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Cafe Blackbird

4.5 (98 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Brad U.

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!

What's left of the breakfast tacos! Salsa was great
Amanda O.

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!

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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.

chicken salad sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup, salad with no veggies add chicken salad
Haleigh B.

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 :))

Jessica G.

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.

Breakfast sandwich and iced coffee
Rey G.

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!

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3 years ago

Great place for soup and sandwich. Loved their Tomato Basil soup. Atmosphere was great. Love the way they have decorated

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3 years ago

Lunch and desserts are great but breakfast is notttt good. Cute place but not a breakfast place!

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4 years ago

Cafe Blackbird has great food, and it's such a cute restaurant. It also has patio seating and bakery items.

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Amazing sandwiches and soups. Make sure to save room for dessert -- cakes, pies, cookies!

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4 years ago

Great sandwiches! And the sweets looked amazing, unfortunately we didn't have time. Will definitely go back!

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Great Food, needs to have a location in sherman! The deserts are wonderful, the pimento cheese in the Cranturkey sandwiches are awesome!

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3 years ago

Amazing fresh food in a beautiful place! Bread is baked fresh daily and the desserts are delicious!

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5 years ago

This place is so adorable! Food is amazing... especially the deserts!!! I love seeing locals as well as new visitors to our town.

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5 years ago

We stopped in for lunch after hiking at Eisenhower Park. The food is fabulous. Homemade bread made the best sandwiches. Highly recommend.

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3 years ago

It's always incredibly good. Love meeting friends there for delicious food and delightful conversation!

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7 years ago

This IS the place to stop for lunch. So cute. Great food, and 3 generations behind the counter. Thank you BB Cafe for a great lunch stop!

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Ask the Community - Cafe Blackbird

Do they have gluten free bread or anything else gluten free?

They try to keep gluten free bread on hand, and the tomato basil soup is gluten free. Only dessert that's normally available that's GF is creme brûlée. You can call and request GF cookies

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