We have dined here twice now, most recently for the Prix Fixe menu on Valentine's Day. There is…read moregreat attention paid to all aspects of the food, from the sauces to the vegetables included with your dishes. The menu is unique with a good variety to please every palate. The steaks are great. I had champagne chicken on Valentine's night which was very tasty. My husband raved about his filet. The chocolate mousse was plentiful and perfect. I am excited to have this great restaurant nearby.

Went on a Friday night with family and overall it was okay. Our waitress was very nice however she…read morewas very overwhelmed and you could tell. The whole staff really. There was table near us that left about 30 minutes and it wasn't cleared before we left. Drinks and food took awhile to come out which was disappointing as when we called to make the reservation they could only get us in at 7:45pm so we were starving. Crostini was delicious, Chicken Alfredo was mid, and my cocktail "Lazy Barback" was really good but for $12 I was a bit disappointed on size. Overall, I wouldn't recommend for a bigger group but smaller might be better.

Came to Eustace for an all-day volleyball tournament. Decided to eat at The Roost Cafe for lunch…read morebecause it was close. Our server, Natalie, had good banter and good recommendations. We ordered a plate of fried jalapeños, the Rooster Booster burger (Natalie's way), and a veggie plate. Delicious home cooking. We are already talking about coming back for dinner!

I've lived and worked around Eustace, Texas for years, and I know most folks in this community…read more That's why it bothers me to speak up, but what I've seen over at The Roost just doesn't sit right. From what I've experienced, it seems like the place hires people who are already having a hard time finding work elsewhere. There's one waitress who, as I understand it, lost a previous job at a vet clinic after some issues with missing medication. These days, she'll sometimes show up with her own mix of what she calls a Bloody Mary--heavy on the vodka--and while she might offer it around, she mostly drinks it herself during her shift. She's married to a local police officer, and I've even seen him there in uniform helping bus tables. Another waitress is a local girl--friendly enough--but not very sharp, and she ends just about everything with a nervous little laugh that wears on you after a while. In the kitchen, things are worse. One of the cooks reportedly brings in liquor in the mornings, keeps it in the cooler by the register, and drinks from it throughout the day while working. I've also noticed basic cleanliness and food safety don't seem to be taken seriously. Hair shows up in food more often than it should, and when it's pointed out, it's sometimes just picked out by hand and tossed aside, no handwashing after. I've never personally seen staff washing their hands the way they should, and gloves and hairnets don't seem to be used. Food handling practices raise a lot of concerns--things like cheese and ingredients sitting out for hours, reused bowls without washing, and no clear labeling or dating on food. The equipment doesn't seem to be working right either. Freezers and refrigerators aren't holding proper temperatures, and instead of fixing them, it looks like staff are working around it with ice or just using the equipment anyway. I've heard of meat and seafood being served even when it didn't seem fresh. There are also bigger issues. The building doesn't appear to meet basic accessibility standards for folks with disabilities--parking, entrances, and restrooms included. Plumbing problems have reportedly backed up into the café area, and instead of shutting down to clean properly, the same mop used in the dining area was used to deal with it. Altogether, it paints a picture of a place that may not be taking health, safety, or basic standards seriously. I care about this town and the people in it, and I believe folks deserve to know what they might be walking into.

Returned to The Whistlestop for the first time in a long time. This was my first visit since…read morefinding out I am allergic to gluten. The staff was incredibly helpful with finding things that I could have on the menu. Our server was very willing to ask the chef any questions I had about ingredients and sauces. You can get any of the pasta dishes they can make them with gluten free pasta upon request along with getting any handhelds on a gluten free bun. I landed on the Poke Bowl, I subtracted the aioli and ponzu because they were not gluten free. I removed the picked ginger out of my personal preference. To replace the sauces I removed I asked for a cup of their apple vinaigrette and it paired incredibly well with everything in the bowl.

Food, service and ambiance was great during weekend lunch hour. Cant believe I am just now…read morelearning about this place!

So I was using the kitchen next door for an event and needed some coffee. Saw the sign and wandered…read morein. Omg.. the staff is amazing, super friendly. Such a cute dining area, decorated so quaintly! They have amazing espresso drinks and breakfast, I think I was there 3 times yesterday lol. Cannot say enough about this place.

An incredible find!!!! A must if you haven't been…read more... The blueberry scones were the best I've ever had!

The food and service were top notch, the jazzy music was fun, and all in a comfortable quirky…read moreenvironment! I really enjoyed it!

We took off on a Sunday drive to Athens taking every FM road we could. The drive is a hilly…read morebeautiful relaxing experience. We went as far as Lake Athens to the Athens Boathouse Bar and Grill (which we knew was closed), to check out the location. We tooled around Athens just enjoying the Sunday. Having been to the Fisheries and the Botanical Garden before, we were looking for a different place to stop. A quiet offbeat place with food and sweet treats was what I had in mind. Callaways Coffee and Bistro popped up as a little house with adorable photos and lovely reviews and off we went. It was perfect. They have REAL FOOD here. I tried to reproduce the menu, but seriously they have pages of breakfast, salads and sandwiches. And COFFEE, of course. I had this amazing 100% Angus patty Cheeseburger - an enormous perfectly cooked patty. ($9.95) My husband ordered the Ragun Cajun, a spicy Chicken breast on ciabatta that he loved. ($9.95) They still had pie, blondies, cookies and assorted yummy sweet treats under glass. I had the Buttermilk pie with a Tender crust and totally delicious filling! ($2.75) Our server was a terrific young man; personable, helpful and a good cook! We had a good time. The bathroom is Unisex and clean. There is plenty of seating. We sat at a regular dining table, but there are plenty of tables for two or three in addition to chairs and sofas. Most parking is street side. I'm looking forward to coming back!

The food was great and the atmosphere was very relaxing, I really enjoyed the experience. I will be…read morereturning to try other dishes!

Are first time there Food over price…read more We get eggs Benedict and the eggs was uncooked we decided that was are first and last two people and are bill was more that what we paid and any other place

All I can say is WOW! This may be the best restaurant in Ennis. My husband ordered the steak…read moresandwich, and the moment he took the first bite, his eyes lit up. I had the carbonara, and honestly, it was almost too pretty to eat. The service was a little slow, but it actually gave us time to soak in the atmosphere and admire how beautiful the restaurant is inside. The vibe? Absolutely check. The cocktails were not our favorite, but that definitely won't stop us from coming back to try other drinks on the menu. What makes this place even more special is that it's a true mom-and-pop restaurant sourcing food locally. You really can't beat that. Supporting local while getting an amazing meal is always a win.

Another visit and they didnt disappoint. We had a…read morereservation for 10 people and they table was ready when we got there. Mallory did great taking care of us!

Started off rough because we didn't know the brunch scheduled. Had some brunch starters and wait d…read morefor lunch menu and we're not disappointed. One of the better places around the lake. Everything was delicious and a great choice of different item. Highly recommend trying them out.

Ambiance: fabulous. Loved the live music. Scott and Lacey were amazing and hospitable. A little…read moreloud but not too concerning. Service: slowwwwwww. Our app came quickly but the drinks and food came so slowly. Also between us asking for waters while we look at the cocktail menu was a lot of elapsed time. Food: the steak frites were very salty (and I love salt) but definitely the best meal ordered. The "Mac attack" tasted cheeseless -- literally tasted like water. The chicken Alfredo was "mid" but also a super tiny portion. Both pastas looked like kids meals. I guess they were priced appropriately at least. Not pictured was the Donny burger -- described as "eh it was fine". All left more to be desired. We really wanted to try the cinnamon cake but decided against since service was sooooo slow. The peach tea was bad. The oasis marg was okay. When we asked for wine, we were told "I don't know what we have let me show you" and were shown the screen that listed: white, red, rose, and sparkling. The wine should be listed on the menu with the beer and the cocktails. I'd maybe come again to sit at the bar and have a drink or two if there's live music, but otherwise, this is skippable for a full meal service.

Love the food was so much! Came there for breakfast recently and ordered the Grown up Grilled…read moreCheese Sandwich and a coffee. It was so delicious and fresh flavors. It was so cheesy! It was perfect with my coffee. They have nice selection of fresh sandwiches and quality was fantastic. The place was so good with nice atmosphere. Great setting and the service was quick.

Love the food was so much! Came there for breakfast recently and ordered the Grown up Grilled…read moreCheese Sandwich and a coffee. It was so delicious and fresh flavors. It was so cheesy! It was perfect with my coffee. They have nice selection of fresh sandwiches and quality was fantastic. The place was so good with nice atmosphere. Great setting and the service was quick.

Food and drinks are great, wonderful staff, always treat us well…read more I hate adding letters

Summary: My Favorite Restaurant!! My family and I started…read moreeating at this restaurant 15 years ago when we first moved to this area. At that time it was owned by the previous owner. It was always packed, sometimes with a 30-45 minute waiting line. Sometimes with 30 minute waiting to get our order served to us because the kitchen was so busy. So we tried to only eat there at weird hours or less busier days. After the ownership changed, there was a lot of "bad press" on social media that the food, service, and prices were terrible under the new ownership. I'm posting this review to state that I have found through personal experience that these negative "reports" were outrageously wrong and most likely put out there to damage the restaurant's reputation and clientele attendance. So, to set the record straight..... Don't believe everything you are told on social media..... especially in small owns. The food is GREAT, the service is top notch, and the menu has more options than the old menu. For example the fried avocado dish is SUPERB, and is a new addition to the menu. No waiting to be seated.... Typical wait time for freshly prepared entrees is 5-10 minutes and the chips and salsa are addicting! I grew up in Corpus Christi, and was raised on Mexican cuisine. So I am picky and finicky about quality and entrees. Ellios is my "GO TO" place to get extremely good food and service without having to drive to Athens, Tyler, or Dallas areas.