The Breakfast Place

Updating my review!…read more My mom, husband, and I went this morning for breakfast and to start off the place wasn't as packed we found a booth pretty quick. It did take a while for anyone to attend us, I had to ask someone for menus and to take our drinks. My mom ordered the chicken fried steak and the waiter seemed a bit confused on what the menu said. My mom was confused too because on the menu it had two of the same name items with different prices. Anyway he took her order and he put in for the " country fried steak" as he called it and she also asked for the gravy on the side. My husband and I ordered waffles combo plates and my husband asked for a side of bacon. When the food arrived the gravy was on my mom's food when she asked for it on the side and she asked to get it replaced. She got it back and once she started cutting it it's was actually chicken fried chicken. She didn't want to ask to take it back so she just ate it. The good thing is she said her meal was delicious even though she didn't get exactly what she wanted. She also very much enjoyed the coffee. When it came to my mine and my husbands meal the sausage on his plate looked pale as if it was left on the grilled for one minute each side so we asked if it could be slightly more cooked and we're super grateful that the waiter took it back and brought crisper sausage linked on our plate. Now the only other disappointment from my husband's meal is that he never got his extra bacon instead he was brought extra sausage links. We didn't want to send it back either so we just kept it and he ate that. Overall all the food was amazing just wish everything was given to us the way we ordered it in the beginning. I would still go back and eat there.

Flew to Houston on Christmas Day and arrived early morning. After checking into our hotel, we were…read moreready for a late breakfast-of course most restaurants were closed but we found this diner that was about a 30 minute drive from the Med Center. We arrived around 11 and they were semi busy. Smaller spot in a mini strip mall with booth/counter/regular seating and black/white square flooring. Daily specials (M-F) are atavailable. We all ordered Omelettes with chocolate chip and plain pancakes to share. My Avocado Omelette (swapped Chorizo for shrimp-yes!) was delicious. And filled with slightly spicy Chorizo, mushroom, onions to name a few. The Meat Lover and Chicken Fajita were also tasty. Stuffed and generous portions. Pancakes were the perfect compliment and were also delicious! Our server and the entire staff were engaged and upbeat despite working on a Holiday. They were closing at 1 so we made it just in time. Make a stop at this Gem for some Diner deliciousness!

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All Meat (Bacon, Ham, Sausage) Omelette

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Strawberry Shake!

I-45 Diner

4.3(23 reviews)

5.3 mi

I've been to both locations, and I can honestly say this one is far better than the original…read more First off, the restaurant itself just looks better. It's cleaner, nicer, and feels more welcoming as soon as you walk in. The atmosphere alone makes it a much more enjoyable place to eat. The service was also a big improvement. The staff here were friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. It felt like they actually cared about the customers and wanted you to have a good experience. What surprised me the most was the food. It's the exact same menu as the original location, but somehow it tasted better here. Everything came out fresh, hot, and really well prepared. I'll be honest, I had a pretty bad experience at the original location before, which made me hesitant to try this one. But I'm really glad I did because it completely changed my opinion. At this point, I may never go back to the original location again--but I will definitely be coming back to this one. Highly recommend giving this location a try.

We were looking for a diner or local café with good food and, given its rating on Yelp, we decided…read moreto try this place. The menu options are huge in this diner and I really wasn't sure quite what to expect. Good news was our welcoming waitress named Candyce who was very friendly, answered questions and made suggestions. Mr. Picky has a sweet tooth and wanted to order just pancakes, but I bullied him into ordering one of their FIT omelettes (shrimp and avocado) and then they very kindly substituted two pancakes for the side of fruit. I was eyeballing the Reuben on the menu and when I asked the waitress to name her favorites, that was one of them and so I went ahead and ordered it with fried zucchini and onion rings. The latter two fried things we both liked, the Reuben was just average, but the omelette was loaded with mushrooms and onions which helped make it taste good (the kitchen did a good job on that omelette to put lots of stuff on it and send it to the table looking substantial and tasty). As they close at 3 PM, they don't have desserts at this particular location, and so we shared the Strawberry cheesecake pancakes to finish the meal. Overall, this is not a "4.7" level restaurant but that was on only 12 reviews. I might stop in again if I was running down Kuykendahl and needed a quick bite, but the good news was the price. We got all that food for $39.20 plus tip, a really great deal, and our waitress was great!

Banana pancakes, waffle, extra crispy bacon, over easy eggs

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Nate's Diner

4.6(141 reviews)

6.1 mi

If you want an old school tradition diner that over feeds you then this is the one! It also has…read moreHispanic influences on several of the menu items. Went when it was rather busy but service was still very fast. The steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection in the omelette and it was layered perfectly with the cheese, hash browns, steak, and mushrooms. Are you a crispy pancakes type of person!? If so, get them. I perfect waffles but something told me to trust the pancakes and they were great. I'll be back for sure!

Took my kids there for breakfast Saturday morning and they loved it. The food was greatread more

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Breakfast Taco

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Breakfast Tacos

Lynn's Table

4.0(254 reviews)

4.9 mi

Best place to eat in Old Town Spring, especially on a beautiful day - they have a great outdoor…read moreporch near one of the towns courtyards. Server is so kind - and quick! Try their ranch and get extra pickles!

Great spot in Old Town Spring! Delicious desserts and such great food!…read more The service was good, and the dining room is warm and old fashioned charming! Give them a try!

DESSERTS!

Peanut butter cookies fresh out of the oven

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Snickers cheesecake yummy

Waterfalls Cafe

4.2(183 reviews)

13.5 mi

Today was our first time visiting but definitely will not be our last…read more The food is absolutely amazing and fresh. Tastes like good ole home cooked meal right to your table but what really made this enjoyable for me was the service ... Nancy was attentive. Friendly. Gave great recommendations and always had a smile on her face. The other customers in the restaurant (the regulars ) are great too , such warm welcoming people and environment. It was like sitting down to eat with family. Family you've never met but yet felt you could spend hours talking to them. can't rave enough about this place and the people of magnolia

The service was awesome and the food was my favorite yet! Will be coming back! The place was cute…read moreand had plenty of seating and good parking!

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Migas

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The signage!

Uncle Tony's

4.4(271 reviews)

6.7 mi

Why 4 stars? Because my burger scratched the itch I was looking for…read more --- --- --- On my son's last day of summer vacation, I took him for a haircut nearby so that he could be fresh for 1st grade, and then chose Tony's for our post-cut lunch spot. If a place has french fries, he's in. And I'd heard that Tony's was one of the best places to grab a burger in the area, so everybody wins here. I had the Juicy Tony and it was a solid burger. It's noted on the menu that is must be served medium rare, no exceptions - that's my preferred temperature anyway, so it was perfect for me. It was indeed juicy and tender. The cajun fries were a nice pairing. We enjoyed our experience overall. Was it a top notch, amazing burger? I wouldn't go that far, but it did its job and I'm happy we came and tried it out.

Having eating Wendy's and Burger King down the street this week I wanted another burger for the…read moresake of variety. Enter Uncle Tony's. I'm not really one to spend $20 on a burger. At least not enjoy spending it. But with prices these days getting way out of hand what can you do. I got the rattlesnake because I saw it touted as their award winning burger. Not sure from where the award came. But this and their trash can tacos had the emblem next to it. You also get a veggie pack with your to-go burger which has chopped lettuce, pickles, raw onions and 2 slices of tomatoes. That's nice so you don't have to put on the required latex gloves to use their veggie bar to get these yourselves. It's in a separate bag. I thought this was the buger at first and was secretly getting a bit concerned when I saw the cook toss it onto the counter like a bean bag. The cashier was super nice. He offered me water as I waited. They had another guy working in the back cooking the food. You also get a thimble of ketchup in your Togo bag along with a packet of mustard and mayo. The bun was a little burnt. And I couldn't taste any of the mixed in jalapeños. Also I kinda wish they had whole lettuce rather than chopped just because it kept falling out of the burger. But other than these issues the burger was pretty tasty. Definitely not a McDonald's burger like one person posted. But also not the best burger ever as many other posters swear by. Definitely glad I went. But don't know if I'd be willing to spend another $20 on one of their Burgers either. They're closed on Sundays according to Google maps which is old school nice to see.

Chela Angus Cheeseburger on white sourdough bun.

Ultimate Habanero Rattlesnake Burger. Angus beef mixed with pork sausage, diced onions & fresh jalapenos seasoned to perfection.

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Rattlesnake Chicken Salad, romaine lettuce, cheese, grilled chicken, cheese, bacon bits, grilled onions, jalapenos, avocado

Puffabelly's Old Depot Restaurant

3.4(162 reviews)

5.1 mi

Place To be!!…read more Amazing!!!! Amazing food The service was top tier Space was clean Customer service was kind check Em out !!

The food here is really great, but the hours are always uncertain as they do not adhere to any…read morestandard business hours.

Live music on the weekends

Chicken Fried Chicken

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View of the outdoor patio from the 2nd story stage.

The Republic Grille

Comfort food done right!…read more I love the comfort food dishes at Republic grille! My family and I came here on a weeknight and there was no wait. A server came over to us right away and was attentive the entire time. What I love most is this place is a crowd pleaser. No matter what you're on the mood for, there's an option on the menu for you.

Food was ordered caprice salad and spinach cheese grilled chicken dip!…read more With a bottle of champagne! Carson and Riley took care of everything! Ambiance is welcoming and friendly with TV's for sports on TV's My favorite place for the weekends or lunch during the week if I am in the area!

Apple Cobbler

Wedge

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Filet Crawfish Sauce

The Kitchen

4.4(856 reviews)

10.2 mi

Ages old favorite, since the days they were at Waterway Square. Dedicated staff and management,…read moreand the cooks are the best! And don't forget Wednesday's 30% off wine cases!

I come here once in a while and especially when I get bored of my usual routines.. it's always…read morerefreshing to come here! I always get excellent customer service! The place is a tad small inside and always busy. Love the deviled eggs, burger, and lattes!

Beverage bar

Sweet potato fries

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Bananas Foster French Toast

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

4.0(279 reviews)

7.6 mi

We love our weekly visits to Rayford Rd. Toasted Yolk after church. The waitlist option makes…read morethings even better. Great coffee and food options from the friendly staff round out a wonderful, easy-going Sunday. We always have a friend with us that is in his 80's, and we do have one suggestion (that may be a little selfish) that would make things a little nicer for him. We love the large portions available but it becomes an issue when a 4 egg omelette, or plate sized pancakes always involve a discussion about "hating to waste food". Our suggestion is simple....the kids menu already exists and would be a great offering if folks over a certain age could order from that. Simple idea, easy to do, and would make the overall visit much better for those of a certain age and those who take them to breakfast.

Met up with a friend visiting in Spring for breakfast. Toasted Yolk was open and close by and…read moredecided to try it. It was busy when we arrived with plenty of people eating inside and outside. We were seated in one of the booths. I ordered the cappuccino to start. It was ok... foam is not firm enough to stand the spoon test. Cowboy scramble with gravy looked great from the menu with gravy. It was ok... gravy tasted good but it's mostly egg with very minimal meat (sausage, bacon, ham). We also ordered pancakes. When they delivered the maple syrup, it spilled on the table and they didn't bother to clean it up. We also had a parfait, they forgot the spoon and took a while. We had to ask another server for it as our server didn't come back for a while. Restaurant is nicely decorated and colorful. They have a bar for mimosas, etc.

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Cassandra S.

13 years ago

Great place to eat. The food is delicious. The omelets are simply the very best. Good lunches too. Love the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches on Jalapeno Bread. The owners and staff are attentive and friendly. If you have never been to The Breakfast Place, you really want to go there.... it totally outshines other places. read more

Denise L.

1 year ago

This place is a hidden gem! We stumbled upon it one morning, and the breakfast here was hands down a 10/10. The food was amazing, and the staff was very helpful, welcoming, and friendly. Especially Ryle, who did a great job taking care of my family. We love it here and will definitely recommend it! read more

Romey P.

201

9 years ago

I've been to this place a few times but it's definitely a favorite! They have plenty of staff and they pretty attentive. My only issue is the lack of parking. Over all you can't go wrong with this place. read more

One Lucky M.

11 years ago

Excellent small in town breakfast restaurant, food is always excellent, service is great and the owner is often there and is very friendly! A family favorite! read more

Jerome B.

10 years ago

I had breakfast here unfortunately I was one not happy with the food extremely happy with the service Maybe I was very early when it just opened read more

Sara N.

8 years ago

Very nice place for families, kids will sure like it, I enjoyed my breakfast there and they have good service. Eggs are the best part of it.

Melissa W.

10 years ago

The outside of the restaurant looks very old and run down but they keep it clean inside and the food is delicious!

Don D.

373

159

8 years ago

Great service great food the prices are a little on the high side but besides that it's a really awesome place

Brad F.

12 years ago

One of our family faves. We haven't had anything bad on the menu and they are always busy...try it out!

Frederick B.

192

8 years ago

Love it love it live it love it love it love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it read more

Liliana M.

6 years ago

First time trying this place out and everything was great! From food to service! Will go back :)

Jaime S.

4 years ago

Good good good vibes and excellent service definitely coming back and best coffee around here.

Mike R.

9 years ago

This business has the rudest service ever and the food is average but very expensive.

Megan B.

148

11 years ago

Awesome food and big portions! Only issue I had was service wasn't that great.

Marcia K.

12 years ago

Food was good and the portions large. Great coffee. Friendly staff.

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