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    Dot Coffee Shop

    3.9 (844 reviews)
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    Jose L.

    Dot holds a bit of a nostalgic throwback to the diners of the 50's & 60's. With plenty of parking located behind the building arrived at about 10AM and place was buzzing. Thankfully, Mark was there and initially was told a 35 minute wait but seemed intent by quicker. Ambiance: 4/5 It was breakfast time so of course it was a busy time. For my visit, it was crowded but not to where you couldn't hear your table. Dress is casual, good for friends, solo, or pit stop. Service: 5/5 Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Since it was our first visit there, she gave us some background that it was a Pappa's owned restaurant and food is made from scratch. Food: 3/5 They offer mimosas and I was tempted to order, but was driving and it was 9AM so forewent that option. There are food options for every tastebud. Mark ordered the fried cheese sticks, they were one of the items that I found worthwhile to return for. I opted for the Waffle feast. It included a waffle, that I added pecans on top to, two strips of bacon, eggs your way and hash browns. To say that I needed to add salt and pepper to the eggs and hash browns because they tasted bland and flavorless was unfortunate. It also was served at room temperature, because it was made from scratch, would think it be warmer to hot. The waffle was savory and had good mix and topped with the pecans made it even better. If you're on this side of town and want a change up from the "other breakfast diners" DOT would be where I stop. Fast, friendly service. Depending the food you get, it gets the job done for some sustenance to hold you over when you're not sure when your next meal is because you'll be in Galveston for 7 hours riding a float in the Mardi Gras parade.

    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!

    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.

    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!

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    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.

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    Arrived at 7:30 am. Not many in the place. Took awhile for someone to notice. Food is pretty good. Portions as large. Would go again.

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    Everything IS bigger in Texas, the portions here are ginormous! Good food, good service and good prices.

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    The Best (TASTE LIKE) Home Cooked food ever! Space was tight, but the food was right.

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    Great for the buck . I really enjoyed the veggie omelette. Don't forget to ask for the rolls and biscuits

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    Great selection of good homemade country food and love the 9.99 daily special meals. Great friendly wait staff!

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    The staff was extremely friendly and breakfast was very good. Extremely generous portions come hungry.

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    This was my first time eating here this food is very good OMG the egg omelet is delicious .

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    Steak is cooked on a pan, everything else is good. 2 stars because the place smells bad.

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    5.9 mi•Fourth Ward, Midtown, Downtown, Montrose
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    i said it once, i'm going to say it again;…read more i love high quality simple food! district 7 grill is that! as a california native, diner culture is in my blood!! (and tacos, avocados, strawberries, and wine- lol) i never pass up an opportunity to visit a diner. district 7's inside is very "dreamy" and i can see a lot of editorial potential. (if you're into that) but very casual. the food was excellent!! crab cake benedict (8/10) american breakfast (8/10) strawberry milkshake (9/10) red sangria (9/10) great portions + great service = left happy district 7 grill has been added to my permanent brunch list! bonné appétit c.

    ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS!! Let this place die like it's trying to. Unfortunately we were in a pinch…read moreand staying in a hotel nearby so we had limited options. 1) Nobody in the place at 7:00 on a Friday should have been a sign. 2) Waiter never took our drink order. He asked our food order first. We had to ask him if we could get drinks first. 3) When we did order we watched our drinks sit at the end of the bar for 10 min until I had to go retrieve them myself. 4) The food was INCREDIBLY mid for it being that expensive. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked chicken, not a single person at the table of 4 adults had a good thing to say about their meal 5) It took 2 FREAKING HOURS with no one there. When I say no one I mean completely empty 6) Trying to check out and leave. Our server who was looking for an upsell told us he saw a cookie in the back that was ready to go. Thanks for telling our 3 small children that at 9:30. Reluctantly after telling him no several times it was awkward enough to cave. Cookie took about 20 minutes to come out. We had been there for over 2 hours at that point and we had to just get up and leave. If you go to this restaurant after reading this, you deserve the horrible experience you will certainly have.

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    3.8(154 reviews)
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    This place is in a somewhat empty shopping center, and I am saddened that more people weren't at…read morethis place on a Saturday night. They had live music on, and from the looks of it if you want to be a part of the show you can as they also have karaoke it looks like. The gentleman that greeted us was so nice and made us feel so welcomed! It wasn't one of those "oh I have to be nice to these guests because I'm getting paid" type people, you could really tell his niceness was genuine. I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant. Our server was also very nice, and super helpful as I asked for a wine suggestion and she hit the nail with her suggestion. She brought a small sample for me to try before serving it. The food itself was delicious! We got the onion rings appetizer, and you could tell they were made to order. They were super fresh and also crispy. The chicken parmigiana was good, and they were not stingy with their portions at all. The picture I took doesn't do the dish justice. I will definitely go back to this place, as their food, service and overall experience is a great one when you dine in.

    OK, so this turned out to be a surprisingly good meal and much better than we had expected. We…read moredrove into the mostly defunct strip mall, found the restaurant down on the corner, walked in and sat down and then perused the menu in depth. We shared a bowl of the potato soup where we had no expectations and I thought it tasted pretty decent. But the real test was the entrees. Mr. Picky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp while I opted for Veal Parmigiana, and we each stole a bite from the other's plate. We reached consensus immediately that both dishes were well-seasoned and quite delicious, meaning we would return for more good food in the future. Seriously, we hadn't expected much when walking in and looking around, but were pleasantly surprised at the kitchen's efforts. We finished lunch with an order of homemade bread pudding and tiramisu, the latter of which in 2012 won a chamber of commerce epicurean competition 1st place ribbon. I wasn't there to judge that competition and have had better, but sincerely appreciated the moistness of the bread pudding. While the majority of diners were older and a more mature crowd, there's a lot to be said for value, and we thought the menu price was better than reasonable and I think a lot of people will discover this as a value destination, something we all appreciate.

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    Crab cake Benedict. It was perfectly cooked and delish!

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    This is going to be good!!!

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