Sterling Cafe, located in the heart of Sterling, Kansas, embodies the charm of a quintessential small-town diner. Patrons rave about its inviting atmosphere and friendly service, creating a welcoming space for community gatherings. The cafe serves a range of hearty American breakfast favorites, including mouthwatering biscuits and gravy that have become a highlight for many frequent visitors. Customers like William Toulouse emphasize not to overlook the soft, warm biscuits paired with robust coffee, which adds to the overall homestyle experience. The menu is straightforward yet satisfying, featuring well-prepared dishes that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Reviews often mention the superb service and the cozy ambiance, making it a regular spot for locals like Bryant Larimore who dine here weekly. Denise Edmondson’s glowing comments reflect the cafe's appeal to travelers, showcasing its ability to deliver a delightful experience for those seeking authentic dining. While the decor may be modest and the menu typically uncomplicated, the genuine warmth of Sterling Cafe shines through its food and atmosphere. It's a place where visitors can savor classic comfort food, share stories, and soak in the essence of small-town life. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Sterling Cafe is undeniably a must-visit gem that promises both good food and great company.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Sterling Cafe
David Reynolds
May 18,2025
Nice small town atmosphere. Clean and pleasant with friendly waitstaff. Good food and excellent pies. Does not accept electronic payments of any kind, ie charge or debit cards. Accepts checks or cash only. Sterling Cafe now accepts credit cards. Date of this post is 6-12-11.
Bryant Larimore
Apr 25,2025
Great place to stop in and have a burger or some good homestyle breakfast. Service is superb. I eat here at least once a week.
William Toulouse
Apr 21,2025
Typical smal ttown cafe. Fair prices. Normal portions. Not huge, but enough. Had an omelet, hash browns, and a biscuit. Don't skip the biscuits. Really warm, soft, and tasty. Good coffee.
William Jacob
Apr 7,2025
Sterling Cafe IS the definition of small town diner. Lots of old people sitting around drinking coffee. Friendly, but not overly friendly, wait staff. TV on the weather channel. Good midwestern style food. The food is nothing special. The decor isn't spectacular. The staff doesn't put on a show for you. But if you're looking for a simple small town diner experience, this place is pretty special.
Denise Edmondson
Apr 6,2025
Came in from Alabama. We love visiting small cafe’s and restaurants. Everything about this little Cafe was great. We would definitely recommend stopping by.
Jody Spradlen
Mar 13,2025
Been living in Sterling since July. And yesterday was the first day I have gone there. And I must say, the place has a warm homey kind of feel. The people were nice and the waitress was really kind. The food came out hot, the salad I had was yummy, and the chicken strips with fries (for child) was a great portion for even adults lol. My fiance had the chicken strip dinner which included small salad, mash potatoes with gravy, and corn. I stole a couple bites from my kiddo lol. And it was very good. And the pies were all homemade except just one. They were honest when we had questions and it was a great experience. There was even someone visiting and it was their first time there as well, and the waitress was just sweet as can be and love how she made him feel welcomed. Honestly I thought he had been there before from how she was talking to him. (lol wasnt being entirely nosy. He was right behind us and as it was late in the evening there wasnt much people). This is a long review and I apologize but if youre ever in town or havent been to this place I highly recommend it. You wont regret it. Very respectable people.
Mel Parkes-Towne
Feb 26,2025
Sterling Cafe has been a staple of this down for years. Kind owners, attentive staff, delicious affordable menu. Get the coconut cream pie!!
Jennifer Dickson
Feb 14,2025
We went for the first time a few months ago, and I forgot to leave a review. It was a wonderful place. Our server was very friendly and great at her job. The food was delicious and very decently priced. I'd love to go again!
Reviews For Sterling Cafe