Black Walnut Cafe is a go to for an after church brunch. The food and drinks are always good and so are the servers and cashiers. I got the 3 course meal they were offering which was the queso dip, salmon and cake and all 3 were too good. The restaurant is set up like a hometyle kind of family kitchen...very cutsey and welcoming. We come here at least twice a month so I would say it's a winner. If you do gey an item that's not cooked to your liking..well done or medium they will fix it right up for you with no problem. read more

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Dined in for brunch on a Sunday. This place is nothing special. My wife and I both ordered the steak and eggs and there was no seasoning on the steaks. We both ordered medium and got well done, tough, bland steak. we also had a side of French toast which was extremely undercooked and was extremely soggy/egg-like, unusual for typical French toast. We will not be going back. Service was fine. It is order before you sit establishment. Ambiance was also okay - we were seated near the window and it was overall fine. It was a bit hard to navigate through other customers if you have to use the restroom since it is quite packed. read more

Black Walnut - STEAK AND EGGS FRENCH TOAST - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food, great quick service, great brunch spot! I like that you order when walking in and they bring it to you rather than waiting to be served at your table. Big fan will be back! read more

Black Walnut - Patio - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of my favorite place to have breakfast! Been coming in here since they opened. Love how they remodeled. Employees are very nice and always with good attitude, just the way it should be in this competitive business. Favs dishes eggs Benedict, Texas breakfast, my son's fav burgers, breakfast tacos. The reason I don't give 5 stars the pancakes, last time I was there very gooey, pancakes weren't fluffy, batter was heavy. Hope you can work on your pancakes recipe. Other than that I love this place! Highly recommend read more

Black Walnut - TEXAS BREAKFAST - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great go-to dining experience. Standard American fare, order at front counter, pour your own drinks, find a table, they'll bring your meal over. Decent deserts, menu selection. Really can't go wrong Wouldn't say there's much ambiance. read more

I love this place! TMC Employees frequent this establishment when we get off of work. Their food and service is always the best . I definitely am intrigued by their newest revamp and renovations . I can't wait to stop by for dinner , as their breakfast is always top tier read more

Black Walnut - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for a graduation brunch. We had reservations but were not able to all sit together. You order at the front of the restaurant and they give you a number. You can grab your own water if not the waiter can bring you some. We sat outside which was really nice. We ordered mimosas and they were all good. I ordered the french toast and it was under cooked. I also ordered bacon and grits and the grits whew they were so good the best I ever had. The customer service was excellent as they offered to remake the french toast but I declined. Other than that a great place for brunch. read more

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The place is very spacious, you can dine inside or outside in the patio. We decided the patio was better at this time of the year with the morning breeze. We ordered caramel macchiato and peppermint latte. They were wayyy too sweet, can't taste anything much but sugar. Ordered oatmeal cake with syrup, banana foster French toast and grit. The food is okay. The waitress was pretty attentive. Overall, it's an okay place to have your breakfast. Didn't check the lunch menu though. read more

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Slow and unprofessional service bad food the vibe in the restaurant is tacky and just bad. Bad place to eat if you eat here I imagine you have the taste of some poor person read more

It was Rice's move-in weekend, and we decided to explore Rice Village a bit. We stumbled on this delightful brunch and lunch spot, conveniently right next to the free parking garage. The menu has a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, and we went with the pot roast tacos and the pork belly BLT--both were absolutely delicious! I also appreciated how friendly the front server was in explaining how things worked: you grab a table, browse the menu, then head up to the counter to order and pay. read more

Black Walnut - BIRRIA TACOS - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Boy oh Boy! I wish I lived closer. My son and I were here on a day trip to Houston. He chose this place from Google. As soon as I saw the menu I saw there were so many things I wanted to try. I settled for the Birria tacos and my son got cinnamon roll pancakes. We both enjoyed our food. Our wait was short and I was able to look over the menu and plan my next visit. I would like to try the mimosa flight, Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, salmon, cheeseburger.... The list goes on and on. The place is very spacious, clean, airy, and appropriate noise level that indicated people were chatting and enjoying their food. Great place and I will be back soon! read more

Black Walnut - BIRRIA TACOS and STONE-GROUND YELLOW GRITS - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Okay coming out of MDAnderson after testing and haven't eaten in 2 days I was HUNGRY!! Really didn't care where I ate. Hubby pulled into Black Walnut. Now parking is pay for parking and it's tight. So if you have a big car be prepared to squeeze into the spot. Go into the restaurant and grab a menu and stand there and decide what you want. Once a cashier is available order and pay, get your drink and have a seat in the warm seating area. They give you a electronic number and enjoy your company until your food arrives. Hubby ordered the basic burger and fries and I ordered a chicken quesadilla with corn. The burger looked delicious and juicy. Dripping with goodness on his fries. His only complaint was that he ordered a medium and it was a little more towards the well side. But the clean plate society accepted him! My quesadilla was very, very scrumptious. Corn was also delicious just a touch spicy. So if you have had testing and haven't eaten in two days ENJOY like I did! read more

Black Walnut - Darn Good - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So we came, we saw, we ordered, we loved it, we conquered! If you're looking for a café to have a decent breakfast then Black walnut Café is the place to go. Food: The food was a good amount for the price. It was decent and could've been more flavorful. Atmosphere: There was plenty of indoor seating here with a walk up counter to order at and they they bring your food out. Price: The price was good for the amount of food you receive. Service : Great customer service all around. read more

Whatever you do, and whatever you order, please do not repeat do not order the lettuce wraps! The worst! The chicken was like it was thrown in a blender and slapped into wilted lettuce. It was such a poor excuse for any Chef to do what they did to this plate. read more

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Not bad! Incredibly friendly staff that provides excellent service, wide variety of breakfast and lunch selections pastries, drinks and boozy milkshakes (which I will definitely be trying in the future). Today I tried the oatmeal pancakes. I must admit that I was expecting something different. I think I was thinking regular pancakes with some oatmeal flakes sprinkled in, but what I got was what tasted like a 50/50 mix of cooked oatmeal and pancakes. I really enjoyed this because it was a texture I had never experienced before! Heads up that it's probably good to be an oatmeal lover if you order this! The maple syrup was delicious and the blueberry compote was also tasty - not overwhelmingly sweet. Sausage also had a great texture and taste - not too oily or salty. Deviled eggs were also good! The bacon jam was another new experience for me and I loved the pickled onions! My roomate and I both felt like the actual egg was missing something though - just a little seasoning. She also ordered the salmon and mashed potatoes. I can't speak to this but I can say that she thoroughly cleaned her plate and was planning to save half for later only to realize her stomach was not agreeing to that plan! Great experience! The place was packed too. Looking forward to trying a boozy shake! read more

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this restaurant does Not give menus and the staff doesn't take orders. You have to scan the QR code and hope it works.most items are out of stock in the menu, what's up with that. The signal sucks, the staff isn't helpful at all. Didn't offer to bring paper menus. No one seated us upon arrival, they walked around us. dirty tables, drinks are brought in to go cups. This is not a traditional place. More like a grab and go. Will not come back. read more

Interestingly, I'm a bit shocked based on previous reviews. I wish I too could have given 5 stars, however... The food was very much hit or miss. My siblings had the steak frites and I had the coconut shrimp tacos. Both were fine. We also ordered: Lychee cosmo martini - very nice. Old fashion - um, a bit heavy on the bitters - ordered a beer instead and was happy. Spicy mango margarita - superb!! Dessert was the pecan tart with ice cream - ok and hummingbird cake - nope, nope, nope, nope, nope! I also found it strange that a tip was asked for when we ordered. I'd never heard of that before. Perhaps what got me most was that there were only 4 tables (including ours) had diners. It was not at all busy. As a person having worked in the food service industry I know better! Too many times one of us had to go inside to have someone check on us, ask if the beer would be arriving, as well as the desserts. As customers, we should NEVER have witnessed employees blaming each other for the poor service. Other reviews show this as a successful business and I do wish the success to continue. We won't be back. We gave it a try. read more

Service was great, line moved relatively fast and food came out quickly. The food was pretty good, but a little pricey. I got the steak and eggs. I asked for a medium steak and it was well done and pretty flavorless. My wife's migas and everything else was pretty good. I'd go back read more

Great place for any occasion, food is fabulous and order takers recommendation is to the T. They know their menu items and substitutes. Ordered a 3X course meal and they were in point. From the appetizers to the entree and of course the dessert! Servers are phenomenal to our service and give you anything you need extra. Kitchen has forgot the grilled cheese and she got us a temporary baguette while the made it. Nice place after church or after a workout. Dress casual read more

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Counter service with delivery to table. Staff was friendly and efficient. The food and coffee were delicious; the Lobster Benedict was particularly good. The ambiance was modern, and the outdoor dining space was a great place for people-watching. read more

The most homely place to go to with your extended family to form memories and relive them every time anyone comes. Walk around the area for the half price book store, the chocolate bar, and all the eclectic store at the Rice Village complex!!! The ambiance is progressive, the dishes eclectic and the palette novel!!! A different take on the convention and fusion that the palette appreciates!!! Go there to enjoy and form memories. Since it is order and pick, service is not a concern!! The chef is good, so the food is good! read more

I was a bit disappointed with my visit. The pancakes came out cold, so the butter didn't melt, and the bacon wasn't very warm either. They were out of house potatoes and offered oven roasted ones instead, but I was still charged rather than it being a simple substitution. The coffee was quite strong and self-serve, and I couldn't find any regular sugar. Our waitress only stopped by once, and I didn't see a manager checking on tables. I really hoped for a more enjoyable experience, as I've heard good things, but this visit just missed the mark. read more

Black Walnut Kitchen & Bar Rice Village unfortunately didn't provide me the same experience as I've had at other locations. The brussel sprouts were soft and not cooked all the way through. The lettuce wraps were lacking flavor even with the peanut sauce. Friendly staff is the reason it got the second star. read more

Black Walnut - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very decent place! Just moved down the street and was so hungry mid-afternoon but also needed a drink. I remembered I passed by BWC and decided to look at their menu. Their happy hour menu was what convinced me to go in. They had a decent selection for HH including a few appetizers, 2 different tacos, and a couple burgers. I had the American burger. It was big and flavorful, and they cook it to your preference! It comes with fries or potato salad. I chose the potato salad and was impressed, it was very good! Their drink selections are great too. They have $3 draft beer, $4 martini, $4 margaritas, and even a margarita flight for only $10! I had the watermelon cucumber martini and it was delicious! I will definitely be visiting this location multiple times. Can't wait to come back for other meals as well. Their brunch menu looks so good! read more

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Glad to see Black Walnut Kitchen is still kicking it. 5/5 and an institution in Houston

On 4/10 a group of coworkers and myself came to eat here around 10:30am. My friend ordered "vindaloo wings". They tasted great! After 5 minutes I congested them I started having an allergic reaction. Lip started swelling and throat was tingling. I had asked our waiter if there were peanuts in the wings. She said no but she will check with the chef. She came back and the chef said no peanuts. I then asked to speak to the manager and he said the same thing, NO PEANUTS. I informed them that these wings had been Cross contaminated with peanuts because my friend took a bit that looked like "garlic" but was a whole peanut. I then left and went home about a hour later with extreme nausea and lightheadedness. I then ended up in the ER with shortness of breath. Turned out to be SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION. Black walnut kitchen deserves to pay my ER bill as my food was cross contaminated. read more

The black walnut cafe is a favorite of mine for brunch and the rice village location recently got a huge makeover. There is now a much larger outside patio with more shade for the summer and they streamlined the ordering system inside so the line is much more organized. I enjoy the iced lattes here and the eggs Benedict is delicious. Staff is quick and friendly and they have stations around so you can grab whatever condiments, napkins, and silverware you need. They also have a self serve water station inside near the beverage area. My only complaint is the serving sizes are small for the price you pay and parking can get a bit hectic. Thankfully they are very close to the rice village garage where you can get free parking for up to 2 hours which helps in terms of parking. read more

Black Walnut - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good experience at this restaurant. It is good for a business breakfast and the service was very good. I can't say that the food was exceptional but it was fresh and delicious. The coffee was probably the star of the show for me and I will definitely keep this place in mind for business meetings when I'm in Houston. read more

Okay, I really wanted to write this review for the sole purpose to thank our waiter Salvador, he was so kind and helpful. My girlfriend didn't like her food, he was more than willing to switch it out for her. We both ended up getting the Fried chicken Benedict. It was good. We also had an ice white chocolate mocha. We had a great time so Thank you Salvador for being so helpful. read more

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I've been here a few times, and the food is consistently delicious. The prices are reasonable for what they offer, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It's a casual spot where you order at the counter, grab your own utensils, and find a seat. Overall, a solid and enjoyable place to dine. read more

Black Walnut - PANCAKE - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been here twice and both times left my tummy and my wallet feeling happy. I came here many years ago with a friend and was told by a coworker that I needed to try the pot roast grilled cheese sandwich. So that was the plan. Then I looked at the menu, saw lobster tacos... and the plan changed. The lobster tacos were good. I would recommend them. I can't elaborate much more because that was several years ago, but I DO remember that I was happy with my decision. I also had some gelato (which, if I'm not mistaken, they're known for). 'Twas also a tasty treat. Once again, would recommend! So I vowed to myself, and my friend that we would be back and I would try the pot roast grilled cheese. Cut to 4ish years later and I still hadn't made my way back - simply because I'm not in this part of Houston often, and said friend and I are no longer friends, so we don't do weekly dinners anymore. I digress. My husband and I were celebrating 9 years of wedded bliss, but we were not looking to break the bank. I suggest Black Walnut Cafe, he says yes, and the Pot Roast Grilled Cheese plan is back on. I get there, glance at the menu. See some other things that look tasty... including those lobster tacos that I'd like to relive. However, I came here with a goal and determination to taste this tasty sandwich served with tomato pesto soup... bisque... who knows? It was a yummy experience. I was VERY happy with my choice, and highly recommend that if you try this delicious concoction, you MUST dip your sandwich into your soup. Bisque. I don't know. Just do it! It makes it even better. My husband had the venison burger and I must say, I was a little tempted to steal his because it was fantastic. We agreed that we'd return. Hopefully before another 4 years. Time will tell lol. All in all, try it out. I can't speak for other locations, but parking here wasn't horrible either time I went (once on a Tuesday for dinner, and once on a Wednesday for dinner). There's a parking garage which may or may not be free, I don't know. There's also a parking lot with a meter at each spot. That's what we went with both times. It's not overly expensive, but it IS annoying. This is why I live just outside the city. Whatever, it was worth it. 10/10 - would recommend! read more

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5 stars for BREAKFAST! (lunch/dinner not so great...) Was in town for medical treatment for several months over a year ago and this quickly became my go-to spot for breakfast when I had an appetite which was rare at the time. My wife and I would normally share the "big plate" and we are always left satisfied from the quality and amount of food. The coffee and lattes are always great as well and as a simple black-coffee guy, their flavors are always spot-on even though they seem to change depending on the season. Coming here has become a tradition when I am in town for Dr's appointments! read more

Great place for brunch while shopping in Rice Village. Extensive menu for all hours...brunch, lunch or dinner read more

Black Walnut - AVOCADO BACON BENEDICT CHICKEN AND WAFFLES - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very casual and comfortable place for breakfast or lunch. Ordered the blueberry pancakes and bacon. 2 very thick and fluffy pancakes arrived perfectly cooked. The 4 strips of bacon were neither under or overcooked. The fruit cup that arrived was mostly Mellon. Not being a fan of mellon, I pulled out the pieces and set them aside. Not long after doing that, the waiter (Kyle) came by with a new cup of fruit with NO mellon in it. He commented that he's not a fan as well and thought I'd like a better mix. This is something that has NEVER happened at a restaurant and I was very impressed and thanked him. On the way out, I asked for the manager to let him know what a great employee he had only to find out the Kyle was the manager. This impressed me more since he acted like a regular guy with no airs. I thanked him again and told him i would definitely be back! So if you are in the air and looking for a nice breakfast place...Don't miss out on Kyle and his great place! read more

Came for my bachelorette party & Glindy was fabulous! Food was yummy & service was super quick. Glindy brought out a slice of cake with "bride to be" written in chocolate. Such a fun night!! Definitely recommend! read more

Black Walnut - fries & STREET CORN - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great ambiance and good quality of happy hour foods . Highly recommend this place for happy hour . Keep up the good customer service read more

Went back again and have to praise them again... this place is a serious martini gem! The French pear was one of the best I've ever had. We also had the Ruby slipper and that was outstanding too. Excellent salad and fries, and I had to ask where they got the bbq sauce because I became immediately addicted! And we also tried the gelato... the grapefruit and piña colada. WOW!! I love this place. I simply love love love it! read more

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Food took a long time to come out and I only ordered a bowl of soup and fries. But it was definitely worth the wait. I got the carrot and ginger soup and it was literally soooo good. Exactly what I needed. The fries were the perfect crispy as well. read more

Black Walnut - Carrot and ginger soup with a side of fries - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

So so yummy!! Will definitely be coming back! Fausta was so sweet and provided great service! We sat outside and they have a covered patio read more

Black Walnut - COCONUT SHRIMP TACOS CHEESY PENNE PASTA - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Met up with a friend for lunch and this was my first time visiting here. It has an industrial-ish vibe with tons of plants, which I love. I was surprised to find that it was a "walk up to order" situation but that wasn't a problem at all. I ordered the beyond burger and fries and it was so good that I actually ate the entire burger. It was pretty busy since it was peak lunch but service was good. I also ordered sea salt caramel and peanut butter gelato to go and the caramel was my fav. read more

Black Walnut - Inside - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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