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    3.9 (119 reviews)
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    Lemon ricotta Pancakes & seasoned potatoes
    Cindy R.

    First Watch redeemed themselves...Really though I believe it's all dependent on the location. The 290 location was slightly disappointing but Tomball definitely has a genuinely friendlier, calmer vibe. Lots of smiles. No rushing, even though we came pretty close to closing time food was hot and delicious. The greeter even mentioned it was a super busy day but we were able to get seated right away and our server was also on top of everything with a big smile.

    I ordered the Bacado (bacon avocado omelette)
    Kat L.

    Had a delicious brunch at this location with my daughter. She surprised me and said I will love this place and that everything they serve here is "yummy" and it surely was. The staff were friendly and making sure we had everything. The food didn't take long to arrive and even though it was a busy hour everything was great! Ambiance was good and it wasn't too loud that we can't hear each other. Overall experience was great and I recommend this place

    Chorizo omelet
    Stephanie B.

    We came in for breakfast for one in our party before he headed to the airport. The large restaurant has lots of indoor seating, and we were seated immediately. It is basically a large modern diner. The staff is very friendly. The food is pretty disappointing. The GF toast arrived crisp but cold. The chorizo omelet was tasty but the accompanying greens had not a drop of dressing (despite the lemon vinaigrette promised in the menu). Quality means serving dressed greens as promised and warm toast. Needless to say, we did not return for the duration of our visit despite its proximity. A clean restaurant with friendly servers does not come over such basic food defects.

    Roast beef and havarti on Asiago sourdough with a tangy horseradish sauce and side of tomato basil soup.
    Eric M.

    Hit up first watch Tomball this morning for a tasty breakfast after dropping the dog off at the vet for surgery. We needed some comfort food and first watch did not disappoint. I tried to keep it on the semi healthy side with avocado toast and poached eggs with a bow of tomato basil soup. The avocado toast came out on thick multigrain bread with a generous amount of chunky, fresh avocado; I gave it a sprinkle of S&P and some cholula hot sauce (if you aren't putting hot sauce on your avocado toast you are missing out) and ultimately had to break those perfectly poached runny eggs over top. So good! The tomato basil soup was also tasty although not mind blowing and gave me some wicked heartburn later lol (my fault, not theirs!). My son had the pick 2 combo and he chose the roast beef and havarti sandwich with tomato basil soup. I want to say the sandwich was on toasted Asiago sourdough with a generous amount of roast beef, havarti cheese and a super tasty horseradish sauce (could have been an aioli but I didn't read the menu); I could have easily eaten a whole one of those. Service was friendly and prompt. I would definitely go back after todays experience.

    Chocolate chip pancake
    Cassandra S.

    I am a huge fan of First Watch. I can always expect a tasty meal here with soft family surroundings. The pancakes are huge and tasty. The toast and potatoes are pretty good too. The lack of a star is due to the somewhat slow service at times. Also, I always ask for my bacon to be soft and chewy rather than crispy, and they rarely deliver on the multiple occasions I have been here.

    This is my son.  He really loves pancakes.

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    Go see Shelley! She has an amazing personality and I promise.... you will leave satisfied!

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    Great service and happy employees. Enjoy food everyone I come. Need more of a variety

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    Great service, nice restaurant but food took awhile to come out. They were also packed so that's probably why. Overall good experience.

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    Great waffles!!! Love the cinnamon sugar topping. The staff was great and very welcoming.

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    Love this place and we had the best waiter ever Andrey!! Request him!!! Amazing place with amazing food and great service

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    The food is so good!!! And healthy. They are kid friendly and their portions are big. I love their breakfast and juices

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    Excellent food and great service . Love the decor of the Restaurant. Very Roomey and tables not jammed close together

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    Great space! Great service! Friendly wait staff! And, as always, great food! Give this spot a shot. Two thumbs-up.

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    This is a good breakfast place, but the food is a little pricey for what you get. The wait for a table can be too long too

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    We gave it a second chance and we are so glad we did. Service was excellent and food was amazing. We will be back!!

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    So impressed with the quality of food here. Service was great as well. Coffee was smooth, rich and not one bit bitter. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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    C C's Cafe

    C C's Cafe

    4.2
    (176 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This was such a sweet little find. The ambiance is super homey with cozy decor that feels like…read moresomething straight out of your grandma's house in the best way. The waitresses were so kind and attentive, and the food came out fast. We ordered the sampler with pancakes, bacon, eggs, and hash browns, and I have to say the pancakes were some of the best I've had in the area. Fluffy, flavorful, and actually worth ordering since pancakes can sometimes be underwhelming. We also tried the chicken fried steak, which was solid. Honestly, no complaints across the board. The pricing was very reasonable for the portion sizes and quality.

    This is a nice little breakfast-and-lunch spot with excellent prices and friendly service. The…read moreupdated space now has air-conditioning and a nice fan, which makes it much more comfortable. My husband loved the flavorful Philly cheesesteak, though it was a little greasy. The cheese sticks were tasty, while the fries were just okay. Out of everything he ate he said the cheese sticks were the best because they had a nice flavor and texture in the batter had a good seasoning. I tried a breakfast taco without eggs or meat; it was decent, but next time I'll try with the shredded hash browns instead of home fries. The toast and sweet tea were both good, although the tea could be a bit sweeter . Vegetarian and vegan options are limited, and there's only one fryer, so be mindful of cross-contamination. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and will definitely return!

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    Lunch special dbl meat dbl cheese burger n fries.
    Lunch special dbl meat dbl cheese burger n fries.
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    Bonfire Grill

    Bonfire Grill

    3.7
    (404 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    This hidden gem in Tomball is truly an experience like no other!…read more My family is from NOLA and Mississippi, so we KNOW GOOOOOD food when we encounter it. We know exceptional hospitality when we experience it, and we absolutely know a GOOD drink when we FEEL it. And Bonfire delivers on all three--every single time. Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10 for us. What makes it even more special is that every time we visit, we receive the exact same level of service, food, drinks, and hospitality. Chef Joe is incredibly passionate about what comes out of his kitchen, and he'll personally come out to greet you and make sure you're having an amazing experience. From owner Tracy, to the General Manager, bartenders, the BEST server ever--Christian--and the entire staff, everyone makes you feel genuinely welcomed. And I have to give a special shoutout to my favorite bartender, who makes a Carajillo Old Fashioned like NO OTHER! I could go on and on, but I don't want to leave anyone out because this entire team is phenomenal. And let me tell you--the Chef's Table is by far the best table in the house! Watching these guys work that line with such precision, rhythm, and teamwork is honestly rewarding and refreshing. You get dinner AND a show! If you haven't been to Bonfire, you are seriously missing out on one of Tomball's finest. Locally owned, locally operated, incredible food, incredible drinks, and hospitality that keeps us coming back. Bonfire is a GEM--and we're lucky to have it right here in Tomball!

    Waiting time: the wait is to long even with a reservation and the way the hostess just doesn't have…read moreany pep or rush is wild Ambience: I guess it's ok when the staff isn't yelling at customers and each other maybe the managers should consider not yelling at employees so loud the mess up dinner Price: to much for listening to staff bicker like kids. I could have listened to toddlers argue at home for much less money.

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    Who couldn't use a night away in the middle of the week? Join us on Wednesdays.
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    Ron's Hamburgers & Chili

    Ron's Hamburgers & Chili

    4.1
    (291 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Loved this place. 50's diner feel, real hamburger made fresh, onions grilled into the meat of you…read morelike. I'd recommend it. Fries are hand cut and delicious. I grabbed a side of chili and it did not disappoint. Definitely a nice place to go, friendly staff, good size menu and daily specials. Location area under construction but worth the navigation. Bonus: they play good music. Enjoy!

    I decided to renew my earlier review of many years ago by having lunch at Ron's recently while in…read moreTomball. This is still a very good choice for a burger meal. I ordered the double patty burger adding a 1/2 order of fries and a small chili too. By the way this is a table service restaurant. They say the individual beef hamburger patties are 1/3 lb. but they sure look more like 1/4 lb. in weight to me because they are really thin. You probably want to get two like I did. The burger was tasty and I enjoyed it. Also the french fries are homemade and taste like it. Why can't more restaurants have fries like these rather than the frozen out of the bag kind? The 1/2 order size is large enough for 2 people to share. Finally their chili here is legit. Yummy! There is no doubt that this is a quality burger and fries eatery. Add in the chili and you will be happy when you dine here. My only negative is the price. No combos here so you pay list price for each item. With my double burger, 1/2 order of fries, small chili, drink, tax and tip my lunch was about $30. Yikes!

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    No business, but clean
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    Chili Sausage Cheeseburger
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    Black Bear Diner Tomball

    Black Bear Diner Tomball

    3.2
    (57 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Came here for a quick lunch and couldn't decide on whether I wanted breakfast or lunch, so I went…read morewith both!!! This pancake was bigger than my face, and was one of the best I've had in a long time. It was light and fluffy, and had a nice crisp to the top of it as well. Smothered in melted butter and syrup, every bite was so good. I also had some of their breakfast sausage, which was soooo good, and great to get a two bite in one with the pancake and sausage together!!! I also opted to get the chicken avocado club. The bread was toasted beautifully, there was lots of bread with the meal, so I ended up taking out the middle bread piece. The bacon was perfectly crispy, chicken grilled nicely, the only thing I wanted more of was avocado, didn't seem to be on 2 of my 4 slices. The fries were super hot, fresh, and crispy. Our service was really great, such a sweet woman that took care of us and also checked on us often. This was my first visit ever coming to one of these, and really enjoyed it and the amount of options available at a very reasonable price. I will definitely be returning!

    Totally bummed out. I have thought about stopping here for some time. A work meeting had my close…read moreso I came for a late lunch/early dinner. Hostess pointed to an area and said to help myself to a table. It took her 10 mins to bring me a menu. 15 mins after that, my server sat at the counter then looked surprised that I was even here and took my order. It took 30 mins for pot roast and onion rings. Another server dropped off my meal 30+ mins ago and nobody has come back to check up on me. I wonder how long it will take to get the check. The food is pretty average (I am from NJ so I know what diner food should be like) The service might be the worst ever! I have had better service at Burger King. If you want to be left alone for long periods of time... this is your place to go!

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    Black Bear Diner Tomball
    Black Bear Diner Tomball

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    Heirloom Cafe & Market

    Heirloom Cafe & Market

    4.8
    (84 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    The food is spectacular! Nice comfy place very quaint. Diligent staff very welcoming. Recommend for…read moresure!

    This is a Ladies Tea room. I could not help but notice that of the 18 customers present, I was the…read moreonly male. The charms of the place were clearly X chromosome linked. The little ceramic dogs her mothers friend had had, the fancy cake plate... Interesting, I suppose. This is an order at the counter, pay in advance, and they give you a little flag with a number on it place. Okay, pet peeve one, I hate tipping in advance, but it is a common kiosk thing now. Pet Peeve 2 all the prices rang up a dollar or two higher than the menu prices. (Soup and sandwich menu price 13 rang up 15) I understand inflation is a thing but if you're going to raise prices, go ahead and hit print on some new menus. It's a short menu, it's only two pages long. Second fact, prepare to wait. Maybe one chef back there hand wrangling each burger or sandwich by hand. Third fact there's about six tables with comfortable chairs and the rest have hard plastic chairs. so if you are coming at a busy time, you aren't going to have a padded seat. Countering these irritations is the fact that the food is actually really really good. It is simple fare, but really well done. The potato soup hovered just on the soup side of the line between potato soup and mashed potatoes, but had fresh crispy bacon and scallions added right before serving. The roast beef sandwich had sliced roast freshly from the oven just for this sandwich. So we got five star food but the rest of the package doesn't add up for me. I'm going to give it four.

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    My bald head and the entrance behind me, showing the marketplace.
    My bald head and the entrance behind me, showing the marketplace.
    A few boutique items I got for my birthday.
    A few boutique items I got for my birthday.
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    Goodson's Café

    Goodson's Café

    3.6
    (663 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Best chicken fried steak I've had Massive…read moreWifey got the small and could not eat half of it Awesome pretty waitress too

    I had not been to Goodson's in years--well over a decade at least. So when both my wife and…read moremother-in-law suggested we stop in for lunch, I didn't hesitate. We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes. They were good, but not quite enough to dethrone our longtime appetizer champion: Pecos' fried pickle chips. The prices were reasonable, so I decided to go full-bore and order the "Cowboy" Chicken Fried Steak, which was only a few dollars more than the "Cowgirl" version. Mom chose the Chicken Fried Chicken, while my wife went with the Pot Roast. When our food arrived, I was genuinely taken aback. My chicken fried steak was larger than the plate it was served on--seriously, it was that big. The side dishes were equally generous. After bringing the leftovers home, I managed to get two more meals and a sandwich out of that steak. Likewise, both of my ladies left with take-home boxes, and that NEVER happens with Mom. She typically treats these lunch outings as her main meal of the day, but even she waved the white flag. So why not a five-star review? The answer comes down to flavor. While the portions were enormous, the service was excellent, and the prices were more than fair, the seasoning seemed a little timid. Across the board, the food could have used a bit more punch and personality. Nothing was bad--it just never quite crossed into memorable territory. That said, I would absolutely recommend Goodson's, especially if you have family or friends visiting from out of state. It showcases two classic Texas traits: HUGE portions and good value. As for the mild seasoning? If your guests are from up North, they'll probably feel right at home.

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    Goodson's Café
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