Meli Cafe Pancake House & Restaurant, located at 1158 Prairie Dr, Racine, WI, has quickly established itself as a beloved breakfast destination. With a menu that boasts an impressive variety of pancakes, omelets, and healthy options, customers rave about the generous portion sizes and flavorful dishes. The Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a standout, featuring four large buttermilk pancakes brimming with chocolate chips and accompanied by a delightful drizzle of chocolate syrup. Reviewers like Rosie Thompson describe the breakfast experience as a comforting and delicious way to start the day, highlighting dishes like the Build Your Own Skillet and Banana French Toast. The service, particularly from staff members like Lexis, has received consistent praise for being friendly and accommodating, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere even during peak hours when the restaurant is bustling with patrons. Guests appreciate the balance of sweet and savory offerings, the complimentary fried dough, and the overall value—a perfect blend of taste and generous portions. Meli Cafe is more than just a breakfast spot; it’s a comforting retreat for food lovers looking for quality meals in a cheerful setting. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this café definitely makes an impression worth returning for.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Meli Cafe Pancake House & Restaurant
Rosie Thompson
May 22,2025
We picked up takeout on mother's day as we were driving north from the airport. It was definitely one of the best breakfasts I've had. I had the build your own skillet, husband had banana french toast. Absolutely delicious, good quality, great portions. Wish we lived closer I'd definitely go back frequently.
Northwoods Gal
May 15,2025
This place is always packed. Good food. Big selection. Good service. Lexis was so fun and accommodating.
MaryO (marys_world)
May 5,2025
Saturday morning at 9 am was a little busy. However, we did get a table, and it was an amazing experience. The photos are an omelet and pancakes. The other one is the all meat skillet with hashbrowns. You get a lot of food. We will be going back. We really like to restaurant.
Robert Greening
Apr 29,2025
Fantastic restaurant for lunch and breakfast. Proportions are very, very large. They're a little bit more expensive than the typical local area restaurant. The portion size makes up for it so you can almost get two meals in one. Service is always great. It can get very busy at peak hours
Laura Eder
Mar 28,2025
Stopped while in town for a wedding. Huge menu with lots of sweet and savory options. Good food, decent prices. Excellent service. Lexus took good care of us. Appreciated the complimentary fried dough they bring to the table right away. We were seated immediately on a Saturday at 10. Food came fast. Coffee was hot. Would definitely return when in the area.
Raging Reviewer
Mar 25,2025
One of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a long time! First off the staff were extremely kind and attentive. They start you out with a helping of little French toast donuts which are delicious. The chicken fried chicken platter tastes as good as it sounds and looks. Id recommend any of the platters as you really can’t go wrong. One of the best spots for breakfast and lunch around!
Joshua Barchard
Mar 5,2025
It's the best place around for breakfast. The menu is large, and everything is great.
Anthony Wood
Feb 16,2025
Prices are a little high, but thats the only complaint. Super friendly people, great warm, and welcoming atmosphere. The food is worth the money, large portions, and great taste.
Reviews For Meli Cafe Pancake House & Restaurant