Back In The Day Cafe
4317 West Illinois Avenue, Midland, TX
(38)
4317 West Illinois Avenue, Midland, TX
(38)
Discover the taste of home-cooked meals and the charm of Midland’s landmarks at The Back in the Day Cafe. As a family-owned independent restaurant, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality food in a timeless setting. Whether you’re looking for a place to catch up with friends over breakfast, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or dine in style, we’ve got you covered.
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38 customer reviews
Mary S Mann
Great staff. Fantastic food. Locally owned.
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Suzanne Jones Hale
Have been customers for a few years and always had great service and food! Love the staff !
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Chanel M.
My FAVORITE breakfast spot in Midland TX!! The food is tasty, amazing, affordable, big portions!! The staff is WONDERFUL! It's always a pleasure to walk in or call . They greet you with a smile and if you order for pick up, they will repeat everything to get it right. The place is super cute if you guys dine in as well. Definitely my favorite place. No one can beat their prices, their tasty food and amazing staff! Thank you guys -Chanel More...
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Konnie Bland Billgren
The food and service was great!
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Raquel S.
Very tasty burritos and affordable. Service was exceptional and the sauce was amazing.
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Ellen K.
What is the season for cornbread. I was told it was out of season at your restaurant. You must be from up North. Cornbread is a traditional southern bread. Southerns even eat it with a glass of milk for a bedtime snack. It goes with all vegetables, especially vegetable soup which you do not have. You say "traditional southern comfort food". I don't think so. More...
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Sharon O.
Amazing Breakfast! Food was delicious! Service was fantastic! Back in the Day Breakfast Special
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Jolene F.
OMG!!! Where do I begin...with the "Back in the day" special; with pancakes." The meal included 2 eggs, shredded hashbrowns, 2 thick slices bacon, and two of the fluffiest and creamiest pancakes cooked to perfection. A cup of coffee with cream and a glass of water." This is the first time we've had breakfast in a restaurant in about a year. The service was excellent. The restaurant was relaxing, cozy and comfortable. We will return. Thank you. More...
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Pat C.
Frozen hashbrowns, nothing is home cooked.Won't go again. "Back in the day"sounds like the food will be awesome but so disappointing. Bottom line, I see all the cars parked in front and wonder if I went to the wrong place. I may try them again, maybe. Probably won't. More...
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Alexandro R.
Best breakfast and waitstaff in town! Ordered different items off the menu on several different occasions and have not been disappointed.
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Susan B.
I am only going to review with new owner. It was good before but there's new elements. Laura has really made it a special place. Updated menu and a very nice vibe. She takes care to make sure everything that goes out is correct. She has friendly staff who are sweet but professional. Presently they open on the evening at the end of the week. We have not had a bad meal. I like the meat loaf, hubby likes the catfish. We sometimes try other things but those are our favorites. Old Midlanders will recognize "Back in the Day" in Midland. I gave t stars because service is as important as food! They hit on all marks! More...
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Connie Z.
Great friendly service. Great food. The atmosphere is so creative. Definitely my favorite place for breakfast.
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Susan Billingsley Baze
Delicious food, great service and friendly staff! Plus it’s close to our house!
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Garry T.
The food was great. The service A+ and we loved the ambiance. So nice to find a great, clean restaurant that provides excellence for their customers. Price was reasonable as well. 's off all of our criteria for a great breakfast experience.Even Santa was here this morning. More...
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Scott A.
Looks like a change in ownership and pricing to go with it. Food was good but small portions for the price. Service about par for Midland, texas. I saw several people taking back food not done well. New cooks to go with the new owners need to get it together. Charges for every side condiment and 3% for using credit. Sounds like a great formula for closing down by this time next year. Hope your alchohol license and sales make up for the expensive food prices. Good luck. More...
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Pat M.
It's been 6-7 yrs since last time food from here. I thought maybe it had improved but no, if anything it's worse. The CFS was tough, greasy and tasteless, the gravy pretty awful, the mashed potatoes tastless, like instant. The roll was dense and pretty bad, and the steamed veggies from the frozen food section and a bit overcooked. I really couldn't eat but a few bites, waste of money. For the quality it's waaaaaay over-priced. For this price, Wall St Bar is 100X better! More...
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Mykelti B.
My parents and I waited over an hour after we were told that breakfast ends at 10a. So we ordered lunch at 10:15a and at 11:26a, after everyone else in the restaurant had been served their food who came after us (some of them having BREAKFAST), I went to ask for our food. They said lunch doesn't start until 11 (while it's still 26 minutes later) and the cook raised their voice with my parents and got upset causing a scene. We will not be back. Our waitress was not friendly and never came to the table with updates and the cook was out of line for arguing with my parents. We will not be back. More...
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Connie Christopher Chambliss
Very good service, great food, amazing atmosphere
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Tai P.
Yea his is a nice looking place. Food was decent, but People really needs to know how to Cool scramble soft. Egg came out on the dry side. Order biscuits and gravy sausage. The sausage comes out as a patty and not in the gravy. More...
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Karen Wilson
Breakfast was amazing. The servers are very attentive and sweet! My aunt and I really enjoyed the clean restaurant and excellent service. We’ll be back!
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Smiley N Gaby Cavazos
Soooo good & staff are so welcoming and so sweet! You will love it here!! & don’t forget to get peach cobbler for dessert 😋 it is the best!
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Emillio Mndza
Delicious food and staff is awesome!!
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Judy Haynes Browning
Best food in town! I love their chicken Fried Steak & the fried Catfish great……Friendly and love the decoration like old Midland!
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Rebecca G Gandar
Breakfast is soooo delicious. 💕 it!! To bad I don’t live there. I would go every morning
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Rafael R.
I really liked the old town decoration idea, the waitress were super friendly and attentive. But the orders came back incorrect also the food was flavorless
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Ellie F.
When traveling we live stopping at local eats. This was a very interesting place for sure. Staff were super nice but for was a little bland.
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EJ Young III
Good folks, good food. Can't decide between meatloaf, catfish or chicken fried steak, but I know I'll need a to-go box!
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Kristine K.
The most amazing service. The food was excellent and they went above and beyond to accommodate my family with food allergies! The atmosphere was completely adorable. Everything was beyond clean. Our waitress, Laura, was beyond amazing!!! More...
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Ashley L.
Says open until 2PM today on every website from Google to Yelp. Walked in and was told by a rude guy with a rag in his back pocket that they were closed. We nicely explained that it says open until 2PM online because we were concerned about it happening to other guests who wouldn't understand. He proceeded to instead tell us that it wasn't his problem because they were open until 2PM Monday-Friday but closed at noon on Saturday and he didn't care what it said online. We gave up trying to be helpful and will not try them another day due to his rudeness. We were willing to shrug off online errors because it happens to anyone. But rudeness from the establishment? Not okay.We are heading to the Red Plate Diner instead. Highly recommend you do the same! More...
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Beth W.
We went to Back in the Day on a Saturday. The parking area was crowded, so we were worried we would have to wait. To our surprise many tables were leaving at the time. Only Breakfast is served on Saturdays. I ordered my eggs over medium and this is the only restaurant in Midland that can served eggs this way. I think wait staff ask how you want the eggs then immediately ignore your request. Thanks Back in the Day for a wonderful meal which was prepared as requested! More...
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Crystal Henderson
Everything is delicious!!
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Eva Lujan Hernandez
I would definitely recommend this place. Very friendly staff. Great food and service! And very clean.
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Jesse Astorga
Very nice place and great service and very nice friendly staff will go back again
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Don H.
Ate here for the first time this morning and I promise it won't be the last. Atmosphere: Walk thru the door and lighting is great, not dark, was meet immediately and seated. Very kind professional waitresses. The cafe was probably about 1/3 full, it has a very laid back family feeling. Hosting: Waitresses are kind, courteous and very friendly. Ordered drink and within 2 minutes they were delivered. Coffee never got low or cold. Ordered food when drinks were delivered and in 8 minutes received everything perfect as ordered. Cleannesses: This is important to me, and they receive a gold metal here. I looked for food scraps on floor, corners, under tables, nothing, impressed.Quantity and Quality of food: the portions were average but very tasty. Eggs were cooked perfect, over well, and pancakes were still hot enough to melt butter. I've eaten in hundreds of restaurants and cafés, by far the pancakes tops them all. The flavor and texture got a 10+. Conclusion: This is now my go to breakfast in Midland. I'll be doing lunch tomorrow and I'm sure it won't be disappointing. Hats off to the workers and owners at Back in the day cafe. Very good to know that a place still exist where the customer is satisfied and happy walking in and out of the doors. Thank you. More...
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Debbie Gipson
Friendly staff, quick service, great food! Next time we will try chicken fried steak for lunch!! Go see the folks Back in the Day!!
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Art Leal
excellent food excellent service. delicious!
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Larry Mercer
The food is fantastic and so are the waitresses. We love the fried catfish, chicken fried steak and hot ham and cheese sandwich. We give everything a 10!
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Timio Castillo
My wife and I loved it! Friendly staff and great food!❤️
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Catering
If you're in search of a catering service that offers a taste of home and comfort, look no further than Back in the Day Cafe. Our menu features classic American dishes, made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection, to bring you the taste of home-style cooking. Whether you're planning a corporate event, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our catering service will exceed your expectations.
Our team of skilled chefs and servers will work closely with you to create a customized menu that perfectly suits your tastes and dietary requirements. From appetizers to entrees and desserts, our dishes are sure to impress your guests and make your event a memorable one.
At Back in the Day Cafe, we believe that great food is just part of the equation. That's why we offer exceptional service, a charming atmosphere, and a commitment to making your event a success. Our warm and welcoming space, complete with vintage accents and nods to Midland's landmarks, provides a timeless setting that will transport you and your guests back in time.
So why choose Back in the Day Cafe for your catering service? With our delicious food, charming atmosphere, and exceptional service, we're the perfect choice for a memorable and stress-free event. Book your catering service with us today and taste the difference that only home-style cooking can bring.
