Sandy McGee's is a downtown Richmond, TX staple! It's one of those restaurants in the area you have to try at least once. It is known for its chicken salad, and as a big chicken salad fan... I honestly didn't think it lived up to the hype. Sorry. It was good but it didn't blow me away as the best chicken salad I've ever had. Nonetheless, I had it with my "Ann's Plate" which is a scoop of chicken salad, fruit salad, and a cup of soup. Its just enough food to get you full, but light enough to not make you FEEL too full. However, that cold avocado soup-- wasn't great. I wanted to like it because it was 100 degrees out and figured on a hot day, it would be cool and refreshing. I think that was the idea behind it but the execution wasn't there. Service-wise, no problems there. The staff is friendly and works really hard, since this place is pretty busy and popular at all times of the day, at seems! Definitely a neighborhood favorite and the locals love it. read more

Sandy McGee's - Chicken salad, fruit side + cold avocado soup - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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My husband and I came here last night for dinner and upon walking in, I wasn't too excited with the layout. It was self seating but the way the rooms are split up, we weren't 100% sure where we were allowed to sit and no one was in the front greeting anyone as they come in so you couldn't really ask questions unless you go to the bar first which was located towards the back. The tables were all dirty so we picked the least dirty table which still had crumbs all over it but we just tried to wipe them away as best as we could. The customers who came in after us picked the table next to us which was dirty as well but their server went and wiped it down for them which was nice. Our server was kind and answered all of our questions and we did inform her it was our first time so she suggested a few appetizers and we started with French Onion Dip. It was TO DIE FOR! The tortilla chips it comes with were perfectly crisped and salted and it hit all the right flavors. The food? Oh my word. The servings are MASSIVE. My husband ordered the Philly cheese steak with a side of onion rings and it did not disappoint! I ordered the chicken Cobb salad with a side of their Brussel sprouts. The chicken Cobb salad came with two small scoops of chicken salad and it was so light and refreshing and nothing like any other chicken salad I've ever had! Our server brought me a little bit of Parmesan cheese to top off the Brussel sprouts with and it was so good. All in all, the food was a hit! I wish I remembered to try the broccoli and cheese soup so we will be back in the future. Definitely recommend. We don't understand how Sandy McGee's only has a 3.7 rating after trying this spot out! read more

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Food was meh service meh Not sure I'd recommend. The vibe is cool but otherwise nothing. Special read more

Sandy McGee's - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

This place is so addicting. Love the bread they give you and it goes perfect with my favorite plate, the cinco. The cheese broccoli soup is the best ever and the chicken salad is like no other. read more

Sandy McGee's - Delicious Cuban(Cubano) with the not so appetizing crispy fries. - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Sandie McGee is one of the best restaurants and has been for years. I honestly can't think of one thing on the menu that's not amazing including the desserts Richmond's historical District is so lucky to have Sandie McGee's. As one of the best restaurants without a doubt. read more

Food is great!! Always fresh and perfect serving sizes. And love the quaint ambiance and location.

Cute and busy is the best way to describe this restaurant. Went for early dinner on a Saturday. Street parking is available for free. Good food with friendly employees. The food was sandwiches and delicious. Go enjoy read more

Delicious food in a wonderful family friendly environment. I love going for lunches here.

Came in today and tried the French dip sandwich with Swiss cheese and a cup of broccoli cheese soup--both were phenomenal. Perfectly comforting and surprisingly inexpensive for the quality. The soup in particular was rich, cheesy, and hit the spot. I also ordered a scoop of chicken salad with a side of fries and finished off with a slice of chocolate pie for dessert. While the main meal was solid, I do have to mention that the scoop of chicken salad felt overpriced at $10. It was literally one scoop with a single strawberry on the side--not quite the value I was expecting. The fries were crispy and satisfying, and the chocolate pie was a great way to end the meal--sweet, rich, and definitely worth saving room for. One of my favorite little touches at Sandy McGee's is the free appetizer crackers. They're oddly addicting and always a nice starter while you wait. Unfortunately, when we asked for more crackers after our food arrived, the person who brought out our plates seemed annoyed and told us to go ask the lady at the front. It was a bit off-putting, especially since we had already tipped $7 when we paid at the counter before receiving any service. That interaction left us feeling a little disappointed. The environment was nice and friendly. The restaurant is in a little small town. Overall, the food quality mostly outweighed the hiccup in service and minor price shock. I'd come back for the French dip and soup combo any day--but maybe skip the chicken salad next time. read more

We ordered takeout for pickup, and the service was great. The person helping us was friendly and wore a cool Nintendo 64 shirt--a nice touch! Cuban Sandwich: Delicious and well-executed. Cheesy, gooey goodness with the perfect balance of ham, pork shoulder, and Swiss cheese. The sandwich was nicely toasted, maybe, on the grill or in a panini press, adding that extra crunch. Ham & Swiss Sandwich with Broccoli Cheese Soup: Tasty overall, though the soup could use more broccoli. The flavors were there, but it leaned a little too much on the cheese. Cheddar Burger with Side Salad: Cooked perfectly to medium, with a nicely sized, juicy patty. The side salad was fresh, but the lettuce on the burger itself didn't hold up well--likely due to the heat during the drive home. Swiss Burger: Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. A solid burger overall. Bonus: Every meal comes with crunchy crostinis--spicy, greasy, and full of flavor. A nice little extra! read more

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The staff is friendly and quick. The restaurant is cozy and has good soft lighting. I purchased a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant and a cup of broccoli cheese soup. The soup was out of this world good! They make their own crustini bread (croutons) and they go great inside the soup instead of boring saltines lol. The chicken salad was not my favorite. It had a little too much mustard in the dressing and the croissant was not buttery and flaky as I was expecting. It was somewhat dense and dry. I would definitely go back for the soup! If I find myself in Madisonville again I will treat myself to more broccoli cheese soup:) If I had enjoyed my sandwich I would have rated this place four starts. read more

Sandy McGee's - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Friday, my son and I took a drive to our favorite Richmond eatery. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a big smile. It was Sandy herself. I introduced ourselves and shared with her how I've been driving from Cypress to her place since 2000 when It was a house in Rosenberg. The look on her face was gratitude. We ordered, and ate. The food was phenomenal as usual. I just love everything about that place. It feels like home. I also recognized a friendly face there. I don't know his name, but he's an older African American gent. Each time I'm there, he gives me a big hello. One day, I'm going to ask his name. Thank you Sandy for such hospitality and great food. I'm a customer for life. See ya in a few weeks. read more

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Okay so boom! My daughter is home and she wanted nachos. So I took a gamble and ordered the nachos and the chocolate cake for her and her brother to share. Well she ended up sharing the nachos as well. Wow What a serving. read more

Sandy McGee's - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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Not easy for people with walkers to get into restaurant. We went there at 12:30 and we had to stand inline to order. Wanted to get a table to look over menu, unable to do that till after 3:30 pm. Food & service was just ok. read more

Food was ok. Average I guess. Friendly people and great atmosphere. Love the way the place looks. read more

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I ordered the quiche plate which comes with fruit salad and choice of soup. The fruit and soup were good but the quiche was cold.

My family has been coming here for decades. Everything is top-notch... from scratch. My favorites are the spinach salad, broccoli cheese soup (best you'll ever have) and veggie quiche. But everything is delicious. You can't go wrong with any order! Also, the complimentary garlic. Toast is addictive!!! read more

Very nice little eatery. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group of 13 during lunch. The food was excellent as always.

What a cute little restaurant! The food was delicious and the wait staff was super friendly! We got an Ann's plate and a Duet-both were so yummy (chicken salad is a MUST!) The fruit is very fresh. We cannot wait to come back soon. The lady on the register and Macy (who brought our food) were all smiles even though it was extremely crowded and they were busy. Macy stopped by to check us on multiple times. What a charming little restaurant! We love eating local. Keep up the good work! read more

The food is always awesome, but surroundings are wonderful and the service is great. Heading back there this week for my birthday.

I've been eating here for years and am currently serving jury duty just a few blocks down the road. 13 jurors all starving and ready for some delicious Sandy Mcgee's which I hyped up all week. 2/13 jurors food was missing, more than half our order was missing fruit from the box lunches that are on the catering menu. Baliff said the customer service was rude when he ordered as well as when he called to let them know some food was missing. What a bummer, genuinely loved this place. Two stars because the food that did arrive was really good. However hard to overlook a catering restaurant that can't deliver... also they didn't include napkins or cutlery (especially spoons- how do we eat soup without a spoon?) read more

Sandy McGees is a classic spot in downtown Richmond. They are exceptional! I love their portion sizes and vast menu. Their chicken salad on their buttery croissant role is 10/10. I also really enjoy their classic club. Whether you're feeling a full sandwich with the sides or half sandwich with sides they have options to fit your hunger. They tend to be busy on weekends, but it's worth the wait if you go on a busy day. They are quick to serve your food and have great host and waiters. I love going to Sandy McGees if I'm studying during the week as their atmosphere is relaxing. If you go weekends it's lively during prime hours so even grabbing a drink at their bar is nice! read more

Sandy McGee's - Club Croissant - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

The max out my favorite, I was craving for a sandwich the other day and I was trying to make it at home, looks like a lot of trouble, I drove 1hr to get my craving fix. read more

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Pues se veía delicioso el French dip , y en verdad lo estaba es mi primera vez en venir a este restaurante y es muy bonito por dentro por fuera se ve muy sencillo pero es un tesoro escondido , es muy original por dentro y la atención inmejorable me encantó ir a este restaurante a disfrutar de esta deliciosa comida , todavía me falta el postre ! read more

Sandy McGee's - French Dip and chips - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

The employees were not friendly or welcoming. I purchased the poboy, and outside of the great bread, it was not good. Low quality lunch meats cut way too thick. Further the salami was brown around the edges and tasted rank. Lastly, extremely over priced. I will not be returning! read more

We enjoyed the food and the look of the building. The staff were pleasant. We will go back!

Clean establishment, great food , soup was warm , service is not so great . When I walked in I was greeted friendly and told to have a seat anywhere. I used to come here and they would seat you . I have mixed feelings. In the past my sandwich tasted better . It wasn't bad but not as great . Very filling I will return to get the grilled chicken sandwich soon and see if things improve. I am happy that they have a later closing time now . Open till 9 pm read more

Sandy McGee's - Max Out Sandwich and broccoli cheese soup - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

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I have never been to a restaurant where the customer service is this bad. I've been coming here for years and the Hispanic lady cashier always has an attitude and is terribly rude. I went in a few days ago for lunch and she's just there chatting away on her phone can't even put it down to acknowledge that I'm standing there. It's great food and I've always recommended to my friends to come by but it's just ridiculous. Why have someone with such a nasty attitude be the first person you speak to when you come to an establishment. read more

I came here with high hopes eager to check out this hidden gem in Richmond, Texas . A blast from my past as it's been nearly 20 years from dining at this location. Years past the restaurant was small but very bright and inviting. The building was an old Pharmacy/ post office back in the day. You used to order at the soda fountain bar top and pick up your food. Now, it has turned into a bar n grill with darker tones and the feeling of being closed in. I ordered the Duet which was a chicken salad sandwich on wheat bread and broccoli cheddar soup. I tried to order the famous pecan crusted pie but they were out at 15 minutes past noon. The food was good and I might come back to test the pie out at a later date. The only hang up is the staff seemed lost for what people ordered. The clerk at the front would assign your seat and the runners would come up to you asking if what they were holding was your food or what did you order. Overall grade for this location would be a "B-". They passed but could do better. read more

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Nom nom nom... delicious food!!! Great atmosphere, phenomenal service!!! RJ did phenomenal!!! 10/10!

Very good. I enjoyed my lunch at Sandy McGee's. Counter service and they deliver to your table. I love the building and rustic interior. It's got that old time feel without feeling dirty or in disrepair. I ordered the Cancun salad with grilled shrimp. It was very good but said it didn't come with cheese but it had cheese on it when delivered. I was fine with it, but it was a little strange. I did like that the dressing was on the side automatically and you could dress it as much or as little as you want. The salad was good and the shrimp were tasty. My friend ordered the chicken salad on a croissant. Since I had heard so much about the chicken salad, we talked about it. She said it was pretty boring. It needed something more than mayo in it. She would have liked something else -- raisins, grapes, apples, celery, nuts... really anything to make it a little more interesting and flavorful. Overall, the place is cute, the COVID precautions were good, the food was good and I would like to try something different on the menu to see if other items were a little more flavorful. read more

Sandy McGee's - Cancun salad without avocado. Delicious! - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

This place was great! My broccoli cheese soup were the best I've ever had here in Texas. My chicken salad croissant. I loved it. I'm down the street for jury duty. I might be here for a while. Why me! -- eating lunch at Sandy McGee's. read more

Sandy McGee's - Broccoli cheese soup - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

First time, got the French Dip sandwich, it was spot on, in old downtown Richmond on Morton street. Located in a classic old downtown building, parking is easy. read more

The only bad thing about Sandy McGees is the size. It's not huge, but it should be. Food was great and the service was as well. It's a nice little staple of Richmond that reminds me of a small town restaurant with all the comforts you would expect. I find it baffling that people complain in their 1 star reviews of this place. Some lady said she paid 17.50 for a kids plate? Where? They are 8.50, which don't get me wrong it isn't the cheapest out there but don't lie. Also, another person said it was cramped, uh duh. You can see that from the outside of the building. People always find something to complain about. read more

Sandy McGee's - Office, dungeon, who knows? - American Near Me - Richmond, Texas

The portions are huge the food is good and this place is so nice with all their lamps shades and cozy atmosphere. Love it forever

Mid-1900's feel when you walk in the door, and the food is exceptional and nostalgic as well as fresh and beautifully presented. Large portions, quiche, and an incredible banana pudding layered dessert make this an excellent stop for young and mature audiences. The service is kind and throughout, out of the way allowing for your group to have uninterrupted conversations over a tasty and unique meal. Highly recommend. read more

Stumbled on this place while doing jury duty and really love it. Enjoyed a great sandwich on a buttery croissant. Place is busy without really crowded. Lots of little nooks if you want privacy or a meeting. Can't wait to come back for happy hour and local beers with some friends. read more

Love this little joint! I will definitely be coming back. The lunch was so good. Lil pricey but I love a local business with great food and kind people. read more

I've been coming here since I was a teenager, but I haven't been in years. It's hasn't changed - still wonderful! You walk into the door on the right and then order at the counter. Once you order, they give you and assigned table and a basket of the most amazing crunchy bread rounds. It all came back to me when I ordered the city secretary and the broccoli cheese soup was as good as I remembered. The fruit was fresh and sweet. The sandwich was a little plainer than I remembered (no avocado now), but it was still delicious. The dining room was divided into smaller rooms, and we sat in the back room. It was cozy, and our food came out just as we finished our bread! read more

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Excellent place. Tucked away in historic downtown Richmond, Texas. Layer back and low key place. Only had desert this time, which was delicious! The servings were extremely generous. We must be unique, the staff seemed surprised and a little unhappy that we only came for desert, but they were pleasant enough. Great little getaway... read more