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    Abel's Diner

    4.1 (431 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Just me
    Yolanda U.

    I love the food here we have been eating there before they moved to their current location. You will love the food. I love the meatloaf and chicken fried steak.

    Abel's Breakfast
    Michael P.

    Everytime I drive by this place there is a line in the morning. Finally got to try Abel's with the family this morning and now I know why people are willing to wait. Their customer service is amazing. Our waitress knew customer's name like they have been friends forever. Reasonable prices for the meal. I had their Abel's breakfast and it was better than average and it came out fast too. From the time we put our name on the waiting list till the time I had my meal was about 30 minutes. Not bad. It was pretty packed inside and had a country home feel with their decor. So if you're looking for a quick, decent meal that won't hurt the wallet. Look for this corner diner in the shopping center in Schertz.

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    John P.

    As I was coming back from San Antonio, I noticed I was entering Schertz and recalled that there's a Diner nearby. The place in question is a wonderful and staple in the neighborhood, it's "Abel's Diner". This place is wonderful the food is amazing the breakfast is by far one of the best in town. But today it was lunch time, so I wanted to try if the lunch is as good as their breakfast. And I wasn't disappointed, but let me go to the beginning. As you walk in you see a good amount of seating even for somewhat larger groups, the hostess takes you to your seat and then they take your drink order. The people that are taking and bringing your meal are extremely helpful and all around wonderful people. For my meal I ordered the "Homestyle Hamburger" with fries as my side. I'm not going to lie, but at first glance it looked odd, being on what appears a hoagie bun. But don't be fooled, it was absolutely delicious I had cheese and bacon to the hamburger and it brought it to next level. The fries themselves were equally delicious, overall this place continues to serve great food and is a wonderful option.

    Melyn G.

    Service is super friendly and the nostalgic retro diner vibe is so fun! Popped in for a pick up and welcomed in with big smiles! Breakfast plates are moderately priced and look forward to dining in next time and sit by the open kitchen

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Mimi H.

    My dad is obsessed with this place. Notice he's the one always ordering the Chicken Fried Steak. Abel's was sold a while ago and prior to that, portion sizes got smaller. The to go cups are way smaller. Uh, hello? We are in TX. Everything is suppose to be bigger here. I'd like them to at least, go back to the larger to go cups. Anyway, food to fine. Service is always great here. The older generation loves this place and it is always crowded. Need I say more?

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    JoAnna G.

    I've tried several different dishes from this restaurant and to me they're just mediocre. I had the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce didn't taste like hollandaise sauce. It had an off taste to it. When we got there about 10:20 AM my party ordered breakfast and I wanted to order off the lunch menu but was told I had to wait until 11:15 AM so I confirmed it with the cashier as we were leaving the restaurant . You cannot order between 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM off the menu because they're changing from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu . For a person that doesn't like breakfast this was kind of a red flag for me. The biscuits are homemade and good. The gravy is ok but all the other dishes that I've had are mediocre what I do recommend is the homemade cinnamon rolls with a cup of coffee.

    Strawberry & CreamTopped Pancakes
    Marguerite G.

    My 83yrs young mother ENJOYS this spot, around loyal customers & good food. We are repeat customers.

    Chase C.

    I went to Abel's all the time growing up! Then I didnt go for years, until it was at the new location. I was bumed about not getting and rolls, since they were a dinner only item. The new location is a lot bigger and seems nicer to me. The host was great, but the server was not great. She ws very pushy and not helpful. Seemed like she was ready to snap... I dont like havong awardness with someone handling my food. The food was good, but not like how i remembered it... Servings were large though, so that was a plus! I would reccommend Abel's if you wanted to try it!

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    Kristen A.

    The service was great! This place honestly just reminds me of grandmas house growing up. Cute little homey atmosphere. Our food was a little subpar- but I don't think people really come here for the food. They come here for the comfort and welcoming feeling from all of the staff. All of the elderly people around us were greeted with warm smiles & hugs, almost like they were family and it made my heart so warm and fuzzy. I would recommend this restaurant just for that feeling alone! I love it!

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    Melanie G.

    Great, old-time spot for some classic diner fare. Been here for both breakfast and lunch, everything was great both times. Definitely recommend the club sandwich, it was large and packed with meat and veg, and the bacon was super crisp, just the way it should be. The waitresses are all very nice, and everyone seems like they enjoy working there, which is a rarity these days. Abel himself is often on site, either cooking up a storm in the back or walking around and checking on the guests, which is an awesome thing to see in an owner. This will be a regular spot for us, so glad somewhere like this is close by!

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    Food was just ok. Fries were cold on all three of our dishes. Had high hopes but was disappointed

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    4 years ago

    It's ok.. nothing to write about .. the meatloaf was a little dry.. and the spoonful of mashed potatoes was ok..

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    Wonderful service and food options! Kid friendly, and they offered to customize a kids grilled cheese.

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    4 years ago

    A super good old school diner the food is excellent. The service sensational a place worth to come visit in new braunfels

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    It was good but not all that special. We liked the wait staff but the food was just fine

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    Comfort food at its finest! Friendly staff. Quick service and really good, basic comfort food.

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    All you would expect from a diner. Great comfort food. Friendly staff. They even have good American-type coffee (not burnt)

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    So delicious if you are a breakfast lover then it's just for you. The cinnamon rolls.....tiny.

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    AH. WANTED TO LOVE IT, DIDN'T END UP EVEN LIKING IT. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE THOUGH!…read more Service: 4/5 It looked like a one man show- I can appreciate that. The man who I assume could be the owner, was a server, cashier, and the cleaning crew. Haha. He looked a bit serious but he was very kind. Food: 2/5 I hate to admit it, but just like some of the lower reviews said- the food was so bland. I mean, not a taste of seasoning. I ordered a chicken fried biscuit with gravy, and it came with potatoes. My sister ordered a bacon croissant. I'll start off with mine. They did give me a rather large hunk of chicken; the batter slid right off and the chicken itself was tasteless, I do mean absolutely tasteless :( The biscuit was so dry, and crumbly. Possibly day old? Not sure. I slapped some of their homemade jam (Now that jam was wonderful! ) however they don't give too much of anything (butter, gravy, jam) so I do feel the sandwich would be better if it was maybe made smaller? I'm not sure. It was just a huge biscuit with nothing to slather it with. The gravy portion is really not fair, lol. Since the biscuit was super dry and again SUPER bland, I do feel they should make the gravy a bigger portion. My sister said her bacon croissant "was nothing special. I could've made it at home." I also want to throw out there that their drinks also need some help. I ordered a strawberry lemonade, my sister did a "freshly brewed tea" ah. The tea was bitter as heck and the lemonade tasted like it was pure strawberry syrup. :( Price: 2/5 I spent $30.00 on two plates, that Indeed we could've just made at home for 1/3 of the price. I know food is at an all time high right now, but this meal was not worth my hard earned money. We couldn't find one thing we actually enjoyed about it. Overall: 1/5. I hate to be honest because I really want to see small shops thrive; whenever I go to a restaurant I ask myself "Would you come back?" And the answer for Happy Cafe is absolutely not. The food, the atmosphere, the drinks, everything was just not for us. The restaurant itself needs some deep cleaning, an upgraded menu, and maybe some new tables (ours were peeling and super sticky) however, if I'm being honest I can get past that- but I simply will not return due to the food. As some of the others said, I don't know how this place is so highly rated (love that for them) but it just wasn't for me and my family, maybe it will be for yours.

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    Biscuit House

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    1.0 mi
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    Popped in for a cup of coffee and some French toast, best way to start my day! Was greeted by a…read morehostess named Ella who informed me of some great choices for my next visit and some super awesome pairings for my next visit! Her recommendation of the Haley hash was a "10/10" to be followed up with a hot scone (yumm!) The place was moderately busy but nothing felt rushed and everyone made sure the place was clean and that we had everything we needed! Highly recommend

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    We met some friends for breakfast at 10:00 AM thinking we would be here after the breakfast crowd…read moreand before the lunch crowd. Driving into their large parking lot, and seeing it completely full, let us know that it was going to be packed. Walking inside, we saw it was packed, but they got us seated rather quickly. After getting to our seats, the waitress arrived with menus very quickly and asked if she could start us off with coffee. We took her up on the coffee, and before she came back, we decided what we wanted. We all ordered something completely different, and mine was one of their famous waffles. I also got a side of bacon. The food came pretty quickly considering how packed they were. All orders were just as ordered. My waffle came with syrup and butter on the side so that I could use as much/little as I wanted. Everything was very good, and our waitress never let our coffee mugs get even half empty. She was really good at her job and was also a very good conversationalist. Will I return? Definitely!

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    Mama's Cafe

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    4.2
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    11.6 mi
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    Amazing! Really, just come here! I'm a chef…read more... waffle-Amazing! chicken-Crispy, light, delicious! garlic sauce- Yum! dirty chai latte- So freaking good! Staff is so helpful with recommendations, ambiance is great. Little nooks where you can have some privacy for chats.

    We visited Mama's Café on a Saturday around noon. When we arrived, we were greeted right away and…read moreinformed that they seemed to be short-staffed. We were given the option of waiting about 15 minutes for a table or sitting in the bar area, so we chose one of the high-top tables in the bar. The café itself is very cute and has a charming atmosphere. The bar area has red neon lighting along the ceiling, which gives the room a distinctive glow. After ordering coffee and waters, we decided on the fried mushrooms, the meatloaf plate, and the Breakfast Pile. They never ended up refilling any of our drinks. The fried mushrooms came out first and were piping hot. They were served with both white gravy and ranch. The ranch was pretty tasty, but the mushrooms themselves were fairly bland and quite greasy. To be fair, deep-fried mushrooms aren't exactly a light dish, but I found myself adding salt to everything to bring out more flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans. The meatloaf contained carrots, which was an interesting touch. The slices were very thick and firm, and honestly didn't resemble or taste like a traditional meatloaf. I asked for the gravy on the side and ended up dipping each bite into it, but the dish still wasn't my favorite. The green beans were the biggest miss for me. They had a mucky flavor that reminded me of mop water. The Breakfast Pile was decent enough: potatoes, sausage, eggs, and gravy layered together. Unfortunately, it also felt underseasoned and could have benefited from more flavor. The standout item of the entire meal was the biscuit with honey butter. They initially forgot to bring the honey butter, and I'm very glad we asked for it because it completely made the dish. The biscuit was warm, soft, and by far the most enjoyable thing we ate. Overall, Mama's Café has a cute atmosphere and friendly service despite being understaffed when we visited. However, most of the food felt underseasoned and lacked flavor. If you're looking for a cozy spot to sit and chat, it's worth a visit, but based on this meal, I probably would only come back if someone said it was their favorite restaurant and I try what they order

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