We came here for a local road trip as flying anywhere would have been a nightmare with TSA on sick out. The DayTripper show from local PBS station featured the food and location. All good. See photos of inside and food. We got small soup and two different 1/2 sandwiches which save room for their BIG cookie. Back in the early 1980s we lived nearby in Sherman TX so see Denison upgrade their downtown area is most impressive. Lots of street parking and nearby lots behind Main St. Buy a can of soft drink, water or iced tea. read more

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Over priced sad presentation and just not a place I will come back to. Plus the staff was completely oblivious to customer needs read more

Cafe Blackbird - Jalapeño popper grilled cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

The cafe is clean, tidy, warm and inviting. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was great The cookies are warm and off the chain. Go! read more

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Charming little lunch spot in Dennison, Texas. Counter service is friendly and efficient. Good sandwiches, homemade soups, and amazing baked goods. read more

Cute, clean luncheon place in restored old building. The staff and owner are friendly and attentive. As a vegetarian, I always get The Hippie sandwich which has avocado, baby spinach leaves and cucumber on their fresh baked bread. Only complaint is they are very, very sparing on the contents of the $10.95 sandwich. I think it must be a ploy so that you will buy a dessert because I am usually still hungry after eating the sandwich. Sometimes I get cup of soup and half of the sandwich. I still leave kind of hungry... read more

Ordered delivery. Everything came well packaged. Really good upscale sandwiches. We got some cookies with our order and they were delicious homemade tasting cookies. Hopefully, we will actually go to the restaurant soon. I've heard the desserts are fabulous. Nice little hidden gem (due to construction) in Denison. read more

AMAZING Breakfast taco, spinach quiche , blueberry bread pudding (never had any that tasted like this).

I'm from out of town and lost my debit card, they let me write a check and the soup was good

We were camping at the state park and liked the cafe so much we came twice for breakfast tacos and cake! They also had great decaf coffee which is hard to find. Friendly service and WONDERFUL atmosphere and decor. We loved the biscoff cake! read more

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I was unimpressed with my pimento cheese BLT. Also, the buttermilk pie was just average. We drove from south of Dallas to eat here after seeing it on Daytripper. Very disappointed in the Cafe as I did not feel it was worth the drive. The person with me loved her soup and Greek salad. read more

Awesome cafe in old downtown Denison. The decorations were beautiful and peaceful. Stopped in for breakfast after hiking around Waterloo lake and taking the cave trail. I had the avocado toast. The avocado was perfect. It was great but If I ordered it again I would try to get it with an egg to add protein. My son had a turkey sandwich that he wolfed down. As we we re leaving they were taking the chocolate chip walnut cookies off of the baking pan. I couldn't resist the ooey gooey cookie. They were pricey at $12 for 2 cookies but they are giant sized. Not sure I would have purchased if I knew the price first. Had an iced latte and it was super tasty. Service was great, friendly and unobtrusive. read more

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food is absolutely so good and it is a vibe for all ages. customer service is good. great atmosphere for a quiet sit down, or even kids :)) read more

Cafe Blackbird - chicken salad sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup, salad with no veggies add chicken salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

The chicken salad sandwich was very good. The chicken was shredded, not square chunks from a can. Would be better with celery. The coconut cream pie had a very good salty crust and looked like real whipped cream. The filling had not too much taste. The service was fast and I will go there again. Nice ambiance, dim with high ceilings. read more

Really cute place. Great lunch spot with panini sandwiches. Love the vibe on the inside.

Never disappoints. Best lunch around downtown. Great atmosphere. The service is always great and quick. Love the Italian sandwich and salad! Desserts are amazing! The Biscoff cake is OH SO GOOD! read more

On the outside, this is the perfect addition to Denison's ever-growing Main Street. And on the inside, this beautiful, quaint cafe has a lot of potential. It reminds me of a spot on McKinney's eclectic town square. However, I just don't think Denison is ready for the inflated prices on Cafe Blackbird's menu. And maybe I'm wrong... as the line was almost out the door when we arrived. My half sandwich/cup of soup and small half slice of orange was not worth the $9.50. The bread was a nice artisan bread (which I'd return to buy a loaf of for morning toast), but the chicken salad and tomato basil soup were just okay. I didn't get to eat the orange as my plate was whisked away while I was pretty much finishing up. I felt rushed and not very welcome the entire time. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, though; this could be because they've been busy with their grand opening and staff training. Also, the cookie I ordered was forgotten when my food was delivered to the table, and when I went to inquire about it, I was told they were baking more and that it would be about 12 minutes until they were ready. At $3.75 a piece, you know I was waiting for this cookie. Fast forward about 30 minutes and (feeling like a complete B) I had to ask again. Not sure when/if I'll return. Employees (and most patrons) weren't wearing masks and six-feet distances were not being enforced. The visit as a whole just didn't feel comfortable. I wish them well, though. Denison needs growth, especially on Main, and businesses such as this will definitely help. read more

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Blackbird is the kind of spot that makes me happy to call this town my home. There is clearly so much love and care put into to every aspect from the interior design and seating to the food and coffee. I've been into the cafe a handful of times since moving back and I'm always greeted like I'm their favorite customer. The last time I was in I had the iced caramel latte and the breakfast sandwich. Both were excellent. The avocado on the sandwich was so fresh and flavorful and the bacon was cooked to perfection. Almost no one gets bacon right, it's either so chewy the entire piece falls off in one bite, or it's so over cooked it's hard enough to chip a tooth on. Getting to take my breakfast on their quaint little patio always makes me feel like I'm in some boutique town in Colorado or Utah, not little ol'Denison Texas. I highly recommend stopping in next chance you get! read more

Cafe Blackbird - Breakfast sandwich and iced coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

I highly encourage those who expect more than the average sandwich to frequent this business. Everything is made from scratch including their bread. This is a true artisan sandwich shop with homemade soups and baked goods for a sweet finish. The service is fast but personable and the setting is so casual and calm. I love this venue because they get that an artisan sandwich is much more than what's inside. It starts with the bread. read more

It was just ok. The chicken salad was way too salty. The portions were to small. We both had the chicken salad plate with a very small amount of fruit which was a strawberry. We left very hungry. We were sad it wasn't better than it was. read more

My quest to find really good restaurants in the Sherman/Denison area was, unfortunately, made to believe to be an easy task. Why? Because when I first started looking in this area, it was easy to become enamored with the historic Downtown area. It's gorgeous and filled with interesting places. That was why the appeal of Cafe Blackbird was so instant. It's local. It's classy. It's modern. It's consistent. And it's smack dab in the middle of historic downtown Denison. On top of that, it's insanely delicious. The soup, the sandwiches, the insanely good desserts. Amazing!! It's got to be eaten to be understood as such. I've tried multiple sandwiches, but the turkey and avocado sandwich on scrumptious sourdough bread is ridiculously good, especially with the perfect tomato soup. Consuming them in the industrially attractive all-brick restaurant makes for a very pleasant experience. I even love the piped in music. The owner is talented and classy too (not to mention beautiful). It's truly a family affair with her daughter working there as well most of the time. The food is of the highest quality and extremely consistent. I could literally eat there every day, but generally only am able to make it on Saturdays. They've recently begun operating in the evening sometimes too, which has already extended my patronage. I hope they stick around. It's one that I'd miss terribly around here, which is not something I can say often at all. read more

Cafe Blackbird has it all. The location of old downtown Denison is perfect. You can sit inside or out front under the covered patio. Both giving you a sense of being welcome and comfortable. Everything we've tried on the menu, whether main meals or desserts or coffees, have never disappointed. They make everything from scratch, even their bread, which shows their dedication. Highly recommend dropping in for the relaxed experience. read more

Cafe Blackbird - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

Great little place for sandwiches and soups. Try the toasted turkey sandwich. Also, we had a toasted marshmallow latte that was yummy.

While traveling through I decided to pop in for an early lunch. I had walked by here about a year earlier And could tell that they did an amazing job transforming the building. As I walked in I was greeted by a warm smile and friendly face. I ordered an ice tea and chicken sandwich. The ice tea was stellar. Perfectly brewed with floral notes. Seriously might have been might favorite glass of ice tea...ever. The sandwich was good. You could tell the brea was fresh key make and had the right texture. Normally I prefer chicken salad with chunk chicken and tarragon. This was shredded chicken with onion, mustard, Mayo, celery, etc. At first glance I was a little disappointed with chicken salad but after tasting it I was pleasantly surprised. Nice fresh veggies, good crunch, acid bite, and well seasoned. I will be back. read more

Delicious chicken salad as well as other sandwiches. Whole group loved their selections. Fresh and delicious friendly.

Let me just start with saying, this place is beautiful. There is so much potential for excellence, and it could go really far! That said, their portion sizes are not up to par with the pricing for this market. The biscuit and gravy only came with enough gravy for one biscuit even though we ordered two portions. The tiny sausage cup was also only one patty and not enough for two biscuits. In my experience so far, their espresso drinks are vastly inconsistent. Some days they are good, and some days, they leave something to be desired. The staff is always so welcoming, and the owners are lovely people, I just hope they make a couple of changes to better serve the area. We want them to win! Such a lovely place for sure! read more

Thus is a great place to grab a sandwich. The building is old and cool! The food is great. I love the chicken salad. Get there early it gets busy fast. read more

The service is 5+ stars - cheerful, efficient and helpful. So far I've tried the turkey cranwich, the chicken salad and the Greek salad. All were excellent. The chocolate cake is okay. The buttermilk pie had almost no flavor and the crust was cardboard. I'll be back for the sandwiches! read more

We had the Pimiento BLT and the Grownup Grilled Cheese. It was delicious! And we finished off splitting a slice of coconut cream pie which was the best I've had in recent memory. read more

Cafe Blackbird - The decor is very cozy with exposed stone walls and touches of wood and plants to warm it up. - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

We have been to Café Blackbird a couple times. I have tried the chicken salad which is very good. I absolutely love the atmosphere and the patio is great for sitting and chatting on a pretty day. Today we went for breakfast and I enjoyed a quiche. Husband had a couple small breakfast burritos. We both liked our meals. I especially loved the toast with butter and jelly which I didn't expect, but really hit the spot and went well with the quiche. Their menu changes and you've got to watch Facebook to keep up with the menu and hours. Overall it's a nice experience and a good option in our area. We will be visiting again! read more

Cafe Blackbird - Quiche, toast, butter and jelly. Very nice. - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

Cute lunch spot. Great lunch and even better desserts!! Banana pudding is to kill for. Chicken salad will make you wanna slap yo mama. And Greek salad that'll make you want to eat healthy for evermore. read more

Beautiful space where I immediately felt cozy. Order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you. I had the 1/2 combo and I chose the adult grilled cheese (cheese, Anaheim pepper, pears, and bacon) and Greek salad. They were both soooo good! My son went healthy and ordered the berry lemon cake (he's 5 so that's healthy in his mind) and he ate every bite of it. I also ordered the creme brûlée and holy smokes was it good. It's a big serving but that didn't stop me from demolishing it! We ordered a chocolate chip walnut cookie for the road and we'll tear into that tonight (they're big cookies). Can't wait to come back and try every single sandwich they have on their menu!!! read more

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Cafe blackbird is delicious! I had potato soup and an iced lavender latte. One of my favorite places and the staff is so nice! read more

Cafe Blackbird - Iced lavender latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

Best place for lunch and then have dessert and coffee. Family owned and charming location on Main in Denison! Their in-house bakery, makes cakes, and cookies everyday! Their chocolate chip cookie is better than any I've ever had and I've tried them all! read more

Awesome sandwich shop! My husband had the Greek sandwich. It came with a side of delicious Greek dressing. I had the turkey cranwich. Both were excellent. We also got a chocolate chip cookie to go that was also delicious. We will definitely stop by again next time we pass thru! read more

I've wanted to support this local family-owned and operated cafe and today I finally had the opportunity. A beautifully quaint ambiance welcomes you. The lunch menu was exactly what I was hoping for. Out of the tasty choices I finally decided on the 1/2 sandwich & 1/2 salad combo. I ordered at the counter and they brought the freshly made Turkey "Cranwich" and the delightful strawberry & spinach salad with homemade strawberry vinaigrette to my table. The half sandwich was delicious with smoked turkey, blue cheese crumbles and a cranberry-apricot chutney. The flavors of all three were a perfect combination. The salad was perfection (see picture) but I could have used a bit more salad dressing. I wanted to order all the desserts on display because they looked sooo good. But I was being good. So next time definitely! read more

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Excellent sandwich and quiche. You will not find a better chocolate chip cookie anywhere. Just outstanding! Highly recommend

I'm very picky of things that have avocado in them, but I has the best spinach and avocado sandwich of my life here!! The entire cafe is precious inside & out!! The workers are so sweet and personable. They knew just what to recommend. Haleigh recommended all the best entrees and sweets! The crime brûlée was even better than the one I'd had in Paris! Cafe Blackbird is also the perfect place for small town conversations or something on the go! Recommend for everyone read more

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I live in Dallas and frequently visit friends in the Sherman area. I saw Cafe Blackbird when I was driving through Denison several months ago and finally got to try it this weekend! It is a very cute café on the inside and out, a very nice cozy atmosphere. My friend and I had the same thing, the Hippie veggie sandwich with turkey added, some chips and a glass of iced tea. The sandwich was very good and on toasted sourdough bread. It was a very large sandwich and we both ate only half and took the other half home for later! A person could definitely split the sandwich and be just fine. We also purchased a slice of chocolate cake, a slice of toffee cake, three pieces of buttermilk pie and a loaf of the pumpkin bread, to go. ( don't judge) My mother makes buttermilk pie so I wanted to try this out on other family members and I hate to say this, but their buttermilk pie was better than my moms! The hint of lemon really set it apart, a bit like a lemon chess pie. Chocolate cake , And the toffee cake we're also very delicious! Light and fluffy and not overloaded on icing. And this morning we all had a piece of the pumpkin bread with our morning coffee, it was also very good and moist. Everyone approved! Next time I am in the Denison area, I will definitely stop in and try out the other menu items. And some coffee, too! read more

This place is so cute! I love the toasted turkey sandwich and the adult grilled cheese. Definitely grab a chocolate chip & walnut cookie for dessert! They are SO YUMMY! read more

Cafe Blackbird - Adult grilled cheese sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Denison, Texas

Fantastic food! Now I'm never going to be able to go to any of the other sandwich shops around Denison/Sherman again...THE tomato basil soup was phenomenal and tasted so fresh and the 3 different sandwiches we tried were all on point! The Greek, the grown up grilled cheese, and the pimento BLT, thank you for creating such a good option in Denison! Please open one in Sherman too! read more