Day trip to Taylor for work and stopped by Lucky Duck Cafe for lunch. Lots of parking and very spacious inside. The place was super busy / clearly popular. We were in a large group and still got our food within 20 minutes. I got the southwest chicken sandwich and enjoyed it - pretty flavorful and good portion size. Staff were friendly. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

Most times I do pickup but today my daughter and I decided to dine in. I ordered my favorite, 3-pc catfish dinner and daughter the grilled chicken cordon Bleu sandwich. Both dishes were spot on With the fillets fried perfectly and the some of the best fries in Taylor. What we noticed most, though, was the cafe, nearly full during the lunch hour, is a quiet experience and we could actually hear the 50's music playing but not loud. Just a peaceful lunch experience with Elvis Presley in the background. Thanks again for job well done. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - 3-pc fried catfish dinner - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

I'd probably give it 4.5 stars if yelp would let me. Place is super clean and quaint to start with. It's very inviting and friendly fast service. As for the food: I got a Texas cheese steak, the steak was under seasoned and quite a bit greasier than I would have thought. Roll was toasted great, fries were nothing special. Chicken Caesar salad for my kid, chicken was a little dry, but a decent salad for the price. All in all worth the stop just remember it's a little town cafe not a high end stop. If you expect small town cafe you'll love this place. read more

My Wife, Son and I had a delicious lunch here yesterday. Once again we were HIGHLY IMPRESSED. The Catfish and Shrimp is always delicious and hot and fresh. The employees are always very kind and professional. Definitely a true Gem in the small (but ever growing) city of Taylor. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - Mini exacta. (2 catfish, 2 shrimp, fries and coleslaw) - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

You order your food at the register,find a seat and wait for your food. You're served plastic plates (not fancy)I've been here twice and both times food was great. Nothing fancy read more

Just try this place and you will keep coming back!!! What's not to love?! I love their....Everything‼ Fried shrimp and catfish dinners are so delicious, and I adore their Tartar sauce. Down home cooking explosion juicy Cheeseburgers and fries, yes! Chicken fried steak with creamy delicious gravy!!!!! Their salads are always fresh and crisp. Plus, you've gotta try their yummy desserts. Want an ice cold beer, or, a delicious glass of wine? This is the place, and their prices are very reasonable. The staff are happy and friendly which makes for a fun and relaxing place to come with your family or just by your little self read more

I love Lucky Duck Cafe! Boot scrapers outside are just the beginning of being in a smaller town practical eatery. It's counter service & they call your name when it's ready. Their catfish is amazing! Love the jalapeño hush puppies & fries are battered. My favorite is the buffalo chicken salad with blue cheese (always more than I need). I often take some home because there is so much chicken. Cute ice cream shop on the side. Always too full to get anything. read more

We enjoy the fried catfish at Lucky Duck. It is some of the best around. The hamburgers are also good, as are the French fries. Everything is well seasoned and fresh. read more

It's hit or miss for me with this place. Honestly, it's just the service. One minute I get above and beyond good customer service and the next minute it's so questionable that I don't wanna come back. IMO it just depends on who's working. The place is super clean and the food is extremely good. read more

A wonderful kitschy place to step back in time! Lucky Duck was a great meal for us after hopping around the Sweet Eats Berry Farm in Georgetown. We've been meaning to swing by and scope out Taylor with the growth of my husband's job building a new campus out here and the downtown vibes. The interior is gorgeous, a redone garage with great lighting to see Main Street traffic. My husband went for a veggie burger, I went for a seafood sampler basket and we shared the grilled zucchini! I highly recommend this side! It was so tender and seasoning is yum. Our toddler got the chicken tenders which came out piping hot and went for the fries. :) Can't go wrong with these safe staples for a hungry party. After we finished our meal, the reason for stopping by was the best. The ice cream shoppe inside is staffed by the same folks on the meal side. Pick out a bluebell ice cream scoop or two in a cup or cone and enjoy your sweet treat with the little ones! Can't wait to return when we're back around! read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - Trifecta seafood basket, grilled zucchini side (small) - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

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Catfish here is delicious! And portions are great. Catfish is crispy, the way it should be -- and often missed at most places. Also has good seasoning. Fries are battered which is the best! Always crunchy. The pie thingy was good but not five star. Simple place with fantastic catfish. I will go back and try the chicken fried steak, which also looked really good. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - Catfish basket - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

I was on a day trip, and stopped in the minute I saw it. I was so hungry! This is a casual burger joint but wow, my veggie burger and freshly made french fries were probably the best I have ever eaten. Along with a super large iced tea, of course. I got there about 11:30 a.m. and by noon, the crowd had grown. This is a popular place. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - Lucky Duck in Taylor - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

Great prices, great menu, great atmosphere. Never any leftovers. Has something for everybody. Love it here. Appreciate a place like this.

The food is good and it's a quaint little café with good prices and a staff that is focused on quality delivery of food

The food is delicious and the service is fast. I always like coming here. They also serve ice cream next door.

It was my first time coming here. The catfish is some of the best I've had. Also the southern chicken sandwich with the fried tomato was delicious. Atmosphere is laid back. Nothing fancy come as you are. I'm back today trying the shrimp PO BO'Y Highly recommend! read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - This is the Exacta meal. Soooo good - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

Best Catfish around Austin! There are many other good choices for those who don't like fish. Like enormous hamburgers and chicken tenders for the kiddos and the sides are excellent as well. read more

LOOK OUT FOR CLOSING TIME KAREN! I've been going to this chain which I'm pretty sure started off in Manor "Good Luck Grill" on FM 973 since about 2010, always had good service and good food. I've also frequented their other place "Lucky Duck" in Taylor as it's less than 10mi from my house. Maybe they had the 4th string bunch in tonight? I get there 15m after their closing time, she's calling me as I'm walking in and complaining about, "I can't close out the register until you pay". Seriously, they don't have dine in customers that are there for a little while after closing time? I'm pretty sure I was also was charged for a Tea but she said they already poured everything out, so not even a substitute drink! Jeez, I regret leaving a freaking tip. Hopefully with all the growth in Taylor we'll have some better places to dine in. read more

Every time we come here the service gets worse. No courtesy. They forgot our order and acted like it was our fault. Never apologized or did anything to make it right. The food is mediocre deep fried frozen. The ambiance is a garage. I don't know why we keep coming back except everywhere in Taylor tends to be subpar. I hope the owner sees this message and puts her staff through training on the basics of friendly customer service. read more

Food was good, service was friendly. Great small town family restaurant. We had the catfish and kiddos had the kids chicken nugget meals. All came out hot and fresh. read more

Nice place in Taylor. We road the train into Taylor and wanted to support a local restaurant. The chicken fried states had good flavor but was very tough. Overall is was fine. The French fries are absolutely the star of the meal. Crispy and flavorful. Good place but we might try a different place when in town. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak burger. Tasty but tough. Fries are stellar! - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

Nice spot in the growing metropolis of Taylor TX. It has promise. They definitely put some $$$ in the renovation of the building. But.......far from perfect. I hope they make needed adjustments. Pros: restored building is nice. Good vibe. It could be in Austin. The food was decent. Flavorful. Country-esque. Heavy. Heavy. Heavy. Chicken fried everything pickles chicken steak mushrooms green tomatoes oysters catfish zucchini etc....... Steak hoagie was decent. Again heavy. Portion size was great. You will leave full. No doubt about that. Cons: teenage staff was let's say "not enthused to help customers." Asking for a to-go container came with a sigh and eye roll. Let alone she got off her phone after 5 min of me standing there. When I paid, it was convenient that the 30% tip section of the tablet had already been selected. Nice scam. Nice try for a quick service restaurant. 30% to take my order, an attitude problem, and lack of anything. Get a life. Parents.......train your kids better please....... They suck......The signage inside stating "a bitch works here" is just distasteful for any establishment that is trying to make it. It's funny but when your staff lives by it...... get rid of the signs. Please. Grow up. Get out of the industry if that's your motto. Prices for the area are steep. I get the cost of food, overhead expenses, and making a profit. We all need to make a living. I want y'all to succeed. But for this area, $67 for a sandwich, catfish plate, side salad; and appetizer platter.......... Is a bit steep. This place could be 4.5 stars with someone who has a clue how to run a restaurant. I hope to come back and see improvements. read more

3.5... burgers good everything fried, it's exactly what it is. One of the better deals and places in town

Excellent food and service. My family enjoys eating here and the people are very friendly.

Met a business associate here for lunch on a Wednesday. Good crowd. Even better food! Best catfish and shrimp I've had in a while. Fries were on point as well. Friendly folks running the place too! Next time I'll have to try one of the sandwiches. That means I'll be back!! read more

Great place! I got the Deluxe Cheeseburger. It come topped with mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese and the best grilled onions! Fries came out hot and crispy. Sweet tea was spot on. You must order at the counter. Pick up at another counter when they call your name. If in Taylor,Tx give them a try! read more

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Very cute place. Great burger. The atmosphere was very chill and antique very clean you order your food at the counter doesn't take long to make all of their food look good. I had the mushroom and Swiss burger. It was delicious. read more

It's good eating if your stomach can tolerate a full plate of fried food . for me after eating here I feel nauseous ,weighted down and lazy asf but i can say the portions,the flavor and staff are on point every time read more

Every time I visit my family in Taylor we have to make at least one stop at the Lucky Duck Cafe. Their food is exceptional, and the staff is always very friendly, and accommodating. Very friendly atmosphere, great for family dining. Can't wait for my next visit!! read more

Stopped in for some catfish today. As another reviewer said, order at the counter and when your food's ready, they holler out your name and you go pick it up from the counter. Lucky Duck is a renovated old fashioned gas station with the garage doors and everything. It's pretty cool looking. Husband had heard their catfish is good, so we both ordered catfish, which can only be ordered fried, not grilled or blackened. Fries, hushpuppies come with the basket. I got a salad instead of fries, and they charged me $2 for a very small, small plate. The salad was fresh though, with romaine (I think), cucumber, tomato, red cabbage and carrot. My goodness the catfish was piping hot! I got 4 decent sized filets, very fresh. It was very good, didn't 'seem' greasy. It wasn't cornmeal breading, it was of the batter breading type which I do not prefer, but it was still very good. Hush puppies good, fries were amazing. The cocktail sauce was ketchup with horseradish juice - no horseradish bits whatsoever. ZERO. It was not good. Nor was the mayo with pickle relish dip. By the time I got to the last piece of fish, I started to realize how greasy it was. I finished my meal and my stomach started to hurt about 20 minutes after leaving Lucky Duck. So.....this is TMI....but neither my husband or I could make it home (a 30 minute drive) without stopping at a bathroom. I had to stop TWICE. The place was clean, bathrooms clean, noise level moderate. If you are used to fried food, and don't typically suffer any gastro disturbances from grease, this is probably a great place for you. I doubt we'll be back. read more

Lunch was great, cool place. We popped in here on a super hot day and it was nice and cool inside. Friendly staff.

There's nothing worse than putting sour expired food in your mouth. This place gave me an old piece of their Jackpot pie that was so bad it tasted like ranch dressing on chocolate pudding. I'm hoping I don't get food poisoning from this. They definitely lost my trust. So much for giving a place a second chance. read more

Lucky Duck Restaurant located across from the City of Taylor offices or across the street from St. Mary's Catholic Church on highway 79 here in Taylor Texas has absolutely delicious lunch and dinner options for you to choose from their menu!!! Their burgers and club sandwiches are wonderful and their chicken tenders and chicken fried steaks and catfish and shrimp entrees are always so mouthwatering delicious!!! Their customer service has always been very helpful and outstanding during our dining experiences!!! I highly recommend Lucky Duck for their tasty and delicious food and wonderful customer service!!! Jerry Stefek read more

We took a group of 75 people to Lucky Duck Cafe and they did a fabulous job of getting our order taken and served. The food was very good and good portions. The employees were friendly and helpful. read more

If you're passing through and contemplating having dinner here; skip this place. Food was less than mediocre and the plastic/foam utensils make for a horrible experience. The vibe was similar to a hospital dining room... upside, tea was fantastic. read more

Great local restaurant! We always get the fried catfish toes (not actual toes) and it never disappoints! Their fried green tomatoes are amazing! The restaurant is perfect for small groups or large parties. They have an ice cream parlor attached that's really cute! read more

I've been in several times and have tried several things on the menu from the burger and BLT to the fried catfish, and I've never been disappointed, food is made fresh, lots of seating and never a wait, sweet tea is good and plenty of parking outside. read more

So I discovered this place by sheer happenstance. I was working a Sunday at a construction site and our contractor needed to get some testing done and it was taking all day. The supervision of the crew bought them catfish meals at Lucky Duck. Now they thought they had enough for us all but they didn't and so I got this little catfish filet, but it was good. I found out about the restaurant and a coworker and I went. It was a really nice place and they are BUSY! Service is great and they all pass the vibe check. Now I got the catfish poboy cause I love me a poboy. Too much fish! It had THREE HUGE filets on it. I had to take a filet off... well a little hot sauce later and I destroyed it! The filets are most but they are battered and seasoned well. The fries are crispy and you get a decent amount of those! I shall have to return and try the shrimp poboy next! I give this place a 10 out of 10! I'll have to add a few pics later. To show everyone! read more

I don't no what you did to the fish but you need to u8ndo it. went 2 times in past 3 weeks fish is not near as it was breading has changed ore the cook one. read more

Catching up on my reviews and I could not forget this place. We went on a motorcycle ride out to Taylor to get a flag at one of the crafty stores and explored a bit. This place is located a bit off the main drag, it is pretty large and you order at the counter then they holler for you to come get your food when it is ready. Just went with the suggestions of the gal at the counter....fried catfish fingers, fresh and lightly breaded very good. Chicken fried chicken dinner, what is not to love. This is not a place to go and get salad. We had enough leftovers for another meal, and it was super cheap. They also have blue bell ice cream in the next room. read more

Lucky Duck Cafe - Catfish finger basket....very tasty - American Near Me - Taylor, Texas

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