MyHouse Cafe — Restaurant in Colorado

12/30/24 update. I am sorry to have to change my rating. We re-visited yesterday and it was not great. I tried the Philly Cheesesteak in the hopes this was to become our new "go to" Philly place in Monument and alas, it will not be. It came on a sesame seed hot dog bun, not a hoagie or Amoroso roll. The hot dog bun isn't big or robust enough to take the fillings. The meat was OK, but underseasoned. And the cheese used was some sort of pastuerized cheese substitute, not real provolone. As it cooled it turned to cheese glop - I don't know what else to call it. I think it would have functioned well as glue after about 10 minutes.

One of my guests had the Sheridan Chicken sandwich. I am not sure what "Sheridan Chicken" is, but he seemed to enjoy it well enough. Bacon, lettuce and tomato on toast.

My 2nd guest had the chicken fried steak, which was slathered with sausage gravy. The gravy wasn't bad, but like a lot this day, didn't have a ton of flavor. Everything needed more salt. And this time the fries were not great - not cooked enough with mealy interiors. And no salt.

So, it was a disappointing return. We will probably give them one more try for breakfast, which is served all day. Value was still good at $57 including tip and tax for 3, including sodas.

11/26/24 - This is really a 4.5 star rating overall and for the food. I had the Clubhouse with Turkey and it was pretty good. Fresh ingredients and hot bacon were the stars of the sandwich, and it wasn't ridiculously huge like I see at so many places. Still, plenty to eat for me. I ordered the onion rings as my side and they were pretty good also. Frozen, so the onions were not big or crispy enough, but that is usually the problem with frozen rings. At least these weren't watery inside. The batter was crunchy and tasty.

My guest had the Philly Cheesesteak, and gave it two thumbs up. I tried the beef and peppers mixture and it tasted legit. There was a huge mound of meat and the bun was not up to the task, instantly falling apart. So he made a mess with his hands, then finished the rest with a fork. It also came with one of the biggest mounds of french fries either of us have seen in awhile. I liked them as they were crispy on the outside, tender inside, but a little inconsistent. We have been looking for a good cheesesteak place in the Monument area, and we think we've found it.

Service was very friendly, attentive and lots of smiles and pleasant chatter. The servers seemed to genuinely be enjoying their jobs, which makes the whole experience a lot nicer. The atmosphere is pretty simple - plain and comfy booths and tables, and it was clean even for the end of the day.

Value - This is one of the best values we have seen in a long time. Price for two with two sodas, tax and tip was $36. Without tip, that's $30. A couple of meal deals at McDonald's is $25! Most entrees are priced at $10.50 to $12, and portions are hearty - that's good value. With another VERY popluar diner just a block down the road, it's important to stand out in some way, and the combination of food, service and value makes this place a winner. ...

Maybe I caught this place on an off day. But it was as mediocre and forgettable as you can get.

The server never introduced herself by name, she didn't check on me once after I got my food so I was never offered a drink refill.

Ordered the biscuits and gravy combo. I have a hunch they aren't made in house, the biscuits have an overly flour taste that you get from factory biscuits. Gravy lacked any seasoning.

Bacon was plentiful though very chewy even though I asked for extra crispy. Hash browns also lacked seasoning, and the scrambled eggs were insanely flat, bordering on overcooked.

For the combined price of $17 even though they were sizable portions, I can't recommend this place. Would've been happier with a fast food breakfast by far.

The service was quick, but they were also in a slow...

No doubt - one of the best breakfast places near Colorado Springs!

This unassuming eatery is tucked into the side of a strip mall. It isn't flashy - just a simple little place.

A simple little place with the best service and even better food.

Let's start with the service - the waitstaff here are old-school nice. The kind of people who make you feel at home the moment you walk in. Warm smiles, friendly service. Love this.

The food is off the charts good. I had the tamale breakfast - the tamales are made fresh in house and were - no joke - the best tamales I've had in Colorado. So good.

Don't miss MyHouse Cafe. This place should get seven stars....