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New Englander 10-23-2024 10:08 AM

Billy's Cafe
 
I was in Lady Lake yesterday about 11:30. I'd never been to Billy's before and decided to give it a try. When I arrived I was seated in a small booth. I ordered a Denver Omelet and it was great! Along with home fries, toast, and several cups of coffee.

The young waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Billy's is a very well run place and worth a visit if you're in the area. :thumbup:

Bogie Shooter 10-23-2024 10:49 AM

Been like that since I have been in the Vilkages……2002.

Stu from NYC 10-23-2024 11:00 AM

Ownership has changed I understand but still a good place to go

justjim 10-23-2024 03:56 PM

[QUOTE=Stu from NYC;2381366]Ownership has changed I understand but still a good place to go[/QUOT

I’ve been to Billy’s Cafe several times and it is a good place to go.

shaw8700@outlook.com 10-23-2024 06:30 PM

Well, now I’ll go!

champion6 10-25-2024 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2381366)
Ownership has changed I understand but still a good place to go

I think you are correct. About 6 months ago, Viki Wellman became the new owner.

New Englander 10-25-2024 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 2381847)
I think you are correct. About 6 months ago, Viki Wellman became the new owner.

Vici's doing a good job. :icon_hungry:

Stu from NYC 10-25-2024 10:48 AM

Why is there no Billy? And never was one

RobertScott 10-25-2024 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2381882)
Why is there no Billy? And never was one

Robert sings from the Musical " Chicago":....."Where is Billy...we want Billy...."

Stu from NYC 10-25-2024 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertScott (Post 2381897)
Robert sings from the Musical " Chicago":....."Where is Billy...we want Billy...."

I believe Billy's predates musical Chicago

Sparky99 10-25-2024 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2381348)
I was in Lady Lake yesterday about 11:30. I'd never been to Billy's before and decided to give it a try. When I arrived I was seated in a small booth. I ordered a Denver Omelet and it was great! Along with home fries, toast, and several cups of coffee.

The young waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Billy's is a very well run place and worth a visit if you're in the area. :thumbup:

I found Billy's to be too crowded, too slow and just adequate. There are many better places...

Mleeja 10-25-2024 03:05 PM

Wow, it took 10 post before the first negative post. If you don’t care for a place, just move on without comment. We all need to support our local businesses.

kkingston57 10-25-2024 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky99 (Post 2381923)
I found Billy's to be too crowded, too slow and just adequate. There are many better places...

Too crowded= popular. Have been going there for 4 years(25-30 times) and only time it was slow was due to fact that there was a large take out order that came in when we arrived. Another problem created by COVID.

tedquick 10-25-2024 06:55 PM

I've lived here for 10 years and have always loved Billy's! If you had one bad experience, give it another try.

kcrazorbackfan 10-25-2024 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky99 (Post 2381923)
I found Billy's to be too crowded, too slow and just adequate. There are many better places...

A lot of good comments and then there has to be a snarky one. Quit trying to impress with negative comments.

ThirdOfFive 10-26-2024 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan (Post 2381981)
A lot of good comments and then there has to be a snarky one. Quit trying to impress with negative comments.

Do we expect that all opinions expressed here must line up with ours?

If based on personal experience, a negative opinion is just as valid as a positive one.

UpNorth 10-26-2024 08:03 AM

Been there once, not impressed, never went back. Not snarky; just an honest opinion.

Risuli 10-26-2024 09:04 AM

Sorry, but I prefer to hear ALL opinions, especially about restaurants. Everyone's experience is not the same and trying to shush someone's opinion is not cool.

As for Billy's, my experience has been hit or miss. Been there a half dozen times and it has been "adequate" at best. Staff is very friendly with good service, but in my OPINION food has been passable. Last time I was in, and it will be the last time, everything was burnt. My omelette was burned dark brown and the potatoes were actually burned black. I couldn't actually believe the cook would serve up what was on my plate. In any event everyone can vote with their feet and your mileage may vary...

swooner 10-26-2024 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky99 (Post 2381923)
I found Billy's to be too crowded, too slow and just adequate. There are many better places...

Wow! You can’t be serious!

shaw8700@outlook.com 10-26-2024 07:00 PM

We went there today and the place was extremely dirty. The wait staff just walked on paper and straw plastic like it wasn’t there. I saw it when we were at the front door.

Food quality seemed to be hit and miss. The waffle I had was good but the grits not so much. The hub had a biscuit with hash and scrambled eggs. Which were okay but the gravy was terrible.

On a scale from 1-10 I’d give it a 4.

bilcon 10-27-2024 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky99 (Post 2381923)
I found Billy's to be too crowded, too slow and just adequate. There are many better places...

I guess it crowded because it is so good- friendly staff, good food. It is worth waiting for.

Sparky99 10-27-2024 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mleeja (Post 2381934)
Wow, it took 10 post before the first negative post. If you don’t care for a place, just move on without comment. We all need to support our local businesses.

I thought this was a place to provide your personal thoughts and comments....

Thought police is active here.


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