This cafe was adorable. The food was not only flavorful, but beautifully presented as well. I…read moreordered the Tostada Sunrise with a side of cheesy grits to start, then treated myself to a snickerdoodle cookie and a hot white chocolate chai with oat milk to round everything out. The cookie was baked to soft perfection. I went with a friend who thankfully knew to join the waitlist about an hour before we planned to arrive, which made the wait very manageable. Had we not known that important little tip, we probably would've been waiting close to an hour. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, and I'd definitely go back again.

Let me preface this review by stating that I have been to this establishment multiple times & had…read moreglowing, amazing service each time. However, my last experience with this establishment left a horrible taste in my mouth. Therefore, I am giving them an extra star for the previous experiences. On May 17th, 2026, my best friend and I had been looking forward to coming to Water Oak all day and had our taste buds set for the occasion. We were famished and had quite a day up until arriving. Upon entering the restaurant, we were very briefly greeted by the a Hispanic man who I assume is the manager and told that they were "no longer seating for the day". I glanced around and saw that every table inside WAS seated, however there were many tables outside that were empty. I asked about the patio stating that us where we preferred to sit anyway, and was met with that they were also not seating the patio at all for the rest of the day. However, there was a group of 3 women seated outside on the patio at that exact time. I didn't say anything, simply turned and left. After having "one of those days" hashing out something so minute with a person who clearly didn't want us in their place of business was not something I was about to do. Keep in mind, we came on a Sunday afternoon. Prime brunch time. We arrived at the restaurant around 2:30PM, and their website says they don't close until 4PM. I am a biracial black woman and my friend is white. I noticed a significant amount of White and Latino patrons, but a shocking lack of Black people. With Houston having one of the most diverse populations in the US, it is almost impossible not to see at least one individual of each ethnicity in a place at any given time. I am definitely not one that likes to pull the race card, because oftentimes that is not the issue. However, as someone who is familiar with the service industry I understand Sundays can be extremely overwhelming. And I am cognizant that not everything is that serious. But, I am also aware that a lot of people in the industry discriminate against people of color, with stigmas that we don't leave enough gratuity or we "don't fit the vibe of their establishment". And those 3 women seated on the patio? All White. After reading recent reviews, it seems that management is discriminating against people of color, more specifically Black folks. This is an extremely disheartening and sickening realization to make, seeing as I have given well over $1,000 worth of my money here but also enjoyed many meals without issue. To management: It breaks my heart to have to write this review and to be honest, I wouldn't have written it if I hadn't seen others posting about similar experiences in addition to also feeling discriminated against. I highly suggest that if you are "not seating" after a specific time, you announce this via social media or alert potential patrons with a sign or something of the sort. & obviously, there is such an issue with treatment towards POC that it is a noteworthy problem via your Google & Yelp reviews. You will have a much bigger fish to fry on your hands if you continue to let this issue go on unrectified. I would be willing to return if I felt things were to be changed for the better in the future! Hopefully this review sparks a much needed conversation and brings attention to an area which needs work.

A wonderful Sunday brunch! Paloma was absolutely fantastic - she was super sweet, attentive to…read moredetail and was very precise. We enjoyed her personality and the food was fantastic!

The service from Paloma T was nothing short of exceptional. Very accommodating, always willing to…read morehelp, and very patient. Great vibes right up front by the desk and the Rachel was fresh and very delicious. My favorite snooze yet.

The food and service is always fantastic and never been disappointed in all the years we have goneread more

Great place, hot , yummy food dozed portions served with a smile…read more Went there as we were in the area. Huge crowds , but prompt service , clean tables and very reasonably priced . If again in the area we will visit again. I had the hash it was 3/5 ok as the potatoes were boiled and loads of cheese and some seasoning but my daughter's breakfast quesadillas were the bomb . So good wit loads of mushrooms and veggies . The server was attentive and we were served with a smile .

Great, great, great experience. The bartender was super cool and knowledgeable about all of the…read morewhiskeys. As a whiskey guy, it was great to go to a place that had an extensive collection, and to have a bartender who knew his stuff. The bonus was the whiskey cake; it was the best.

Food - 4.5/5 Service - 4/5…read moreAmbiance - 3.5/5 I had only heard mixed reviews regarding this place going in, so I figured my experience was going to be the same, but it was an overall very positive one. The ambiance was nice as we walked in, and after being quickly seated next to a window, the atmosphere was nice. They did end up covering the window before we started eating, and the little bulb way above us and candle did not really provide light enough for us to eat (I get it is mood lighting, but I like seeing what I eat). The food was really solid, though. A few times I've been in the past it was all too salty, but this time around it was much better. I got the Farm Bird, and it was very juicy and had a very nice crunch. The Fish and Chips were nice and flaky, while the Pork Chop was extremely juicy and rich. The shrimp in the rigatoni was definitely oversalted, as well as the broccolini greens in the pork chop dish. The appetizers we got (Brussels Sprouts and Spinach Artichoke Dip) were both okay, though I prefer garlic bread to the chip for the dip and the sprouts were a little one note. The whiskey cake itself was very good, though I recommend only one plate for a group of 6 or less because of how rich it is, especially if you get the ice cream addition. Overall a very surprising experience, and while it carries a heavy price tag, it is absolutely a good choice if you're looking for a nicer meal out here.

Excellent service and friendly faces at this local gem. A place filled with what are obvious…read moreregular customers that enjoy the food. Has been several years since we visited but the food and quality is as we remember. Give this place a try

I like how they serve the cream with the coffee. The Bon Appetit plate is where it's at.read more

This place is smaller but don't let that fool you. The amount of fresh seafood that they get is…read moreamazing. Great customer service at a reasonable price.

High quality fresh seafood on ice Often have crawfish sacks…read morein season (order them and pick them up)

Came here with my old friend I haven't seen in a while to catch up, small quaint place. I got an…read moreiced caramel macchiato- not bad but not my favorite. My friends flat white was delicious though! I got the veggie croissant added turkey bacon and side of hash browns 10/10! I'm still thinking about it. My friend and I each got one of the blueberry lemon mini donut and they were delicious and cooked to perfection! The texture was crispy but melt in your mouth soft! Amazing!

VERY CUTE and small cafe. My friend and I had decided to come here after the gym and a coffee and…read moresmall breakfast. It has definitely become one of our favorites. They have small breakfast items such as yogurt or oatmeal bowls, you can also create your own egg bowl, or you can have one of their breakfast sandwiches. You order at their counter, and the lady was very nice and so helpful, since she had asked if it was our first time there. I ended up ordering their Farm Stand which is a bagel sandwich that has an egg patty, American cheese, and bacon. I had that with their Cuban Latte with soy milk and vanilla. My friend ordered their Avocado Toast, crushed avocado, Pico, cream cheese, and topped with a crumbled/crushed hard boiled egg on your choice of toast, she had that with a Cuban Latte as well with caramel. Everything tasted good! The only complaint I had was that the Latte wasn't sweet enough for me so we had to add sweetener, but the gentleman who made our order said we could ask them to make it sweeter next time when we put in our order that way it blends better with the coffee. They also offer baked goods such as mini donuts, macarons, cheesecake bites, mini cinnamon rolls, and more! You're also able to get lunch or early dinner here as well, I haven't seen that menu yet but their Liquids menu seems pretty large. I can't wait to come back and try their other items on the menu!

Gray place to stay. Lake view rooms are the way to stay. Staff were nice, professional and…read moreattentive! Breakfast was outstanding. From the variety of fruits, to omelette eggs to drinks, none were disappointing. Room was restocked with clean towels everyday and the pillows were nice and soft.

I changed rooms 3 times. Each room had a HORRIFIC oily moldy odor that got into my lungs and…read morecaused a very restless night. The bath tub was heavily stained and the carpet was torn with a greasy sheen as if it had not been cleaned in years. 2 of my rooms dis not have a phone to call the front desk and the one that had a phone, it didn't work.

Food selection is great. Includes a few lunch items…read more Recommend Clay as waiter Great collection of wall designs. Nothing to absorb noise so is very noisy.

Our experience was fine here, nothing exciting and is just something casual to come to. I would…read morerecommend sticking to basic/simple dishes as anything that seems unique on the menu, is average. The Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes seemed promising, and familiar as First Watch has something similar. It honestly just came out to be a slightly elevated blueberry pancake that was a little bit bitter, assuming from maybe lemon zest inside? Not as promising for the price. The chilaquiles were pretty good, simple on the toppings. The avocado amount and the run of the yolk were appreciated and I liked the red salsa flavor. The service was mediocre. The server seemed a little flustered, although the restaurant was not so busy. Apart from these 2 dishes, 1 hot tea and 1 hot chocolate (not pictured) was ordered, and we had to repeat at least 3x per item as he took our order on the ipad.. apart from that, the hot chocolate was served after we were already mid entree. I wouldn't necessarily not come back, but there's other places I would probably visit first unless i'm on that side of town.

Took myself on a solo date to The Toasted Yolk Cafe and had a good time. I went out on a limb and…read moretried the Alaskan Arnold which was enjoyable to my surprise. (Poached eggs are just not my thing). But, it was flavorful and better than I expected. The salmon was crispy in some places and flavorful all around. The sauteéd spinach was tasty but the english muffin was a little too soft. I also got a side of cheese grits because clearly I'm in my grits era and I'm not mad about it. I asked for a quiet booth to be away from everyone and got exactly what I wanted. My waitress gave me space without disappearing. She checked in with me just enough. Good experience overall. Good for a solo breakfast or brunch with friends. And, remember to checkout their fun cocktail menu, it's worth exploring.

TY always delivers on what's ordered. If an error is made... no need in being a jerk or anything…read more Just let them know and they'll do what they can to accommodate. I enjoy it when it's more quiet, but business is obviously good at the moment. I always order the same thing... Eggs Benedict Arnold, with hash browns, and a coffee.