I didn't know this place existed until I seen it on door dash the other day. I saw that they had reasonable prices, a menu with a large variety, and good looking food. After seeing all of that, I had to try out Griffs for myself! I got the catfish, shrimp, fried okra and onion rings. It was so much food, I enjoyed the okra, onion rings and fish it all tasted great. I didn't really enjoy the hush puppies because they were deep fried a bit too hard for my liking, and the shrimp just didn't hit the spot for me, but it definitely had a nice crunch. I would definitely come back to try more read more

Griffs Grill - Catfish, shrimp, fried okra, onion rings and hush puppies - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

We visited Griff's this morning for breakfast, and it was a huge disappointment. My husband ordered the steak and eggs. The steak was rubbery--cooked on the outside but red and underdone in the middle. The hash browns were mostly burnt and inedible. The sausage was unevenly cooked--one side was brown, the other side was burnt and crispy. His eggs were just okay, and the drink was fine. I ordered the chicken fried chicken plate. The pancakes were two different sizes--one was burnt and left a bitter taste in my mouth for over 30 minutes. The chicken had no flavor at all and was soaked in greasy oil that tasted like it had been reused to fry fish and everything else. My eggs were inconsistent--one almost over hard, the other closer to over medium. What made it worse is that no one even asked how the food was. Normally, when we pay, they ask. I was waiting, because I was ready to be honest--it was disgusting. We won't be returning for breakfast if she is cooking. I've been here before and the food was good, but I don't know what happened today. Actually, I do--it was the cook. The food was nothing like what Griff's usually serves. -- Disappointed Customer 7/9/25 read more

Griffs Grill - This Is the fried chicken with a little of the pancake I threw away the burnt pancake. A little egg what's left of the burnt hashbrown. - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

We found grips here on yelp based on the reviews. We weren't sure what to expect so I was a little surprised when it was attached to a gas station. However, we know that sometimes unusual circumstances can lead to really good food. They had a lot of options to choose from and we tried several. The staff was super pleasant and helpful. Our food was delivered quickly and was very tasty. The proteins in particular were fresh and really good. If I had one piece of advice it would be that the vegetables needed a bit more seasoning.All in all it was certainly a diner within a gas station, but well worth our time and the stop. read more

Griffs Grill - The Black Eyed Peas were yummy, could've used a little bit more seasoning, salt, pepper, and such - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

This place we ordered two whole family meals and the lady as the cashier refused to give me two bags to carry the food out. One one bag per customer. We ordered fried green tomatoes and fried mushrooms and they refused to give us ranch. So no bags for your food even with order over $100 of food- Hope you like your bad review for your sorry customer service and this was our first experience here and will never be back due to girl as the cashier losing your business over a paper bag---- jerk!! read more

One of the best local Fried Chicken Breasts that have ever existed. On top of that, I can't find good fried jalapeños anywhere but here. Would food done right, everyone needs to go read more

The fried fish was hot and tasty. However the onion rings were dredged in a too heavy flour batter. Both the onion rings and spicy fries were tasteless and cold. Won't plan on returning. read more

Place has gone way downhill. Very slow service and extremely rude. Not what you would expect to pay for. I could get friendlier service in a jail house cafeteria. Never again read more

Good food and fulfilling. They offer homestyle foods and the service I had each time this year was fine. I've only been this year and plan to go back sometime. read more

Best food ever I would rate it a 12/10 if I could but can't if you have a chance you have to come here you will not regret it great service also read more

Griffs Grill - Love my boy Randy aka owner - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great country hole in the wall/grease spoon! They have a HUGE menu!!! Something for everyone! The catfish on Friday nights is great, and breakfast is always a hit! The chicken fried steak will knock your socks off and its plenty to eat! Great local spot! Go in the mornings for breakfast and sit down with the old timers at the back table and strike up a conversation...you might learn something...and they're there every morning! read more

Down home cooking at its best! It's not a fancy environment but the food is delicious. read more

Griffs Grill - BLT with onion rings - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Fried food Heaven! Fried catfish all you can eat is the best catfish in Central Texas! Grilled pork chops are excellent, as is their grilled Ribeye, yes I said it. All sides are outstanding! I gravitate toward the black eye peas and green beans. Mashed taters are heavenly! Service is always excellent. I love being created like an old friend. Ambiance, well it's a gas station/ convince store; but don't let that deter you! You will not be disappointed. read more

I love coming back in here and being able to update this review. Griff's was always delicious. But the service wasn't good. Welp. I've been back at least half a dozen times in the past six months because I had one really positive experience that led to another and another. And I'm now just in a position to say I needed to give them another chance. The reason I moved this review all the way to a five is because they make, in my opinion, the best chicken fried steak in the state. And good lord, their sides taste like they came out of your southern grandma's kitchen. I still avoid Saturday morning breakfasts. Too much traffic for the size of the place. But dinners are insanely good. read more

Great food reasonably priced and adequate portions! Never disappoints! Staff are always friendly and get food out quickly!

If you're looking for fried catfish this is the place to go. We went early around four and the fish and spicy fries were the best. So hot so crispy. Great diner experience. read more

Great food great customer service. Cafeteria style seating. We took a chance on the hole in the wall outside look but didn't regret it. read more

Griffs Grill - Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes and pinto beans. Great food and service. Cafeteria style sitting. Large servings great prices. - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

I have a deep affection for Griff's incredible food and exceptional staff. It is truly an extraordinary place where I have never encountered a negative experience. Moreover, several of my family members have had the privilege of working there. read more

A popular restaurant at a crossroads in a small town. It's part of a gas station, but has lots of seating space. Lots of grilled and fried food options in large portions. Burgers and other sandwiches are equally tasty. The sides were awesome! read more

Griffs Grill - Fried pork loin, black eyed peas. Turnip greens, & gravy - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Love coming to this place. They are always pack, so you know that the food is great. Sally, the lady that took my order and cooked my food, was very nice and pleasant. I love coming here. P.s. I love their chicken fried steak here read more

Griffs Grill - Part of their menu. - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

BEST Chicken Fried Chicken anywhere. I move tried them all and still this is the best. Moist and flavorful but a nice crispy crust. Not much on ambience but a lot of good food at a good price. We always order the full order (2 chicken breast) dinner take one chicken breast home and have fried chicken salad next day. My husband says the Philly cheese steak is the best he's ever eaten. read more

Went in for two pieces of pie -- to go. One coconut. One lemon. Can you tell which one is NOT coconut? Please note the uniformity of the slices. It gets better. I called to politely let them know about my disappointment. I offered to send them the photo of the slices. The man said they couldn't let me text it to anyone at the store but I was welcome to post it on Yelp. So...here you go. read more

Griffs Grill - a slice of s'mores pie - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

I have gone to Griffs for the past 30 years and loved them and always was promoter of their small-town grill, however over the past year the quality and customer service has severely decreased with the new lady that runs the grill. The last two steak nights we have been there the steak was way over cooked even though four of us asked for medium. I observed an elder male ask for specifically no pickles and then they slapped a handful on the burger. And when the guy asked the lady to redo it the lady that runs the grill was rude and disrespectful even though the guy was not rude or mean. I believe most locals have also notice a degrade since the parking lot is rarely full anymore. With the negative said, the only thing that is still good for the most part is the burgers and tots. read more

I will go to my grave saying Griff's has the best burger in the Waco area. It's totally stealth, looking like some garbage grill in a no-name gas station. If this keeps people from packing the place out, so be it. They absolutely nail diner favorites. My favorite thing about Griff's is that it's a local joint. Not trying to be anything for outsiders. No trying to sell you on anything. It's as straightforward as it gets. read more

Food was great and ready for pickup!! It was a great stop before our track meet. We will be back.

The food is good; they keep it clean and its affordable. They have a lady cashier older woman who has worked their forever and is as mean as a rattle snake !!! Anything good that happened will be lost at checkout. read more

Greasy and dirty, a real disappointment will not return. Tried it twice each time was bad!

Went for breakfast one morning, the prices for a nice American breakfast are way better than ihop or places like that. However, I found not just one but TWO long black hairs in my scrambled eggs. No lie. I don't have a weak stomach but I couldn't eat anything on my plate after that. I showed them the hairy eggs and no really seemed concerned. I suggested that the cook wear a hair net going forward, advice that didn't seem appreciated. I haven't been back. read more

Rude cashier and she gets away with it. There is more then one cashier and the other one is very pleasant.

Not much to look at at all. Yes it's a gas station and a local hang out. People will look at you when you walk in. The staff friendly enough. Prices were on point and the food was amazing! If you are looking go a good local eatery this is it! read more

One of Waco's best kept Secrets. I always love going here for southern style breakfast Or their famous breakfast burritos. Never really had anything bad on the menu. It's a gas station restaurant so it is what it is, but it's delicious. read more

Generous portions and good service. We like the super causal atmosphere, ok to stop in after work.

Get the chicken tender dinner! Lots of food for the money. They serve real homemade ranch dressing. Hamburger steak is delicious also. Fridays they have roast that is better than my grandmother made. read more

Just wow! Stopped in with friends and we all loved it. It really does look like a whole in the wall. I'm close to saying this is my favorite local chicken fried chicken & maybe my fav CFC from anywhere. Hubby got a CFS sandwich, which was delicious too. Friends both got burgers that were fantastic & the kids got chicken strips and mac&cheese. Sides were great too. We also shared some fried green tomatoes. It was my first time trying them, and I can't wait to go back for more! Love this place and will definitely e bring friends/family back when they're in town. read more

Not my favorite place in the world. But, I don't think they're trying to be your favorite place in the world. They're a gas station diner with a quantitative vs qualitative menu and are known by the locals for their fried cat fish. The portions are huge, the prices are cheap and the quality is medicore at best. Please enjoy this adorable picture of my boyfriend with his mountain high plate of hush puppies and cat fish, though. read more

Griffs Grill - Huge plate of fried things and original Dr. Pepper - American Near Me - Waco, Texas

Just down home good and inexpensive food. The place had plenary of walk ins. I would not have tried this except my husband insisted. I glad I did. Two big breakfast, and we paid less than $11 Was gonna go into town and just pancakes with nothing else was $11-13 read more

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BELOW LACKING= 0/10 The mashed potatoes are Hungry Jack (quick mix), the mac and cheese is Velveeta mac and cheese from the box... So its cheap, crap food. 3 reviews down you'll see a woman who described the staff as rude, and she pegged it perfectly! They gave my husband the wrong order, instead of making things right, then and there - they asked him to put his order in again, and go back to the end of the line. (A line which he'd already been in for 40 minutes.) When my husband decided against waiting and just took the food they gave him, because he was starving, he came home told me about it - I drove back with my plate and got my money back. They did nothing to reconcile the situation, and when I went in to get my money back or to get what we originally ordered they told me what they told my husband. wait. Needless to say, they won't be getting our business again. Along with the 10 other folks around here that my husband works with. read more

Looking for that greasy spoon? Here it is. The burgers are great, steak fingers are great, and the cat fish is fantastic. The reason this gets 3 stars is just the cleanliness aspect. I will however say they are friendly, and fast. Expect a wait at lunch time, as this spot is near the college and a lot of construction folks make the run here for food and more beer. It's real, it's greasy, and it's most definitely fried food at its best but that's about it. Don't go here looking for gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian options. This is the country, so bring your hat and boots. ***Bottom Line*** If you want a cheat day meal with great onion rings, a hot juicy burger, and ending in that universal feeling of a gut bomb then you've found your heaven. Again, the food is great, and everything is fine it's just a gas station and burgers so don't walk in thinking you're at a fine dining area. read more

Review in a nutshell: froo-from diners, move on! This place is only for those who love awesome food from a greasy-spoon hole in the wall and wouldnt have it any other way! Griff's sustained our family for nearly a week while we waited for our moving truck to arrive. We ate breakfast here first and were impressed with the quantity and quality of the food. This is definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of place that looked questionable to. But I could not go another day of horrible service and food from the McDonald's down the road, so we took a chance. Man, oh, man, I'm so glad we did!! I've tried a variety of things on their menu, but my favorite is the catfish. One of the staff bragged they had the best catfish in town, and let me just say - I didn't bother to try catfish anywhere else because Griff's has it nailed down! My husband's favorite is the Chopped BBQ sandwich, but we've tried the country fried steak, the philly cheesesteak, the chopped bbq plate, a couple burgers, and a plain Turkey and cheese sandwich. All of it is such great food! And the price? Unbeatable! This is our regular go-to place for meals when we don't feel like pizza or cooking. Highly recommend, but dont be expecting a 5-star restaurant by any means. Seating is cafeteria style with long tables and several 4-seater hard-bench booths (the kind you'd see at Chubbies on "Boy Meets World"). You clean up after yourself, scraping your scraps into a big trashcan and leaving your plates and utensils in a collection cart, but honestly, Griff's wouldn't be Griff's without this kind of self-service! Oh, and Friday nights? AYCE catfish for $12!!! read more

Food not bad but customer service was terrible. I've been going here for years on Friday night for all you can eat catfish. Tonight was it for me. Dishonest business! I'll give you some advice, make sure each member of your party has a separate ticket. I went with a friend for all you can eat. I only had one helping. I went to ask for a to go box for my fries and coleslaw. She demanded my ticket which I gave her. She put a giant X on it meaning I couldn't have any refills of catfish. I get that. My buddy goes up for seconds, all you can eat right? Wrong! Because they put both orders on the same ticket they refused to refill his order. Not cool since we both paid for "all you can eat." He and I tried explaining and they couldn't be less interested in giving him what he paid for. Shame on this business owner and shame on his staff that did this. We won't be back. Drove 40 miles for this mess of a business btw. read more

I had the steak finger daily special and OMG, best I've ever had and I have had steak fingers all over Texas. Their burgers are really good also. My wife got the chicken fried steak and loved it. read more