The Real Cafe

Great food and pleasant service. Came down from Wichita to visit after reading about it on the web, definitely pleased and will be back. The Feta'n'Fig salad was very good, the tea had a light floral flavor I wasn't expecting but was actually pleasant and not overpowering (I'm generally not a floral tea fan bit this was still very enjoyable). The food was good as was the service. There's also a small "Farmer's Market" area in the back with quite a selection of teas, produce, honey, snacks, meats and prepared meals that's worth the trip as well.

This was our first visit and the experience was not good. It seemed like they needed more help as their were lots of dirty tables. Our table wasn't cleaned until after we sat down. We waited quite a long time for coffee refills and for our food after we ordered. They were out of bacon. My wife's ham was so tough it was hard to cut. The sausage, eggs, and toast I had were fine, but I found a long hair in my food. I realize some restaurants are struggling with staffing right now, but this was by far the worst restaurant experience I've had lately.

I am giving an extra star because the waitress was amazing and was very sweet to us. The restaurant claims it can modify anything to be gluten free but warns that it is not a certified establishment. (understandable from a legal perspective). I have celiac disease and a soy allergy. I asked if the food had soy or gluten in it. She said she checked with the chef and it did not. I ate the biscuits and gravy. It was okay. About 20 minutes after I left my face went numb and tingly. then about 30 minutes after that I threw it all up. Not sure if it was soy or gluten, but either way that is a red flag for allergen awareness. The restaurant should really get certified gluten free. They would gain alot of business if they did. Especially in a place like edmond. Just need some training and marketing. People with celiac disease are often health conscious because we read so many labels on everything we eat so it comes naturally. A place that is farm-to-table that offers *truely* gluten free food would be at the top of my go-to list. Unfortunately, until they get there, I cannot reccomend this place for anyone with celiac disease. (Though I encourage the owner to try to get certified. I would love to have a go-to place. Celiac disease is hard to live with and very isolating. I find myself only eating at home. I would love to go out and eat like I could when I lived on the east coast. I commend the owner for the effort thus far - just want truely gluten free/ allergen friendly)

The food, service, and atmosphere were great enjoyable place to be. My wife had the waffle which was fabulous and i had the yogurt, fruit and granola which was great. The really good thing about this pace is they support and sell Oklahoma company goods which is better than supporting a corporate farm. Go support this establishment worth the trip.