Cafe 157

Food was pretty good, service was great. It's a very small restaurant, and the walls are covered in original art, paintings, drawings, etc and everything is for sale. Definitely a unique little find. Breakfast burrito was ok, I had hoped for something a bit bigger. The fried potatoes were great though. Green eggs and ham - sadly, I didn't really like. Bourbon French Toast captured our attention, but didn't have much special flavor that we hoped for. And if you like your syrup served warm, you should request it (ours wasn't).

Tucked away within the heart of New Albany is a gem called Cafe 157. The food was amazingly good, everyone enjoyed their meals - you could go for that alone; however, this restaurant provides a cozy atmosphere that serves as a combined art gallery and dining experience. We were fortunate- for Father's Day, the place was reservation only and we got the last reservation of the day so had the place to ourselves. We were also served by Linda (who owns the place) so had amazingly good conversation throughout. After we ordered, she invited us to make ourselves at home and browse the art on the walls. I enjoy formal dining experiences but this was a crossover where it felt like we were welcomed into someone's home -- simply amazing. The service was perhaps the best I've had in a decade, not merely because we were served attentively but because it was done with such care. To me, this is the sort of business we need more of: it has that special something that, try as we might, we cannot mass produce by making multiple locations and nationwide franchises. It is small, it has an owner's perfect attention on it, it is unique, and just needs to be enjoyed where it is. Please visit and tell her I sent you - we'll definitely be back so might see you there.

Overpriced, a plate of mainly potatoes with very little egg and sausage with cup of coffee cost almost $20.00. 2 scrambled eggs for my daughter cost $4.00 total ticket price just under $30.00 Cost vs value/portion was unequal. Friendly staff and prompt service. Small space with too much seating for the area. We did enjoy the artwork on the wall. Probably wouldn't recommend this Cafe/diner.

Was very underwhelmed with the food here. It is a quaint place and I like to support local business. I had home fries a misnomer. I would avoid. The pancakes were passable but not spectacular. It may have been an off day and towards the end of the breakfast shift. There were others in that seemed like regulars and enjoyed their meal