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5 Stars - Absolutely Worth the Wait! Comfort Food in Bandera - WOW! What a Delicious Surprise! Let me start by saying that I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food! Everything was incredibly delicious, beautifully prepared, and served in very generous portions. Seriously, come hungry! When we arrived, the restaurant was completely packed! We waited almost 40 minutes for a table, but trust me, it was worth every single minute! After tasting the food, I completely understood why the place was so busy. The food was so well prepared that I honestly felt there must be professional chefs working their magic in that kitchen! The menu offers a great variety of options, including burgers, salads, crepes, breakfast dishes, and more. They also serve Pepsi products and tea. I tried the peach tea, and it was phenomenal! So refreshing and delicious! For the table, we ordered blueberry lemon pancakes as an appetizer, and OH MY GOODNESS! They were absolutely heavenly! Light, fluffy, perfectly textured, and bursting with flavor. Seriously, those pancakes deserve their own standing ovation! For my main dish, I ordered the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad, and WOW! It was out of this world! The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with juicy strawberries, little pieces of pineapple, and delicious pecan-crusted chicken. It came with a creamy strawberry dressing that took the entire salad to another level. Every bite was amazing! One important thing to know: This restaurant is CASH ONLY! Make sure you bring cash so you're prepared. The food quality, generous portions, and incredible flavors made this such a memorable dining experience. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! Again, again, and AGAIN! I would happily wait another 40 minutes for food this good. If you're in Bandera and looking for delicious comfort food that tastes like it was prepared with love and professional skill, this place is definitely worth visiting! My only regret? Not having enough room to try more dishes!
Today is not my first visit to Comfort Cafe, but it is my last for a bit; I'm moving out of state after living here in San Antonio for 18 years. I chose Comfort Cafe as my going away gift to my time here. Comfort Cafe is that special. Cash only, pay what you can approach, this place is the spiritkeeper of good restauranteering. The staff they hire keep me coming back, it seems like every waitress and waiter has always had a starring role in the meals I've had here. Everything you order seems to be made carefully and with love, the consistency is unrivaled. I applaud the cooks even if I've never seen them, as I've only banged the communal drum, hoping they'd hear it. Please stop by here and support this business. It's important to give back to a group that does only that, every time they're open.
The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming, and the food was amazing! I love the concept of being able to pay what you can. Everything went so smoothly, and our food came out quickly, hot, and fresh. Every bite was delicious! One of the highlights of our visit was getting to hear one of the staff members share his testimony about how he got started there and eventually worked his way up to becoming a manager. His story was truly inspiring, and it was wonderful to see a business that genuinely cares about its employees and their growth. It's refreshing to see an establishment that serves great food while also making a positive impact on people's lives. We had such a great experience and will definitely be back!
Un-BELIEVABLE! This place is amazing! I've been to Smithfield and this is just as good. Love the concept of this place and every time I come here I feel blessed to be a part of this place and also to eat such yummy food! Everything I've ever had here has been awesome. You'll think so too! Just get here and eat! And enjoy! In health and happiness! Cheers! Danny
Did my homework and brought CASH. They have an ATM if you forgot. But no prices, u pay what u think it's worth. What we ordered: Lemon blueberry French toast Texas Benedict Side of hash brown casserole Everything was great except for the watered down hash casserole. It was more like a soup , that's prob why it was in a bowl. I'd love to come back tho and try the lunches. The service was wonderful. The wait was not long but it looked busy. It's quite popular indeed and we can see why. Social media has really helped , that's how I found this place!
The service was amazing,restaurant atmosphere is eclectic type vibe, full of positivity as everyone who works there is a recovering addict. The food was amazing and I highly recommend giving it a try. They don't list prices but do give suggestions about what the meal would cost, pay what your heart feels like giving.
After being heartbroken that the Los Patios location closed down, we finally made the drive over to this one. While the look and size is smaller than the Los Patios location, the food and service is just as amazing! We had the cinnamon roll pancakes, the metro omlette, and two kids breakfast with oreo pancakes. Our waiter, Jeff was the best! He was very friendly, took good care of us, and celebrated my wifes birthday with us. The food, service and what they do are the best in San Antonio. Comfort Cafe is a must visit!
This place never lets you down if you do it right. Things sell out, so don't wait until the end of the day if you want the specials. Once you check in, stop by their coffee shop, Sweet Serenity, for a great little waitlist self care item. And don't forget cash! They have ATMs at both locations if you do. Everything here is great, so you really can't go wrong. The corned beef hash is a must on my list. Get there early, bring cash, and enjoy.
First time visiting this location, but I've gone to other Comfort Cafes, so I'm familiar with the premise. Food was delicious, place is always welcoming and our waiter, was wonderful. As many know, you pay what you can, and if you can, the suggested price is $15 with a little extra for sides. And the food is worth it.
Our first time trying out this place. Our server was great and he told us the story behind the cafe - how everyone that worked there are recovering addicts and that they go by donations and only cash. (They have an ATM by the bathroom.) It's a very unique place! We ordered our meals and they were good portions. I had a benedict and I enjoyed it. My daughter loved her french toast. Their food was pretty good! I recommend trying this place and supporting them!
I don't normally give 5 stars on my first visit. But this is a special case, and special place. First time here, and I know the background of the cafe. My server Jeff was great, attentive and yes he told me about himself. I ordered coffee with cream, a water and the Drunken Monkey Scramble without toasts. The coffee was good and refreshing as I hadn't had any yet. The Scramble was very good and was the perfect choice for me today as it satisfied my hunger without me feeling stuffed (Note: I saw another table receiving their waffles and pancakes and OMG!!big delicious looking portions). Back to my food. Perfect bite size chunks of meat, veggies and eggs. They only accept cash, and recommend a $15 a dish donation. Jeff explained that you put the funds for the meal on the Ticket side of the holder, and any tip on the other. Or just put it all together. These funds go to help others recover from various addictions. You then leave the holder on the table and then leave. I ended up leaving $25 for the food and $5 tip. I look forward to going back. If you never have tried the Comfort Cafe, you have to go inside and by the Hostess stand you will see a computer tablet where you enter your information to be put on the waiting list. Great food, great service, great atmosphere and great cause hence why the 5 stars.
This place is absolutely amazing! The staff, the atmosphere, the food, the food, the food! So much food and it was absolutely delicious! I want to come back and try all the different amazing dishes.
This brunch spot had been on my list forever and we finally made it in after a morning hike at OP Schnabel Park. Be forewarned, this place gets quite busy....actually very busy, so depending on the time of arrival, expect a long wait. I think we waited up to an hour. When we were finally seated, our server introduced himself and gave us a little story on the background of Comfort Cafe. Know that this is a cash only donation based restaurant- all proceeds go directly to their rehabilitation programs. Account for $15-$20 per person. Their menu was extensive- breakfast/brunch and lunch menus. I opted for the corned beef hash- nice poached egg atop corned beef potato hash, seasoned nicely and not overly salty. Maybe could have used a side toast and jelly. Hubby ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of eggs and bacon- delicious! Not one crumb left behind lol The restaurant was open, warm, and friendly. Everyone, including the servers seemed so happy to work there. Lots of Birthday celebrations were happening, many songs to be sung and candles to be blown out : )
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All the food is delicious and the staff are amazing. We love coming & supporting their recovery mission. read more
5 Stars - Absolutely Worth the Wait! Comfort Food in Bandera - WOW! What a Delicious Surprise! Let me start by saying that I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food! Everything was incredibly delicious, beautifully prepared, and served in very generous portions. Seriously, come hungry! When we arrived, the restaurant was completely packed! We waited almost 40 minutes for a table, but trust me, it was worth every single minute! After tasting the food, I completely understood why the place was so busy. The food was so well prepared that I honestly felt there must be professional chefs working their magic in that kitchen! The menu offers a great variety of options, including burgers, salads, crepes, breakfast dishes, and more. They also serve Pepsi products and tea. I tried the peach tea, and it was phenomenal! So refreshing and delicious! For the table, we ordered blueberry lemon pancakes as an appetizer, and OH MY GOODNESS! They were absolutely heavenly! Light, fluffy, perfectly textured, and bursting with flavor. Seriously, those pancakes deserve their own standing ovation! For my main dish, I ordered the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad, and WOW! It was out of this world! The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with juicy strawberries, little pieces of pineapple, and delicious pecan-crusted chicken. It came with a creamy strawberry dressing that took the entire salad to another level. Every bite was amazing! One important thing to know: This restaurant is CASH ONLY! Make sure you bring cash so you're prepared. The food quality, generous portions, and incredible flavors made this such a memorable dining experience. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! Again, again, and AGAIN! I would happily wait another 40 minutes for food this good. If you're in Bandera and looking for delicious comfort food that tastes like it was prepared with love and professional skill, this place is definitely worth visiting! My only regret? Not having enough room to try more dishes! read more
3 days ago
Today is not my first visit to Comfort Cafe, but it is my last for a bit; I'm moving out of state after living here in San Antonio for 18 years. I chose Comfort Cafe as my going away gift to my time here. Comfort Cafe is that special. Cash only, pay what you can approach, this place is the spiritkeeper of good restauranteering. The staff they hire keep me coming back, it seems like every waitress and waiter has always had a starring role in the meals I've had here. Everything you order seems to be made carefully and with love, the consistency is unrivaled. I applaud the cooks even if I've never seen them, as I've only banged the communal drum, hoping they'd hear it. Please stop by here and support this business. It's important to give back to a group that does only that, every time they're open. read more
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Teri And Rosie L.
Thank you Jade ! Hope you have a safe and happy move ! Come visit…
9 days ago
The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming, and the food was amazing! I love the concept of being able to pay what you can. Everything went so smoothly, and our food came out quickly, hot, and fresh. Every bite was delicious! One of the highlights of our visit was getting to hear one of the staff members share his testimony about how he got started there and eventually worked his way up to becoming a manager. His story was truly inspiring, and it was wonderful to see a business that genuinely cares about its employees and their growth. It's refreshing to see an establishment that serves great food while also making a positive impact on people's lives. We had such a great experience and will definitely be back! read more
Un-BELIEVABLE! This place is amazing! I've been to Smithfield and this is just as good. Love the concept of this place and every time I come here I feel blessed to be a part of this place and also to eat such yummy food! Everything I've ever had here has been awesome. You'll think so too! Just get here and eat! And enjoy! In health and happiness! Cheers! Danny read more
Did my homework and brought CASH. They have an ATM if you forgot. But no prices, u pay what u think it's worth. What we ordered: Lemon blueberry French toast Texas Benedict Side of hash brown casserole Everything was great except for the watered down hash casserole. It was more like a soup , that's prob why it was in a bowl. I'd love to come back tho and try the lunches. The service was wonderful. The wait was not long but it looked busy. It's quite popular indeed and we can see why. Social media has really helped , that's how I found this place! read more
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Teri And Rosie L.
Going to check on that hash brown casserole cause should be thicker!…
8 days ago
The service was amazing,restaurant atmosphere is eclectic type vibe, full of positivity as everyone who works there is a recovering addict. The food was amazing and I highly recommend giving it a try. They don't list prices but do give suggestions about what the meal would cost, pay what your heart feels like giving. read more
After being heartbroken that the Los Patios location closed down, we finally made the drive over to this one. While the look and size is smaller than the Los Patios location, the food and service is just as amazing! We had the cinnamon roll pancakes, the metro omlette, and two kids breakfast with oreo pancakes. Our waiter, Jeff was the best! He was very friendly, took good care of us, and celebrated my wifes birthday with us. The food, service and what they do are the best in San Antonio. Comfort Cafe is a must visit! read more
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Teri And Rosie L.
So glad you finally made it to our Bandera location ! Thanks for the…
This place never lets you down if you do it right. Things sell out, so don't wait until the end of the day if you want the specials. Once you check in, stop by their coffee shop, Sweet Serenity, for a great little waitlist self care item. And don't forget cash! They have ATMs at both locations if you do. Everything here is great, so you really can't go wrong. The corned beef hash is a must on my list. Get there early, bring cash, and enjoy. read more
First time visiting this location, but I've gone to other Comfort Cafes, so I'm familiar with the premise. Food was delicious, place is always welcoming and our waiter, was wonderful. As many know, you pay what you can, and if you can, the suggested price is $15 with a little extra for sides. And the food is worth it. read more
Our first time trying out this place. Our server was great and he told us the story behind the cafe - how everyone that worked there are recovering addicts and that they go by donations and only cash. (They have an ATM by the bathroom.) It's a very unique place! We ordered our meals and they were good portions. I had a benedict and I enjoyed it. My daughter loved her french toast. Their food was pretty good! I recommend trying this place and supporting them! read more
I don't normally give 5 stars on my first visit. But this is a special case, and special place. First time here, and I know the background of the cafe. My server Jeff was great, attentive and yes he told me about himself. I ordered coffee with cream, a water and the Drunken Monkey Scramble without toasts. The coffee was good and refreshing as I hadn't had any yet. The Scramble was very good and was the perfect choice for me today as it satisfied my hunger without me feeling stuffed (Note: I saw another table receiving their waffles and pancakes and OMG!!big delicious looking portions). Back to my food. Perfect bite size chunks of meat, veggies and eggs. They only accept cash, and recommend a $15 a dish donation. Jeff explained that you put the funds for the meal on the Ticket side of the holder, and any tip on the other. Or just put it all together. These funds go to help others recover from various addictions. You then leave the holder on the table and then leave. I ended up leaving $25 for the food and $5 tip. I look forward to going back. If you never have tried the Comfort Cafe, you have to go inside and by the Hostess stand you will see a computer tablet where you enter your information to be put on the waiting list. Great food, great service, great atmosphere and great cause hence why the 5 stars. read more
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Teri And Rosie L.
Thank you for your support Royce !
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16 days ago
This place is absolutely amazing! The staff, the atmosphere, the food, the food, the food! So much food and it was absolutely delicious! I want to come back and try all the different amazing dishes. read more
7 months ago
This brunch spot had been on my list forever and we finally made it in after a morning hike at OP Schnabel Park. Be forewarned, this place gets quite busy....actually very busy, so depending on the time of arrival, expect a long wait. I think we waited up to an hour. When we were finally seated, our server introduced himself and gave us a little story on the background of Comfort Cafe. Know that this is a cash only donation based restaurant- all proceeds go directly to their rehabilitation programs. Account for $15-$20 per person. Their menu was extensive- breakfast/brunch and lunch menus. I opted for the corned beef hash- nice poached egg atop corned beef potato hash, seasoned nicely and not overly salty. Maybe could have used a side toast and jelly. Hubby ordered the chicken and waffles with a side of eggs and bacon- delicious! Not one crumb left behind lol The restaurant was open, warm, and friendly. Everyone, including the servers seemed so happy to work there. Lots of Birthday celebrations were happening, many songs to be sung and candles to be blown out : ) read more
2 months ago
Came on a Saturday and it was packed but it moved quickly. This is a non profit and runs on donation. No set prices. Donation based pricing, pay what you can or what you wish for your meal. It's for a good cause, supporting addiction recovery. Anyway, food was great! Presentation was great. Servers were attentive and friendly. Only complaint was that it was HOOOTTT in there like sweating while eating lol. Otherwise worth giving it a try. read more
The service here is always impeccable. All the servers are genuinely engaged with the customers while having fun when doing their job. Get the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes, they are so good. Love the Brie and fig preserve omelette and we're always blown over by their corn beef hash made with real corned beef. Great music, eclectic atmosphere this place is worth seeking out. read more
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Staff was great. Just make sure you answer the call when you make a reservation; if not they take you off the list. But other than that it was awesome. Food was great and it's for a great cause! read more
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5 months ago
Came here on 12.14.25 with my two girls. It was SO WORTH the wait! Between the food and the mission, everything was amazing! Friendly tip, join the Yelp Waitlist in advance so that you get seated quicker! They take cash only and are a "pay what you feel" place. $15 is suggested per dish but not required. My eldest got the jalapeño popper omelette, which comes with choice of potatoes. She selected the cheesy casserole style potatoes. She said everything tasted so good - as evidenced by her empty plate lol. I got the breakfast special, which comes with 2 eggs (over easy), choice of potatoes (homestyle with peppers and onions), choice of meat (sausage) and toast. My eggs were cooked perfectly and the sausage was juicy and delectable! My youngest got the Just for Kids, which comes with 1 egg, 1 chocolate chip pancake, and 1 meat. I asked if they could do a substitution of sorts cuz she doesn't like eggs. They let her have more bacon! We got the pancake flight so we could sample more. Everything was so yum! Eldest loved the lemon ricotta blueberry. The brown sugar was my personal fav and the youngest loved the chocolate chip. read more
1 month ago
100/10 amazing people, amazing food, & amazing stories! had myself a solo breakfast date & was welcomed with great smiles. the food taste as amazing as it looks. i always recommend this place to family and friends read more
I absolutely love comfort cafe! This was my 5th time coming to enjoy the delicious food and drinks. Usually i'm in a sweet mood, but today I was craving something savory and saucy. The alfredo with all the veggies satisfied just that. My friend got the huevos ranchero and absolutely loved the unique flavors and tastes. The chicken in my pasta was incredibly juicy and flavorful and honestly think it's the best pasta i've had in town. The staff is always so incredibly sweet and helpful. I love the pay what you can concept as it creates a welcoming and loving environment and supports those who may not be able to afford expensive meals. Can't recommend this place enough!! read more
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Teri And Rosie L.
Thanks Sia ! Yup people sleep on our pasta
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We closed the other location - 2 years ago…
Good food, good service, and great ambiance for an amazing purpose! First time at Comfort Cafe, you're welcomed into the establishment with a smile and it feels like you're going into a family-owned restaurant. Everyone at Comfort is super sweet, and my husband and I were blessed to be served by Johnston, one of the sweetest humans you'll ever meet. He has the most warming smiling! He answered all our questions and took his time to let us decide on the right dish. There's a huge selection to choose from, we were craving breakfast items and went with the chilaquiles (special of the day) and Crabby Bennys. The chilaquiles were okay, the green and red salsa were not spicy at all and needed more salt. The crabby bennys, were also okay. The coffee was okay, and you get constant refills. Now the churro French toast was an absolute delight!! So so good!!! Comfort is a place where people have turned their lives around for the better, a great charitable organization to support. We will definitely come back to try other items. The staff is absolutely superb! read more
Absolutely one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while! The story of this place is great! Had breakfast here this morning I had smoked salmon scrambled eggs with dill hollandaise sauce. My wife had lemon blueberry crepes. My grandson had churro crepes! The decor is great and the service was good! Only accepts cash. And it is a donation based payment. Recommend highly! read more
19 days ago
My dear AXO sister, Sallie, and sister in Christ and I celebrate each other's birthdays. Grateful for her. We had brunch @comfortcafesatx today. Such great food and even better cause. Sallie had the Lone Star, which was 3 scrambled eggs, bacon, hash brown casserole, and swapped the pancake for raspberry crepe. I had the Blueberry Crepe (came with 2 in an order) and a side of crispy bacon. Maya was a great server. Everything was fabulous! We also stopped by @sweetserenitycoffeehouse to check out the new bakery. Very nicely decorated and welcoming. i bought Lemon Blueberry Scones for tomorrow's breakfast. read more
6 months ago
From the warm greeting at the door by the lovely hostess to my sweet waiter Brian, everything was amazing. The music was exquisite, the food was sooo comforting and delish. I also loved knowing comfort cafe is a non profit organization helping those in need. I'm so grateful to have been able to support such a beautiful mission. My family definitely enjoyed comfort cafe. *cash only. If you did not bring cash like us... Don't sweat it, they have an atm in the back by restrooms. Their menus have no pricing so it's purely donation. read more
Had been wanting to try comfort Café for quite some time I'd heard that the lines were long at times so at this particular time that I went it wasn't a wait. my spouse ordered pancakes and I ordered an omelette. Everything is delicious. I truly enjoyed the meal there and like they said before for those of you who have not been there, there are no menu prices. It's all based on a gratuity that you fill is worth they suggest $15 an entree which I think is fair like I said I saw some of the other plates. the stuff French toast looked amazing and I will try that when I go back, the service was impeccable. read more
3 months ago
A wonderful place, atmosphere and great service! Comfort with a cause supporting great things! Great menu too! read more
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6812 Bandera Rd
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San Antonio, TX 78238
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Wait time to eat?
30min if they are busy, and they are almost always busy. Such a good cause I don't mind the inconvenience. You can sit in your car cause they will text you.
How u check in or place a reservation?
Reservations are for 8 or more everyone else can walk in - the wait is not what it used to be at Los patios
How can I make a reservation for Thanksgiving?
You can get on los patios waitlist or if your a party of 8 or more you can make a reservation at either location on FB messenger or call
How can I get on the waitlist for Mothers Day at the Loop 410 location?
You will probably have to wait until Mother's Day. I don't see where there is a " Call ahead". Another option is call the cafe itself and ask.
Are there better times on weekends where the wait isn't that long?
Usually within the first hour of opening, you can get in fairly quick. After that, go through Yelp and join the waitlist ahead of time so when you get there, you only have a few minutes to wait after checking in. The location on Bandera seems to do…
How do I get on the waitlist?
There is one for los patios location sign on through yelp - there isn’t one for Bandera just walk in
How do I reserve a table? How much time in advance is needed for a reservation?
You don't reserve a table. I would either go first thing in the morning, get in line online, or just be prepared to wait because it gets packed quick.
Is there a coffee bar at the Bandera location?
We have Vietnamese and cold brew but not full bar
Hello! What forms of payments are accepted?
Check or cash - we do have ATM on site
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