I love Cartwright's! I eat there a few times a month. I sometimes have breakfast (The Doc Holliday), other times lunch. Their BLT is my favorite, and I don't know what they do to their fries, but they're so good, I don't need ketchup! I recommend them any time I get the chance. read more

On the historic Denton Courthouse Square is a family owned restaurant that everyone who visits Denton should try at least once. Cartwrights has some of the best tasting bread I love eaten (besides my ex mother-in-laws home made bread.) I had the grilled sandwich with some homemade ranch dressing and I enjoyed every bite. The waitress was attentive and responsive to me and my mom while we were there. She even exceeded our expectation when she came over with a to-go container for my mom, who only ate half of her sandwich. It's well run, well staffed, and gives you a feeling of nostalgia in the old building with the brick walls. read more

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The food is always good here. We had the grilled chicken, loaded mashed potatoes with broccoli and a roll. The waitress gave us water and the menus then forgot us. The table beside us that came in after us got to order before us. Even when she took their order she forgot about us. Finally she came back & didn'teven acknowledge that she forgot us for over 20 minutes. The food made up for the lack of service. Great food for sure. read more

My family of four came in an hour before closing on a Saturday during the October festivities. There was no wait and we received fast service, which was a major plus compared to other establishments around the square during the same time. While I enjoyed my food and so did my relatives -- who ordered burgers and one ordered the tortilla soup -- I do wish the restaurant was cleaner. I was hesitant eating here when I first walked in due to the floors being covered in chunks of food, napkins and crayons. However, I knew with the area being so busy, they probably just hadn't had the opportunity to sweep much. read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Turkey, Bacon, & Swiss Sand - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

I have been coming to Cartwright's for several years. This is one of those places I would have sworn I had already reviewed this place, but I guess not... The service here is always great! This is a country ranch house type place, and the help seems to fit right into that motif, just good ol' country people serving up good old home cooking! On this visit I ordered the Linda Lou Sandwich. It is a grilled or fried chicken breast with ranch dressing, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. It is delicious! Pro Tip: Come hungry cause this place serves up some heaping helpings! read more

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Their chicken fried chicken and mashed taters are really good. It is definitely worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. Service has always been fine and it's a nice warm environment. Definitely come try the chicken fried!! read more

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Here's a review based on your experience: Homey Vibes and Delicious Comfort Food in Dallas I recently visited this cozy spot in Dallas on a Sunday morning with a group of friends, and while we did have to wait a bit, the line moved faster than expected. The restaurant gives off a homey, welcoming vibe, with tables set close together, making it feel lively and bustling. One unique touch is that, as you make your way to the back, you walk right past the kitchen and can watch the chefs in action--a cool detail, though it does make you hope they're keeping everything spotless since it's all out in the open! Once we were seated, our server greeted us promptly, and we found ourselves faced with a large menu, which made choosing a little tough. I ended up going with the fried catfish, accompanied by mac & cheese and fried okra. It seemed like a popular choice, and I quickly saw why--the catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried to a beautiful crisp. The tartar sauce and hot sauce they provided for dipping added just the right kick. The mac & cheese was good, though not standout, and the fried okra, while decent, could use a bit more flavor. Overall, our entire group was happy with the experience. We finished every bite, which speaks volumes! I only wish I'd taken pictures of the food because the presentation was lovely, but I did capture the empty plates at the end--a testament to how much we enjoyed it. I'd love to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

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This place has changed for worst. Breading on the Chicken Fried Steak was soggy. The salad had the butt ends of lettuce heads in them. Poor service. We were so disappointed after driving 15 miles to have dinner. Will not return again. read more

4 stars because it is FREEZING COLD. The brisket queso was great! The chicken fried chicken was fabulous, the pancakes were good and the kids loved it! We really like this place, service was good it was absolutely freezing cold in this restaurant. I like it cold, my food was cold it was so freezing in here. read more

Our server was a very sweet and helpful young lady. She gave us suggestions, which we took. Everything was delicious and my husband said it was the best burger he had ever eaten! It had jalapeños and cream cheese. I had the meatloaf, macaroni and cheese and fried okra. Everything was so good. We will be coming back soon! read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Meatloaf, Mac and cheese, fried okra and dinner roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Hands down, best comfort food I've ever had. Everything was so good! I cannot wait to share this place with my family and friends. It's a little out-of-the-way but so worth it. Perfect excuse for a road trip. I had the chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. My daughter had the mac & cheese burger with sweet potato waffle fries. Everything was delicious including the ice tea with crushed ice. Perfect. read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes & Mac-n-Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Food - ok. Service - good, nice server Ambiance - not my style, prefer more upscale restaurant but seems to have good clientele read more

Love this place, I eat there often. Food ALWAYS on point. But today I came in at 7am for breakfast. Ordered within 5 min. Left at 7:45am without ever receiving my food. They said it was a computer glitch. I was one of 3 tables in the whole place. I feel like my order could have been watched a little bit closer than this. Please step it up Cartwrights! I enjoy coming here and will definitely be back..... read more

Wife and I decided to go out for a meal tonight and selected Cartwright's as we typically get good service and food is good. Found they had a food happy hour and chose pork chops and chicken fried steak. Food was seasoned great and all the sides were delicious! Pleased as always and Reagan kept our drinks filled and great service! read more

Great place for a burger and I expect from the looks of other orders all the food is good!!! Open dining and sit where you want makes it easy to find a table that fits your needs and party side. Fun atmosphere with many paintings and local items on the mural. As a first timer I got the full menu tour with highlights and favorites... our server Easter gave excellent recommendations (which I took)! My go to burger is a mushroom & swiss... it was awesome (the bun was incredibly soft and fresh)! read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Mushrooms and Swiss Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

Located in the heart of Denton, Cartwrights is a down home neighborhood establishment. Immediately entering you can feel the down home vibe, the unique artwork canvassing the walls let's you know your at home. As a first timer, I spent time covering the expansive menu before conversing with the staff over favorites, ultimately selecting "Wyatt Earp" essentially the classic breakfast. The meal itself was a nice portion! The pancakes were some of the fluffiest and crisp round the edges, I've ever had. My bacon was thick cut and the fruit was fresh. Cartwright's on atmosphere alone should always be breakfast option in the Denton area, add in the heavy portions and you've got yourself the go to diner/family spot! read more

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I know this place has been here for a while, but I just don't go to downtown Denton very often on the weekends as there is generally nowhere to park. My wife decided we needed to go and I am glad she made me, the food was unbelievable. She had her usual Benedict while I had the Big Ben, which is biscuits and graveyard with all the meats, 3 eggs and some potatoes Ina pseudo-skillet. It was heaven. The biscuits were so soft, like pillows and super light. The whole meal was that way, despite it looking heavey. I can't wait to go back for lunch or dinner now. Great staff as well read more

Located on the square, I remember visiting this place in the 2012 time frame or so. The Square has changed quite a bit and quite frankly is alive and extremely busy, especially on this Labor Day visit. It has the feel of a small town square diner still, just bulging with customers inside and waiting outside for their table. Parking can be a bear in this area so beware. Very simple setting of tables and chairs. I thought their using a green memo pad to be a little outdated but falls under the quaint category. However, somehow our name was skipped over and when my wife noticed that several parties were seated before us she pointed out name out to the hostess and we were of course sat down next. Added about 20 minutes to our wait time which would only have been about 12-15 prior to that oversight. We got there right before noon so again understanding it's a busy time of day and a holiday on top of that. Waitress was very nice if not easily distracted. She handed us our menus, went to say hi to another couple that sat down behind us, then volunteered to take a family of 12s picture. We are very understanding and it's a good holiday to spend with family. However, then she went to the other couples table and took their order. Then went to wipe down the table of the family that left and then finally came back to take our order nearly 15 minutes later. I think any reasonable person would consider that annoying at best and also now we are nearly 30-40 minutes behind unnecessarily. My daughter had wanted a chicken fried steak which started our trek here in the first place, so getting back on track the menu is what you might expect of a town square restaurant that's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She did get her wish and thoroughly enjoyed it; while at $14.99 she felt it was worth every penny. I was thankfully given a bite and agreed with her. Gravy and mash potatoes just added and it was just home-cooking style lunch that requires a good nap afterwards. I decided to detour of my intention of joining her with a CFS of my own and instead went with the catfish. $11.99 and the breading was really great. As a side note, you can order all u can eat catfish for just another $3 after 4 o'clock. The waitress did offer to make an exception for me since it was only about 1:30 but I declined. My wife ordered the roast beef sandwich. She has vainly been in search of a good roast beef that she gets in the New Orleans area where she's from. This isn't it but I thought it did stand on it's own two legs and for $11.99 not a bad value. I think the difference is the gravy on this one which is more texas style brown gravy rather than a debris gravy.... My youngest got the bacon cheeseburger. It was pretty good and also $11.99. I thought the fries were so-so on it. Each of the entrees comes with two sides and so it's quite reasonably priced. The food held it's own, but the service, the seating time, and by the way we did wait another 20 minutes for the food to come out do not bode well if you are looking for a place to get in and out quick. I don't rank many places 3 stars but then say it's ok to go there but this one is a rare exception. Food for the most part nails it, though the tartar sauce is a little too much onions in it. But everything here is homemade and I can appreciate that. But in my opinion, the place is not worth a two-hour lunch time frame. read more

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Food is amazing. I can see why it is so popular and that there is always a wait to get in. Definitely will go back awesome chicken fried steak. read more

Wonderful comfort food. Delicious biscuits that go well with butter and honey! One of their guests forgot their to-go box and I saw one of their staff run across the street and down the sidewalk to give them their food. That is above and beyond good service! Come! Eat well! And tip well! read more

I was hungry so found a new place to try. I took meds that are supposed to be taken, without food, and as a result feeling quite bad (nausea which is common side effect of taking those without food), so needed something in my stomach. Because feeling nauseous, I didn't want anything greasy so just ordered some pancakes. The pancakes itself has very limited flavor, but wasn't bad with syrup. There is pineapple cooked into the pancakes as well as on top. Overall wasn't exceptional, but wasn't bad. I want to try some of the burgers on the menu or more of a full breakfast entree sometime, since leaving a review based solely on 1 stack of 3 pancakes, isn't the best to go on. But the ladies working there were nice and helped me get the other placed no prob and it was ready quickly read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Pineapple upside down pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

the eggs benedict was tasty and good size. hash browns pretty good. pumpkin spice latte fun and tasty. the burger does not come with a burger patty on it. fried pickles huge portion. service was friendly however subpar. read more

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If you find yourself in Denton, Texas, come on down to the city square, where Locust Street converges with Oak Street and on the square's east side, you will find a great country comfort food restaurant, opened by a couple of Denton High School friends who were aspiring restauranteurs. The house specialties include chicken fried steak, fajitas, and cobbler for desert. If you have extra time, please let our community welcome you to the county seat, where John B. Denton said, let us stay here, it's home. Cheers, Mark F. read more

I was looking for a brunch place in Denton with good food and cheap mimosas $4, I found one. When you walk up to the front door they have a couple of little tables out front, walking in I realized the place kind of had a strange layout. The main front room and a wide corridor of tables leading to the back of the restaurant where the kitchen and restrooms are located. We were greeted quickly and the staff was very friendly, I ordered the "Wyatt Earp" and it came out quickly. Everything was good, I really liked their sausage patties good peppery flavor but the potatoes are deep fried the menu says Skillet potatoes so I was expecting potatoes cooked on a griddle or Skillet with onions and peppers , their were barely noticeable diced peppers in these. Overall I liked this place a lot and will be back, and if you like good breakfast and cheap mimosas don't hesitate to give it a shot! read more

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One of my favorite places to eat. Sunday is busy but we were seated right away about 12:45pm. Our waitress, Morgan, was quick, friendly and efficient. I had the veggie omelet which was delicious with fresh fruit and a big fat yummy biscuit. My husband had the salad, soup, 1/2 sandwich combo. The items were appropriately hot and cold and tasty. Thank you, Cartwright's for being a consistent. We'll be back. read more

Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. I like scarfing down their chicken fried steak & smashed potatoes. It's a cute lil cafe too. read more

I've never had a bad meal at this place. The service is always very hospitable and the wait staff are friendly and quick. We went in at around 6pm and the restaurant wasn't too crowded that allowed us to have a good long dinner with family and enjoy some good conversation after our meal. I really like how they don't rush you out and they always offer drinks to go! Great place to have dinner on a Friday evening to start your weekend. read more

Me and my fiancé have been eating here for breakfast and the occasional lunch for about 3 years now. It's close to where we work and it opens at 7am which is super convenient for us. The staff are always very friendly and let you chose your seat and take your drink order right away. This Wednesday we went in for breakfast and I got The Big Bend because I was craving some biscuits and gravy and all the fixins. I can't remember what my fiancé ordered but I know it had pancakes with it, his favorite breakfast item, lol. He definitely took a double take at my plate when it came out, I could tell he was second guessing his decision on breakfast, there was meat piled all over my biscuits, gravy and eggs. He already knew he'd get his fair share. Let's just say The Big Bend has it all, fluffy biscuits, warm gravy, eggs however you like them and cut up sausage, bacon, and ham. It was heavenly, I would definitely get it again. I'll keep coming back to try new things, there's so much to chose from. read more

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On the Denton Square across from our beautiful Courthouse. Cartwright's is representative of Denton County and Texas living.it is where you meet your friends for breakfast or bring your out-of-town guests for Southern cooking. Cartwrights offers a warm, casual, friendly ambiance, the staff is wonderful and awesome people watching. It's where you go at least once a week for home cooking. I love their *ANNIE OAKLEY Breakfast 1 Egg Any Style, 1 Bacon Or Sausage, 1 Breakfast Side And A Biscuit with gravy & a glass of Sweet Tea - all for less than $10. *The CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP A Texas Favorite Topped With fried Tortilla Strips, Avocado, & Shredded Cheese cup $2.99 Bowl $4.99 *CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Our Signature Dish! Hand-Breaded To Order & Fork Tender. Topped With Our Skillet Cream Gravy with 2 sides' of your choice ( green beans & mashed potatoes) read more

The food is delicious and service is extremely friendly and caring. The employees here are awesome and I just really enjoy eating here and picking up dinner for takeaway. If you're craving some home style cooking and either can't cook to save your life, don't have time or simply don't want to, then the answer is Cartwright's. You will not regret it. The portions are generous and remind you of home. read more

Food is good went by myself. Service was quick but didn't ask if I wanted a refill on coffee. And over priced. 2 biscuits with white sausage gravy over $20 is a little too expensive for me. read more

Service was good catfish special was outstanding. Vegetables were prepared well and good as well.

Not bad. Had a nice lunch at Cartwright's. The layout is strange as it first appears to only have front (street side) seating and then the kitchen, but if you walk through the half kitchen access/ open walkthrough hallway there is a back side which allows for ample seating and can accommodate large parties. For the yummy stuff, my BLT Sammy was delish, large fluffy multigrain bread that supported crispy and thick bacon- YUM! Well done on the bacon, it was awesome. The tortilla soup was less impressive, too much cheese added for my liking and the taste was bland. I still ate it, but defiantly was missing the layers you'd expect of from a soup. I think they should put the tortilla strips on the side as well since mine were mostly soggy at delivery and under the heavy handed cheese glob. The service was nice, I had to flag the waitress for a drink refill but she was attentive otherwise and cheerful. I'd give 3.5 stars for a traditional weekday lunch. read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Half BLT Sandwich with Chicken Tortilla Soup, Side Salad and French Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas

Food is okay. Seems like they don't use fresh ingredients. Pancakes are good though. Place is clean, food is on the table fast. Plenty big portions. Prices are up there! Coffee is meh. The employees are really nice, good service though. read more

Standard diner grub, with a Tex Mex twist. Prompt service and fast preparation allow them to turn a crowd so that there is no wait. If chicken fried steak is your think, donMt miss this enormous portion. The mashed potatoes and gravy were a little floury. The huevos rancheros were pretty dry. The setting is very casual so wear your new UNT T-shirt, cowboy hat and boots! read more

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SUMMARY: Want to get a feel of hospitable Denton dining and get a good bang-for-the-buck return? Cartwright's is your place! BACKGROUND: When we aren't working Saturdays, we try to make a trip to Cartwright's for their good food, friendly service, and non-pretentious atmosphere. FOOD: It's simple, no-frills homestyle country kitchen food! Simple doesn't necessarily mean boring. In fact, if you get the basics right, it (for me anyways), it outshines the overly done, artsy food creations in my book. I've only been here once for lunch, so I'll talk more about the breakfasts. I like to keep my choices simple these days so I almost always get pancakes with eggs and bacon. The last three times it has been consistently delicious without great variation (e.g. bacon too undercooked or overcooked, depending on the day). I never finish because the portions are generous too. I mean I could, but I save one pancake for the next morning at home :) One small gripe is that the coffee is a bit weak for my taste. It's typical diner coffee, which to me is a very light Colombian roast. However, the refillls keep coming, so that makes up for it. ATMOSPHERE: They have a really nicely done wall mural (see pic) and the atmosphere is laid back. People from all stripes dine here. In other words, a judgement free establishment. And the tables and floor is always clean when we've visited. OTHER: Parking can be a pain in the area and given it's right across from the square (west side), parking is limited---and that's why we go on the early side around 8:00 - 8:30am so we don't have to fight for parking. RETURN VISIT? Definitely. This place I'm sure is an institution for many long time Denton-ites and I can see why. read more

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I come too infrequently but I crave Cartwrights weekly. I've never ever had a disappointing experience here. Everything from the fish to the salads to the steak and pork chops is bliss. My favorite thing that they have is the rattlers - and personally, there is nowhere better when it comes to the sweet potato fries. The cost is about what you will spend elsewhere, but the portions are cowboy sized (large). My kiddo is autistic and doesn't eat much when overstimulated. We explained and she insisted she wanted catfish so we got her the bottomless. Kid sort of ate it but the waitress saw the struggle, and even though we hadn't asked she gave us a side order in a to go box. Any time I've ever asked to compliment the chef they really do, which is a small thing maybe, but they wholly don't dismiss you - the service is always superb. Cartwrights is usually very busy and packed when I go, and they always take you in quickly and treat each guest as special. Once my daughter asked for "fancy pancakes" - I apologized and they did let us know they don't make fancy pancakes ( but the cook was up for it and made Mickey Mouse pancakes). Was a wonderful surprise and I don't much like pancakes but I helped finish them when the kid was done and these are literally the only pancakes I would ever willingly eat- they were DEVINE! Everything is always served as requested (and hot, fresh, good quality) and they pay attention to detail. The ONE time I went with someone allergic to an item and it was on their plate, when the server saw it she insisted on taking it and having it remade before we could even say anything! (We didn't want to cause more work and weren't going to say anything, lol- shout out to that waitress). Cartwrights vibe inside is southern/ western/ country and cozy however you want to word it. They maximize their space. It can get loud so if you are neurodivergent some Loops or headphones may be a good idea. Parking: it's the square so... park off the square. Pay attention to where will tow you per the towing signs but walk to Cartwrights. Backing out of those spaces is a pain and they aren't always available and stay full packed in those spots in front of the shops. If you've never been to Cartwrights you DO want to pay attention to their hours. Half the time I want to come, they've closed already. Their hours are business and family smart but my work life balance makes this the reason why I don't get to go more often. 20 out of 10 stars, hands down this is such a wonderful place to sit and eat. read more

It's not fancy, It's practical The food partitions are the fair It's like going to Grandparents house for dinner or breakfast. I do not expect it to be shiny new But if you want a fair meal at a fair $ in 2024 $ you can't ask for anything better. read more

Food was good. Catfish was yummy, although the hush puppies could have been cooked a bit more. We had a big group and everyone enjoyed!

I've been here several times but this was too good not to post. First off it's breakfast everything. Biscuits, gravy, taters, eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, and cheese. And I brought half of it home for tomorrow. Each component was spot on. Biscuits held up to the gravy but were tender. Eggs perfect. Meats delicious. A hearty, not gonna have lunch, kinda breakfast. read more

Cartwright's Ranch House - Big Bend - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Denton, Texas