Shoestring Cafe

Cash or check only!! But worth going to the ATM for! Super nice owner who will let you customize your frittata which was yummy. The way he does a breakfast potato is nicely different and flavorful. My hubby felt the biscuits and gravy were a bit bland though. The drip coffee was really good and strong and the ambience was quintessentially beach cafe. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Oh what a tasty breakfast we had at this cafe. Lovey and I both had bacon and eggs- which were so delicious. Fresh, quality food and at a reasonable price point. The owner/chef/order taker is very personable as well. Support this local business !

Unbelievably good food! I had the breakfast burrito and the bread pudding french toast...both were incredible! Wish I would have taken a picture of the bread pudding! I will be back and will be bringing my family!

Wish we could give it 10 stars 🌟 The personalized touch that Rick gives while making the mouth watering menu items, the cozy cafe with wooden chairs and actual silverware - everything made it the highlight of our food experience during our Oregon trip ! A must visit place for a weekday breakfast/ lunch in Bandon !

Wonderful service and food. This place is really small with only about 5 tables inside and 3 small bistro tables out front under an awning. The owner does everything and your meal is cooked with fresh ingredients and everything is homemade. Yum! Really reasonable prices too.

Cute little cafe with outdoor seating, and the owner really loves what he does, creating beautiful dishes! We were just passing through on a road trip vacation, and my hubs wanted biscuits and gravy. His dish was everything he was looking for! I only had coffee, but that was great, too.

This place was absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I were passing through town, on our cross country road trip (we are from Maryland) and stopped in. We don’t know the area at all but this cafe gave us a reason to come back! I had the chicken salad and my boyfriend had the spicy pork sandwich, both were delicious. The hospitality from the owner and chef was great!

Stopped in for late lunch at 1:30. Was warmly greeted by owner/chef and told how everything works. Delish chicken salad wraps. Not too much mayo and the cashews added a nice crunch.

Holy Cow!!! A friend of ours introduced us to this little amazing establishment! It was off the hook delicious!!! We had the breakfast burritos, eggs bacon & toast, and we also had the French toast!! It was down right the best we've had. The owner and chef was so kind and the entire environment was homey. You just knew you were going to get an amazing meal. I cannot wait to go back. I Definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone! 5 stars and more!

Had the best breakfast ever , the owner was a gourmet chef running a small cafe , you will get the best food for a really low price , and well worth it, homemade bread , gourmet potatoes, the frittata was out of this world fresh vegetables ❤♥🥰😍💗

One of the best diner breakfasts I've ever had. Cozy environment and charming cook. Couldn't recommend more highly.

I rarely write reviews, but WOW. One of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a while.

I got the pastrami hash w/ 2 eggs & gravy on top. Amazing.

Side of scalloped potatoes and focaccia bread/butter & jelly were incredible too.

This place is cash or check only so be sure to hit the atm before hand.

Well worth it.

Very cool, unconventional breakfast and lunch spot. The owner was super friendly, and the food was top-notch. Cash only and self service makes for a nice homey feel. Will return every time I'm in Bandon on a weekday!

Tried Biscuits and gravy for the first time. It’s very nice. I also had the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had! Loaded with goodness.

Excellent breakfast and atmosphere. Super friendly chef/host. Great tunes on the sound system. We tried and loved the biscuits and gravy, custom fritata, and bread pudding French Toast. If you're in Bandon and looking for breakfast/brunch, look no further!

I had a very nice conversation and a cup of coffee with the owner/chef/dishwasher while my order was being prepared. I almost hated to go sit down and eat! The pastrami hash was amazing! I will definitely be eating here more often!

Delicious breakfast that tastes homemade (in a good way, by a chef), nice owner, cute outside seating. Will definitely be back next time I pass through Bandon!

Fantastic breakfasts!!! Rick is a one man chef extraordinaire!! The French Toast is the most decadent and delicious mix of bread custard and real maple syrup. The breakfast burrito has a delicious combination of roasted veggies and cheese and sauce-meat optional. Wish I could have stayed in town for a few more days!!

Great guy and great cook. He earned every five star review.

We were driving up the coast from Cali to Seattle and stopped in for a coffee. He didn’t have the coffee we were looking for but he made a very nice breakfast burrito then began making biscuits from scratch.

We went somewhere else for coffee and returned when the biscuits were done. THE BEST BISCUITS we ever had. We’ve been talking about them ever since and it inspired my girlfriend and I to make biscuits this morning. While eating them we spent some time tracking down this cafe to leave this review.

Not closed or out of business as someone posted, just short hours only weekdays and Rick also sometimes doesn’t open even on those days/times for various reasons. BUT worth the risk to experience incredible food at very low prices. He is an experienced gourmet chef running a one person cook to your order very limited menu breakfast and lunch only place. I wish we had discovered this place while we were living only 30 miles away in Coos Bay instead of after moving inland 75 miles to Roseburg. But we will make a point of eating here whenever we are going to be anywhere close to Brandon. It really is that good. The brisket was excellent but the potatoes served with it were among the best we have ever had. And we are former East coast foodies who also both cook. And at these prices you can order 2 choices each and still not each spend $20!!! The portions are moderate sized(but not skimpy) so if you are really hungry you might manage to finish both; otherwise plan to bring leftovers for a treat later if you do order two. If you share you can order 3 or even 4 delights. Or go for breakfast and a little later also for lunch. Just don’t make the mistake of missing this hidden treasure.