Our family was in town for a short time, and passed Pappy's on our way to the hotel. There were 4 of us eating dinner on a Wednesday night around 8:00. Our waiter was Terry & he was FABULOUS! I don't believe that I have ever had a better waiter! Everything we ordered was superb! He even brought a sundae for the kids to split "because they were so good"! lol Our drinks were never empty & we never lacked for anything. The chicken strip meal that my son ordered was huge! The enchiladas that my husband ordered were on point! Literally everything was delicious. My kids wanted to go back for lunch the next day. The menu has a wide variety, surely enough to please any group of people. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely go back! read more

I've eaten there in person and I've gotten stuff to go because it's close to me. it's okay , I've haven't had anything on their menu that I recall that's outstanding. read more

Best Scorpion Tails in town. It was my birthday Brought Family & will return again soon. All food was warm and served according to everyone order. Good experience! Prices right! read more

Slow service and cold food. I had the chicken tender platter and it was almost if they had reheated them. The waitress never checked back. Very disappointing. We have been coming here for years, but I think this was the last time read more

Doesn't take the void of the Mason Jar but a close second. Comfort food for sure and nice bar area.

The best American food for this type of cuisine in Houston. I brought my parents here for the first time and they are very picky people does it matter if it's a fancy restaurant or not and they both loved it so much because they came back two days later. The catfish is so good! Everything here is really heavy so catfish is nice ! but it's done well not overly salty or buttery. I know what I'm coming to eat when I come here. People are friendly which is a big plus and the fried mushrooms are so hot crispy and juicy!! read more

Pappy's Cafe - Catfish and shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We love their food and try to always make it for the day they make poblano soup! So amazing and we get the tacos or burrito with poblano soup over the top and a side of the soup itself. So amazing! Everything I have had there has been delicious! read more

The bacon burger amazing also staff was so kind and it tastes really good try the bacon burger to also the place was really clean!

Old school goodness in a new location! The soup and sandwich combo always hits the spot! read more

Pappy's Cafe - Club Sandwich and Potato Soup combo! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food with cozy mood. I didn't drink alchole but this restaurant has nice bar with drinks. And service was good. read more

Pappy's Cafe - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

For me, this is a hinge it's has consistently excellent food. The menu has a great variety. The ambience is really good, and we love to treat ourselves at Pappys Café. read more

We've been coming here for over a decade, before & after the location change. It's just hands down, good, filling country food. Is it fancy? No but the salads are fresh, anything fried is perfection and the service is truly Texas friendly. read more

My family and I have been coming here for years and usually order chicken fried steak or the chicken tender basket. I decided to try the meatloaf special and unfortunately wasn't too fond of it. I was expecting a hearty ground beef serving but instead it was more of like a soft paste with gravy. I'm still rating 5 stars bc I'm usually always satisfied when I order my go tos. read more

Pappy's Cafe - Meatloaf - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food and drinks were great! The place is comfortable and inviting and the service was friendly! It's a great place to go for an affordable meal. Definitely be back. read more

We make a point of going to this restaurant anytime we are in Houston. The food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend!

At first I thought, new location maybe a new menu, but they kept it original. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed some very delicious cocktails as well as our food. The bartender was very friendly and attentive throughout our time there. And the atmosphere is just like I remembered it, cozy and casual. read more

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First time visiting this place and worst food I have ever have. We ordered the fried mushrooms as appetizer, they were soggy and no flavor, and I mean no flavor at all. "Natural" orange juice was served full of ice and water added. The Laredo chicken was steamed chicken breast extremely salty with no flavor, no seasoning, no joy , steamed broccoli was overbooked and again extremely salty, oh and you can tell they heat it in the microwave because it was burning hot. My husbands fries were undercooked and chicken sandwich tested like hospital food (actually all Of our food tasted like hospital food). I'm so upset, this is the first time that I go to a restaurant where everything that we tasted was disappointing. Prices high for what you get, please don't go to this place, ugh I can't believe how bad everything was. read more

Wow, great country southern atmosphere and great staff. Thought it was just a burger joint when I was told of it but this place is a must go especially if you are a fun of fried food and southern hospitality. Went on a business meeting and the portions are definitely texas size and very very affordable. Good range of different dishes for those that dont want to clog arteries with fried food also. Onion rings? Okay, only downside as they have the very small stringy onion rings but other than that very impressed by all. Good place for a family outing, business lunch or any occasion. Full bar for happy hours also. I'll be back. read more

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Pappy's is very near where we live and where we work. We drive there a lot. There are teams in the Pappy's restaurant that have been there even before they moved from their first location. Customers that lived near the older location of Pappy's are making the effort and they drive the extra distance to get the food and services that they want. That tells you a lot ----- that hundreds love Pappy's of all ages. I'm read more

I ate here last night with my family, we liked the food, reasonable prices. I would love if they added tilapia or mahi mahi to the menu or even as a special, I would go back and eat again and try something new. read more

Daniel (hope that's his name) is the best waiter NA. That is all. Okay I need to have at least 85 characters. Everyone else was really nice too. We liked the waffle fries and honey lime vinegarette. read more

Not sure why people say the chicken fried steak had no flavor. We thought it was excellent and we've eaten CFS our whole lives! And, the key lime pie was really good! You can tell it's homemade! We will definitely be back. read more

Always great service, food and the owners are extremely nice. Plus the food is very affordable.

This was the first time stopping in. Had dinner with a friend. We decided to order the scorpion tails (shrimp/jalapeño/cream cheese. Deep fried ) appetizer. They were spicy from the jalapeño but so good. We also ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a chicken fried steak. The buyer was quite good. The bun was a soft dense bread but very palatable. One piece of bacon was a bit chinchy. Good over all. The chicken fried steak was large. But it was not very flavorful. It needed seasoning or at least salt. The gravy was also bland. My friend thought it was "off". I just thought it was bland. The atmosphere was great. The bar was inviting. I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

Traveled to Houston and stopped here for dinner, everything was great from the food to the service. Everything was hot and fresh with generous portions, our waitress was friendly and checked up on us the entire time. A great Houston restaurant. read more

Pappy's had some great service the day we were there. The hostess was very nice and joked with our party of four, so I think our waitress continued with how the hostess treated us. Waitress was very attentive and brought refills before our drinks were empty. I have the CFS, fries and creamed spinach, the CF steak was ok, the fries were good and spinach was ok. I haven't been to this new location since they moved from I10 and Campbell so the new restaurant is very nice. I would go back to try something else. read more

My first review for 2019 and I am going to dedicate it to Pappy's Cafe. I love me a good homecooked Southern meal and Pappy's Cafe is the perfect place for it! When I think of comfort food, I think of chicken fried steak and mash potatoes with gravy...Pappy's had the exact dish that I was looking for! Chicken Fried Steak (4/5): huge steak with white gravy on top with mash potatoes and 2 slices of toast (soft and buttery). I also opted for the mac and cheese instead of the salad, which I do not regret. It was the perfect amount of cheesiness without overdoing it :) Texas Nachos (4/5): large portions of nachos with jalepenos, sour cream, queso, guacole, and pico. The difference between the Texas one and the Special one are the beans. Bourbon Babyback Ribs & Sausage (5/5): the soft and tender meat fell right off the bone with a smoky barbecue flavor -- don't forget to get the BBQ sauce on the side for dipping ;) Broccoli, Rice, & Cheese Casserole - very cheesy and the broccoli wasn't soggy or or mushy Cinnamon Apples: great if you just want something sweet but not enough to want to order a big dessert. We came in on a Sunday night where it was getting pretty busy and luckily, there were some tables available by the bar area. The lady bartender was very nice and attentive. It was our first time at Pappy's Cafe after hearing rave reviews and I'm glad we were finally able to give it a try! It definitely did not disappoint! read more

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Food was great. Had their salad and devoured it. Husband had chicken fried steak and he raved over it. Service was attentive. Ambiance was a bit louder than I like. read more

We love Pappy's and the staff. Good Food and welcoming environment is what keeps us coming back at least once a month.

I absolutely love this restaurant. I normally order to-go and food is always ready when they say it will be ready. The portions are huge and the food is great. I haven't had a meal I didn't like at pappy's. Friendly staff and family friendly atmosphere. read more

Great service and highly accommodating even on a busy night with our large group of 12. Food was good and convenient as it was near our hotel. read more

Down home comfort nestled on the Katy Freeway feeder. A hostess stand greets you as you walk inside with booths and tables available as seating. We were seated shortly after arriving. A friendly waitress took our orders for a taco salad and quesadillas. A short while later our meals came. We were pleased with the flavor of our food. A great lunch spot and reasonable prices for your budget. This is a good choice for families and friends alike. read more

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Their crab cake benedict is my new favorite. I love their Sunday brunch, and their fried shrimp is as good if not better than any seafood restaurant I've been to. The shrimp are huge! The service is always friendly and it's always packed with their loyal regulars. One of my favorite spots to go for casual dining with lot of really great choices. read more

Looking for some home cooking and I found it. The menu had plenty of choices. The hush puppies were very good. The staff was friendly and the portions were spot on. read more

Our Women's Ministry group had a lunch meeting at Pappy's Cafe last week. The restaurant management and staff were outstanding! Everyone enjoyed their meal, service was great and prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning soon! read more

Ask for Daniel, best server there! Food is great Fried mushroom appetizer so good Daniel ALWAYS super nice and friendly read more

OMG the menu is extensive! There is something for everyone. The service is impeccable. And the atmosphere is very welcoming and warm.

My last review of this place was Novemeber 2016. They have moved to the former spot of Texas Land and Cattle. It's good country cooking. They have a large menu. It's a casual family friendly environment. From Catfish, Philly cheesteaks, Nachos. Baby back ribs, burgers to their popular scorpion tails, they have something for everyone. It's straightforward cooking. A good place to grab some good grub. read more

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A lot of my other favorite places been going out business because of this pandemic but I'm glad this is still here. It's kid friendly, good food and it's safe.What else can you want for a good priceSupport your local business .. stay safe and always mask on read more

Pappy's Cafe - a steak and fries - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my favorite comfort food spots in the city. Their hand-formed burgers are good, along with the chicken strips, cfs, and pretty much anything fried is hand breaded and is pretty good. They have many homemade items like soups, salad dressings, and french fries. They serve brunch from 11-2 on sundays. This is a comfort food spot that is generally frequented by whites and hispanics, and of course the memorial crowd. You will usually see an older crowd as well. They have been open since 1983, but they haven't renovated or modernized the place, so don't expect anything fancy when you come. They have a parking lot in the rear should the front lot be full. read more

Pappy's Cafe - Dinner salad with honey vinaigrette dressing - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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