The chocolate pie was delicious and will reorder. The carrot cake was good but I prefer my frosting with a stronger cream cheese flavor. The coffee was served black with a side of milk. I feel that the coffee is over priced @ $2.95. It tasted bitter towards the end of my cup and I had it with milk and sugar. If you like the coffee there maybe the price won't bother you. Once your drink order is placed they bring a bread basket with butter. My bread happened to be hard. Very sad. I didn't bother to ask for a replacement. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. I loved the stained glass of the windows and my booth was comfy. I went at midnight and the place was crowded and a buzzer was used to call us for an open table. There is a loud hum of conversation and laughing which is pleasant seeing as how I was planning to contribute. Will be back in the future. I love that it's open 24hrs. The only negative is the bathroom with one stall. read more

Dot Coffee Shop - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This might be one of the best breakfast I have ever had in my life. Everything was great, the pancakes are amazing. This is going to be a must stop every time I am in Houston. read more

We ate here today and I was very happy with every thing about it. The food is made from scratch, I highly recommend the biscuits! Down home cooking at a great price. Great place will definitely eat here again! read more

I went for dinner and had chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn and collard greens. The steak and collard greens were good, but the potatoes and corn weren't not very nice. The potatoes and gravy are from a package and taste like poor quality cafeteria food. The corn was about the same. The food was okay, but I probably wouldn't go back. read more

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.

I was sat at a table and given a menu. Nobody ever came to ask me what I'd like to drink. After 20 minutes several other tables were sat down, given drinks, given bread, and placed their orders. I got up and left. read more

Look we have yet to have a bad event happen to us here , Kevin was legit , and the by that I mean he had everything ready for us , hot bread , fresh butter , waters, and we ordered coffee came with creamer and brown sugar . Could have asked for a better start to my day . Good food as always , sides were bacon and hash browns both warm and good . Could not finish all the food he had Togo boxes ready , 30 min wait was really busy so very acceptable . We visit every 2-3 months and as always perfect , usually we visit at 3-4 am this was our first noon adventure . read more

LOVE THEIR BREAADDDDD!!! Oh my gosh if you're a bread lover besides their 24/7 service of breakfast/brunch food you get a bowl of hot fresh HUGE rolls and cornbread with butter. What's better than waiting for your food with more food?! Nothing! I suggest their biscuits and gravy. It's served with a chicken gravy with soft biscuits! [did I mention I love bread? Lol... yes I had bread before my meal and my meal contained more bread... and MORE bread cause I'm not done]... I also ordered a BLT with no tomato and added a over easy egg. PERFECTIONNNN. Their toast wasn't over done and the egg was perfect. My daughter ordered the grand prix jr. two pancakes an egg and a side of meat of your choice between bacon and sausage. As picky as we are as eaters everything came out perfect. As well as the chicken fried chicken and my sons burger [which probably isn't on top of our list but it was a normal burger]. I live on the other side of town so I wouldn't say I would be here next week but I'll def come through again!! read more

good food, fast service but they dont wipe down the seats and i found butter on my cup, the waiter i had looked like he was high. over all, good food just not the best service read more

The food was excellent, cook to perfection and the portions of food on the plate , you can shear with another person it just a lot of food . I enjoyed the food read more

Hands down, this is a great great spot for good quality food with a friendly environment. The past times I have gone all my waiters/ waitresses go above and beyond for great service! Not only do they do their job but make us feel welcome and make small talk so that we feel at home. The portions are really big. With just appetizers i leave on a full stomach. They always have fresh bread rolls, and their food is hot (literally)! And I can't get started how amazing their hit chocolate is, like did Santa Claus make it? Anyways, this has become a go-to spot for my girls and i on a girls night out no matter what time it is in the middle of the night! Wahoooo for being open 24 hrs! read more

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

It's my first time at Dots. The Apple Pie and Cheesecake were amazingly flavorful. The portions were hudge so its grate to share. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly to the point where is was still juicy, and the homemade mash was perfect. I would certainly be back. read more

They left a filthy broom and dust pan full of Lord knows what at our table. When I complained I was told the manager would follow up and that never happened. .... disappointed! read more

Dot Coffee Shop - Ewwwwww! Right at the table... - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is really good....the choices are second to none..the service is above average...(some would disagree)...open all night....where can you get fresh shrimp at 3 am... read more

The staff was pleasantly quick to seat us and take our orders, even though the place was packed! The bread rolls are super good, and so are the pancakes! The food is really filling too, so we took most of it home. read more

I was recommended the Philly sandwich. It was honest the worst thing I've ever had it had no flavor what so ever you couldn't taste any pepper or anything. I would honestly pay to take it off the menu. Please help kitchen learn how to flavor meat. read more

Overall good experience the wait staff was fast and friendly and the hostess was quick to seat us and take our drink order the only thing I didn't like was the mayo and pickles cooked onto my pattie melt sandwich. read more

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

I remember coming here for dinner a few years back and it use to be a pretty solid place. I was just here for breakfast and it was a really bad experience. I ordered waffles and it seems that they were cooked in a really hot pan because they were burned on the outside but still raw and runny on the inside. The pancakes are already sweet? So if you get them taste them before you add syrup. The eggs (scrambled) were unseasoned and runny! Bacon was good- but bacon is bacon :) read more

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

Lots of turn over in wait staff and little attention to detail. Food is good when it is served hot. Bring your jacket...just about all the customers have one on because the A/C is running full blast even when it's 40 outside. read more

Damn this place has some good rolls! I tend to hit this place up after a night out usually around 2 or 3 in the morning. Do you like pie? They got pie! You like chicken fried stake? They got that too. Friendly folks, good service and great food keep me coming back. read more

Omg! I love it here!!! The food is really good. They bring you warm bread rolls and corn bread to the table. I have not had a bad experience yet. It is a lot of food and the prices are right. You get what you pay for for sure. This is the place I go when I want some home style cookin. read more

How have I lived in Houston for 2 years and never been to this place until now? Service was thorough and efficient and the food was amazing! For a Pappa's restaurant the prices were surprisingly good! read more

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

I love this little Shop. Great portions..delicious complimentary bread baked fresh daily. The mozzarella sticks are a chessy delight with the rich homemade marinara sauce. The beef tips are seasoned just like grandma use to . The coconut creme pie calls my name every time I stop by! read more

Heard a lot of great things about this place. Came in got a burger around 11. French fries were cold, burger was cold, and asked for my burger to be cut in half and it wasn't. read more

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

This was my first time coming to Dots and because it's a Papa's restaurant I was expecting perfection or close to it. Unfortunately, I was very wrong. The location I went to us to be Papas Meats. I loved their pork chops, so that is what I ordered the smothered pork chops. The meat was tough and had no flavor. I also ordered a slice of the fresh strawberry pie but the strawberries were not fresh. I couldn't even eat the pie, the strawberries were old, soft and disgusting. The portions were big, but it was just a waste of food because it was not delicious at all. I took about 5 bites, to satisfy my hunger and asked for a to-go box. The only reason I didn't send it all back was because of my server Rodney who was stellar! If I ever go back it will be for a beer and to talk to Rodney. read more

I come here often, and its almost akways a good experience portions are huge so come hungry, I usually get the burger, but the chicken tenders are good too. You need to try the apple pie a la mode its sooo good read more

Although the food here is always excellent, this review is mostly about our waitress, Margarita. Hands down the best waitress I've ever had; personable, helpful, punctual, basically the epitome of the perfect waitress. She did things without us even asking, refilled our drinks before we needed them, kept us well supplied with bread rolls, provided everything we asked for, and stopped by our table at least every 5 minutes to check on us. There were virtually no delays in her service and she was all around fantastic. She really made the meal for us and I'd be very proud if she were my employee. read more

This is a great alternative to IHOP and Denny's. Very comparable prices, but much better food quality. I didn't know until recently that this restaurant is in the Pappas chain. No wonder it's so good. If you've ever been to Pappadeaux, Pappasitos, or Pappas BBQ then you'll know what I mean! read more

I've eaten here about three times now, lunch, breakfast and "late" 10'ish. Their pancakes are worth it, definitely get that for breakfast instead of their french toast, which was just average. Lunch I tried their Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwich, it was good, felt like I got a lot for the money too. I also had the Hot Roast Beef too, a bit disappointing. I had the chance to to eat some pie there too. Their slices are towards 1/6 or 1/5 slice sizes, nice and big. Coconut Cream Pie was okay no knock out and I also tried their Strawberry Cream Pie, which was even more disappointing. The Strawberry Cream Pie was strawberries with a glaze and whipped cream. Go to grocery store to get one of those. What was really disappointing about both pies, they both didn't have crust under them. On their sides, yes but under, nothing, not even a crumb. I don't remember much from my 1st two visits from the waitresses but the last one was very friendly. read more

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

The coffee here is excellent, and I love the homemade soups. Fried mushrooms and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are delicious as well. This is a Greek style diner, with the Pappas touch! I hope the location on the east side can eventually become as good and as well coordinated. read more

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

I'm very confused?? The name is very misleading! They should be more careful about that because I came specifically expecting to drink coffee with Dots in it!!! I feel outraged I'm in disbelief. But apart from that the food is actually really good! Except the salad tho. read more

We come to this part of Houston every new years weekend to play games with our friends. Our most popular location to eat at is the Dot. Huge portions, good southern-style cooking, copious pre-ordering bread basket. Large menu of breakfast and mostly standard diner fare with a southern flare. I like the country fried chicken though the buttermilk gravy is sweet which is different. The soup and salad is a decent choice since you get a bowl of soup and q decently large salad plus all that pre-dinner bread to eat. I don't eat dessert usually but they seem to have a good dessert selection. Downsides are that they bring margarine instead if butter with the bread and also you will definitely gain weight eating here. read more

Dots has been the must go place every time I visit Houston. Always open, good hot coffee, friendly wait staff and consistently good food at decent prices. It has been abut 2 years since my last visit and I am surprised it has been bought by the Pappas chain of restaurants. Now I like some of the Pappas restaurants, when I travel and am hard up for a decent meal with a consistent taste/menu when I don't feel like chancing someplace new so don't be me wrong,but the subtle changes at Dots is slightly disturbing to me. It's like the world has discovered your best kept secret place to eat and you feel it coming-- changes, when none were needed! The price have increased quite a bit (my mom is a regular there that goes there less ow because the price hikes hit her out to eat budget), and they added the bread service which is totally wrong for a coffee shop / diner, hence one star lost. The portions are still yummy and generous and the waitstaff is still mostly long timers, but I fear the next time I get to Dots that may be gone. Crossing my fingers..... read more