Comfort food…read more Service and atmosphere: We received good service throughout the stay. The restaurant looks cool and has old school vibe. Food: Their menu offers breakfast and lunch staples. I tried an omelette which you can build yourself. It came out pretty fast and tasted good. Side of salsa helped by adding extra flavour. Chicken fried chicken was moist and had good amount of crunchy texture. Many items are on the fried side. Pricing: $$ - standard prices for breakfast and lunch options.

Honestly the scrambled eggs were better at MCDs. Here they…read morewere basically a fried egg chopped up. For a truly good scrambled egg they should be light and fluffy, would give the ones here a solid 1. Biscuit and gravy a solid 5. Gravy could have been more creamy. Bacon a 10. Service was good though 8. I thought about ordering eggs Benedict and that may have been a better choice. Maybe next time although that us a 50 50 that I would return

The Friar is a great eatery at Sherwood Forest Faire. While you can't just simply drive up to eat…read morethere, as this inside the Faire, you can enjoy their faire food. They do have a delectable specialty dish you should ask if they have available -- their Queso cheese fries. This dish was accidentally invented when they ran out of normal cheese at VikingFest and used Queso instead of the normal boring cheese for cheese fries. It is an outstanding improvement over all other known cheese fries known to man. So good they are life changing. That's right, having a mid life crisis? Order the queso fries. Going thru a messy divorce? Order the queso fries? Dying of cancer? Order the queso fries. While your milage may vary, and the Fat Friar can't fix all your problems, you at least can face the world over a tasty meal.

A Hidden Gem That Literally Means Farm-to-Fork!…read more The Farmhouse in Paige is the literal definition of farm-to-fork--and absolutely worth getting off the beaten path for! On the drive out, we kept looking around and joking, "Are we actually about to go eat at someone's farmhouse?" But once we arrived, we were so glad we made the trip. The place is clean, cute, cozy, and has that genuine small-town Texas feel you just can't manufacture. Our boys got the chicken strips, my husband had the Philly cheesesteak, and I ordered the chicken-fried steak. Everything was delicious! They also have board games available to play while you wait, which was such a cute touch. We ended up playing Candy Land with the boys while waiting for our food, and honestly, that made the experience even more memorable. One thing worth mentioning: this is a mom-and-pop shop, not a big chain restaurant. Come with a little patience and enjoy the experience. The staff is taking care of everyone, the food is being made with care, and good food is worth waiting for. We were a little sad that we didn't get to try more of the sweet treats because several had already sold out--which, considering how good the ones we did get were, makes perfect sense. In fact, the desserts were apparently so good that we completely forgot we were supposed to take pictures before we ate them. We will DEFINITELY be back, and next time we're coming for breakfast! If you're willing to take a drive off the beaten path for a locally owned, true farm-to-fork experience, The Farmhouse is absolutely worth the trip.

I'm not sure if the day we went was a one off this past week, we went on Friday July 3rd, but…read morealmost everything we ordered had something wrong with it :( maybe the cook just wasn't on top of their game? Service was good, but food was not good this time around... Our onions rings weren't rings, they were pieces cut in half, my hamburger steak was burnt and topped with a light gravy, not the same gravy that I had previously(ordered this for my last visit so I could tell the difference and also have a picture), my husbands farmhouse cheesesteak was wayyyyy too salty, he said it was like biting into a salt rock, he never spits his food out, but this time he did...I wanted to see for myself so I went ahead and tried it as soon as the meat touched my tongue I could taste the salt, it was way over salted!! And our chips for our spinach and artichoke dip were burnt! The kids food turned out ok, they said they didn't taste anything in the Mac and cheese so it was ok to sprinkle a dash of salt on there. Our server Christina was helpful and more than apologetic, and was able to have them remake my hamburger steak, she said something looked off about the gravy, we both agreed and it looks light and like the gravy for the country fried steak... she tried to compensate for the food quality with a sweets item- we chose a slice of chocolate cake which was such a nice gesture. We enjoy coming here, especially considering it's a drive away from us, but we couldn't help but notice that this was the first time we didn't see the owner on the property or premises, don't know if that has anything to do with it and him watching the food come out properly.. but maybe next time we'll call ahead to see if he'll be in before we decide to dine in.. I hope they can improve, like I said maybe just a one off day...

Great soul food and cajun. We tried the karoke night menu: gumbo, red beans & rice, macaroni &…read morecheese balls, boudin egg rolls, chicken fingers. All good! (It was dimly lit for extended hours karaoke night so my photos may look washed out, sorry.) They had dessert too but we were too full. Casual with family friendly attentive service. Unique, genuine mom & pop shop. Full restaurant with a quirk of being connected to a convience store.

We're spending the summer in McDade for a work assignment, and after working all day in the HOT…read moreTexas sun... who's cooking? Not us. Let's start with the basics... Easy to find. Plenty of parking. Cool little atmosphere. Now here's the plot twist... It's attached to a gas station. Before you clutch your pearls and drive on by... DON'T. Some of the best food comes from places your GPS forgot to brag about. The menu is HUGE, and they even had a daily special posted. Our table tackled: Tortilla Burger (whatever the official name is... I'd order it again!) Philly Cheesesteak & Fries Shrimp Po' Boy Orleans Pasta Fried Mac & Cheese Balls Everything came out hot, fresh, and in portions big enough to make tomorrow's lunch jealous. Now... let's talk onion rings. LORT. Hand-breaded. Golden. Crunchy. And about the size of a toddler's bracelet. Order them. Just trust me. The shrimp on the Po' Boy? Big, juicy, perfectly cooked, and definitely hand-breaded--not those little frozen shrimp trying to fool anybody. A few more reasons we'll be back: Breakfast served ALL DAY. BYOB. Karaoke nights (check the sign inside for dates). ‍‍‍ Plenty of room for large groups. And a special shout-out to our sweet server, Nicole. She was attentive, kind, and one of those people who genuinely enjoys taking care of her customers. She absolutely made our visit even better. TW'S REAL PANTS RATING: -- 5 out of 5 Real Pants As a full-time camper and proud naturist... I don't put on real pants for just anybody. This place earned 'em. We'll definitely be back.

My wife and I had lunch today at Stem & Stone in Bastrop, Texas and you should go out of your way…read moreto give it a try! My wife had a Greek salad and I had a shredded pork sandwich with fries. We had a super cool server whose name is Janae. She was really attentive, friendly, and helpful, which made our visit even more pleasant. We were impressed by the number and range of menu options. The restaurant is relatively new, having opened in 2020 just before they (and we) were slammed by Covid 19. They also have a very nice bar, but I was driving today so I stuck with iced tea. :-) I hope you will visit Stem & Stone yourself. You'll be grateful to me for suggesting it.

Hadn't been in a while but decided to stop by Saturday for lunch with my family. Service was great,…read morefriendly and attentive. We all ordered different sandwiches, burgers and a salad and everyone was very happy either their meals. The salad was large and packed full of ingredients which is always appreciated. The burger was large and juicy and my son throughly enjoyed it. They were a little light on the fries as a side though. Overall, very happy with our food, prices and service and can't wait to go back and try their Sunday brunch.

Small local cafe and honestly some of the best migas I've ever had. Will definitely be back. Heads…read moreup they close at 2 pm.

The menu is tacos for breakfast style but you can get normal breakfast too. The inside is run down…read morebut the service was great and friendly and the food was hot and tasty.

Best thing in smithville. Everyone is always so grateful and happy to serve customers…read more Best breakfast Always get the waffle board so delicious

This is an amazing place w a cause to help others .The food is amazing and large portions. When…read moreyou see a place where the line is out the door something good going on.order get food donate money ,cash only .The money goes to rent housing,meals and making in difference in health and recovery and saving lives .

Love! Deliciously fresh food, friendly staff, cute lil spot. My husband and I always stop here when…read morepassing through Bastrop and it's always worth it

Healthy options, great -tasting breakfast with coffee and matcha…read more Service-style was quick and easy, and has clean place. It has tables outside where you can enjoy a quiet breakfast.

I enjoyed a late lunch with friends at Plowman's Kitchen on a recent Wednesday. We had a great…read moreexperience. This family-owned restaurant is located in the former band hall of Taylor Jr High School, built in the 1950s. The band theme's presence throughout the restaurant is a nice touch, and not at all kitschy. There are breakfast, lunch, and dinner sections on the menu, but it seems like all are available at any one time. Pricing is reasonable. There is also a dessert case with a tempting selection of homemade pies. We were seated immediately on arrival, and service was excellent from start to finish. We ordered lunch and dinner selections. Items in the lunch section of the menu come with one side, anything from fries to fried okra, mashed potatoes to fruit. Dinner selections include 2 sides. There are also daily specials every day. They were out of the Wednesday special, lasagna, by the time we got there. We all enjoyed the food. I had shrimp tacos and a side of seasoned fries. They were nicely presented and tasted great. The dressing, made with Sriracha, was not spicy. The shrimp were perfectly cooked. After lunch, my friends shared a piece of homemade pie they said was really good. They are regular patrons of Plowman's, but this was my first visit. The menu has a great choice of items I'd love to try in the future. This means I'll be back for sure!

TLDR: Restaurant in an old high school band hall that delivers on nostalgic vibes but falls short…read moreon food. The fried green tomatoes are great here but for me, almost everything else was a disappointment. Not as kid-friendly as you'd expect. It pains me to leave such a low rating (and I rarely do) but this was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've had in a while. And it didn't have to be that way so hopefully my review can grab someone's attention. This place has so much potential because it's in such a cool location -- the band hall of an old high school (fun decor and cool nostalgic vibes). I had really high hopes for this restaurant but it let me down. Here's what went wrong. THE FOOD: First and foremost, the food was disappointing... except for their vegetable appetizers. The fried green tomatoes were fantastic. Nailed it in terms of texture and flavor. My husband and I were both surprised by how good they were. Their Brussels sprouts appetizer was really good as well. After that, it was all downhill. I had the Mom's Meatloaf with two sides: Cowboy Caviar and green beans. The meatloaf wasn't bad but it wasn't exactly a loaf -- it was like meatballs connected together? I didn't taste the bacon in the tomato sauce and the portion felt tiny -- same size as the sides. The sides were a real letdown. The green beans tasted like they came straight from a Jolly Green Giant can. The Cowboy Caviar (which I usually love) was so bland. It was like they just poured beans and corn and pepper and onion in and that's it. I didn't taste any seasoning. Cowboy Caviar needs to have that zing (many simple recipes use Italian salad dressing). Moving onto my husband's dish which was probably the worst part. His tomato soup tasted like marinara sauce but we were hoping the filet mignon would deliver. It was simply not good. It wasn't as tender as filet mignon needs to be -- it was chewy. It did seem to be cooked as requested (medium rare) but it didn't taste good and seemed flavorless -- almost as if the meat was poor quality. Now, I know that filet mignon is a much more mild tasting cut and less flavorful than a ribeye for instance, but still, something felt very off with this steak. Neither of us enjoyed it and that's a bummer (especially at that price point). KIDS: Usually restaurants like this one are more kid-friendly so I was a bit surprised. Our kids are 3.5YO and 2YO. They brought a booster for my youngest. It had no straps at all (which I'm not even complaining about because those straps are broken at literally every restaurant). We were in a booth so it worked okay mostly. What I'm unhappy about is the lack of coloring options and kids menus. We were not brought any crayons and coloring paper upon seating so we inquired. The waitress said she'd look and ended up coming back with crayons and some paper placemats to doodle on? I respect the ingenuity but I was confused. They have crayons on hand but they don't offer them to the kids? What's the deal with that? They didn't have a kids menu printed anywhere and the waitress just told us the offerings out loud. So is there an official kids menu or not? I'd like to be able to see the prices as well. Also a bit perplexing. We went ahead and ordered one grilled cheese for the kids to share and I'm glad because it was big but also not very good. The bread was too dense so it was more of a bread sandwich. My kids weren't that into it. Almost forgot -- the fries that came with the grilled cheese were actually very good (got to give credit where it's due). TIME: Our food took forever. It wasn't a fun wait -- the kids were getting super restless. The waitress stopped by a couple times to tell us that "our food is just around the corner." Even though it ended up being untrue -- I appreciate her checking in.

This is my go to bagel spot here in ATX. I've tried a couple of places but their bagels are just…read morebread with glory holes. Nervous Charlies has the right chew and bite that you'd expect for a NYC style bagel. The center is soft and chewy and the outside has the beautiful crust. They have classic pork roll(taylor ham), egg and cheese with SPK that I would get as a child. In terms of service, the bagels come out fast and fresh. I usually do online order pick up but I've dined in a couple times. They have adequate seating and restrooms that are well maintained. Outdoor seating is ok since you are in a sectioned off area of the parking lot. But that's whatevers... you're not coming here because you like sitting in a parking lot, you at Nervous Charlie's to grab an excellent bagel. Protip: Online ordering is fast and easy. You can even order online and eat your bagel at the store

Honestly, think this place is overhyped. I don't like their bagel texture much, it feels dry and…read morecrumby almost? They also run out so quickly on weekends. Don't bother going past 11 pm honestly unless you want a plain bagel. Service also takes way longer than most bagel shops do. I once waited like 45 minutes for a bagel with schmear