This restaurant was not far from the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, so we stopped here after a morning of birding. Excellent food! Nice creative menu. Very pleasant ambience. Good service. The homemade kahlua cake was fabulous. read more

The sandwich were good but the potatoe soup was outstanding. The service was excellent and the server was great. The restaurant is very nice and larger than the outside appears. The decorations are really appropriate for the restaurant. read more

I really like this place and try to stop whenever I am in town. The soups are all great. I love the nutty salad. Everything goes so well together. A lot of their meals come with fresh fruit or you can just order it. The corn patties are awesome. They have several vegetarian options and are very accommodating when it comes to food allergies and sensitivities. The bakery items are all super good. There is limited seating and parking, but it's definitely worth the trip. read more

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Quaint cafe with a delicious choice of sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, and more. (Also serves breakfast.) My favorite dishes are the Nutty Spring salad, and the Chicken Salad-it's the BEST that I've ever had. They also have a dessert case that is hard to resist. It's pricey, but the food is fresh, and definitely worth a visit! read more

Food was delicious but very pricey. It's not a place my budget can afford. Service was almost none existent. I would have loved to have a tea refill but waitress never showed. We had to get up and find her to order dessert. Ambiance was nice. It was clean and beautifully decorated with an old fashioned touch. At times it was quiet. read more

Probably one of the worst places to eat in Harlingen, although I wouldn't say they are the worst but they're definitely really bad and it's all about how fresh everything is which it isn't it all tastes like they microwaved it regardless of what you get on the warm side. The big thing about this place is how RUDE the staff is, like they almost seem like they're offended people are giving them business, when I ate here I saw a couple get up and walk out mumbling about how rude they were. I had already ordered and got my food and I was not happy, I won't eat here again. It's literally common knowledge this place is bad, I told friends I was going here and they said not to but I wanted to try something new and was brutally disappointed. read more

Love Antigua. One of the best soup & sandwich places in Harlingen. It is quaint, quiet & superb. The food is amazing. It's very tasty & delicious. The Gobbler is Thanksgiving in a sandwich, I love their asaian salad & their soups, every single one is delicious. Make sure you leave room for dessert because they are out of this world; love their chocolate delight. This place is a great gem in Harlingen. read more

What an adorable little place. Soup, salad, sandwiches... I got a Sample Salad plate with cranberry salad, chicken salad, fruit, and quiche. It was amazing! Great service and everything. The little pita chips and spread they brought out premeal was fabulous as well! read more

I hate leaving bad reviews... especially when it's a small business, but when the customer service is lacking, it's hard not to say something. The soups are always great, the nutty spring salad is good... the chicken salad is always a hit. I come here often because I like the food, but there's one female waitress who is not friendly, accommodating or kind. What happened to the basic concept of customer service? It totally ruins the experience... and makes me question coming back. And I'd like to note that this isn't a one time occurrence. Hopefully this changes, because good food needs good customer service! Note to owners who hopefully read these reviews -- others have commented on the bad service... so something needs to change... read more

We have been coming to Antigua since 2013 and have always been delighted with the food, service, and ambiance. The menu - we've just about worked our way through it - has interesting items with lovely spices and combinations of flavors. And you will not believe the desserts! There was an annoying child who was ignored by his father. It's hard for the staff to keep a fractious child from irritating others when the parent won't do anything. Even so, the luncheon experience was wonderful and we will go back. read more

This is the second time I've come here for lunch while passing through the area and it does not disappoint. The restaurant is conveniently located not far from the interstate, in a cute old historic home. The interior is broken into multiple seating areas in different rooms. There's daily specials and the menu consists of a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and main dishes. Most of the plates come with your choice of soup and a your choice of salad. Some of the sandwiches even allow you a half sandwich order. My first trip I ordered the half hot veggie sandwich with a house salad and broccoli cheese soup. My second time I ordered the other veggie sandwich with broccoli cheese soup and the Asian salad. Everything was amazing both times and I have no complaints. The veggies were huge and obviously fresh. I would suggest this place for anyone passing through the area around lunch time. read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Half veggie sandwich with a side Asian Salad and a side of the horseradish cream sauce. - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

Found this place on yelp and now is my go to place for lunch. Love the mushroom soup and always happy to see the specials. Don't walk out without viewing the dessert case. read more

The bacon and poblano quiche was delicious and very custard-like. Excellent! Quite and peaceful cafe. read more

What a lovely place! Terrific lunch, quiet and peaceful. Attentive waitstaff. I had the chicken salad sandwich with a cup of mushroom soup (Friday soup special) and a nice small side of the nutty salad. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The decor is charming. read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Chicken salad sandwich and nutty salad. - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

I found hair in my salad. I reported to the waitress and her reply was oh I am sorry. She should have offered to bring me another salad. I asked to speak to Mr. Garcia; but the waitress took my name and said she will relay the message. Terrible service for a high price. read more

First time here looking forward to something different. Parking is limited but you can park on the street or side street. Looks like they have a huge variety for lunch but limited in breakfast options. We did have the croissant and the quiche and they were both great. Will have to come again for lunch. If you want something other than tacos drop on by and enjoy also lots of Pastries!! read more

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Very quick to get seated at lunch time. Arrived around 1:00 pm so I'm thinking I missed the lunch rush. Highly recommend the Tuscan Potato soup . Hibiscus tea was delicious! Had the chicken avocado sandwich with the nutty spring salad. Both excellent choices in my opinion! Great service and friendly staff! read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Chicken avocado sandwich with nutty spring salad - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

Our waitress had an a awful attitude! I just hope she is not always this rude. Place was nice.

Wow this place really is a rare and pleasant find. Wonderful menu variety and the best quiche and poblano soup I've ever had. Very friendly staff and relaxed setting. I will definitely return. read more

Was excited to try this place. Showed up at 3:30 and was turned away. The lady made it very clear that her kitchen closes at 3:30. My wife and I said, "oh, thats ok, we just wanted coffee and dessert." She said, we dont have coffee. And said, we were welcome to take a pastry to go. We left. Wont be back read more

Don't skip the buffalo chicken empanadas, or their cubano sandwich, or their creamy poblano soup, and don't forget the salads (my favorite is the Tuscan chicken salad). And there's so much more. read more

Yum! What a gem in Harlingen. Loved mushroom soup. Got the famous chicken salad on croissant. Very tasty. And the asian chicken salad is romaine with apples, walnut and cranberries. All for 10 dollars read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Portobello soup, chicken salad croissant, asian salad! - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

During travel for work, I quickly looked for a place to have late lunch. I stumbled onto Antigua Bakery and Cafe. I ordered the soup, salad, and sandwich. I had Tortilla soup (daily soups), nutty salad, and the chicken salad on a croissant. It was all delicious. I ordered pina colada cheese cake to go! The restaurant is in an old house and the menu is small, but don't let the limited menu fool you, it is heavenly. All the food is homemade and delightful. I dined there on the day I arrived and on my way to the airport, stopped by for a to go order to eat at the airport. I had the asian salad and the poblano soup with the chicken salad croissant. Completely satisfied. read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - chicken salad on a croissant, nutty salad (a favorite), tortilla soup. - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

Another great place! Why would anyone eat at a fast food sandwich place when they got this place for a choice? Soup and salad were superb, I got the pulled pork- expected it to be smothered in bbq sauces but it wasn't so I tried it thier way and was not disappointed! The pastries were great too! Top knotch! read more

Would definitely come back. Wonderful food and service The menu is extensive for a small place and so very creative read more

Love this place. Where do I start? I'm not from Harlingen but I always have to make a trip up here to have lunch here. I love the hot veggie sandwich and the chicken salad is special!!! The lemon cream pie is also a must! read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Hoy veggie with nutty salad. Delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

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Delicious food, great atmosphere, great service. Perfect lunch outing, highly recommend.

Most entrees include a choice of salad, which are all really tasteful. And the sandwiches are good. I usually have the turkey sandwich which is awesome!! It's a warm sandwich. The chicken salad sandwich is in a croissant and that's also very good. They have an array of desserts which you can see displayed when you walk in. read more

Joined my Mom to this place she wanted me to try. First of all parking is limited so heads up. The wait was not to bad but was after lunch rush. I had the chicken ranch avocado on croissant (was very good) with a salad and a Tuscan soup which were good as well. My Om had a chicken salad on croissant with salad and Tuscan soup which she stated was very good. The service is ok, I say this bc I usually always need a refill and was unable to get one. The desserts look very good. I had to take a carrot cake to go bc it looked delicious. I will come back to this place. Quiet so you can have a conversation. read more

Lovely little cafe located in Harlingen! They have really fresh food and a great selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and soups. This is probably the best place to go to for lunch in Harlingen if you're wanting something a bit healthier. It gets very crowded though because of the odd hours (only open weekday lunches, what?!) so you may have to wait to be seated if you're going in at 12. Every entree actually comes with a cup of soup and a salad, which is great! Overall, they have really delicious, light, and fresh food that really sets it apart from other places in the valley. read more

I'm so sad that we don't live closer to Harlingen to enjoy this adorable place more often! We came thru on our way home from vacation on the coast, and so glad we found it! I checked Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. I had the Gobbler with Poblano Chowder and house salad. Plus hibiscus tea and a lemon dessert whose name escapes me. All were delicious, fresh and beautiful. It's a bit pricey, but the quality, ambiance, presentation and service make it well worth it. read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

This little house is easy to pass up, but once you stop in, you'll quickly become a regular! The house turned restaurant maybe be small but it's big on flavor!... and I haven't end gotten to the pastries yet! If I was to describe this place in one word, it's flawless. Only open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this place will wow you with great food and expertly prepared pastries! Give it a shot! You won't be sorry! read more

Finally was able to eat here. It is always very busy so I visited between lunch and breakfast. The quinoa salad was sweet and complimented the spicy pulled pork I had. I only wish parking was easier. read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Cornish pork - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

Quiet brunch spot, intimate setting. The best dessert selection in Harlingen if not the whole Valley. The lunches are beautiful and tasty, and come with soup and salad for about $10. I recommend their hot sandwiches and the hummus appetizer. Everything about Antigua is relaxing. This is a place you come to and forget about whatever was going on before you entered. I have been here many times and haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried here, nor have my companions. This place is not equipped for large groups. Keep it to 6 or less. The waiting room is a nice touch: a very comfortable reading area. read more

While in the area I enjoyed Antigua's luncheons. This restaurant is an older house converted in to a restaurant with dining in different rooms. My only complicate is they put a big group in same area as just a couple of friends wanting to talk but the larger group noise overpowered the room. read more

It's mediocre. Coffee has coffee grounds and is just blah. Breakfast croissant is also just ok. Maybe their lunch menu is better read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast croissant with a few pieces of fruit. - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

Antigua has amazing food. Quaint and cozy atmosphere. Their homemade desserts are amazing, their nutty spring salad, Chicken salad croissant, humus is amazing and not to mention all the daily soups they offer. read more

This is a great place! The food is very unique and you can tell the chef takes great care and time creating the food. I like the fact that you can get a soup, small salad and half sandwich, instead of a huge portion. They even throw in some homemade humus! Every experience I've had here has been wonderful! read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

Ultra cute place for lunch & even on a rainy day like it was today. It was my first time here & I decided on the Chicken Salad plate. Generous portion of chicken salad! Through Yelp I was able to redeem for a free cookie - woohoo! I chose their snickerdoodle & that was homemade goodness. Definitely going back. read more

Antigua Bakery & Cafe - Chicken Salad plate - Cafes Near Me - Harlingen, Texas

This is the only time in my life where I visit a restaurant and get into a verbal argument with the cook after accusing me of being a liar! First of all, there are no soft drinks that are served here. I recommend their hibiscus tea - it's the best one I've had. As an appetizer I ordered tortilla soup. The tortillas, though baked, were stale. The texture was rubbery and they were flavorless. Upon bringing that up to the waitresses attention, the female cook approached our table to inquire about this. We told her they were stale and was responded to this that "they are freshly baked" . She kept interrupting and saying "no, that is not the case" when I brought up to her attention why I was saying they were stale. Food was okay, nothing that impressed me. My girlfriend stated her chicken avocado sandwich had too much sauce, and chicken not enough flavor. The Croissant in which it was served was good, with the exception of the areas soaked in sauce. The house salad was definitely very fresh and good. Cheesecake, girlfriend can never say no to cheesecake and in this occasion she passed, and gave it to me. Overall it was a nice idea, but for sandwiches and soup I rather go somewhere else. read more

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