Great service and good food. The ambiance is much like it has been for over thirty years--an old train station eating house. If you are looking for other more modern restaurant chains, this isn't it. Local folks wanting local foods. V.C.R. read more

I cant believe ive lived in Pearland this long without coming here. Super kind staff serving fresh, delicious breakfast food. I will certainly never be going to Ihop again as long as this place is around! read more

Busy Bee Café (more like Lazy Fly Diner) If you've ever wondered what disappointment tastes like, come to Busy Bee Café. The name's a lie -- the only thing "busy" here is the staff avoiding eye contact. My coffee arrived lukewarm, my toast was somehow both burnt and soggy, and the "friendly atmosphere" felt about as warm as a tax audit. It's the kind of place where you start checking your watch halfway through ordering, wondering if you've fallen into a time loop. Maybe the bees left, and they just forgot to change the sign. Save yourself the trouble -- there are vending machines with more charm and better service. read more

HORRIBLE FOOD!! By far the WORST food I have EVER eaten in Texas. No seasoning on anything! I got the roast beef, which was so tough and horrible tasting, green beans, which were bland, and nasty homemade corn casserole which was burnt and had no flavor. The best thing I had was a Diet Coke. I will never be back to this horrible place and should have stayed away when I saw there was not one person in the restaurant eating. DISGUSTING!!! read more

Love the feel of this place and the wait staff is very nice, but we went on an extremely busy day and it took 45 plus minutes to receive our food. I had the chicken and waffles which looked great, but the flavor just wasn't there. I do like their decent coffee which is definitely a plus when most places are trying to save money by serving horrible bean juice! lol We'll have to stop by for some breakfast another day when it isn't so busy and we can see what the cook actually has to offer. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

The food that they have here you can make better at home. It is very basic breakfast that can easily be made better with the ingredients you have in your fridge. Service is okay I would go maybe for a quick lunch since they're not busy around that time. read more

Great service although she was very busy and food was great They assisted in serving small bday cake sweet roll

Stopped by after seeing this restaurant on the road. It was confusing to find the main door and whether we had to seat ourselves or not. We flagged someone down to clean the table for us. The waitresses were nice and the food was ok. We had to ask two different waitresses for our utensils because the first one forgot. It's hard to mess up breakfast. It was good but I was not wow'd. I had the Cajun breakfast. The potatoes, some were soft others weren't cooked all the way through. They also needed more seasoning. The star of the plate was the sausage. I also had a short stack of pancakes on the side. The pancakes are large and buttery. My partner had the fried seafood plate. The crust was seasoned well. I like that they mix their cocktail sauce with a little horseradish to give it a little kick. read more

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It was worth your money! Not super expensive but also yummy! Service was quick and super nice staff! read more

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Years ago on Christmas Day, after celebrating the night before with our large family, we decided we did not want to cook and started searching to see what was open in the area. Busy Bee was. I've been in Pearland for over 20 years and this place has always been here, right off the railroad track in "old" Pearland. I've often wondered how they stay in business with all the chains around, but this is one of those places that has that hometown feel and has many regulars. Since our first visit, Busy Bee is that spot we go to on an actual holiday. I have yet to come here on a regular day of the year. The staff here is wonderful. You get that genuine good service from a more seasoned worker, not the kids who don't understand what good customer service is at one of the chains in the area. This place has times when there are no cars in the lot, but at peak times, it's full. Walking in, you can tell it's been around for awhile. It's got that old time charm. Everyone seems to know each other. There's a bar top where people eat at or there's plenty of seating in the dining area as well. Food wise, I've had a variety of things. I've had a good ole traditional breakfast with eggs, proteins and a starch. You can build your own breakfast which I like so I can get exactly what I want. I just discovered their cinnamon rolls which are massive and delicious. On my most recent visit, I went with a chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and mac. It was a large portion and I ate three meals out of it. Was it the best I've had? Nah. It was good though. It's what you would expect at a local diner. You gotta go in with that mindset. I have yet to find that meal that wows me here, but I always leave satisfied. They seem to be doing just fine with their peak crowds and regulars. It'll probably be same time next year when I come next, but I will be back! read more

It's friendly staff and small hometown feel , great food for the family, delicious breakfast and good coffee!

Really great home cooking. My favorites are chicken fried steak, grilled vegetable medley, and their yeast rolls. Great staff who is friendly, and reminds me of family. Often we order to go. I was greeted warmly when we ate in. They get to know their customers. read more

The food the service the place IS AMAZING it gives such old diner vibes. I love it so much. I eat here all the time and I would eat here every single day if I could, the burgers are excellent the chicken fried steak is also hands-down the best chicken fried steak I have ever had The seats are very comfortable. It is very nice and clean, and I love the decorations that they put up. A nice shout out to all the workers there they are very nice and friendly. Very polite and get you everything you need as fast as they can. read more

Haven't been in here in a while but I'm glad I did. It's a simple restaurant, you pick your seat and are served shortly afterwards. The staff is pleasant and the food comes out quick and hot. They weren't kidding when they said the full cinnamon roll was huge and for about $6 I was very pleasantly surprised. The dough of the cinnamon roll was good and moist. I wish the icing was a bit less thick but the flavors went well and it was a good addition to my cup of coffee. Overall, it was a great experience and we'll probably be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

The best coffee you'll get at any restaurant! Food is good and priced fare. Service is good as well. read more

The lady was so nice and are order was quick and the food was amazing 5 stars to the chef and the service was excellent

Pretty solid breakfast experience with servers that are sweet as their cinnamon rolls. I had the Build-a-Breakfast with poached eggs, bacon, and half a cinnamon roll (which was still too much) and an iced coffee. Hubs had the chicken fried steak with hash browns and a drip coffee. He liked the flavor but said the steak had a bit too much gristle for his liking. My breakfast was fine, can't go wrong with bacon and eggs! And we could not finish that cinnamon roll because it was SWEEEEEEEEET. Good lord save me from my diabeetus! read more

So this place is like Cheers bar to my family in Pearland & I really appreciate the wait staff service but the food... ughh that's a whole different book all together. While visiting Pearland the 2 different weekends in the month of April I was subjected to eat here 3 times because in my family age beats out the taste of food, meaning when you are with family you only see a few times a year the places your elders choose to eat beat out where you choose because the company you are in is all that matters. That being said the busy bee must cater to mostly the elderly because they do not season their food at all. I mentioned this to my aunt who kept choosing this place, she laughed & said yes I can't have salt anymore... she proceeded to tell me her long list of other elements she has also then said that's why us old folk eat there. I did order a patty melt on the last day & that was pretty tasty. The wait staff is very nice. It does take a long time to get your food even though they seat you quickly which is odd. I really don't care for the food but my family seems to love it so I know I will be back. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

It was just "ok". I mean not terrible but just ok. I will give it another try again but that being said...I think I would have enjoyed it much better had the place been cleaner. Service was great! Side note- The restroom was absolutely disgusting. read more

Had breakfast here. Eggs and bacon were cooked as requested. I like their shredded has browns. They were actually cooked all the way through. read more

I am Always seeking the best CFS!! Pretty good eats here at down home prices. Good portion of CFS, with cream gravy, corn casserole, large plate of fresh lettuce-tomato-onion salad. $15 . Including taxes. Services speed matches the made to order meals. Salad greens very fresh. Corn casserole well cooked whole kernel corn with corn bread binder. Okrah was fresh, lightly breaded, I definitely could eat here again read more

Favorite meal is liver and onions with brown gravy. With grilled zucchini And corn casserole as sides. Big delicious yeast rolls to go with brown gravy. read more

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came in for a late 'brunch' after waffle house let us down. service was 10/10! our server was Carmen and she was very sweet and attentive. the food was amazing as well, cooked to order and tasty. my favorite part was the soft and flakey biscuit i can't wait to come again! read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I've lived in Pearland for 25 years and never went to The Busy Bee until yesterday. I usually go to Kelley's for that kind of food. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of food for a reasonable price. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. There were quite a few fresh vegetables listed in their sides. I'm probably going to get the veggie plate next time. My husband ordered the burger. It was a good diner 1/3 lb burger with jalapeños. The ladies that work there are charming, and it's pretty cozy inside. I would've given it five stars if we hadn't been subjected to Fox News on three huge televisions. That definitely affected the ambience for me and my husband. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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My family is fairly new to Pearland and because of Covid, we haven't explored many restaurants in town. We decided to go out to lunch after our first in-person church service (since March 2020). I absolutely LOVE diners and found Busy Bee Cafe on Yelp. I actually didn't read any of the reviews prior to going but I am reading them now and am actually SHOCKED by all the low ratings this place has. TOTALLY not our experience at all... We came around 11:30am on a Sunday. A sign at the door said "Seat yourself" and we went into the back room which is reserved for parties of 5 or more. Perfect for our family of 5. I'd say the restaurant had a fair share of customers. Not overly crowded but not empty either. Our server, Jennifer K, was exceptional!! Very friendly, prompt and helpful. She was personable, not a robot just "doing her job". I liked that she called me "mom" and always served me first. Made me feel special. My husband and I both went with the club sandwich (LOVE DINER CLUBS), I got mine with regular fries and he got the house made chips. Our girls both picked the kids pancake (ps it's shaped like Mickey Mouse) with sausage and our son got the kids chicken strips with fries. The food was FANTASTIC! Our clubs were perfect! Fries were piping hot and delicious and the fresh chips were awesome: crispy yet soft at the same time. We had to sample the kid's food.... you know, for research purposes of course. The chicken strips were INCREDIBLE. Are they house-made??? They sure seemed like it to us AND there were 4 of them! (I might get those next time they were THAT good). Now for our daughter's pancakes... I'm not a huge pancake fan, I mean, I think the only time in my adult life that I ate them was when I was pregnant... anyways, Busy Bee Cafe's pancakes were so good! I also never would put butter on them but the girls put the whipped butter AND syrup on them and it was so delicious, my "one bite" might have turned into like 3 or 4. Yeah, so good! As for the atmosphere, well, this place definitely looks old. I'm not going to lie when I was a bit concerned with the possible mold on the ceiling tiles out in the large group section. Yeah, again, not sure how this place got so many low reviews. We had a GREAT experience and want to try it again next Sunday. Could this be our new "Sunday spot"?!?!?? read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Our daughter hated her pancakes... Yup, barely ate a bite of it. Kidding. It was UNBELIEVABLE. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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I have not been here since I was 3! Very nice service and great country music playing. I had French toast for dinner.

I love this place, the food is alway delicious and the service is very good! The portions are very generous !! read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Best breakfast ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I've been coming here with my family. The food is consistent and inexpensive. It's a relaxed country Cafe atmosphere with the food to match. Portions are huge! Try the chicken fried steak! Their breakfasts can't be beat and their cinnamon rolls are enormous. Be sure to check out the pie cooler as well. read more

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I was t very happy with my food. The pork chop was super tiny. My food was not hot just a little warm and room temperature. My server was really good and I liked her but my food needed flavor read more

Busy Bee Cafe - One pork chop and egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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My only regret is not discovering this place sooner! I have lived in the area for over 2 years now, and we came in on Easter Sunday, and wow! We have been searching for a classic breakfast spot outside of Waffle House, First Watch, etc; and it is safe to say that we found it! It is self-seating, but the wait staff is super quick to take your order and the food comes out in record time. They have excellent customer service, and it is so warm and welcoming! We will definitely be coming back again! P.S. please try the chicken fried steak! It is incredible! read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Chicken fried steak, hash browns, eggs, 1/2 cinnamon roll, sausage. So delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I went there with my 98-year-old mom for lunch. When we walked in, it was very warm, and the waitress had told us they had to call the owner to turn down the air. I ordered the chicken fried steak and green beans and mashed potatoes. The chicken fried steak was very chewy. I ate less than half of it when I told the waitress about it she said have a good rest of your day. The green beans were from a can. My mom ordered the grilled catfish off the senior menu. She got zucchini and onions and she said the onions were very salty. read more

Very great hole in the wall, with great homey breakfast. Coffee is great and servers make you feel like family. 10/10 recommend. Deff order the cinnamon roll it's huge! read more

Awesome food,home made feel and is one of those gems that we need to support . I hardly write reviews but lady's truly deserve one

No greeting upon entry. No guidance on what to do or signage. Six waitresses for a 3/4 full, at the most, restaurant but they managed to avoid us. We sat at a table and not tucked a way in the booth. After soliciting assistance the waitress tried to play it off but was slow getting our drinks. Then, our chosen menu item wasn't available and we had to ask for the menus back because we failed to memorize it when we had it. That waitress bailed on us and we got a new one...so as not to negatively affect the pooled tips? Left the new waitress 15%. While we were waiting, which was the majority of our time at Busy Bug, two waitresses were socializing with a table of three elderly people. So, parties of three or more get two waitresses, any less good luck! Not planning on visiting the Busy Bug again. read more

Busy Bee Cafe - Key West travelor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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This diner has been one of my favorite small business to go to, excellent country cooking food, their pecan pie is out if this world. The workers are very polite and well mannered. I would definitely recommend this to all of my peers. 10/10 read more

We go to this place all the time, and the staff there is awesome! The food is always cooked perfectly and delicious. The food tastes so good and you get a LOT of food for your money! Totally recommend it, this is my favorite place in the area. read more

Clean restaurant, friendly staff and attentive. We had breakfast here. They make their biscuits ( perfection ) food was cooked perfectly according to our specification. read more

We have enjoyed the "home town cooking" and this authentic 50- style restaurant for over 20 years. Many of the staff have been waiting on us for almost that long. It is a great place to go back in time and enjoy the experience...except...the constant TV that gives out political rhetoric and angry commentators. When we asked to put on a channel with more pleasant news, we were told that the staff was forbidden to change the channel I really don't want politics with my delicious ham and eggs We won't go back read more

Great place ginourmos cinnamon role. This is a short review on which I keep writing to make it longer read more

Place is really good with fantastic staff.They help each other out when the place gets packed. Ordered two eggs over easy, hashbrown, toast and of course hot cocoa. Sometimes, I get bacon which arrives nice and crispy. Even on busy days, your food arrives hot and swift served in good size portion. I really like the bench seating also. Warm seating available in extended sections. read more