Just off the highway, where engines roar and impatient horns echo through the air, sits a small diner tucked quietly into the corner like a hidden refuge from the rush of the world. The moment you step inside, the noise outside fades into something warmer -- replaced by the hum of conversation, bursts of laughter, and the comforting rhythm of a place full of life. The room buzzes with stories from long days, friends catching up over coffee, and the familiar clatter of plates and silverware. From the kitchen comes the constant symphony of sizzling grills, clanging pans, and ice tumbling into glasses, all blending together into the kind of atmosphere that feels alive rather than loud. It's the sound of comfort. And then there's the smell -- sweet maple syrup drifting through the air, butter melting slowly over stacks of golden flapjacks, fresh coffee brewing somewhere nearby. Every detail makes the diner feel less like a restaurant and more like a memory you didn't realize you missed. It's cozy, genuine, and full of warmth -- the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer after the meal is over. read more

Everytime I drive by this place there is a line in the morning. Finally got to try Abel's with the family this morning and now I know why people are willing to wait. Their customer service is amazing. Our waitress knew customer's name like they have been friends forever. Reasonable prices for the meal. I had their Abel's breakfast and it was better than average and it came out fast too. From the time we put our name on the waiting list till the time I had my meal was about 30 minutes. Not bad. It was pretty packed inside and had a country home feel with their decor. So if you're looking for a quick, decent meal that won't hurt the wallet. Look for this corner diner in the shopping center in Schertz. read more

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As I was coming back from San Antonio, I noticed I was entering Schertz and recalled that there's a Diner nearby. The place in question is a wonderful and staple in the neighborhood, it's "Abel's Diner". This place is wonderful the food is amazing the breakfast is by far one of the best in town. But today it was lunch time, so I wanted to try if the lunch is as good as their breakfast. And I wasn't disappointed, but let me go to the beginning. As you walk in you see a good amount of seating even for somewhat larger groups, the hostess takes you to your seat and then they take your drink order. The people that are taking and bringing your meal are extremely helpful and all around wonderful people. For my meal I ordered the "Homestyle Hamburger" with fries as my side. I'm not going to lie, but at first glance it looked odd, being on what appears a hoagie bun. But don't be fooled, it was absolutely delicious I had cheese and bacon to the hamburger and it brought it to next level. The fries themselves were equally delicious, overall this place continues to serve great food and is a wonderful option. read more

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Their chicken fried steak and New England clam chowder are yummy. I've been going here for about 20 years or so and have never anything I didn't like. The staff is friendly and offer great service! Highly recommended! read more

Service is super friendly and the nostalgic retro diner vibe is so fun! Popped in for a pick up and welcomed in with big smiles! Breakfast plates are moderately priced and look forward to dining in next time and sit by the open kitchen read more

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My dad is obsessed with this place. Notice he's the one always ordering the Chicken Fried Steak. Abel's was sold a while ago and prior to that, portion sizes got smaller. The to go cups are way smaller. Uh, hello? We are in TX. Everything is suppose to be bigger here. I'd like them to at least, go back to the larger to go cups. Anyway, food to fine. Service is always great here. The older generation loves this place and it is always crowded. Need I say more? read more

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It had been awhile since we've been here and after the original owners turned the business over to their daughters. We wondered if the food and service would deteriorate as it often does when original owners retire or sell. We were glad that nothing went down hill. I had the western omelette which had tomatoes, ham, cheese peppers and onions. The omelette was perfectly prepared. Not overcooked like some places tend to do with omelettes but fluffy and just the right ratio of ingredients! I also tried their pancakes which in the past were always fluffy and very good - they didn't disappoint - perfect! The service was also very good. My server was prompt and friendly. I honestly might have to say that the food and service have actually even gotten better. I would definitely come back and will make it a point to return sooner than it's been since my last visit! read more

I've tried several different dishes from this restaurant and to me they're just mediocre. I had the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce didn't taste like hollandaise sauce. It had an off taste to it. When we got there about 10:20 AM my party ordered breakfast and I wanted to order off the lunch menu but was told I had to wait until 11:15 AM so I confirmed it with the cashier as we were leaving the restaurant . You cannot order between 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM off the menu because they're changing from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu . For a person that doesn't like breakfast this was kind of a red flag for me. The biscuits are homemade and good. The gravy is ok but all the other dishes that I've had are mediocre what I do recommend is the homemade cinnamon rolls with a cup of coffee. read more

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Had a great breakfast here. I loved the pecan pancakes and the thick, extra crispy bacon. My husband enjoyed his meat lovers omelette. Tracy was very friendly and kept our coffee refilled. Nice ambiance with 60's and 70's music in the background. Would definitely come back! read more

My 83yrs young mother ENJOYS this spot, around loyal customers & good food. We are repeat customers. read more

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I went to Abel's all the time growing up! Then I didnt go for years, until it was at the new location. I was bumed about not getting and rolls, since they were a dinner only item. The new location is a lot bigger and seems nicer to me. The host was great, but the server was not great. She ws very pushy and not helpful. Seemed like she was ready to snap... I dont like havong awardness with someone handling my food. The food was good, but not like how i remembered it... Servings were large though, so that was a plus! I would reccommend Abel's if you wanted to try it! read more

Abel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Schertz, Texas

The service was great! This place honestly just reminds me of grandmas house growing up. Cute little homey atmosphere. Our food was a little subpar- but I don't think people really come here for the food. They come here for the comfort and welcoming feeling from all of the staff. All of the elderly people around us were greeted with warm smiles & hugs, almost like they were family and it made my heart so warm and fuzzy. I would recommend this restaurant just for that feeling alone! I love it! read more

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Amazing waiters. Tasty food. And very calming with how the light and sound. 10/10 really would recommend this restaurant.

Service was great ,but the spaghetti special was very small and not appealing ,spinach was good , fried chicken sandwich was decent size but breading had absolutely no flavor at all but it was a fresh chicken breast not a frozen piece of meat used .I think I'll stick to the cod special days Wed And Fri. Special I like those . Waitress was very fast and pleasant. read more

Great, old-time spot for some classic diner fare. Been here for both breakfast and lunch, everything was great both times. Definitely recommend the club sandwich, it was large and packed with meat and veg, and the bacon was super crisp, just the way it should be. The waitresses are all very nice, and everyone seems like they enjoy working there, which is a rarity these days. Abel himself is often on site, either cooking up a storm in the back or walking around and checking on the guests, which is an awesome thing to see in an owner. This will be a regular spot for us, so glad somewhere like this is close by! read more

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Classic diner food. I got the Chicken Monterrey. No mushrooms. With fries and spinach The spinach was just okay. It needed some help in the flavor department. The fries were good, I like my fries with a bit of crunch. The main dish was awesome though, the Chicken Monterrey was juicy, had great flavor and I couldn't get enough of it. We had great service too. Very attentive with our refills and making sure we had everything we needed. read more

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We were traveling through, & I'm so glad we stopped here for brunch. Everything was amazing! Everything was made fresh, best chicken & waffles I think I've had! The waitress was so nice, she even gave us water for our dog and told us some tips when eating in San Antonio area. Highly recommend! read more

I had an Old Fashion Club Sandwich tonight!! What a great sammich it was too!! Loved seeing the staff and visiting with owners. Parking was good. Great home style comfort food. read more

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Great food, family atmosphere, friendly staff!!! We eat there at least 3x a month!!! Been going there for15 yrs. read more

Biscuits are great along with the ranchero sauce, beans and potatoes. Coffee is pretty good. read more

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Daily specials are filling and reasonable. Wait staff is fast, efficient and attentive.clam chowder is the bomb! Ambience is that of a small town restaurant. Nice! read more

I had booked mark this diner on yelp because I thought it would be worth a stop, and it was. I like the decor, the friendly service by the greet and wait staff. We selected two hearty breakfast meals, the eggs Benedict and the hearty French toast, eggs and bacon. I was so full I shared my meal. I look forward to returning to try a dinner selection. Forgot to say the prices are reasonable. Food was so good no time for photos. read more

Food was okay, prices okay, quality was okay, service was okay, the ambiance was okay, overall just okay.

I had really high hopes walking into Abel's Diner. I looked at the menu online and saw that it was identical to the menu back in my hometown at the local diner. They even ran two daily lunch specials, just like the restaurant back home did. I walked inside to ask about employment opportunities. I asked "Hello, are you all hiring for servers?" The woman responded "Chili's is!!" I paused to see if she was going to answer my question. She did not, so I asked it again. "Are you guys hiring for servers?" Another woman behind the counter said "you can just take an application." And I was on my way out the door. It seems if you're not a familiar face around here, they don't care to speak to you. Most places would at least give you the decency to let you fill the application out inside. Thank you very much for making me feel welcome to the area. read more

Went to Abel's for breakfast this weekend. Total score! The waitress seated us quickly and got our drink order. When she delivered the drinks she asked if we would like a cinnamon roll for the table. OMG, it was fabulous! We had eggs Benedict, chicken fried steak and a 2 egg breakfast. Everything was tasty and served hot. The entire staff is friendly and efficient. I usually think of Abel's for dinner, but need to add them to my breakfast rotation too. Easy to find, just off the I35 access road. Nice casual place to eat great food. read more

Food is great and service is good. Y'all need to take the time to check Abel's out. I believe that you want be disappointed.

Stopped here one morning on my way to San Antonio for a work project and it's one of those really sweet quaint country. Breakfast diner places the staff was very sweet. Very nice. Great customer service. The food is exactly what you would expect it was like eating at grandmas's house. I had biscuits and gravy with eggs and hashbrowns. Everything was delicious. She kept my coffee full with a smile very sweet. I would definitely eat there again. read more

A good place for when you want something different, or a variety of meals. Service is great and restaurant is clean.

Grabbed breakfast with family on a Saturday morning. The wait was only 10-15 minutes, so we did not mind waiting. One complaint about service, then I'll rave about the food. The hostess asked how many, I told her "3 adults, 2 high chairs" - so she corrected me and said "So, 5?" I said "Yes" When my name was called, I thought they were calling another party because the hostess said "Nicole for 3" - she looked right at me so I corrected her and said "3 adults, 2 high chairs, 5 total" - another employee seemed annoyed with the hostess and told me they would get it taken care of. They had to scramble to get us a table because the head count was wrong. When we sat down, there were no high chairs and I went to grab them myself - once I grabbed them the hostess told me "I got it " and took over. We also noticed a couple families leave before their names were called. The service on the front end was not the greatest. However, once we sat down, our waitress was wonderful and the food was so delicious. We enjoyed every bit of the cinnamon roll (shared by the table) and everyone was doting on my kids - it was great. We really enjoyed our food, I wanted to try a bit of everything. The restaurant is pretty well sized and we were in a cozy room off to the side, which was nice to get out of the cold front area and it was a little quieter there as well. read more

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Another family run business I like to support. I've been going here for 15 years. It's a nice diner with a wide selection of food. I usually go for break or lunch. I like the eggs Benedict and their chicken fried steak and eggs. Also, they serve homemade cinnamon rolls on the weekend and it's impossible not to eat one. Great service, they take really good care of you. I highly recommend. read more

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Great service great food great price. Everything is wonderful i'm thinking I shouldn't have started this review now that you want me to use at least 85 characters. Does that get me there? read more

This little place never disappoints. Tuesday special of pork cutlet with my choice of two sides and Texas toast. That cutlet was made perfect. Tender and tasty. I asked for my gravy on the side. They were busy as usual but things were flowing nicely. read more

RIP Ablel's Diner. Sabrina and I had breakfast there today at about 9:50,since she loved their eggs Benedict. She said it was terrible. The egg was way over cooked, almost rubbery, and the hollandaise sauce was thin and runny. We used to have to wait for a table, especially on Fridays. We had no wait today, and it was definitely not busy when we left No one waiting when we left either. She said the egg had a fishy taste. My breakfast taco was fine, but it's almost impossible to screw up bacon cheese and a scrambled egg. Time to find a new breakfast place with a decent eggs Benedict read more

They have the best caldo. I usually eat 2 bowls because it's so good. Actually I've never had a bad meal there. The staff is lovely. Service is fast, and the food is delicious. I can't recommend it high enough. read more

Food was okay Chicken sandwich was served on a hoagie roll, that didn't work because chicken was round not oblong Red beans were flavorless , but the steak fries were good. read more

Leaving out of San Antonio and headed into Austin did a Yelp search and ran across Abel's Diner and decided to stop in for lunch. The place was packed so the wait was no more than :10 minutes. The food was delicious! We had the kids chicken strips, grilled chicken with green beans, mashed potatoes and brown gravy plus the fried shrimp, beans and green beans. Love that meal comes with a side salad or soup. I would make a few recommendations: - putting cooked bacon in the green beans instead of the tomato's - extending the breakfast hours into brunch hours (maybe can even charge a little extra after a certain time) Overall great dinner very friendly staff, we will be returning again. read more

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This has been the best café. My wife and I have gone to since 1991 until today 2025 when Abel is retiring my brother in Christ go and see Dr. Jeffrey Dean orthopedic surgeon on Military Highway, San Antonio. read more

Abel's Diner was okay, but honestly underwhelming. The food options were pretty limited, and what we ordered came out on the bland side--nothing really stood out in terms of flavor. More specifically, We ordered plates with chicken and the chicken was chewy and the breading just slidesoff I'd say the best part of the meals were the fries. I was also surprised that breakfast ends right at 12:00 sharp, which feels unusual for a diner, and they don't make exceptions. Service was just "meh," not rude but not particularly friendly or attentive either. Overall, not a bad spot, but nothing I'd rush back for. read more

Service left everything to be desired. Word of advice, do not enter this establishment from 11:00am to 12 noon. You will be met with staff telling you what you are allowed to order based on how disorganized the kitchen is at the moment. To my misfortune, my party showed up at 10:55am and greeted with being seated within 5 minutes. We were then told that we could not sit at the table the host seated us at, and were returned back to the waiting area where we waited for another 35 minutes before being seated again. Before being seated again, we were asked by someone from the kitchen if we would be getting lunch or breakfast as breakfast stopped being served at 11am. I replied that I would be getting lunch and my fiancé would be getting breakfast. We were told that she had to order breakfast right this second to get the order in. We were then finally seated at 11:35am, then were greeted by our server. When we began to order, she informed us that I could not order lunch if someone at my table was ordering breakfast. In addition if I did decide to order lunch, I would receive my food at noon, the earliest. After spending 45 minutes in the restaurant, with no meal in site, we decided to get up and leave. I genuinely had no idea how to get something to eat here. Tons of better places to go where you can actually eat. read more

This cute little dinner is filled with nice employees . It's close to my apartment . I only ordered the Cobb salad but it was fresh and delicious. I would like to try more of The menu items . My order came out pretty quick during the busy dinner rush . I hope to be back soon. read more