Moonakis Cafe

Moonakis Cafe

Address: 460 Waquoit Hwy, East Falmouth, MA 02536

Website: Moonakis Cafe

1. Initial impression of convenience, parking, and location.

• Kooky parking. We seemed to drive through spots to get to other spots. We made it work as there were several different spaces to choose from.
• They are located right on the main drag of Route 28.

2. Wait time to be greeted, seated, and atmosphere.

• We were behind a large group of individuals, and once they were seated we were provided with menus and told to have a seat in one of the empty tables for two.
• It was very boisterous and jovial in the large room.

3. Server introductions, impressions and attentiveness.

• We had several wait staff attending to our needs. One delivered coffee, another took a juice order, the next inquired about food choices and provided the specials.
• The waitstaff was easily identified in tie-dye t-shirts or black shirts with the restaurant's logo. Some of their shoes even matched the shirts. Excentric.
• There was always a staff member making rounds to refill coffee mugs.

4. Variety of menu options (too many/too little)

• The menu had your typical options available, and if that wasn’t enough there was a large specials menu with even more choices!

5. Menu highlights of uncommon items.

• Cajun Sausage
• Maple-Cured Kielbasa scramble
• Lemon Poppyseed pancakes
• Portuguese sweet bread pancakes and sandwiches
• Chicken Apple Sausage
• Cinnamon Bun Pancakes (pictured below- photo not from this breakfast)

6. Speed of food delivery, and first impressions of plating, initial aroma.

• The food arrived within a reasonable amount of time, there were no thoughts wondering when it would arrive, which would usually indicate that the waiting had gotten too long.
• First impressions were that it was time to eat!

7. TASTE!

• Coffee. Medium roast, black, not burnt, Had three refills. Tasted like coffee.
• The Gentleman scoured the web for recommendations and tips on the food of choice here. Either his eye was drawn to it or there really were that many mentions, the pancakes were the clear favorite. Once the waitress of most occurrence, the mode, read the specials, it was clear the pancakes with fresh blueberries were to be chosen. They were delightful. A hot cake average between a pancake and a crepe. In atypical fashion the gent first tasted them without syrup. I know right? They were still amazing. The syrup almost soured them. These cakes are high on the list of best we’ve tasted and we’ve been to the Pancake Man. Kidding, Pancake Man was awful.

• The Lady decided upon the special for fresh blueberry pancakes, and opted for the real maple syrup (no table syrup for this girl, thanks!) The pancakes were definitely different than your usual bread discs. These were thinner, and that certainly made them more delicious. The blueberries were delicious, and added just a bit of sour sweetness to the sweet pancakes. The real maple syrup was the icing on the cake, so to speak.

8. Value of product.

• Yes. The dollar to delicious ratio was excellent.

9. Payment options.

• Cash only yo.

Overall Rating:

If you are driving down Route 28 towards Falmouth (A joke, I know. Who goes to Falmouth amirite?) don’t drive past this place too quickly! If you have time, and need breakfast, make this a top spot on your list.