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    Whistle Stop Cafe

    4.0 (108 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Gabriella G.

    Super cute tiny roadside cafe in Decatur. Breakfast biscuits were delicious and fluffy. Their simple breakfast fare was quite fulfilling, service was prompt but the small old-town atmosphere was awesome. Truly enjoyed this spot on our way around Texas! Also: there's a super cute gas station with old fashioned pumps next door perfect for a photo op!! We are headed that way once we're done with our gravy. I see some wholesome pies on the counter over there... but we are too full to try them today- bummer! They have cherry, apple, Pecan, chocolate, coconut, buttermilk and banana pudding!! Pretty good options! ** we found out that this cafe started in 1935 and was part of the tourist main stop in the then main (back then) Meridian Highway! Also a part of the cattle herding Chisholm Trail before then. This is a piece of "Americana" history that can be enjoyed right next to the cafe!! The station is covered in actual Petrified wood!) I added the pictures of the markets so you too can learn something new!

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    Syd G.

    I've driven by this a dozen times and never thought twice. Looked like cool buildings but didn't realize what I was missing out on. We took a ride up there from Fort Worth just based on the Yelp reviews. These buildings were originally built in 1927. It was a gas station and guest lodges used up until the 50's. Legend says Bonnie and Clyde stayed there for a night. Very cool history. Now the food.... Five ! The dining room isn't huge but quite a few tables and they keep in cold in there. Make sure you get their biscuits. Wow !! I had two eggs, biscuits, sausage and hash browns. The gravy was really good. All this for around $10. They kept the coffee flowing and service was really good. I'll be back.

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    William G.

    It is definitely a piece of area history. We stopped in because it was so unique. The inside decor is a dinner I ordered the chicken fried chicken and my wife had the club and fries. The food was as down home as it comes, it tasted amazing and cooked prefect. The potion sizes were big and the price is reasonable. I will definitely come back.

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    Crystal P.

    Worth the stop. Go here! Down home personal feel with a bunch of great food. The coffee is decent and the biscuits are huge! The gravy tastes a mix of instant but the sausage really brings it to life. It wasn't bad and I'm super picky about gravy! The sausage egg cheese biscuit was next level with 2 panties, side by side with a huge egg and was great. The omelet was terrific. For a road side stop, it is charming and delicious!

    Biscuit and sausage gravy!

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    9 years ago

    Stopped in while traveling through Decatur. My buddy and I had country fried steak and eggs with hash browns and toast. Hit the spot.

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    6 years ago

    Was excited to try this out but definitely under delivered. Classic charm inside and wonderful wait staff but food lacked flavor.

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    9 years ago

    Great food and the best waitresses in town. Small cozy setting where the decatur locals congregate... you must try the banana pudding!

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    Yummy, home-style food in a comfy, down,-home atmosphere. No frills, no fuss... Just delicious!!

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    8 years ago

    Just a quiet day for a quick stop to see this charming building. It was very nice to see a business so well part of the community

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    8 years ago

    It's a small coffee shop/breakfast house. I had a 3 egg breakfast with bacon, potatoes and rye toast....yummy

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    I haven't been here in years, & stopped in for dinner last night…read more Did not know they added a "bowls," selection to their menu, & it definitely adds more to their main theme of sandwiches with meat haha I had their garlic jalopeno burger. Meat had a lot of flavor, & the peppers were pretty spicy. The fries were good as well My friend had the chicken bowl, & it was deliciousssss. Next time that's what I'll be getting. So much flavor, & a good option if you're trying be healthy. So props to them for adding that to the menu. The service was good, our waitress was nice. Ambiance is that of a sports bar. TV's with games on, & can get loud haha

    Very cool BBQ joint right across the street from the City Hall in Decatur. It's an old building…read morewith tons of decorations inside. There are two floors and a back patio. They also have three pool tables and TVs. The menu is extensive and the prices reasonable for BBQ. Seems like a favorite of the locals. I though they would be playing C&W, but they had 60's and 70's music on. The squeeze and I split a two meat plate with brisket and sausage and two sides, cowboy cole slaw and Rooster Tails (Deep fried onion petals). The brisket was moist and very tender, with a slight smokiness. The sausage was deeply smoked, sliced in half and charred a bit on the flattop. The slaw and Rooster Tails were really good. A nice slightly spicy dip was served with the onions. Good BBQ sauce for the brisket, and they also had a wall of pain with some choice hot sauces on it. I didn't partake, since I have a flight to catch in the morning. They brought a second plate for no charge. The squeeze had a canned IPA and I had a Shiner Bock draft for libations. We really enjoyed the meal. Morgan was an excellent server and didn't try to shoo us out even though more customers were coming in. I wish I lived around here so I could try the other items on the menu.

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    0.8 mi

    Brother-in-law loves this place, so I decided to take him to breakfast on one of my visits to the…read morearea. Plenty of parking, not crowded on a weekday. Inside very open, lots of light. Not a lot of "atmosphere" per se. Drinks were ordered and delivered promptly. Breakfast order took a minute; there seemed to be some confusion over which server was taking our table. BIL ordered one of the local breakfasts with all the usual: eggs, grits, toast, bacon. I opted for the veggie omelet with home fries and toast. Order took no time to be delivered. BIL finished his, and mine was the perfect portion. I hate having leftovers but this was not an overstuffed omelet, so I made short work of it. Home fries were a bit bland, but veggies in omelet were just right. Getting out of here was a challenge. Once food was delivered, we were able to watch servers talking while our drinks ran dry, and getting the check took a minute. It was good, reasonably priced and no leftovers gives it the 4-stars instead of 3, but once I'm done with breakfast, I have things to do, so no 5-stars on this one. I'm going to skip this on my next trip to Texas.

    Here again in 5 months on our way to San Diego…read more It's a Sunday, just before 8am. It is busy. Guess we're late as everyone is already halfway through their breakfast. Again this place is clean & neat despite the breakfast crowd. Our server was friendly and prompt with coffee and water. Today we ordered the Ryan's omelet and chicken fried steak. The omelette serving is big! Very generous amounts of ingredients and chunky size too! Love it! The chicken fried steak is huge! I think it's more a sharing size but if you're hungry, it's perfect for you. I'm pretty sure there'll be leftover.

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    Brandis Country Kitchen - Wednesday special. Bacon chicken breast, potatoes, and green beans.

    Wednesday special. Bacon chicken breast, potatoes, and green beans.

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    Whistle Stop Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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