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Dottie's True Blue Cafe

1. Dottie's True Blue Cafe

4.5 star rating
547 reviews

Category: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

It's not like the food is bad at all, but it's definitely not worth the wait.  The eggs were done really well, but I don't really understand what the hype on the pancakes is about.  The pancakes are kind of thin not at all thick and fluffy.  Maybe it's a personal thing.  I like my pancakes thick and fluffly with a bit of crisp on the sides.  The strawberry crumb cake was also good, but not…

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