The Hidden Gem Cafe Llc - Abingdon

The service and food quality were definitely worse than when we’ve been here in the past. Food took almost an hour to arrive (sandwiches, a burger and soup). The burger was cold and the soup thin and bland. The chicken salad was very good as always, but that was the only thing that was above average. The server never came by to check on us or offer a refill (or bring the check). I had to wait five minutes at the cash register just to get someone to come over so I could pay. Overall, a very unsatisfactory experience.

I 'm 2 hours from Abingdon, but when my husband and I go, I 'm always Googling somewhere different to eat. This place come up as located in the back of a Spa called The Polished Diamond (nails and spa combined), so my first thought was, I bet this place will be high dollar . Now we 're not that frugal, but all the Chain Restaurants run the same... at least $10-15 just for lunch. So I decided to view the menu and I decided right then, the Menu had to be from like 5 years ago. I mean not Wendys $1 menu cheap, but lower than I had paid in a while. So we went searching and it is Hidden . Look for the Spa sign and pull behind the building. I 'm here to tell you, the menu had food that other restaurants don 't offer on a daily basis. They have a daily special, but I opted for Chicken Salad on a Croissant and chips but was offered fruit or a few other items instead. The menu has Tuna salad, adult grilled cheese, (which my 88 yr old Dad always asks for everywhere we go), hot dogs, cornbread, cornbread salad which was yummy, pineapple coleslaw.. on an on. And the desserts. Wow. I got a piece of Carrot Cake to take home because it was loaded with cream cheese icing and it was the best by far. And I have to add everything was so fresh. I would eat there everyday if I lived closer. The only thing I 'm going to have to check on is the hours. Online it says 11-3, and closed on weekends. Other than than a I can say nothing bad ?

I was warmly welcomed by the chef 's DIL, and service was the same . . . good 'ole southern charm and hospitality. It felt like I had been invited to someone 's home vs. a restaurant. The restaurant was pristine clean and nicely decorated. I had the meatloaf special with real mashed potatoes and cornbread salad . . . served by the grandmotherly chef herself who was so grateful for my patronage. Both the meatloaf and potatoes were tasty, but just a little underseasoned for me personally. However, the cornbread salad was the BEST . . . it was so good that I bought two servings to go! The portions and prices were reasonable. I definitely will try more of the obviously homemade menu.

Great HOME MADE food absolutely delicious. Great service. Wonderful people. What an awesome dining experience. Highly recommend !!

This restaurant was not a disappointment!! Great food, excellent customer service and great atmosphere! I'm one of the many regular customers now!