Michelle E.
Yelp
Comfort Cafe lives up to the high expectations! Incredible business serving the community but also serves DELICIOUS food with massive portions!
FAST FACTS:
* Reservations - join the wait list through Yelp but still expect a wait if you're going at peak times... worth it though!
* Parking - free lot available out front but it definitely gets busy at peak times
* Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
* Cash only and donation-based so the menu has no prices... the recommendation is a minimal donation of $5 per item at Java Junkies and $15 per entree at Comfort Cafe
* Non-profit division of Serenity Star with proceeds supporting individuals and families recovering from addiction
SERVICE - Fantastic! We arrived 15 minutes after they opened on a Sunday morning so we were seated right away. One worker brought us drinks and then our main server stopped by shortly after to explain things to us, answer questions, and take our order. He was so nice and friendly and took great care of us! He made conversation, gave recommendations, and brought us anything we needed. Our food came out quickly as well!
PRICING - As mentioned, it's cash only and donation-based so there are not set prices for menu items. The recommendation is a minimal donation of $5 per item at Java Junkies and $15 per entree but obviously you can pay what you can or what you think is fair. I paid $10 for two drinks from Java Junkies and then left $100 for 3 entrees because I was so impressed with the food and service.
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST (10/10) - This was a special for the day... it was as decadent as it sounds and looks! The portion size is MASSIVE, the French toast is thick and soft, and there are plenty of toppings with the chocolate and peanut butter drizzles, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. I would order this again!
ALAMO BENNY (10/10) - This had so many elements and they were all delicious! The English muffin was toasted perfectly, the bacon, ham, and sausage were each thick and incredibly flavorful, the eggs were perfectly poached, and the chipotle hollandaise on top was creamy and delicious! It comes with a side of potatoes and we were able to swap out the hash brown casserole which was packed with shredded potatoes and cheese and then topped with crispy bacon pieces. I would order this again!
BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY (9/10) - Again, a massive portion and every bite is incredible! The two biscuits were super soft and the perfect texture, especially when smothered in enough sausage gravy to bathe in! The gravy was seasoned well, but I would have loved more or larger pieces of sausage crumbles (but then again, I had MORE than enough food as part of this meal).
This was my first time visiting Comfort Cafe but it will be my new staple breakfast spot whenever I visit San Antonio! I absolutely love what they're doing to help the community and will send everyone I know their way to support them and get some delicious food in the process!