1836 Café in Bells, TX is a true hidden gem and worth every stop. From the moment I walked up to…read morethe door, the smell alone let me know I was in for something special. Inside, the atmosphere is small-town comfort at its best -- casual, welcoming, and the kind of place that instantly makes you feel at home. I ordered the Chicken Bennie, and it was absolutely outstanding. A homemade biscuit served as the base, soft and fluffy on the inside with just the right touch of crisp on the outside. On top of that came perfectly fried chicken tenders, a runny egg that tied everything together, and a generous pour of rich, savory sausage gravy. It all came with a side of crispy fried potatoes that were cooked just right -- golden and flavorful without being greasy. Every bite was pure comfort food perfection. The coffee was smooth and satisfying, the kind that pairs perfectly with a hearty breakfast. Service was excellent as well -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell the staff really cares about their customers and their food. Overall, 1836 Café is exactly what you hope to find in a small-town spot: great food, great people, and an atmosphere that keeps you wanting to come back. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend it to anyone passing through or nearby.

Saw a post on FB about 1836 Cafe, so my DIL & I decided on a breakfast roadtrip... what a wonderful…read moredecision. 1836 Cafe is everything you imagine if the words "hole in a wall greasy spoon" are used. Small interior offering 4 tables and a line up of bar stools. The kitchen and pantry are fully exposed. We were greeted by a gent opening the door for us and friendly hellos! The menu provides a wide selection of country fair with twists on cosmopolitan selections (the country bennie is a must). No pre-cut fries on site,! Everything looked and tastes freshly prepared. Will definitely make the trek again!

Great place to eat... Hope they don't sell it. Great mom and…read morepop breakfast and lunch sit down spot. Been there for years. Over the years they have managed through lots of new competition. Their service is top knotch and the people are always kind. Highly recommend!

Food tasted great and was all made fresh. Biscuits tasted good but I had to cut them with a knife…read more My guess is they make them early in the morning and serve all day. I was in at 1100 am on a weekday. Omelette was good and had real food nothing fake. I would recommend Moms Cafe.

Our first visit to the VA hospital and this place was recommended by a fellow veteran. It's…read moredefinitely a "Greasy spoon" atmosphere but the food speaks for itself!!Very friendly staff kept refreshing our iced tea & checking on us often. We came for a late lunch so the place was almost empty but the food was very good and plentiful! The catfish was very flaky and battered perfectly, and the shrimp were big and tasty too! Can't wait to try breakfast and dessert next time!

It's an old place that's been there since the 70s. Couple burger places first then they took it…read moreover. Home cooking is king there, the best breakfast in Bonham. Good service and big portions . Chicken fried steak , and chicken, best old school burger , I could go on. Great place to eat.

I really love this country/quaint off-the-beaten-path cafe! Don't be in a hurry because you will…read moremeet someone and will have one of the best conversations of your life. I wish I was lying about that, but Everytime I go in it happens, and everytime I recommed this place to someone, it happens. ANd the food is southern through and through...delish!

Food was mediocre overall. I ordered the steak fingers, which tasted like frozen bulk items. The…read moregravy was the same institutional-style gravy you get everywhere. Fries were decent. My wife had the fried bologna sandwich and said it was just okay. The restaurant itself was very loud. Some of the staff were yelling across the room to talk to patrons, which made it hard to hear people at our own table. On a positive note, the hamburgers looked good. That's probably what I'd try if I went back.

Everything to go? They have seating but you eat out of styrofoam. Food ok. I guess when I read…read more"cafe" I expect different.

Service was great, sandwiches were the best! The breakfast tacos were made with love. It was…read moreperfect.

I have eaten here 4 times. The first experience was great. The steak was perfect along with…read moreeverything else except the water which was tap water. Started going downhill from there. My last experience I ordered a rib eye. OMG. I was served a piece of grizzle. I had a sharp knife that couldn't cut through it. I needed a chain saw. I was done with that steak. Any one star chef could tell this wasn't to eat. It was strictly for the garbage. They brought a better piece. I was exhausted. I really think they changed chefs and got 'a want to be' with no experience. This person came out to retrieve my sorry piece of fat and grizzle he served me and had absolutely nothing to say. No apologies at all even though I almost choked to death. The chips and pace salsa are good.

We tried it again for the second time; there will not be a 3rd. We really want to support local…read moreestablishments, but this one is off our list for good. We were really wanting a good steak; didn't want to drive to Sherman or Gainesville with storms coming, so thought we would try again. What they got right. Blue Cheese dressing was good and thick and the salad large for a dinner salad. Seasoning on the rib eye steaks were very good and they were cooked to medium for me and medium rare for my husband. The cheesy potatoes were pretty good and husband's baked potato was fine (hard to screw up a baked potato). What was wrong. 1) Green beans tasted literally like they had been dumped out of a can and some commercial bacon bits thrown in and this is after we asked was there bacon in them. We expected real bacon, not bacon bits. No other seasonings could be tasted. 2) Rib Eye Steaks: My rib eye was ok, a little tough and gristly - I could eat it with a lot of chewing. Husband's was nothing but fat and gristle (see photo) - over a 1/3 was left on the plate because it was not edible. It is obvious that the steak is not a prime grade, but commercial grade or less. 3) We were also surprised that no rolls, toast or any type of bread was served with our meal. Their response was "we only serve with the BBQ". Guess this is an area where they cut back. I find it very hard to recommend this place for anything, especially with our first experience with the BBQ being so bad and now with the expensive steaks.

One of the best breakfast places in Grayson County! The food is so good! I got the pancakes both…read moretimes I went and the cinnamon roll pancakes are amazing and perfectly soft and a lil crispy and the Oreo one are perfect for desert and for a sugar over load. The service is amazing and fast and the waitress is very kind! Ambience is calm and not crowded

Sweetberrys Restaurant has absolutely the finest Chile I've ever had. Been Going here now for 2…read moreyear's.

Finally! Bonham got a good place to eat breakfast!…read more I ordered the Texas Classic breakfast and opted for bacon and biscuit with it. The bacon is a good, quality bacon and was cooked to perfection. The hash browns were cooked exactly how I like them...crispy. my eggs were cooked exactly like I ordered them. Now let's talk about that biscuit. Yes, it is worthy of its own paragraph. It is homemade, and so delicious. Yum! Hubs ordered the ham and cheese omelet with a side of fruit (he's on some new diet kick). He said it was very flavorful with lots of cheese. His fruit was very fresh. As an after thought, I ordered the sourdough toast just to try it. So good! So buttery. It is hard to choose between the toast and biscuit. Both are winners. I cannot wait to come back here for lunch or dinner! I glanced at their menu, and their prices are super reasonable. The service was super friendly and attentive. I am a suckered for rustic café decor, and this one is very charming. They have a really cool painting. I took a photo. Another after thought...hubs saw pumpkin lattes, so he ordered one to go. I am not usually a latte person, but I am an "everything pumpkin" person. Well, now I may become a latte person, too. Excellent!

We were passing through Bonham, so I jumped on yelp to find something good to eat & came across…read morethis place. Although they didn't have a bunch of reviews, the ones they did have were good - so we decided to give them a try. Walked in around noon on a Friday to an empty restaurant, that's usually not a good sign. Our server looked like she'd just rolled out of bed but at least she was there I suppose. There was also a young school aged girl sitting in a booth who was semi watching a little toddler (employees children I assume)? We had to listen to Miss Rachel sing Old McDonald & the toddler running around being loud. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. They had good tea, I will give them that. It's a nice place, it was clean & conveniently located downtown near other businesses - which is why I couldn't understand why they weren't busy. I guess the locals might know something I don't. We were the only ones there the entire time. I know good help is hard to find these days, so you may have to settle for what you can get, but your employees can also make or break you as well. First impressions are everything, and although we were just passing through, I don't think I'd go back.