Cedar City Dining

Amber Kay's Cafe in Cedar City, Utah

Menu highlights, hours, location and tips for the locally owned breakfast and lunch diner on Interstate Drive

By SGWOM Editorial Team Published Last verified

What is Amber Kay's Cafe?

Amber Kay's Cafe is a locally owned diner at 1327 S. Interstate Drive in Cedar City, Utah, near I-15 on the south end of town. It serves homestyle breakfast and lunch, including biscuits and gravy, omelets and burgers, Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and does not serve dinner.

Amber Kay's Cafe quick facts

Address
1327 S Interstate Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720
South end of town, near I-15 Exit 57
Hours
Mon to Sat 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sun closed
Food
American diner breakfast and lunch, coffee
Price range
About $10 to $20 per person
Ordering
Dine-in, takeout and delivery; no reservations
Parking
Free parking lot, plus free street parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, seating and parking

The cafe started on Main Street in downtown Cedar City. When that building changed ownership, owner Amber moved the business south to Interstate Drive, and the Utah Small Business Development Center reports that the new location officially opened on October 27, 2023. The Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce lists it as locally owned and operated. SGWOM is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the cafe.

What is on the menu at Amber Kay's Cafe?

The menu is classic American diner food for breakfast and lunch. Recent Google reviews praise the biscuits and gravy, French toast dipped in pancake batter, omelets, well-cooked hash browns and strong coffee. Third-party menu listings also show chicken fried steak and eggs, eggs Benedict, breakfast burritos, burgers and fish and chips.

Breakfast

Breakfast is the main draw. Diners who reviewed the cafe on Google in 2026 single out the biscuits, described as large, fluffy and made from scratch, with country gravy and plenty of sausage. Other favorites in those reviews include the French toast dipped in pancake batter, an omelet with bacon and avocado, and hash browns cooked all the way through. The Chamber listing also mentions coffee, herbal teas and smoothies.

Lunch

For lunch, menu listings on third-party sites show diner staples such as a bacon cheeseburger, a chicken strip basket and fish and chips. Heartier breakfast plates like chicken fried steak and eggs and steak and eggs are listed too. The cafe has no official website or online menu, so items and prices can differ from these listings; ask at the counter for today's menu.

Where is Amber Kay's Cafe located?

Amber Kay's Cafe is at 1327 S. Interstate Drive in Cedar City, Utah 84720, on the south side of town near I-15 Exit 57. It is about half a mile east of the Walmart Supercenter on Providence Center Drive and roughly 2 miles, in a straight line, southwest of the Southern Utah University campus.

Open the location in Google Maps for directions. The cafe has its own free parking lot, and Google also lists free street parking. Because it sits near the interstate on the south side of town, it is an easy stop for travelers driving I-15 between St. George, about an hour south, and northern Utah.

When is Amber Kay's Cafe open?

Amber Kay's Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Sunday, according to its Google Business Profile, checked October 8, 2026. It serves breakfast and lunch only, so plan an early meal, and call (435) 708-0271 before a holiday visit, since hours can change.

Amber Kay's Cafe hours, last verified October 8, 2026
DayHours
Monday6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SundayClosed

Tips for visiting

  • Go early: the kitchen closes at 2 p.m., so this is a breakfast and lunch stop, not a dinner spot.
  • No Sunday service: the cafe is closed all day Sunday.
  • Expect a short wait at peak times: there are no reservations. One August 2026 reviewer found the dining room almost full and still waited less than 10 minutes.
  • Families: Google lists the cafe as good for children, and reviewers mention kid-friendly options.
  • Payment: credit and debit cards are accepted, according to the Google listing.
  • Making a day of it: pair breakfast with a drive to Cedar Breaks or a show in town. See what's on in Cedar City events, or read our Cedar City, Utah guide.

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More questions about Amber Kay's Cafe

How much does a meal at Amber Kay's Cafe cost?

Google lists Amber Kay's Cafe as inexpensive, with most diners spending $10 to $20 per person. The cafe does not publish its menu prices online, so check the menu when you order or call (435) 708-0271.

Does Amber Kay's Cafe take reservations?

No. Google lists the cafe as not taking reservations, so seating is first come, first served. A diner who visited in August 2026 found the cafe almost full but waited less than 10 minutes for a table.

Does Amber Kay's Cafe offer takeout or delivery?

Yes. Google lists dine-in, takeout and delivery, and the cafe has a DoorDash store page. Delivery depends on the app and the time of day, so check before you order. For takeout, call (435) 708-0271.

Does Amber Kay's Cafe serve dinner?

No. The cafe closes at 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed all day Sunday. For an evening meal in Cedar City, see the other restaurants in our directory, such as Second East, which is open until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Is Amber Kay's Cafe good for kids?

Google lists Amber Kay's Cafe as good for children, and a family who visited in August 2026 noted plenty of kid-friendly options and a relaxed, classic diner atmosphere.

Sources: the address, phone, hours, price range, parking, accessibility, service options and the diner reviews described above come from the cafe's Google Business Profile . Its locally owned status and drinks come from the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce listing, which shows a different phone number, (435) 590-0118; we list the number on Google. The move to Interstate Drive and its opening date come from the Utah SBDC, and the lunch items from a third-party menu listing. All were checked October 8, 2026. The cafe has no official website, so confirm hours and menu by phone. Our Amber Kay's Cafe directory listing has the same contact details.