So glad that we gave them another try. I had the Texas Breakfast and gotta say, the gravy is probably the best gravy I've had. It was delicious and so was the blueberry jam, not sure what to call it. Eggs were supposed to be over medium, however, they were more on the over hard side. Hubby had the croissant sandwich with apple sausage. The staff is always friendly and helpful but I can see how during peak times it can get overwhelming, Ice/soft drinks machine can probably use some attention. The Texas pecan coffee was delish. read more

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Black Walnut for lunch was nice! The food is pretty consistent. I wouldn't say it's fine dining but I do enjoy coming here for the occasional lunch on a weekday or brunch on a weekend. Today I tried their new three course meal special (sorry I didn't take a picture of the dessert). The crawfish Queso was really good! 7/10 Creamy and the crawfish wasn't over cooked. I'd give the chicken parm a 5/10 so nothing to write home about but again, this isn't your finest dining spot. However, my friend's pot roast grilled cheese did look amazing and she said it was fantastic. Service is counter and I didn't think it stood out but this isn't a full service place. I would give this place a little makeover if I were the owner because I think the ambiance left a lot to be desired. For as much natural light as the place gets, the plain Jane tables and chairs weren't very comfy or inviting. You get what you expect here. There is a patio with heaters. read more

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I took my spouse here for Father's Day this year since then he's returned multiple times to enjoy the steak and eggs dish. We love the walk up & order situation, still haven't tried the boozy shakes yet but looking forward to them. A Must try if you're looking for breakfast or brunch but get there early it can get pretty crowded. Service is ok. read more

Black Walnut Café - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

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This is my go-to place for any and every occasion! We usually enjoy the dining rooms for family meals. For date nights or just sitting solo, I prefer the bar with more personalized service. Abagail makes a great margarita and espresso martini! I enjoy stopping in just for a drink & dessert. For brunch, my favorite meal is an omelette with hollandaise sauce on the side. My kids love the pancakes. Salads are my lunch of choice usually. Shrimp with zoodles was another one of my favorite main entrees though I'm not sure they still offer this. Shrimp & grits were great in lieu of the zucchini shrimp. For dessert, the tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake & tuxedo cake are my favorites. My mom always enjoyed their hummingbird cake. read more

Great place to go to grab a quick bite with the family. The good is also a good size portions not too big but just right. You stand on line to order your food and then you can have a seat anywhere inside or on the patio. They also have a read more

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Did takeout from this restaurant last week, which they are doing great. Did curb-side pick up, and they were ready outside when I pulled up. However, they do charge an additional 5% packaging fee, which I found unusual. There was also a lot of extraneous packaging, such as wrapping the breadsticks which while thoughtful, was also unnecessary. In terms of food, we ordered the pot roast and fish tacos, along with a small tomato soup. The pot roast was the highlight of the meal, and the meat was extremely tender, which was great. The fish tacos were very dry and slightly soggy by the time I ate, and may have been better had I eaten in restaurant. read more

Black Walnut Café - Fish tacos and Pot Roast - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

Great food, very attentive and helpful staff. Our server recommended the benedicts and I'm so glad we went that direction. The gelato shakes are worth every calorie! read more

We've been going here for 10 years. Today is probably the last time. Service was fine but the food was crap. Scrambled eggs tasted horrible and were soupy with oil or butter or whatever. Potatoes were undercooked. Chicken sausage had no flavor except for the parts they burned. To be fair, the bacon and pancakes were terrific. We also ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It had zero heat whatsoever. Overall just a terribly disappointing experience. read more

Chipotle chicken pepper pasta $14 (4/5) - 6 oz. sliced, grilled chicken breast, chipotle Pavia alfredo sauce, amber butter, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, linguine, garlic bread - bf really liked it. A tad spicy. Too many tortilla strips though, I pushed them to the side. Good chicken. Not too big if a portion (cheesecake factory size) Chicken& waffles $14.50 (3/5) - big portions - comes w/ 1 waffle, chicken tenders, 2 over easy eggs. Nothing spectacular. Waffle was good! Tenders were typical but needed to be more crispy. CHORIZO TACO PLATE* - Chorizo, eggs, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, fire-roasted salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, house potatoes { 10.50 } - friend got this. Tacos were very big. she said she recommends it. Birria breakfast "ENCHILADAS*" - Slow-cooked chuck tender, two eggs over easy, mozzarella, tomatillo salsa verde, scallions, corn tortillas, house potatoes { 12.50 }- Friend's husband got this. Seemed kind of small tbh. Basically 2 birria tacos. Super busy at 11am Saturday, but they were organized and efficient. read more

Black Walnut Café - $7.75 Texas cut challah French toast. Pretty good for a plain french toast, thick soft and fluffy. Hint of lemon. Can share between 2 - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I only gave it four stars because the chicken sausage has a bovine casing and I don't eat pork. But lemme tell you what? I ate that chicken sausage anyway and it was goood!!! I got the Big Plate 2.0 and I'm full! The cheese grits were actually fire which I ain't expect You have to do a lot of the work like getting your own coffee and water, plastic ware, and napkins which I ain't like but this place so affordable it ain't even matter. Would highly recommend and hope to be back soon! read more

Black Walnut Café - One of the flight mimosas - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I went there for Mother's Day Breakfast. Everything was good and staff were very friendly.

The food is great quality and freshness wise. You have to order at the front when you walk in, but you have a seat and they serve your food. The ambiance is nice, pretty decor, and it's in a nice area walking distance to La Centerra. Most of the plates are under $20 and they're very nice and well presented. read more

This is a nice place for a family brunch or a simple date in the evening. We enjoy the cafe atmosphere and the unique drinks.

They no longer accept cash. This will be our last visit . Slowly undermining the currency of this country try by not accepting it.

This place never fails me! I always go to the Katy location. It is definitely a family vibe for Sunday brunch. For some reason, when I am out for brunch, I prefer big hearty meals. Well Black Walnut Cafe in Katy, TX always delivers! The outside patio with heat lamps is perfect for the cooler months. Aside from your meal and bar beverage being brought to your table, it is fully self-service. But you know this walking in. So if you are seeking a pampered experience, that is not the setup here. You walk in and place your order at the register, take a number, get your non-alcohol beverages from the machine(s) and take a seat. Your order is then brought to your table by waitstaff. Then dig in to the goodness! There is ample parking directly in front of the building. The Sunday brunch crowd starts about 12:30 (ish). So arrive earlier and head directly to the register to place your order. read more

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The last couple of times we ate here we have not had the best food. I previously had a salad with salmon and had to send it back so they could cook the salmon more. This time I ordered quesadillas and they were hard and crunchy and didn't even look much like a tortilla. (I get them a lot here and they are usually great). My husband got a Turkey club sandwich and the fries were mushy and greasy. Low quality overall. It used to be delicious. We talked to the very busy and hard working manager. She just reached over in the bar and handed us an already plated slice of hummingbird cake and said it was on her. The cake was good tho. read more

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We were a little confused when we went in and sat down as it is a place where you order at the counter and they bring it to you but that was no big deal. The food here was amazing! The service was great and the ambiance was cozy for a breakfast spot. Definitely going back! read more

We have been going for coffee for several Mondays. Our group is with HAPS. The staff has been so kind to get tables. Set up for us.

Overpriced for what you get. I had chicken and anemic waffles and a soda for $25. One big waffle 3 very small chicken tenders and 2 eggs. Used to be my favorite but this place has gone down hill over the years which is a shame. read more

While visiting Houston I was able to visit this very popular café. It is very busy so come early! At this restaurant, as you walk in, you take a menu while standing in line, then order your food, pay for it, then you find a place to sit. Cafeteria style, but much classier. The ambiance of the Black Walnut Café is wonderful. It is a very very clean place. That's always top of my list. I had an opportunity to talk to Siling, one of the managers and she was just a delight. I was able to get the history of the restaurant. The restaurant has quite the variety of food and drink, and at a reasonable price. My gluten free daughter in law had options, which made me happy. Now, I ordered myself the lobster eggs Benedict and while the lobster portion was plentiful, the eggs were definitely overdone. It was more like hard boiled eggs. (It's a good thing I like hard boiled eggs as well) but I was disappointed. The grits I ordered with it was just phenomenal and a good sized portion at that. All in all, I enjoyed the food there ( even got a cannoli to go ) . Next time I'm in town, I would not hesitate to come back to try some of the salads they offer. read more

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My first time here. Was in town so decided to give it a try with my friends. Pretty easy to order, don't have to wait to be seated. We ordered a side salad, tomato basil soup, big plate (eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast) and two coffee. My friends ordered strawberry shortbread, coffee, big plate, and gelato too. All in all we liked all our food. It came out fast and fresh. Tasted good. Tomato basil soup was The Best. Came with a side of garlic bread. It was creamy and rich in taste. Big plate was decent, loved the diced cut potatoes. And lastly the Gelato was amazing! Customer service on point. Prices decent. Good food.I wish they were in other States too. But on a good side, they're on my go to list when I am in TX! read more

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Incompetent staff that get your order wrong. Doug the manager is very rude and expects you to accept food that is not acceptable. Avoid this place like the plague. Staff gets your order wrong, and Doug says it's your fault for ordering food the way You want it?? I always ask for pancakes with NO POWDER SUGAR!!!!! And they consistently bring it with powdered sugar, and they get Upset with me and say I Am The Problem?? read more

First, let me say that we have been coming here for years, mainly for their Eggs Benedict (lobster, Nashville chicken, but the old salmon was my favorite) and the grits. Recently though, we've noticed the portions getting smaller and the quality of the food declining. The grits are now more watery and the size of the Eggs Benedict are substantially smaller than I remember. This has happened a couple of times now, so I'm guessing shrinkflation has gotten to them too. If this place was the same price as Denny's or IHOP, i would understand. However, the price being as high per dish as it is, I have started to recommend to others to spend their breakfast dollars elsewhere. read more

Food looks good, but chicken tenders and burgers were dry. Basically you pay for atmosphere, not for the food. Definitely, would not come back, save your ,money. read more

I love this cute little cafe and love that it's right around the corner from my house. My one issue is that they don't take cash. Nope. Don't even try. Corporate policy. The manager was a very nice man, a stand up guy. He tried to buy my tea after I had a little "granny Karen" moment when I tried to pay for my tea with cash. I was heard to quote: "This note is legal tender for all debts public and private."... And those aren't just empty words. There's a federal law, 31 USC Section 5103, to back it up. Those words are on my cash! After that I paid for my tea with a debit card and sat down. lol Nice spot, good food, wonderful staff. I understand the hazards of cash, less theft, less chance of theft, etc. etc. etc. but this is still America isn't it? We do put that legal tender message on our money! read more

This was a to go order and I was not disappointed! The pancakes are a little thick but in your mouth they are airy and delicious. If you do not like spicy foods, do not order Nashville hot chicken and waffles! I loved the sugar and spice combination. Red velvet waffles tasted like regular waffles and came with flavorful maple syrup. read more

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I love this black never had a bad experience and the food and drinks are delicious. I recommend this place a 10 on scale

There is a hostess greeting guests at the door with gloves on and a sanitation station providing details on their safe measures. The servers and managers are wearing gloves dnd masks and also go above and beyond to ensure your hood is accurate along with a great experience. I tried something different: TENDERLOIN STEAK SALAD Tenderloin brochette, red chard, wild arugula, baby kale, artichokes, walnuts, Asian pear, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, creamy tomato dressing, cheese, garlic bread - all the flavors work well together! Also, they honestly have THEE best chicken tortilla soup - white meat - lol, super important to me! CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Tomato base, vegetables, avocado, habanero, chicken, cheddar, tortilla strips I also enjoyed the patio today - they are top notch across the board! read more

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Just ok - big breakfast was cold potatoes in a cup cold sausage stacked in twos on plate cold pancakes cold and eggs specified over medium came out over easy / toldk all over the plate read more

Professional and friendly staff at this Black Walnut Cafe location. Celebrated my wife's birthday with 25 family and friends. The workers were all smiles and seemed to really enjoy what they are doing. Food arrived timely and the General Manager Doug was very appreciative and available for any challenges that may have come up. Very clean restrooms. This location definitely lives up to the expectations of Black Walnuts loyal customers and makes the ones that are not providing the experience standout. We have been to this restaurant 4 times in the last week and haven't seen a frown yet. A smiling staff makes the world of difference. We were elated to catch up with one of Vintage Parks old manager Eddie and his smile continues to shine bright. The freshly squeezed orange juice will definitely keep me going back. Keep smiling BWC Cinco Ranch you all are doing an amazing job. read more

RIP BWC chicken tender quality. The staff is always friendly, but the cooking quality has gone slightly downhill since the golden pre-covid days. read more

I had the Asian Glazed Scottish Salmon to-go. Incredible and impressively bold flavors. So unique and delicious. I would definitely recommend and reordersmall portion but a hearty meal that gets you more full than one would expect. read more

Not a full-service cafe, you have to order, pay and also tip upfront. Wasn't expecting that with pricing at the same as a full-service place. Food was just ok. Potatoes were boring but bread was really good. Returning? Not my cup of coffee. read more

One word I would use to describe this experience. Salty. Ordered the vindaloo chicken wings (starter). Probably where it started. Whole mouth was burning after that. Wife ordered a tortilla soup and was equally salty. After that, everything just tasted salty. Their steak salad was decent with 4 pieces of uneven steak pieces. Sauce went well with it..very thick for a salad. It also came with a piece of garlic bread that was dry and had a dusting of garlic flavor on top. I ordered here a few times before. Dont think I had the same experience but the food was decent as well. Would not order the chicken wings or the tortilla soup again. I'll try something else next time. read more

Black Walnut Café - 4 uneven steak pieces. - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Spent 30 minutes waiting for some toast for my eggs. It seems the waiter forgot to bring them, but the eggs were stone cold by the time they remembered to ask. No recompense was offered so I just left as I was made to tip before service read more

I've known of Black Walnut Café's existence for quite a while, but have never taken the opportunity to visit. I'm glad I finally did! First off, they're doing a stellar job in minimizing contact during this pandemic and that's such a relief to see. When you order, your order is taken at a counter, then you're given a pager, then you take a seat and your stuff is brought out to you. Everything came out quickly and was delicious! Everything on my sandwich was fresh and the bacon was thick and flavorful. I got zucchini on the side and it was well flavored and cooked - not slimy at all! Their orange juice is fresh and delicious! The French toast is absolutely wonderful. I got a hint of orange...maybe in the syrup? Anyone else pick up on that? So good! I really dig the atmosphere as well. It feels like an escape and I enjoyed being there. I'd definitely go back again! Edit: And I did! I was craving chicken Parmesan today when I remembered Black Walnut Café on offer. We visited again today and everything was wonderful - again! We had chicken fried steak and chicken Parmesan and finished off with the blackout cake. If you have a chocolate craving, that cake will do it for you for sure! The chicken fried steak is well seasoned and tender. I loved the chicken parm because despite it being over fettuccine Alfredo the spinach makes you feel just a little less guilty! Their old fashioned was good as well; it was very orange forward. There was a mixup with my order. I think the cashier thought I wanted shrimp Alfredo because I was asking if the chicken parm was over Alfredo, so they brought out shrimp alfredo. But they had it fixed lickety split! They were very friendly and prompt! I'll be back the next chance I get, which will probably be the day after tomorrow! read more

Black Walnut Café - BLAT for breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Abagail makes Black Walnut the most welcoming place. She cares for her guest with love and care. She makes the best drinks and my favorite ranch waters. read more

Food great as always. Never had the smoked salmon omelette, but wow, amazing. Service was quick and professional. Good safety practices followed. read more

I recommend this place. Great customer service and wonderful food. Very nice ambiance. A wonderful place for breakfast or brunch. read more

Black Walnut Café - I liked my brunch at The Black Walnut Cafe! - Cafes Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Ordered curbside which was convenient. Pot roast grilled cheese sandwich is delicious. Not a fan of the birria tacos. read more