This place is awesome from other food to the staff the commradery between everyone is spectacular. It is an experience in it self. The ambiance is the staff and customers. Old and new. If your a first timers you'll become a regulation a first name basis real quick. And the every day regulars are a part of the decor. You miss them when they are gone. Good conversation with God lovin' and God fearin' people. Love each and everyone of them. read more

Typical small town diner, except coffee is better than your typical diner. Maple choices on the menu, and we were all happy with our selections. Service was great. Not much parking. read more

We love stopping in for breakfast! It is small but delicious! The service is great!

Food was good, service was efficient and friendly. Pricing was fair. Atmosphere was a little too packed for my preference. We did go on a Sunday morning, around 10, so we expected it to be full, but the way the tables are arranged you're practically sharing a table with your neighbor and there is no room to walk or space to have even a remotely private conversation. Asked for straws which were handed to us in no wrapper, so that didn't sit well with the germophobic me. read more

Eggcellent food! Had the waffles and they are big and fluffy. Coffee was fantastic too

We stopped here to have breakfast and the place was packed. A nice family invited us to sit with them as there were no empty seats. The food was delicious! The service was excellent and they were very friendly. The ambiance was just as you would expect a country restaurant to be, terrific! If anywhere near here, stop in and have a meal! read more

Friendly service! You can take a seat anywhere and they will be right there ready to serve you :) They close early (11am) except for Sundays when they serve lunch til 1:30! We got the western omelet with hashbrowns and toast and a club sandwich with fries (50 cents more than if you got chips). It's a solid stop if you're on the road for a meal! read more

Bird's Egg Cafe - Western omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palestine, Texas

Well prepared food served in a timely fashion. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly people.

Good food, reasonable prices and big-time small town country charm were all in abundance here! Friendly wait staff AND fellow customers... Three folks from different tables all took up conversations with us at different times. Service was prompt. We would definitely return here if we are even passing near Palestine, TX again. read more

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Great home style breakfast spot! The food was pretty good and the service was also good.

Pkasters! Not sure the reason you would come to Palestine TX. But if you are, definitely stop here! You remember the show Cheers? Walking through the door, you feel like Norm. Everyone says hello including the other people eating there. Definitely not a place to be incognito. You will most definitely enjoy great conversation while you eat. It feels like everything you hear good about E. Texas and the food is tasty! Pancakes was my favorite and the grits was made right. Too bad it closes at 11:00am. Put on your list of go-to spots and tell them Pk sent you! read more

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I love dining at the Bird's Egg Cafe! Home cooking made easy! Whether it's breakfast or lunch, you won't be disappointed. This is the only breakfast spot I eat at when I am in the area. Wanda and her crew will take good care of you. The vibe here is homey & cozy. Expect to be greeted by someone at every occupied table. This is where the locals go and they are a friendly bunch! read more

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We had a perfect southern breakfast here today. It's a small mom and pop kinda place. Kitschy in decor, small, maybe 16 tables,BUT! Service was friendly and fast, food came out as ordered and piping hot. It seemed like most everyone knew everyone and lots of conversation was had across tables. Sorry no photos! read more

My wife and i really enjoyed our breakfast. Great food and super friendly atmosphere. We will be back on a regular basis for sure!!! read more

This is my new favorite place for breakfast. Their pancakes are delicious. Very reasonably priced. Great service. Don't be fooled by a packed parking lot. There are a lot of tables in a small space. Just brought my husband in for the first time and he loved it too.. read more

Visiting family who just moved to this area and decided to stop in for breakfast. Just keep in mind they close at 11a! Quirky little diner with lots of rooster decor and a little counter to buy some doodads and souvenirs. Here they serve typical American breakfast foods like eggs, pancakes, bacon, etc. Very low prices. Friendly service, waited a reasonable amount of time for our meals. Everything was of decent quality, except one of our water glasses had stuff floating in it. Would return. read more

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The atmosphere, the food, the people, the staff...all were a perfect way to start our day. The food was so good and the coffee was perfect. We had fun with the cream for the coffee being in a mayonnaise squeeze bottle. Prices were great and the staff made the entire experience worth the visit. If you are local wow what a treat, if you are passing through please have breakfast with them... read more

Fantastic brunch/Lunch! Small place with great service. The cheeseburger was the perfect size for lunch. Definitely worth stopping in for a visit when passing through. read more

Great place for breakfast! It is in the parking lot of a hotel, but don't be discouraged from eating there. It is a small place and was crowded when we were there. read more

The breakfast was good but the atmosphere was super weird. It's a fairly big place. As we walked in, it was pretty crowded but unusually quiet for a crowded place. Our waiter just stood at the end of the table for a minute. I had to ask if he was taking our order. He responded...."yea, what do you want". We told him. He didn't write it down, so I thought "this won't be good" but he almost got it right, only missing our sausage. The lady behind the cash register sat and stared at us the whole time (no judgement, maybe she knew we were not locals). All I have to say is, when we are traveling (either on motorcycle or by vehicle) we enjoy eating at local places. If we aren't comfortable (or feel welcomed) in local places I find on yelp, I need to let others know. This was the weirdest, most uncomfortable place I've ever been when asking yelp for local places. read more

Good food, good service! Enjoyed the pancakes, hash browns and eggs. I'll be back. Very welcoming environment. read more

Bird's Egg Cafe - Enjoying the waffle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palestine, Texas

Because I live in Palestine , and have never eaten at The Bird's Egg, today was the day to change that. First thing I noticed, was that every parking place was filled. That's usually a good sign ! I waited just a minute and a car backed out where I could park. When I entered the restaurant, I was greeted and told to seat myself. That wasn't hard , since there was only one table not taken. The Bird's Egg was very busy , lots of visiting and your general early morning crowd. I order two eggs over easy , two pieces of bacon , two biscuits and hash browns. The breakfast was delivered in a timely manner , and was just the way I ordered it . To be very honest , the meal was very average. That being said , it was filling and was priced fairly. If your looking for that basic breakfast meal, give them a try ! Go get Full read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our server was so friendly and attentive to our needs. Definitely a family friendly place. read more

What a cute and friendly spot, perfect for breakfast. We almost missed it--a small spot close to the road surrounded by a motel. Cheerful decor and a homey feel, with plenty of regulars bantering with the servers. Our server, Amber, was wonderful, and didn't flinch when we asked if we could get our biscuits split and grilled to warm up. So many diners brag about their home-cooked biscuits, then warm them in the microwave, totally ruining the texture. These biscuits, heated on the grill, were delicious, especially served with their local honey. Scrambled eggs were good, with my husband's well-done as he prefers and mine, thankfully, cooked normally. Bacon nice and crisp and flavorful. Hash browns were a tad oily for me, but my husband thought they were perfect, very crispy. We were grateful to go to a clean, pleasant sit-down restaurant with good food and good service (and not a chain). We would definitely go back! read more

This is one of the few actual breakfast restaurants in Palestine. The breakfast is good, but not incredible. The service and coffee are plentiful. However, there is a strange odor in the restaurant that is a little offputting. read more

This little country café is truly a hidden gem. I loved every aspect of this place! The classic country chicken theme and all! I had the Biscuits and gravy and of course a sweet tea. It was all adorable and delicious. Everyone should definitely try their good home cooking. The only reason I'm not giving this place a five star review was that the service was a little slow because the one waitress was also a hostess, and a cashier. read more

This place is super good. I received a voucher for a hotel for a breakfast and was excited to try it before my training for TDCJ. THE PANCAKES ARE TO DIE FOR! Some of the best cakes I've ever had. I had two pieces of bacon and two pancakes and while it wasn't enough (that was my fault) I plan to go back during my training to eat more. Such a great place and worth trying. Please try this place. read more

The food and service was really good. The service staff was courteous and efficient plus the restaurant appeared very clean. The food smelled and tasted wonderful. read more

Great breakfast food, service was good and friendly. If the parking lot is full, that's always a good sign. I'd come back for more anytime. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing biscuits!! reminded me of the line in John Wayne's McClintock!!! " Boss did you taste anything like them biscuits this side of Heaven?!?!". Drago! coffee was good. chicken collection something to see ! a local treat!! read more

Are we glad that we ate here! Restaurant was crowded. But the people here were warm. Only table available was a shared table with eight seats. My wife and I dined. We got to meet six interesting people. We loved talking with them. They were all local people, as were most of the diners in the restaurant. The food arrived quickly and it was a superbly home cooked type food. I had four large pancakes. My wife said that her pancakes were unusually excellent. Also had a huge waffle and a hot roast beef with gravy on bread. All the food was superb. The servings were large and the prices were reasonable. The gravy had some tasty seasoning. The beef was seasoned perfectly. If you like "social distancing" this will not be for you. We do not practice social distancing and it was great not to have to do that. The walls of the restaurant were full of local designer dishes. Things that grandmothers would make. We were able to get a parking space, though the restaurant was packed. I give this restaurant a high recommendation. read more

Excellent service and well done renditions of your favorite breakfast foods like biscuits, omelettes, pancakes, and waffles. The restaurant owner and her grandson were doing a masterful job of waiting all the tables and from the conversations, many of the patrons knew each other and it felt like you were at home having breakfast with friends. We kept overhearing patrons talk about salmon cakes and the owner explained that they were an off menu specialty. We had finished our breakfast, but she insisted on bringing us 2 cakes to go as a complimentary snack for later! We expressed our appreciation and as we were approaching our car, she came running out with a to go box of the scalloped potatoes to go with the salmon! We will definitely be back! read more

How good is this place? Well, every morning, seven days a week, I get my breakfast there. We have a breakfast crew that cusses and discusses just about everything. Nothing beats good, old down home cooking and Miss Wanda and her staff serve it up proudly. I'm getting hungry again just thinking and writing about the place. LOL. Oh, one more thing, don't be shocked if folks eating there stop and say "Good morning" to you. It's a small town Texas thing. read more

Yelp reviews did not disappoint. Served immediately upon arrival. Good coffee. Eggs cooked correctly. Bacon ham hash browns biscuits and gravy and pancakes were delicious. Will definitely return next time we are in town 2019 update. Back in Palestine. Came back again. Still excellent food and service. Looking forward to coming back next year!!!! read more

First time here won't be the last awesome breakfast, awesome staff, awesome service, awesome prices! They were packed an hour before closing took no time to get our food cooked to perfection out of there in less than 30 minutes. read more

We tried this place for breakfast and were really disappointed. The biscuits and gravy were bland and Biscuits were hard. Eggs are eggs right? Bacon was overcooked and sausage was ok. Would not return. read more

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This spot has very friendly staff and good breakfast staples, however, I mark it down because none of the staff or customers were wearing masks. A customer without a mask was walking around the restaurant from table to table greeting her friends, coughing loudly. None of the staff or servers asked her to wear a mask while not at her table. No cleanliness was enforced. Syrup, honey, and salsa were left on the tables and NOT sanitized in between guests. That being said everyone who worked there was friendly and pleasant and kind. read more

This seems to be a local favorite in Palestine. It's attached to the Best Western and as a guest at the hotel we received free set-breakfast vouchers. It's cute inside-decorated with chickens (hence, "Bird's Egg Cafe".) The food is pretty good and the service is great! Very homey. read more

Bird's Egg Cafe - Wall decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palestine, Texas

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Sadly could not eat here. A sign on the door alerts people that their food is unsafe for anyone with basically any kind of food allergy.

This cafe does not disappoint, we came in to enjoy a late Mother's Day breakfast. A packed parking lot is always a great sign. I enjoyed the 2 egg breakfast with bacon, hash browns, and toast. Everything was cooked in homestyle fashion and absolutely delicious, while the staff was friendly and helpful. If your looking to slow down a little and enjoy great food while visiting with friends or family this is the spot! read more