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Billy Gail's

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

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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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.

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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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Teri B.

Food was amazing. Service was amazing! The pancake is the size of a pizza! You won't be able to finish. The prorations will be good for a couple days!!!!! Best coffee of my life! You'd swear it's French press. Also billion is not really baxon. It's soft pork belly. Love it! Also love unpretentious appearance. Looks like a country restaurant. Can't fault them.

Avocado toast side of sausage
Vatoya D.

Yes yes yes and yes so Billy Gail's definitely can do a filling satisfying breakfast well done started coming here about 4 mos ago and every time no crumbs left....

Giant 14 inch pancake
Erica D.

Listen!!! We waited 30 mins for this food because I heard it was so good. And when I tell you IT DOD NOT DISAPPOINT‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼ Yes I had to put that much emphasis on it because it was that good. Apparently this is a big tourist spot but it's very welcoming, like going to grandmas house. The service matched the food, top tier. Our waitress, the young lady that brought our food out, even the people sitting next to us were extremely nice. The seats are pretty close together but everyone around us was friendly. It was like dining with strangers. When I come back to this town, this will definitely be a stop!

Holly T.

We heard so many good things about this place we had to stop in on our way to Silver dollar city. We had a great waiter who explained everything we needed to know. Of course we had to get the famous pancake and it's literally the size of a large pizza but was so good. We did our best to make our way through it. I Also got Gail's breakfast which was three eggs hash browns bacon and toast and they were also very good. They have plenty of space inside and everything including the bathrooms were super clean. The wait was only about 20 minutes around 11 am. If you are this way you gotta stop in - one of the best meals we had in Branson.

Marissa J.

I have to say these were some humongous and delicious pancakes. I felt like I couldn't come here and not get a pancake, so that's exactly what I did. It was so good and flavorful. I of course enjoyed the eggs and bacon that went along with it. I certainly recommend getting the pancake if you were coming to eat here.The service was fast and our food came out in a timely manner. I also liked the different decorations around the whole room it was very different.

Pancake with meat side
Kelly G.

One of the best breakfasts I've had. The pancake is huge, has crispy edges and is super delicious. The bacon is perfect too, service was wonderful and they served delicious coffee during the wait. Staff was kind and atmosphere was cute. I would go back anytime! So good!

Alex B.

We tried eating here the day before but it was almost an hour and a half wait so I decided to go today, only a half hour wait today. Expect LONG wait times. We got our food about 15-20 minutes after ordering. The service was very good, very attentive. Lots of decor to look at. The seating area is VERY cramped when it's busy and the tables are pretty small. Definitely need a bigger dining area. The food was okay. I was expecting it to be some shockingly good food but it seems that everyone comes for the portion sizes or I just got unlucky. The bacon, ham, and sausage was pretty good and my wife loved the French toast but everything else didn't really stick out to me. The eggs were pretty sad and the hash browns were crunchy like chips. The pancake was alright. The price was pretty good for how much food we were able to get. About 18-22 per person. I would probably go back and try it again.

Cheryl D.

Fun place with insanely large pancakes! Service was attentive and we enjoyed everything that we ordered. Portions are big so sharing might be a good idea or you will be walking out with take home boxes. Generous pours for the mimosas. We will be back!

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Cara M.

Wow is all I can say! 5 egg omelettes and 14" pancakes will feed you for days! Our waitress was highly attentive and the area was like a clean, well oiled machine! It is a large restaurant and it was packed but no one missed a beat! We were served quickly and the food was wonderful!

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Very good breakfast. Huge pancakes. Best omelette in town. Great people and very cozy atmosphere. Best breakfast in Branson!

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7 years ago

Expect a long wait and bring cash but it was well worth it. Pancakes and stuffed French toast is the best.

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If you're in Branson this place is a must go to! Soooo delicious! Best breakfast around.

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7 years ago

Such a fun country atmosphere. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. The staff was super friendly!

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8 years ago

Great food, great service! Always packed, but the wait is short. Need more parking. Definitely a return.

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8 years ago

Perfect breakfast. Awesome burger and pork tenderloin sandwich. In town for a week. Ate there three times. Cash only and a wait.

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Great place for families. Lots to look at. Has a play area for the kids while you wait.

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4 years ago

pancake out of this world... only need to order just 1 to feed the family. the wait was worth the meal!

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8 years ago

Great food, nice staff and inexpensive. Parking is hard but worth it. The pancakes alone are memorable, big as a hubcap.

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Ask the Community - Billy Gail's

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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