D Cafe and Catering — Restaurant in Atlanta

My family and I came for the Mothers Day brunch/lunch special from 11 am - 4 pm. There was a pre selected menu and payment was requested upon reservation. It was $40 per person. I arrived at 12:15 pm and we were seated right away. The dining space was small and most parties arrived around the same time. There were no more than 50 people there and everyone’s order was taken around the same time. There was a live band to keep the patrons entertained while we waited 2 plus hours for food we never ate.

We had the option to choose from brunch (3 items) or build a dinner entree with the items listed. The brunch did not come with dessert yet it was the same price as dinner option. I ordered the steak and salmon, mac and cheese, collard greens and peach cobbler. All lunch meals were supposed to come with a salad. Meals also came with choice of lemonade, tea, or mimosa. No champagne was detected in the mimosa. At most restaurants, bring your salad out first… we never got the salad. My drink was never refilled.

When the entree eventually came out at 2:48 pm it was cold and looked undercooked. The salmon was rock hard and covered in a cold cream sauce. The macaroni and cheese was not good (stouffer’s tastes better). The collards was too salty. I didn’t get my salad or peach cobbler. No one in my party liked their food. My cousin never even got her food. The waiter told her they had ran out of food by that point. Mind you she ordered the same time everyone else in our party did.

As I observed other patrons, they did not seem as pleased with their experience either. I noticed everyone at a nearby table ordered chicken and waffles. They did get their food around 2 pm after waiting about 2 hours. Judging by their faces they were not pleased. I asked the woman next to me if she liked her food and she quickly replied “it’s horrible.”

At this point many people were requesting to speak to the manager. I too was in line ready to ask for a refund. We asked the owner what was the hold up on the food. She told us she was short staffed. I totally understand being short staffed. What I didn’t understand why that wasn’t communicated sooner. They should have known how many people were coming because everyone there was required to prepay. Lack of preparation was obvious.

My experience was definitely unforgettable. I wish the owner showed more empathy and was more communicative. There were more excuses than understanding. She had it seem as it was no big deal when my Mother’s Day meal for my mother was a complete disappointment. The owner said we would receive a refund within 24hrs as we paid via PayPal.

I will be updating this review to confirm receipt of my refund.

Update: refund has...

If you’re looking for a way to make your dollars count, let me introduce (or reintroduce) you to DCafe & Catering. This isn’t just a business—it’s a bold commitment to community. The owner moved her location on purpose to support the very people who’ve invested in the area. She decided her rent should go into the hands of the community rather than faceless landlords. That’s the kind of intentionality and integrity we need to rally around!

Now, let’s talk about the vibe. DCafe isn’t just a place to grab a bite—it’s cozy and welcoming, a space where you can slow down, enjoy the warm atmosphere, and connect. Whether you’re meeting up with friends, bringing family, or just indulging in some quiet time, the space wraps you in comfort and care.

And the food? Sunday brunch is a must. I indulged in their omelette and chicken & waffles. The omelette was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The chicken? Freshly fried, golden, crispy. The waffle was good, though I would’ve loved some maple syrup, but no biggie—it was still delicious.

Supporting DCafe is about more than great food and a cozy space (though they offer both in spades). It’s about standing with a business that’s standing with us. Let’s show DCafe the same love and loyalty they’re pouring into the community.

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My friends and I came here for brunch and we had a blast. Michelle was our server and she was so nice. She explained their menu items to us thoroughly and checked on us often. She made sure we were well-taken care of. Our meals took about 20 minutes to come out after our orders were placed, but when I tell you we could tell our food was homemade and made to order. We could tell. Everything tasted amazing. I had some sweet tea that tasted so good. I was trying to save it to drink with my meal, but it was too good to save. I ordered some peach cobbler to go and enjoyed that at home. This space is huge. They have other events here and there is a large bar on one side with tables and televisions. The other side is where the kitchen and register are located. They have seating there too. I love this restaurant and how they are centrally located in their community. It is Black woman owned and operated and I will definitely be back. We met the owner also. She corresponded with me about my reservation and was so nice, helpful, and accommodating. I can’t wait to go back for another visit and...