What a pleasant surprise nestled in Lancaster. I've driven by this place plenty of times, but it's usually closed in the evenings so I honestly never realized it was still in business. Ended up stopping by for BREAKFAST! (Breakfast is served from 7am-10:30am.) Nothing overly fancy or reinvented, just a solid classic breakfast done fresh and to the point. It's a small BBQ spot (though there's plenty of seating inside) with that local feel. The griddle sits right behind the deli line so you can watch everything being made fresh, pancakes, sausage, potatoes, and eggs being made to your favorite doneness on the skillet beside it. We ordered Brad Breakfast and Breakfast Special with a side of gravy. Everything came out hot, fresh, and fulfilling. Tall stack of pancakes were so fluffy and warm. The staff was friendly and welcoming, even during the morning rush. One thing to know beforehand: they do get busy, and the line moves quickly, so they definitely expect you to know your order once it's your turn at the counter. Simple breakfast done right. read more

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Always 5 food and customer service. The owner makes the environment so relaxing and welcoming. Dining area could use an upgrade though.

LANCASTER, TEXAS -- let's talk about a breakfast spot that UNDERSTANDS THE ASSIGNMENT: Hickory House! Listen... if you want fresh, made-to-order breakfast that tastes like home (and not that "fancy brunch with overpriced avocado toast" nonsense ), you need to slide through Hickory House where the griddle's hot, the vibe is real, and the locals have been loyal since the big hair and boom box days of the '80s. Now, let's give flowers to the MVP Mike, the owner and head cook. His customer service? TOP. TIER. He's got jokes, good energy, and a memory that could put AI to shame. This man will remember your order before you even sit down. It's giving small-town celebrity chef energy. Now let's talk FOOD because, baby... it's not just breakfast .. it's an experience. I had The Brad Breakfast: ham, bacon, sausage, cheesy scrambled eggs, home fries with onions, and buttery toast that just melts in your mouth. My son went with the Short Stack: two fluffy pancakes with bacon that disappeared faster than a TikTok trend. Everything is cooked right in front of you on the grill ! No heat lamps, no reheats, no games. Just hot, fresh, greasy goodness the way breakfast should be. And can we talk about the prices?!! Lancaster, keep your gem close because Hickory House is serving five-star flavor on a neighborhood budget. I washed it all down with an Arnold Palmer (because balance, darling ) and left full, happy, and plotting my next visit. So if you're in Lancaster, TX, don't walk -- RUN to Hickory House. Breakfast, community, and vibes? This place understood the assignment before it was even trending. Hickory House ....where nostalgia, flavor, and sass all meet at the grill. #BreakfastGoals #HickoryHouseTX #LancasterEats #SupportLocal #SouthernBites #MadeToOrderMagic #YelpEliteEats #BrunchWithoutTheBougie #FoodieApproved #TexasBreakfastLove read more

Hickory House - Short Stack: two fluffy pancakes with bacon. - Barbeque Near Me - Lancaster, Texas

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I've enjoyed this delicious food since I was a kid living in Lancaster. The breakfast is just as awesome as the bbq. The staff are always laid back and fast. It's always clean and inviting. If you haven't tried this hidden gem then you are missing out. read more

Been going here since I was a kid with my parents and I'm still going at 24 years old! Love the staff and service this Restaurant gives and brings with its the delicious food. Highly recommend when visiting Lancaster to try the burger basket and some of their peach cobbler! read more

Hickory House - Two cheeseburgers all the way, front one a Hamburger Basket and the one in the back a cheeseburger with an egg - Barbeque Near Me - Lancaster, Texas

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Best Breakfast in DFW, always a line, always busy and always fast. If the line is 15 people deep you will be out in 15 minutes with the best breakfast sandwich in town read more

The best place to eat in Lancaster. Delicious breakfast omelets and the stuffed bakers at lunch are almost too big to finish. They smoke their meat on site and there is always a line at lunch time. All of the employees have been there for years and enjoy serving you. You will not find a friendlier atmosphere them Mike's, Hickory House. read more

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This place has the most friendly staff and really good food at a stellar price! I got the brisket sandwhich with a side of corn and fries. The interior was really old and rustic ( felt like stuff on the shelves hadn't been moved in years) but there was a lot of seating! read more

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Worth the drive! The best breakfast ever. They have the best fries! Mike is such a great owner. He knows everyone & treats everyone so well. Great menu & awesome food. read more

I'm a Native Texan. I grew up with small town, family-owned BBQ restaurants/pits. I thought most of those places had gone by the wayside. NOPE~!!! There's still one in Lancaster TX...about 15 miles from Downtown Dallas. Small and cozy. Been in the same location since the day after the Earth cooled. Great food. Comfortable portions. Beyond reasonable prices in today's market. Great service. Family owned and operated. Just old school bbq and sides. They also have a morning breakfast service that, if the BBQ is any indication, should be equally outstanding. This is the type of place to make an effort to visit so they'll stay around a bit longer. read more

Went to the south Dallas LBJ dmv and right after looked for a breakfast spot to eat and found this spot. I had the stuffed potato with brisket and it was by far one of the best baked potatoes I have had. The brisket was juicy and flavorful. The toppings on the potato complimented the overall meal I would gladly come to this spot again. Service was fast and friendly. And the ambience was very Mom and Pop diner. read more

Excellent breakfast. Love their pancakes Great lunch spot also. A longtime staple in Lancaster! read more

I've been enjoying breakfast at Hickory House in Lancaster since my high school days. Their hearty morning meals, like the Brad Breakfast with eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, and grilled potatoes, have always been a favorite. The cozy, casual atmosphere and friendly service make it a perfect spot to start the day. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for a satisfying breakfast. read more

Bbq was not good. I got the 3 meat plate. Ribs, brisket, and sausage, mashed potatoes, and baked beans. Staff was friendly and restaurant had an old school vibe. Was definitely clean but just old. I didn't not even finish my plate, only took a couple of bites out of everything. After leaving for lunch the food didn't just sit right in my stomach. It had that like old bbq taste that was just sitting for a while and was reheated. Got home a threw it all up. Definitely would recommend somewhere else. read more

I'm going to be honest. Hickory House is the only place I go for lunch. I love this place so much, I refuse to go anywhere else. The food is made right in front of you and it's always delicious. The staff is as friendly as they come. Everything here is amazing. Just go, and you'll understand why it's so awesome. read more

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Everything was great and fresh the breakfast is beyond amazing I definitely recommend the breakfast turkey and eggs with pancakes

Real good barbecue. All the ladies from Saint Francis like it I'm a baked potato fan with all the fixin's A great hole in the wall. read more

Visiting the Desoto/Lancaster area and wanted barbecue. Found this place after a quick online search. Went in late afternoon and was still treated warmly; no wait staff, just served cafeteria style. The ribs fell off the bone and the green beans were tasty. The potato salad was remarkably cold all things considered; although it was too vinegary for my taste and I love pickles. The brisket wasn't as tender as I'd hoped. The food was okay but I don't think I would eat here again. read more

Great food. Fast service. Right in the heart of Lancaster. Say hi to Mike while you're there.

Nice establishment , discovered this place today because it's just mins away from my job, this will definitely be my new breakfast/lunch spot. read more

I always get his place at five star review because the staff is awesome. They are very hard workers. They are funny and will bring a smile to your face and food is awesome and cheap. If you have time, check it out one day... the barbecue is good, the burgers are awesome. Where else can you go and get a cheeseburger with fries or tatertots or onion rings for the price of $7.77 nowhere the bun is grilled the meat is cooked how you want it and the veggies are fresh and the cook is Quick!!! for dessert. They had the most amazing banana pudding's OMG they are to die for. read more

The owner of this place is a joke. You would think a place call hickory house could have a burger better than McDonalds. Only did the burger because everyone I talked to said the bbq was awful read more

Small place for a good homemade breakfast. The food is good and the customer service is always friendly. We ate inside and it was good. The line was out the door. Togo breakfast is also good. read more

Better than Denny's, IHOP, or Cracker Barrel when looking for a good home style meal! Love the breakfast options! read more

Hickory House - The meat lover's omelet, hotcake , grits, and hashbrown are great! - Barbeque Near Me - Lancaster, Texas

Food is super delicious. They asked if it was our first time there, we said yes as the guy said "oh yall will be back!" I thought wow he is confident. Tasted the food and WOW! Amazing. We will be going back lol read more

Long time customer of this fine establishment. One of the last true spots anywhere. Where you can grab a good hot breakfast,that actually taste homemade. The staff are always welcoming and entertaining. Place has an old smokehouse feel to it. So it's not some posh palace. But it does serve kingdom worthy breakfast and lunch. Just minus the nice plates and dinner ware. read more

Old school but good quick,clean and nice environment. You can dine in or get it to ‍ They cook to order so everything is fresh and hot

It's a decent place to have a meal. It definitely has that diner/dive bar vibe to it.

The breakfast is awesome . Good positions with a great taste! From the grits to the home fries it's worth getting up early for . All of LISD is in this place before starting a new day of challenges we face as educators. You start our day with a smile! read more

Authentic Texas barbeque. Brisket, sausage, beans and rolls. OMFG. I had to try Texas bbq and my boyfriends stepdad, Neal, who is a Texas native took me to this place. I really had no idea what to expect. I've had bbq in California and was never impressed by it. The sauce is usually too overpowering. Neal told me that good bbq has the sauce an option, not a requirement. We walk into this place and immediately the owner said they were closed. we looked to the right and there was a long table filled with businessmen. A meeting. No bbq?? Boooo. Neal told him that all he really wanted was "bulk" (brisket) and that was it. the owner waved us in. Gave us 5 lbs of "bulk" and threw in the sausage, beans and rolls. WooT! The Best lil BBQ place fucking ever! read more

Hickory House - Brisket, smoked sausage, baked beans & potato - Barbeque Near Me - Lancaster, Texas

This place has some of the best ribs and brisket in the area. Every time I've come to eat lunch here I've enjoyed it and ate all my food. This speaks a lot for the food. Everyone that knows me know that I very rarely eat all my food. This place is a must dine. read more

I had their sliced brisket sandwich. The brisket was smoked perfectly and tender and had the best taste of any of the chain barbecue places that I've been to recently in Dallas. It was so good it makes me want to drive out of my way the 25 miles to go there next week. read more

My family's favorite place for breakfast, and get the works, eggs, biscuits and gravy, ect,ect . When you are ready for lunch, gotta have sliced beef or some other meat, with French fries. Yum makes me hungry. read more

Never had the lunch, but I'd eat their breakfast everyday. It's traditional American food, great price and a family establishment. They make jokes at you, so don't be alarmed if they give you a fake hard time. So glad we tried place because I would have missed out on soemthing good. read more

Great breakfast options, great BBQ, great prices! The lines are always long, but they move pretty quickly. The owner and his staff have a great sense of humor and creates a welcoming environment. read more

I love this place and thought I had reviewed them, but Yelp says I did not, so here I go! I first came here and tried them for breakfast because they were on one of the only places around. I have to admit it was a little difficult to get my head around eating breakfast at a barbecue restaurant. But I was really glad I did get my head around it because they serve traditional breakfast but it is delicious. I got the breakfast egg and cheese sandwich. Everything was just what you would expect and it was delicious. Since breakfast was so good I decided to try them for lunch as well. A couple weeks later I did just that. I brought the whole family back for lunch so we had the ability to try a wide variety of dishes. I had the chopped brisket sandwich which was amazing. The rest of the family tried the ribs and we're Overjoyed at tender moist and flavorful they were. We even moved on to dessert and got the cobbler which was as equally delicious as the rest of our meal. read more

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Love love this place a true gem. Food is good people who work there are awesome and the owner is crazy in a good way

Best baked potatoes more than enuff to eat...I enjoy the owner he is a very funny guy...have been going there for some time now...Best pancakes tooo read more

Great breakfast at affordable prices. The owner is super cool and the service is always pleasant. It's insane how they can remember several orders while having jokingly conversation with the patrons. It's a great go-to for home cooked breakfast food. I'll be back. read more

Good friendly service affordable pricing good southern hospitality. Knows a lot of his customers by name very old fashioned I would stand up to anyone who ever tried to mess with his place of buisness or him I highly recommend eating here!!! read more