First off, bless my husband for putting up with my pregnancy cravings. Today, it was a home a cooked meal that tasted like grandma's house. In comes Cotton Patch. Our service was top notch. Thank you, Gabby! Someone give that gal a shout out in your next team meeting. She was so attentive and kind. The place was packed for a Saturday evening - lots of large groups of locals. Everyone seemed to know everyone. I've ordered the chicken and dumplings here before and it was very peppery, but tonight it was perfectly seasoned. Warm. Filling. Everything you want. Husband got the fried fish basket - perfectly flakey and moist fish. He thought he ordered the plate but got the basket which is only one side, which he didn't mind but wish he clarified first. You know what stole the show? Their cornbread. I don't know what voodoo they put in their cornbread, but it is so moist, sweet with a crispy outside. Pass on those yeast rolls and just go for the cornbread, you'll thank me later! The restaurant was clean and didn't have any weird smells. We were greeted upon entrance and promptly served. read more

I sat down to order my meal in the North Richland Hills location. I ordered a diet Coke. The Young man then said, "We don't Have Diet Coke. We have Diet Pepsi, is that OK?" I said no it's not. I then got up and walked out. I'm not sure who the Braniac was that made that decision. But you have lost a customer because of it. Thanks for the memories. read more

It is not ok for the old, dirty carpet to throughout this restaurant. It's dull and tired looking. The food was just ok. The service was fine. Overall, a very underwhelming experience. read more

Waiter was awesome. Hot food should be deliver hot NOT luke WARM. Average food with no flavor. Broccoli was great. Mashed potatoes barely warm.... Gravy just cool and eh.... Flavorless. Chicken fried steak all breading little meat and too much breading. Rolls were good and broccoli was good. Everything else average flavorless food and as a first time visitor. It pretty much guaranteed that I will never go back. March 2026. Cotton patch needs to do better or go out of business. read more

the food was amazing and the peach cobbler was a 10/10 . The customer service was phenomenal and i also enjoyed the blackened tilapia was good too. read more

Cotton Patch Cafe - Peach Cobbler - American Near Me - Nacogdoches, Texas

Had the sirloin, fries, and broccoli. The fries and broccoli were edible as I was very hungry but definitely tasted like frozen food that I could make in 5 minutes. The sirloin was pretty good but a little dry and pretty middle of the road. The service was pretty quick and my server was very sweet so that bumps up the score. Overall I have had much better Cotton Patch. In Palestine specifically and I don't plan on coming back to this location. Good ambiance. 6/10 read more

My family eats here quite often and the food is always very good also the service is great we had Sasha as our waitress last time we were there and we had excellent service will be back! read more

This original location serves low quality, frozen not fresh, overcooked chicken fried steaks, soggy French fries, foul squash casserole... The ambience looks and smells like the original 1989. read more

Mac and cheese tasted like it was out of a box. Veggies were frozen. I was not impressed with their food. The rolls were the only good thing their. read more

Excellent southern comfort food. They have 2 of my favorite salads. The strawberry pecan and the cobb. Both are highly recommended. The grilled pork chops are a personal fav. The only issue I have is the portion size of the sides. You get equivalent of a single ice cream scoop and not a large one. They have several good deserts. Carrot cake and butter cake are my joy. Jessica is an ast. manager and server. She is a highlight for us. She is always personalble and gives you a welcome home feeling. read more

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Our server Ariana was so sweet and amazing! Fast, hot food...and amazing desserts! Fast service, very nice staff, didn't have to wait at all to be seated. read more

Cotton Patch Cafe - Dr.Pepper Chocolate Cake - American Near Me - Nacogdoches, Texas

This used to be one of the best restaurants in Nacogdoches but that's no longer true. I've been three times in the past six months or so, but probably won't go back. Yesterday, I ordered the strawberry pecan salad, and the chicken was definitely cooked long before it was served. It was room temp and dry. Another person in my group had the chicken fried steak, and it was overdone and barely edible. Our previous two visits were similarly disappointing. It's just not worth the money. read more

Considering the write-up this place got, we were sadly disappointed. The service was indifferent. In other words, the server only responded when asked something and really didn't care if we were served or not. Worse, the food was GREASY! We both got a brisket item (taco for me, quesadilla for the wife), and when you picked them up, the grease almost poured off of them! Not worth the time or money. PS I forgot to mention the BROWN guacamole and the wilted lettuce. Seriously????? read more

I have nothing to say because the pictures and our revisit says it all. I'm just writing enough to have this review posted again. I also like to add the service was 100% on point. Thanks again Cotton Patch and please note that if I'm ever passing through with another bus load I'll be sure to stop by again. See you all next time!! read more

Cotton Patch Cafe - The Grilled Cajun Duo & 4 Shrimp - American Near Me - Nacogdoches, Texas

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We had a great time. We love the down home cooking and the service is great. Ask for Shirley she was very friendly and even went the extra mile for our three boys. read more

Wow! One waitress served and kept up with a party of 24. She did wonderful. The food was good. The table tried ribeyes, chicken burgers, dumplings, salads, burgers and more. There were no complaints. Just a big shout out to the service! read more

Good food each time I've been. Great Cobb salad ! My Server Nick was such a fabulous waiter. Polite and prompt! Has a great heart too! I actually saw him walk over and assist an elderly man , holding his arm and putting him and his wife in the car. Glad some people still have a heart! read more

Alrighty, this Cotton Patch from the outside looks like a older version, which is fine. When you walk in, there are decorations and music. We walked in and the hostess/ I think manager sat us. She was very sweet and nice. Then came the server, at first he seemed very nice. Once he got our drink orders, he came and got our food orders. Here is when things get rough, first of all, every Cotton patch we've ever been to has let us get a salad and then a side salad, this Cotton patch didn't. Then, when we ordered, my dad asked for a salad and then a side salad, the server said we can't do that and my dad got mad. So, the server just walked off. The thing that gets me is, WHY THE HECK WOULD YOU GO BACK TO THE KITCHEN AND START TALKING ABOUT YOUR OWN CUSTOMERS TO OTHER SERVERS. LIKE WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU? DO YOU THINK PEOPLE CANT READ LIPS? Once we got our food, the server asked if everything looked good and we said yes, so he walked off. He didn't come back till 15 mins later, he wouldn't even look at our table to offer us any water or anything. When he came back he asked if we wanted more water and we said yes, HE BROUGHT BACK ONE WATER WHEN TWO CUPS WERE EMPTY. This was one of the worst Cotton patches ever. But although good food. Side note: Bathrooms need to be cleaned. read more

Today I went to Cotton Patch with my friend and had Katie as my server. She is so friendly and helped us in all the ways we needed. Her southern accent really made us feel like we were getting that home cooked meal! Great southern atmosphere, we will be back. Make sure you ask for Katie, she is just a shining star. I can tell she is a Swiftie because Taylor Swift came on and she sang the whole song! read more

I had ordered online a order. It was ready on-time and the food was prepared the way I ordered it. The staff was very polite courteous and very efficient. I would go there again. read more

Although the service was good, this particular Cotton Patch has changed. Portions are EXTREMELY small. The side veggies are barely 1/2 cup size. Whether is is a salad or a pork chop dinner....you're likely to leave hungry. Obviously don't recommend. read more

It was great and quick service but the chicken fried steak breading was strange tasting and wouldn't stay on the steak and the steak was tough read more

Cotton Patch is one of my go to restaurants when I just don't want cook. My husband loves the chicken fried steak and I love there grilled seafood. We mostly order take out but have dined inside. Our experience inside was wonderful. Great staff! read more

This is an older Cotton Patch Cafe in much need of updating! Word is, the place will be demolished and rebuilt in 2019.......! My wife and I ate there after early voting in late October. The place was quite empty and likely because of the time of day being mid-afternoon. I ordered the "famous" Chicken Fried Steak with jalapeño gravy, with the gravy being the best part of my meal! The CFS was overcooked and I had to cut through the large amount of batter to get to the overcooked steak about 3/4" inside! Not good! The wife ordered a steak, baked potato, and a salad. The sirloin was thin and overcooked, her baked potato was cold, but her salad was excellent! The rolls and butter were great! Our Waiter was quite attentive to our table and always kept our drinks topped off. We will likely not return to this location until some of these issues are addressed.. read more

Food was over cooked, bad quality, bad taste, worst chicken fried chicken and broccoli casserole ever, the service was fair, the server spent more time with someone in the lobby chatting while we wait for bread and refills. Do not recommend for food and service. read more

Needed a pick me up so I stopped in at the Cotton Patch in Nacogdoches for a cup of coffee and thier delicious Peach Cobbler and it was excellent, our waiter Nick was outstanding and just makes you feel at home, he is such a great asset to this restaurant just makes you keep coming back. Thank you Cotton Patch and Nick for the excellent service. read more

Ordered new Sunday special of Beef Tips over mashed potatoes. For 3 specials (no drinks or anything else), the cost was $42. They need to change the name to "2 helpings of mashed potatoes with gravy". The amount of "beef" was very negligible. Each portion had one mushroom. I am not exaggerating when I say that I had one hunk of beef the size of a sugar cube and a few chippings. For $13 a portion! Unbelievable. I understand the economy stinks and gas is at an all time high. But my money is also tight! And $13 for mashed potatoes with beef gravy is totally unacceptable! read more

I went in for a quick lunch. CP food is always delicious and the female manager is crackerjack!! However, the new, young waitstaff leaves a little to be desired. I ordered a "deconstructed" patty MELT. I even explained that I wanted it prepared, just separate from the bread. When it was served, it was literally a patty, 2 slices of cold white cheese next to it on the plate and a dish of grilled onions! Where was the MELT to this patty melt??? Also, my side item was a Caesar salad. This arrived AFTER the plate of ingredients for my patty melt was put in front of me because the waiter had "forgotten" what "green stuff" I had ordered. And the dressing tasted like it had pickle juice in it. GROSS read more

Wonderful food. Gorditas were large and tasty. Menudo was very good without the hominy filler! Kids meals were very generous servings. Will definitely be back. read more

I got a chips, queso and hot sauce to go. Service was quick and friendly.My issue was that the to go container that held the queso was barely half full. The sauce was a tad sweet for me and the queso was ok. Doubt I will try them again. Unacceptable for the price. read more

Cotton Patch Cafe - Queso to go, barely half full. Untouched in the car. - American Near Me - Nacogdoches, Texas

Good food! Great service! Enjoyed my experience. I don't really have much else to say but yelp is making me continue to write to post this review. Get some cornbread...the best! read more

If you like food DON'T go here. Everything was undercooked and had I not ordered takeout I would have sent it ALL back. Horrible experience

Worst place ever. Waitstaff yet looking very busy, saw nothing getting done. People sat down after us and got food before us. After 15 minutes waiting after ordering, we were informed that they were out of baked potatoes at 6:30pm? Replaced with mash potatoes the food was brought out luke warm and NO POTATOES AT ALL. A piece of meat and a small bowl of green beans. Had to send my salad back due to a special request that they could not even get right. By the time I got my salad my husband had already eaten what little he got. Manager not even concerned about the problems and seemed frazzled. read more

Visiting Nacogdoches! Stopped in to eat here with hubby! First off the food came out literally in 3 minutes!!! Dont let that fool you! Everything tasted great, food was hot and exactly what and how we ordered it! Will definitely come here again!!! read more

Cotton Patch Cafe - American Near Me - Nacogdoches, Texas

In love with this place. A friend and I are visiting from out of state and I never wanna leave because of this restaurant. Plus the staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

When I wife and I walked in we saw a pot of coffee and ask if it was fresh. Our Waitress said that she would make another one. We looked at the menu and there's no prices on most of the Items. When she brought the coffee out it was cold. My wife and I decided that we didn't want to stay there and drink cold coffee! read more

We ate here after Church and we're so blessed to have Breanna as our server. She is so efficient, checked in often but not to disturb us. Great personality and truly enhances our dining experience. Must have a great manager to have such an awesome server. Food was great as always.. chicken fried steak, corn and my favorite squash casserole! read more

Ok, not going to lie here...I went here because I heard a commercial on the radio for their deep fried bacon...I know, I know...I could probably hear my arteries hardening while I ate this delectable delight...but I ordered some anyway...and...it was awesome. All of our food was excellent, and the service was very friendly. read more

Good ol homestyle cookin! Good selection of items on their menu. Very friendly staff, fast service, and value priced. What more can you ask for? If you're ever in Nacogdoches, stop by the original Cotton Patch Cafe and get seated in Ally's section. She's very friendly and has a great smile. read more

Cotton Patch Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Nacogdoches, Texas

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Greetings Consumers, Went to the Nacogdoches,TX location today after spotting the sign saying Beef Tips and Rice.The order was placed To Go with Katie, and after receiving the container opening it the food looked like a wet sloppy mess (Nasty)!!.Then I spotted a sticker on the bag that said, Your order has been Quality Checked!!! SOMEBODY NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE read more