We were mislead by several reviews and stopped by this place while in the area. The food makes foodservice fare seem like sustainable organic cuisine. The omelette was essentially a malformed puck of scrambled eggs and canned ingredients. The "home fries" were effectively rehydrated factory byproduct. The bacon was simply inedible. Suet? Soy? We could not tell. In fact, we ate one strip of bacon not because we wanted to, but rather because we were trying to discern its origin. The prices are not "right." They are obscene. As two adults and a six-year-old we ran up a $40 tab- for food that should be used in a future episode of "Scared Straight." As a restaurant or coffee shop, Howard's is a window to the not-so-distant past when cheap industrial food was desirable. The staff are friendly. It must be the lack of pressure from repeat customers. read more

We always enjoy coming here for breakfast. I'm giving a general good review for their coffee, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and waffles. That's all i can comment on bc that's all I've tried. I enjoyed the tri tip breakfast but my husband would pass on it next time; but personally I think he just didn't enjoy medium rare - should have went with medium. My son loves the hot chocolate no matter what time of year it is. We come every chance we get! Love Mary the waitress too! read more

I really wanted to like this place. I love eating at local diners vs. chain restaurants. However, this place is tired and could really use the help of that restaurant take over show. Old furnishings - didn't even feel clean. Restroom was okay. Food was poor and all I ordered was a veggie omelette - how do you mess this up? Start by using processed swiss cheese. I usually order swiss cheese to avoid the process cheese that some diners use. Nope, two nice squares were affixed to the top of my egg. Their home fries were tired. They tasted like they had sat around for a long time. We were there at 7 pm - could they have been there since breakfast?? Pricing over priced for what they were serving. Service slow. I had to ask twice for salsa. When I got some it was in a small plastic cup - possibly a tablespoon. There is an IHOP just down the street - I hate to think that this may be a better option. read more

I have drove over to Howards 3 times. The last 2 times there were no cars in the parking lot and the place was barely lit inside...and we could see no one inside eating....so my boys asked me not to go in. I find it weird....last night I did see a woman inside behind a counter just staring outside, she had light colored hair. My boys again asked me to drive away. We were there at 6 PM on a Thursday...should have been someone there eating. Just really strange...I dont know if we will go by again...I noticed there are not many new posts...did the place change hands...??? Giving them 3 stars so I can post this without hurting their rating. Welcome to the TwilightZone.... read more

Tried this place for the 1st time today. We went here because the 1st place we went (Huff's in LB) . Howard's is a typical old school diner. The waitress was nice. The food was just OK. The prices are way to high for the amount and quality of food that you get. I think that if the portions were bigger or the prices were cheaper I would have given this place a 3. I had the Beef Eater with fries, which was OK. My wife had the Monte Christo which see said was good. My son had the Chili Bowl and said it was not good and it tasted like canned Chili. read more

I passed by Howard's many times and always wanted to give it a try. Last Friday I did and I'm sad to say I was very disappointed. I ordered just a simple veggie burger and a side salad and it cost 10.00 !!!!! Usually that wouldn't bother me if it was somewhat of the same burger that volcano burger serves with at least a side salad that has the color green. Instead the salad was the white part of the lettuce and half of a slice of tomatoes that didn't even taste fresh. The burger was on two pieces of cheap sandwich bread and the veggie burger looked like it was morning star that was microwaved to long. Lets just say never again I should have gone to kapows next door know that's good food. I gave it two stars cause the place was cool. If you think I'm exaggerating then look at the picture read more

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Love this place. It has the feel of an old time Country Kitchen. The owners and staff are super friendly too. Vast menu of items to choose from. It can be a little pricey depending on what you get, but still love it! Their breakfast is fantastic too. read more

Good food, good coffee, service was great but there was only 2 other people there @ 1030am lol, a lil pricey, have to try out rest of menu before giving higher rating. Hope you enjoy! read more

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This is my go to breakfast place if I want good old fashion corn beef has and eggs. No frills or fuss. It's a solid breakfast place. It's got the old fifties decor and a counter you can eat at. Most of the breakfast plates come with your choice of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, fruit, or sliced tomatoes AS WELL AS your choice of hash or country potatoes. The service can be slow but not inattentive. I can come and have a quick breakfast in under an hour (depending on my entree choice) or a nice long leisurely meal while reading the entire Sunday paper. They are busier in the early mornings but by mid morning the regulars have come and gone and there's plenty of parking and tables. read more

Just as the rating says "A-OK". Went here for breakfast and the food was good and cooked well. Service was ok. Prices seemed a $1-$2 more than other "burger joint" style restaurants. If I pay an extra buck or two I expect something special for my money...excellent seasoning or the best service ever or something. I thought the food and service were very average so no need to charge more. If the prices were more affordable I'd raise them up a star. Otherwise, a good place to fill your belly if you are in the area and in the mood for this type of food. read more

Howard's holds up! My favorite coffee shop. What can I say I love my 70's decor. I always feel this place should be a lot more crowded than it is. Ihop down the street is always packed. If they only knew the little gem if a diner down the street ihop "to the toilet" would be out of business. read more

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. Like most of the reviews here, I've been driving past this place for many years now, and decided to take my wife in. Entering is a little freaky... it's almost like going into a time machine back to 1982. For the most part, it's pretty endearing, but the place definitely needs a little TLC. But the food is great! It totally walks all over the chain across the street.... not to mention that the coffee actually tastes good. It's a little more expensive than the chain across the street, but you're supporting a local business with superior food... so you feel like the money is well spent. We will happily go back. read more

The service is 5 star! I didn't read the reviews because this place is within walking distance and I have been curious to check it out. I should have looked at the menu pictures I would have realized the food is wayyyy over priced for the portions and taste so I give 0 stars for value and 3 stars on taste. The workers were so friendly you don't feel like you got the short end of the stick until you get home and realized you payed $40 for 3 people to eat breakfast and my wife had 1 pancake and a coffee (seriously you can order 1 pancake here) I don't see my self going back especially with country cafe and Ihop less than a block away read more

Stopped to have a quick breakfast with my kids. Hot cakes we fantastic and the service was amazing.

Special request/substitutions are no problem. I like raw bell peppers instead of potato's. Tuesday, Friday & Sunday morning's are best as Cassandra & Vivian are outstanding servers. Large restaurant that always has seats available with more than adequate parking. Food prep is good to excellent. read more

Honestly. Ive had some bad meals, but this was absolutely the worst I've had. The meal i had was definitely from canned meat, you can taste the preservatives, the fat was hard, and you can tell it's just a lazy way of making a proper breakfast. My girlfriend got something simple as chorizo omelette. What we got? It was a patty that had the texture of tofu with 70% scrambled eggs and 30%chorizo. It was like leftovers put through a blender and cooked into a block, sprinkled with cheese. It's priced high too. Run, just run. read more

Howard's great diner with unique selections like the chili verde omelette, very good! I like the corn beef hash too!

Cheap prices for late breakfast cant get any better around Cypress! Definitely better than the usual Ihop and Dennys, or its always good to try something different around the city. The french toast was delicious and food usually comes with homemade salsa that adds something different to the normal Sunday brunch! read more

I really like this place! Granted, I don't come here often but when I do, I always enjoy it. They're friendly and the food is solid. I come here for their breakfast and they usually have some kind of awesome breakfast deal painted on the window. The interior is cozy and always makes me feel like I'm at a genuine diner. Like one of those places in movies where the main character goes to eat breakfast, read the morning paper and is on a first name basis with the waitress. If you want to skip out on the cheap tasting food at IHOP or Norms to get something that's more homemade, definitely try this place out. read more

Nice neighborhood coffee shop. Great breakfast plates and nice atmosphere to chill on a Sunday morning. Clean place and friendly staff. read more

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Checked them out on yelp and the stars weren't all there but went anyway for breakfast. The food was good and the service was too. Not sure about the neg input but I had a great experience there. It was clean, staff was nice and funny. Def recommend. read more

Okay so I'm giving the 2 stars only for the good service. Otherwise I would give it a one. The food was small portions and not very good I'd compare it to McDonalds it taste. But the price is what really blew me away WAY TOO expensive. read more

Great little place for breakfast and hamburgers! The ambience feels like a throwback to the 60s or something, and the service is amazing. read more

This place was definitely the worst place I have eaten in years. Lifeless un- refreshed extremely overpriced and marginal quality. I wanted a Monte Cristo sandwich and soup, but I refused to pay 18.50 for a diner entree. I got a bacon cheeseburger burger and salad for $13.50. That price sucked too. Hamburger Patty was like a frozen and fried hockey puck. I wished I had simply gone to any Greek burger place on Earth. Two burger plates and two sodas was $35 and change. Mortifying experience. Do not recommend and will never return. Beware. read more

This was our first time there. Vivian was our waitress and she was so great! The atmosphere was like having breakfast with family. Really glad we finally went in the front door read more

Absolutely one of the worst breakfasts I've ever had! The food came out super quick, but tasted awful! The waitress was a little scary! Won't be back! It was depressing! Couldn't wait to get out of there! read more

My fiance and I love this place. We are beginning to become regulars now. The food is good, not fine dining but good old fashion diner style comfort food. You don't diet at this place. Despite not really liking the coffee, we love the staff and the food doesn't disappoint. Try the pancakes and home fries! read more

This place is down the block from my house and it's our go-to spot for my wife and I when we want a quiet place to talk and have Breakfast or Lunch. The staff is friendly and the food is good. Nothing fancy, just good food and good people. Be sure to check out the daily specials when you come inside. Plenty of parking and never a wait to be seated. read more

I love this place. It's another easy option when I don't feel like cooking or just craving some Thai food. It's a walking distance from my house, the food is good and always fresh, and the people are very friendly too. I usually order take out, but I've also eaten in. So either way, it's always great. read more

It was no big deal at all. At all. I'm giving two stars because the prices were so not up to par with the quality/taste of the food. If they lowered to say, Denny's pricing then we have something but it's a bit on the higher end for, dare is say, food that barely levels with something like Denny's. And I'm not even a huge advocate of Denny's. read more

Food was meh, ok. Over priced for what you get. Especially since they have no problem cooking your food in the microwave , literally right in front of you. Ihop down the street was better than this...and cheaper. I live close and really wanted a great breakfast place besides my regulars. Disappointed. read more

to my astonishment there is somewhere outside of hawaii where you can order a portuguese sausage for breakfast. it wasnt too great, tasted more like a sour kielbasa than the real thing...but i guess they get points just for having it. anywho, food here is maybe one step, i mean baby step above food at dennys. they have alot to offer however quantity rarely surpasses quality. not really much to say about this place except that i never really noticed this place until i yelped "breakfast" near cypress. truth is, its overlooked for a reason... howards isnt horrible but its far from fantastic. read more

-I came here at 7 in the morning on a Thursday for breakfast because my fridge was empty and I'm too lazy to go tot the market -A couple people on here comment that the interior is outdated and hokey, but that's why I like it! I feel like I'm in a real mom & pop diner. -There was two tables with old people sitting down and they were yelling across the restaurant to each other and having a full on conversation... it was very disruptive and annoying, but I can't hold the restaurant responsible for that (why didn't those dumb people just sit at the same table let alone the same side of the restaurant! :p) - The food was pretty good and extremely filling. I had the Canadian bacon and eggs plate with a side of pancakes. - When I ordered a cup of coffee, the waitress returned regularly to refill my cup so it was never empty - The waitress was super friendly and attentive -The kitchen was super fast and had my food done so quickly that I didn't even have time to read my newspaper :) * I will be back! read more

I walked over to Howard's with a friend of mine on a Saturday morning...the place is small & prices are very cheap. We ordered french toast with eggs, bacon, hash browns, & a side of biscuits & gravy. The breakfast wasn't so great in my opinion. The biscuits were kinda on the stale side...& they served the gravy on the side in a little dipping cup as well as the ketchup which I hate!! I don't know about you but I like to take charge with the ketchup bottle & put as much as my heart desires... I don't like the fact that I had to keep asking for kethchup...The food was sub-par ..nothing to brag about..which sucks because it is literally walking distance so I was hoping it would be good so I could have a hangover breakfast spot oh well...maybe the next time I move I will get lucky.... read more

Nice quiet place good priecs and food, the service is great with a large menu to choose from with breakfast served all day.

This Place is disgusting!!! I was raised in Cypress and had never been here. My wife and I went at 10:30 this am and I ordered breakfast and she ordered a sandwich. I took two bites and left the rest. The sausage was spoiled, eggs burnt, gravy was like paste (taste and consistency). The waitress walked by not even looking and asked if all was ok? I replied Im not eating this it doesn't agree with me but never responded. Upon leaving we found we were overcharged. The breakfast was supposed to be $6.75 and the sandwich was supposed be $6.99. We were charged $32.00 for the worst meal I think Ive ever had at a restaurant. My wife has been ill all afternoon as well. My advise..... RUN LIKE CRAZY!!!! if you are even thinking of getting a decent meal. read more

I've been here a couple times because I used to get math tutoring which is in the same strip mall right there. One day I was so hungry and I just could not wait to drive somewhere else. The place was packed at 7pm on a Wednesday night, but I was seated immediately (yay, I got lucky). The place is cozy but everything looks kinda retro and worn, but it's not dirty at all. Service was okay. It was kinda slow. I usually know almost right away what I'm craving and can usually decide in minutes what I want to eat... even though I was painfully hungry I told my waitress I needed another minute which turned into 20. That only really, really bothered me because I was so hungry. Otherwise I don't really care. I ended up staying in the "safe zone" and getting a burger (because I was 50/50 with picking a burger or a burrito). EXTREMELY TASTY! I was so surprised and their ability to make a decent burger. I'm not sure what I was expecting... but it was a decent size, and it just had an original flavor to it. I paid extra to get avocado on top of the bacon and cheese and I actually got almost an entire avocado on there! That was awesome because usually you pay a bunch of money for a few dinky slices. Not here - I got me some fresh, creamy avocado. The bacon was crispy which is a plus for me, I hate fatty meat/texture. The bread almost felt like a buttered roll to me. It was soft and warm when I got it. The french fries were also fresh. I had ranch to dip them in, but I could have survived without it. Some fries can't go without dipping sauce but these can stand on their own. On another occasion I came here with my dad and I got the same burger. It was just as good as the first one. My dad got breakfast (eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, pancakes) and from what I could tell it looked delicious. He devoured it pretty fast and that pretty much speaks for itself. Anyway, the price that I paid for my meal was average and I left completely satisfied when I went the first time. I'm glad I made the decision to come here when I was so hungry. I took a risk and it could have been baaaddddd news if I didn't get something good. We all know how that goes, right? Lol. read more

Burnt hashbrowns and a very small portion of mushy corned beef hash for $10. Should have went elsewhere. Ihop was across the street... should have gone there. read more

Cute, homey, wood cottage place to have a late breakfast; I had the huevos rancheros and my husband had the chorizo omelet. He really liked his dish and mine was good as well. Instead of rice and beans, I asked for hash browns instead. Only thing I would say needed to be improved was the service. While they were good about filling up my coffee, they weren't around for me to ask for more napkins or hot sauce, so I just ate my meal without the spice and made extra sure not make a mess! It was ok, nothing special. read more

We were very disappointed. Price is too high for what quality is offered. We believe that great food should come with a higher price if excellent. This isnt the case here. We ordered the tri tp breakfast. It tasted like thin carne asada that was chewy. One egg was overcooked and the french toast had zero flavor. We ordered 1 slice and couldnt finish half of one. We ordered the biscuts and gravy and i have never had gravy that had almost no flavor. Which puzzled me to no end. The biscuts were fluffy and soft though. Nearly $60 for a breakfast that was so disappointing we had to find something else to eat afterwards. We are very open minded and love trying new places. We won't be going back. The one positive about this place is that the waitress is excellent! Very attentive. We tipoed her well despite the food. read more