Please do make it a point to visit this restaurant if you are close to the courthouse square. It's a favorite of our group. The eggs benedict dishes, lox and bagel (yes to caviar) and caprese sandwich are fantastic. The seasoned potatoes side dish is a must with brunch. Our server Margot made our Mothers Day brunch so special. Also we didn't realize the restaurant closed at 2:00 on Sunday. We walked in at 1:55 and the whole staff went out of their way to welcome us in anyway and made the whole experience pleasant. read more

This is an adorable local cafe in downtown Denton. The staff was all really attentive and kind when we had questions and checked in with us often. We really enjoyed our meals, the sandwich was delicious and hearty and so was the eggs Benedict. The French onion soup was the only thing that felt off, it was really salty and maybe we just had an odd batch. Highly recommend the place overall still! read more

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Absolute gem! The Chestnut Tree in Denton is a quaint restaurant with excellent service, delicious food, and a historical vibe. Not sure if this is often, but we were treated to a live music when we were there on a Saturday morning! Their complimentary corn muffins with cinnamon butter were a warm, tasty touch. Very reasonably priced as well! read more

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Came here last weekend for lunch with a friend. I haven't been to the Denton square in years so was pleasantly surprised how many stores and restaurants there were! We both had the chai oat milk latte (mine was dirty and her's was regular). Both were delicious, good chai flavor and really creamy. I ordered the pick two with a slice of quiche Lorraine and a cup of avocado soup. The quiche was delicious, crust was flaky and crispy. You can't really go wrong with the Lorraine flavor of ham and cheese. Good cheese and ham to egg ratio. The avocado soup was really creamy and thick. Almost like a gazpacho but not. It was just ok. I probably wouldn't get it again. It had a slight lemony taste to it, but I feel like it wasn't meant to be a soup The cafe was really cute and has a vintage vibe. Servers were cheerful and attentive. All in all would come back again and recommend coming here for a light lunch or snack. read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Quiche Lorraine Avocado Soup - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

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This is a such a cute spot. Came here while we were on my kid's college tour. Staff was great, very friendly and kind. We loved the deviled eggs and each of our dishes. We had the Florentine Omelette, Pioneer Omelette and Veggie Eggs Benedict with avocado. read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Veggie Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

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I've been coming here no short of 15 years. I used to really love it and I brought so many people with me over the years. In the last two years things have significantly changed. I do appreciate the refresh that occurred inside however, much of the furniture is still greatly uncomfortable and tired and worn. I was sad that they took down the billing fabric from the ceiling because I thought it was a nice soft touch with the glowing lights behind. The space is wide open now and doesn't have a quaint feel. But most importantly the food has tremendously gone downhill. We used to come for the beer bread, they don't have it anymore. I used to come for the quiche, often times now they either don't have it or as of late told me they're not serving that anymore either. Used to come for the salad salads, but the salads have greatly diminished in their quality and presentation yet pricing remains the same if not higher. I used to come for their unique tea selections, all of which have been eliminated. I also used to come for these little tiny bites of heaven also known as homemade mini muffins that were offered to each table. More times than not I would buy a half dozen or a dozen to take home. They are no longer offering the complementary nor the purchased muffins. All in all, I am sad to say that I won't be returning anymore. Everything I ever loved about this place has been eliminated. I hope others voice their feedback so that the owners can perhaps revisit the changes that have been made and revive this place before it's too late. We need cute little tea, rooms, and bistros unless mass scale commercial chains. This was one of the good ones but has since fallen into the wayside. read more

In the heart of Denton, beneath the easy sway of the Texas sky, there rises a small wonder called The Chestnut Tree Treehouse. Its name suggests play among branches, yet within it the simple act of eating is elevated into something nearly sacred. The grits, though such a word is too humble here, were not grits at all but a manifestation of cheesy heaven, corn reborn into radiance, carrying both comfort and exaltation. The French omelette, folded with elegance, mingled tenderly with goat cheese, a union of refinement and rustic grace. The Monte Cristo, bread transfigured by fire, golden at the edges and soft within, sang of sweetness and savor in perfect harmony. Beyond the plate rests the soul of the place. The servers, each adorned not merely with pleasant countenance but with a spirit of kindness, moved with the natural grace of companions rather than attendants, their guidance as warm and unforced as sunlight through leaves. And as though to seal the atmosphere, guitars played with an ease both bright and unhurried, casting the air in music that made the morning's beginning feel destined for joy. It was the perfect overture to a Saturday of festivity, a note struck in the heart that lingered long after. Thus The Chestnut Tree Treehouse is no mere restaurant. It is a sanctuary of flavor, friendship, and song, a perch lifted high above the ordinary. If you wander Denton's streets, make pilgrimage here, eat, listen, rest. In its branches you will glimpse not only delight but the divine. read more

Loved it! Perfect for a chill brunch or lunch. Grab a bottle of champagne, sit on that front porch, and enjoy!!

Enjoyed brunch with my mother in law here. Food was tasty and the ambiance was so so cute! Only thing was there were gnats all over the mimosa bar which I know is hard to prevent but nevertheless not pretty to see. read more

The decor was fantastic as always. This visit is was sat at a booth, which was very comfy! The potatoes were over seasoned again. Too peppery and too salty. The breakfast sandwich was good, nothing particularly special about it. The croissant was soft and the over easy egg was perfectly runny. Margaret was my server and she was very pleasant and attentive! read more

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What a fun find!! The Monte Cristo was AMAZING! Nice size too! Saved half for later. The herb and goat cheese omelette, delicious. Bonus little muffins with cinnamon honey butter I had a nice review Great vibe... live jazz guitar... server adorbs and vet attentive! Definitely will be back! read more

Food plentiful. Freshly Cooked. Brunch Menu. Mimosas Bar. Ambiance Family Vibe. Meals was so good. Presentation beautiful. Server was so nice. read more

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Met a friend for lunch Tuesday. So very disappointed in food. Of course I miss little muffins but the food was subpar. I ordered french onion soup and BLTA sandwich on sourdough. Watery soup. Bread so tough. 2 pieces of bacon. No tomato. My friend ordered cream of mushroom soup. It looked like cold gravy. She sent it back. Her grown up grilled cheese was just OK. I hadnt been here in a year. Doubt if go back. With a chai tea and tip $22. read more

Really enjoyed Saturday brunch. Service was Food excellent. London Fog Latte excellent but should be served warmer. Enjoyed the avocado sandwiches and they serve amazing scones. read more

Love this quaint little brunch spot on the downtown Denton square. I'd say Chestnut Tree is my favourite place for brunch in Denton! So affordable and always so delicious. I absolutely love the chicken basil and the veggie quiche . And no matter what I order (usually the same thing), I always get a side of those breakfast potatoes which are actually seasoned so well. Another high point are their build your own mimosas! Whew! read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Quiche (chicken basil) and breakfast potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

Just 15 minutes after opening, the dining room was half full of hungry brunchers. The Tree is clearly a local fave. The menu is inviting. Off-menu daily specials are offered by the servers. Though I'm open to another visit whenever I'm back in Denton, I'll stick to the more traditional menu items. Crêpes Parisienne (a regular brunch menu offering) sounded wonderful. It arrived not as a delicate thing, but more as a giant burrito overfilled with spinach & artichoke dip. The flavors were good for a bite, but not for breakfast. The portion was far too large and overpowering as too much of a good thing stuffed into a rubber pancake. It desperately needed a side of chips or baguette toasts for balance. Even so early in the shift, the breakfast potatoes were cold and dry. The daily special was a chicken and waffle poutine. It sounded wonderful. The special arrived with an oil-soaked, unbrowned, waffle-ironed heap of previously noted breakfast potatoes. The chicken was flavorful, crunchy, and good enough to be shared between us. By the time we were ready for our check, the dining room was full and the waitstaff were struggling to keep up. Our waitress never returned. The unfortunate tater waffle and mutant crêpe were left for disposal. read more

I just went here on a whim so I take the blame for going somewhere that was not what I expected. The place was crowded and we were seated at a tiny two-chair table in a line of tables side-by-side literally about 16 inches apart. It was very uncomfortable being that close to other diners since one of them was coughing. Yeah, I know it's a public place but I don't care to have everyone hear my conversation as if I am on an elevator. The menu is mostly brunch stuff with some sandwiches for lunch. I got a French Dip sandwich that looked like they took a chunk of cold cut roast beef directly out of a Sam's pack and plopped it onto some bread. Didn't even bother to spread it around. The food was overall something like I would pickup at 7-Eleven when I am running late to a meeting. I suppose it's not fair for me to judge this place based on expectations vs what it really intends to be. I now understand that this is a light brunch tea and muffin type of place with cute decor. Just keep that in mind if you find yourself on the Square and you are trying to decide where to eat lunch. read more

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If you have only been to the Chestnut Tree for brunch, you're missing out! They are open w-f for dinner, too. The menu is small-only a handful of items each week. Everything we have tried here from the squash blossoms to the scallops has been delicious. The menu changes each week and everything is affordable, which makes it an ideal choice if you like to try a mix of new and more familiar dishes. Plus-the service can't be beat! Ask for Nicholas, you won't be disappointed. read more

Just had an incredible time here! The service was fantastic, the food was equally great maybe even better, and the vibes were perfect for a Sunday brunch type meal! I had a delicious French omelette, and onion soup that will definitely be a repeat order! The other shared bites were delicious and the daily deviled eggs had a chimichuri base that was a great take on a classic bite! Got to talk with Suzanna the owner for a second and you can tell the pride she has in her store from just a few minutes of conversation!! No pics cuz the food disappeared too fast! See y'all again real soon! read more

Best in town. Food and people are fabulous. It is a little taste of Europe. Love The Chestnut Tree!

I was in Denton to meet with the Appraisal review board and the city about a newly purchased property and was wanting something light. I knew the square offered a good variety of eateries and I stumbled on this nice little bistro. The pictures are the place exactly --- very nicely laid out with a nostalgic flair. I was greeted and seated by Cody and ordered a soup and salad...the salad was great. One of the soups of the day was Asian Cabbage...not really to my liking, but the service and ambiance made up for it. Not too crowded, but definately all ages welcome. Literally from newborns to retirees were seated inside. Will visit again soon and try something different. read more

Super friendly staff and welcoming, even holding the door open when we walked up. Brought complimentary muffins! The food was really nice and a good amount for the price. Music is nice and it's not too quiet, just straight vibes. Really fresh ingredients and taste very clean! read more

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Cutest little rustic vibe with lovely plants and cool wall decor I'd love to copy at home. Service okay. I think she forgot my mimosa. I had to ask for it a second time. Do not like they do not serve sodas. I get it's a tea house but some people just don't want tea. I did like their mimosa bar. Generous amount of champagne given and then you can add your own juice and fresh fruit from the bar. Only $7 I think for me much of its allure stops with the decor. I'll admit I haven't tried anything but the quiche. I love quiche and jump at any chance to have some. Didn't care for their Quiche Lorraine. The consistency was weird and unappealing. Not enough cheese. Bland - most of the flavor came from the visible seasoning sprinkled on top. I think my quiche tastes better and I'm no fabulous cook by far. Breakfast potatoes a bit peppery for me. Could have used a little crunch on the outside but that's just a preference of mine. Tried my daughter's crepe. I think I might return for that but not the quiche for sure. read more

There are not enough options. The flavors are just not appealing to me no matter what I've ordered.

I really wish Chestnut Tree had extended hours. They serve amazing food is a charming atmosphere. The staff are great. My husband and I love grabbing brunch and sitting at the little tables in front of the restaurant with a view of the downtown courthouse. Its the perfect place for a brunch date, but it's also a great place to take your mom or grandma. read more

The Chestnut Tree uncorked Suzanne Schneider Johnson does it again. A new creative menu. We are remiss to have not made it to one of the Uncorked evenings offered several times a week. It is small bites, mezza, tapas that are excellent. To start with there is a good selection of wine and then the "uncorked" menu. We chose: - Beet carpaccio, which is a no brainer if you like beets. If you are a reluctant beet fan, try them, they are sliced paper thin and arranged on an arugula base with toasted and salted walnuts. - Our next choice that we had served with the beets is polenta fries. Absolutely delicious , properly small that allows them to be crispy on all sides. I am a polenta fan and serve it frequently at home. I now have a goal to match these. - We next opted for potato croquettes with a basil sauce. These were so delicious that I tasted one and looked up to see Emile had emptied the rest onto his plate. - Next choice was a pork with tomatoes served on top of mashed potatoes! The perfect ending to a small bite dinner. - However, there is dessert and the above and beyond coconut rum cake made by Suzanne was perfect. - I have to give a shout-out to our server Samantha who worked to serve our food in the order we like (picky patrons suck). - Did I mention the coconut rum cake?? read more

I know buildings are old in downtown Denton, but this place feels like it's falling apart. Some may think it's cute but it's not cute to have no AC in the restaurant where they have to leave the door open and all the flies come in. The floor is about ready to give out as well. Anyone who was heavy set would shake the tables as they walked by. The food had zero flavor and tasted like propane. The only reason why I'm giving this two star and not -1 is because our server was very sweet and it definitely wasn't her fault that the place she works at is not up to par. So, thank you Margaret for the service and we are sorry that we are not coming back. read more

An alternate craving sent me here with a Chinese woman visiting from Beijing, who'd heard much about L S A Burger, next door; both of us, not expecting to be there, not expecting to see one another; she cut her sandwich into small pieces. She said something about her credit card not being charged for the tip afterwards, I joked that maybe the restaurant didn't want it, and she said, affronted, impossible. "The Dentonite" was delicious, with a surprising sweet diagonal glaze across, cavernous egg, French toast alternately crunchy & soft, 4**** read more

We were just at The Chestnut Tree for their Bastille Day special dinner. From start to finish, it was a true delight! We started with an amazing house made salmon spread on very good baguettes, and then had an incredible garlic spread. The next course was a remarkable bouillabaisse with an onion tart and another tart topped with cherry tomatoes. The next course was a ratatouille with mashed potatoes. Usually I'm not fond of ratatouille, but this made a believer out of me. Rich, hearty and full of flavors that just exploded on my tongue. The dessert was a croquembouche - a sculpture made of profiteroles (or little cream puffs) held together with caramelized sugar. It is hard to say enough good things about this meal, or the Tree. This was the best meal I've had in a long time, and one of the best meals I've ever had. If you see they are having a special Sunday dinner, you should go. read more

Very nice and efficient service. The Earl Grey tea was lovely. The crepes were great. My husband had a good sandwich that was reminiscent of a croque madame called a Dentonite. Excellent location too. read more

The Chestnut Tree is undeniably a very cute place, from the green exterior to the homey interior. Pros: the server was super nice (although inattentive) and there were complimentary muffins to start out our meal. Cons: the food was mediocre and not worth the price. I ordered the salmon eggs benedict, which came with a side of roasted potatoes. The smoked salmon was limp, and didn't have the strong, smokey flavor that I love. Additionally, the hollandaise sauce was a little too sour for my taste. What was really disappointing, though, were the breakfast potatoes. In my opinion, it's difficult to mess up breakfast potatoes, but mine were cooked to death, super dry, hard, and unseasoned. TLDR, go somewhere else on the Square for a better bang for your buck. read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Salmon Eggs Benedict with Breakfast Potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

I had a meet-up with a friend to catch up. I haven't had a meal in Denton other than the random food truck near a brewery. You have the option of breakfast or brunch items. I decided on the PSL French toast. I love pumpkin items..and the cranberry syrup made it a win. I don't like really sweet breakfast bread so the whipped butter and powdered sugar were plenty for me. I did try the cranberry syrup. It didn't add or subtract to French toast and I didn't get a lot so I settled for the bit of regular syrup to finish it. The waitstaff was very helpful and continued to check on us. The place was busy until they closed. Nice enough as I was catching up with a friend they didn't kick us out either. We chatted and a couple of tables were still finishing their meals. It's on the square so hopefully you snag a parking spot to walk right up. I loved the exposed brick and laid-back atmosphere to enjoy your food. read more

Fun and cute place to brunch out at! The lox bagel is delightful. I prefer sitting outside because the inside service tends to be a bit slower and the ambiance is a little too noisy for my taste. Picture worthy food every time. read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

The food was very bad I felt like it took hours for it to come although a very small line I feel is a lack of work and did not accept my kids as they gave them a mean eye the food was alright at best, the chicken noodle or soup felt like it was microwaved and I felt the pricing was quite awful when it is bottom tier food and I could go down the road to get authentic Mexican food or stop by Lsa I feel they will go out of business soon and they lost a customer read more

This is such a great unassuming restaurant. Every visit here is an enjoyable experience and the food is so tasty. I go here often and have yet to have a bad meal or experience. It is so good that I have used them to cater events and recommend them to others to utilize as a caterer. The servings are just enough and the tasty dessert they offer are appealing to the eye and delicious! I would recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors to Denton. read more

Service was a tad on the slow side while sitting on the sidewalk. If we we re in a hurry, it would have been an issue. The food was very good though. My husband got the breakfast sandwich and he said it was good. It was very big. The potatoes were good, not dried out at all. A bit bland, but nothing a little salt and pepper didnt fix. The LLC and bagels were very good. It was severed with dill cream cheese and big capers on top. Nicely presented. At first I thought it wasnt going to be enough lox, but it was fine. read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Lox and bagels $11 - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

While the food maybe wasn't a 10/10 it was definitely good, service was GREAT, and the environment was outstanding. Seriously, the vibe of the place is so uplifting and the staff seems so genuine and happy to be there. As a waitress, It's not often I enter a restaurant and feel that kind of energy especially in denton. read more

I love this place. I've been here twice and it's just such a charming experience. It's beautiful and lovely on the inside, and out, has a delicious menu and everyone who works there is wonderful! This was our second time visiting and we had Tory, or Jory, as our server(couldn't hear her name but she is amazing!). Super nice, and fantastic. I had a grilled cheese with apple, Brie, apricot jam and prosciutto...delicious. He had smoked salmon crepes. Neither one of us had a scrap left on our plates. As amazing as the food was, the most memorable part of this brunch was the service. I ordered water with lemon. She kept refilling it....WITH a NEW LEMON! This is unheard of. Impressed the hell out of me, I was so happy. I adore this place and if we get married in the are, we will be booking our brunch at the Tea House without question! Adore it! Thank you! read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

Always good food and service. Happy that they offer Market options during Coronavirus time. I just pulled up and they placed the food in my car.... awesome fresh produce. read more

Chestnut Tree Teahouse & Bistro - Market items - Cafes Near Me - Denton, Texas

We stopped in while we were waiting on a table at LSA Burger...we stayed and canceled our table the appetizers were THAT amazing! We ordered several of the small bites to try, meatballs, a grilled cheese with honey drizzle and shrimp. They were perfect sampler size but so delicious that we ended up placing a second order. The service was great and the place was really packed. I would highly recommend if you're looking for a nice relaxing social setting to enjoy some wine and nosh then this is your place! read more