Barnaby's Cafe is an easy 10/10 recommend for me, especially if you're into really solid, well-balanced meals. I've gotten the burgers, salmon, apps, desserts. Everything is amazing. For apps, you really can't go wrong. The garlic hummus is my go-to, the chipotle salsa has a nice kick, and the white queso is straight-up addictive. For entrees, my absolute favorite is the Chicken Salsalito -- the dressing is perfect, everything is chopped into bite-sized pieces, and the mix of jicama, tomatoes, and onions just works so well together. It's one of those salads that actually feels satisfying, not like an afterthought. The Caesar with grilled chicken is also consistently amazing. The chicken always has that great char on the outside while staying juicy inside, which is harder to get right than most places make it seem. And don't skip the chocolate cookie! It is honestly one my top 3 favorite cookies! read more

Reminds me of IHOP but better!! The service was great very friendly can chose where you wish to sit if not to busy. The fries were delicious & crunchy. The salmon was delicious with dressing on the side and the wings were full of flavor and definitely spicy ha. I loved the pickles they were sweet and juicy and great place to have some lunch or breakfast read more

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WHAT I ORDERED: French Toast Breakfast Sandwich, Corn Beef Hash and Eggs, Lemonade PARKING: Small parking lot with limited spots PATIO: Dog-friendly patio, appreciate the dog menu with the complimentary water and decently priced food items. There's a good amount of outside seating and the tables are spaced out well so you don't have to worry about being too close to another furry friend. Our server was great and although it was hot, the umbrella helped provide shade. THE FOODS/DRINKS: Solid breakfast place! I really enjoyed the french toast breakfast sandwich, definitely add the syrup that comes on the side. The corn beef hash and eggs was good too but it's on the heavier side so fair warning. The lemonade was refreshing, especially sitting outside in the heat. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Corn Beef Hash and Eggs, French Toast Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I live super close to Barnaby's but have avoided it for years... not sure why? I guess it seemed a bit basic and boring? I know, stupid and boy, was I wrong! After a particularly difficult night of breastfeeding (my son is still up multiple times a night at 6 months), I was drained and craving a meaty breakfast. Barnaby's was close and open so I went for it. Let me just say that it was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had!! I had the petite steak and eggs and everything was just so well executed. Steak was perfectly cooked (medium rare) and eggs were done just right (over easy). The potatoes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside -- awesome. Finally, the biscuit was absolutely delicious, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I have only tried breakfast here so far but it was a win. Highly recommend to start your day with! read more

A nice casual place. The only drawback was the size of the table was almost too small for three people. If a 4th had joined us, the table would have been uncomfortably small. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

Back to one of my top 4 restaurants in H-Town! Tonight I was craving a burger and I chose Barnaby's because I knew the food would be good and the service welcoming. Seriously, one of the friendliest restaurants I have ever been to. This location is one of my favorites because the dining room has a nice open feeling, staff is always friendly, and the distance to home is good. Tonight I had the Green Chili Cheese Burger. It hit the spot!!! Juicy burger with a great added flavor from the green chili. And their fries are always my favorite. Don't forget a side of honey mustard to dip your fries in! I saved a little room for dessert. Now their desserts are huge, so my go-to is the Baby Brownie á la Mode. It's tiny, but perfect to take care of a little sweet tooth craving. I'd say it's about 4 bites. And only $3!!! read more

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Came here 2x's on my weekend Houston trip. Barney's is CONSISTENTLY good. Large portions and something for everyone. We typically try to get different items so we can share l. Love that Barnaby's is accepting of all including fur babies. Every time in Houston we have to have at least 1 meal here; of course for the food but honestly it's for the fur babies AND THE CARROT CAKE!!! OMG, if you have not tried it, run don't walk for the carrot cake. I stopped in on the way home and picked up 3 slices to take home and give away. Something this good should NOT be left in the dessert case!!!! Total for 3 slices of carrot cake $40.14 LOVE BARNABY'S!!! Thank you for serving hot, fresh, consistently good food and wonderful service!! read more

The definition on dependable and solid. Barnabys is an unsung chain in the Houston area. Every location has the the same reliable menu options and atmosphere. Patios are dog friendly and servers are friendly iniside the neighborly feeling establishment. There's sandwiches, salads, steaks, burgers, and a couple other odds and ends to meet your needs when ordering. It's mostly diner type food thats always prepared very well and not too overly priced. This has been a consistent group of restaurants that I can come to and know what I'm getting into and that is always comforting! read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Apple Pie a la Mode - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was looking for a cafe spot to do homework since I fell really behind ,I was looking on google until I came across barnaby .My friend also suggested it so i went it's very nice and I loved the service there was this nice lady I'm not sure on her name but was older .She served my food was such positive attitude I was able to do my homework and enjoy the food .it was a very clean and well put place for a cafe.For a first time it was definitely a 10/10 thank you guys!!I will definitely be coming back. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - The best food ever it's chicken and waffles with the drink of strawberry lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If I could 10 Stars I would! The staff is over-the-top excellent! I had Anna's Low Fat Burrito. this thing is "Ginormous"!- it could feed an army and was "De"licous! The breakfast potatoes are fantastic! Great coffee and they give you a carafe! Run, do not walk and have their breakfast or anything on their menu, this place is a neighborhood Gem! read more

Barnaby's is great for weekend breakfast! Service is quick, and the menu has items to cover preferences of any age and whether you're craving sweet or savory. It's hard for me to pick a favorite between the green eggs and the huevos rancheros - probably because they both come with their delicious crispy potatoes on the side. read more

The food and service were both great. The atmosphere was laid back and nice for lunch.

Great atmosphere. Solid food. Wide variety in the menu, so there's something for everyone. Barnaby is one of my go to places when people are in town because no matter if you're picky or not, there's something for you on the menu. In addition, the food is priced well and the portions are huge. Lastly, a personal favorite of mine is that they allow you to make substitutes and give you options for the sides. the staff is always very nice, my favorites. Here are the French dip, the strawberry lemonade, and whatever dessert I pick that day. read more

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One of the best breakfasts in Hosuton with large selection of items. Delicious and fresh food with generous portions. Wonderful coffee carafes at tables. Warm service and always enjoy coming here. Highly recommend. read more

This was my first Barnaby's breakfast and it will be my last. I normally am an avid fan of Barnaby's and will drive to Barnaby's from the suburbs (45 minute drive) to have lunch or dinner. Since I was in the area at breakfast time I thought why not. Mistake... I ordered the breakfast place with sausage and biscuits, expecting light and fluffy biscuits and great tasting sausage patties. Nope. I got sausage links and biscuits drowning on top with some type of sweetened butter, I think. It caused a really odd taste combination. The breakfast potatoes were diced potatoes but covered in so much coating they looked like croutons, and there was no potato taste bc they were so covered. Oh well, lesson learned. I need to start asking if the sausage is patty or link (this is Texas so you'd think you wouldn't have to ask if they're serving sausage patties or not , and I guess bc if you're in the loop you have to ask about how each ingredient is cooked. I really thought being a cafe none of this would be an issue . read more

I have been a Barnaby's customer for years. I lived around the corner from the original location on Fairview many years ago. The Good ~ Barnaby's food and quality both consistently above average. The food has always made me think of home cooking. I also always felt prices were really reasonable and the amount of food is usually too much. I haven't visited much in quite some time. Largely due to geography. I am now working very near the River Oaks location. Today was my second time to order take out over the phone. The first visit I ordered the Chinese Chicken salad, 1 extra dressing, and 1 Topo Chico. I was a bit blown away that the bill was very near $30, including a small counter tip I left. I remembered thinking, Oh, I think I could have ordered a half salad. Today, I decided to try again. I order the ham sandwich, a side salad in place of chips (extra cost, I'm sure), 1 extra dressing and a Topo Chico. Again, the bill was basically $28 and I left a $2 counter tip. The sandwich was good. I couldn't eat the salad as there were no utensils or napkins in the bag. The bad ~ just overpriced for what it is. I would have made that decision in advance if prices were posted on the online menu. They are not. You are also not given an itemized receipt, so I am left guessing at the cost of things. It looks like the extra dressing and the Topos took me over the top!! I guess, as they used to say "if you have to ask the price - you can't afford it"! I won't be visiting Barnaby's again for an everyday lunch. Perhaps an occasional dinner. Sorry, Barnaby. read more

Great food and wonderful service. The Chinese chicken salad-and everything else-are huge proportions and delicious.

Really enjoyed Barnaby's Cafe! Such good comfort food, the service is quick and friendly, and the vibes are very homey--reminds me of the diners in my hometown. We started off with the strawberry lemonade, which was incredible. I could truly drink a whole jug of it. We also got the sweet potato fries, which were delicious, and paired really well with the provided barbecue sauce. For our main courses, we ordered the Green Chile Cheese Burger and the Luna's Meat Lasagna. I was kinda disappointed by the burger--it was pretty bland, and they could have seasoned the meat more. It wasn't bad, though. The lasagna, on the other hand, was amazing. We also took the carrot cake home for dessert, and it was so so good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and not at all overpowered by the icing (an issue I find many carrot cakes suffer from). Overall, really recommend this restaurant. read more

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As with the last 20 years, Barnaby's, at any location is my go to spot. We average Barnaby's 1-2 times a week. Our absolute reason for continuing to go back so frequently is the amount of chicken served in the salads and chicken dishes. 2 nights ago, we got home and weighed it. 15.6 oz. That's 3 meals of protein in a day, perfect for heavy lifting. In the last years when I wasn't heavily lifting, chicken salad with chicken, their burger, club sandwich etc. Don't sleep on their ribs. You definitely pay a premium amount, but at $19 for the grilled chicken breasts meals that average 11-15oz, that's 2-3 meals. Never had an issue with Barnaby's except for a guy at the Fountain View location that didn't believe me an order was messed up and I had called it in the previous night immediately to let them know and told me to come by the next day. That's 1 out of ~60 meals recently. I have not had that ratio of positive experiences at any restaurant post Covid. read more

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No children's menu. They gave us one but was informed no breakfast menu for kids. Green eggs with uncooked egg whites. So gross read more

Delicious burger and out of this world fresh asparagus! Very friendly waiter, too. Their salads are enormous.

This is a simple city cafe kind of place. Nothing fancy, nobody posing, food is tasty, prices are reasonable. Parking is small, but otherwise no complaints. They have a good club sandwich, good fries. Small salads are more than big enough (not even sure what the big salad looks like but I'm assuming you sit in it to eat it). The Mediterranean salad could use some cucumber and less chicken but otherwise good. Great service. It is just a very enjoyable spot for good, easy food or relaxing with friends while eating. read more

The food is always good. Burgers are huge and the fries that come with it are amazing. We order waffle fries and sweet potato fries to go all the time. With ranch and honey mustard! read more

Barnaby's Cafe - House salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my favorite restaurant in Houston for salads and burgers. Their to go orders are always packed well, and they follow the instructions which I appreciate! The chicken fattoush is the absolute best salad. They make their own dressing and all of the ingredients are fresh and tasty. The salad comes with pita chips, which seemed weird to me at first, but when combined with the feta and dressing it's incredible. read more

Besides being known for allowing Pups onto their patio, their salads are awesome!!! Pictured is their Caesar with Grilled Chicken($15) Romaine lettuce, herbed croutons, tossed in an *egg-less Caesar dressing, and topped with grated parmesan cheese and a sliced 10oz grilled chicken breast. The following is the Lebanese Chicken Fattoush Salad($15) Romaine lettuce tossed with diced cucumbers, halved campari tomatoes, diced red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, pita chips, and house made vinaigrette dressed topped with grilled chicken breast, and herb mix (mint, cilantro, parsley, and sumac on the side). What I love about Barnaby's is they use humanely raised beef and chicken. All natural, vegetarian fed, no antibiotics or added growth hormones. read more

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My partner in crime and I were working from home earlier this week. At her place just a few blocks away from Barnaby's. She's a native Houstonian who's familiar with Barnaby's. As for me, I was trying it for the first time. She ordered take out: Salad for her, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies for me. I walked over to Barnaby's. No fuss no muss. Order was ready when I arrived, i carried it back home. It was really good. Large portions, so I had some leftovers for a snack later on. For anyone in the neighborhood, I think you're luck to have Barnaby's in your area. I'm jealous! read more

Very clean nice place. Great decor. Very friendly staff. Great place for brunch. I am a meat and potatoes person so I decided to try something different. I had the chicken salad sandwich with basil pesto lettuce tomato and red onion. A total 180 from what I'm used to. The chicken salad was pretty good with not an overpowering amount of mayo. The basil pesto was a light touch and didn't compete with the chicken salad. Good balance. However the red onion took the sandwich to another upper level. Worked really good with the sandwich. But it seemed to miss something I thought to bring the flavors out more. To my surprise a good sprinkle of salt and some fresh cracked black pepper was the key ingredient. I know it seems trivial but the salt and pepper added an enhancement to the overall sandwich. This is a great place to eat at. They have a variety of chicken. Burgers and salads with much more on the menu. I will be back read more

I just adore this place. The staff is always so kind and helpful. The menu is massive, and every dish I have ever ordered is massive and delicious. Every time I come in, this place is full of life and community. It's a certified classic Houston spot! read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Falafel Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love that this place is so dog friendly, there is even a dog menu! The portions are big and I usually regret not splitting with my boyfriend. The pancake was super fluffy and delicious. I usually come for dinner, but head the brunch was good. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Green eggs, corn beef hash, pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

We loved Barnaby's! The outdoor seating area was cute and our servers were really attentive. The red velvet pancakes were so fluffy and deliciously sweet. Migas was great and portion sizes were big too. Will definitely be back! read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Red velvet pancakes Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

This this the 3rd Barnaby's I have been to, and I found this one to be the best!, Might be because of the close parking, might be because of the changed menu, or it might be because whoever cooked our breakfast this morning sent out her food with LOVE. Dang, everything I ordered came out perfect - perfect for a really picky breakfast food eater. Something on my breakfast plate is almost always up for criticism with me (I hate me sometimes). The eggs are overcooked, the bacon is undercooked, the potatoes are cold and greasy, the hotcake not hot. Not THIS time!!! Eggs over medium - perfect, Belgium waffle, sweet and hot - bacon perfectly crisp, and the breakfast potatoes were perfect little cubes of exploding flavor. My oh my, we will be back - suggest you do the same if you are in the area read more

This restaurant is popular among Houstonians for comfort food and large portions. They have a variety of salads with many options . A large salad can easily feed 2 people as a meal. The service is always friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is similar to a diner. Pet friendly patio read more

Food: Guacamole Cheese Burger is my go to here, one of my favorite burgers in Houston. The meat is well cooked and flavored. You will always get your moneys worth here. Portions leave you full and satisfied. Lemonade is very sweet, and I love it. Service: Every time the service is attentive and quick. Food always comes out quick and warm. Ambiance: Very chill/laid back. read more

This location would be amazing if management wasn't so under qualified. I dined in and was stared at constantly by a short server named "JUAN" (he was not my server) & when I finished my meal i expressed my concern to him and he felt embarrassed so after an exchange of words he proceeded (in front of management) / Michelle / to follow me & 13 year old minor brother out the store in a threatening tone, his specific threatening words were to "let's take this outside". Another male (customer) in the restaurant stepped in to help and hold him back & thankfully nothing more came of the situation. The unprofessionalism of the management is something I'll never forget. This transpired Thursday 6-8-23 @ 9:15pm, footage will prove my case & that the server was in fact aggressive in front of other customers and in front of management & he was taken away like an angry toddler instead of reprimanded immediately. I have yet to have the issue resolved while I follow up with police & attempt to contact the store owner...but that server is still very much employed and staring at others with his creepy pedophile stare. read more

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Always consistently above average. Max and the team is very friendly. We love the fact the food is fresh and healthy and easy to order.

Probably the best bang for your buck in Houston! Food is amazing and very affordable. Service is also great and the small patio is great on a nice day. read more

Nice spot for breakfast. Great staff. Cool atmosphere. My cousin suggested it and he was spot on. I had the bacon waffle! read more

Barnaby's Cafe - the front of the building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were pleased, this local chain of American/diner/cafe food is a nice break from the overly abundant litany of BBQ and Tex-Mex joints in Fort Worth. I had the Texas chili burger, and it was a large blarf in a pile - meat, a whole wheat bun (which I thought was a little weird for a burger), a dump of thick chili, and a smattering of grated cheddar cheese. Fries on the side. It was good, and despite my fears that it would decimate my GI system, I tolerated it quite well. It was a good choice. My father had the chicken salad sandwich and fruit, and that was good too. Really good service by Marina, our wonderful server. Good prices. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

Barnaby's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had delivery from Uber eats and there was a long hair in my veggie burger. I was so disturbed that I didn't even request a refund sadly.

Our fist time here and I can say this place have one of the best breakfast in Houston, planning on coming back and try lunch and dinner.