I finally tried Mess Waffles in College Station after hearing so much about it, and overall I'd give it about a 7.5/10. I ordered the Upcluck and Away mac and cheese, plus a snack portion of the chicken and waffles with the maple aioli sauce. The food was definitely the highlight. The mac and cheese was really good, and that maple aioli sauce on the chicken and waffles was so good. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the portions were decent for what I ordered. I also got the banana brûlée matcha. It was good, but the matcha itself didn't taste ceremonial grade. It had a slightly chalky texture that took away from it a bit. One downside was the wait. I stood in line for about 30 minutes, which was longer than expected. Overall, the food hits, especially if you're craving something savory and indulgent, but the wait and the drink quality keep it from being a higher rating for me. I'd still come back, just maybe at a less busy time, so not the weekends at all! read more

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The food was excellent! Service was okay. They didn't give us the Wow Experience. But I would go again. It's pretty pricy. My milk was $3 read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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First time trying this place. We had a great brunch. Their French toast was super tasty and well served, but without a doubt the star of the show is the chicken and waffles. Their hot chicken is a must although the regular fried chicken is great too. The waffles are crispy and doughy at the same time, and the fresh syrup goes perfectly with both. The staff was helpful with their recommendations and quick service and the place has ample sitting inside and outside, although you might experience wait times specially during the weekends. read more

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Today is Sunday of memorial weekend and surprising there was only 2 tables so super slow but we ordered a regular (they have a snack, regular and large version) chicken and waffles with the aoli sauce and side of syrup. The perfect amount if you want to split something and not be overloaded after. Chicken was so hot and fresh and the waffle was perfect. Clean environment, nice staff, and always so good. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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Had a really good yogurt parfait! For a Saturday morning the service was very fast and place was clean! Always a great spot on century square! They also have a lot of drink options and is a solid breakfast spot! read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Parfait - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Mess Waffles is a fun, casual breakfast/brunchy place that has some yummy options. My family and I visited while moving my brother into college at Texas A&M, and I thought it was a great way to have a nice meal together to kick off the day. However, the dish I ordered wasn't my favorite. The waffle was sort of plain and I wasn't in love with the potatoes (they had a sort of chemically taste that might've come from the cooking oil used). My brother ordered their caesar salad wrap with grilled chicken. I had a bite and was honestly really impressed. If I were to return, I'd definitely order that instead of the chicken and waffles I had this time. Overall, I liked the vibe and would return if/when I find myself back in cstat. I'm just not really rushing back for the same order, though. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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Great Food, Delicious Coffee! Only downsides are limited seating, not a lot space, no kids menu (Mac & cheese is spicy for littler kids). Menu is on the pricey side but it is worth it! read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Strawberry Banana Waffles Chicken Cesar Wrap with Potato Bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

The waffles were great, crispy and soft. The chicken was also good but not great. I ordered the hot chicken but since they had two degrees hotter I didn't expect them to be this spicy (even though I like spicy, this was a bit too much for me). I didn't really understand regular vs plus for chicken & waffles but had ordered the plus and received two sauces, 3 chicken tenders, and 1 waffle. I think the regular would have been better as it was definitely a large portion (great price). The staff were nice and helpful but wish they came to see how things were while eating (it is a tip at cashier style diner). Overall nice environment and good breakfast spot. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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I thought Mess Waffles was good! The food was good, the tables were clean, and the inside was well-decorated. As with most breakfast places, you can make the same food at home. However, the "vibe" and ambiance make it an excellent choice to meet a friend for breakfast/brunch. I had the Chicken and Waffles which I've never had before and I was pleasantly surprised - I never imagined the combination between a sweet and savory food would be good. There isn't a huge amount of staff floating around but I didn't mind. I bussed my own table and filled up my water at the soda machine - there's no real need for a dedicated table staff. I'd rate it 4.5 stars if possible but chose to round down to a 4 to save my 5's for when I really had my socks knocked off! read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - The Chicken & Waffles! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Yum! I love their waffles and portion is just right. Very casual spot, and they have patio seating. The booth tables are too close together though. Service is friendly and you just order at the counter. Price is decent. I'd recommend! read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Most of my experiences have been good. I love their gluten free waffles. Today's was terrible! I am SO sick afterward. My GF waffle tasted like cardboard which was bad enough, and now a couple of hours later I am feeling so so sick. I think I definitely got glutened. Or there was something wrong with it. Maybe they didn't give me a GF one this time by mistake?? In terrible pain!! read more

My husband and I love trying new places wherever we go, and we're so glad we found Mess Waffles in College Station! We both really enjoyed our food--the chicken and waffles hit the spot--and the coffee was a great complement. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is relaxed and chilled, perfect for a casual brunch or just hanging out with good food. Definitely a spot we'd come back to next time we're in town! read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Mess Waffle Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Solid chicken and waffles plus the mac n cheese is superb. We ordered at the counter and didn't have to wait long for our meals. The restaurant is clean and well kept. I was a bit confused on whether or not we needed to clear our own table so we threw away the paper products and left the dish ware on the table. read more

Definitely a must try. Small and just right for a quick meeting, a social hangout for a catch-up or just a coffee and email morning. The food is just right and tasty. Service is counter order and sit. They will bring to you but that about it. read more

Ordered the Brisket Mac. Tasted alright, but I noticed a major issue. The brisket was sliced with the grain instead of against. Someone tell these people how to cut meat! Looked like pot roast (May have been in actuality) read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Brisket spaghetti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

mess is honestly the quintessential texas a&m brunch spot. here's a quick breakdown of my favorite menu items: chicken & waffles: - whether you get the chicken spicy or not, they come crispy, juicy, and pair excellently with the fluffy and hearty waffles. - i've tried each of the options for sauces / syrup replacements and my personal favorite is the aioli, it adds a nice tang to each bite similar to a sweet honey mustard (and if that sounds weird with waffles, just give it a shot, it cuts through the juice of the chicken and the fluff of the waffle and really ties each bite together nicely) iced coffee: - for the price, it did not taste bad at all but it was just too expensive for the portion size, in my opinion. although, i realize the price is more or less in line with other brunch spots in the area. buffalo mac & cheese: - everytime i bring my younger brother here, this is what we go for. it's a perfectly cheesy, tangy, and gently spicy mac and cheese with chicken in it. we absolutely love the choice of macaroni noodle as well as consistency of the cheese. generally, mac and cheese can mesh together as repetitive bite to bite when there isn't enough variation from bite to bite, but with the chicken, pockets of buffalo sauce, and pockets without, each bite feels fresh and definitely registers this mac as one of my favorites anywhere. note about ambiance, service, & seating: - service is consistently solid, friendly staff! - seating can get PACKED during typical brunch hours, outdoor seating is available if the weather permits but get there early if you want a good shot at getting a seat, or just wait for one to open up:) overall solid 5/5 brunch spot and my favorite that i've been to in texas tied with the breakfast klub in houston! read more

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I had to seriously consider the awarding of a second star and I've decided to do so based on cleanliness and ambiance. These are really the only positives. Staying at The George and here with my daughter for a college tour, so this place was highly rated and nearby. I'm truly shocked anyone could rate this 4 or 5 stars. The problems don't seem to just be a bad day. The food was room temp (waffle/syrup was a little cold) and honestly inedible and not worth the calories. I don't even know what to say other than it's remarkably similar to the McDonalds breakfast plate (McDonalds is better due to the pancakes). Dry/cold bacon. Eggs equivalent to free breakfast at an elementary school. These little hockey puck hash browns fried in old grease and cooled to room temp. The service was totally invisible and flippant. Never greeted. Had to wait at counter for someone to show up. Stood there with zero affect and plugged in order. Immediately left counter before I could ask for a cup for water alongside my coffee. Another customer tried to get someone's attention while they were running food and they outright ignored her. Staff members came out and refilled their own coffee cups and drinks to take them to the back but couldn't run food while it was hot. If you see my other reviews, you know it's exceedingly rare for me to give a low review. I feel it's not always fair to business owners. But someone is asleep at the wheel here. Maybe it's surviving on location and lack of competition. I really can't believe how bad the food was. I wouldn't even know how to tell them to fix it but I never even saw a staff member to ask them to heat it up. Figured that wouldn't even make a difference. Basically just lit $20 on fire and watched it burn read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - MESS Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Busy place for brunch on Saturday mornings! Has a casual vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Decently fast service, friendly staff. The meal size portion is large for the waffles. Right level of crispness and sweetness for the waffles and French toast. Comes with choice of one fruit topping. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Cookie butter waffles, vegan mac and cheese with sausage, Nutella french toast, apple pie waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Overly expensive. Mimosa tomato tomato. Disappointed the least Got the chicken sammy on level dirty which is the second level of spice, that shit had my nose running. That is NOT a level 2 spice. #meatsweats Service & Ambiance was chill tho. read more

Waffle was flat out tasteless, no sweet no salt no nada. Texture was also weird. For a company being named after it, the waffle sure did lack in everything. Chicken was okay and only reason this review doesn't have a 1 star read more

College Station may seem like it doesn't have a lot to offer but when I find places like Mess, I have hope for the city :) My boyfriend and I throughly enjoy this place each time we visit. The ONLY bad thing about this place is how small the space is :( It gets busy and packed quickly but there's not a lot of seating. How it works is: You order and pay at the counter and gamble that you'll have a seat open up or is open for you to sit once you finish ordering. They do have out door seating but that's very dependent on weather. I appreciate how they have sauces out for you to take whenever you need. their syrup comes out warm which is so soothing. Their food is all very delicious and worth the price. I actually would recommend Mess over other brunch houses. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Chicken and Waffles Regular size - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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Located at Century Square diagonally across the Zachry Engineering building at Texas A&M, this was a convenient place to grab a bite while visiting the college. You order and pay up-front, provide your table number, and they bring the food over once it's ready. We tried the Chicken & Waffles, Mess Breakfast and Chicken Tenders & Fries. All were nicely presented, portion sizes are decent, and very tasty. There is an option to make the chicken 'hot' with a specifiable degree of hotness. I tried the 'hot mess' level (second hottest level), and for someone used to spicy food, I can attest that it is actually quite hot. There is a garage with free parking for Century Square near the Star Cinema Grill. Note that this place is open at 8am for breakfast and closes at 2pm. read more

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Gave this place a try after looking for a brunch spot. This place did not disappoint. We all left full and happy! Everything we ordered came out promptly and correct. I did have to ask for a side of maple syrup. They brought it out right away. Great value for its price. I will come here again. read more

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Dang this place is GOOD! -- end of review! JK I really liked it and so did my wife. Most of the things on the menu have a kick of spice, so you may be disinclined by that alone, but I found myself liking it a lot more because of that! I had the chicken and waffles with medium spice. It was enjoyable and delicious. I also threw on some spicey honey sauce and it was a very good choice. My wife complimented the side of bacon because she felt it was a good portion of bacon for the price. Happy wife, happy life. We both had coffees and it was really good! The service was great, no complaints there! We were the first ones here right when they opened and slowly some others started showing up. But there for a while it was all ours. We sat outside and enjoyed the view (pics attached). It was a very calming environment and just what we needed to get a break from our hectic routines. We'll be back for sure and maybe I'll try the California Reaper spice next time. read more

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A go up and order restaurant. Not much ambiance, fairly simple place. Food is decent - waffles were great, eggs not so good, potatoes are fried and very greasy. Food was delivered as it's ready, so our party received meals one at a time with one meal coming very late. They assign tables when you pay - was a little unorganized - the party of 4 that was right in front of us was placed at their biggest table while our party of 6 was forced to split up. Would be better on busy days to have someone walking thru the line to help assign tables. Not recommended for brunch or if you're looking for a nicer experience. read more

Jordan and I visited MESS with a couple of friends. Firstly, the location was easy to find. It's right there along with the other shops. You may or may not have to pay for parking. We visited the establishment on the weekend, so it was quite crowded. Because it was our first time, we asked our friends for recommendations. We ordered the Chicken & Waffles (Snack and Regular) with Maple Aioli. We subbed the Regular with Hot Chicken. Our friends ordered the Up, Cluck & Away and the Nutella Waffles, among other items. I personally didn't enjoy eating at MESS. My waffles (the Hot Chicken & Waffles Regular with Maple Aioli) were fairly soft. Meanwhile, Jordan's (the Chicken & Waffles Snack) was crispy. The Hot Chicken was also not spicy, which was something I expected from Hot Chicken and something the staff mentioned. As for Jordan, he really enjoyed his Chicken & Waffles Snack Size. The Nutella Waffles were pretty good and sweet, if that's something you'd enjoy for brunch. Overall, I haven't been willing to revisit but will one day in the near future. The taste of the food is a 3/5 for me, but because of how nice and attentive the staff members were, I'm giving the total a 4/5. read more

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Food is good. Never a question. But operationally so inefficient. Sunday Brunch-- prime time! 11am and there is a line out the door-- great sign for the business, right? Yet, there are 12(!) tables empty inside and outside. How is that possible? Because the ordering process is so incredibly slow and inefficient. You must know this before going and be prepared for a pointless wait at "peak" times. read more

ONE WORD ... FUEGO!!! Small in space, big in FLAVOR! MESS itself is fairly small, however the goodness coming out of the kitchen was worth the wait. Ordering maybe took 15-20mins, however don't let the wait time discourage you. Decently priced, bang for your buck, MESS is a solid morning brunch vibe. With it being literally across the street from A&M, you'll wrestle with locals & college students for your place in line. Cookie Butter French Toast is huge, the Cookie Butter sauce sets this French toast off .. topped with strawberries & banana's it's definitely a must try. If passing through College Station add MESS to your list! read more

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Came here for the first time with my wife. We ordered the chicken and waffles (huge and delicious especially with the sauces), nutella french toast (packed with diabetes goodness), and Anita's toast (almond butter, avocado, egg, and turkey bacon...doesn't look super delicious, but it is weirdly delicious). The staff is friendly and fast. He recommended everything we ordered and it was all delicious. Parking is huge, but you have to pay. read more

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Maybe you need to have bougie taste buds to eat here. The food looks so wonderful but I'm just a normal southern woman and I was very unimpressed. I hate wasting money and wasting food and I feel like I did both here. (I even asked a neighboring table of new visitors and they agreed...so not just me). The potato bites taste like they are fried in fish grease, but they do not serve fish. And the syrup taste like it must be infused with something. The eggs were not cooked enough for me. We ate outdoors and that was very pleasant. The workers were nice and working efficiently. The beverage area was clean and plentiful. The bathrooms were clean but the hand dryer is not very efficient. read more

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A College Station staple!! The line was very long but worth the wait. I love how many options they have here - waffles, french toast, mac and cheese, burgers, you can't really go wrong with anything. Also the prices are pretty affordable. Plus they are super accommodating with vegan options. The vegan mac and cheese was very tasty. Could not tell it was not real cheese at all. The apple pie waffle was so delicious, each bite was amazing. The waffle itself was crispy and the apples on top were cooked to perfection and the whipped cream only added to the depth. I also love how you can get things in snack size so you can try more options. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - vegan Original Gourmet Mac and Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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I can't believe I haven't left a review yet! This is one of my fave spots in BCS. Never had a complaint! I've dined on the patio and ordered curbside pickup for yummy brunch at home. Packaged well and still yummy up to half an hour later. I'll keep it short and use this space to let folks know that the parking garage is where the free parking is. Don't be deterred by the paid spots up close. You probably need to walk a little before and after stuffing yourself with all the yummy goodness anyway. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Hot mess. Those potatoes are BOMB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

The display of the food was beautiful and the chicken and waffles were pretty good. I would not recommend getting the Nutella French Toast though. Although it looked very pretty, it wasn't much of french toast at all. It was more like a thick cut of french bread with a bunch of whipped cream, Nutella, strawberries, and bananas on it. It wasn't like it tasted bad, but it just wasn't what I was expecting and wasn't much of a french toast. For the price point of the food, I was expecting a bit more. I have heard good things about this place though, so I may have to come back and try something else! read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Chicken and Waffles with Side Potato Bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

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Upon a second return visit to MESS, one thing is evident- the location is incredibly popular to the point where once I got in line (sometime around 10:30 am), I only was able to sit down around 11:20 am. Granted, this was Labor Day, so it isn't unexpected for there to be a massive line on a holiday, but it is clear that if you arrive well after their opening time of 8 am on a Monday, you had better be prepared to wait. Consider bringing an umbrella to block the sun. Regardless, the service was still in full force and working tremendously hard, cleaning table, and attempting to get people in and seated as fast as possible. Around 11:35 I finally got my food (even on such a busy day- again, very rapid service.) and it was plated beautifully (pictured below). The Original French Toast was fried, in a word, perfectly, made with Challah bread instead of a more expected sort of white bread, which makes it so much more interesting, texture wise, rather than what is normally used. It was plated with delicious (seemingly) homemade whipped cream, strawberries, all finished off with an absolutely amazing maple syrup that pairs very well with the whipped cream. As a side note, I ordered fresh squeezed orange juice, which was absolutely fantastic and worth it, pairing wonderfully with the French toast and potato bites. Speaking of Potato bites, I actually got those in order to balance out the sweetness of the French toast, and it did that very well- and more. The outside has this fantastic and distinct crust, coming fresh out of the kitchen, firm and crunchy- like a much higher end hash brown. The insides were also seasoned, and tasted amazing- I wasn't expecting them to be anything special, and yet, MESS has proved me wrong once again. Overall, I can definitely say that this is the best French toast I have ever eaten, and I highly recommend ordering such if you ever come. I look forwards to coming back again sometime soon to try the Hot Chicken Sandwich. Thanks again MESS, you're definitely a staple here to stay! read more

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I came here 3 times before actually trying it but decided not to stay because the lines were CRAZY. So be prepared to wait if you choose this place when it's during peak hours! I ordered the Cookie Butter Waffles and they were DELICIOUS. This place is hyped up a lot but the food was indeed really good and the long lines were the only con for me. Highly recommend when in CSTAT read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Cookie Butter Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

Yummy food, great ambiance. Service was okay, nothing to write home about. But the food was pretty great

As any TAMU or UT alum will tell you, the Bryan-College Station (BCS) area is very different from Austin in just about every respect, including food and culture. Mess, located in Century Square--the only place in College Station that charges for parking, at $2.50/hr--is probably the closest one will find to bougie brunch in BCS. Waffles, strawberries, and avocados abound on its menu. The egg sandwich here is cheekily described as, "with fried chicken add-on." It's not a terribly complex affair: brioche, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, carmelized onion confit, and some variation of creamy sirracha described as "Combeback Sauce." Honestly, I would've preferred to have paired this egg sandwich with their avocado mash, but this was my first time here and I felt compelled go with the Nashville Hot Fried Chicken. After some convincing on my part that, no really, I can handle heat, we went with the second-highest heat option for the Nashville Hot. The result was a large and overly fulfilling sandwich. The chicken breast had plenty of kick to it--a bit more vinegary than I expected--and was juicy and moist. The soft scrambled eggs soaked up a lot of the heat, as did my bottle of Topo Chico. It would not be my normal order if I visited Mess regularly, but as far as exercises in excess go, this was pretty good. Combined with the considerate service--thanks to the staff for tolerating my request to shoot the sandwich and wrap it up to go--I'd definitely visit frequently if I could. Just make sure that you go with friend(s) so you can split the cost of the absolutely extortionary parking fees. There's no way to avoid the parking when going to Mess unfortunately, which is why I've lowered it to 4-stars. read more

Mess Waffles, Etc. - Egg Sandwich with Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Add-On - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - College Station, Texas

These guys are always awesome! Food, service and decor are excellent! The only downside is eating outside. They do have a covered outside space, but bugs and birds still seem to get in there! If they can fix that then things would be perfect! read more

Food was overpriced, not that great, ambiance was kinda cool but very fast food feeling instead of a nice brunch place that the price might suggest. Service was good, but it's also a counter instead of a server. read more

Decent fast casual breakfast place near the campus. Based solely on the food photos, you might assume this is a nicer casual breakfast place but you order in line and then make your way to your table. When we first came to CS from out of town, this caught me off guard/by surprise as I was hoping to find a bit more upscale brunch place. This isn't it. BUT it is a decent breakfast place. Its clearly a place that students love & you'll often find the line out the door! The chicken and waffles were a bit overcooked during my visit but hubs loved his waffle plate. Are there better CnW's out there? Yes. Are you going to find them in CSB? Maybe. Is this a decent place to eat? Yes, when the students are out of town :) read more