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    Josephine's Kitchen

    4.3 (476 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Indiana J.

    We had good food here and were seated quickly. The portion sizes were large. I had the chilaquiles and it could have fed 3 ppl. My niece had the kids pancakes and she also had a good sized portion. The matcha was very tasty. The parking lot is small so plan accordingly. Would definitely return to try other things.

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    Stacie B.

    This spot must be for tourist solely. It popularity is not even with the food they serve. Upon arrival we were told we had a 20 minute wait which was fine. The service was okay - server was busy so we had to wait a little to order. Unfortunately our was incorrect so when we had to correct it took a long time.

    Amy D.

    Can accommodate large parties. Fairly busy at brunch times thus making wait times long. All food and coffees are great! Will definitely return for brunch.

    Chilaquiles
    Brittany A.

    My absolute fave spot for breakfast on SPI! They have the best chilaquiles I've ever had and super tasty lattes. This is a must stop for me when I visit SPI.

    The biscuits and gravy
    August M.

    The service was great the mocha had a lot of flavor profiles that made it better then I expected and the biscuits and gravy the first but it melted in my mouth the gravy was more peppery then usual and the decorations gave of a Texas food restaurant

    Chilaquiles rojos
    Kristell B.

    Came for brunch on a Sunday. Our group was quickly sat outside. Food was good and so was the iced coffee. Their juice menu is really good too... didn't get a pic of that.

    Laura C.

    We stopped by Josephine's Kitchen on our last day at SPI after seeing all the buzz on social media. The place was packed, but we were lucky enough to get seated right away. The menu had plenty of tempting options, but my husband and I both went with the chicken and waffles and added a side of hash browns. We couldn't resist also ordering the pancakes to try. We each had an iced coffee to go with our meal, and it was delicious. The chicken and waffles did not disappoint crispy, flavorful, and a generous portion. The pancakes were fluffy and tasty too, but after digging into the main dish, we ended up boxing most of them to go. The food took a little while to come out, but considering it was a full house, that was expected. Overall, it was worth the stop and definitely lived up to the hype!

    Not one berry in the crepe...

    We were a party of eight. Service was good and everyone enjoyed their breakfast ... except me I ordered crepes because of the discription " stuffed with a medley of berries" I got two crepes with a banana and Nutella and one small strawberry sliced atop. The chief needs to honor the menu

    Avocado toast with poached eggs and hash browns. Delicious!
    Casey T.

    The food here is so good and the coffee is delicious. Prices are reasonable and we will definitely be back when in South Padre.

    Kristal O.

    It gets PACKED so be prepared. But worth it Large menu but so good, we went for breakfast and got the ham egg sandwich (HUGE) and some platter pictured and it was gobbled up. In fact, that's why I don't have a picture of the ham and egg sandwich because I just dive right in Ambiance is classic diner - loud, packed in, but everyone is happy

    Ranchero omelet
    Pedro R.

    I had the ranchero omelet. It was amazing, soo good! My coffee cup was huge so it was perfect. No more asking for refills constantly lol We got seated quickly. Coffee was hot and delicious

    Josephine's breakfast sampler (eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, hash browns and pancakes)
    Yolanda T.

    This was my first time on South Padre Island. We decided to eat breakfast at Josephine's Kitchen. The place was packed so we expected a wait; not too bad maybe 20mins and they text you when your table is ready. The wait staff was attentive and quick to turnover and clean tables. They have a good selection of American and Tex Mex options. We decided on your standard American breakfast. Everything was freshly prepared. The restaurant has a good selection of flavored Mimosas. And did I mention you get a complimentary pic and you can also purchase a framed souvenir pic as well. Next time I'll try a more Tex Mex breakfast option.

    Popeyes omelette

    The food was delicious and good portion. Service speedy the greeter should smile. The Ambiance was perfect for a rainy day at spi. Good music not blaring loud . I love the decor seemed clean Very quaint vs party beach side

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    2 months ago

    Josephine's was a great find. Good food, good prices, great staff. Quick service with quality product

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    45ish minute wait time for chicken smothered in oil . Water had to be from an old filtration system too

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    4 months ago

    Had a great experience at breakfast this morning! The food was on point!!!! The shrimp and grits was delicious.

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    Excellent breakfast. Attentive service. The most amazing fresh squeezed orange juice!

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    Got here after searching for the best coffee shop on SPI to sit, read, and enjoy a serious cup of…read morecoffee. The search sent me to Karma, which was packed and loud, so I wandered over to Milo's instead. What a find. Milo's is a small, charming mom-and-pop shop where I may have found the best coffee I've had in Texas. And I say that as a daily coffee drinker and unapologetic coffee snob. Perfect cappuccino. Then an extraordinary coconut-infused cold brew "Aerocano"--worth the trip by itself. I came for one coffee and stayed for another. I only tried the coffee, although the food coming out looked delicious. The ambiance is charming, the service phenomenal, and the owners are lovely people who actually want to talk coffee. Don't come expecting the usual anonymous coffee-shop experience. Come to linger, talk coffee, meet the owners--and apparently talk surfing, because, yes, they surf. This is what a coffee house should be. I left genuinely and pleasantly surprised. Five stars. And it kicks Starbucks' ass.

    Came here by chance needing a morning coffee after walking the beach.. had a lavender latte which…read morewas delicious,& not too sweet! Service was great; I believe I interacted with the owners today, & both were gracious and welcoming from the minute I walked in..they even offered me a complimentary water when they saw me outside melting from my walk! I love when a business personalizes your experience and they did just that! Recommend!

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    Iced Latte and Boba Tea.

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
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    Came here because the coffee looks amazing and it did not disappoint!…read more The latte and cappuccinos look visually appealing but if you're looking for a real cappuccino this might not be for you. It definitely seems like they just put a bunch of foam on top but it still tasted good. The waffle is also crispy and fluffy. The salon lox bagel is also so pretty but the large onion slices were too much. Service was great and they do get really busy.

    During a quick weekend getaway to South Padre Island, I treated myself to brunch at Yummies Bistro…read moreafter seeing all the raving reviews online and it did live up to the hype. I arrived around 10:30am on a Friday, and although the restaurant was packed, was seated immediately at the bar. Our server greeted me promptly, took my drink order, and returned with my Spanish Macchiato. It was easily the highlight of the meal--absolutely five-star worthy. Not only was it Instagram-worthy, but it tasted just as good as it looked. Creamy, rich, and infused with notes of Mexican chocolate and cinnamon, it was one of the best specialty coffees I've had in a while and the artistry was incredible. For brunch, I ordered the CLEO (a lox bagel with egg) and the SPI Breakfast Platter. The CLEO had great flavors--the smoked salmon was fresh. My biggest critique was that the soft bagel, warm egg, and lox lacked a bit of textural contrast. Even so, the individual components were delicious. The SPI Breakfast Platter was hearty, well-executed, and exactly what you'd hope for from a classic breakfast. I'd love to come back the next time I'm in South Padre and try their lunch menu, the dessert case was very enticing.

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    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.

    The food was good and the drinks strong but the attitude of the staff was awful. The purple hair…read moregirl at the front was rude when speaking to us and our waiter Leo was never around we had to ask for help from other waiters. Its a pretty place but needs to do better.

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