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    Red Oak Cafe

    4.5 (323 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    "What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open"
    Keandra P.

    Came here with my wonderful Pearland Yelper for a breakfast. Both of us for the first time. Parking - easy, shared lot. Walked in without a resy, and was seated. The place gets busy during peak times, understandably. It's breakfast all day, definitely family oriented with a spirtual leaning of Bible quotes and crosses, and great for big groups. But don't worry to those that are not religious, the message is not overt, all seem to be welcome. Food- My friend got the Big Breakfast $14.95, with the fixings on her pancakes of bananas $1.95 & pecans $.95, strawberry butter $.95 ×2. I got the big breakfast $14.95. I added the jalapeño chedder toast- that was so good my favorite bite of the meal, would recommend. Our total was $38.70, which I was impressed with, cost wise. Pancakes were large & good. Service - our server Tony J definitely had experience and it showed. He was great. Walked us through all our options. Checked on us just enough. I enjoyed my meal and left with my stomach satisfied along with my wallet. Enjoy.

    The Berta in all its glory!

    Joining the waitlist was definitely the right choice - they are busy! The service and food were wonderful!! Kind, attentive server, and delicious quick breakfast!!

    Very familiar atmosphere, delicious food, good presentation in the dishes, very friendly staff. Very clean place, and good prices.

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    Scott N.

    When I knew we were coming to League City for two weeks, I started my Yelp restaurant investigation. Red Oak Cafe is a restaurant we hadn't visited before and it's super close to my sister's house. Today was the day. First, the ambiance. The restaurant is clean and has some cute touches including the lighting fixtures and some iron work here and there. The tables and chairs are not fancy. The walls are nearly empty with the exception of the oak tree and biblical verse that covers most of one wall. It's just a little plain overall. Our server was very nice and helpful. The time it took for our breakfast to arrive was just about right. It was clear our meals were prepared after our order hit the kitchen. I had the Guacamole Toast - house-made guacamole, tomatoes and sprouts atop thick-sliced wheat toast. It had a bit of a kick and a lemony flavor. It was quite tasty. It came with hash browns, which were surprisingly delicious. They weren't extra crispy, which I like. Rather, they were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Sometimes hash browns can be a throwaway, but these were a wonderful accompaniment to the guacamole toast. I ordered a side of bacon - three pieces. They weren't super crispy, but they weren't limp. Once again, as with the hash browns, the bacon was cooked perfectly. It was actually a delight. Mark has the Hot Mess Bowl - two biscuits, two strips of bacon, two sausage patties, scrambled eggs and country gravy served with hash browns. Jalapeño gravy was an option and our server mentioned the meal could come with a half country and half jalapeño. Mark asked about the jalapeño gravy. She said it was very good so Mark opted for all jalapeño gravy. The meal was accidentally served with both gravies. Mark said having it would be fine. He cleaned his bowl so it was clear he enjoyed it. It was a LOT of food! Even mixed, the gravies were definitely spicy. While Mark loves spicy food, if he were to get this meal again he'd stick with just regular country gravy. The food and service were great. The ambiance was definitely lacking. I wavered between a three and four star review. Because food is ultimately the most important thing, I opted for four stars. If half stars were a thing, I'd give Red Oak Cafe 3.5 stars.

    Breakfast Sandwich and pancake, dont mind my tabasco sauce lol

    The food was as good as it looks on all the pictures, I ordered the breakfast sandwich and a side of pancakes and omg the pancakes was delicious. I already cant wait to go back!

    For a great cup of Coffee with lots of options be sure to check out Red Oak Cafe.
    Mike C.

    If you're looking for a great cup of coffee and delicious food Red Oak Cafe is your spot. Lots of coffee options and creative choices for food. Pro-tip if you order a meal with the sausage gravy try it half regular and half jalapeño. Always friendly and always clean this place is a definite must.

    Big breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash browns, biscuit, and strawberry/Oreo pancakes.

    We went because we heard amazing reviews about their sweet cream pancakes, and we were not disappointed! The entire meal was a treat! My daughter and I shared the big breakfast (pictured) and brought home leftovers. Our pancakes were strawberry and Oreo and as you can see from the picture, we couldn't wait to take a picture to try them, delicious!! The sweetest part of our visit was our server Linda! She was so sweet, gracious, and attentive, make sure you ask for her!!

    Eggs with bacon/ hasbrown (part of the biscuit and gravy plate)

    Amazing breakfast... I had the biscuits and gravy plate... I requested my gravy on the side since I asked for the jalapeño gravy and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it... well I LOVED IT. The plate comes with eggs bacon and hash-brown... honestly 2 people can it from this plate since the portions are big. We also had a stack of pecan pancakes and they were delicious. The place has multiple bible verbs thru out the restaurant which we love. Place was clean and our waitress was amazing too!

    The big breakfast @14.95 you can't beat this
    Donnie L T.

    This was by far one of the best places I've been in awhile for breakfast and at the price I paid for it let me tell you it was well worth it. The ambience of the place quaint and quiet, somewhat of a homely feel and still and quiet like library people are just concentrating on eating. Very different from any place I've been because the bathroom you can leave words of wisdom on sticky notes on the wall to give people I suppose for inspiration. All in all I give this place and A++, so if your long for breakfast to eat off of all day and maybe into the next this is the place to go.

    Sister's breakfast
    Sheri M.

    Love the Christian atmosphere in this quaint little cafe! Often meet my sisters here for breakfast! Its great food, wonderful wait staff and close to home. Love it

    Father's Day Brunch with this Smoke Show!!!!

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    This is a great place for breakfast or lunch so glad it I'm Alvin now service is always great and food is amazing

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    yesss!!!!! best breakfast place in alvin!!!!!overall the best !!!! two egg breakfast is bomb !

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    Best breakfast!! I have been here many times and gotten many different dishes and have NEVER been unsatisfied!

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    Great food and customer service on the first day opening. Kristi did a great job serving us.

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    This is hands-down the best place we have eaten while visiting Texas for the first time! Great value for the amount of food you get!

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    Great food! Would highly recommend for breakfast or lunch! The pimento cheese open face sandwich is to die for!

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    The food is amazing! Love their pancakes It's also great to see such an uplifting atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place!

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    AMAZING food, and, service. The pancakes were one of a kind and the coffee is also flavored. What more do you need to be happy??

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