellent. We are looking forward to going back for one or their breakfast or brunch buffets.
(5)
John O.
Great food, good coffee, friendly staff and cozy environment. What more can you want? My wife enjoys the french toast.
(5)
Marcos G.
My wife and I have eaten here four times now. I'm disappointed to say that this place keeps getting worse and worse. I can only speak for their breakfast options because that's the only meals we come here for. If there's one thing I need to start off my morning is a good cup of coffee, unfortunately the coffee here has always seemed very watered down and tastes old. The taste of the coffee gets forgotten pretty quickly because your frustrations start to grow due to how long your meal is takes to get to you. It took over 20 minutes to get our breakfast and we were the only customers in the restaurant. When the meal does get to you its very disappointing and lacking. It's a real shame because I was very excited to see this place be built and was excited that there was going to be another breakfast place near where I live. My wife and I frequent about 5 different locations and this is by far the worst location that we that we've been to for breakfast. It's a real shame too because the place looks relatively clean, modern, and could have the market cornered for this area but I'd rather take to drive to some of my other favorite locations.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Bo W.
What a nice surprise! We were in the area to have some tint put on a vehicle, so we had a couple of hours to kill. As we were riding our bikes around, we stumbled upon the Copper Bell Cafe. It's a breakfast, brunch, lunch restaurant, and they close at 3 pm, so get here early. The parking lot is large, and considering the location, parking shouldn't be a problem. I ordered the lunch special bacon cheeseburger. The burger was juicy and delicious! All the toppings were fresh, and the bun was fluffy soft and tasty. The only thing I didn't like about this burger was the cheese. It was begging for some smoked cheddar or swiss. Even with the cheap cheese, this burger was phenomenal. I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it. The fries were the same shape and size as large pickle spears. I think their size made them a little bland. Still good, just needed a little seasoning. The dining area was nice and clean, with plenty of tables and booths. I did notice one TV. The dining area has a nice layout; inviting and comfortable. Our server was super friendly, fast, and kept us smiling. I would say this is a nice little gem, not hidden as much as its just in a remote location. I'll go back, worth the drive for awesome food like this!
(4)Steve D.
It's Sunday. Restaurant has two tables occupied. One waitress, one inexperienced cook. I say inexperienced because waitress kept telling him how to make things! Seated ourselves, shout from waitress said she'd be right with us. Few dirty tables and place looks dated and dull. At least three chalk boards filled with poor handwriting, about soups and specials. Wife got cheese steak sandwich and I opted for open-face (supposedly "famous") roast beef sandwich. Wife not happy that chopped green peppers are on her sandwich. My roast beef should not be described as famous, more like infamous...not very tasty, pickle spear placed on gravy and beef. Don't know for sure if that caused entire sandwich to taste sour, but after a couple of bites from different parts of sandwich, I gave up. Yelp usually reliable, but I sure don't understand last couple of reviews, 5 stars & comments that this place is a "hidden gem" or "hidden oasis". Friends of the owner? Also, please people, don't y'all realize that when you eat from a self-serve buffet, many, many other people have touched those serving utensils, kids have done what kids will do, etc. and that the food is not fresh, and has been sitting there for a while?
(1)Curtis B.
I'll say this place is a hidden gem. Definitely a place to check out for the breakfast buffet. Wait staff is friendly, place is clean and food is outstanding. I'll be stopping by this little gem a lot more.
(5)Mary M.
The best part of this experience was that we found good parking. However that should have been a sign to us that this establishment has below average service. The people are nice but the restaurant is understaff even though is small. When you place your order make sure you order everything you will need because you will not see your server for a long time. I was unable to enjoy my dining experience due to the fact I was constantly looking for my server.
(2)EJ P.
I drove by this place and Yelped it and thought, why not. I was in the area for work. Well, I got a club sandwich to go with fries and the sandwich and fries were both excellent. This SEEMS to be sort of like a hidden oasis in the middle of chain restaurant hell. Try it.
(5)Kari L.
Seems to be a local mom & pop place... Waitress was super friendly, food was excellent (i had the copper omelette) and prices were great. Will be coming back for sure!
(5)David R.
I came in for the breakfast buffet. At a glance, it's deceptively small but it has everything you could want. I'm pretty ADD when it comes to breakfast foods so buffets are where it's at for me. This one did not disappoint. Three kinds of sausage, gravy that isn't bland, bacon that isn't that flimsy, translucent stuff you get everywhere else. The wait staff was incredibly friendly and made sure I had whatever I needed. I will definitely be coming back often.
(5)Letitia K.
Stop by for breakfast buffet with the family because it was close to our house. The food and service was wonderful!!! There is a lot to choose from on the buffet. We will be back !!
(5)Lisa P.
We attempted to try breakfast here today, but ended up leaving. Not one person greeted us. The waitress told us to sit anywhere, and then proceeded to completely ignore us while she gave her whole life story to another table. Meanwhile, we waited at a wet table without so much as a menu. It was extremely rude, and poor customer service. Someone had to tell the waitress to come to our table, but by then we were ready to leave.
(1)Tracy G.
Mom and Pop place, small place but really cute decor. If you stop in, we've been served our best at breakfast, we had the famous open faced turkey and it was cold. Sweet as can be waitress.
(4)Bill S.
Buffett was real good. Omelets were very nice. Bacon! Great, sausage with onions & peppers.
(3)Eloy C.
Never been here before I must say the place is great ! I had breakfast eggs, bacon,& home fries it was good . And fresh made Red Velvet cake . I be back again !
(4)Christopher W.
Had the breakfast buffet this morning with my pals - some very good aspects, some not so great. Firstly, the buffet had plenty of the standard expected fair, and I enjoyed most of it. The scrambled eggs with mix-ins were very good, with plenty of fresh green bell peppers. Good amount of bacon to be had, pancakes and french toast, biscuits and gravy, cheesy grits. The breakfast sausage didn't suit me, but I think that was more just because it wasn't to my taste. The not so good? The buffet set up was a bit clumsy, with metal trays you had to lift the lid off of in order to get to the food. There was quite a lot of bustle all about by the servers, and they didn't strike me as being in the best of moods. The worst aspect, however, was something I'm relating second hand... the coffee. I didn't have any, but my friend did - and called it the worst coffee he'd ever had in his life. As soon as we were out the door, he started saying how desperate he was to go somewhere else, ANYWHERE else to have some different coffee to get the flavor of their coffee out of their mouth. Will I be returning? Absolutely. Good, well priced breakfast buffet that was fresh and tasty.
(3)Matt H.
This place is great! My friend and I sat down ordered drinks and food. Before we were much into our 1st cup, our full breakfast came out so FAST. Food was excellent, service was extremely friendly and attentive. Price was fair as well. Had breakfast today, going back for buffet in morning before i catch a flight. Can't. Wait! Btw, i do enjoy a good breakfast.
(5)Tamie W.
Excellent food ...breakfast all day .. Breakfast and Lunch are always perfectly done and always with a smile :), love this Lil place!
(5)Gerardo L.
Hidden place in Riverview area to have breakfast. In my case I eat Paleo, so it's nice to have a vegetable, meat omelette and some coffee. Very nice thing that they have a small conference room for around 10 people for small meetings.
(4)Cameron B.
A friend and I went there today for the breakfast buffet. The food was spot on and our server, Katherine, was awesome! The only thing that would have made it better if they had cheese available for the grits. We will definitely be back.
(4)Heather A.
Recently came under new ownership, and the menu lost a lot of its flavor and charm. Now the place is just pretty bland.
(2)Melissa R.
Best blueberry pancakes of my life. Their food is delicious, homemade and very affordable. Great for breakfast or lunch I am looking forward to going back. It's a simple place, very clean but not too many seats. I've never had a wait going here so don't hesitate. It's a great spot for morning meetings or get togethers.
(4)Dani R.
The service sucks, the lady forgot everything we asked for and came after we been done to tell is the out of the sides we order. The homes fries was so salty you couldn't eat it!
(2)Curt W.
Decided to give it another try for Mother's Day. Since out last visit the service and food have gotten much better. We offered "constructive" criticism and they apparently took it to heart.
(4)Tony A.
Awesome food and service! Had breakfast several times and was always perfect. Had a chicken sandwich today that was excellent!
(5)Ashley S.
Came in before hitting the nail salon next door with my 7 yo daughter. Had the Rueben, with fries. AMAZING!!! So hard to find a good Rueben. My little one had fried mushrooms and a piece of chocolate cake, also amazing!!!! Service was stellar, and prices are great. I've been back 3x and I will keep coming back!!!
(5)Jude B.
Been here a few times for lunch a bit slow on service but food is good and tasty. Not for someone trying to get back to work on time. Also did a brunch I believe for Easter one year also quite good lots of variety and freshly made.
(4)Sunita L.
Generous portions, friendly service, causal ambiance, and clean.
(4)E P H.
The dining experience was great. Food was hot and well prepared. The staff was friendly and had good customer service skills. With a laid back atmosphere and aromas to match, this will be a definite repeat.
(4)G M.
I visited this restaurant for the first time today and was very satisfied with the food (especially the portions!) and service. The waitress (Katharine) was very friendly and polite. I ordered the corned beef hash plate and it was delicious and at a good price! Definitely going back again soon!
(5)Terra P.
One star because the staff is friendly and attentive. But I will not be eating there again. My "tall" stack of pancakes was three pancakes served with cheap, watery packets of syrup and a packet of country crock. The pancakes were edible but not worth eating. Also had a cup of coffee and the best thing about it was that it was hot. Should have been a clue to eat somewhere else when there was only one table of people in the restaurant at 8:15 am on a Sunday morning.
(1)James B.
We just stumbled across this place and we are very happy that we did. They have a weekend burger special, any of their burgers and a side for just $5 if you purchase a drink. The food was excellent. We are looking forward to going back for one or their breakfast or brunch buffets.
(5)John O.
Great food, good coffee, friendly staff and cozy environment. What more can you want? My wife enjoys the french toast.
(5)Marcos G.
My wife and I have eaten here four times now. I'm disappointed to say that this place keeps getting worse and worse. I can only speak for their breakfast options because that's the only meals we come here for. If there's one thing I need to start off my morning is a good cup of coffee, unfortunately the coffee here has always seemed very watered down and tastes old. The taste of the coffee gets forgotten pretty quickly because your frustrations start to grow due to how long your meal is takes to get to you. It took over 20 minutes to get our breakfast and we were the only customers in the restaurant. When the meal does get to you its very disappointing and lacking. It's a real shame because I was very excited to see this place be built and was excited that there was going to be another breakfast place near where I live. My wife and I frequent about 5 different locations and this is by far the worst location that we that we've been to for breakfast. It's a real shame too because the place looks relatively clean, modern, and could have the market cornered for this area but I'd rather take to drive to some of my other favorite locations.
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