We were looking to try something new and had picked a place that we had seen a lot of good news about. On driving up, the place was so packed that we decided to go elsewhere. Looking on Yelp, we found this place was just around the corner, had good reviews, and was another place that we had on our "try' list. Arriving at Bobbie's, we found the parking lot was nearly completely full. However, we did find a spot and took it. We walked in the entrance and found a small line already waiting. Quickly, we were able to get our name on the waiting list, and they took my phone number and said they would text when our table was ready. It was such a beautiful day that we decided to wait outside. I'm glad we did as they had a lunch special menu up for everyone to see. It shows what is the special of the day for each day, and seeing what was on for Tuesday, we made up our minds on the spot. In 5 to 10 minutes, my text arrived, and we walked back in. We were met immediately and taken to our table. A young lady brought us our menus and took our drink orders. She came back quickly, asked if we had any questions, and promptly took our orders. Food came out quickly, was piping hot, and just as we had ordered. For some reason, I immediately took a bite of the green beans. They were so good and reminded me of my grandmother's country cooking. They were loaded with bacon and tomatoes and tasted like they had just been harvested from a local garden. The entree was loaded with flavor, and we were so happy that we got it. These lunch specials were just right, not too much to eat, but plenty enough to keep you from being hungry before dinner:) Will I return? Definitely. Our waitress told us that in the next couple of weeks they were going to start opening for dinner. I'll be back for that! read more

I absolutely love this place. The food has huge portions but is carefully curated and ingredients packed with flavor. The biscuits are sent from heaven. The thing I like best is the consistency. Every single time I order for delivery, take out, or dine in, it's the same quality and consistency. The service is excellent and ambiance inviting and warm. read more

I'll start with the positive the waiter was very kind he gave suggestions when we said it was our first time. The food is where they lose the stars unfortunately. The hashbrowns had no flavor at all they were very bland. Sadly adding salt and pepper couldn't save them. The eggs were mediocre but same problem no seasoning. The biscuit was very good however my mom found a hair in hers so that is very disheartening. The ambiance was nice but very loud with people screaming but that's no fault of the restaurant. Overall not the best experience or food. read more

I've had this joint bookmarked for quite some time, glad I finally got to go! Enjoyed a late lunch last Friday, so I didn't have much of a crowd. Seated right away, and the server promptly came by. Pleasantly surprised by the breadth of their menu. I actually joked with my server I wish he hadn't told me they do breakfast all day! That literally made my choices ten times harder. So, don't let the 3-start review deter you here, I'm definitely going back because of that menu! I DEFINITELY have more to try! I opted for the half portion of the chicken fried steak! I mean, you have to right? It's a southern kitchen? Of course I had to try a "staple". Overall: "Eh". The CFS was decent, but I could have used some more flavor (even considering the gravy). The mash potatoes disappointed. They were served lukewarm...borderline cool...and had hard, even colder lumps on bottom. The place is nice, reminds me of the southern kitchen restaurants in Alabama or South Carolina (spent time in both states for school). They had decent, although perhaps sometimes cheesy decor. The place is brightly lit with plenty of room. I also thought the pricing adequately reflected what I received. Hoping the first visit was a foul off the bat; I'll go back. read more

Invest in some blinds!! I have gone 3 times in the past two months and it never fails that I get a table by the window. Once that sun starts rising and it's blinding your eyes it really ruins the experience. I did ask the last time to be seated somewhere else cause 3 consecutive times being blinded -I just didn't wanna do it. But I was told that was the only place we could be seated (a 4 seater and there were other tables available). Which seemed odd cause where would they sit the rest of the people behind us in line? They sat in all the empty tables not by the window is where they sat. Advice -be wary of where you are seated or take sunglasses to wear at your table. This past experience made me a little sour and unfortunately it over shadows all the good things about it. read more

i REALLY want to love this place, its obvious by a lot of reviews a lot of people do, but... i dont love it i do love the variety on the menu, you can pretty much build a breakfast plate the way you want it. but i like HOT food, and on 2 out of 3 visits the majority of the food has been lukewarm at best. it seems like - and guessing and going by taste - that they preprep a lot of the food. items i've ordered with temp problems: french toast, pancakes, waffles, grits and sausage patties. all had a "i've been sitting around waiting for someone to order me" taste. one visit, hubbie sent back sausage twice because they were downright COLD, and he got 2 more orders of COLD sausages. i get it, they probably get very busy sometimes (although parking lot was pretty empty on all 3 visits) maybe you want to prep to keep on top of it. but if you are NOT busy, food sits and gets cold. i feel like i'm going to grama's house. everything is tasty, but she cooked it at 6am and its been sitting there on the "warm" stove until i get up and eat at 8. service has always been great and no complaints with taste - just temp. so im guessing this is "how they do it". and since that doesnt line up with what im looking for, bobbies is not for me. read more

Been here several times and it is consistently great! The chicken fried chicken is always juicy and seasoned to perfection. The waffles are delicious and have this nice slight crunchy texture which I found pleasant. Our server was Bobbie , she was sweet, patient and hospitable. Service is always great, which is surprising considering how busy they always are. I'd recommend joining their waitlist before coming, especially on weekends. I do wish they had more locations. I don't mind the 25 min drive but I'd sure visit more frequently if they were closer to me. All around a great place. read more

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Probably the best chicken fried steak in town! The breading was light and didn't slide off like others I have had. The meat was tender and savory. You could cut it with your fork. This was the smaller portion. We asked our waitress how big the full size was and she replied that it would fill the plate! The biscuit was the size of a caramel roll! Not for the faint hearted. Our waitress kept checking back on us, while was appreciated as we had other questions about the menu. Southern Comfort Food done right! read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Small Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Good food and pie. The few times I've gone, 2 out of the 3 servers I've had were not that friendly. It does take a while to get your food especially when they are busy. They are a tad pricey, but most of the food I've had is pretty good. read more

Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures because the experience was disappointing from the moment our food arrived. My husband and I had been trying to eat at Bobby's Southern Kitchen for at least 2-3 years. Every time we'd stopped before, the wait was around 2 1/2 hours, and since we were always passing through on our way home to Houston, we never had enough time to stay. This time, we planned our morning around finally getting to eat here. We had spent the weekend in San Antonio and were driving to Dallas before heading home, so we made a point of arriving shortly after opening (a little after 8:00 a.m.). There was no wait, we were seated immediately, and our waitress was wonderful. I wish I could remember her name because she was friendly, attentive, and did everything she could. Our food came out quickly, probably within 15 minutes, but that's where things went downhill. The food wasn't hot. Mine was warm enough to eat, but my husband's breakfast was actually cold. His hash browns were cold, his sausage patties were cold, and since he's someone who really enjoys his food served hot, it immediately ruined the meal for him. We let our waitress know, and she came back to take only the hash browns from his plate. That surprised us because most restaurants would prepare a fresh order rather than reheating part of the original meal. When the hash browns came back, they still weren't hot enough, so unfortunately they didn't solve the problem. For me, the food itself actually had good flavor. I ordered the sausage biscuit with soft scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and a side of grits. The biscuit was good, the eggs were cooked just the way I like them, and the grits were honestly one of the best parts of the meal. They were creamy, had a great consistency, and were well-seasoned with really good flavor. If everything had been served hotter, I honestly think I would have loved my breakfast. My husband ordered a simple breakfast with eggs over medium, toast, sausage patties, and hash browns. I don't necessarily think the food itself was bad I think serving it cold completely changed his experience. What makes this especially disappointing is that we arrived shortly after opening, so we expected everything to be fresh and piping hot. I honestly don't know what happened that morning, but after waiting years to finally try Bobby's, it just didn't live up to the anticipation. The service was excellent, the food had good flavor, and I truly wanted to love this place. I just can't overlook being served a breakfast that wasn't hot, especially first thing in the morning. I hope this was just an off day because I'd like to believe our experience wasn't the norm. read more

Been awhile since I have been back. Your cook is taking your business down.you are unable to keep your food warm. We are spending over fifty dollars for meals we can cook at home for ten and you serve us crap that is cold. My gf and I got sick off your meal today. read more

Huge portions and great service. It's a little loud in there, but the food makes it worth it

Food was good, and the service was great. We had the Pork Chops and pancakes and The Morning Wrecker. The chops were fair, could have used a little more seasoning and the pancake was a little dry. The Morning Wrecker was really good. A little heavy on the biscuit ratio but a solid choice. The customer service was wonderful and we would visit again. read more

OMG, the mother clucker chicken sandwich is crazy! It's so huge! Giant biscuit, fried chicken, bacon, sausage gravy, cheddar cheese. Ordered delivery and was really impressed. read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Mother clucker - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The Ambiance is perfect, just like if you were in small Louisiana parish! Menu centers around what they specialize-BREAKFAST & BRUNCH! & CHICKEN & BURGERS FRIED IN BEEF TALLOW. Our servers-James & Joseph were knowledgeable AND paciente, very attentive, but inobtrussive. Plates include grits, fried green tomatoes, crispy fried okra and eggs and chicken any imaginable way read more

The front service management and there app that you are pulled to use. Waited over an hour checked in on the app that you are pulled to use and when you check in apparently even after receiving confirmation that your on the wait list it does not work. Spoke with the hostess she stated that we weren't on the wait list and that she could add us. My wife stated we weren't not going to wait over an hour once again when we just had they said sorry and then removed us from the list that were not on... I have called and asked to speak with a manager and she stated the app doesn't work and that people are waiting for over two hours because it's Mother's Day. As if I do not know we were there for my wife. She just was very unprofessional and did not seem to care what so ever. For a business that blasts family friendly and service no matter how busy it gets seems to not take it very seriously. read more

Came in on a Sunday and Riley was my server--she was fantastic! Super attentive, kept my coffee filled, and even suggested fun ways to customize my order. I got the pancake breakfast with eggs, hash browns, and sausage. Great portions for the price, and the pancakes were perfectly fluffy. Riley recommended trying them next time with strawberries and pecan praline, which I definitely will. Cozy atmosphere, fun décor, and lots of good energy. Left full and happy! read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Pancakes on a plate. A second plate with sunny side up eggs, hash browns, and 2 sausage patties. - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Only giving 3 stars because the chicken batter was good. The coffee is bland and has a bad taste. Our food took forever. The waitress on that Sunday afternoon was frustrated that she was busy and she showed it. We did not receive the gravy on one of the chicken fried chicken but we're still charged for it . When we brought this up someone came up to us (supposed to be the manager) argued that she treated up the plate herself and DID see gravy on it. I mean why would we lie about 2.99 gravy. It's the point of it. Why would we pay for something that was supposed to come with the plate. Awful management , the server lady was weeding and didn't know how to communicate that in a calm manner. Will never return. The bathrooms smell too. Do better. read more

My first visit to Bobbie's was last Saturday and I had the small chicken-fried steak with eggs. I was glad I didn't order the large chicken-fried steak since the small size is still a hefty portion. The sides were hash browns and a biscuit. The chicken-fried steak was well-seasoned and it and everything else was fantastic. I think I'll try the burgers during my next burger craving. read more

Food is consistently good. Had the chicken fried steak with brown gravy. The small portion is just enough. The salad was fresh. Asked for extra ranch and they charge .50 but don't tell you. The green beans come in a tomato sauce which was a bit too tangy. The pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon were amazing. All cooked to perfection. The coffee and tea are always good and fresh. The server was so sweet and made sure we had all we needed. Place itself is clean. read more

Bobbie's cafe was great, I visited after I had heard about a new breakfast/ brunch place in the area. The menu has so much variety and great options for anytime of day. The service is great the workers clearly care about the restaurant and what they serve. I wasn't expecting there to be so much seating in the restaurant but there was! The food of course was delicious, super filling and generously portioned for what you pay. I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Food was great, service was amazing with Leilani and it seems we ordered and the our food came right out. A great experience all the way around and it was our first time there. read more

Great food, great service, great location! Come hungry! Plenty of parking. Family friendly.

Food is great. We have eaten here several times. Service can be slow but is overall a good experience. At our last visit the 'manager' sent the poor waitress out to school me that 'outside beverages are not allowed.' Apparently my travel mug sitting on the windowsill was a red flag. We had already ordered drinks with our meals so I will have to say that was a major turn off. Perhaps management could provide more support to staff to speed up service and quality instead of telling them to insult customers. Room for improvement and start at the top. read more

I hope their food is good , i called to check whats the wait time and was given this rude" we dont give wait times over the phone , bye!!!!!" Called again, and she seems rushing to get me off the phone , is this the customer service i will get when i dine? Second thoughts of going.... read more

Adriana was a great waitress atmosphere was warm and welcoming food was great breakfast and lunch

Everything was delicious service was fantastic wait staff was very attentive and delicious coffee Thank you for the great food and service read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Buttered biscuit and pancakes eggs hash browns and bacon yum - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We immediately put ourselves on the wait-list knowing there's a wait in the morning especially on the weekends. Then I could run a few quick errands while keeping a constant eye on the waiting list. This location is where the old pancake Haus used to be. It has plenty of parking. Once I checked in, our table was ready in about 5 minutes. We were quickly greeted by our server who took our drink orders. I ordered a coffee and was nice and hot and comforting. I believe they need to use a better filtered water but was good enough for a second cup when our food was presented after we ordered. The menu has your standard fare items. Where the potatoes weren't especially great, but the hash browns were seasoned perfectly. I ordered a short stack pancakes and my wife ordered the small, chicken fried steak and eggs with their huge biscuit! The biscuit was flaky and dense, much like the pancake. Buttermilk thickness was present. I also had their sausage patties and overeasy eggs. All was standard fresh tasting food, but to me the winner was the chicken fried steak. It was so good and tasty with the sawmill gravy. It was initially hot out of the kitchen but remained warm throughout the meal. The pies looked very tasty but we needed to leave, maybe next time! read more

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The friendly staff, atmosphere and food, will keep me coming back! Hands down the best burger I've EVER had!! read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My daughter & I ate lunch at Bobbie's, Sep 4th and the food was great. My daughter ordered meatloaf & gravy, green beans and mac & cheese. The macaroni and white cheese vs. real Mac & cheddar cheese tasted horrible, so she sent it back in exchange for mashed potatoes. I ordered hamburger steak with brown gravy, grilled onions, fried okra & mashed potatoes. The hamburger steak tasted like a hamburger pattie, no seasoning, the mashed potatoes were chunky with skins and the gravy was thick & chunky. I did not like the taste of the hamburger steak, so I sent it back in return for meatloaf after tasting my daughter's meatloaf. The new plate arrived with meatloaf, seasoned with bell peppers, finely mashed potatoes & nice smooth brown gravy. The meatloaf food items were made fresh vs. the meat patty plate. I ordered a slice of Texas toast and that toast was too die for, grilled in butter and crispy! My daughter ordered cherry cheese cake and I ordered lemon meringue pie. The lemon meringue pie was a very small slice and tasted old. I would not order the lemon meringue pie again. My daughter said the cherry cheese cake was fresh and tasty. RECOMMENDATION: Overall, after exchanging my food plate, I would eat at Bobbie's again. read more

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This restaurant has the best chicken fried steak I've had in many many years. Bobbie's Cafe is a stalwart representation of what a classic diner should be. A visit here is well worth your time. This place is popular so be prepared for a wait or check-in through their website. Bobbie's Cafe has been here since 1972 in the same location. The building consequently looks the part of a well-worn and frankly outdated place to have a restaurant. This observation does not matter and while the environs aren't the poshest in town the food at this restaurant is what shines. I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs and when the plates came to the table I was amazed at the size of the steak. in response, the server said "You actually got a small one. Sometimes the steak takes up the entire plate and we have to put the eggs and potatoes on another one" You can find a large chicken fried steak almost anywhere that serves the dish but what you don't find is a quality of cooking where the breading sticks to the meat when you cut it and doesn't fall apart. Also, you want a chicken fried steak that is crispy on all sides and doesn't get soggy...even when slathered with gravy. In today's fast food culture it is rare to get a chicken fried steak that is actually cooked properly. This place does it right, I've become aware that this location will be closing and will be in a new building soon. I hope that they are able to transfer the mojo that has developed here into the new space. I can't wait to visit again and try some of the other terrific looking options on their menu . Highest Recommendation. read more

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Great food! Great portions! Friendly staff. Just what we were looking for. The only thing we would change is it took us a little longer than most restaurants to ask us if we want coffee or something to drink. read more

Had waffle and chicken and also omelette with veggies and meat that was very well prepared. read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Yvette and Jesse (customer) our server. - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Had heard a lot of this restaurant and want to check it out. So myself and girlfriend went. It was packed had a 20 minute wait, was we got seated it was a good experience. Food was great the staff what can I see won't. Will go back. read more

First time! I had heard a lot of hype, and caught quite a few good reviews from online, so I thought I'd give it a try while I was in town visiting family. Unfortunately, it wasn't all I was hoping for. For the food, the best part was the appetizer trio. The food on the trio was on the salty side, the chicken fried steak batter was extremely salty, the enchiladas were bland, and even the ranch, which they make homemade was extremely salty. We brought the issue up with a lovely lady who helps run the kitchen, and she actually said that it was a complaint that they've had a couple of times before as well. She said she would do her best to have it brought up with the management, so next time I'm in town, I may give it another shot. The reason I have it as high as a 3 star review, is because the service was impeccable. 5 stars all around for the service. Every staff member was incredibly kind. The service all around left me smiling and leaving incredibly happy, even though the food experience was easily a 1 star. It seems as if they were still working out their exact recipes to make them consistent, and I genuinely hope they stick around. Their staff alone have the ability to make this little restaurant a real treat. Once the food is straightened out, I think they have everything it takes to become a staple in the community. Next time, I'll be taking my mother by for breakfast, and will be looking forward to seeing all of the staff once again; with high hopes for leaving a little less swollen from the salt. Haha read more

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Homemade southern food. Delicious! Service is always great as well. Make sure you join the wait list on yelp.

The food lives up to the hype. I love that that cook in tallow instead of using seed oils. My chicken fried steak was huge! Good atmosphere and music in the background. The service is friendly but not organized, the servers didn't remember orders and didn't know who to deliver food to. This is why I'm giving them a 4. read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Cheat meal!! - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Stopped into this local area favorite for the first time and was quite glad I did. THIS restaurant is very non-assuming from the outside. In fact, I've passed by a dozen times in the past and never even noticed the place. Maybe that's how they like it. We arrived around 1pm and only had to wait about 15 minutes for a table in the relatively small dining room. Nothing fancy about it. Funny thing is, I arrived thinking I would be ordering their famous Chicken Fried Steak, until I noticed the Pork Chops on the menu were 8oz chops... and they offered two! Seriously, two of the best chops I've had on a breakfast plate in a long time. The 3/4" chops were juicy, smoky, and even a little crispy on the edges... they were perfect! I ordered the plate with over-easy eggs, hash browns, and a biscuit. Honestly, the only miscue I will admit was that one of the eggs was cooked over-medium instead of over-easy and the hash browns were not as crispy brown as I typically prefer, although still very good. Even the huge homemade biscuit was very tasty. Overall A- for the food. The service was very good and attentive. Our server was friendly, and made several stops to see if we needed refills or anything else. Service was a solid A. As mentioned, this place is an old hometown favorite, as noticed in their decor. The chairs and tables are actual wood, and the walls and floors look like they've seen a million visitors. The appearance gets a C. The value of the meal was good, considering my two-pork chop plate came in around $15. The food and service far outweigh the location or the appearance of the place and receives a solid A. Maybe I'll actually try the famous Chicken Fried Steak next time I drop in. lol read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - Front of Menu - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Such a cozy ambiance. Get in the waitlist bc people don't play about this place and now I see why. I love the homey decor. Ms. Dee took good care of us. She was quick and efficient even with a busy section. On to the food...that chicken fried steak...sheesh. Please don't get the large bc it is huge! But the flavor is perfection. Waffles were super sweet but good. Don't get them if you don't like sweet. The chicken was tender and seasoned. The pancake was fluffy. Everything was perfect. I'm coming back for the chicken fried steak again! read more

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Our first time here, the food was really good, it came out warm and wished it was a little hotter. The hostess and waitress were top notch, it's obvious they focus on service and providing a service experience rarely experienced in a cafe. The portions were good and you will not leave hungry. We were salivating over desserts in the display, when we first got there but couldn't even think about dessert after the meal. We will be back! read more

Bobbie's Southern Kitchen - American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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