PendersCafe — Restaurant in Wilmington

I feel like everyone should know, I was once a waitress here and I would like to explain why she can not keep workers. Ms. Maxine literally takes all of our tips regardless of the amount. She claims she has to tax them however she does way more then that. She only pays 5$ per hour and then states that the tips is what will help. However if she literally is taking our tips we in reality are only making 5$ an hour. While working with her I can say the burgers and lemonade are fresh and delicious. As far as the racist comment witnessed from another person she is indeed racist as most people born in her era are. I don’t believe she realized I’m biracial and she constantly made racist remarks while I was...

A local gem. Same owner since 1977 who can share a lot of history of the local area. Menu is simple and takes you back to an earlier time frame. Restaurant is nicely decorated with Coca Cola items from the past. We ordered the breakfast special (see photo of their signboard). Items came fast and hot. Good breakfast with simple pricing. The old school lunch counter will take you back to earlier times and you can have great conversation with waitstaff and cooks. Booths are nice and reserved for parties of two or more. Check out the original tin plate ceiling and the designs. How many restaurants today can you find friend...

The breakfast special was a rip off. I wandered into this old style and old looking diner type of restaurant because it was the only place to have a simple breakfast near the post office on Front Street . My first shock happened when they delivered the tiniest sausage I had ever seen with a drop of watery grits and two small eggs for $6. The second shock happened when I found out that the tiny cup of weak coffee cost $ 2 and was being added to a bill with tax that came to about $ 9. Visitors to Wilmington beware Penders Cafe will...