First time here is a nice calm place love the cool tranquil atmosphere here…read more Service was good everyone is super friendly

Very nice hotel, centrally located. Originally went here to see Starbase. Hotel was very secure and…read morevery modern. Rooms were very clean and organized. Only a few rooms in the hotel which made it feel homey. They had a small boutique/ coffee shop downstairs perfect to grab a quick coffee before starting the day. Also can't forget about the beautiful lighthouse across the street.

Loved my eating experience here. Mom and pop type place. Friendly, fast, attentive. Homemade from…read morescratch. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area.

The food is great , the service is great and the ambiance is great for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner…read more And also for the Margaritas!

Absolutely adorable bookstore I was stoked to find! Nothing like that good ol' bookstore smell when…read moreyou walk in. And then salty ocean air when you walk out? It can't get any better than that! They have a few coffee options. Mostly just flavored lattes. Don't go for an actual cappuccino or anything. But if you like flavored coffees, they have seasonal as well as trending flavors. Many options.

The owner has expanded the bookshop, offering an even wider selection. It is truly a wonderful…read morebookshop for the local community. The owner also held a book sale, which was a pleasant surprise, as two of the three books I purchased were discounted.

I loved this place. So good and so cute…read more Eggs and bacon were amazing! I got the gluten free pancakes were not that good (according to my gluten free friend) they were kinda hard and not fluffy. But they had goat cheese and I love goat cheese so it made up for it. Potato's are good. I would not recommend going here if you're in a hurry because the food takes a while but the servers were sweet and gave us a discount and chips + salsa. Coffee was also good. I loved the booth we sat in.

I've been coming to Grapevine Cafe for years. Service has always been friendly, prices are…read morereasonable, and it scratches the brunch itch when you're in the area. The problem is I keep forgetting why I stopped coming, and then I come back and remember. Twice now, two years apart, I've made the mistake of ordering the chicken and waffles. You'd think I'd learn. Both times the chicken was so overcooked it was practically jerky. Dry, tough, hard to chew. I don't know what's happening in that kitchen but the chicken needs significantly less time in whatever it's touching. Well-executed fried chicken should have a crust with some snap and meat that's still got moisture in it. This had neither. The wife and I split the banana french toast on the most recent visit hoping to salvage something from the meal. It was fine in the way that something sweet and warm is technically fine, but it was too sugary and didn't leave any impression worth describing. Forgettable. This is a place with decent bones. The staff is good. The prices won't offend you. But the kitchen is not delivering, at least not on what we've ordered, and I've now given it the same chance twice across two years. Writing this mostly as a note to myself: stop ordering the chicken and waffles. Or maybe just stop coming for a while until something changes.

We had such a great breakfast at Yummies Bistro! The breakfast platter was huge and definitely…read moreworth it--perfect portions and everything tasted fresh. We also tried the chilaquiles (you do have to add your choice of chicken, steak, or egg, but it's worth it), and they were full of flavor. The standout for us was the lemon poppy seed pancakes--absolutely delicious and a must-try! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the weather. The service was very attentive and accommodating, which made the experience even better. Overall, such a cute spot with great food--we'll definitely be back!

Updates of Texan eateries I like (2 of 2)…read more Yummie's is one South Padre Island restaurant I really like, and if you spend some time here, you may wind up trying most of them, including some across the water in Port Isabel. For starters, Yummie's has a great feel about it - bright, spacious, and slightly nautical. They do a breakfast and lunch business, a business model a good number of local eateries share with them. While I can't vouch for their breakfasts and since I like lunch food more, their lunch menu is fairly vast. With all this being said, I wandered in here the last time on South Padre Island knowing I'd find a lunch platter to my liking. I would expect that to be a bountiful sandwich and that's what I've enjoyed on both visits. In my first visit here, I ordered a slice of the organic red grapefruit pie. It was a feast for the senses. On the last visit to Yummie's, this unique pie was not available. I believe it would have been in season. The server wasn't exactly clear, but said it had something to do with more recent menu planning. I was disappointed. It's that dessert that brought me to Yummie's the first time I visited and it's that item that brought me back. Look, I'm not a granola, and neither are most Texans and "Winter Texans" given that they sell towels and t-shirts with pit bulls on them across the street, which means that you can skip the organic part of the equation if it makes it easier for you to procure red grapefruits for you to deliver on this bodacious pie. The sandwiches and lunch platters at Yummie's are generously sized. I've gotten the standard potato chips to round out my sandwiches. Maybe I didn't see an option, but it would be nice if regular fries or something similar was offered for a reasonable upcharge. Since potato chips already have enough oils and fat, one might as well push the envelope that extra mile with another starch that tastes even better. The reviews will attest to Yummie's being a rock solid restaurant. I agree. I recommend it highly, but, for my wants and needs, will look at the most current menu or call beforehand prior to going in to eat. That's correct ... these aren't the sorts of specifics for which you would text them.

I loved this coffee shop. It combines a few of my favorite things.....coffee, books and smoothies…read morewith boba for the kiddos. Lots of dairy free options!! I went twice in the same week and will certainly go back next time in SPI.

My friends decided to come here for breakfast on our last day in South padre. The book selection…read morewas great, they had a lot of good books in hard cover and paper back. Also some cool covers. It smelled goor inside, and they had cool chairs and lots of seating. We got our food fast. Smoothie worth the price. Service was good and they were very helpful. I enjoyed the booth cushion it was soft. They also had merch. Will come again next time I'm here

Excellent coffee in a comfortable environment! Highly recommend! Service was great! Mocha was…read moredelicious!

We stopped by Cafe Karma early on a Sunday afternoon... the best part of breakfast, a neighborhood…read moreband plays pick up music there on Sundays 12-2, worth stopping by for a listen, 1/2 the customers there were locals chillin' and enjoying the music! The rest of the experience was just OK... Cafe Karma is a coffee/breakfast/light lunch spot, serving coffee, teas, juices, soft drinks, and the like. Food consists of breakfast bakery (muffins, pastries) and cooked items, light snacks like quiche and croissants, and ice cream. We had lattes (per usual). Temp was great but the coffee itself was just OK, not the best. For food we had the turkey quiche and the omelette muffin. The quiche was bland, overcooked. The muffin was much better, and was definitely the better of the two selections. Staff were friendly, service was quick! With all the coffee shop options available in SPI, not sure we'd go back. Do not recommend IMHO...

Coffee and art your vibe? Come visit Kaapeh House off Paredes Ln Rd. Kaapeh is next to Breadsmith,…read moreand a stone's throw from 7 Brew. It's very relaxing sipping on a cortado in a nearly empty coffee shop watching backed up lines circle around 7 Brew. Did you know Kaapeh House also has a drive thru? It's only a matter of time until this best kept-secret is let out of the bag. Anyway, the shop is super adorable. It reminds me of a miniature McNay and Press Coffee up in San Antonio, since it's covered in framed art pieces, and has a loft section. They have a respectable-sized menu, with your standard offerings. I brought my parents with me, and they had two white mocha lattes, and I had a mocha latte and a cortado. The cortado was good - not the best, but it was enjoyable. The mocha - I'm still sipping on it as I type this, to be honest. I'm trying to savor it. It's sweet and delicious, and has a very cozy feeling about it that I'm trying to zero in the source - I think it's the viscosity. The baristas are really cool - one had bright pink hair. She was very nice and complimented my hair, too. The guy I think was still learning? He was also very nice and he made and delivered our drinks. I swear, every time I swing by Brownsville, there's a new coffee shop to try out. I love this new trend, because they've all been pretty impressive. Kaapeh House is no exception. I'd definitely come back, especially to enjoy the art and atmosphere.

Was in desperate need for coffee! Starbucks line was way too long so we went to see if 7 Brew was…read morebetter. Line there was crazy too so we gave up and went to Breadsmith. Decided to take a chance and went to Kaapeh next door. This place is a freaking hidden gem!! Such a cool vibe inside but there IS a Drive thru also. Baristas were really nice and the coffee was adorable AND delicious! Don't let this place close!

Updated review front my last visit almost a year or so ago…read more Still a great place very festive for the holiday season . Service was on it today food was super awesome we came for the same dish we had last time... It's the best in the area.

Breakfast this morning: bloody Mary @11.99 ordered, charged $14.99 due to server deciding it…read moreshould be Tito' which is didn't ask for. Ordered Josephine sampler- " do you want French toast, waffle or pancakes?" Ok, French toast- upon receiving bill- $3.99 unchanged. I wasn't told that. CLINCHER- Sterl shavings from the dishwashers cleaning scrubbie in my hash browns. The "manager" said -" I'll take care of you". STEEL SHAVINGS​​. Yep she took $15.00 off the bill. Upcharge Upcharge Upcharge!!! THEN $15.00 CREDIT FOR SHREDDED STEEL HASHBROWNS. Sorry for typos, cursor will not allow me to back and correct. What joke- never again. They act like they're doing you a favor.

The food was delicious and good portion. Service speedy the greeter should smile…read more The Ambiance was perfect for a rainy day at spi. Good music not blaring loud . I love the decor seemed clean Very quaint vs party beach side

Came for brunch on a Sunday. Our group was quickly sat outside. Food was good and so was the iced…read morecoffee. Their juice menu is really good too... didn't get a pic of that.