TLDR: late-night specials on week nights, friendly service, bakery items to-go, moderately priced entrees otherwise
Grand Cafe is the only way the casino can function due to its 24-hour status. We frequent this location after 11 o'clock bingo or a late-night movie or boba run since it's close to home. Having been to other grand cafés, I'm happy to write this review to share my experience, food quality, and service provided.
All of the servers work their butt off, including the manager who always wears a coat. My last experience was on a Thursday night/Friday morning at 1230am. It was the only time I'm ever waited in a line to be seated. The hostess/cashier/bakery attendant informed me that Thursday nights have been busier than the weekends and it's the day that's staffed the least. But since, it's the last day where you can get the late-night specials, it makes sense.
My order varies based on my appetite, but I love breakfast so I can't resist anything with eggs. I usually order the All-nighter skillet: 2 eggs, hash browns, and toast for $1.99. What a steal? If I'm being an extra fatty, I pair it with a short stack: 2 large pancakes about 8 inches in diameter with a buttery residue...it's also $1.99. Sometimes I order the 1/2 pound classic burger with mayo, lettuce and tomato (no onions please) and it comes with fries...all for $2.99. My friend ordered the chicken fried steak for $5.99: 2 eggs, hash browns, 2 pieces of toast, and a large piece of chicken fried steak (about the size of 2 palms). It's actually pretty filling and doesn't taste half-bad.
I'm really big on water and there filtered water tastes awesome. Refills are 80% consistent, but I drink so much that my expectations are low for refills, especially when my server is tasked with 9 tables. I'm pretty patient at this location and the free wifi helps. The one time I've had a problem, I brought it to the attention of the manager and my meal was free. Ever since then, I've always come and been served with respect.