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    Grapevine Cafe

    4.3 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    chicken and waffles
    Brian T.

    I've been coming to Grapevine Cafe for years. Service has always been friendly, prices are reasonable, and it scratches the brunch itch when you're in the area. The problem is I keep forgetting why I stopped coming, and then I come back and remember. Twice now, two years apart, I've made the mistake of ordering the chicken and waffles. You'd think I'd learn. Both times the chicken was so overcooked it was practically jerky. Dry, tough, hard to chew. I don't know what's happening in that kitchen but the chicken needs significantly less time in whatever it's touching. Well-executed fried chicken should have a crust with some snap and meat that's still got moisture in it. This had neither. The wife and I split the banana french toast on the most recent visit hoping to salvage something from the meal. It was fine in the way that something sweet and warm is technically fine, but it was too sugary and didn't leave any impression worth describing. Forgettable. This is a place with decent bones. The staff is good. The prices won't offend you. But the kitchen is not delivering, at least not on what we've ordered, and I've now given it the same chance twice across two years. Writing this mostly as a note to myself: stop ordering the chicken and waffles. Or maybe just stop coming for a while until something changes.

    Jim N.

    We had a delightful breakfast at Grapevine Cafe during our stay in SPI. We were really only looking for coffee, but sat for breakfast anyway ... when in Rome! There is a separate entrance if coffee only is what you want! So glad we stayed... Jesse was our server, did a great job. A couple of lattes started us off (3 shots espresso/ 20 oz for me!), the coffee was delicious, and served HOT, as we like it! Our lunch was avocado toast and a shrimp omelette ... both were delicious! All ingredient were super fresh, served fresh! A very good breakfast, we'd definitely go back! Highly recommend!

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    Jacob T.

    I ordered a some drinks for the table (coffees, smoothies, and orange juice and a water) after being seated (no wait at all, the place was not busy). After 20 minutes I had received about half the drinks and had not seen a waitress at all. I eventually had to go track someone to get the check for the drinks I had received, having never gotten the rest of the drinks or a chance to order food. Again, the place was not busy, there was no wait to be seated, and I counted four waiters working 7 tables including ours. The waitress did, however, comp the three drinks we received.

    Large lattes
    A M.

    Didn't get any photos of our breakfast but the coffee. The food and staff was all wonderful. Everyone was kind and the food and coffee was delicious and came out hot. Portions were huge. My 3 year old had the kids pancake with scrambled eggs, my husband loved the crab cake Benedict with hash browns and I enjoyed the bananas foster pancakes and eggs. The coffee was hot and not too sweet!

    Huevo a la Mexicana
    Monica G.

    We came for Labor Day weekend, this place was a 5 minute walk from our condo & it was great! The restaurant it pretty big in the inside. We got seated within the first 10 minutes, I suggest getting on the waitlist Ordered the chicken & waffles so good 10/10 My friend got avocado on toast 8/10 (egg became too runny, was hard to eat toward the end) Also got the Huevo a la Mexican with chorizo 9/10 (it was more chorizo based than pico de gallo) Can't wait to be back on the island and try this place again

    Caramel latte
    Olivia G.

    I've been eating brunch here for the longest time and honestly it's probably the number one place that I love to eat breakfast while I'm on the island. It's so delicious and they have really great coffee.. The service is very good and the restaurants decorated really nicely. I had these huge tacos for breakfast.

    Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    Derek S.

    The ambiance is a welcoming cafe with a modern vibe and the service is very friendly and accommodating. The food is very good, and worth a small wait for. This is the only brunch spot we have tried on the island but I think it would be hard to beat.

    Joseph D.

    I want to start by saying that the honey and I come here often. We've tried multiple items on the menu and we come all year round Food is always spot on, plenty served for each entree Service is pretty standard most days and some days it's definitely better. Ambiance is great if you come in on a slower day / time, some days, especially during spring break are chaotic, long waits and very busy Show up early, enjoy some good house coffee and a breakfast taco

    Iced vanilla latte with oat milk
    Celena B.

    Came in on a Saturday morning with a big group and it was packed! The wait time was 45 minutes to an hour so we didn't end up staying for brunch as planned- however the star of the show for me is the little mini togo cafe that they had inside. My latte was a 10/10

    Florence A.

    Food: so flavorful. I never had crab cake Benedict before and was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the tropical padre smoothie, so refreshing for breakfast. Service: excellent. Waiter was attentive and welcoming. He had such a bubbly fun attitude. Ambiance: love the rustic, coastal vibe of this place. Definitely gives off the island vibe we were looking for, even the music was cool! I heard some Rebelution while in there!

    Coffee Menu
    Van D.

    Cute little cafe on SPI! It's bigger inside than it looks on the outside. The coffee was really good and there is an extensive coffee menu. Grabbed some breakfast and seated rather quickly and served quickly despite it being rather busy. The grit cakes were quite bland and we should have went with the servers recommendation to share biscuits and gravy. The shrimp omelette was excellent and the fruit cup has the tastiness melon I've ever had! The Benedict was similar to many others. Although the plating of the chilaquiles was lacking they were great and had a nice little kick with jalapeños. They even have a cool smoothie menu and we saw many folks popping in the to go area just to grab one and head to the beach. Pop on in to this lovely little spot on SPI if you're hankering for something tasty and easy.

    Smoothies
    Alejandro R.

    Big cafe with a good variety of food items, dine-in seating, and a coffee bar at the back. We dropped by for a few drinks to go. Vibe: the restaurant is pretty big, with a good amount of seating inside. Pretty casual, clean, and mom-and-pop kinda vibe. We went straight to the drink bar at the back. Service: Servers here were not very attentive. We had questions about some of the menu items, and an employee (maybe a manager?) responded by referring us to another employee behind the counter who was busy making stuff. Then, he proceeded to tell us that the syrup flavors available were "whatever you see behind the counter" which was not very visible. All in all, not very helpful, and he seemed to be a little visibly frustrated with the other employees - not sure who was at fault here, but it was kinda uncomfortable nonetheless. Drinks: We ordered the cucumber lime refresher, melange berry refresher, and iced Purple Haze tea latte. The refreshers were incredible, fruity, and definitely refreshing! We would recommend grabbing these if you are a big fan of the refreshers from Starbucks. The iced purple haze tea was not so great - skip it. Tasted very water, not really any flavor. It also takes a long time for them to prepare. We definitely recommend grabbing the refresher drinks here when you are visiting SPI as they are delicious and refreshing! This spot is Let's Eat Houston approved.

    Shrimp and Grits
    Mitchell M.

    Good choice, down here for the winter. Had shrimp and grits. Definitely recommend. Had 5 big shrimp piece of sausage on the bottom with bacon bits. Price was right 24.18 with coffee. Good coffee, they have a lot of the foofoo coffees , I just had a cup of regular black coffee. The waitress kept it full. I kept my receipt for a 10% discount on my next visit. I paid cash, they up charge for cards, who doesn't anymore.

    Cold Brew Coffee with half and half

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    1 month ago

    Love the environment. My wife and kids love to eat here when we come to SPI regularly. Food is good. Service is fair. Decent prices as well.

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    Is it pet friendly?

    They do have a few outside patio tables for dining with pets.

    Do you guys accept Apple Pay?

    Sorry, not yet. It is in process and thanks for asking because it reminds me to follow up!

    Do you have any dairy free or vegetarian options?

    For Breakfast we have many vegetarian but vegan options are limited to a couple of options. We have fresh berries with gluten free granola, coconut milk and yogurt(hold the yogurt). We have a loaded hash skillet where the protein and cheese can be… Read more

    Is this a pet friendly outdoors place for brunch? Will be traveling next weekend with my husband and we will also be bringing our 2 small dogs with us.

    Yes, we are pet friendly with outdoor seating and accommodate indoors for service dogs.

    I'd love to bring a large group (27) for a wedding brunch, but is it Pet friendly?

    We have 3 outdoor tables that are shaded directly visible through the adjacent glass. We can accommodate with bowls for food and water as well. We are a small cafe that gets very busy. I hope I’ve answered your question.

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    The Cafe On The Beach - Crab cakes

    The Cafe On The Beach

    4.0(648 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I must say up front we were shocked by the quality of the food, etc. at Cafe on the Beach, located…read moreat The Palms Resort, very limited parking. It's not much to look at, small, simple, not a whole lot of improvements over the years. But, they did have plastic flaps that dropped down on the outside of the place to keep the wind and cold weather out, heaters provided too! Service by Aaron was top notch, start to finish! We initially just decided to stay to a drink and move on ... but as we sat there and looked at the menu, sipped our drinks, we saw other food coming out of the kitchen! It looked GREAT! We ordered the crispy oyster tapas (fried oysters on homemade potato chips with mango pico). They came out quickly and were oh so tasty! We were convinced! Time for dinner! We ordered a rueben sandwich (with homemade parmesan potato chips) and the snapper veracruz (tomato, onion, olives, capers) with grilled zucchini. The sandwich was da bomb ... piled high corned beef, kraut and dressing, pickles on the side. The snapper dish is one we make at home, and this one was darn good! So, glad we stayed! This place puts to shame some of the other "fancy" places on SPI! "Don't judge a book by its cover" rings true here! Highly recommend you try the Cafe! We'll be back for sure ...

    My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this place during our South Padre trip. We went for dinner, sat…read moreoutside, and loved being right next to the ocean. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially with the ocean breeze coming through. We ordered the steamed mussels, the grilled red snapper sandwich, and the grilled red snapper entrée. Our favorite dish was the red snapper sandwich. It tasted fresh and had more of a homestyle feel rather than something overly polished from a professional kitchen, which we really appreciated. Honestly, everything tasted fresh, comforting, and well prepared. The service was also incredible throughout the night. The only slight issue we had was spotting a cockroach crawl from under one of the chairs when we pulled it out. However, considering the restaurant is basically right on the beach and outdoors, insects are somewhat expected, and it honestly didn't take away from the experience for us. Overall, great atmosphere, great food, and a really enjoyable dinner spot in South Padre.

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    Bar

    The Cafe On The Beach - Grilled Red Snapper Sandwich

    Grilled Red Snapper Sandwich

    The Cafe On The Beach - Entrance to beach, with outdoor seating nearby

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    Entrance to beach, with outdoor seating nearby

    Hedera Tropical Grill - Tropical Burger with grilled pineapple, lettuce, a slice of ham, and a tangy tropical sauce, served on a toasted brioche bun

    Hedera Tropical Grill

    4.0(31 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We came to Hedera as a party of 11--and honestly, I don't even know where to start. The service?…read moreTerrible. Straight-up terrible. Saturday night, 6 tables walked out and if we wernt such a big party i probably would've too. Our server was an older man who seemed completely checked out. What made it worse was that the restaurant wasn't even busy. There were maybe 20 people total, and still--everyone looked restless and annoyed. It wasn't that they were overwhelmed... it was just painfully slow service for no reason. Our appetizer took 40 minutes to come out. You'd think the entrees would follow shortly after, but nope--those took another full hour. We weren't the only ones either; even the smaller tables around us were waiting forever. It felt like we were being ignored. Now here's the twist: the food was amazing. Like seriously, 10/10. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully plated. Wtf truly I was torn--I was mad at the experience but in love with the food. You can see from the photos, it's definitely worth eating... if you order to go. Bottom line: if you've got nowhere to be and a lot of patience, you MIGHT walk out happy. But if you're on any kind of schedule, skip it. Great food, nonexistent service.

    Food: Was a bit nervous saw a review that food was bland, but it definitely wasn't the case for…read morewhat we got. The fish tacos were so good and seasoned so nicely, love the little spice kick to it. My so. Got the Skewer Trio with beef, chicken, and shrimp and he ate them all. Husband got the chicken which he liked especially the fact it was thinly cut. Service: awesome! Got our food fairly quickly. Despite them being out of some food items. Ambiance: modern, clean, spacious. It wasn't crowded but we love how nice it was on the inside. They even have outdoor seating.

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    Hedera Tropical Grill - Tropical Stuffed Jalapeños filled with a
creamy blend of pineapple, cream cheese, and bacon

    Tropical Stuffed Jalapeños filled with a creamy blend of pineapple, cream cheese, and bacon

    Hedera Tropical Grill - Crispy coconut-coated chicken breast with
house slaw and sweet chili mayo on a brioche bun

    Crispy coconut-coated chicken breast with house slaw and sweet chili mayo on a brioche bun

    Hedera Tropical Grill - Grilled chicken skewers with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions, served over coconut rice and grilled vegetables

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    Grilled chicken skewers with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions, served over coconut rice and grilled vegetables

    Isla Balli

    Isla Balli

    3.8(13 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Came here kind of randomly because the coffee shop across the street lost power. Iced coffee was…read moregreat and hit our coffee fix for the day. Food was also great, highly recommended the Balli Eggs. Great experience, service, and ambiance. Will definitely be back!

    this location has been a burger fi for years, so it was good to see something new move in. Isla…read moreBalli looks sharp inside, the owners clearly put real money into the renovation. Everything's been updated and it shows. Unfortunately that's where the good news ends. Service was rough. Our server was a serious quiet talker, and I mean barely audible, like she was trying not to wake someone up. Between that and the long stretches between check-ins, the meal felt a little adrift. I started with the avocado fries. They looked the part but tasted like almost nothing. I kept waiting for something to land and it never did. My main was the barbacoa plate, which was intensely dry and aggressively salty . The kind of salt that makes you drain a water glass before you're halfway through. This could have been a solid dish. It wasn't. And here's the thing: the gas station across the street sells barbacoa that's genuinely better. I'm not being cute. That's just true. My wife had the coconut shrimp. Forgettable. The food here looks good. It photographs well. But there's a gap between presentation and flavor that's hard to overlook, especially when the concept has enough ambition to make you expect more. For what we paid, "it looked pretty" isn't a satisfying consolation prize. I hope they find their footing, the space deserves it. But I wouldn't be in a hurry to come back.

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    Avocado fries

    Isla Balli - Coconut shrimp

    Coconut shrimp

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    Yummies Bistro - You have to order the Mediterranean avocado toast. Blew me away!!

    Yummies Bistro

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    We had such a great breakfast at Yummies Bistro! The breakfast platter was huge and definitely…read moreworth it--perfect portions and everything tasted fresh. We also tried the chilaquiles (you do have to add your choice of chicken, steak, or egg, but it's worth it), and they were full of flavor. The standout for us was the lemon poppy seed pancakes--absolutely delicious and a must-try! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the weather. The service was very attentive and accommodating, which made the experience even better. Overall, such a cute spot with great food--we'll definitely be back!

    My girlfriend and I stopped for brunch and thought it was just good overall. We were seated…read moreoutside, which made for a nice atmosphere in the morning. The hostess staff were incredible and very welcoming. However, our server was a bit inattentive throughout the meal. Refills, to-go boxes, and the check all took a while longer than expected. For food, we ordered the Café Borgía, Chilaquiles with egg and chicken, the Matagorda Omelet with spinach, and the Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with strawberries and blueberries. Everything was decent, but nothing really stood out to us. The pancakes were pretty dense, and while you could definitely taste the poppyseed, we didn't get much lemon flavor from them. Overall, not a bad breakfast spot, but it didn't quite live up to some of the other meals we had during the trip.

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    Yummies Bistro - Dining area

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    Yummies Bistro - Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries

    Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries

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    Prickly pear mimosa

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