Great food, service and chill spot for family or brunch date with friends. We've heard about Hester's for while, have passed it a few times while in the area. We finally stopped in to try food and lattés. The area itself has some shopping and other restaurants. Inside is bigger than expected. There's also outside seating if interested. The first time, I had waffles and hubby had a panini. The second within the same week, I had a bowl with salmon and hubby had the panini again. The food is good and feels like you're coming home for a meal. We'll be back in a couple of weeks or sooner. Thank you for the hospitality! read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Bowl with salmon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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We are in town and looking for the best breakfast and Hester's kept coming up! When you get there, you will order your food and drink and then you sit down. We went about 9:00 am and it was packed. It only took about 10 mins to get through the line to order. Once we ordered, it took about 5 mins to get our coffee and probably 15 mins to get our food. We ordered turkey hash and the biscuits and gravy Saturday special. The food is delicious and very complexed flavors. Both dishes were tasty. We also bought a croissant that was still warm and fell apart, too good. You will not be disappointed here. The environment is welcoming as the entire staff is friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our time here!! read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Sausage and Gravy-Saturday Special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Visited both of the locations and this one is more aesthetically pleasing. Food was very good I ordered the cheezy Beat I believe is the name and coffee also the Louie but the Cheezy beat is a must try! Service was great and attentive and place is clean! read more

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I was so excited to be invited by my daughter to take her to lunch and when I saw they had chicken salad, I was more thrilled. But what a let down It was so dry, making it hard to swallow. Then I got a strawberry lemonade that was so watered down, I had to add sugar just for taste. We ordered a slice of cheesecake to take home and luckily that didn't disappoint. Overall, it was a pricey lunch that left me hungry read more

Great little cafe. Casual and restful vibe. Lots of patio seating and the inside is super comfortable. Had breakfast which was delicious. The lunch menu will bring me back for another visit. This would be a nice spot for some pie and coffee as well. read more

We walked in and ordered our food. The special of the day was delicious - I would recommend the special to anyone. Service was quick.

Coffee quick service review! Hesters is a welcoming local coffee and breakfast shop! On this day, we walked/ran just over 4 miles and decided to stop into Hesters for a well deserved iced mocha latte with oat milk! Hesters on this day was comfortably full and they were able to process orders at the walk up line quickly and efficiently. We were given a number and found a seat near the windows! Soon after, 2 iced coffee drinks were brought over! The iced mocha was well done but not award winning! The food on tables looked well done and is a reason to return! Only downside was the bathrooms, they were extremely smelly and overall not in a great condition. With that aside, Hesters was a great coffee and seemingly breakfast spot to check out while in Corpus! read more

10 out 10! My husband and I took my lovely mom to brunch. She is in a wheelchair, and you have to stand in line to order. I must say they were patient. We ordered pecan pancakes -- they were heavenly Devine. The pecans seemed to have been roasted. It was so good. They bacon was crispy. The waffles were cooked just right. The Duke Ellington was great. The coffee, both cold and hot, were amazing. The place was very busy and LOUD. read more

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Croisant was many layered, buttery and flakey. Not pictured here because my partner and I devoured it, he said it was better than his dessert he chose. The mushroom soup was umami-rich and creamy, and the green onion added a touch of bright sourness to the soup. The chinook omelet my partner enjoyed was had a smokey juicy flavor to the salmon, with plain fluffy soft eggs for texture and spinach which offered a tantilizing crunch and bitterness to balance the richness of the salmon. My panini from the lunch special had a chipotle mayo chicken with avocado and spring salad. The salad provided crunch while the avocado added a creamy texture to balance out the chipotle in the mayo. The chicken was seasoned and smokey, and fruity and sweet. I assume the chicken had a glaze or marinade. While the panini wasn't my favorite of the meal, it was delightful in it's own right, only outshined by what I assume is their regular menu items which they've had time to perfect. The tables are all set with fresh flowers, and each comes with a comment card to leave feedback even outside of a review, which I can only assume leads to the phenomenal service, food, and atmosphere. The outside of the Lamar location has a breezeway covered in greenery with outside seating and outdoor fans for comfort that makes for an attractive view. I will definitely be coming here again. read more

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We loved everything about this place! Super clean, great atmosphere, and the food was so fresh! Three different people checked on us, making sure we had whatever we needed. Friendly but not in an intrusive way! Really great service! Highly recommend! read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Order an Americano if you like strong coffee... the drip coffee wasn't very strong. But still loved this place! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Beautiful courtyard (dog-friendly), lovely staff, varied menu and good quality food! The desserts looked absolutely amazing, but we were only there for breakfast. The food was good: solid omelets though a tad overcooked, good potatoes but HEAVY on the paprika, and a minuscule side of fruit in what I would use as a salad dressing cup. We would go back for the courtyard, friendly staff, and to try other items on the menu. Including dessert! read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Loved the outdoor courtyard on this mild February day. Lots of space and dog-friendly. Easy parking was a bonus! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

It's been quite a while since we've been to either Hesters' and we had a gift card we wanted to use up. Glad we did. Wife got a Cobb salad and tortilla soup, I got a garden salad and Laguna Club sandwich. Everything about the meal was great. Wife enjoyed her coffee very much, my tea was pleasant. Drawbacks are part of a consequence of being popular. Crowded and loud. There was a table of ladies that made far more noise than most around them thought reasonable. The glances they got from just about everyone in the place made no difference to the 4 Karens. Anyway...we did enjoy the visit overall and next time will be doing breakfast. read more

Hesters has always been a favorite of mine. We came for Saturday brunch and I got the cheesy B.E.A.T. My boyfriend got the monte christi. The cheesy beat was good, but was a little soggy. If I got it again, I'd probably get a side of the queso instead of on top. However, the flavors were great. The monte christi sandwich was also really good. I loved it with the side of honey mustard. I also got an iced Hester's latte and it was perfect. It was super crowded when we came so it was kinda hard to find a place to sit and it can get pretty noisy inside when there's a ton of people there. Other times I've come I've had the Texas wave, house made granola, Hannah Savannah salad, California crab cake, and the Carmen pasta. I would recommend any of those! This is a great place to go for brunch, but expect it to take a while! read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

In town for a soccer tournament, and hungry for breakfast, the family and I googled nearby breakfast places. No chain restaurants, and something close by were the two criteria. Hester's it is. We pulled into the parking lot and strolled right in. Upon walking in, we see a quaint little cafe with a lot of patrons. Lots of folks talking, so we glanced around at the tables to see what the food looks like, and all of it looks delicious. This is a walk up to the counter, and they bring it to you sort of place. We looked at a menu and a nice fella in a Hester's shirt walked up to us and asked if we had any questions. He informed us of breakfast hours and when lunch started, and to let him know if we had questions. As we approached the counter to order, we saw a glass counter full of delectable looking desserts and cheesecakes. I was half tempted to skip breakfast and go for dessert. Eh, maybe next time. The wife ordered the Louis Armstrong, and I ordered the Duke Ellington with a griddle cake. The kiddo ordered eggs, bacon, and a "cloud cake." I asked what a cloud cake was, to which they informed me it was what they called a pancake. Wife ordered water, while the kiddo ordered a canned soda. I opted for an iced tea since it was refillable. We did not see any options for fountain drinks, so that was sort of a bummer. We returned to our table and waited for our food and conversed with our friends. The wait seemed a little longer than we had liked, but the place was busy, so no harm, no foul. Our food was delivered to our table and we got right to work. The wife was satisfied with her dish with no complaints. It was a pretty simple plate, so it was hard to mess up. My plate was delicious as well. No complaints. The kiddo enjoyed her plate as well. Only complaint was that they burnt the cloud cake. Had she not been so consumed with her conversation with her friend, I would have sent it back. She did not seemed too concerned it was burnt. That being said - it was not enough for me to deduct any stars from the visit. Next time, I will send it back, or request it not burnt when ordering. Overall, we all were pleased. Next time we are in this neck of the woods, we will return. I am going to try and go back for the cheesecake before we leave town. Highly recommend. Stop by and give them a try. Enjoy. read more

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Fantastic food and service! A great location and easy to wait with nearby shops! Everything we ordered was fantastic

A cute cafe that is decent for breakfast or lunch. There is ample seating indoors or outdoors but it gets pretty packed so finding a spot or larger parties over 4 may be difficult. There is ample parking. The food is good but nothing amazing. Had a panini with avocado, bacon, tomato with chips. My mom had the chicken salad with a lemon poppy dressing. I tried the chicken salad and did not like it and my mom didn't finish it. While my good looked amazing it was just okay and I didn't finish it as well. I don't live locally so I doubt I will be back but I know my family has visited more than once. Give it a try! It's a very cute restaurant. read more

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The food is always fresh, but sometimes a little on the rich side. Their bakery is definitely their best! The chocolate cheesecake is an all time favorite. read more

The front of house folks are nice but the food is so freaking mid. It looks fine but has NO flavor. Everything is off the mark from sandwiches (hello weird, bland chicken salad) to the pastries (non-banana tasting banana tart). Waiting for an order is torture with the overwrought praise music blasting. I've tried so many times to like it, even accepting unnecessarily long waits for food, and it is simply not worth it. read more

Friendly service, beautiful outdoor ambiance and food was tasty! Good selection for breakfast and lunch. All seemed very clean and organized. Seems like they give staff a chance at work that they may not have gotten elsewhere! Good on them. I'd be back. read more

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I love their food but their service is awful. There has never been a time when we got our food in less than 40 minutes. I have seen people coming later than us getting their food on time but never us. read more

Service was terrific. The food was HUGE and great tasting. Feel free to move, with your table number, to another table IF your neighbors are too loud!! I love this! read more

Hester's offers a truly fresh and delicious experience. I had the Texas Turbo Brownie, and it was everything you could want in a dessert--rich, fudgy, and with just the right amount of espresso to give it a nice kick. The homemade pecan praline filling on top was a perfect touch. The staff was also incredibly nice, making the visit even more enjoyable. Looking forward to coming back and trying more yummy treats! Thank you! read more

Charming restaurant, great outdoor seating area. Very good variety of baked goods (cinnamon roll .... Zowie!); breakfast bowl special was fantastic. Coffee and smoothies were very good. Would definitely recommend and return. read more

Stopped in for breakfast/brunch @ 11a, arrived right before the lunch rush. Service was fast and friendly, offered suggestions since this was my first time here. Food was fresh, omelette was packed with plenty of crisp bacon, mushrooms, spinach and covered in a roasted red pepper sauce that added a slight smoky flavorful touch, the feta was just icing on the top. Got a single cloudcake pancake with strawberries and whip cream on the side. Meal was more than filling. Restaurant atmosphere was perfect for sitting with a friend and enjoying the beautiful day. read more

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My favorite place in Corpus currently. I think this place is a perfect lunch spot/ place to get a something a little sweet and everything in between. We ordered eggs Benedict with pulled pork, cubano & a lemon tart. The lemon tart was amazing, so sooo so good. My husband loves his eggs Benedict. I wasn't too thrilled with the cubano because I wanted a traditional one but this was still so flavorful. My favorite part were the potatoes, they were so flavorful. We have been back since this visit and ordered a slice of key lime pie and ginger chocolate cookie. Both were delicious. read more

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Yum! I took my daughter and 2 granddaughters to lunch at Hester's and it was simply amazing! I had the pasta, my daughter had the turkey croissant, and the granddaughters had waffles, we recommend them all! What a great little place, with great atmosphere and courtyard also. Highly recommend! read more

Stumbled on this place when googling places to have breakfast and the reviews mentioned it was a great place. They were not lying! As soon as you walk in the ambiance to the place is great. When looking at the menu everything was reasonably priced. The staff was very friendly and patient. On top of that the food and coffee didn't take long to get to our table and was delicious. They also have a great variety of pastries and cheesecakes. Definitely would recommend visiting if you are able to! read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Cheesy BELT and an iced mocha coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Top to bottom incredibly delicious food, friendly service, amazing coffee (americano) its all great in here. I wish i had this place in my hometown read more

Came here for brunch last weekend and it was delicious! They don't take reservations so it is first come first serve for the inside and outside seating. It was pretty crowded, but the turnover for the tables is fairly quick. Once we ordered, it took about 30 min for our food to come out so we got a scone and cheesecake slice while we waited! The cheesecake was to die for- so so yummy. My husband and I both liked our dishes- I got a sandwich and he got a breakfast combo. We will be back! If anything, we will come back for some pastries to go:-) read more

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Ambiance and atmosphere has great energy However, turkey panini I definitely do not recommend. Tasted like an upscale hospital sandwich which can say a lot however not for $12-$15. read more

best salad in corpus christi so good went back twice in a row. definitely coming back read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I love their half a sandwich and cup of soup lunch special and their blueberry cheesecake is TO DIE FOR!!!! They get very busy!

Came to get Breakfast and had to remark on the full case of desserts this Saturday morning!! Definitely a must visit place for homemade desserts and food. Always friendly staff too read more

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Coffee not good .cloud pancakes are amazing. staff friendly nice gift shop next to it . My daughter loves this place when she comes down

Food and pastries were amazing! Employees were very attentive and polite. Quick service. The ambience was family friendly. Highly recommend it! read more

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The food was good. I ordered the blue Jack which basically is a crab cake benedict. The crab cake had corn in it, which was interesting. The OJ tastes fresh pressed. The pecan waffles I heard were good too. Cute little cafe that was steadily busy. Lots of pastries available. Service was friendly and fairly quick. Outside patio that is dog friendly. Definitely worth trying if you enjoy having semi brunch options on a weekday. read more

Hester's - Lamar Park - Pecan waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Hesters is a go-to for my family! We always come when we're in the area. It is lovely on a weekday. Weekends are of course super busy but they have loads of seating inside and out! The staff are always nice and attentive, the food is always fantastic, and the place is so cute and clean. read more

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A friend recommended this place. It is located in a thriving little outdoor mall with some nice upscale stores. I ordered the lunch special of a panini and wild mushroom soup. The soup had cayenne which was incongruous to the mushrooms and cream-an off note. The sandwich was more toasted than panini. There were no butter or olive oil that the sandwich was grilled in to give it that really crisp crust. The sandwich itself was bland. Partner's sandwich was crab and also lacked flavor but the tortilla soup was superior, "best he's ever had" and he's had a lot!! The desserts were outstanding. The restaurant was very loud. read more

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Great service Great smiles Love the Christian music here :) Went for my finances birthday for breakfast They were so nice read more

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What an unexpected find! We took a detour, and could have not been happier. Unassuming shopping center was a home to wonderful bakery with a fantastic courtyard to sit down and enjoy your meal. Nice variety of baked goods and a decent menu of brunch items. Quiche was phenomenal, and homemade granola was great. We enjoyed blueberry pancakes, and overall had a fantastic experience. Nothing but great things about this place. We sat outside and enjoyed breeze with our iced lattes. Highly recommend! read more