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    Chaf In Restaurant

    3.9 (105 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jim A.

    Hi Everyone! Today I had breakfast at Chaf In Restaurant I. Downtown Cleburne. Not sure what the name means, but, oh well!! I won't lie, I probably would not have eaten here if it weren't for the yelp reviews and it's a local mom and pop that advertises it has been around for about 100 years.... I'm glad I chose to stop by and give it a try. I had Chicken Fried Steak for breakfast. It came with two eggs, hash browns and two biscuits with gravy. The chicken fried steak was very good. The eggs nicely cooked, hash browns were great (sadly wish I got a little more). The biscuits were fantastic. Light and very tasty!! Gray was so so, which was disappointing. Our server was extremely friendly, gave great recommendations and provided excellent service. The ambience was quaint and a bit weathered. I doubt it was in the same building 100 years ago. But definitely 50! Finally, the prices were very fair for what you got. Yes, there were small things that weren't perfect about my meal. All things considered, including the great prices, I will definitely give my visit five starts. If in downtown Cleburne, it's definitely worth stopping at Chaf In Restaurant for breakfast! Jim

    Phillip E. S.

    Recommended to my by the employee at the nearby bookstore, I was very pleased by the decor, friendliness of the staff and patrons, and delighted by the delicious taste and value of the meal I ordered. The ambiance was very retro and provided an interesting vibe. I ordered the chicken fried steak, french fries, and mashed potatoes. Yes, double starch...oh well! Everything tasted as if they were prepared and cooked in-house, especially the french fries. Ever had fresh cut from the kitchen french fries? These were the real deal. Wow! The young lady waiting on me was personable and seemed not to be bothered by my eccentricities. Thank you! Once finished and on my way, I decided to visit here again if I'm ever in the area in the forseeable future.

    New York? Steak and eggs with home fries and rye toast.
    Angela C.

    Food was better than expected. I had steak and eggs. It's supposed to be a New York, but I can't verify that, but it was good and cooked to order. Home fries were greasy. Rye Toast was thick and good. My husband had their Monday chicken pot pie and he enjoyed it. The place is filthy and out front smelled like garbage. We ate here anyway, and weren't disappointed. It's not high quality, but good. Service was very good. I'm giving it an overall 3 star but the chicken pot pie was 4 star.

    Drew F.

    Hey, weary US-67 traveler: are you tired of crummy gas station food and craving some real cuisine? Do your eyes need a rest from looking out for the seemingly endless speed traps? Well, look no further than Chaf-In. This place is pretty popular, so parking is a bit hard to get once you get there, but once you're inside, you'll be greeted with welcoming, antique-feeling décor, my favorite of which is the model Union Pacific train running along the rafters. You can just take a seat wherever, and someone will be with you rather quickly, usually within a minute or two, to take your drink order and give you their menu. They have a rather large menu with all the diner classics, plus some novelties. Breakfast is served all day, but so is lunch and dinner for that matter. About the prices: I got a 6oz steak, sunny side up eggs, hash browns, and biscuits with gravy for $9.99. Despite that price, there was absolutely no compromise on quality. In fact, it's easily some of the best diner food I've had. It's easy to see why this place has been around for over 100 years. Perhaps it would be wise to drop in to this place before it gets on Guy Fieri's show and they raise the prices. All-in-all: it's a great place with excellent food and a very welcoming environment. It's more than worth the short diversion off of the highway.

    Great little local spot - very friendly staff - homemade food, yummy pies, sweet tea, southern comfort food
    April F.

    Great little local spot - very friendly staff - homemade food, yummy pies, sweet tea, southern comfort food

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    Lauren Y.

    This was our first time at the Chaf-In and we loved it! I believe we met the owner today, she was at the checkout stand. She was so sweet, and we got to chat with her for a few minutes. The restaurant had so much personality, the decor gave it an antique vibe. Our son really loved the train that runs on tracks at the top of the room. The food was great. It was definitely comfort food. We can't wait to try their lunch and dinner menu when we come back.

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    Great place to the service is great and we mainly go there for breakfast the food is very good! We love the atmosphere there!

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    i miss that restaurant . i love it.. i would recommend it for people.. food good, services is good

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    This place is Cleburne's gem. Staff is amazing and the food is just great family cooking. Never a bad meal!!!

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    Small old-fashioned place with no frills good food. Price is decent and tons of menu options.

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    3 years ago

    Great pancakes & good overall. Cute, quite little place. Servers were friendly. 1st time here

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Great service. Got a train running track around the cafe. Highly recommended

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    Restaurant was clean service was good The good was tasty Nothing was extraordinary. I will go back

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    We have been eating at Chaf In since I was a little girl. Great food, great service, great everything! 10/10 recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Love this place. Food tastes like mama used to make. Waitstaff is friendly and fast. Pearlyn always has a smile and aims to please.

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    The food was Delicious and the Service was great, very cute little establishment. I really enjoyed my experience!

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    Home sweet hometown! I rolled into Cotton Patch in Cleburne last Saturday for a long-overdue lunch…read morewith my cousin, and let me tell you--it was exactly what a comfort food pilgrimage should be. This meal was so good, I barely remembered to take a picture before devouring half of it. (The photo evidence will either prove my lack of social media skills or just how ridiculously good this food was. Let's go with the second one.) Now, let's talk about this feast: Chicken Fried Steak--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered in a rich, creamy gravy that could make even the most devoted vegetarian rethink their life choices. Creamy Mashed Potatoes--also generously blanketed in that same glorious gravy, because if you're going to do comfort food, do it right. Green Beans--but not just any green beans, the homemade kind with little bits of bacon that make you feel like someone's grandma made them with love. Dinner Rolls--fluffy, buttery, and downright dangerous. You tell yourself you'll eat one, but then another one magically disappears, and you're left wondering what happened. To top it off, the service was A++. Our waitress was on it--attentive but not hovering, friendly but not fake, and she made sure we had everything we needed while my cousin and I caught up on years of life. And the timing? Perfect. The place was just busy enough to have a good vibe but not so packed that we had to shout across the table. Final verdict: Highly recommend. If you find yourself in Cleburne, go. If you don't find yourself in Cleburne, maybe you should. And yes, I'll be back--probably still forgetting to take a picture until it's too late.

    The Chicken Fried Steaks we had for lunch were good as always here. Would be nice to get a little…read moremore gravy without having to ask. Who doesn't like to have their CFS and mashed potatoes fully covered in gravy?? Service was good today. Spent plenty of time with us and didn't seem rushed despite the Sunday morning rush of folks coming here after church. This Cotton Patch is consistently good and food is brought out in an acceptable length of time and always hot. Good choice for a home style meal if that's what in the mood for.

    Chaf In Restaurant - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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