My girlfriend and I came in while we were definitely on the struggle bus, and Alex turned our whole experience around. From the moment he greeted us, his energy was warm, personable, and genuine. Which made all the difference. He anticipated our needs without us even having to ask, checked in at the perfect times, and made us feel completely taken care of. What really stood out was how personable he was; it didn't feel like just another dining experience, it felt like he actually cared about making sure we had a great time. That kind of service is rare and truly appreciated. Alex was impeccable from start to finish, and he made a tough day so much better. We'll definitely be back, and we'll be asking for Alex every time. read more

Unlike my previous review, I found unflavored creamer quite easily. There were only a few remaining in the container. The beans must have been changed because the coffee had no bitter aftertaste. The Denver omelette was packed with red peppers, but the green peppers and onions were sparse. Like last time, the hash browns had a slight crust and were delicious. Despite my request for dry toast, it was still lightly buttered. Since only one slice of toast is provided instead of two, I ended up finishing the entire omelette. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Denver Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Decided to venture out this morning for breakfast and found this location about 8 minutes from my house. I was surprised there were only 2 people in the restaurant at 7:30am on a Sat morning. I was seated quickly and attended to quickly as well. The restaurant is in the Christmas spirit with Christmas decor & music- which is a plus for me! I started with a cup of coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Both were good. For my meal I ordered the Meat Lovers Skillet- no eggs, add bell peppers and onion and pancakes. I also ordered biscuits as a side. The food was delicious and I was sad when I realized after I left the restaurant, I forgot my leftovers. I will definitely return for the oj and skillet! read more

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Went here on a Monday morning before going to the spa and it was a nice start to the day. It is a cute setting and the waiter was very calm and courteous. The food just came out a little slower than we expected for being one of about 3 couples present. The food was good but nothing too special. It could use just an extra touch of seasoning or something that would give an extra spark. Smoothie tasted a little watery, skillet meal wasn't served on a skillet hot plate. However everything was nice and neat. The pancakes looked perfectly made. The biscuit had the perfect combination of softness and crunch. Overall 7/10 read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Chicken sausage Hills Skillet, Biscuit, and Side Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

i would say the service here is a 4, but the food is a 2. our waiter was super sweet and patient, and everyone who worked here was really nice. i ordered the chilaquiles ($15), and i feel like they are usually served with a sunny side up or fried egg on top. here, they were scrambled. on the menu, it just said "eggs". our waiter also didn't ask how i wanted my eggs (though he did with my family members who ordered other egg dishes), but i probably should have specified anyways. the menu also said there would be guacamole on it, but there was none. speaking of guacamole, a lot of restaurants usually charge extra for it, which i can understand because avocados are expensive. that wasn't the case here - but they do charge a dollar extra for sour cream?! the chilaquiles themselves were just fine. my family doesn't usually love american restaurants because they prefer things to have low salt and low sugar. however, we were all POURING salt on all of our dishes because they had no taste. they weren't bad, they just weren't good. one thing i really did like was the cinnmon roll french toast ($13). it wasn't too sweet and i liked the flavor. overall i didn't really like the food here, but my cousin comes here nearly every week because she loves it so much. maybe we came on an off day. i will say that the prices are pretty good compared to other brunch spots. read more

I'm highly shocked that I haven't made a review about this place yet. I've been here two-three times and each time has been pretty good. The coffee is segafredo, which I am a big fan of. That and Lavazza is pretty awesome. This time we came with out newborn, and there was alittle wait, for the server to show up, but otherwise he was attentive. It was super quiet in the place, and it is nice and cute (decorative inside) My wife had the whole hog skillet, and she loved it. I tried a piece and it was really good. Hashbrowns with eggs is fantastic, but I thought there was too much meat. Granted, that is why she got it, not me. I had the migas, which is a fantastic dish. The jalepenos are not too spicy, the hashbrowns were crispy, and I added alittle more salt to them. I do like my salt, sadly, but I drink enough water to take care of that. lol To top everything off, we ended breakfast seeing one of my former players, which is amazing. I love the fishes, and it was a great last breakfast in Dallas before moving to New Mexico. read more

I'm a local and I don't write reviews lightly, but this visit was frustrating enough that it needs to be said. The restaurant was quiet, maybe ten people total, yet service felt scattered from the start. We had to ask repeatedly for things that should have been handled without prompting. Coffee refills required asking. We had to ask twice for the check. Basic table awareness just wasn't there. We also placed a to go order at the same time as our dine in order and clearly explained that we would be leaving about 15 minutes after our meals were served. That timing was completely missed. We had to keep asking about it, which made the whole situation unnecessarily stressful. The food didn't help. The scrambled eggs were badly overcooked, rubbery, and had that strong overcooked egg taste that's hard to ignore. For a breakfast staple, that's disappointing. I want this place to do well. That's why this review is honest. When it's not busy, there's really no excuse for missed details like this. With better attention to service fundamentals and food execution, this could be a solid local spot. As it stands, I'd recommend other regulars proceed with caution. read more

Fix your hours!!! If you're not going to open you can't expect people to not show up . read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Not actually open although says open online and the businesses hours say should be open! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

The perfect breakfast spot! The food was cooked with love! My wife got the 4 x 2 which is eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. The eggs were so fluffy and good-looking with a great taste. The bacon was cooked to perfection with a nice crisp to it. The pancakes lacked the crunchy edges we prefer, but were still good. She even raved about the coffee. I got the break burrito which was stuffed with cheese, egg, and sausage. (Chef's kiss) Magnificently done. And my side of hashbrowns were crunchy and delightful. Fatima was a very attentive server despite it getting busy at one point. It's a very clean place with a calming atmosphere. My wife said that it was the best breakfast she's ever had. Good enough that she wants to break tradition of never eating somewhere twice while on vacation. She wants to go back tomorrow. Lol! read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Breakfast burrito and hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

I visited Hills Cafe after searching for chilaquiles nearby and decided to give it a try since I hadn't been before. Unfortunately, the chilaquiles were disappointing--the sauce tasted like store-bought jarred sauce, and the eggs were completely flavorless. Luckily, my waitress was kind enough to let me switch my order, and I opted for the migas. Those were much better--I'd give them an 8/10--but they came with an unnecessary, overly seasoned chip garnish that took away from the dish rather than enhancing it. I sat in the bar area by the patio while taking a break from running errands, but the service was lacking. My waitress rarely checked on me, and I had to flag down other staff just to get assistance. What really pushed me to leave this review was the completely unprofessional behavior of another waitress. While I had my headphones on, I could still clearly hear her answering a phone call and loudly cursing out someone over a personal matter--right at the front of the restaurant. It was incredibly awkward and unprofessional, especially in a place where customers are dining. Between the disappointing food, inattentive service, and unprofessional atmosphere, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Visited her on a Saturday for a Boozy brunch with the girls and left pretty disappointed. Got here around noon and ordered some mimosas to start with, and it took our host/server 30 mins to tell us that they ran out of champagne and there was no way they could arrange some for us. Since they have no other drink options except beer, some of us decided to order coffee/ tea. My friend asked for a peppermint tea and that was unavailable too and all of this really dampened our moods to eat there but our food order was already taken so we couldn't leave. Futhermore, a couple bites into our food, one of my friends realized there were egg shells in her Eggs Benedict and could not continue eating her dish. We immediately informed our host/server who apologized for it, but he did not offer to replace it or even take it off the bill. One just expects better service, quality and hospitality, especially when there was no rush and they were only at 50% capacity. read more

Came here on a very busy Sunday afternoon. The service wasn't that great. There was one table opened that was only semi clean that they tried to sit us at. We opted to wait for a different booth that would be cleaned fully before we sat down. There was an extensive menu but we didn't see any mimosas, bloody Marys, or any brunch drinks on their menu. It took a while for the food to come out and it wasn't that memorable. I am not sure if I will be back to this place. I am not sure if it was just a bad day or if this is their normal way of operating. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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Modern Diner, I got a table fairly easy on a sunday. Our server was FANTASTIC. She had great energy severing everyone! Food is standard diner food with diner prices but in a nice and clean area. Blueberry Pancakes are pretty but nothing fantastic for me. Normal Pancakes were great. Fresh Orange juice is great. Chicken Fried Steak and mashed potatoes are bland. Not a place I would personally go back to. But if you just want standard eggs and pancakes, its great. read more

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Good find in The Colony just a few blocks from Grandscape. Corned beef hash was very good and all the servers were very nice and attentive. The migas were good - lots of onions - and the salsa they served was flavorful. Overall we'd go back to try other items. Their pancakes looked great! read more

How many times do you wish a breakfast spot would ask how you want certain items prepared, like poached eggs, toast , bacon or hash browns. This attention to detail was awesome as Isabella made sure my eggs were to my liking (poached soft), my bacon was crispy and my daughter's hash browns were also crispy. Said daughter just moved nearby, so I'm sure we will be back! Cute and airy space with a little coffee bar at the front right. Peppermint lattes with oatmilk were wonderful on a chilly day. Food was amazing and service overall was also great, especially given it was a quiet weekday about 30 mins before closing. read more

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Great classic breakfast. Very clean and friendly service! I recommend the breakfast sandwich with sausage.

Great location, next to a big dog pack. Very cute interior design. food is more like average but server was very friendly. read more

I had Father's Day breakfast here. The place was very clean and organized well. The staff were really nice, checking on you regularly. They even offered a coffee to go! I had the Mediterranean Omelet with fruit and sour dough toast. Everything was delicious filling you up without feeling stuffed. If you are in the vicinity in the morning take a chance and get breakfast here, I know you will be glad you did! read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Seating area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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I wanted to drop in while it was still "new" and I was very happy I did. A little birdie told me that I should expect the same menu/interior as Starwood Cafe. Sorry, I've never been there but I enjoyed my experience here. Alex was my host and he never kept my daughter and I waiting. As far as "waiting" goes they did have a 5-10 minute wait for their guests who were waiting to be seated. No lounging outdoors for your wait. It wasn't a long wait so we didn't find it a problem today. They also only have one restroom stall for women and one restroom stall for men. I could tell from the other guests' smiles that they were also enjoying themselves. This establishment could easily seat 35-40 guests at its peak time. There's one seating area in the far back for a huge party of 8-10. No worries, tables can easily be placed together to accommodate larger parties. Hills Cafe-Austin Ranch serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and smoothies that are all so surprisingly, reasonably priced. You get a lot for what you pay in 2022! Ample staff, nice smiles, clean tables, clean floors, clean restrooms, and CLEAN WRAPPED UTENSILS!!! Our Order: Western Skillet with Regular Pancakes Chicken Fried Chicken with Fruit and Blueberry Pancakes read more

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Been meaning to check this place out since it opened 1-2 months back. Just came in here for breakfast with the fam and it was excellent!! We were the first ones there at around 8:20 and my 9am it was hopping. Ambience: modern and clean Service: everyone was super attentive and friendly. Passed my water refill test with flying colors! Food: I'll caveat this by saying that I'm not typically a big breakfast fan as I just generally prefer savory over sweet. They serve breakfast and lunch all day so it should be able to handle everyone's preferences. Also portion sizes and price are reasonable. + Southwest Skillet: I was totally expecting to just order a lunch item while the fam ordered breakfast, but instead decided to try the southwest skillet based on the waitress's recommendation. It...was... Awesome! Savory brisket chunks, jalapeno spice, creamy avocado, and paired with over easy eggs... It worked way better than I was expecting! Came with a side of pancakes which were fluffy and perfect too! + Corned beef hash and eggs: standard yum goodness. Got sides of grits and hash which were yum too + Berry crepe: good flavor and portions. Overall, very pleased and definitely still be coming back as it's solid food, spectacular service, and close by. Highly recommend! read more

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The hills Blueberry Pancakes as a side and bacon were perfect! My boyfriend like the Chicken fried steak and eggs too. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - The hills blueberry speciality pancakes as a side. Bacon was crisp to perfection if you like crispy bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

They do not accept reservations so there was a wait when we left. I ordered coffee and chicken fried chicken. The coffee was fine but the chicken was pounded really thin and was super dry. My friends said the shrimp and grits and the vegetarian Benedict were alright. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Nutella Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Great food and coffee - they weren't busy on a Saturday morning around 11:15, but service started out slow (especially to get seated). Our server Laila ended up being awesome and food showed up very quickly after we ordered. It's a very cute cafe with a modern look - I loved the light fixtures. We will definitely be back. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Bacon Migas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Food is excellent, I ordered the corn beef hash and eggs, Delicious! Also the mimosa flight is a must to try flavors that are not sold anywhere else. The service is fantastic!! Definitely a must try! read more

Service was great. Fatima , wait staff, provided suggestions regarding the menu and was very attentive. My wife had Eggs Benedict. The restaurant had multiple versions of eggs Benedict and my wife ordered traditional. Hollandaise daubed was great and eggs poached perfectly. I had the Wild hog skillet and it was great. The side of pancakes that came with it really hit the spot. Highly recommend. read more

If you're looking for a breakfast diner that doesn't have a long wait, this is a great place. It's so clean! And every time I've been, the food has been (not extravagant but) pretty tasty!! read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Classic American Breakfast with French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

Downhome cooking is their specialty. The food is always good and served hot. The portions are generous. On the weekend they serve mimosas that you can swim in! Nice and friendly staff. read more

Great service and was able to add on when needed after the first order. Very polite customer service

Great food that is always consistent! Service is always friendly and fast. Very large menu as well.

What a great little secret in The Colony area. The best breakfast place in the area by far. The value, quality and quantity you get for you money is great. The weekends are a bit hectic but you should be able to get I. During the week no problem. The staff is very attentive and helpful. The food is delicious. The crepes are amazing and the skillets are just delicious. The restaurant has a farmhouse feel which makes it a cozy place for breakfast. It is not a large venue which also makes it nice but hard to get in on the weekend AM. Overall a great place for breakfast. No way you leave hungry!!! read more

This place was horrible! Everything sucked from the food to the service. I understand it was busy but not even a smile on the waitress face... I RECOMMENDED BARNEYS BY 121! :) read more

Delicious food, large portions, decent prices and spacious. Would go again. 3 breakfast with juice and coffee for 60 bucks.

Delicious and beautiful waffles and pancakes that were almost too pretty to eat. Prices are reasonable, portions are decent and the food is made right and with love. Service was pretty good too. Excited to come back and try other menu items! read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Berry waffle and blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

This is an updated review... My wife and I as well as business colleagues have been to this restaurant multiple times for breakfast and lunch. This morning we had two surprises...one annoying and one a definite issue. I had requested. substitute on one of the items on an order, "no problem"....but when the bill showed up the substituted item was deleted but an extra charge was added for the substitution with no adjustment to the original item price. That was mostly annoying but got fixed. My wife orders a decaf coffee and then asked for a refill...as she had multiple times before. ..except this time they charged her again..something like $4 for another cup. I told here we had never been charged like that for a refill at any visit. The 'manager' claimed it was always this way and acted like she didn't believe me. She kept waving towards the front of the restaurant something calling it a 'grinder' as the reason. She was oblivious to the complaint and just kept smiling There was nothing on the menu about charging each cup of decaf and apparently they don't charge for regular coffee refills. We never got a coherent answer as to why the charge, finally gave up and left Food is still good and the service is still above average...but it drops off our 'preferred place to go list read more

Cozy cute place. Food was ok. Nothing to rave about. Coffee strong and hot. Beats a chain restaurant.

Quite plain. For the price, I was expecting a better flavor profile, but the crepes really tasted like nothing. The servings are huge though. A normal person should not be able to eat that much in one sitting. Maybe I should've gotten something else, but I do not recommend the hills crepes. I don't really see why this place is so popular - maybe I ordered the wrong dish. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Hills Crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

We came twice for breakfast and we were very satisfied. Good portions and good food. The service was fast and friendly both times. Plenty of vegetarian options. read more

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I always google good breakfast spots and this place has never popped up on google and not sure why? My husband and I really enjoyed the dishes and the environment. It is very clean. read more

Hills Cafe - Austin Ranch - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Colony, Texas

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I had brunch with a friend at Hills Cafe today, and this spot reminds me of what you'd get if a cozy diner married a trendy modern cafe. The service was spot on as the woman that took our orders was friendly and checked on us plenty of times to make sure we had everything we needed. I ordered a decaf coffee with honey, as well as a Mediterranean salad and my friend had chocolate chip pancakes, some breakfast dish that had hash brown, mushrooms, eggs, and a mix of other things, with a mocha on the side. Both of us thought the food was tasty. The one critique I have on this place is that it's be great to see some more vegan options on the menu, but overall I enjoyed the experience. read more

Service was awesome! On top of everything. The food was ok. Biscuits and gravy were bland and the biscuits were very dull. The house salsa was good! Over all I will be back for sure cause of the service. Can't let one menu item change the fact it was clean and service was great read more