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Fort Jesse Cafe

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215 reviews

#1 of 86 Restaurants in Normal

$, American, Cafe, Diner

1531 Fort Jesse Rd, Ste 1, Bloomington-Normal, IL 61761

+1 309-451-5656

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Open Now:6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Ratings and reviews

4.5 215 reviews

#1 of 36 American in Normal

#1 of 73 Restaurants in Normal

Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

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Service

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Cafe, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Excellent breakfast = Coffee + Eggs Benedict... it is a cheerful cafe serving diner-style breakfast, burgers and salads f...We had Eggs Benedict and the Midwest BBQ Salad (first time I've had a salad f...Was a little different with an egg and andouille sausage but really enjoyed t...

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1531 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 1, Bloomington-Normal, IL 61761

Website

+1 309-451-5656

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About

Pursuing a vision of fun, fresh, homemade fare; in an unpretentious and uplifting atmosphere. Open 7 days/week.

PRICE RANGE

$3 - $12

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

CUISINES

American, Cafe, Diner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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DBR6

New Orleans, Louisiana

424

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Had a flight from Bloomington

Had a flight from Bloomington and checked Trip Adviser for a breakfast suggestion and they did not disappoint. Superior service and excellent food. If I am ever in the area again I would certainly visit again.

Date of visit: February 2020

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jeffmY8705JY

Lincoln, Illinois

58798

Reviewed January 10, 2020 via mobile

Breakfast

Late breakfast.I had the skillet special so I guess its all day.verygood qulck service.not real busy on a week day.i wluld return.

Date of visit: January 2020

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ClintTraveler

Geneseo, Illinois

41295

Reviewed December 29, 2019

Trip Advisor was right on!

We chose this breakfast place from the TA reviews and ratings. They were right. We had about a 15 minute wait at 8:30 but it was well worth it. They gave free coffee while we waited. And it was GOOD!! Good service. We had Eggs...More

Date of visit: December 2019

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kayladawn0613

Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

102

Reviewed December 19, 2019 via mobile

Killer service and breakfast food

Our family loves this local cafe. They have delicious coffee specialty drinks and the tables are always set with fresh cute centerpieces. I’ve heard that they offer pop up food specials that you can only find through their Facebook page, although I have my usual...More

Date of visit: November 2019

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Kristi B

Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

Reviewed December 10, 2019

Always crowded means it's good

This place had great food. My favorite is weekend breakfast. I've never been here when I didn't have to wait for a table. That's how you know it's good.....everyone waits because it's worth the wait.

Date of visit: October 2019

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dubdarko

Dublin, Ohio

16638

Reviewed November 14, 2019

Excellent breakfast = Coffee + Eggs Benedict

I came here with a work colleague before the start of normal business hours for breakfast and a conversation. The location was easy to find, the restaurant had nice "simple" decor, and the service and food was quite good. The menu had a mix of...More

Date of visit: November 2019

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jpvaca

Miami, Florida

7751

Reviewed November 5, 2019

great place!!

This place is filled with locals. the place is small and neat, the food is big and fantastic. great portions, very inventive menu, lots of good taste. friendly staff. what else can i say!, come, visit, share your own opinion! NOTE: My Chicken Waffle Eggs...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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kenb117

Carmel, Indiana

9536

Reviewed November 1, 2019

Great Breakfast

I was in town for ISU Homecoming and was looking for a local breakfast place. Fort Jesse Cafe was what I found. The food was great, I had the Biscuits and Gravy with eggs. The servings were ample. The wait staff friendly and helpful. And...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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5251

Noblesville, Indiana

355

Reviewed October 28, 2019

Got good reviews but was kind of crowded for me and not wonderful

I had pancakes. They were multigrain. I wasn't expecting that. My wife had a Benedict of some kind it was really great looking but not to my liking. The tables were literally 2 feet apart, people sitting in the back on a bench had to...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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Ladyhawkcj

Noblesville, Indiana

2714

Reviewed October 21, 2019

family friendly and yummy

We had a great breakfast in a family friendly atmosphere. Wonderful server Taylor and a total work horse server Mike. The woman next to me dropped her knife and before she could finish saying sorry Mike was replacing all her silverware! Taylor was genuine and...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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