As we needed to find a somewhat midway point between Princeton and Magnolia, Texas we chose Ennis and found Fern in the Wild. What an absolute GEM of a find! Darling gift shop curated with all the it-girl things, the most creative coffee and tea menu I've ever seen and seriously y'all - seriously the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Was sad they had ran out of the homemade pea ravioli as that sounded so good - so settled on a chicken Cesar salad with their hydroponic grown lettuce - only comment regarding this salad was with such beautiful lettuce let it shine and ease up on the dressing We'll be back for the blue bonnet festival! read more

All I can say is WOW! This may be the best restaurant in Ennis. My husband ordered the steak sandwich, and the moment he took the first bite, his eyes lit up. I had the carbonara, and honestly, it was almost too pretty to eat. The service was a little slow, but it actually gave us time to soak in the atmosphere and admire how beautiful the restaurant is inside. The vibe? Absolutely check. The cocktails were not our favorite, but that definitely won't stop us from coming back to try other drinks on the menu. What makes this place even more special is that it's a true mom-and-pop restaurant sourcing food locally. You really can't beat that. Supporting local while getting an amazing meal is always a win. read more

Another visit and they didnt disappoint. We had a reservation for 10 people and they table was ready when we got there. Mallory did great taking care of us! read more

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Great atmosphere, very eclectic fun decor with a shop in the same building, food and staff are helpful, friendly and attentive! Food is tasteful and unique! read more

Fern In The Wild - Walnut bread with chipotle chicken salad, amazing! A mimosa is always nice as well! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

Glad we didn't stop a few towns before, and instead read about this gem in Ennis. Beautiful inside with a great store as a shared space. Quiet, we went for a late lunch, service was very pleasant and prompt. I had the spicy BLT and it was one of a kind. Side salad to accompany was light and perfect for it. My bf had the chicken salad and enjoyed it with the house chips. The drinks were unique! read more

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The Fern was very good! The staff was excellent, even going the extra mile to accommodate our party of 8 within minutes. The food as well was locally sourced and delicious. The atmosphere was inviting and homey. Excellent time. read more

Fern In The Wild - Happy in The Fern! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

Driving from Houston to Dallas we needed a break with the kids. Great food. Salads, salmon, grits. Top it off, cute shop and a specialty coffees to go (can't say no to cold foam). read more

Beautiful Restaurant that also has the cutest shop inside. I went here with a group of girls and the food and service were really great. I got a spicy Bloody Mary and a spicy Huevos Ranchero Breakfast. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Offering fantastic food, farm to table, the staff is always very warm and welcoming. There's a cozy cocktail lounge upstairs with a separate, equally fabulous, small-bites menu. We go out of our way to dine here and enjoy the staff and regulars. They are honest in the boutique gift shop too, and brought our $50 bill back to us we dropped on the floor! Great place to stop in and take it slow after buzzing up and down the interstate too long. read more

I love this very healthy eating, beautifully laid back but cozy sophisticated eclectic atmosphere restaurant. I visit only this spot when I come to my daughter's house in Ennis TX. The costumer service is always kind, considerate and accommodating without you asking for it. That really genuinely down home southern hospitality like no where else. So, next door or to your right, is there best seasonal boutique with specialty items getting jewelry to candles to clothing to household goods. I'm so glad I found this place when I was looking for healthy food places nearby. Highly recommended for brunch, lunch and dinner or just looking for a Great find to take back home. read more

I ordered the Steak Sandwich, mid rare, because that's how you ask meat to tell the truth. And it did. Pink and honest in the middle, warm and willing, bread holding it all together like a good road holding a long drive. Nothing flashy, nothing trying too hard just flavor that knew where it came from and didn't apologize. The arugula salad came sharp and clean, green with intent, that bitter edge that wakes you up a little and reminds you you're still alive. It wasn't there to impress you. It was there to balance things out, like a deep breath between sentences. I drank Earl Grey tea, steam rising slow, bergamot drifting up like memory, like train smoke somewhere far off. It felt right. The kind of tea you drink when you're not rushing anywhere, when the world can spin without you for a moment and that's okay. Fern in the Wild isn't trying to reinvent eating. It's doing something better. It's paying attention. To ingredients. To pace. To the quiet pleasure of a meal done right. I left feeling fed in more ways than one--like I'd stopped long enough to hear myself think. That's rare. That's worth something. I'll be back. read more

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Excellent customer service. Coffee was wonderful and the food was great. Ask for Eric as your waiter. He's very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Perfect place to go for a nice brunch or lunch. read more

Fern In The Wild - I had the Avocado Toast, the Tomato and grill cheese i was delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

Came through the town to adopt a puppy and stopped here randomly to meet a friend, literally best steak sandwich i've ever had. Literally stopped me in my tracks. Dear Lord it was good. Brittany recommended it and it made the world of difference. She kept out glasses full of water, kept us engaged, and met all of our dining needs. read more

We ate here with a group of 5. We were seated right away. The waiter was busy but attentive. I tried the Sweet and Spicy BLT. It was very good. Not super spicy. The house chips were great as well. All the cocktails we tried got a thumbs up as well. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Wicked Cute!! What a gem! A certain downtown necessity to hang and dine at. It was very refreshing to find such a quality restaurant with character, in a small town. Loved the wallpaper and thought it so adorable they having a "market" shopping side to the space. It was a large group business dinner, so I apologize in holding off my Yelp propensity and having no pictures. The food for all was great! For a table of 10 all appetizers and entrees came out timely. The apps were the stars! The fries, brussel sprouts and hummus we all COULD NOT stop eating! I ordered the Fern Bowl. Clean, healthy and left me satisfied, not full. My critique of this dish would be to have the vegetable chopped larger. I wanted to really chew through something! lol Most of us cleaned our plates and commented on enjoyment. Cocktail menu was nice, but drinks were sweet and weak. Pricing is exceptionally well thought for the quality. Well done, a special spot to see! Fern In the Wild flowers for Ennis! read more

The food was fresh and excellent variety Service was attentive and helpful There is an awesome boutique for browsing, well stocked bar and its bright and quiet for family, office or even a business meeting. read more

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Phenomenal place!!! It's centered beautiful in downtown Ennis! From the exterior, to the interior, food, drinks, staff and boutique located inside... they have knocked it out of the park!! Erick waited on us today and he was absolutely!! He knew the menu from top to bottom and was so accommodating and attentive to our large group! The food was top notch, so fresh and flavorful!! I can't say a single thing that could've been improved on. We will be back to Ennis again just to stop in the Fern in the Wild! read more

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We stopped by the bluebonnet festival in our way to a woman's retreat. We paid to go into some sort of nice farmers market type of festival in downtown Ennis. We decided to eat lunch here. I got the fern bowl. It was a healthy bowl with brown rice, carrots, mushrooms, arugula, and a few other things. It tasted really good! It was creamy and savory! I really loved that this restaurant had multiple vegetarian options. Since it's a small town, it was a little nervous that I wouldn't find anything, but there were multiple things to choose from on this menu. My friend got the BLT sandwich and she liked hers as well. I tried some of her potato chips and they were freshly made from scratch. I would recommend this place to others that are coming to visit the small city. We had fun here! The waitress was also really sweet! read more

Fern In The Wild - Fern bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

This little cute spot is in downtown Ennis. I've never actually explore Ennis much but we found this little cute spot & decided to try it out. As soon as we walked in they welcomed us in & we sat down. They were very attentive & brought our food within 10 mins of ordering it. The only thing that I personally didn't like was that my meat wasn't cooked all the way & she clearly asked if I wanted it with a little pink & I said no. I told her I wanted it well done. Well, my friend & I got the same thing & they both looked with little pink. But besides that it was a nice experience. The fries cost extra $11 dollars & sandwich was $16. Our tab was about $50 with no tip. The tip was extra extra. According to my friend's experience she said she gives it a 3 out 5 stars as well because, The food LOOKED good. But I felt like it was missing something. Also the vibe is brunch with older people vibes. Why did we go there with our loud babies? read more

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Just tried this place for the first time and it was so good! I got the house fries and the bluebonnet latte and my fiancé got the parfait and all were 10/10 no critiques. The server was fast and told us all the food was farm to table. It's a cute little place that's got good vibes, great decor, and comfy seating. I would gladly go back again to try more of their food! read more

Took my office manager here yesterday for lunch. Been here once before but for brunch. Really enjoyed it then but this time around not so much. Stood at the hostess stand for a while before someone acknowledged us. Our table service was friendly but the attentiveness was lacking considerably. We ordered Brussels Sprouts, the burger and the chicken sandwich. The sprouts were roasted wonderfully but no distinctive flavor. The burger was average and came with a funky sauce that was more like a remoulade for seafood. The chicken sandwich was the big disappointment. Thin. Dry. No real flavor other than the char on the outer crust. The homemade potato chips were good but could have been much better with say a truffle oil and Parmesan flakes. Ambience was good. One side was a store the other was a restaurant. Behind the bar were two men that looked like possible owners. One with an eye patch and the other looked like he came in from working in the yard. Not really pleasing to the eyes. Not bad experience but just average. read more

Fern In The Wild - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

Stopped by here from a recommendation and it was a nice looking place, great looking but, a bit stuffy. Not sure what vibe they are going for old town, upscale restraunt...hard to tell. Service was a bit off but, they did have a couple of big parties going so I will give that, it is what it is. Food on the other hand was pretentious and overpriced for what you get. Its a burger people not the gold encrusted mona lisa, mine was dry and lacked in flavor.....for a small town vibe? I would suggest a different recipe for the meat to get the flavor profile up...and I dont mean make it more spicy....everything dosent need to set my mouth on fire. It was an ok place kind of MEH but, your experience might be different than ours. It was very out of the way and we only stopped by as we were headding out of Dallas. read more

An awesome experience at this cozy restaurant. Associates were very friendly and helpful. The sandwich was so tasty. The dip was very flavorful and the bread was toasted to perfection!! And the latte was so good, I had to get one to-go. read more

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My favorite stop on the way to Dallas. Food is great, atmosphere is great and the staff are always polite

Had huevos rancheros and an orange and ginger mocktail. Both were tasty and presented well. The restaurant is an updated building with a small store stacked, just off the main road through Ennis. Good experience for just passing through. It was worth the time to get off of I-45 and away from fast food. read more

I love this little gem. I went on a weekday for breakfast and the staff were so sweet and friendly! The coffee was excellent - I only got black coffee, but the flavored options looked SOO delicious! Even though it was a smaller breakfast menu, I still had a hard time picking because the options all looked amazing. The avocado toast was BIG and so fresh/tasty. For a place as affordable and approachable as this, it felt very high-end cutesy. read more

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DO NOT PASS THIS UP! This place absolutely nails everything Food: I had the BURRATA for an appetizer. Let me tell you, it was out of this world. The peaches mixed in, brought out incredible flavors. It's an absolute must have. Waygu Steak Sandwich: This has a superb flavor profile. Cautious if you are not a fan of truffle, it is very distinct in this dish. I would definitely eat again. Ambiance: it's got a very cute boutique attached to it, the lighting is perfect, and very very well decorated l. Service: I had Jessica (manager I believe) and she was great, and very informative. The atmosphere created amongst employees was pleasant to witness. This place is awesome and I 10 out of 10 will be back! read more

I absolutely love the way you don't have to get a table to get coffee, the food is really good, it is just a really calm experience place, there is a shop on one side.The service is ok too . read more

This place is awesome! It's so eclectic and yet really comfortable and relaxing. I wish I lived a little closer to it.

First visit and it was a delight. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Very clean. Carly was a very friendly, welcoming, and attentive server. Knowledgeable about every menu item we asked about. The Caesar was fresh and tasty. The Fern Bowl with shrimp was filling and delicious. The Shrimp Risotto was a seasonal special and should definitely be on the menu - so good! They source locally . Parker the pastry chef does an amazing 4-layer chocolate cake complete with fresh chocolate ganache. He wasn't our server but it was obvious the service is consistent with all the servers there. Well stocked bar and the bartender appeared to take his time with every bev he mixed. Boutique attached - a little pricey but really nice merch. We'll be back soon! read more

Fern In The Wild - 4-layer Chocolate Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

I've been here twice for lunch and really enjoyed everything. I look forward to future coffee mornings, happy hours and dinners. The restaurant is in an old brick building right downtown. Parking on Main wasn't available but there were plenty of spots right near the entrance to the restaurant on the side street. The nearby landscaping done by the city is lovely. Russian sage & Vitex made the walk from the car pleasant. You get a very "nice neighborhood" vibe if you're coming from out of town. Inside feels like you've walked into an Anthropologie store. Elegant and charming, brick, wood, matte gold, well designed lighting and nice upholstery made the area relaxed and appealing. It's the kind of place that makes me want to redecorate my home. There is a beautiful bar with cushy stools, some booths, some tables. The staff is very attentive and helpful. They really know the menu and can describe dishes, ingredients and help you choose something. That's never a problem for my husband but sometimes I am indecisive. I went with groups both times and tried different things. My *FAVORITE* things so far Cocktails: bluebonnet bramble, pomegranate martini. (In both cases I let them know I don't like my drinks overly sweet and they came out perfect) Appetizers: the Burrata and the Artichoke Dip. I will definitely get the burrata again. It had a smoked tomato purée around it and it came with some fabulous grilled bread to put it on. It was a highlight. Entree: carbonara add shrimp, Fern Bowl add Shrimp, and the Shrimp and grits. Grilled chicken sandwich. Especially liked the carbonara. I did ask for some extra chili oil for the fern bowl to kick it up a notch. In fact, it was the waitresses suggestion when I requested salt, and it was a good one. The prices were just what I'd expect. I've been to other places lately and left wondering what I'd ordered that had been so pricey or knowing that I had ordered expensive things but wishing they'd tasted better. But here the prices seem just right and the quality was spot on. The people in the kitchen know what they are about. I just happened to hear about this place from a friend of my sons who got a job here. I'd never heard of it and decided to make the 30 minute drive from Midlothian after glancing at some menu items on Yelp. I'm so glad I did and it is my new favorite place. Definitely worth the drive! I understand they do espresso and fresh pastries in the morning (and hot breakfast maybe?), brunch on weekends, lunches, dinners, and there is a bar upstairs at night that does trivia nights and so forth. I definitely want to check out a trivia night. Brunch here would be perfection. I'll definitely remember that for a future special day. On my most recent visit I found out happy hour starts at 3:00. I wish they'd share more info about hours & menus on Facebook Ennis is lucky to have this place. My next favorite lunch spot is a distant 2nd place in Fort Worth. Nothing like it in Midlothian for sure. read more

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Food was above average with a team of attentive servers. Ambiance was somewhat quiet, airy, and enjoyable. Definitely will revisit when in Ennis! Price, well maybe a tad high (2 people over $80), but like mentioned the food was above average. read more

Chicken & waffles and a kids chicken tender meal - chicken tenders are not good quality for the price. Similar to frozen chicken nuggets you throw in an air fryer. Not worth the addtl price to add chicken to the paper thin Waffles that have no flavor without syrup. Steak sandwiches were good but salad had way too much lemon or lemon flavor and not edible. Food took to long to arrive. Service was ok but needs work. Seemed bothered when asked for price of special and was not sure, Skipped an order and we had to call back. Comments and mannerisms could be easily misinterpreted. Best part was the company we were with and the ambience. Store looked nice even though we did not buy anything. I also enjoy tipping well for great service but service was not great & check already had 20% due to large party? We were 4 adults plus a 4 year and a 2 year old. The price did not match the food quality or service. Probably will not warrant another visit. read more

Love, love, love! If you're looking for a cute, cozy boutique-like feeling in a cafe this is the place. Specialty coffees, good food and a cute ambiance?! Perfect for a date night or girls brunch. There's also a speakeasy upstairs with a card room. Staff is friendly and helpful when it comes to questions. We've had great experience with the service both times we've been! read more

Fern In The Wild - Cutest latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ennis, Texas

We were in town for a baseball tournament and went to lunch here. The dining atmosphere is amazing with tin panel tiles and a charming aesthetic. The service was friendly and fasr. Our brunch choices were great. read more

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The food's amazing the service is amazing and their bartender. Jess is absolutely the best. read more

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This place is a gem! Beautiful and soothing ambiance. Great food. Incredible gourmet coffee! The owner is awesome and very approachable. The speakeasy upstairs is amazing as well. Whether you're in the mood for delicious food, incredible coffee, or some great drinks in the one-of-kind speakeasy, this is the place. read more

Our server was very kind and accommodating to our multiple questions. After being told of all the items that were unavailable on the menu we both got the house salad with chicken. Service wasn't super quick but we had our salads within 30 minutes. The salad only had avocado and purple onion on it so there wasn't much flavor profile (I'm gluten free so had to get no croutons). Chicken was tender and seasoned nicely. I enjoyed all the decorations and the cozy but classy vibe the restaurant put off. Would go back but may try some of the items they were out of when we went! read more

I stopped in after spotting this place on Yelp a few months back so only fair I review this place after I had the shrimp & grits on yelp. I went in solo after a ENT appointment on a Tuesday afternoon and it had a decent crowd, not a huge place but quiet, chic and a friendly staff. I sat at the bar and was able to read the signs, menu and check it all out. I ordered the shrimp and grits with a soda, something I knew I'd eat but there were many options I wanted to try; going again this week with a friend. Cute addition to have in Ennis. I did notice they specialize in coffee after I ordered so this place would be good for an afternoon pick me up cup of coffee. Food came out and it looked delicious! I dove in for a shrimp and then thought about the picture I was going to take but that's what shrimp do to me. This dish was cooked like I never had before, instead of a roux base it had a "green base" for the jalapeño but it was not pepper hot at all. It was ok but for $26 for a single plate of food it should've been better than just ok. I wouldn't order it again, definitely overpriced but I'll go back to try other things. I didn't finish the meal the lady asked if I wanted her to box it up for me but declined. The other 1/2 of the building was a boutique shopping and I bought a few things out of there. read more

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Being at a softball tournament all day long and having fast food or snack bar options wasn't cutting it today! We placed an order to go and the steak sandwich was by far amazing. I would definitely order again. And I'm super happy I didn't have to eat at a snack bar read more