Stopped in for lunch today and was pleasantly surprised. I got a bacon, avocado omelette and my…read morefriend got a burger. The potatoes were so good I had to order an extra plate. The waitress was super nice. Will for sure go back.

Old fashioned family business that makes good food. Burgers, Bacon 'n eggs, waffles. I like the…read moreSpanish style eggs.

i'm at my best when I'm lost. Not much to say for myself maybe but so what, that's when I find…read moreplaces like the Reddy House. It's in such a tricky location you're unlikely to get there unless you already know the food is worth it. Wandering around without a destination is an adventure most people don't do, much less enjoy. getting lost can be expensive, its magical moment: "where the hell are we?" is like what's the point of that? instead we all have cell phones telling us, as well as our great overseers in the cloud, exactly where we are were and have been, at every moment in our lives. when the mood is on to "take the long way home" as the jj cale song goes, first thing is turn off your cell phone and put the roadmap away. otherwise it's impossible to truly lose yourself on your way nowhere, which is exactly where i was amind to go this recent evening. i mean if all roads lead to roam (sorry) just follow one and you're on your way. so it was in just that frame of mind that i decided to accompany some random guy in a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer as he turned down some side road headed away from the rest of the evening traffic. i may not know what to do with myself but this guy certainly seemed to have a plan. so i followed him for at least 30 minutes, each turn leading to ever smaller, more obscure side roads. finally, the last turn he made was onto a gravel road leading to his ranch. that's when i began to wonder where the hell i was, and things began to get interesting. it's hard to explain the "why" of this. maybe you've reached the stage i find myself in now: a kind of homeless affluence. it comes from having thrown away too many things places people before realizing some were mine to keep. instead of learning from losing i simply expected others would be along any minute now. young people can afford to be so cavalier, which is why i always warn any who will listen, aka not my own kids, that it's unwise to take being young personally. you'll get your turn at the alternative soon enough. one thing you can count on if you're able to stay lost long enough is happening on the unexpected. i guess that's by definition since you didn't know where you were going in the first place. you go someplace because you're going there, but you get someplace only because you got there. old saying goes "wherever you go, there you are". question at this point for me was where "there" was. i had been driving along miles of texas backroads with tall weeds beyond the white lines defining the blacktop edges. no guardrails, the roadsigns had numbers like county road 374 1/2. in a weak moment i turned on the cell: no signal. i was lost, and happy. even if included on a large foldout map these roads would have been very tiny, like a bloodvein in your eye. the one i was on went through small hamlets with no apparent names, just houses with the usual texas stuff in the yards, boats on trailers, old tires stacked up, broken lawn furniture etc etc. texans are loathe to throw anything away. fortunately i had for company the reassuring music of that finest of all dirtpoor dustbowl musicians who came from around here, jj cale. to get to the state of mind you need to avoid agoraphobic panic at times like this, listen to jj cale, it always seems like nighttime, hey no worries. i'm anyway comfortable under such circumstances; better minds might need more certainty about things, to avoid the edge. I on the other hand went over that edge some time ago. eventually the backroad i'd been on came to a much larger highway, two lanes with dividers, guardrails, highway signs, etc. the magic was over as witnessed by the hurried string of cars and trucks that were making it difficult for me to join them. i turned onto the road, up ahead i saw what i had been meant to find since i started this trip: The Reddy House. actually not a house at all, more like a driveway leading to a small red shack about 100 feet off the highway. it's really quite easy to disregard if you're intent on getting somewhere fast, in which case you'll miss it completely. your loss. the proprietor is Ricardo, a fine middleage gentleman who keeps this roadside taqueria going all by himself, from breakfast until early evening. I went for a carnitas burrito, which was nothing at all like the huge carb-stuffed footballs we get in california. it was more like a large folded soft taco filled with delicious twice-cooked pork, rice, beans and a bit of lettuce. red sauce is killer. otherwise i needn't say more about the food as everyone else has agreed it is exceptional. if you're on this road and you see Ricardo's bright red cheerful little place off to the side, i highly recommend you turn in, have a chat, order something and it will be good. if you have time to be kind to yourself, have a seat, enjoy your meal and ignore the madding traffic whizzing by. Let the simple dignity of Ricardo's chickens keep you company.

This is a great little hidden gem in Trenton, Texas. Its located right off the side of the highway…read more My son and I love to stop by and get breakfast burritos when we are out in this area. They are best! Just like grandma use to make. All fresh ingredients and so tasty. We get extra to take home. They reheat well later for a nice meal. If your in the area or just want to take a nice country drive. This is the place to stop by and try. You won't be disappointed. They also have other lunch and snack choices. There's a little something to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Cute breakfast and lunch place that we happened to stop at on a recent road trip…read more All of the food we ordered was so delicious and the quality totally blew us away. The menu is HUGE and has so many options for pretty much everyone's tastes. The waitresses were so nice and friendly and we really enjoyed our visit.

The food was tasty and the service was wonderful! I had the chicken taco and my friend had the…read morechilaquiles, all very good!! The place was clean and had a cozy feeling to the place, I will definitely go back to try other dishes. Very warm and wonderful attitude with Rayelle, I think that's her name, very friendly.

Saw a post on FB about 1836 Cafe, so my DIL & I decided on a breakfast roadtrip... what a wonderful…read moredecision. 1836 Cafe is everything you imagine if the words "hole in a wall greasy spoon" are used. Small interior offering 4 tables and a line up of bar stools. The kitchen and pantry are fully exposed. We were greeted by a gent opening the door for us and friendly hellos! The menu provides a wide selection of country fair with twists on cosmopolitan selections (the country bennie is a must). No pre-cut fries on site,! Everything looked and tastes freshly prepared. Will definitely make the trek again!

1836 Café in Bells, TX is a true hidden gem and worth every stop. From the moment I walked up to…read morethe door, the smell alone let me know I was in for something special. Inside, the atmosphere is small-town comfort at its best -- casual, welcoming, and the kind of place that instantly makes you feel at home. I ordered the Chicken Bennie, and it was absolutely outstanding. A homemade biscuit served as the base, soft and fluffy on the inside with just the right touch of crisp on the outside. On top of that came perfectly fried chicken tenders, a runny egg that tied everything together, and a generous pour of rich, savory sausage gravy. It all came with a side of crispy fried potatoes that were cooked just right -- golden and flavorful without being greasy. Every bite was pure comfort food perfection. The coffee was smooth and satisfying, the kind that pairs perfectly with a hearty breakfast. Service was excellent as well -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell the staff really cares about their customers and their food. Overall, 1836 Café is exactly what you hope to find in a small-town spot: great food, great people, and an atmosphere that keeps you wanting to come back. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend it to anyone passing through or nearby.

The waitress was attentive and very nice The atmosphere was…read morevery pleasant Me and friends we able to share a quality time together sharing stories the food was very high quality maybe a bit pricey for some but portions more than make up even I couldn't finish my meal and that is something special

Went to Luke's for breakfast yesterday. Our son highly recommended it. It is in downtown…read moreGreenville. It's a neat place. We were greeted and seated right away by staff. Our server was friendly and personable. We ordered the Chilaquiles, Peepaw's Plate (3 eggs, bacon, potatoes & a biscuit) & Country Fried Steak. My husband and son were happy with their selections (Peepaw's Plate & Country Fried Streak), but I didn't like mine (Chilaquiles). It was a bit dry and I didn't find much chorizo in it. We all loved Mom's Biscuits w/ honey butter & jam. My husband had black coffee, and my son had the Strawberry Mule. I had to go next door for a Caramel Latte. Luke's doesn't have specialty coffee drinks. The restaurant was bright, clean, and lovely. The walls had exposed bricks with Texas Americana decorations. We'll definitely return, but I'll skip the Chilaquiles.

The food, service, and overall ambiance here was fantastic!…read more Daniela was on top of everything, refilling coffee and ensuring all our needs were met promptly. The pastelitos and tequenos were both delicious! The green cilantro garlic sauce that accompanied them was so good I had to take some home! I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, subbing chicken, and all was super fresh and crisp. The location is a nice hole in the wall. Having gone during the holidays, they were decorated with Christmas decor. They had decent foot traffic with no wait time. Overall, would highly recommend visiting for a fantastic brunch experience!

Visited here on 12/9/25 - for my boyfriend's bday…read more Atmosphere was nice, not busy at all, decor was cute & put together. Service could've been better. We ordered pastelitos (ground beef & chicken), the ground beef was really good - the sauce it came with definitely gave a good extra flavor to it/ the chicken one was dry, so the sauce helped with that. Also ordered Cachapas (sweet corn pancakes with pork) - wow these were delicious, especially when you eat them together. There was a lot of cheese though (I love cheese thankfully) I think we also ordered the slow roast brisket hash (didn't get a picture cause it was really good lol) Nonis is definitely worth a try

If you ever find yourself passing through this little Mapdot town, do yourself a favor and stop at…read moreThe Pig & Whistle Cafe. It's the kind of place that instantly feels cozy--friendly staff, oldies music floating in the background (at the perfect volume, mind you), and an easygoing vibe that makes you want to linger a bit longer over your coffee. We rolled in for a late breakfast, so it wasn't crowded, which made it all the more relaxing. I went with the ham and cheese croissant--flaky, buttery, and honestly bigger than my appetite could handle. My husband went all in with the biscuits and gravy, eggs, and hash browns. He got the jalapeño biscuits with sausage gravy, and wow. Fluffy, flavorful, and generously portioned--the kind of meal that makes you rethink whether you should skip lunch (spoiler: you won't need it). The Pig & Whistle may be small, but it delivers big on charm and flavor. Don't sleep on this little gem--you'll leave with a full belly and a smile.

We always love coming here. Comfortable environment, great service and great breakfastread more

This place is amazing. I went in alone with my two toddlers and the waitress handled me with…read moregrace. She was amazing, I'm pretty sure her name was Kimberly. Love the atmosphere and the food it's was back to grandmas cooking eating there

Food was sub par , building is old and in need of repair. The chopped steak was so thin and…read moreovercooked and the gravy too salty. The sides were so-so.

Never ever had a bad experience here!!! The BEST place for breakfast! Brian was amazing and went…read moreabove and beyond! Fancy breakfast without fancy breakfast prices top notch service and speed!!!

Food and customer service was great. I'm not a huge breakfast person, but am often out voted in the…read moreAM when trying to decide where to eat. I appreciated the chicken fried steak as an option and ordered pancakes as well; huge amount of food for a great price. We were headed back from the casino and it was a perfect mid way stop back home. We'd return.

I have not been in Fate for years, and what a pleasure it was when I drove ther yesterday to meet a…read morefriend. We sat down at our table at Red Dirt Social to visit for 10 minutes - and the manager (or owner maybe?) commented how his space was built just for this reason - to relax and enjoy time. We never felt rushed, or felt like they wanted our table. That was refreshing! The space is lovely - truly! It was bright, open, minimal decor and it all worked beautifully together. Someone out real thought into decorating this space for people to gather and relax, and it showed. I ordered the pats (oatmeal) with fresh fruit and it was perfect! All the fruit blended well together for my oatmeal. I enjoyed every bite. I cannot wait to bring my husband back to see how much Fate has grown and to eat here once more. It's worth it!

Wow. So, we are not usually brunch, breakfast people. I like to sleep in. But, we decided ti play…read morehookie and I am so glad we did. We came here before one of the famous Texas cold fronts... Its an order at counter places, which isn't always my favorite. You lose some personal connection but we were greeted when we got here, when we ordered it felt so friendly... they honesty made up for it. We ordered a bucket (cupcake brand) of mimosas. Chicken and waffles sliders. Breakfast panini and i wanted something sweet and we ordered the donut hole casserole. Honestly I cant find the words right now... but absolutely delish!! Only thing we would not order the donut casserole not because its not fantastic it is. But the waffle fries had some kind of sweetness in the batter so it satisfied my sweet tooth. The chicken was so well cooked! We ultimately turned it into knife and fork because it fell apart but who cares. The panini ... eggs so soft and moist. The sausage is links which normally I dont prefer vs a patty but so juicy. Honestly the combo of them was perfect. We were both so happy. Please go. Go now.