Whistle Stop Cafe — Restaurant in Deep River

We have been trying to get our act together to go here for years- finally made it today & what a treat! It is a funky, fun breakfast place! The menu is very unique including a large selection of herbals teas, homemade lemonades & plain old coffee. The food choices are also unique, seasonal & changing specials. We shared a small pancake- perfect appetizer! I judge a breakfast place by the hash & they did not disappoint- it was fabulous!! Just the right size portions- you are served 1 piece of toast but our server Alex made it very clear, if we wanted a second piece it was not a problem & no charge. I couldn’t resist a second piece of the wonderful cranberry, walnut toast with homemade blackberry marmalade! My hubby had the 4 cheese omelette & a side of sage sausage - both amazing! This place is family owned & their was friendly, family banter between Mom who was cooking & the two kids waiting tables. They included all of the patrons in conversation & couldn’t have been nicer to us! I read the history of the restaurant & there are deep roots locally but also ties to Key West. A definite, funky Key West vibe that we loved. We won’t wait long for our...

You know the type of cafe/ restaurant that only exists in the movies? It has the kind and warm owner, unique regulars, and unbelievably delicious food tucked into a small cafe in a charming small town? That’s whistle stop cafe. Everything about my experience was charming, memorable, and DELICIOUS. Whistle stop has tons of options for everyone, including me (a vegan) and my aunt (gluten free). Not only do they have vegan and gluten free options, but the owner has made sure they take both vegan and gluten free seriously. She does everything in her power to limit cross contamination and is transparent about everything. AND she makes sure the vegan and/ or gluten free options are delicious. I had one of the best tofu scrambles I’ve ever had and don’t even get me started on the potatoes! You haven’t had potatoes until you’ve had them at whistle stop. Overall, whistle stop is a must and every person who drives through town should stop and experience it.

Oh!! To my fellow vegans- Get the vegan...

Whistle Stop Cafe was a decent half way point for my friend and I, so we decided to try it out because of all the phenomenal reviews.

It's only big enough to seat about 10 people inside, plus some barstool seating. If you're going to come here, I would suggest it is a nice day outside because they have plenty of outdoor seating. However, when I went with my friend, it was a rainy day, so we had to sit inside.

The staff at Whistle Stop Cafe are kind and attentive. They were happy to answer our questions about the menu and make recommendations.

The food at Whistle Stop Cafe is alright. I like the menu options, which offer a variety of unique breakfast dishes. However, the food is not as creative or flavorful as I would have expected. It tastes like a typical breakfast place.

Overall, I would give Whistle Stop Cafe 4 stars. It's a decent place to go for a casual breakfast, but don't expect...