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    Cafe Blackbird

    4.5 (99 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Brad U.

    The cafe is clean, tidy, warm and inviting. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was great The cookies are warm and off the chain. Go!

    What's left of the breakfast tacos! Salsa was great
    Amanda O.

    We were camping at the state park and liked the cafe so much we came twice for breakfast tacos and cake! They also had great decaf coffee which is hard to find. Friendly service and WONDERFUL atmosphere and decor. We loved the biscoff cake!

    Vanilla iced latte

    Awesome cafe in old downtown Denison. The decorations were beautiful and peaceful. Stopped in for breakfast after hiking around Waterloo lake and taking the cave trail. I had the avocado toast. The avocado was perfect. It was great but If I ordered it again I would try to get it with an egg to add protein. My son had a turkey sandwich that he wolfed down. As we we re leaving they were taking the chocolate chip walnut cookies off of the baking pan. I couldn't resist the ooey gooey cookie. They were pricey at $12 for 2 cookies but they are giant sized. Not sure I would have purchased if I knew the price first. Had an iced latte and it was super tasty. Service was great, friendly and unobtrusive.

    chicken salad sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup, salad with no veggies add chicken salad
    Haleigh B.

    food is absolutely so good and it is a vibe for all ages. customer service is good. great atmosphere for a quiet sit down, or even kids :))

    Jessica G.

    On the outside, this is the perfect addition to Denison's ever-growing Main Street. And on the inside, this beautiful, quaint cafe has a lot of potential. It reminds me of a spot on McKinney's eclectic town square. However, I just don't think Denison is ready for the inflated prices on Cafe Blackbird's menu. And maybe I'm wrong... as the line was almost out the door when we arrived. My half sandwich/cup of soup and small half slice of orange was not worth the $9.50. The bread was a nice artisan bread (which I'd return to buy a loaf of for morning toast), but the chicken salad and tomato basil soup were just okay. I didn't get to eat the orange as my plate was whisked away while I was pretty much finishing up. I felt rushed and not very welcome the entire time. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, though; this could be because they've been busy with their grand opening and staff training. Also, the cookie I ordered was forgotten when my food was delivered to the table, and when I went to inquire about it, I was told they were baking more and that it would be about 12 minutes until they were ready. At $3.75 a piece, you know I was waiting for this cookie. Fast forward about 30 minutes and (feeling like a complete B) I had to ask again. Not sure when/if I'll return. Employees (and most patrons) weren't wearing masks and six-feet distances were not being enforced. The visit as a whole just didn't feel comfortable. I wish them well, though. Denison needs growth, especially on Main, and businesses such as this will definitely help.

    Breakfast sandwich and iced coffee

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    4 years ago

    Great place for soup and sandwich. Loved their Tomato Basil soup. Atmosphere was great. Love the way they have decorated

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    4 years ago

    Lunch and desserts are great but breakfast is notttt good. Cute place but not a breakfast place!

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    5 years ago

    Cafe Blackbird has great food, and it's such a cute restaurant. It also has patio seating and bakery items.

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    4 years ago

    Great sandwiches! And the sweets looked amazing, unfortunately we didn't have time. Will definitely go back!

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    Amazing sandwiches and soups. Make sure to save room for dessert -- cakes, pies, cookies!

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    Great Food, needs to have a location in sherman! The deserts are wonderful, the pimento cheese in the Cranturkey sandwiches are awesome!

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    3 years ago

    The people here are amazing. Made from scratch deserts, everything is so yummy I can't stand it! The place is beautiful and so convenient!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing fresh food in a beautiful place! Bread is baked fresh daily and the desserts are delicious!

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    5 years ago

    This place is so adorable! Food is amazing... especially the deserts!!! I love seeing locals as well as new visitors to our town.

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    5 years ago

    We stopped in for lunch after hiking at Eisenhower Park. The food is fabulous. Homemade bread made the best sandwiches. Highly recommend.

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    4 years ago

    It's always incredibly good. Love meeting friends there for delicious food and delightful conversation!

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    7 years ago

    This IS the place to stop for lunch. So cute. Great food, and 3 generations behind the counter. Thank you BB Cafe for a great lunch stop!

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    Do they have gluten free bread or anything else gluten free?

    They try to keep gluten free bread on hand, and the tomato basil soup is gluten free. Only dessert that's normally available that's GF is creme brûlée. You can call and request GF cookies

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    While on a weekend getaway at a nearby lake resort, we decided to drive into Denison for a nice…read moredinner. We were dressed casually, as people often are on vacation, but the staff made us feel completely welcome from the moment we arrived. We seated at a lovely window table overlooking downtown Denison. We started with a shrimp cocktail, big plump, juicy shrimp served with cocktail sauce and a generous swirl of fresh horseradish. It was a wonderful way to start the meal. My dining companion ordered the pot roast with heirloom carrots. Pot roast isn't usually my favorite dish, but let me tell you, this was no ordinary pot roast. The beef was fork-tender, covered in a rich decadent gravy that I won't forget. I had a hard time choosing an entrée because everything sounded so good, but I settled on the ribeye with twice baked potato, and we shared a side of mushrooms. My steak was absolutely incredible, perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor and so generously portioned that I took half home and happily enjoyed it for lunch the next day. What really made the evening special was the hospitality. The staff chatted with us about the history of the building, their favorite items, the town itself. They genuinely made us feel like welcome guests. After dinner, we wandered to the back lounge area, where there's a beautiful full-size bar, plenty of comfortable seating, and live music. We relaxed with after-dinner drinks before heading back to the resort. From the outstanding food to the great service and inviting atmosphere, every part of the evening was exceptional. I highly recommend 34 Chop House and will gladly return the next time where I'm in the area.

    We came in for an early dinner and started with the crab cake, and wow. It may honestly be the best…read moreI have ever had. Perfectly crisp on the outside, packed with real crab, not filler, and the texture was spot on. And the sauce? Incredible. It tied everything together in a way that made each bite better than the last. We also ordered the wagyu meatballs, and they did not disappoint. Rich, flavorful, and cooked just right, definitely not your average appetizer. And do not skip the house made bread. It is an absolute must. Soft and fluffy on the inside with the perfect crunch on the crust. Served with both cinnamon butter and regular butter, and honestly, both were so good it was hard to pick a favorite. For entrées, I had the pot roast, yum. It was served over garlic mashed potatoes with roasted carrots and was pure comfort food done right. My husband and daughter both ordered the ribeye, and they were flavorful and cooked to perfection. My son in law had the double bone pork chop, and every single one of us loved every bite of our meals. One thing to note, there is quite a bit of construction in the area right now. We had to circle the block once, and the designated parking behind the building was full, but we were able to grab a spot out front without too much trouble. And then came dessert. We shared several for the table, and every single one was a hit. The pecan praline cheesecake, do yourself a favor and add the caramel praline sauce, colossal carrot cake, crème brûlée, and bread pudding with a crème anglaise on top were absolutely delicious across the board. Easy 5 stars. We will absolutely be back.

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