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    3.9 (122 reviews)
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    Montgomery B.

    My husband wanted to try some place new, so I brought him here. The atmosphere and decor are perfect for a brunch place, giving a modern farmhouse vibe. The service was on point, they were knowledgeable about the different options and what modifications can/can't be made. I got the breakfast sandwich (sunny side egg, cheese, avocado, lemon arugula, and bacon on brioche bun) and it was to die for. We've since been back and everything was just as good.

    Lemon ricotta Pancakes & seasoned potatoes
    Cindy R.

    First Watch redeemed themselves...Really though I believe it's all dependent on the location. The 290 location was slightly disappointing but Tomball definitely has a genuinely friendlier, calmer vibe. Lots of smiles. No rushing, even though we came pretty close to closing time food was hot and delicious. The greeter even mentioned it was a super busy day but we were able to get seated right away and our server was also on top of everything with a big smile.

    I ordered the Bacado (bacon avocado omelette)
    Kat L.

    Had a delicious brunch at this location with my daughter. She surprised me and said I will love this place and that everything they serve here is "yummy" and it surely was. The staff were friendly and making sure we had everything. The food didn't take long to arrive and even though it was a busy hour everything was great! Ambiance was good and it wasn't too loud that we can't hear each other. Overall experience was great and I recommend this place

    Chorizo omelet
    Stephanie B.

    We came in for breakfast for one in our party before he headed to the airport. The large restaurant has lots of indoor seating, and we were seated immediately. It is basically a large modern diner. The staff is very friendly. The food is pretty disappointing. The GF toast arrived crisp but cold. The chorizo omelet was tasty but the accompanying greens had not a drop of dressing (despite the lemon vinaigrette promised in the menu). Quality means serving dressed greens as promised and warm toast. Needless to say, we did not return for the duration of our visit despite its proximity. A clean restaurant with friendly servers does not come over such basic food defects.

    Roast beef and havarti on Asiago sourdough with a tangy horseradish sauce and side of tomato basil soup.
    Eric M.

    Hit up first watch Tomball this morning for a tasty breakfast after dropping the dog off at the vet for surgery. We needed some comfort food and first watch did not disappoint. I tried to keep it on the semi healthy side with avocado toast and poached eggs with a bow of tomato basil soup. The avocado toast came out on thick multigrain bread with a generous amount of chunky, fresh avocado; I gave it a sprinkle of S&P and some cholula hot sauce (if you aren't putting hot sauce on your avocado toast you are missing out) and ultimately had to break those perfectly poached runny eggs over top. So good! The tomato basil soup was also tasty although not mind blowing and gave me some wicked heartburn later lol (my fault, not theirs!). My son had the pick 2 combo and he chose the roast beef and havarti sandwich with tomato basil soup. I want to say the sandwich was on toasted Asiago sourdough with a generous amount of roast beef, havarti cheese and a super tasty horseradish sauce (could have been an aioli but I didn't read the menu); I could have easily eaten a whole one of those. Service was friendly and prompt. I would definitely go back after todays experience.

    Chocolate chip pancake
    Cassandra S.

    I am a huge fan of First Watch. I can always expect a tasty meal here with soft family surroundings. The pancakes are huge and tasty. The toast and potatoes are pretty good too. The lack of a star is due to the somewhat slow service at times. Also, I always ask for my bacon to be soft and chewy rather than crispy, and they rarely deliver on the multiple occasions I have been here.

    This is my son.  He really loves pancakes.

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    My favorite first watch for at least 2 years!! I love the service every time, super phenomenal and a great eating environment!!

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    Enjoyed a birthday brunch with my family today. Food and service were excellent. I'll go back just for the pancakes!

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    Great healthy choices for breakfast. Wonderful customer service.

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    I had a cinnamon chip pancake breakfast and it was good. I had a tremendous waitress by the name of Kitten.

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    The service here is always great and it's my favorite First Watch location. Giovanna was very helpful with everything we needed!

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    So delicious that we enjoyed breakfast two days in a row. I highly recommend the Farmhouse Hash.

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    Savannah was our server and she was great. Food is amazing as usual and will always come back. Their elevated egg sandwich is my favorite!

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    Bonfire Grill - Wild mushroom risotto & petite filet- a dish not to miss!

    Bonfire Grill

    3.7(405 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Type the address on already! Trust me…read more First and most importantly: The chefs Michael Alexander Carson They are not only top notch chefs, they have personalities that match their food. Absolute class act rockstars. Do yourself a favor and sit at the front seats of the kitchen and watch a comical masterpiece!! I've had every dish so let me save some webspace and enlighten you. It's all amazing. Ask Chef Michael for the Goat Rope Special and show him this review for the best surprise tomball has to offer!!

    This hidden gem in Tomball is truly an experience like no other!…read more My family is from NOLA and Mississippi, so we KNOW GOOOOOD food when we encounter it. We know exceptional hospitality when we experience it, and we absolutely know a GOOD drink when we FEEL it. And Bonfire delivers on all three--every single time. Everything about this restaurant is a 10/10 for us. What makes it even more special is that every time we visit, we receive the exact same level of service, food, drinks, and hospitality. Chef Joe is incredibly passionate about what comes out of his kitchen, and he'll personally come out to greet you and make sure you're having an amazing experience. From owner Tracy, to the General Manager, bartenders, the BEST server ever--Christian--and the entire staff, everyone makes you feel genuinely welcomed. And I have to give a special shoutout to my favorite bartender, who makes a Carajillo Old Fashioned like NO OTHER! I could go on and on, but I don't want to leave anyone out because this entire team is phenomenal. And let me tell you--the Chef's Table is by far the best table in the house! Watching these guys work that line with such precision, rhythm, and teamwork is honestly rewarding and refreshing. You get dinner AND a show! If you haven't been to Bonfire, you are seriously missing out on one of Tomball's finest. Locally owned, locally operated, incredible food, incredible drinks, and hospitality that keeps us coming back. Bonfire is a GEM--and we're lucky to have it right here in Tomball!

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    Bonfire Grill - Who couldn't use a night away in the middle of the week? Join us on Wednesdays.

    Who couldn't use a night away in the middle of the week? Join us on Wednesdays.

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    Pecos Grilling Co - Catfish dinner w 2 sides

    Pecos Grilling Co

    3.5(235 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Well I went with an open mind and did not let some of the reviews sway my opinions. I noticed some…read moreof the were older any way. I'm glad we went. It was delicious. Things may have changed since some of these diners reviewed but our whole party had great things to say. We all agreed we would go again at another time. We were lucky enough to get Megan as our server and she was phenomenal. Great asset to this business. She took the time to go over and give recommendations. It was our first time there. Very family friendly and the decor was well done. They offer a small bar in the front as you enter the restaurant for those who might want appetizers and watch a game and hangout. They appear to have a private room off to the side that holds about 50 people that they offer with a guarantee that you will spend a certain amount of money. We would def try again when we are in the area. Nice job Pecos Grilling Co. Wish you lots of success and lots more visitors to come your way. You are doing things right.

    We had dinner at Pecos Grilling on a Friday night. I called ahead to see if they had a full bar…read more Whoever answered the phone said there were open seats. Ummm... I re-asked several different ways and finally got what I was looking for! We waited about 5 minutes. We ordered a drink at the bar and then got sat. Once sat, our waitress acknowledged us about 3-5 minutes later. We ordered 2 waters, a coke and cheese sticks. The coke came first. The cheese sticks about 5 minutes later, then the water about 10 minutes later. Our waitress stopped by before the water got there to see if we were ready to order. We didn't even have water yet! The place was pretty busy. Our waitress just struggled to keep up with her tables. There was another waitress who was more experienced that jumped in and helped us. We finally were able to order our dinner. The cook, or someone, came out to tell us they were out of the cut of meat we ordered. This was a disappointment because we were here to celebrate my other half's birthday. So it wasn't off to a great start. We picked something else and by the time we got our food, it was cold. (Can you hear the heavy sigh?) The manager offered to take care of my meal, but I'm not about getting a free meal. I ended up letting him give us a discount. He was very nice and really tried to make things right. So, with all the things that went wrong, I am willing to give this place a try again.

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    Dining area

    Pecos Grilling Co - Complimentary Rolls.  Oh those were so good they are dangerously addictive. Lol.

    Complimentary Rolls. Oh those were so good they are dangerously addictive. Lol.

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    Ron's Hamburgers & Chili - Bacon cheeseburger and Bacon Cheese Fries

    Ron's Hamburgers & Chili

    4.1(291 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Loved this place. 50's diner feel, real hamburger made fresh, onions grilled into the meat of you…read morelike. I'd recommend it. Fries are hand cut and delicious. I grabbed a side of chili and it did not disappoint. Definitely a nice place to go, friendly staff, good size menu and daily specials. Location area under construction but worth the navigation. Bonus: they play good music. Enjoy!

    I decided to renew my earlier review of many years ago by having lunch at Ron's recently while in…read moreTomball. This is still a very good choice for a burger meal. I ordered the double patty burger adding a 1/2 order of fries and a small chili too. By the way this is a table service restaurant. They say the individual beef hamburger patties are 1/3 lb. but they sure look more like 1/4 lb. in weight to me because they are really thin. You probably want to get two like I did. The burger was tasty and I enjoyed it. Also the french fries are homemade and taste like it. Why can't more restaurants have fries like these rather than the frozen out of the bag kind? The 1/2 order size is large enough for 2 people to share. Finally their chili here is legit. Yummy! There is no doubt that this is a quality burger and fries eatery. Add in the chili and you will be happy when you dine here. My only negative is the price. No combos here so you pay list price for each item. With my double burger, 1/2 order of fries, small chili, drink, tax and tip my lunch was about $30. Yikes!

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    Ron's Hamburgers & Chili - No business, but clean

    No business, but clean

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    Heirloom Cafe & Market - The classic with sausage patties, fruit cup, and sourdough toast.

    Heirloom Cafe & Market

    4.8(86 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I love coming to Heirloom Cafe every chance I get! It can get a little crowded around lunchtime, so…read moreI usually try to sneak in just before or after the lunch rush--but honestly, the crowd makes sense because this place is an absolute gem in Tomball! If you've been looking for fresh, farm-to-table food with organic and gluten-free options, this is your spot. They also have the cutest little trinkets and home decor, along with prepared meals you can grab to take home for the week. We come here at least once a week, and I have never had a bad experience with either the food or the staff. The owner is always coming out to check on everyone and make sure everything is good, which I think says so much about a place. It's truly a pleasure to eat here. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced, and the quality of what you're getting is incredible. Fresh, delicious food made with care--you really can't ask for much more. And DO NOT forget the desserts! Leave room for one, or at least get one to go, because they are absolutely out of this world. Don't pass this little Tomball gem up--you'll regret it! And now I've made myself so hungry writing this review that I'm probably going to have to go tomorrow.

    This is a Ladies Tea room. I could not help but notice that of the 18 customers present, I was the…read moreonly male. The charms of the place were clearly X chromosome linked. The little ceramic dogs her mothers friend had had, the fancy cake plate... Interesting, I suppose. This is an order at the counter, pay in advance, and they give you a little flag with a number on it place. Okay, pet peeve one, I hate tipping in advance, but it is a common kiosk thing now. Pet Peeve 2 all the prices rang up a dollar or two higher than the menu prices. (Soup and sandwich menu price 13 rang up 15) I understand inflation is a thing but if you're going to raise prices, go ahead and hit print on some new menus. It's a short menu, it's only two pages long. Second fact, prepare to wait. Maybe one chef back there hand wrangling each burger or sandwich by hand. Third fact there's about six tables with comfortable chairs and the rest have hard plastic chairs. so if you are coming at a busy time, you aren't going to have a padded seat. Countering these irritations is the fact that the food is actually really really good. It is simple fare, but really well done. The potato soup hovered just on the soup side of the line between potato soup and mashed potatoes, but had fresh crispy bacon and scallions added right before serving. The roast beef sandwich had sliced roast freshly from the oven just for this sandwich. So we got five star food but the rest of the package doesn't add up for me. I'm going to give it four.

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    Heirloom Cafe & Market - My bald head and the entrance behind me, showing the marketplace.

    My bald head and the entrance behind me, showing the marketplace.

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    A few boutique items I got for my birthday.

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    Goodson's Café - Chicken Fried Steak

    Goodson's Café

    3.6(670 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    Best chicken fried steak I've had Massive…read moreWifey got the small and could not eat half of it Awesome pretty waitress too

    I had not been to Goodson's in years--well over a decade at least. So when both my wife and…read moremother-in-law suggested we stop in for lunch, I didn't hesitate. We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes. They were good, but not quite enough to dethrone our longtime appetizer champion: Pecos' fried pickle chips. The prices were reasonable, so I decided to go full-bore and order the "Cowboy" Chicken Fried Steak, which was only a few dollars more than the "Cowgirl" version. Mom chose the Chicken Fried Chicken, while my wife went with the Pot Roast. When our food arrived, I was genuinely taken aback. My chicken fried steak was larger than the plate it was served on--seriously, it was that big. The side dishes were equally generous. After bringing the leftovers home, I managed to get two more meals and a sandwich out of that steak. Likewise, both of my ladies left with take-home boxes, and that NEVER happens with Mom. She typically treats these lunch outings as her main meal of the day, but even she waved the white flag. So why not a five-star review? The answer comes down to flavor. While the portions were enormous, the service was excellent, and the prices were more than fair, the seasoning seemed a little timid. Across the board, the food could have used a bit more punch and personality. Nothing was bad--it just never quite crossed into memorable territory. That said, I would absolutely recommend Goodson's, especially if you have family or friends visiting from out of state. It showcases two classic Texas traits: HUGE portions and good value. As for the mild seasoning? If your guests are from up North, they'll probably feel right at home.

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    Goodson's Café
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