My boyfriend and I ate here for the first time a couple of weeks ago (breakfast) and let me tell you - the biscuits and gravy were off the hook! Definitely homemade, definitely delicious! The food reminds me of eating a home cooked meal my grandma spent all day cooking. If you haven't tried this place, you don't know you're missing! read more

Top notch EVERYTHING. The best Soul Food I've ever had . Cannot wait I try more things ! GREAT SERVICE !!!

Lightly seasoned but the was great, more than what I expected. Service was good, and drink options was great. I would recommend this for anyone that wants more than a franchise location. read more

We visited Bryan last week and tried Shannon's for the first time and so glad we did! This is genuine home cooked food and their customer service is way above and beyond. The place looks plain from the outside, nothing fancy but trust me, you won't be sorry for eating here!! read more

WHY ISN'T THIS PLACE PACKED???? I just don't understand. Great service. Super sweet staff. The menu every day is perfect. Simple, clearly 100% homemade food is very tasty. Go!!! Now!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Amazing soul food with a friendly staff. Deserts are homemade but sell out quick. Iced tea makes everything taste better!

The BEST home cooked meal I've had in a long time! This place is a hidden gem. The beef tips and mashed potatoes and corn bread were so good. Great food and great people!!! read more

Here for Lone Star Football Clinic and coaches mentioned this as one of the best places to eat. What a flavorful menu that was delicious! Everyone's plate was cleaned. This will be a yearly visit! Friendly staff! read more

Shannon's Cafe - Pork Bones, cabbage, rice - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

One of the best soft food places in town. The staff is very welcoming lovable they make you feel part of the team and they make you feel right at home eating a Sunday dinner during the week. The service is phenomenal and the amount of food to give you is good. read more

Great soul food. Always makes me feel good. Great selections and service. Love sitting with new peeps every time

Spent the night in town during a road trip and came across Shannon's when we wanted breakfast. Staff were all VERY friendly and polite. Love them grits! read more

Official! If you want some really good soul food please stop by. The food is amazing. I had the baked chicken, dressing, and green beans. Easy dish but the flavor was off the chain! This real home cooking. I will be back. read more

Nothing like home cooking to get you out of a fast food slump. Absolutely delicious! Their daily specials and friendly service will bring you back often read more

Food is always great if you like soul food this is your spot the breakfast is also great

Y'all, this food is bone-sucking divine. Even though it's a little out of the way, there's always a steady stream of customers coming through and for good reason. Very good price, too--most plates are just 11 dollars. Oxtails are extra but worth it. The menu rotates daily on a consistent weekly basis, and all food is made fresh! So be sure to look online see what they're serving before you come. read more

Please stay away if your looking for authentic soul food cooking! Everything here tasted as if comes from a metal can! I was crazing some soul food here in BCD and this definitely ain't it! Again money wasted I can cook better than this read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in the B/CS area! I've never had a less than fantastic dish here, but the candied yams still haunt my dreams. read more

If you blink you'll miss this place but boy will you be disappointed if you do! Great breakfast! Hubby ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs. Homemade is the best way to describe this! Hubby said it rivaled his own, and that's saying something! I ordered a ham and cheese omelet with a side of crispy bacon. Eggs were perfectly whipped for this omelette and generous amounts of ham were both inside and sprinkled on top. The bacon was cooked perfectly crisp! Very courteous staff! Good hometown feel! read more

Great place to get some real home cooked soul food. You will not be disappointed. I hadn't had Turnip greens in years. When I tried them they put me back in Lillie Mae's kitchen. (My mother). I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place is AUSOME!!! It has homemade food and you will definitely need a nap once you get done!!! read more

Shannon's Cafe - Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Red Beans !! - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Shannon's is amazing. I've been dining there for over a decade and the food is just as delicious.

Don't let the exterior fool you, this place has some of the best southern soul food you can find in B/CS. My friend Kaleb told me about Shannon's and so of course I visited for lunch this week with my roommate. We were first skeptical when we saw the shoddy nature of the building and front door, but once we opened it we found everyone awesomely friendly and welcoming. You can tell that most of the people there are regulars and it helps add to the charm. Now onto the food. ERMAHGERD THE FOOD. I thought they had kidnapped my grandma and held her hostage in the back to make mashed potatoes and beef tips. You know the beef tips are good when they fall apart on your fork from the tenderness. Along with the beef tips and mashed potatoes I had cornbread and macaroni. Everything was very filling and delicious. Halfway through the meal my roommate commented that he felt like he was eating Thanksgiving dinner - he had roast chicken and stuffing. I tried it and it was equally as awesome. Make sure you get their sweet tea. It's definitely sweet. Next time I will come by before 10:30 and get their breakfast. Chicken and Waffles? I feel like this place will completely dominate those from at Sully's. Also the entrees apparently rotate daily so you'll never know what awesomeness you'll get. read more

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Great southern homestyle cooking! I've tried several of their daily specials and so far, my favorite is the baked chicken with dressing. So yummy! The menu depends on the day but they usually always have 2-4 main entrees to chose from and an array of sides.The meal also comes with a corn muffin, drink not included. They're only open for breakfast and lunch from 7am-4pm. There is also a drive thru and you can call in your order in case you're in a rush. read more

Shannon's Cafe - I added the lousiana hot sauce and got extra dressing. - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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I can't tell you how the food was because you go in and order at the counter and pay. You then sit and wait for your food. I waited over 40 minutes and never got mine. But many people, who appeared to be regulars and came in after me, got food before me. I decided to simply leave and let people know I DO NOT RECOMMEND this place! As for the service, I cannot say one way or the other as it was like I was invisible. read more

Hidden off the main thoroughfare in Bryan, is an inconspicuous little restaurant offering daily soul food specials called Shannon's Cafe. Shannon's Cafe is located at 601 San Jacinto Lane and doesn't waste time on looks or decor. The staff is polite but all business, as they have a line inside, a line at the drive-thru, and were taking telephone orders at the same time, they have become an efficient plate producing team. Shannon's Cafe is unique in that they do not offer a normal menu. 3-4 plate options are made fresh daily and you walk through the cafeteria style line and choose which option appeals to you. When they are out of a certain dish, that's it, they are out and you have to choose something else. My wife chose beef tips and white rice with a side of mustard greens. I can tell you that the beef tips were so tender they must have been pressured cooked or started the previous night. The gravy was a little bland but nothing a little salt and pepper couldn't remedy. I ordered the smothered pork chops with mashed potatoes and pinto beans. Other options were breaded catfish and yams. The pork chops were about 1/2 inch thick and amazingly tender, and could be pulled apart with a fork. The gravy again was in need of a dash of salt and pepper. The pinto beans were hearty and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were just like the ones Mom makes, with delicious little chunks of potatoes from being hand smashed. We ended the meal with homemade desserts of banana pudding and peach cobbler. The pudding was creamy and packed with vanilla and banana flavor. The cobbler sauce was loose, but the strong combination of sweet peaches and savory cinnamon was excellent topped with crispy breading on top. I missed the exact cost of each selection, but each plate averaged out to $11.00 per plate, plus the price of dessert. For fresh, homemade, heartwarming soul food, Shannon's Cafe is an excellent choice, but get there early before your options run out. If you enjoyed this review or found it helpful, please leave a like or you can add me as a friend. New reviews are posted every week. read more

Shannon's Cafe - Smothered Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Pinto Beans, Cornbread Muffin, and Banana Pudding - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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Food was good but portions wer really small.. I expected more. They wer really stingy with the yams.. will not be going back

Definition of good, home cooked food! The hamburger steak was amazing. You never leave hungry!! read more

Shannon's Cafe - Hamburger steak - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Just perfect!!! Sad they only have take out, but I certainly understand. Got the smothered pork chops, greens, and sweet potatoes this time. Pork chops melted in my mouth. So tender and good! Greens were just like I like them...perfectly seasoned, but not too sweet. Speaking of sweet...the sweet potatoes were also great!!! I love supporting a local business, and since everything is always so good at Shannon's, they make it easy!!! read more

The best deep South authentic Southern soul food restaurant in town you won't be disappointed

On the menu: "Take it or Leave it!" The daily special is set. Make your choice and get ready to enjoy some southern comfort food aka "soul food" at its finest. The staff is friendly and the line moves fast. If you come during rush hour lunch I'd recommend getting your order to go, as parking and seating will be limited. The beef tips and candied yams you can tell were made w love and hit the "spot" as if you were at a Sunday family night dinner. read more

Umm, I'd say this is some of the best Texas soul/ home cooking i've ever had. The outside of establishment isn't that impressive. The employees were very welcoming, a guy in the back.. woman at the cash register... southern hospitality. So they had an option of fried chicken, ribs, and beef steak with gravy. I got the beef steak with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and greens. They serve with two cornbread rolls. Yum yum in the tum, flavorful home cooking! Also got some peach cobbler, so good! Took it for the road as I headed back to Austin. The employees told me, "you will be back" confident in their cooking abilities. They were right, I will go back!! :) read more

Shannon's Cafe - Outside restaurant - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

For what it is, it's awesome! Real tasty soul food, with great friendly staff. I had the beef tips over rice, with corn and green beans. It was awesome! And the banana pudding was so good, I had to order a second one :) read more

A good friend took me for lunch earlier in the week and the second I walked in the door I knew I was in heaven. I could smell the love of food in the air. A smile was on the face of everyone in the place. The food was well... simple and delicious. Service was delightful and everyone was so friendly. I've since been back five or eight times and recommend to everyone. They are building a new building next door - I hope they don't lose their charm when they finally move into the new digs! read more

Best oxtail, fried chicken and greens I've ever had!! $10.75 for oxtail plate, $7.75 for regular 1 meat +2 sides and cornbread read more

Shannon's Cafe - Oxtail plate - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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I have 't tried each item, but I plan to. The side dishes taste just like home-cooking. I would bring my own drink to eat in or just pick up food and carry out for lunch (ate rest for dinner). Either way go to. San Jacinto street in Bryan TX and let Shannon make you plate after plate after plate. read more

Food it's excellent!!! People are welcoming. Inside is run down and seating has stains all over it read more

Shannon's Cafe - New American Near Me - Bryan, Texas

The food was amazing!!! I had smothered chicken,cabbage, mashed potatoes, black eye peas, and smothered rice! I'm sorry no picture but I was too busy eating my delicious food. Ate my wife's plate too haha read more

Wow! My first time was amazing! The meal was wonderful. Everyone at the table was happy when we left and two of us actually went back to thank the cook. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. I will be back! read more

Good food and nice people! We were traveling through town and happened onto this place. Would return!

The food was delicious! I had the beef tips and rice, beans and cornbread. I wish it included more than one muffin but I guess it helped with my calorie intake ‍ read more