Keke's Breakfast Cafe — Restaurant in Tampa

The five star review was from last year. See update below.

Friendly service. Delicious food. Plentiful portions. It was my first time. I had make your own combo; pancake , ham slice and fried potatoes. Every item came out hot and tasty. Thanks to my incredible server , Ayeshia, I only ordered one pancake because each pancake fills the entire plate! I would have never been able to eat more than one. As it is I left with a box.

I MUST say that the service I received from Ayeshia was OUTSTANDING! I eat out too often and become accustomed to lackluster service with no smiles or warmth. Customer service is like you are doing the server a favor by coming into their workplace. Not so with Ayeshia!! What a gem. She smiles, genuinely, takes your order superbly, and checks to make sure your order is to your satisfaction. When she says she will bring you something you've asked for, she does. She needs to start a server training school for other restaurant servers in the industry. Lots of times in other establishments I am grumbling about leaving my 20% tip with the lack of service given. This time I was happy to go over.

When I come back to Tampa I will definitely return and ask for Ayeshia. Kekes has got it right Delicious food, reasonable pricing and fantastic service. Sorry about the photo. It looked and smelled so good. I took a bite bf the pic😊

Update: Visited Keke's after Covid in July,2021. Giving THREE STARS

Ayeshia no longer there. Other servers courteous enough. Ordered meal over phone. Must go in to pay. Ordered identical meal as I did in previous review. Food. Just ok. The pancake tasted more like batter had too much egg in it. My eggs were to be scrambled. My eggs came out like an omelet and had cheese inside. (Don't particularly care for cheese so I didn't eat it). The potatoes were bland. The ham slice was tasty.

My score lowered from my last visit due to the lackluster of the servers and the food. Atmosphere and food seemed different than how I first experienced it. Not sure I will try again next year. I may move on to try a breakfast spot that I have never...

Outstanding service! My cousin ordered Eggs Benedict w/ Home Fires. Quickly, he realized that instead of being soft & runny, the eggs were hard boiled. Within 2 minutes someone brought out new perfect eggs for him.

While thrilled, neither of us could figure out how anyone knew to bring these better, replacement eggs. We hadn't even had a chance to tell our server about the hard boiled eggs! They just magically appeared. And, our server (a male) hadn't even walked by to notice the initial eggs weren't right.

When asked how he knew, the server simply smiled & said he had a feeling. What exceptional service!! These days you usually have to wait to get their attention, then, if they even choose to fix the issue, you wait & wait for the correct item. Making matters worse, the server or manager will often act very put out & irritated that you're politely asking for the correct order.

So, this experience was the polar opposite of what often happens at a restaurant & felt like a breath of fresh air. Having worked as a server & Maitre D' for many years in the past, this was one of the finest examples of a server being proactive & needs anticipation combined w/ a sense of urgency.

Oh, & the food was both visually satisfying & delicious.

Keke's is easily the best breakfast/brunch place in the greater Tampa area. My only wish & suggestion is that they offer FRESH-SQUEEZED orange juice.

Thank you, Keke's, for turning a routine mid-week breakfast into a pleasant &...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kele's, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm, friendly atmosphere and impeccable service.

Ambiance: The ambiance at Kele's is both modern and cozy. The decor is stylish with a touch of elegance, making it a perfect spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. The lighting is soft, creating a comfortable and inviting environment.

Food: The menu at Kele's is diverse and thoughtfully crafted. Every dish we ordered was a delightful surprise. The flavors were well-balanced and the presentation was beautiful. The seafood pasta was particularly outstanding – fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The dessert menu also did not disappoint; the chocolate fondant was a heavenly end to our meal.

Service: The staff at Kele's are professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. The service was prompt without feeling rushed, allowing us to enjoy our meal at a relaxed pace.

Value: Considering the high quality of food and service, the prices at Kele's are very reasonable. It's clear that great care is taken in every aspect of the dining experience, making it worth...