My Daddy’s Cheesecake

This is a great place for so many reasons. This place has moved three times since it opened. It had a small place in downtown, I never went in there. Moved again years later to a new location, again I never entered their door. When they moved again to a more central location my parents started frequenting this place and I would meet them there on occasion.
When you start a business, you never know who you are going to touch. I’m a fan of local people making good in their endeavors. Evidently these folks have had a passion for great deserts, coffees and of course Cheesecakes for years. Not sure how long they have been in business but it’s been quite a while.
My Dad and Mom live about 45 minutes away in another town. When they would come to Cape Girardeau for doctor visits or shopping this became a mainstay for both of them. I’m not sure how long that they had been coming to this little shop but it is and was a special place for them to enjoy each others company and a great quality breakfast or Cannoli. My Mother passed away a couple of years ago. My Dad still faithfully stops in and I often meet him there. The staff would always ask about my Mother and how she was doing until she finally passed. It’s a place that any town would be proud to have. I can’t stop in without thinking about my Mother.
Great people, great quality food. The atmosphere is like a coffee shop with abundant pastries. Full Breakfast and lunch menu is offered. They have a nice meeting room on the side for gatherings personal or business.
A true Cape Girardeau Gem.

I really don’t know what the problem is with these people rating this spot.
I had a very pleasant and very delish sandwich (Daddy’s Reuben).
Great atmosphere and great service. Would be back for sure.

I have friends and family in Cape. Every time I’m in town someone wants to go here. I’m like the toddler that’s kicking their feet as they get drug into the door of the restaurant. This seems to be the case of too many choices and not one is a specialty. Lots to choose from and nothing to wow you.
I had the Thai wrap: cucumbers, carrots, red bell pepper, chicken, peanut sauce and nuts. It was pretty bland.
I also ordered the original gooey butter cake. I was hoping it’s like Park Ave. Coffee Bar in St. Louis that specializes in gooey butter cake, but I was wrong. This was just average tasting butter cake. It was honestly a tad dry.
It pains me to give a 2 star to a place that my friends and family love. I just can’t give more than that.