Café 209 feels like home

Feel at home at Café 209. They are waiting to greet you at the door with smiles and friendly service to make you feel welcome. Glen and Cassandra Brinson began their journey in the food business 18 years ago with catering. Cassandra's passion for catering friends' events bloomed into a full-service catering company. On Sept. 7, 2000, the couple opened Café 209 on the River on 8th Street. The cafe was able to seat 30 to 40 guests. The parking was slim at this location, so for the convenience of their customers, they moved to 566 Broad St. They reopened on March 19, 2012, as 209 Restaurant Café and Catering. Walk in through the glass doors and be greeted by the smiling staff. The service is wonderful, and the atmo­sphere is casual. Café 209 has a southern home feel and is full of life. "We're all like family," Cassandra said. Cassandra com­pliments her staff by saying that they are outgoing, friendly and well-rounded. Café 209 strives to make everyone who comes in feel like family by making them comfortable and welcome. "Glen, myself and Ms. Ivory do all the cooking pretty much," Cassandra explained. She also said that people love the cafe because it's consistent, filling and they serve quality food that tastes amazing. "Everybody loves our fried chicken and baked chicken," Cassandra said. Other items on the menu that are popular are the homemade desserts. The desserts vary from day to day, however their, best sellers are peach cobbler and key lime cake. Since the Brinsons moved to the new location, busi­ness has picked up tremendously. The parking is great, and more people are coming to enjoy the home cooked, original recipes. "Most people don't get this food at home," Cassandra explained. She said that some customers don't have time to cook at home, so they come to Café 209 for full home­made meals. "I enjoy working here and I love the catering and events," Cassandra raved. The Brinsons have a catering business that provides everything from decorations, linens, lights, food and more for every event. Cassandra said it's her favorite thing to do. The catering menu for Café 209 is extensive. Options for your special event range from cocktail hors d'oeuvres to pasta bars to full meals of fish, chicken or steak. Come by today and experience the family oriented Café 209. New hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you are interested in the catering, go online at www.uniqueeventsandmore.com for more information.