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    Billy Gail's

    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    BILLY GAIL'S ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Bob A.

    Love this place !! It tastes as good as it looks. The coffee is excellent too. They have a couple of locations. We always go to the original on 265. Enjoy

    Ultimate combo
    Phil P.

    This a total country breakfast experience. Decor is rustic country, lots of license plates and signs on walls. Lots of booths and tables. Servers add to the atmosphere. Massive pancakes, well made, can taste the vanilla. Generous portions for everything. Left satisfied and with leftovers.

    Courtney S.

    [July 2025] This place is a huge tourist attraction. Parking is very difficult. We ended up having to park across the street at a neighboring business' lot that wasn't open yet. I had Gail's Famous Omelet - Ham, mushrooms, cheddar jack cheese, onions and green and red peppers. The omelet was perfect in thickness and the toppings were balanced. They omelet paired well with their garlic hot sauce. I had hash browns and wheatberry toast for my sides. My brother ordered their infamous 14" pancakes. Their bacon is crispy and thick. Their coffee was good too! My mom had a BLT with fries. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we definitely will be back when we are in Branson again.

    French toast, crispy bacon, well done but raw hash browns, bacon.
    April S.

    This was the very worst meal we had while on our trip. The waiter Joshua was slow to greet us and once he took our order we never heard from hom again. If you want a big pancake by all means go. The French toast was mediocre and the chicken fried steak was burnt and inedible. The decorations were cute with a 70's theme. This was a big bummer for us.

    Jillian H.

    Food was terrific as usual. It is always a stop when we visit Branson. Our server was Josh and he was an amazing server! Very family friendly establishment!

    Deluxe Hash with Tri-tip
    Florence V.

    After driving overnight from Denver for our vacation, we were starving. Luckily, Billy Gail's was open and seated us right away. Our server was so amazing! I regretfully forget her name, but I want to say it was Regina (sorry, if I'm completely off on the name). We were greeted immediately upon being seated where our server told us she would be right with us after attending to another table. Once she came back, she introduced herself and told us about the specials then asked if we would like coffee. Yes, we both definitely want coffee. She went to get coffee and allowed us to look at their extensive menu. We ordered the billion dollar bacon as our appetizer. I ordered their deluxe hash with tri-tip and the hubs ordered their chorizo burrito. The billion dollar bacon was so heavenly and I used the syrup to sweeten my coffee, which was so perfect! I can put down a lot of food, but that hash came out and it was HUGE! I ate it for about 45 min before tapping out and it looked like I took only 2 bites. That hash lasted me 3 more meals! It was so delicious and I wanted to eat more, but clearly ran out of stomach real estate. The hubs' burrito was delicious too and he only ate half of it. Had it been my meal, I would have eaten the entire thing but still would have been waddling out. The MOD came by to see how our meal was and of course, we told him it was amazing! If you love country food, you definitely need to come to Billy Gail's! The prices are amazingly low for the amount and quality of food you get. Get there early though, especially on a Sunday.

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    Missy V.

    This pancake was so delicious! We loved Billy Gail's so much the first time we couldn't wait to go back. This is a fun quirky restaurant! Our server was quick and friendly.

    The billion dollar bacon! Yum!

    Lived up to the hype! The 40-minute wait was really 15. Food came out fast and fresh. From pancakes to burgers to fries, it was all very tasty. You will not leave hungry! Don't forget the billion dollar bacon!

    Big boy still around

    The food here is amazing, and the girls say this is the best place for coffee if you want more than hot water like other restaurants serve around here. Great service and cool place give it a try.

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    Kathryn S.

    You will not leave hungry, the food is great and plenty. Delicious pancakes, biscuits, hash browns! Very good service, long wait but worth it. The interior is fun and memorable.

    Tina T.

    Of the places we tried during our short visit to Branson, this was my favorite. There are 3 Billy Gail's locations in town - this is the original location recommended to us by a local as the go-to place. Be prepared for a wait though as it's a popular spot. We arrived around 8am and waited about 45 minutes. The parking lot was already quite full when we got there. We ended up parking in the dirt lot adjacent to the restaurant, and even that was starting to fill up. Despite how busy it was, it was well worth the wait. The food was very good with generous portions that didn't disappoint. The classic eggs and bacon plate was tasty and well prepared. The corned beef hash was one of the better ones I've tried. For those with a big appetite or looking to share, they have a signature 14-inch pancake which caught everyone's attention as it was delivered to a neighboring table. If you're in the area and don't mind a bit of a wait, I'd highly recommend this spot for breakfast. Come hungry and enjoy the lively, eclectic atmosphere.

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    9 months ago

    Foods okay. Service was slow. I'll give them another shot. Typical southern Missouri in the woods restaurant.

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    9 months ago

    Great food, quick service, lovely atmosphere. Everything was cooked well and to our liking

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    First Time for our guest 2nd for us. Good and service was amazing. Got a birthday pancake sooooo good! We will return!

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    Wait 1 hour for a average breakfast - won't go again - there's got to be better breakfast spots in the area - just so-so in my opinion

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    1 year ago

    Food got a lot for your money. We loved the atmosphere. The pancakes were huge !! The omelette was huge.

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    1 year ago

    Great place. First time. Great servers. Great food. Love the memorbilia. Definitely worth it.

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    Is their bacon spicy?

    No, it has a maple glaze on it, so it's slightly sweet.

    Does this place have gluten free options? If yes, what are some of them?

    Doubtful.

    Is this still cash only or do they take cards now?

    They take cards. Their card machine was down part of the day Monday but I'm sure they've resolved it by now.

    Do they take reservations?

    No they do not. You arrive and put your name on a list. Seems to go pretty quickly.

    Are there vegan options?

    My wife has celiac disease, and they had stuff for her, but not sure about vegan options.

    I thought I read someplace that you close for part of the winter. Do you still and if so what is your close?

    Hi Amy, our last day open is December 21st and we reopen on March 1st. Happy Holidays!

    Are they open on Mondays or Tuesdays in November?

    Yes 7-2 7 days a week. This Monday not sure since it is Veterans Day but you could call Sunday and ask them

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