Such a cute little place!! Didn't try any drinks but watched them being made. Looked pretty good. We had the Benedict and the Salmon avocado toast. The Benedict crab cake was very flavorful. Dill was a nice touch. The steak part could have been a bit more seasoned but it was good. Potatoes seasoned well. The salmon avocado toast was good. Def squeeze the lemon on it. Think it could have used some season or everything but the bagel seasoning or salt. Felt healthy - if that's a thing. Recommend it his place. read more

Citizens Coffee & Wine Cafe - Surf & Turf Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hempstead, Texas

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Saturday morning brunch spot I've been wanting to try since I moved to Hempstead. They had a multitude of dishes to choose from. Out of shrimp, so I had the avocado curry toast and black coffee. The coffee was rich and delicious. Breakfast was cooked perfectly. The hot sauce was a a perfect addition to the egg. *hot sauce was excellent and should be sold in the stores. Just the right amount of heat and it doesn't ruin the taste of the food . They do a great job . Will be back - read more

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I've been to this restaurant a few times, but usually just for cocktails. This is the first time we went for dinner. The food was delicious and the service was great. But they sat us in a horrible booth. The seats sank so low that our plates were in our faces. Extremely uncomfortable. For what they charge for their food you would think they could afford to fix that booth. read more

Wow!! Is it really Hempstead?? We met family in Hempstead for lunch yesterday and I was truely shocked when visiting Citizens, (with all due respect to Hempstead) I couldn't believe a restaurant of this "quality" and ambience was found in downtown Hempstead. First class all the way! In the past to find an elevated dining experience you'd have to drive to Houston. There's a nice selection of entrees on combination brunch/lunch menu offered at 11:30 AM. So many great options it was really hard to decide, making return visit a must. I finally decided on the Shrimp and Grits after a strong suggestion. The dish as up there with the Shrimp & Girts from Brennan's, Eugene's, Rainbow Lodge and other high-end restaurants in Houston. Four colossal shrimp (15 shrimp or less per pound) were served in creamy grits with bits of andulle sausage and a mildly spicy sauce. Others in our party order the Citizen Hamburger, Challa French Toast, Chicken & Red Velvet Waffles, and Curry Avocado Toast. We shared tastes and each dish was worth raving about. After experiencing the great entrees we could resist some deserts. At the table we had Carrot Cake, Cream Brulee, Bread Pudding, and Coconut Cream Pie. Fortunately everyone was willing to share and we all got a taste of everything. The Carrot Cake won the contest with it's glaze d candied carrot crowning the large slice. Citizens is a little pricey for Hempstead, but the price is respective of the high quality. They have great wine list offering some great well known labels. read more

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Had lunch here the last day of work at the Elementary. Did not disappoint, we even gave the Collard Greens another go! My hubby had the Brisket Rueben, though not a bad sandwich, he wasn't prepared for a pan fried piece of meat. Great taste, would recommend to anyone to give it a try. I have the BLT and wow! I don't typically eat sandwiches, when I do it is a rare occurrence. I will order BLTs and French Dips when I do. This BLT with the Avocado and tomato relish was one of the best I have eaten outside of making my own. recommend this sandwich for luck. I'm not a big waffle fry person, so I got the tomato basil soup and it was the best idea I had all idea. Great flavor, creamy and seasoned perfectly. Last time we ate here the Collards were super salty. They definitely took note and changed that. Collard greens for sure is a great side! We will no longer be working in Hempstead, but we've talked about coming this way for our dinners out if we are not staying local in Brenham. Where we typically go to College Station or Houston for big celebrations, there is no need when this gem is just down the road! read more

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Super cute restaurant in an old bank building. The old vault room is now a private room for 8 that can be reserved. The front room has a few tables, and then there is a smaller room behind that one with circular booths. The manager checked on us a couple of times, and our waitress was super sweet. Food was great! I had the smoked salmon avocado toast. My almost three year old niece discovered the capers on top of my dish and ate them all, so the waitress brought her a small cup of them. Haha. For your first visit, everybody gets a free pastry. Nice! Save your receipt and visit the thrift store across the street from the big courthouse(?) building and get 20% off everything. We found some great stuff there including a Free People top. After thrifting we went to the big farmers market that has all kinds of things. Fun day! read more

I wish this place was closer to my home, so I could eat there more often. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.

We've been here several times and tried breakfast, lunch and dinner! Each experience is always different. Most times we've loved the service and food. I love that we have a nice place like this in our little town. The pastries are my favorite! read more

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Great food, service is outstanding , we had a group of 8 and reserved the old bank vault . This is quiet and a great place to discuss business . We had a person with a food allergy , so they really dialed in and the head chef came out to discuss options. All of our guest were impressed . We will be regular customers here ! read more

This is our fourth time to visit. Each time is the same experience, great food, good portions, friendly staff and a fun environment. So far from fish to steak to burger to pork chop and more has been very, very good. Some items rotate but the core seem to be always available. It doesn't sound fancy but the hamburger steak was my favorite. We had brunch on a Sunday and the same great experience. read more

Citizens Cafe & Wine Bar is a breath of fresh air in Hempstead Texas. The owners Kenneth & Kim sparred no expenses making your dining experience a night to remember. From the char-grilled grass-fed Argentinan steaks to the fresh homemade soups... But don't forget the homemade pastries they are to die for.. No dining experience at Citizens would be complete without one of their signatures cherry smoked old fashioned from the bar. The staff are the best and very attentive. Dont miss out on this rare gem in of all unlikely places... Hempstead Texas.. Robert "Rosie" Rosenkranz Comedian on Tommy's Garage Tv Show read more

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This was our 1st visit and we will definitely will be back. We came for date night dinner and were blown away! First the service is impeccable. Angie was so attentive, hospitable and extremely kind! You can tell she loves what she does. Now the FOOD! Pictured below is the chile fondue, pork chops, ribeye and side of greens. We loved the chile fondue! The bread that came with the dip was just as amazing as the dip. My pork chop had a lovely crisp on the outside. It was delicious. My husband loved his ribeye as well. The greens wasn't my favorite. To me it was sweet and spicy but my husband enjoyed it. I ordered the spicy siren cocktails and it was great; not too sweet nor spicy. My husband got the cherry old fashioned and it was a tad sweet for his taste. He ended up ordering a reg old fashion and loved it. I had a recommended glass of Pinot noir and it delightful. We will definitely be back to try their brunch! read more

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Great service and food was fantastic. Highly recommend the brisket Rueben and the French onion mac & cheese! read more

Citizens Coffee & Wine Cafe - Brisket Rueben and French onion mac & cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hempstead, Texas

We went for lunch. The service was friendly, attentive and informative. The food was very tasty with generous portions. We split a French Dip and a dessert. It was amazing. The bread tasted freshly baked. Cute, well decorated atmosphere with wonderful art. Very fun spot. read more

I wish I could comment about the food or ambience to give a better idea however I didn't make it that far due to the poor customer service. I called to see if they were dog friendly due to the open table app marking them as such but I was about to make an hour drive to try this spot so I figured I would call to double check. The gentleman who answered was right off the bat unfriendly but I didn't pay too much attention to it. He asked me if she was a service animal to which I notified him my dog is an ESA. He then said I can sit you at a table in the front so I asked to reserve it for 3. He let me know in a very condescending way that the table was only for 2. I then let him know we have 3 people. The issue wasn't that they were not dog friendly or that the table was only for 2. The issue was the snippy, short, interrupting, and demeaning man on the other side of the phone. There was no sense of customer serve AT ALL. This alone made me so thankful I didn't waste an hour drive to be somewhere they clearly don't value their customers or care what lasting impression they may leave. read more

My first visit to Citizens was about a month ago on "steak night". I ordered a chicken fried steak and while a bit pricey, it was almost the size of the plate and tasty. Ample mashed potatoes underneath it as well. Returned last Thursday night with some new friends. Ordered the chicken fried steak again. This time it was literally half as big and the potato service was less than half of what was served a month ago. The price had increased $2 as well. A 14 oz ribeye is now $58. It was $52 when I was there a month ago and something like $34 on steak night. I learned from a friend that it had gone up to $40 on steak night but the restaurant has since then done away the the steak night special altogether. And lastly, you get NOTHING (bread, dinner salad, side vegetable etc. with your steak. I personally will never go back as these prices are simply unreasonable to me, especially in a small town like Hempstead. I will say that on both visits the service I experienced was excellent. Very friendly service staff. read more

Service was amazing. Our iced marshmallow latte was so good. We tried chicken fried steak, pulled pork sandwiches and Cobb salad. All very good. Loved the ambiance. If we are ever in town again, we would stop there to eat. read more

Citizens Coffee & Wine Cafe - Chicken fried steak - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hempstead, Texas

Did not like ordered chicken fry steak came out raw and who puts Brown gravy on chicken frys read more

Very impressive restaurant! The food was spectacular for breakfast and brunch. The ambiance was very comfortable and charming. Service was spot on. read more

The ambiance was wonderful; service was friendly! Great brunch and pastries! The toast was so tasty!

Wow. Hands down best restaurant in the area. Everything is good, from the cocktails, crabcake appetizer to the amazing chicken fried steak finished with some carrot cake. If you haven't gone, go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Might have been the best breakfast I have ever eaten. The service was ok but nothing the fastest. The atmosphere was amazing, modern and upscale. Best in the area by far!!!!!! read more

10/10 thank you Hailey for making this first time experience amazing, I will be back!! Food was amazing!!!! read more

Citizens Coffee & Wine Cafe - 10/10 place!!!! Come and ask for Hailey she made my first time experience amazing and I will be back with friends! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hempstead, Texas

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Such a nice hidden gem in small town living. It's very elegant and high quality food. Have many options for coffee, teas, and full bar drinks. The service was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back many times to come! read more

If you want to be a Brunch location and the hours of operation on the front door says you are closed on Sunday and Monday but the hours listed on Yelp say open on Sunday, who is right? I went to this location at 10am on Sunday and there was no indication that the business was open. No sign, no lights, not enough cars around to make one think the place was open so we left. read more

An uptown atmosphere, the food is delicious although a bit pricey for Hempstead. Limited menu, no kids menu. The pastries looked delicious so I plan on stopping by one morning. Only downside was the ice tea was not topped off timely. read more

Impressive. Nice atmosphere. Clean and comfortable. Food reasonably price in comparison to other restaurants. I appreciated extra touch read more

Citizens Coffee & Wine Cafe - Special touches mean a lot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hempstead, Texas

Superb pastries, great coffee, enthusiastic wait staff, beautiful cafe. We will be back!

If you want 5 star quality food, coffee and customer service then this is the place to go. I have been twice and each time has been unforgettable. The food is amazing. I had the pork chops which are out of this world good. They pay attention to detail as the plating is straight off the cover of a magazine on every dish. Don't mess the chefs family recipe collard greens. My wife hates collard greens but tried these and loved them as well. It was funny as we were oohing and aahing about how good they were and both couples at tables beside us ordered them and were also impressed. The wait staff is very customer focused and the managers come around and introduce themselves which we appreciated. The cocktails are amazing and the coffee is brewed fresh on every cup. We will most certainly be regulars here. read more

Citizens Coffee & Wine Cafe - Citizens breakfast. Had pancakes too that were the best I have ever had - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hempstead, Texas

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Really a neat place and the atmosphere gives it that extra touch. They have really done a great job decorating the place, even keeping the old safe as a dining room. We had the steak and salmon and both were prepared perfectly. The food is a little pricey for the area but the quality and taste makes up for that. Overall great job! read more

Great spot to have in Hempstead. Already stopped in twice for lunch and for coffee. Easily could be the nicest spot near downtown.

Very nice place looks great very clean inside and out but i think the food was over priced for the amount you get , didn't taste bad and the price for a can coke well I'm not goin to say but really. read more

Amazing food and service. Comfort food, but it's farm to table and high quality. Owners daughter is also gluten free and nut free so they can accommodate allergies extremely well too. This is a hidden gem! read more

Food was great and the service was good too!! This is a little gem hidden in downtown Hempstead!!! Beautiful inside.

Amazing service and amazing food! Will be coming back regularly!! Cocktails are great as well!

The food is excellent the atmosphere is great very upbeat and high class I love this new restaurant great for dinner, brunch or just coffee and a danish! read more

Had dinner with friends and was very happy with the entire meal. Cozy fun atmosphere and the hamburger steak was amazing! Great selection of wines too. We'll all be back! read more