My husband and I are seeing if we should make Cafe 290 "Our Spot" since we love diners and it's reasonably close to our house. We've been twice for lunch, but yesterday we spontaneously decided to break routine and go out for breakfast. We're still off of our diets after vacation in Paris, and we both secretly wanted to extend vacation (and indulgent food) one more day before facing work and healthy habits on Monday. Normally we get eggs for breakfast at other diners, but this time we were thinking alike, and decided to get the thing most unlike what we regularly eat - waffles topped with bananas, chocolate chips, and peanut butter, with chicken on the side. Sugar free syrup was an option, thankfully, because I have to reign it in somewhere. The waffle wasn't quite as crispy as I like, but with all those toppings it would be hard for it to be bad! However, the chicken tenders were the surprise hit of the meal! They were moist and the breading was light and crispy. There were quite a few people there on a Sunday morning, and some seemed to be regulars. I'd like to find something on the menu that wows me so that we become regulars too, but so far it's coming in at just satisfactory. Since we don't allow ourselves many treat meals, the calories really have to be worth it to keep coming back. We'll give it a few more tries. Our servers were extremely friendly. I want to love this place! We'll try a few more times and see what the verdict is! read more

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I am not originally from Texas, where I come from Cafe and Diner style Restaurants are all over. No chain restaurants, no corporate bs, just good ole mom and pop home cooking. Now it's been many years since I've been home but it's a craving that is always there and hard to fill. Cafe 290 does just that! Great home cooked meals, typical Diner sized portions (very large) and breakfast at any time of the day! Let's be honest, it's never the wrong time for breakfast! It feels like you are sitting in your home kitchen, the staff are very nice, and the atmosphere is typical Texas Diner, and there is nothing wrong with that! Few pictures, and good ole classic cheeseburger! 1lb of meat... good luck, taste great but sheesh, it's hefty, the quesadilla is 10/10 with chicken, idk why it just bangs every time! And the very classic egg omelette! Get the diced potatoes, it's all divine! LASTLY and probably most important! THEY HAVE HOMEMADE CAKE AND PIE by the slice. It's expensive, listen to me here, it's worth the price, massive slices and fresh every day and THEY ARE INCREDIBLE! read more

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Cafe 290 is a no frills, classic roadside diner. They offer your typical American breakfast and lunch options as well as impressive looking cakes and pies. My go-to is The 290 which is two eggs, a choice of meat, and a choice of fries, hash browns, or grits. It also comes with a short stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes. It's such a filling combo and I share the pancakes with my husband. They are delicious! Service here is always fast and friendly. They keep your coffee cup full even when the diner is packed! read more

Cafe 290 Manor - The 290 breakfast combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

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04/2025 - My wife and I came in for the first time on a Sunday afternoon, around 11 AM. The cafe has a small parking lot with some available space along the street on the side of it, by the tire shop. It was very busy at this time, with a lot of parties waiting in- and outside the restaurant. We got our name on a waitlist and waited about 20 minutes. When we were sat our waitress greeted us pretty quickly and we got our order in. I loved reading the small history portion on the menu/table. It was cool to know how long the building had been around and what it was previously used for. Unfortunately the rest of our dining experience went downhill after sitting down. Shortly after placing our order our waitress came to our table and told us the kitchen was running behind and it might be a "little longer than usual" to get our food. At that initial comment we felt fine about it and were willing to wait. 10 minutes went by and eventually an HOUR went by. We decided to stick it out only because there aren't many other brunch or breakfast places in the Manor area (aside from CGs) and we weren't wanting to leave and wait again somewhere else. The issue we had was it seemed our waitress was avoiding us throughout that hour we were waiting. She never dropped by to give us an update or just say anything out of courtesy. The food finally comes out, I ordered basic--hash browns, eggs, bacon and some pancakes. Our waitress sets it on the table, I start cutting stuff up only to find it is ICE COLD. We willingly, without complaint, waited an hour for this food, and it's cold. Nope. Frustrated, I called the waitress over and she took my plate and said she'd get them on it right away. Thankfully the new plate came out on the fly and yes, it was warm. At the end of the day the "basic" options were mediocre. Will opt for just cooking at home next time. We'd always passed the Cafe on our way home and really wanted to try it. We have and unfortunately given this experience we won't be back any time soon. It's been around for a very long time, and I can appreciate its history, but wouldn't recommend it for anyone looking for a quality meal. read more

Cafe 290 Manor - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

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We had moved away from our Manor home for a few years and just moved back. We were excited to return to cafe 290 as we had great experiences a few years back. Man, this place has gone down hill. The servers were loud and gossiping/complaining the whole time we were there (which was ironic considering there's signs all over the place about not complaining & having a good attitude). The food was mediocre and when we got the bill i was SHOCKED. They must have raised their prices to keep up with all of the chains popping up around Manor. I want to support local but with the price increase and DECREASE in the food quality I will not be returning. read more

Decent food & atmosphere. My wife and I do keto and they were accommodating to our preferences which was a happy surprise. My sister and husband enjoyed their breakfast selections as well. If you like the diner experience (we do!), check them out. We'll be back. read more

I usually order grubhub for breakfast from Cafe 290, but today I needed a late lunch, so I stopped by. The servers are always super friendly and helpful. I wanted something light and easy, so I ordered The chicken salad sandwich and side salad, it was really good. They make the chicken salad fresh in house and it was light and healthy. I can't have raw onion.And I was really happy that this chicken salad did not have raw onion. The housemaid chips are really good too. My go to orders are typically the big breakfast with hot cakes or breakfast. Tacos and the boyfriend always gets the grilled pork chop breakfast plate. read more

Cafe 290 Manor - House salad. Togo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Ordered a club sandwich online, when I went to pickup my order I was greeted by a girl yelling across the restaurant " how many people?" I told her I had a to go order and was directed to a girl at the counter who was on the phone, after about five minutes she finally hung up and asked me how she could help me. I told her I had a to go order and , as it was sitting on the counter, she shoved it toward me, no thank you no nothing , I picked up my order and thanked her and she still said nothing but gave me a look like she was annoyed. Other than that the sandwich was pretty good, the fries were cold and I didn't like the breading on them. read more

Came in here for breakfast at 11am on a Sunday and we're able to get sat immediately. The staff were super friendly and were happy to make recommendations to us. The food was exactly the kind of hearty breakfast diner meal that we were craving. Delicious and comforting. The vibe was very classic Americana and I think that it was a perfect cohesive combo with the menu and staff. Will be coming back here for more fried pickles! read more

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Really good the pancakes are delicious and the quantities are pretty big. The menu is very big and has a lot of options, it's deceiving from outside inside is like a normal dinner :) read more

Don't recommend, I had a breakfast plate and the food was not good potatoes was bland my pancakes weren't cooked enough

Hash browns had a terrible taste. Unsure from what. Bad grease or grill not clean. Made whole breakfast undesireable.

The service was horrible and my food was cold by the time I received it. The food is also way too overhyped, not that good.

Love this diner! So yummy and great staff!! I go every Saturday before the barn. I love the BLT and fries

Love this place. Food is great and love the staff. Today it's was so hot in there everyone looked miserable. Hope they get the AC fixed soon not just for the patrons but the staff also. read more

If you like a small town diner vibe with good people, excellent service, and some good home cooking, 290 Cafè is a great option. I appreciate the history (since the 40's) and consistency of decades-old recipes. For a well-worn diner, it has always been very clean and inviting when I've visited. read more

We have stopped by Cafe 290 for many, many years. During our dozens of meals we have never had a bad experience! Employees are great, food is great and easy to get in/out of! read more

Three servers behind the counter. The sign says wait to be seated. We wait...one of the ladies yells something that we can't understand. She repeats for us to just go sit over there and motions with her hand. I guess the conversation going on was extremely important. Our server saunters over with menus and asks what we would like...well, water to start. We ordered and there pancakes I got were decent. The fried chicken sandwich was good. It could have used some spice. It's a cute cafe and they seem to have many regulars that got excellent service. All in all I would give them another shot. read more

Nice place, has a bar, pretty spacious. Good food and they give you plenty of it. Will definitely go again.

stopped in on our way out of town & very happy with everything! the food was delicious, can't recommend then fried okra & mac n cheese enough. service was great & loved the true cafe vibe. read more

Cafe 290 Manor - the outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Wanted to meet a friend in Elgin at a halfway point from Austin. Manor is right in the middle, so we thought we'd give Cafe 290 a shot! It has an abundance of charm and the service was friendly and quick. I thought the "290 salad" I ordered with fried chicken was fine. I appreciated the offered side of corn bread which was very good! The vibes are great, prices fair, location right. 4 stars read more

Cafe 290 Manor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

Terrible service. Hostess was unorganized. Wrote name on list then sat several others who walked in and were in list after us. When asked she pointed to another rea of the list that wasn't even our name. We left. read more

Standard diner fare, service, and atmosphere. I would say this isn't a place I'd go out of my way for, but the tater tots are next level. Lol. Seriously, I don't know what they season them with, but it's almost magical. I ate all of them even though I was already very full. It's clean and our waitress was fast and friendly. Despite us showing up on a Sunday afternoon we were seated and tended to almost immediately. She was so quick with the coffee refill once, I didn't even notice her stop by. My tired self was extremely grateful. The Herbivore burger is so good! It's a garden patty with carrots, peas, corn and other veggies turned into a circle. I'd order another. Skip the mac and cheese. I saw someone else order a quesadilla and I just might get that next time. It was huge and the rice it comes with looked delicious. Speaking of huge the chicken fried steak portion is generous. I'm told it's also very good and hubs would order it again if he's really hungry. Stop in if you're in the area. read more

I am a very disappointed Longstanding customer. My experience at 290 Cafe located in Manor, TX is usually nothing but the best. I have recommended several friends and family members. On 3/11/2026 I placed two to go orders, 1. 10piece lemon pepper wings and 1. 10 piece Buffalo Buffalo wings for dinner on my home from a hards days work. Upon my discovery I discovered plain overcooked dry wings as if they were rewarmed, without a drop of lemon pepper on them. I immediately called the restaurant in hopes of a resolution for inaccurate order i received, but instead what I received was attitude, dismissed and told it was nothing they could do. I asked to speak to the manager, whom I knew well is a male, when a female answer and identified herself as the manager. The response and results I received from her manager none manger was the same. I called back on 3/12/26 only to get the replay of yesterday attitude, lies and all. I told the only thing they would be able to do is take my number a have the real manager contact me. As I stated early I have been a Longstanding customer, but not sure for how long. Manor is up and coming with great eateries that people have their pick of, so with that being said seem like 290 would bend over backwards to keep and satisfy their loyal customers. read more

Great food Texas waffle is excellent - the carrot cake was excellent! Friendly staff!

Staff is always helpful and cheerful. Food is classic Texas diner- including some American classics like fried chicken livers and chopped steak and gravy. Many sides to choose from and all homemade and all delicious! Prices are very reasonable. I wish they were open later but I get there whenever I can. Chicken fried chicken is a favorite. read more

Came in for lunch on a Tuesday, and this place is exactly what it promises to be. It's a great little retro diner-style spot with made-to-order comfort food. It's been open almost 80 years now! I was able to get a seat immediately, but I would imagine this place gets busy for breakfast. I ate the quesadilla with fajita chicken, it was a really good portion size, especially for the price. Diane took care of me, she was so personable and sweet. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Great cafe with delicious food and quick/kind service. We landed in Austin and needed a quick bite before our 1.5 hour drive. Really happy we stopped here instead of settling for a typical chain restaurant. Authentic food and people that truly give a Texas feel. Bathrooms were extremely clean too. read more

Just had the tortilla soup...perfection! Love this spot! Food is truly home style and I love the decor. Highly recommend!

Got it delivered with disappointment. Pancakes were super bland, everything bland and slightly brunt.

There's a special place in my heart for places that serve breakfast all day, which is what I always order when I come here. Service is always friendly & good, prices are cheap. it's 1 of the rare places that actually serve vegetarian cream gravy (biscuits & gravy), & it's 1 of my favorites! Their biscuits are phenomenal! Soft, fluffy while still being dense enough to be a biscuit. I really only have 2 complaints, 1 being specific to me being a vegetarian. A meat eater may not even notice this- the hash browns, which are usually really good, today tasted like they were cooked with meat. Maybe because I ate here during lunch time? A very greasy smoky meat taste. It's bad enough to make me never order them again. The other thing, which I think everyone can relate to, is the fact that the ventilation is so bad, you smell like food ALL DAY. That's a big pet peeve of mine, I don't want to smell like a restaurant all day. I even sat in the front against the window, but it still managed to really soak in. A little piece of history for you- this bldg used to be located in Bastrop at Camp Swift, & used to be the barracks for soldiers! read more

Café 290 is a really good locals hang out. In our neighborhood in Manor, Texas. always full of locals getting their meal on as well as heavy conversations. Always good to walk into a diner full of people. You know it's gonna be good food when it's difficult to find a seat. Diner is open from early morning till late at night. I enjoyed going for brunch on a Sunday before the church crowd came in. After that it's a full on brawl finding a chair let alone a table. Pretty good desserts... Food is good here. Plenty of parking. read more

I went there to eat this morning in Maynard Texas. It was really good breakfast. I had the three egg omelette. It looks so good. I forgot to take a picture of it. I just dug right in and started eating it. The coffee is really good. I read at the actual café that it's fresh ground from a coffee place in Austin, so the coffee was super good. My waitress is really nice. Was pretty quick for. For breakfast. I have friends that live in Manor. I think I'm gonna invite them to go there with me and maybe have dinner there. I will definitely go back and it's worth the trip. read more

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Great service and staff. The food was amazing and environment was very welcoming. The menu in person had a lot more options compared to what was posted on the website. The fries were delicious read more

Cafe 290 Manor - 1/2 lb. The Classic Chargrilled Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

If you are picking up to go order make sure you check your order before you leave, this place is famous for not giving you the whole order!

Service was good Food was bland Portions were small Prices were good Ambiance was good Restrooms were clean. However, only had 2 total for the entire restaurant I would not recommend and would not return Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs The smallest and thinnest chicken fried steak I have ever had. Hasbrowns were undercooked Toast wasn't toast and was soggy Pancakes were good read more

Cafe 290 Manor - Smallest and thinnest chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Excellent breakfast and lunch spot in Manor, it was very busy and the service was quick. Lots of regulars read more

Cafe 290 Manor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manor, Texas

This place was recommended by a friend. I typically don't order breakfast to go but I did this day because of scheduling. I ordered French toast and bacon. My bacon was super crispy which is always a plus! Serving size was 2 thin strips. My French toast was definitely not a hit. It was way too eggy and soggy. It was as if I was eating bland bread dipped in eggs that were not thoroughly cooked. The edges were perfectly cooked but the middle part was not. I added syrup and butter for flavor and it was still bland! Service inside was a bit hectic. I had to wait 3-4 minutes before I was greeted while the cashier packed to go orders and failed to acknowledge I was waiting. I'll definitely try again if I'm ever in the area based on other reviews. read more

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Just went after a long weekend at F1. Got there just before closing but server was super nice. Ordered the 290 breakfast plate which was amazing. Coconut cream pie is the best ever. read more

Just a good old fashion diner. They had a great selection of food, a little pricier than I was expecting when we walked in but definitely worth it. Everyone finished their whole plate (even though the portions were generous) read more

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