★★★★★
Best brunch in Tallahassee hands down. The shrimp and grits are perfect and the porch is so charming on a cool morning.
Brunch & Breakfast · Midtown · Tallahassee
Uptown Cafe
and Catering
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The place
Uptown Cafe and Catering is an American breakfast, lunch, and all-day brunch cafe at 1325 Miccosukee Rd in Midtown Tallahassee, Florida. The kitchen serves house-made pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, salads, and quiche from a comfort-food menu. It opens early each weekday and continues serving brunch through the afternoon. The cafe holds a 4.6-star Google rating across 733 reviews and is rated $$ for price. Catering is available for offices, weddings, and private events across the Tallahassee metro. Seating includes a covered front porch, and parking is available in the adjacent lot. Takeout and third-party delivery are offered through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Reservations are not required for parties under six.
Tucked into a converted bungalow on Miccosukee Road in Midtown Tallahassee, Uptown Cafe and Catering has been a comfort-food mainstay for locals, state workers, and FSU faculty for years. The wraparound porch, mismatched chairs, and chalkboard specials give it a neighborhood-diner feel a few blocks east of the Capitol corridor, and the kitchen leans into all-day brunch instead of a strict breakfast cutoff.
Regulars order the buttermilk pancakes, the shrimp and grits, the spinach and feta omelet, and the chicken salad croissant. The quiche of the day and the loaded breakfast potatoes show up in nearly every Google review, and the homemade soups rotate daily. Save room for a cinnamon roll or a slice of carrot cake from the dessert case.
Walk-ins are the norm, but call ahead on Saturday and Sunday mornings when the wait can stretch past 30 minutes. Parking is in the on-site lot off Miccosukee Road, with overflow on the side streets. The porch is dog-friendly, takeout is easy through the front counter, and the catering side handles drop-off breakfast trays, box lunches, and full-service weddings across Leon County.
All-day breakfast and brunch
Dog-friendly front porch
On-site parking lot
Full catering service for offices and weddings
What to expect
Expect a relaxed Midtown cafe atmosphere with strong breakfast and brunch service from early morning into the afternoon. Order at the counter or table-side, browse the daily chalkboard specials, and plan for a short wait on weekends. The space is family-friendly, pet-friendly on the porch, and well-suited for solo diners with a laptop on weekdays.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Friendly staff, generous portions, and the quiche of the day was outstanding. We had a 15-minute wait on Saturday but it was worth it.
★★★★★
Catered our office breakfast and it was a hit — fresh fruit, mini quiches, and those cinnamon rolls. Easy drop-off, great communication.
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Frequently asked
Does Uptown Cafe and Catering take reservations?
Reservations are not typically required — walk-ins are the norm. For weekend brunch, arrive before 9am or after 12:30pm to avoid the longest waits. Large parties of six or more should call (850) 219-9800 ahead.
Is Uptown Cafe and Catering dog friendly?
Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome on the covered front porch. Water bowls are available on request. Dogs are not permitted inside the dining room per Florida health code.
Where do I park near Uptown Cafe and Catering?
There is a free on-site parking lot off Miccosukee Road directly in front of the cafe. Overflow street parking is available on adjacent Midtown side streets, all within a short walk.
What are the most popular dishes at Uptown Cafe and Catering?
The most-mentioned dishes in Google reviews are the buttermilk pancakes, shrimp and grits, spinach and feta omelet, chicken salad croissant, and the daily quiche. Save room for a housemade cinnamon roll.
What are Uptown Cafe and Catering's hours?
The cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm. Brunch is served all day. Hours can vary on major holidays — call (850) 219-9800 to confirm.
Does Uptown Cafe and Catering offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout can be ordered at the front counter or by phone at (850) 219-9800. Delivery is available through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Full-service catering and box-lunch drop-off are also offered across the Tallahassee area.
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