White Lion Cafe

If you have a sweet tooth, RUN don't walk to White Lion Cafe. I tried the banana cake and honestly, it may be the best banana cake I’ve ever had and possibly ever will have. Every part was homemade and balanced. The cake itself was incredibly moist and rich with real banana without being heavy. Between the layers was a soft banana custard that was light, delicate, and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. The whipped banana frosting was a star standout.. not a sugary buttercream, but airy and melt in your mouth. The chocolate drizzle tied everything together beautifully. This is absolutely where I’ll be getting cakes from moving forward, whether for a special occasion or just a personal slice of dessert. Truly exceptional!!

This time, instead of leaving it to chance, I asked Google for restaurants near me. The White Lion came up and I was intrigued because it's out of the way. You'd never come upon it just driving around. It's a cool looking place with an old country vibe and they've got it decorated for Halloween which is really fun! I couldn't help but order a sweet tea and meatloaf with mixed veggies and mashed potatoes. The tea is brewed fresh every day, the mugs are HUGE, and the tea is delicious. Not too sweet, just how I like it. The meatloaf is also a large portion. It comes covered in mushrooms and brown gravy with a little more on the side for your mashed potatoes. It tastes very good, especially when you have it with gravy and mushrooms together on the fork. The mixed veggies are really good too, they're cooked through, but still firm. Best of all is the service! It's my first time here and the staff treated me as well as they did the regulars. This is a thoroughly enjoyable place and I absolutely recommend you try it out, even if you have to go out of your way.

Food was salty. Fried broccoli was delicious with their homemade ranch dressing. The fried chicken was separated from the breading as soon as it was cut. Employees were very nice and had great hospitality. I would love to go back to try their brunch on Sundays.

I haven't been in at least 15 years. I went the other day with my parents. We each ordered something off the daily specials white board. My snapper wrap was a bit fishy tasting which is usually an indicator that the snapper isn't fresh. I've grown up in south Florida & the keys all my life & I have had fresh fish all my life. The French dip was good & the shrimp scampi was good. The staff was very nice & attentive. We ordered 2 of the desserts & they were delicious. All in all it was a good meal but was very expensive. Three of us having the daily specials & 2 desserts was almost $90. Not sure if I will be back, maybe try again in another 15 years.

You gotta be careful when a RestaurantGM and an ExecutiveChef go out together for SundayBrunch. AKA- There’s a slight possibility that we may be a little…. critique-y. ;- ) But let me tell you what we discovered on this day…. The White Lion Cafe, Homestead’s Official HiddenGem! 10outof10 in every F&B-way imaginable. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better… there’s a whole wall of HotWheels in the men’s room!!!, for the little boy in all of us. Almost forgot, shout-out to our server Tiffany. Your pleasant personality was the perfect pairing for our meal. :- ) See y’all again soon! (I made a cute little video on my FB page but couldn’t upload here on google) support local.

White Lion Café isn’t just a restaurant: it's an experience that feels like eating at Grandma's house, where the portions are big and the ambience feels like home. My Popeye’s Spinach Salad, fresh as a morning breeze and loaded with lean grilled chicken, onions, feta, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and a perfectly cooked egg, was a testament to clean eating without sacrifice; I opted for olive oil and lemon for dressing, and I sprinkled some black pepper on top of my salad to give it a bit more zest. My wife’s Sweet Chicken Sandwich was a crispy, indulgent creation from the specials menu; it was the kind of sandwich that was so good you get sad when it's gone off the dinner plate, leaving only crumbs: unapologetic, crave-worthy, and real. Shelby and Tiffany delivered the kind of attentive, authentic service you can’t fake, and even the manager, Lory, stepped out to ensure we were taken care of; a rare and beautiful experience of extra care and hospitality. Two incredible meals, five-star service, and the total bill, even with tip, floated under fifty dollars. A steal. A sanctuary. A place worth returning to.

If you haven't had the pleasure of finding this hidden gem, then you've been missing out. I have loved this place and all their food options which are all home made and delicious for many years. They have live music on certain nights and their desserts are divine! Shout out to their coconut cream pie! (Coconut cake was not pictured because it was so good we forgot to take a picture of it before we enjoyed it!) Their portions are always generous and beautifully presented.

I recently had the pleasure of having lunch at the White Lion Cafe and could not have been more impressed. From the moment we walked in the door, it was clear that this was a special place. Not only does it allow pets, which is always appreciated, but the ambiance was lovely. The decor was tasteful and created a cozy atmosphere that made me feel right at home. But what really stood out to me about this cafe was the food. It was absolutely delicious. Every bite was bursting with flavor and the presentation was impeccable. The food exceeded all my expectations, and the dessert was ultra delicious !!! The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive and helpful. Lulu & Zarina went out of their way to make sure my husband, Bruno and I had a memorable experience. Lastly, the location of this cafe is perfect. It is situated in a lovely neighborhood of Homestead, there are air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned facilities, the outdoor seating offers a beautiful view of the entire courtyard. All in all I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet and memorable local experience. Overall, the White Lion Cafe is definitely a hidden gem worth visiting in Homestead, Miami.

The food and service were amazing!!! It's such a cute little house. I definitely recommend.

This was my second time here that I wasn't completely satisfied. Service was great. We were seated right away and we had our waitress at our table taking our drink orders and letting us know of the daily specials which all looked like great choices. The atmosphere is like a warm cozy home feeling with indoor and outdoor comfortable seating, but unfortunately some of the seating is right next to others, and ours was like that. I wasn't comfortable with that. I ordered the vegetable angle hair pasta and the vegetables were very fresh and it was a large serving size and reasonably priced but unfortunately it was bland and without a lot of flavors. I am not sure if I will give this place another try. I would prefer to try other local places.

What a cool spot. Food was yummy and the service was good. They are now open on Sundays and have a select brunch menu which has good options to choose from. They have homemade desserts too.

The best hidden gem in Homestead, the service outstanding, please visit you will not regret it

I love the food there. I've been going there for a long time not as often as I would like. The food is fresh, a great variety of dishes, delicious desserts. Service is good and ambiance is pleasant.

A most unwelcoming environment. We were recently on a 100 mile bicycle trip to the Keys and decided to stop here for lunch. We arrived at 11a and saw that it was advertised as open. We rode into the parking lot on the west side and entered the back patio with our bicycles through the open entrance. There were no guests at this time, so I went inside to inquire about service. I apparently surprised the staff as I overheard a 'WTF is he doing here comment from the kitchen' and was immediately told that they were closed, but when she looked at the clock said, 'Oh, I guess we're open'. It was 11:05am. We asked if we could sit outside since we had our bicycles and were told ok. Once we get to the patio, we were asked to move the bikes so we don't block any tables. Fair enough request, and she suggests near a railing away from the table, but then says she needs to call the manager to see if we can have the bikes there. It's then suggested that we move the bikes to the back near the kitchen entrance where employees park their bikes, totally out of sight. We are also told that we need to go through the front entrance and not the back. At this point there are no other guests except for us. The impression was that we were not welcome to be there and they were not ready to prep and serve. At this point we decided it was best to find another option. In addition to bicycling, I am active with several large motorcycle riding groups and this location was on the destination list. At this point I have to say this place is 'Off the List'.

After 4 years we tried the White Lion Cafe for dinner once again. The food as always is plentiful and delicious home cooked food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The difference this time was there was not 100 cats roaming around you and handful of cat food in every corner or on the tables which was a nice welcome this time compared to last time. The service was impecable and we look forward to returning again real soon.

Sadly disappointed & I see 3 Health Violations. My mom's favorite lunch spot, so she recommended it for my husband's birthday dinner. We made reservations because of all the popular reviews. He ordered the 14 oz Rib Eye Steak w/ Shrimp Scampi cooked Medium. This was not 14oz - maybe 6-7oz, and it was Rare and submerged in lemon juice. The Shrimp was good just no garlic. My mom & I ordered a dish called "Mother's Wish"; Lobster, Scallops, and Shrimp atop bed of Angel Hair & Spinach with a Cheesy Cream Sauce. My mom instantly made comments about the dish drowning in sauce, and went hunting for the Scallops. At $35. a plate you think you'll find at least one. Never found the Lobster in either plate, 1 dime size piece of scallop in hers, and lovely Shrimp with overcooked Angel Hair. I guess the fresh spinach at the bottom was for texture? However the sauce was tasteless white sauce and poured thickly over the entire plate. Once we were done with our shrimp, we were all 3 of us poking forks through our meals to find something to eat. When a server came over, my mom was too embarrassed to say anything, as was my husband- but knowing this and the fact we would be billed a minimum of $35 a plate, I had to say something. I explained, "that with all the reviews and my mom's praises, maybe our expectations were too high? But our dishes were absent scallops and lobster, too much sauce, which is bland, and my husband's steak is raw, what happened?" The server said, "the Owner was cooking and she was having a tough time" And an older server came just then and asked, "what we'd like to replace it with ?" But with the knowledge that it's a cook that is absent- who wants to experiment? Strangely, both servers left looking insulted. The older one came back with to-go containers, and said they would credit us one meal. We have dogs, so mom & husband boxed theirs. I took a picture of the Rib Eye that was titled as 14oz, but you can see the thickness would not represent that title, nor would cooked Medium. You can imagine how many times my mom apologized. And I know we were not the only disappointed customers March 16th, unless they had the corned beef dish, those folks looked satisfied, but then that's a hard dish to mess up. We didn't order it because mom's making it for us Sunday the 17th. I've only ever given a one star review once before and I was not going to review at all, until I saw the Health Violations.

Came here for lunch. Had the spiked iced tea as a drink. Simply delicious. As for the meal had A great cheese steak sandwich was very good. Give the place a try for lunch on your way to the keys or visiting homestead. Service was excellent

Such a sweet spot! Food was great! Services a tad slow but the food was so good we didn't care. Got nice glasses of cold Sauvignon blanc to go with our shrimp appy. The mahi dinner was excellent and the tenderloin cooked exactly as requested. Side of mashed and some veggies and we were happy. Nice kitties come to visit.

Always good food specials are delicious. Desserts are incredible and the staff is always friendly and courteous.

This is a quaint little restaurant and the inside area is full of antiques. The food is good and the servers are very friendly. There's a large outdoor section and a full bar. The only downside to this place is that it is only open on Friday nights for dinner, they are usually only open until 3 PM doing the rest of the week

My favorite restaurant in all of Homestead!!! The Atmosphere especially outside dining is heavenly!!!! The food is always succeeds our Expectations!!! Add entertainment, 10 Stars on my Review!!!!

This place is around the corner from my office. My staff comes here all the time. I have never had a bad meal, everything is fresh and you can customize it anyway you want, the cookies are the size of your head and so good! I get their salads all the time. My favorite is the Philly chicken sandwich !! So good!

Great surprise. Great menu. Great staff I had the Grilled Dolphin and Lynn had Chicken Salad Platter. Our sides were Potato Salad and fresh fruit. Excellent. Everything is homemade. Loved this place

Very nice band playing on Saturday, but food service was below expectations in all ways... took forever to prepare the food, they missed a plate and quality was below average.

So we decided that we didn't want to deal with going to Wynwood, Coral Gables or any of the usual place and headed south. This is an old homestead house turned into a restaurant and has been around for years. If you live north it's worth the drive. All our meals were generous in portion and delicious. The entertainment was a great guy on a guitar and was sat and sang and had a wonderful time. Looking for something different? This is a definite place to check out.

Always amazing. The brisket was great my wife had the hog fish and it was better. Ended with the brownie and ice cream yum

My sister and I stopped in for dinner, and it was great. The food was delicious and well priced and the service was quick and very nice. This place is one spot.

Great food, awesome service and homey atmosphere. A fun place to visit in Homestead. Make sure to follow your GPS because it's in a hidden spot. Unfortunately I couldn't give them a five (and I hate when people do this) but if you are allergic or simply don't like cats - don't go because they are everywhere and definitely don't sit outside during mosquito season because you won't be able to enjoy the spectacular food because you'll be too busy slapping and scratching.

Tried coming here but it was closed even though the sign was lit up it was down a dark street my better half was concerned.

AMAZING! My husband got the fried chicken and he's still telling everyone how good it was. I got some shrimp, pasta dish that was very tasty and not overwhelmingly filling like in other places. For appetizers we got the shrimp, VERY spicy- keep that in mind if ordering it. The service was great. The decoration inside where we sat was very interesting. You can also sit outside.

Have not eaten here in many years Stopped by for lunch Meatloaf does not come with gravy as advertised it comes with Au Ju . Because the meatloaf is so dry after it has been reheated on the grill too( you can see the marks) it needs real gravy. So does the mashed potatoes Kids liked the hamburger and the grilled chicken sandwich but the French fries need some seasoning salt they suggested. We will be back to try something different!! Service was good

Great local place in homestead. The inside of this restaurant feels very welcoming and homey. The staffs are great and friendly. Great for lunch

I had the best experience at White Lion Cafe. They are following all Covid-19 protocols. The staff is very friendly and had great recommendations. They have specials of the day and they bring the board right to your table. We ordered salads under $15 each. This is a hidden gem in homestead and I will definitely be back for more dining occasions.

Excellent fresh food and excellent service. Will come back again to eat their Philly steak sandwich.

We went for a birthday party (small party). They were happy to accommodate us and our needs. The food was good, the staff was friendly and we would definitely visit again.

Excellent menu, excellent service, great vibe and music ! Greta place for date night or family outing

Food is amazing. I love this place. I love the local flare that they have and it's such an old building. That is amazing to see. I love the servers too. They're amazing.

Good food in the past. Obvious issues in the kitchen right now. Atmosphere is great! Service is good.

Funky little place off the beaten path, loved it! Unique, very homey, friendly. Everything very fresh, like we would cook at home. Warning, HUGE portions! We had the clams appetizer, garlicky and excellent! I had the blackened prime rib special, very good!

Lovely little restaurant tucked away in a corner of Homestead. A really awesome patio area too to enjoy the weather (they have events on weekends out there as well). Staff is kind and attentive- COVID19 precautions are in place too. Menu is Florida fresh: local fish, fresh vegetables, and yummy drinks :)

Place was beautifully decorated, great ambiance. Outdoor and indoor seating. Enjoyed visiting the resident cats. Good food and great service. Would definitely return when in the area.

Loved it! Cute little restaurant off the main drag. Had the steak and salmon - both were fantastic! Only open on Friday's in the of season

I remember when this place opened. It has a crafty menu served in large portions. Outside seating typically doesn't work in Homestead, Florida, especially when paying too dollar for food. I would say the service is below average and so is the food

My husband and I were so excited to come here because we had heard such great things about this place! Boy we're disappointed! I'm rating it a 1 because the decor in the place was super cute! Our waitress was terrible! Young and super inexperienced! My husband ordered the medallion steak and not only was it served cold but our waitress never bothered to bring or offer him a steak knife, guess she thought a butter knife would do the trick! My prime rib sandwich was off the specials board and I agree with another review I read they could possibly be trying to get rid of old food, my sandwich was more like a pan con bistec (which I love those) but I wanted prime rib and honey my sandwich was in no way prime rib! I saw a picture of their prime rib online and my sandwich (which I will be posting a pic of) was no prime rib! Our 9 year old ended up getting the steak knife with her club sandwich (what's wrong with this picture) My husband was given my Au jois sauce for my sandwich and when I asked our waitress for bread rolls she just shrugged her shoulders and walked away Not to mention the shrimp appetizer the price is decent but honestly 5 skinny shrimp on a Barbie with 5 lbs of spinach and sautéed mushrooms is just not gonna cut it! Now if you would have added even 10 shrimp (same mini size) then it would have balanced out the 5 lbs of spinach just a lil but for $10.95 I will stick to the shrimp appetizer at Longhorn way better and you get more bang for your buck Overall this place is definitely more fufu than quality, the food is terribly seasoned or lack of any seasoning on some dishes and once again a tiny place where you can hear your neighbors conversation at the table next to you! No offense, but I don't want to hear the lady next to me whining about her calories and how she wants her veggie dish with no pasta for lunch I mean come on!!!!! I for one will sadly not be returning to this whatever the heck you wanna call it place and I live in the Redlands....

The White Lion Café was a spot I found completely on accident, but definitely some place I would tell people to try. It kind of has that feel of a country cabin. Like that aunt everyone has that decorates from Kirkland and Cracker Barrel. Am I the only one with that aunt? The feel of the place, to me, is home. The men's restroom is set up like a man cave; full of superhero signage and a working stop light. There's mouthwash there as well for that after meal kiss. The portions are huge. I got the pasta bowl which was noodles with literally every (fresh) vegetable possible. It was enormous. You could add chicken to it, which I did, but honestly, it was so large I really didn't need to. The vegetables tasted like they were picked from the garden that day. The drink cups were huge, which is always a plus to me. The service was great. Very friendly and welcoming, again, I feel like they want you to feel like you're eating your meal in their kitchen. It's such a cute spot. Perfect for a date or a nice family get together. There is both indoor and outdoor seating for those great Miami nights. It's a bit of a drink unless you live in South Miami, but it's kind of worth it.

A pet friendly outdoor area is what initially brought us to the white lion cafe. The restaurant is not from the new downtown homestead. The staff was very friendly and helpful with great suggestions. We can't wait to come back and have another wonderful experience.

Love the ambiance....inside and specially outdoors. We ate off the daily special menu. The clam chowder was delicious, not your typical New England chowder, I liked the corn kernels added. My wife had the tuna croissant, it was loaded with tuna salad and whole bacon strips...of course I took a bite and it was excellent; she had the potato salad instead of the fruit which was a good choice because it was really good...they give you the option of fruit, pasta salad or potato salad. I had the chicken artichoke wrap and it was out of this world, it was plentiful...I took half the wrap home with me. Our server was tops, she made sure we were taken care of. The servers would work as team to ensure a great lunch experience, I also liked the fact that they used a big daily special white board since the items are not on the menu. I was so stoked by the food I forgot to take pics of the food. We will definitely be back

Great place. Food was amazing and plentiful, wine pours were generous. The live music was such fun to listen to. We did not have a reservation and the hostess apologized for seating us so close to the entertainment but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Very nice outdoor area. Service was great.

I've been a very long-time resident of Homestead and know there are very few "mom & pop-type" restaurants left with a winning menu. The White Lion is one that I whole-heartedly recommend! Owner, Lori, is always willing to prepare my meal without any added salt, oil or sugar.

Very good and accommodating. Quirky place. They try to do gluten free if you ask. Portions are humongous!

This place is so unique! We'll start off with the important things . The food and service is amazing! Thy have a variety of items and everything I have tried has been amazing . Good portion sizes and great food for a good price . Also it is a super unique environment , very personable so great for a date night . Small and quiet so you can here your date talk . They also have a beautiful outdoor dining area that is especially enjoyable during the winter .

Everyone enjoyed their lunch. We had the meat loaf, best one yet. Sat outside in a covered area. 21 of us. Service was good.

got there early, but well worth the wait for them to open, had skirt steak with mushrooms and garlic, served over mashed potato's, my mum had the meatloaf with veggies and mashed potato's, both meals were excellent, atmosphere was very nice, has an outside area that sometimes has a band. Well worth going too

The food is really good. A little pricy but worth it. Small menu put you'll find something you want.

Really enjoyed everything this cafe had to offer. Absolutely love how different the entire atmosphere is. That staff is extremely kind and provides great service. Food is very rich and tasty. Went with a group of four people, left as four very satisfied people who had completely different plates. Would definitely recommend.

The restaurant is adorable with such a warm and decorative welcome. The servers were so friendly and helpful! The food was delicious! With a A+ for presentation. Served hot too! Of course you must try a homemade dessert. 100% recommend.

We in on our way to Key Largo. What a wonderful dinner. Had the sautéed clams in garlic butter- clams were tender and the sauce was perfect. I got the rib eye with fried whole potato. Both were excellent My dinner companion had the New England clam chowder which she said was creamy. Her entree was the shrimp and mushroom over angel hair in a lemon butter sauce- also excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. They have live music which added to the ambience