This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

I wanted to thank the staff for making my last two Friday's feel special…read more I am new to Texas and have been wanting to come and try out this spot. I'm also a first time mom and not working currently so my funds are low for spending. The staff (shout out to the ones I've met so far) Kevin, Brittany and Terrance took the time to explain how the cafe works. so many delicious options, I went with the jalapeno popper omelette which did not disappoint. Brittany helped navigate a coffee I would enjoy and I did! Try the Vietnamese iced coffee so good. my daughter and I sat outside and met Terrance, who came right up and introduced himself. made sure we were doing good and dj'd some great tunes. I'm not sure who was at the counter today but she was lovely. thank you all for the experience and great food

Go and enjoy your time at Smitty's. Callie and her crew are fantastic in the kitchen and work hard…read more This is such a gem and the food is outstanding. 5 stars to Callie and her kitchen full of ladies.

This is hard to write because we come here when we are in town and have never had a bad experience…read more But today was by far the worst. We sat down we were greeting right away, got waters and ordered. Well then our server came back and said they were not serving lunch but they had a small breakfast menu and a large lunch menu that they were hi h g everyone when being sat. I wanted a BLT which should not be hard to make bc it's just bacon, lettuce and tomato but they should they could t make that, my sister also wanted a chicken sandwich why h they couldn't make either. Well as we were waiting for our food. We saw someone being served a burger and a salad. When we asked about it she then came and said that they could not do chicken or green beans from lunch menu. Maybe they should have a breakfast only menu. People in my party feel like maybe they were being like that bc we were not white. As I walked to bathroom I saw more burgers and fries. Well I asked if I could order a side of fries and our server asked the kitchen and they said they weren't doing lunch. But other people were ordering lunch. Our server was good. It wasn't her fault that the kitchen didn't tell her they were not doing lunch even tho they were making lunch. Just very very disappointed

My filet was delicious and just melted in my mouth!! Great atmosphere and excellent service. Highly…read morerecommend

Nothing too special. Came for breakfast, got some pretty unremarkable French toast & the migas…read more Service was good though, really cool place with the potential for greatness.

Walking in the atmosphere is chill. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The service is excellent!…read moreThe food is an acquired taste. Savory grits, biscuit French toast, and berries and biscuits. Unfortunately, my meal was slightly overcooked but the young man quickly made me a regular biscuit. I gave 5 stars for the service and chill environment. We may return at a later time.

I'm sorry to do this here. As a locally owned business I hoped to address this directly but your…read morewebsite does not have a place for direct feedback. If you are the owners and care about community as much as your website says, take a look at your camera footage on August 11, 2026 between. 8:45 and 9:10am ish. Just the facts. We ordered and sat like everyone else. Received our food after the two groups behind us who ordered well after us got theirs. Most were Veterans so I appreciate that and would hope this was the reason. Once our food was dropped the server asked if there was anything else and I said I'd take a refill of coffee (empty). As I observed the room, the tables around us were getting really attentive service. Refills galore, conversation... I had to go to the counter to refill my coffee as I saw a server walk past our table and refill the cups at the window while ours remained empty. I got up, walked past all the servers and went to the counter where I got my first cup of coffee. After a while without anyone checking on us (again, all other tables were getting some really good 5 star service) I went to the counter to get a refill of water (empty) and a young girl who I overheard said she just graduated from high school stopped me and asked if I needed a refill. She was your bright spot. The rest of the staff just stood talking as u walked past them. It wasn't even busy. As I saw tables about to leave they were offered a cup of coffee to go. Thanked for coming in and probably would give 5 stars on a review. I made eye contact to the middle age female server and she quickly looked away. So did another young server who I saw refilling coffee. My previous review of here was 5 stars. I recommended coming here because this is our second time and my first was outstanding. Not playing the card, just the facts. We are the three Asians on the 4 top next to the booths by the kitchen entrance. Watch the entire service. I have a rule that if I really like a place I'd go back and even buy a shirt if available. I bought a shirt after my first visit but I'll holster the shirt. I'm huge on loyalty and sorry to say, this was lost. We left the cold, unwelcoming restaurant without any one of your staff saying a word. Not the type of place I'd return to. I hope this review is useful and hope this is a one off and I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. ***update*** The operations manager reviewed the video with the owner and quickly reached out to me directly. They agreed with my assessment and said they immediately addressed the issue with their staff. Doesn't change what happened but pleased to hear they care and will take corrective action when needed. They offered to refund my bill. I declined as I am just thankful they swiftly dealt with my concerns.

If you ever find yourself passing through Flatonia, Texas, do yourself a favor and stop at Darlin's…read moreDiner. This place is the definition of small-town charm. The food tastes like it came straight out of a family kitchen--fresh, hearty, and downright delicious. The atmosphere is exactly what you hope for in a hometown diner: locals chatting over coffee, a welcoming vibe the moment you walk in, and a staff that treats you like you've been coming there for years. Everyone is genuinely friendly, and it's clear this spot is a community favorite. One of the small town touches the place boasts is that it's connected to a boutique, so you can enjoy a great meal and then browse around a bit. Nestled in this little Texas town, Darlin's Diner just has that warm, welcoming feeling that makes you want to sit a little longer and come back again. Small town, big flavor, and even bigger hospitality. Highly recommend.

Our last day in town we visited this place for breakfast…read more The service was phenomenal, all the servers and food runners would always checking on tables. We ordered an omelet, eggs Benny, waffles, and a BLT. All the food was fresh and delicious. The chai tea and coffee were also great! They have the cutest store in the back where you can go crazy buying unique gifts. I left with a ton of treasures. Such a Darlin place!

Service was good…read more Wait time was minimal Not very kid friendly Good patio seating but needs more umbrellas Nachos 8/10 Chips where burnt Beet salad. 7/10 Filling but beets needed to be roasted. Flatbread 8/10 Soggy bread Sliders 10/10

Fantastic as always! Great drinks, great food, wonderful atmosphere! The service is fast and…read moreprofessional and the staff always welcoming.

Hate that the store before had to close down, but excited to have this lil coffee shop in town…read more It's quirky and attached to a fun boutique. Husband loves the coffee and a few choice pastries when they offer them. Service has always been good and fast enough. Love seeing so many people stop by while they are in town. There isn't too many places and they managed to grab a great spot!

Best coffee in town great pastries wonderful service and connected to cool store in back. Are going…read moreevery time in town

Great food , Great prices , and Great Service everything came hot to the table me and my wide…read moreenjoyed our meal.

Thank you to YELP that this location was perfect for my group of 10 people for breakfast. The menu…read morehad something for everybody, the quality was delicious and the price was perfect! There was ample parking on the street bathroom was clean and can I say again how delicious the food was? If you pass by this area or like me, decided 5 miles out that we all were gonna do a U-turn and head back and go to this highly rated YELP place, do so and tell your party of 10 not to complain because their tummies will be satisfied lol highly recommend will return