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    Dot Coffee Shop

    3.9 (843 reviews)
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    Lemon Key Lime Pie
    Diem T.

    Went for the first time with my bf who been going there for a long time. He loves the place. Waited about 30 min for a seat, definitely busy. Server was nice and gave us extra pie since we were sharing. Food was nice and seems freshly made. Got the Chicken fried Chicken and the Chicken fried Steak (both 16.95$) The bread/biscuit we ordered didn't come until after we finished our food and the server noticed the bread never came. The key lime pie was yummy, the crust was extremely sweet.

    Mudslide Cake to go, and was given half a serving
    Mary S.

    Dots has always been a nostalgic place for me to visit and dine in with my family until I noticed smaller portions every time. What happened to the huge portions? Well, today can confirm I ordered a slice of my favorite mudslide cake to go and came home to find 1/2 of a slice given to me. This is a big disappointment coming from a local spot we visit when I am in home. Dot's, please do better.

    Angelina S.

    Loved having brunch at this diner. We moved here from New Jersey and it gave such a Jersey diner vibe. We had a short 15 minute wait before being seated and immediately greeted by our server. Amanda was very sweet and patient since it was our first time. The mimosa was tasty, made with fresh squeezed orange juice. The food was amazing and came out quickly. We realized early on that we will return for lunch. The mozzarella sticks are massive and this girl wants to try them.

    Pancakes
    Leshonda K.

    The air in the restaurant blows so hard your food gets cold quickly. They ran out of cornbread dressing and the waitress was not informed. The pancakes were dry, the fries were cooked hard and brown. This is NOT the Pappas brand !!

    Pancakes
    Tim F.

    Omg. This location is such a quick and nice spot for breakfast! I'm talking hearty and tasty! I was super shocked and amazed on the quality of their food, especially giving that they are part of a chain. Let me tell you about their PANCAKES!!! O. M. G. They are soooooo crispy on the edges. Not too fluffy and not too thin. They were PERFECT! I'm coming back as soon as I can just for them! Everything was good...but the star was def the pancakes! The service obviously was good as well! I had zero issues. I loved how quick we were seated and evrything. It made the whole experience enjoyable and on top of that, the ambiance was spectacular!

    Fried Catfish Breakfast
    Mynika C.

    It was my first time at Dot Coffee Shop and I learned that it was owned by Pappas! Cool. We went around 11am for breakfast and it did not disappoint. I ordered the fried catfish breakfast and I was quite impressed - specifically with the eggs, potatoes, and wheat toast. While I didn't dislike the catfish, I didn't love it. I would have preferred the catfish be fried harder. Either I was thirsty or the apple juice was fire! Ms. Holly was an attentive server and ensured we had everything we needed! The ambiance is that of a diner feel. I'd definitely return!

    Chicken fried steak

    First time trying Dot Coffee Shop/American Cafe, and it did not disappoint! Came in for breakfast with my wife and daughter, and everything was incredibly fresh. It completely blows IHOP or Denny's out of the water. If you're looking for an amazing, classic diner spot with quality food, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!

    Zach P.

    Love the service, our waiter angel was literally the best waiter I could've ever had! Literally any issue that I had he was right to the rescue! Coffee was amazing. Food was amazing. The place was really clean. Restroom were clean as well. Definitely recommend this place for brunch, dinner, or literally anytime of the day ! Thanks to the manager Daniela (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) she made sure everything was perfect and everything was!

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    Joanna C.

    I absolutely love this place for breakfast! It is a casual spot for a nice breakfast. The portions are pretty big and the service is quick! There was not a plate that had exactly what I was looking for like a lot of breakfast spot too. It either had too much or less of what I wanted, but overall fresh food, and great great ingredients.

    Inside
    Amy A.

    I decided to check this place out after getting out of a concert at the Toyota Center and looking for a place that was open late to eat at. The drive was only about 15 minutes. They told us the wait would be 10-15 minutes but we ended up waiting over 30 minutes. That's fine, as we sat outside and chatted while waiting. The weather wasn't bad and they have benches outside. We first got the root beer float and it was delicious. It's a small size but sufficient. Filled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and the ice cream was tasty. After that, we ordered the Chicken & Waffles and the Philly Steak & Cheese. They both were very good. We were starving and this was definitely a way better option than eating food at the venue. I added hot sauce, lettuce, mayo, and tomato to my Philly and it was phenomenal. It comes on Texas Toast. I changed the chips to fries instead and they're some of the best fries I've had. So crispy and So good! We also got the chicken & waffles. The strawberries and sauce were very delicious and a great topping. The chicken was tasty and crispy as well as the waffle. This place is owned by Pappa's and I never heard about it before. It's open 24/7 which is really neat. We will definitely be back again as there are not many tasty places to eat that are open late.

    Brisket Eggs Benedict
    Emily M.

    This is a Houston staple. On a busy Saturday morning we were quoted 45 minutes and got day within 5. Service was super on top of it and food arrived very quickly. Every food item was delicious and very flavorful. Such a fun little diner feel and they have a pie counter where you can see what dessert you want. I have been coming my whole life and plan to continue.

    Chicken Fried Chicken
    Lee A. S.

    I went here for lunch with friends. It was busy but the wait was under 10 minutes. The staff were very nice as you walk in. The decor definitely gives a coffee house vibe which I like. Mary was our server and she was amazing. She was very attentive, charismatic, and knew the menu very well. The food was amazing. I highly recommend trying this place out.

    Tender with chips when it was suppose to be fries.
    Matthew P.

    Came back and the experience was worst. The front staff was nice and kind. They definitely kept their composure as other customers were expressing their frustration with the wait time. I'm going go straight to it, I can tell our waiter was in a rush and I will provide facts in the review. My wife ordered a burger with fries (2.50 extra) and I ordered the chicken strip basket (comes with fries). I waited til the end to double check the chicken strips came with fries, he said yes. He was about to walk away so I said oh can we cancel the fries from my wife and she gets the chips I'll give her mine. He goes that makes sense and walks off. We get our food, my wife gets fries and I get chips and we are later charged for the fries. I told the waiter that brought the food out ( diff guy) about the mix up. Apparently the original waiter didn't adjust for what I asked for correctly. Well this waiter was nice and apologize and said if we would like a side of fries. He said we will take care of it. He told our waiter who then came by and we told about the mix up and he goes oh I wasn't aware. No apology or anything. I said I just want to make sure we aren't charge for the fries on the burger he said ok and walked off. Then... My wife's burger came out half pink and half cooked and we had to get this taken care of. Our waiter response was ok so cooked all the way? We said yea that's what we said. It took another 15 minutes for my wife to get food and eat, almost 50-55 min to actually get to eat. Again no apology until he came back 3rd time to say it will be here shortly. As we waited my wife was talking to us and saying it's ridiculous to have to wait this long for me to eat. I heard the waiter who was at POS systems behind us say "shut up, just shut up" I do not know if he was referring to my wife or not. But either way that kind of talk should not be heard in a restaurant. It was not a joking shut up with co workers either. When my wife burger came out, so did Togo boxes that we did not ask for yet. My wife didn't even start eating yet. This is how I know there was a rush for us to get out. It was just a bad experience. DOT has really gone down over the years and continue to do so. Also I guess chicken strip dinner doesn't count as dinner where we get the rolls with it? Cause we were told last time during breakfast the rolls come with lunch and dinner items.... It's not fair to have to pay full price when you don't get quality service and have to wait even longer for your food.

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    every person ive taken here loves it. the best FRIED CHEESE ive ever had in my life. our waiter, holden, was the best !! WILL BE BACK !

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    Our steaks came out how we wanted, hot and flavorful. We also had the key lime pie that tasted amazing.

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    2 years ago

    Food was good but the waiter kept forgetting stuff and definitely tried to keep my friend debit card....

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    1 year ago

    get the reuben. worth going for a late night snack! great speedy service from holden!

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    1 year ago

    Awesome diner food 24/7.... Everything you want some chicken fried steak to awesome old school breakfast

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    The food is good the service is good but i really wish they would bring back the spaghetti it was so good.

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    A good spot for coffee and a sweet treat. It's got a charming atmosphere and decent menu. Food and coffee were fine (C)

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    Great food and service worth the price and the taste can't be beat 9/10 would recommend

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    One of the first restaurants in the Pappas Family empire. Open 24 his, as a great breakfast place should be!

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    Dots is a Houston staple! My family and I have been coming here since I was a kid. Save room for dessert if you can lol

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    Comfy, nostalgic, chill place to be. Great portions for price and good diner food overall.

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    Southern Yankee Crafthouse - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with fires and housemade pickles

    Southern Yankee Crafthouse

    4.6(627 reviews)
    6.6 miMontrose
    $$
    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    4.5 I'd say. The only con was that we were seated outside in Texas summer weather, and they didn't…read morehave fans or umbrellas for the patio tables to the side. Luckily our server was able to move us to the covered outdoor seating after a little while which was a little better. The covered patio has fans. However, bonus for sitting outside is that they're having a promo during HRW where happy hour drink specials are going on all day. The food and drinks were all yummy though. We got the yum yum fries for the table to share. I ordered the duck duck shroom pizza and the aperol spritz. The portions of everyone's food were huge so I'd say a good bang for your buck. We experienced multiple servers with our table switch and they were all nice and helpful.

    Located across the street from St. Thomas in a renovated house. Street parking is available in the…read moresurrounding area, they also offer parking validate in the near by garage. Getting seated was a little chaotic. Indoor seating was pretty limited and not managed well. We end up sitting on the patio (still pretty toasty around sunset time). The giant pretzel we ordered for appetizer was excellent, highlight of the meal. The sourdough pizzas were pretty thin, overall I'd give the pizzas a 3/5. Of the 4 pizzas we tried, my personal ranking: 1. Spicy Goat 2. Duck Duck Shroom 3. Heirloom Margherita 4. Sweet & Spicy Pepperoni. Service was also disorganized and a little slow. I'd come back if I'm craving that pretzel.

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    Jonathan’s The Rub East End - Steak Night every Thursday! #steaknight

    Jonathan’s The Rub East End

    4.3(124 reviews)
    4.7 miSecond Ward
    $$$

    I've dine in at this place before and it was a great experience. I sat at the bar, and the…read morebartender was extremely friendly. She informed me that each cocktail was specially crafted by the "head bartender" and even let me try some samples. I believe at that time, I tried the Loaded Mashed Potato Balls and they were delicious/unique. This time around, I ordered the chicken Alfredo via DoorDash and had it delivered to my job. I can confidently say that my order was freshly made and was still indeed warm when it arrived. The sauce was nice and creamy and paired well with the fettuccine noodles and diced grilled chicken. The portion of the pasta was satisfying and was enough for me to eat about 4 servings from it. The ambiance of the restaurant is very lowkey and chill but nicely decorated and well lit. I would consider this restaurant and specifically this location a hidden gem.

    Food: all the food had great flavor except the jalapeño redfish and there was a foreign object in…read moremy food... -caesar salad: very nice, not too much dressing, fresh lettuce -parmesan pork tenderloin: great flavor and portion, crust was nice, sauce on it was good as well -watermelon salad: nice as well, was not expecting the bed of lettuce underneath but it wasn't bad, good basil flavor to compliment the salad -jalapeño redfish: cooked slightly hard (it's already a meaty fish, so this made some bites on the chewy/tough side); same sauce as the tenderloin -smoke bacon mac and cheese: delish! no notes lol -garlic knots: the chimichurri was spicy, but tasty, did not need the marinara at all (the two flavors don't go together well for me) -snickers pie: tasted like a snickers bar and a reese's cup mixed together; I didn't love it, but my friend did. Service: not great, we had a manager start off as our server but she was awkward in a "not socially aware" way (ex. she kept saying our server had to use the bathroom, even when our server came to the the table and looked so embarrassed; she also told me my non-alcoholic drink order would not taste good without knowing it's what I drink at home), rushed us (every time she said she would give us a moment she'd come RIGHT back to the table within seconds) Our actual server started off rocky as well, perhaps wasn't having a good day and she was visibly annoyed with the manager. She was short and blank with us until she realized we're very nice lol and by the end, her tone and energy had completely shifted for the better. The foreign object: about 2/3 of the way through the meal, I bit into a small piece of blue plastic. Did not know if it was in the fish or the mac and cheese, but I was devastated because I was almost finished eating but couldn't due to paranoia. Our server handled it swiftly and the manager came and let us know it was take off the bill and offered free dessert. Overall, not bad and the food was good enough to where I would go back and give them another try in the future.

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    Mimo - Risotto at the top and ragu penne at the bottom

    Mimo

    4.5(115 reviews)
    3.1 miEastwood

    They are as slow as they warn on the menu, but still good and an enjoyable wait honestly! Waiter…read morewas sweet and was trying but did forget to write down and order one of our pastas. Perhaps overpriced pastas for the very tiny portions. Overall delicious and would return, it's a very authentic Italian experience if that's what you're looking for!

    I celebrated my wedding anniversary and birthday at Mimo, and it was my first time visiting the…read morerestaurant. I've had Mimo on my radar for a couple of years, but somehow I never found the right occasion to finally give it a try. Well, celebrating both my birthday and wedding anniversary seemed like a pretty good reason! I must say, Mimo had to fight hard to earn those five stars. The experience was memorable, not necessarily because it was perfect, but because it wasn't. The imperfections, oddly enough, are what made it memorable. Let's start with the menu. There aren't many dishes, which is generally speaking a good sign these days. There's really no excuse not to use fresh ingredients when you're working with a smaller menu. At the same time, I wouldn't say the offerings were particularly adventurous. That said, the quality was definitely there. We started with the Fritter as an appetizer, and it was super delicious. The combination of fried zucchini, corn, and that touch of honey somehow really worked! Then we ordered a pasta dish each, under the common assumption that a pasta dish in most Italian restaurants (including the ones in Italy) is supposed to be filling. Well... no! These were pretty small. I ordered the spaghetti al limone, while my wife went for the gnocchi. Both were good, although the spaghetti were cooked somewhere on the borderline between al dente and chewy. The corn in the gnocchi also felt a little alien, like it didn't really belong there. Still, we couldn't deny that the flavors were good and the ingredients were fresh. Oddly enough, we were still hungry, so we ordered a second dish each: the Pork Milanese for me and the Pesce del Giorno for my wife. And this is where Mimo saved the day! The Pork Milanese, with mortadella and pecorino cheese on top, was delicious. And the polenta that came with my wife's dish was one of the best I've ever had. Interestingly, these dishes were disproportionately larger, more than making up for the minuscule portions of the pasta dishes. So, I guess it all worked out in the end! Another date saver was the service. It was outstanding. Attentive, friendly, and exactly what you would expect from a restaurant trying to create a special experience. Then came dessert: the Zeppole. It was good, but nothing particularly special. To me, it tasted like churros made with a dough that incorporated ricotta. Not bad at all, just not something I'll be dreaming about later. And that was our experience at Mimo! I think the review probably benefited from the fact that I was there celebrating a special occasion. It was a somewhat strange experience, with some ups and downs, but we genuinely enjoyed it. Would I be back? Possibly... Four stars stretched to five? Yeah... FIVE Stars!

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    Rodeo Goat

    Rodeo Goat

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    5.0 miEaDo, Downtown
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Casual dining

    Yummy food! Queso was okay, not my favorite. I had the Firebird and added whipped blue cheese and…read morered onion. Blue cheese was so yummy. So was the Bandit Ranch. I wish the fresno aioli was a little spicier, but I have a pretty high tolerance for heat. Neat little place, industrial/diner feel. Great happy hour. Melody was our server. She was super sweet and helpful.

    Sept 4, 2026 Came in…read morefrom Galveston and sat at the bar. We had queso and chips. The queso had ground beef, pcs of avocado and pico --soo good I had a on the rocks margarita, didn't like the taste at all I got the "Marvin Zindler" cheeseburger; "EYE WITNESS NEWS!" (what he always used to say before his news cast began-Houston KTRK TV) RIP Marvin This burger had bacon, cheddar fried onion and jalapeño pickle chutney--medium rare. My friend had the "Bodacious" hamburger sliders, came with two. Hers had bbq sauce, a whole grilled jalapeño, smoked jalapeño mayo, bacon, crispy onion and American cheese Their beef is sourced from cattle from 44 farms in Cameron TX and when I say, those burgers were juicy and delish...THEY WERE The beef was so flavorful. We didn't see onion rings on the menu so that's why we got the queso, but as we were eating other patrons got some. I was so disappointed cuz, I wanted some. The bartender said they're not on the menu because of the fryer ...they have to do something (I can't recall) in order to make them. Oh well...EVERYTHING we ate was fantastic. The regular margarita that I got (no salt on the rocks) just was tart not smooth so I don't know if its the mix or the tequila (or both) Bartender female black hair and bartender white male VERY sweet and down to earth Support local business Support local farmers

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    Traveler's Table

    Traveler's Table

    4.4(2.5k reviews)
    6.4 miMontrose, Fourth Ward
    $$$

    Traveler's Table makes a compelling case for exploring the world through food. The menu's…read moreinternational range is part of its appeal, and the execution makes the experience worth returning for. I visited with friends, and the evening came together effortlessly. We secured a table without difficulty, and the staff were attentive, accommodating, and welcoming throughout dinner. The portions struck an excellent balance: satisfying while leaving room to explore the menu and enjoy dessert. The drinks were equally impressive, complementing the food and contributing to a well-rounded meal. The setting brings it all together. The dining room is lively, and the décor gives it a distinct personality without sacrificing comfort. It feels like a place where you can settle in, enjoy good conversation, and make an evening of dinner. Traveler's Table gets the combination right: memorable food, excellent drinks, thoughtful service, and an inviting atmosphere. An enthusiastic five stars.

    We came here during Houston Restaurant Week, and I noticed that the website has still not been…read moreupdated to reflect what happened to the former owners. We had a 7pm reservation for two, and it was in a corner with a small table and high bar stools. It was very hot. We were sweaty, and I am normally very cold in restaurants. I think they go a little overboard with saying that having food here is like traveling the world and breaks down barriers. I like the concept though. They could do more with the decor to give it more of a world traveler vibe. They definitely tried. They were playing American hip hop music, which does not fit the international theme. We got the three course dinner, which was $60 each plus tip. The food was good but did not feel like it was worth the price. For appetizers, we got the Mochiko Chicken and Crispy Pork Belly in Pasilla Sauce. We liked the chicken a lot, and it came with a sweet mango chutney and spicy mayo sauce. The pork belly was alright. It was pretty standard. For entrees, we got the Singaporean Shrimp Laksa and Nigerian Suya Skewers. I liked the noodles and curry, but the fish cakes were not that appetizing. The skin was much bigger than the meat inside, so it would weirdly inflate or deflate. The shrimp came with their tails on, so I got my hands slimy with curry. I did not personally try the beef, but I was informed it was a 3.85/5 and 4/5 with the sauce. The laksa was a decently sized portion, but the beef was quite the small portion with a few chunks and a bit of rice and tomatoes. For dessert, we enjoyed the Orange Torta Caprese and New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding. I was kind of confused why the chocolate cake was called torta. It was very small but nice and rich. The orange flavour was strong. The bread pudding, on the other hand, was very big. Although it wasn't pudding. There was a large piece of the bread in whole form. It was delicious. I did not taste bourbon.

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    Nancy's Hustle - Shrimp cavatelli

    Nancy's Hustle

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    4.6 miEaDo
    $$

    Okay, Nancy's Hustle is officially a HIDDEN GEM!…read more I chose this place for dinner based on a recommendation, and it absolutely did not disappoint. This was the dinner portion of a first date, and the vibe was PERFECT. First things first--Nancy's Hustle is kind of tucked away, so you need to know where you're going. Map yourself there and pay attention because you could easily pass right by it. But once I opened that door... YES! It's a small, intimate restaurant with low lighting, a bar, table seating and a patio. We arrived before the patio opened at 7:00, which was perfectly fine with me because I actually prefer sitting at the bar. The whole space just had that cozy, intimate, grown-folks-date-night feel without trying too hard. We started with cocktails. My date ordered one of their summer cocktails--I cannot remember the name to save my life --but it was a beautiful yellow drink served with a pineapple slice, and it was GOOD! I stuck with my favorite, a classic Long Island, and they made it perfectly. Now let's talk about this FOOD! We tried the Parmesan and Pancetta Croquettes, and they were delicious. Crispy on the outside and incredibly soft, creamy, savory and cheesy inside, with shredded Parmesan across the top. Even the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the cheeseburger, and I almost NEVER get excited about somebody changing up a burger, but this one came on an English muffin and IT WORKED! The fresh beef smash burger was cooked perfectly. I left off the pickles, aioli and onions, but otherwise I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was honestly one of the best-prepared burgers I've had in a while. Then, halfway through my burger, I discovered they had French fries. How did I miss the fries?! So of course I ordered them late, and I'm glad I did. Fresh, hand-cut potatoes, perfectly cooked, and served with a dipping sauce that I cannot identify--but whatever was in that little cup needs to keep happening because it was AMAZING. From the cocktails to the food to the atmosphere, Nancy's Hustle was exactly what I wanted for a first-date dinner: intimate, relaxed, interesting and GOOD. Definitely one of those places that makes you say, "How have I never been here before?" Nancy's Hustle, I WILL be back.

    I have been here several times but this is my first time writing a review. We came here on a Sunday…read morenight without reservations and were able to sit at the bar. The bartender was very attentive. I'm not a huge burger person but if I'm craving a burger, Nancy's Hustle is the place I want to eat a burger. I had a burger and fries and both were delicious. I really love the garlic aioli! I love that they have seasonal items and I would like to come back when the apple crisp is back on the menu.

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    Nancy's Hustle - View of the rear dining room

    View of the rear dining room

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    Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.

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