Met cousins last Thursday night for dinner here while traveling the area. They said it has the…read morebest chicken fried steak. Very true! The CFS was nearly perfect. Just the right breading. Steak good. I would have liked the gravy to be a bit thinner but it was flavorful. It came with corn, green beans, and potatoes. All perfect. And the place reminded me of the country places we went to as a kid. Look, it's a dive. But it's the kind of place that fills your stomachs as well as your soul. If you're near here, go! So glad my cousins suggested it.

I always feel at home when I go here. Has all the essentials you may need in a jiff and the food is…read morealways delicious. The owners are about as genuine and nice as you'd expect in a country setting. 11/10 would recommend.

On a recent trip from my home in Montgomery to the Hill Country, I experienced an unexpected detour…read morethat I now know was nothing short of God's protection. Warning lights came on in my SUV, and I felt a strong pull to turn around and head back 15 miles to Brenham. That decision, though inconvenient at the time, turned out to be a divine appointment. I was traveling alone with my six-year-old son, a fully loaded SUV, and two dogs--one of them just an eight-week-old puppy. My husband called ahead to Appel Ford and spoke with Mary, who told him to send me their way--that they would take care of me. What a profound understatement that turned out to be. Mary and the entire Appel Ford team went above and beyond anything I could have asked for. What could have been a stressful, overwhelming, and potentially dangerous situation was handled with such grace, kindness, and excellence. They were busy--no doubt about it--but they made room to inspect my vehicle quickly so I could get into a rental. Mary also reminded me that I had a Premium Care Package I had completely forgotten about, which helped tremendously with the rental process. What touched me the most was the way they cared for my whole family. The manager noticed I was lowering the windows for my dogs and invited me to bring them inside where it was cool, simply asking me to clean up if needed. The staff kindly helped with my son--offering him water, cleaning up when he spilled, showing him the restroom, and even watching him while I moved our things. They greeted and played with my dogs. Their kindness wasn't just professional--it was genuine. But Appel Ford wasn't done. The very next day, after repairing the sensor issue, they called my husband to report that they had heard a concerning roaring noise during the test drive. Upon further inspection, they discovered that the front driver's side wheel was so loose that it literally came off when they removed the hubcap. Their attention to detail and their refusal to dismiss what could have seemed like a minor issue quite literally saved our lives. When I returned to pick up my vehicle, they once again went the extra mile, processing everything quickly and offering to help me transfer all my things back from the rental. It would have been easy for anyone at that shop to say, "We're too busy." It would have been easy to overlook the sound, to do just the minimum. But they didn't. Because of their diligence and compassion, I am here today with my son and my dogs--safely back home with my family. Words cannot express my gratitude. I will be a customer for life. I've already told everyone I know and will continue to tell them--it is worth the drive to Brenham for service like this. I am reminded of Psalm 91:11-12: "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." God's protection was evident that day, and Appel Ford was a vessel of His provision. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus in the way you served me and my family. -- Katherine T.

Extremely Disappointing Experience & Alarming Business Practices -- Especially for Women…read more I typically purchase a new vehicle every 2-3 years and have bought vehicles from many dealerships. This time, my husband was the actual buyer; the truck would be purchased and financed under his credit, while I helped with the negotiation. I initially worked with Will and asked whether there was any flexibility in the price. His response was extremely condescending, making me feel as though I could not afford the vehicle simply because I asked about a price reduction. He told me they would not lower the price further, so I left an honest review about my experience. Shortly afterward, the dealership lowered the price anyway. I contacted Frank, the General Manager, and was willing to give the dealership another chance. Frank was professional, provided an out-the-door price, and offered to remove the additional upgrades. I accepted the price, secured financing, and contacted Justin to obtain the purchase order. I want to emphasize that my entire experience with Justin was great. He was polite, professional, helpful, and responsive throughout the process. He treated me with respect and made everything as smooth as possible. If my experience had been based on Justin alone, I would have no problem giving the dealership a positive review. Approximately 48 hours later, Mike, the General Sales Manager, refused to sell the truck to my husband because of my review. He emphasized his long history with the owner and made it clear that he had the authority to refuse to do business with us based on what I had written. Within a few hours of refusing the sale, the dealership lowered the price again--bringing it within approximately $1,700 of the price I had originally been negotiating for. I cannot say what their intent was, but the timing made the decision feel personal rather than business-related. I contacted Frank afterward. He remained professional, acknowledged that he had heard my original conversation with Will, and agreed that Will's behavior had been condescending. However, Frank also told me that it was the dealership's practice not to do business with someone who leaves a negative review or expresses dissatisfaction with how they were treated. ALARMING BUSINESS PRACTICE I understand that a business has discretion over whom it chooses to serve. However, refusing to sell a vehicle to my husband because I spoke up about how I was treated is deeply troubling. I was not the buyer. My husband was the buyer, the truck was being financed under his credit, and I was simply helping with the negotiation. Yet my review was used as the reason to refuse the sale to him. Customers should be able to honestly review their experiences without worrying that a spouse or family member will be denied business as a result. If the dealership disagreed with my review, it could have responded to it or contacted me to discuss the situation. Instead, according to Mike, it chose to refuse the transaction. ESPECIALLY CONCERNING FOR WOMEN As a woman, this experience made me feel awful. I asked a normal question about price, felt I was treated condescendingly, and left an honest review. I then gave the dealership another chance, accepted the General Manager's price, secured financing, and was prepared to complete the purchase. Instead, my husband was refused business because of something I had said. That left me with a troubling message: If I speak up when I feel mistreated, my husband can be punished for it. This feels like an alarming example of the old "good ol' boy" mentality: speak up, challenge how you are treated, or refuse to stay silent, and you will be punished for it. Women should be able to ask questions, negotiate prices, advocate for themselves or their families, and express concerns without fearing retaliation. No customer should have to stay silent to protect a spouse or family member's ability to do business. My concern is not with every employee. Justin was excellent throughout my entire experience with him--professional, helpful, respectful, and easy to work with. Frank also initially appeared interested in resolving the situation. My concern is with the underlying management practice of refusing business to customers--or their family members--because they leave negative reviews or express dissatisfaction. This isn't about not getting the truck. It's about what happened after I spoke up. Customers, especially women advocating for themselves or their families, deserve to know how this dealership handles people who honestly describe their experiences.

Such a cute little bar/restaurant/grocery. Had the most delicious and massive burger. This was a…read morefresh burger not a frozen patty. The brisket sandwich was smoked this morning. Nice big TV. The owner was friendly and chatty.

We had some time to kill before our check in at nearby Rocky Creek Park. Wild bills was…read moreaccommodating and friendly. The food was DELICIOUS and they even made my son a chopped beef sandwich (his favorite) even though it wasn't on the menu. Thanks wild bills!

In the small town of Giddings this is an oasis for mankind! Seriously! There just is not too much…read morein Giddings... a half hearted Buc-ee's (something so small they should really be ashamed to call it a Buc-ee's),a Walmart that has 3 isles of groceries... and a cornucopia of fast food or bad food places. In this sea of mediocrity there is a small light... a semblance of possible civilization.... and it's called Rattlers. A decent price for gas in a small town, lots of fast pumps, a large convenience store, a walk in beer cooler, a Burger King attached, and the bathrooms are clean! Hallelujah! (One knock... the staff could not care less about the customers!) Get you gas, grab a 6pk, load up on snacks... and enjoy life in a little place called Giddings.

We stopped here to use the facilities and get a cup of coffee, the bathrooms were nasty and the…read morecoffee was average at best, do yourself a favor and use the Buc-ees right down the street.

I had a blowout on my trailer on I-10 in Weimer. These guys showed up in within 20 minutes of my…read morecall and had me on my way in 40 minutes. Excellent service, good communication and super friendly. The technician's son plays football at A&M, so support Aggie family when you can.

Thank God for this guy! Came right away and took great care of us! Grateful!! He knew his stuff and…read morewas here on 4th of July to help us back on the road!

Fast, professional service. Car inspection and oil change with competitive pricing. Very convenient…read moretoo.

Great service! 10/10 recommend this place. The guy that assisted me was able to change the oil plug…read morethat many places couldn't. Very happy I came here for my oil change.

My husband and I were on a little road trip, and we stopped in here for gas and snacks. I really…read moreneeded to use the bathroom, and was so happy to see the sign on the window that says clean bathrooms. When I walked into the hall way it was clean, and the women bathroom was spotless, and didn't stink. The guy at the register was really nice and helpful. The store itself was clean, and I liked the crosses and signs and cowboy hats and other merchandise, it was really cool to see them. I purchased a little white cross.

One of the cheap gas prices I saw traveling from Fort Worth to Katy. Great little gas station, in…read moreNavasota. So stop by, pick up your snacks, food, drinks, there's even a milk shake machine. They also have Texas souvenirs: caps, t-shirts, wallets and yes some are all bedazzled. lol But, the only thing is the bathrooms, One of each for woman and man and they were cleaned. The other great thing easy off and on to the high-way. Forgot to mention the beef jerky, many kinds yyeeeaaaahhhh!!

On the way to Houston, my car needed to be serviced. They were busy but I was still greeted quickly…read moreand helped promptly. I really appreciated their help!

a Great service the…read morelast place in surrounding counties to get full service on your vehicle fueled up, Check fluids, tires air checked windshield cleaned with a smile.