Reviews for Sterling Cafe in Sterling, KS
Updated review : oh how things have changed. My wife and i recently moved to the area and were looking forward to coming to... this uber-cute cafe in this uber-cute town more often than once a decade. That probably won't happen after this visit. Theywere out of what we initially ordered, the egg in my wife's salad was overcooked (grey/green yolk that smelled a bit likesulphur) the table across from us went un-bussed for the entirety of our stay while that table's server spent the majority ofher time sitting with friends in the back. Our server was busy (probably picking up slack from the other server) and it was likepulling teeth to get a single coffee refill (again, our server, the redheaded one, appeared to be busy working). Any one ofthese things is no big deal, but the combination of them left to a less than desirable dining experience that doesn't make mewant to come back. Review (5 stars) from 2 years ago: Admittedly, it's been a decade since I've been here, but last time I washere they still had coffee for a dime, which was super cool. The coffee is a buck now, which is still really inexpensive, andyou can get refills too! It's also much better now, so I'm not really complaining. The food is solid, and the service is good.The whole place is comfortable and homey. I was quickly spotted as an outsider, but made to feel welcome just as fast. SterlingCafe is what a small town diner should always be. Read more
Good hometown local cafe. Nice and friendly staff. Food and price is great. Just keep that coffee filled. ;) Never a bad... time at this local joint. Check it out. Read more
Sterling Cafe is always friendly and has excellent home cooked meals. Yummy cinnamon rolls! A great hometown place to eat
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'tspectacular. The staff doesn't put on a show for you. But if you're looking for a simple small town diner experience, this placeis pretty special. Read more
Service is great and food good and hot. We walk in and table is usely set all but our food order for we do change it... up.Two???????? up lady's and yes that means the cook too. Great job on the employees Peggy and welcome home. Read more
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, andthe chicken strips with fries (for child) was a great portion for even adults lol. My fiance had the chicken strip dinner whichincluded small salad, mash potatoes with gravy, and corn. I stole a couple bites from my kiddo lol. And it was very good. Andthe pies were all homemade except just one. They were honest when we had questions and it was a great experience. There was evensomeone visiting and it was their first time there as well, and the waitress was just sweet as can be and love how she made himfeel welcomed. Honestly I thought he had been there before from how she was talking to him. (lol wasnt being entirely nosy. Hewas right behind us and as it was late in the evening there wasnt much people). This is a long review and I apologize but ifyoure ever in town or havent been to this place I highly recommend it. You wont regret it. Very respectable people. Read more
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 creditcards. Date of this post is 6-12-11. Read more
Great little spot for that old school small town experience. Great food and they keep me in my diet Pepsi...