Central Cafe - Bradenton

American, Cafe, Casual
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Central Cafe

Central Cafe
4.5 / 5 (1443 reviews)

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Nestled in downtown Bradenton, this restaurant has garnered praise for its vibrant atmosphere and creative menu offerings. Diners are particularly fond of the casual yet stylish setting, ideal for enjoying standout dishes like ahi tuna salad, tacos, and divine peanut butter pie. Service is a highlight, with many expressing appreciation for the attentive staff and personable owners. Although some seasoned patrons have noted a recent dip in consistency, particularly related to meal preparation and service responsiveness, the establishment continues to impress with its commitment to quality. Overall, it remains a beloved spot, inviting guests to return for more delightful experiences.

Last update: 30.04.2026 from: Dee

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★ 4.5 / 5 from 1443 reviews
dee-fern238
11.08.2025

Ordered a bowl of the tomato soup and a bottle of beer. My friend ordered a cheeseberger and fries. After waiting for some time, our waitress informed us that our order ticket had gotten lost and asked what we had ordered. We finally got our lunch after waiting again. My bowl of soup was only half full with 2 small pieces of burnt bread. I asked if it was normal to only receive 1/2 bowl of soup for $8.95! She said yes. I thought that our drinks might be comped due to the order being lost. NOPE. Will not be going back. Meal type: Lunch Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

rebecca-knowles-chur-1
11.08.2025

We went here for a business lunch and wow! It was delicious! I got the mushroom and brie burger, which was extremely tasty and had lots of toppings (so I could actually taste them, unlike some other places)! My coworkers got a pizza, the shrimp poboy and a salad, all of which looked delicious, and from their feedback it sounded like they were! Another highlight for me was the French fries, which were obviously made in-house and fresh. They had just the right amount of salt, and I appreciated that there was malt vinegar on the table for dipping. The menu was quite extensive, so I hope to go back and try more of the things I was choosing among. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Hand Cut Fries

f-m-fern316
11.08.2025

Ordered take out for the Margherita pizza and pepper crusted ahi tuna. Food was okay, pizza was nice and light and had good flavour. The pepper crusted ahi tuna was flavorless and cold and the salad it came with was so tiny; there was no crust or pepper to be seen on it either. Fries were delicious though. Both meals were cold unfortunately, we came about no more than 10 min after the estimated pick up time but it seems like they don't have a food warmer or lamps for orders waiting which was disappointing. The wasabi sauce that comes with it is quite tasty and everything packaged well. This is just for take out, so dine in experience could likely be better if you're receiving fresh hot food. Food: 3 Price per person: $10–20 Parking options: Free of charge parking lot

tom-aben
24.07.2024

The foods is good and

karissa-mayer
24.07.2024

Always great food. This time we had the caprese board and burgers. My 9yr old daughter loved the blackberry fojito and ate almost her whole burger. Our server was great and we finished with the lava cake. It is always a bit loud, but still great atmosphere.

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The restaurant offers free WiFi for its customers.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sporting events are broadcast.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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