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    Hippo Cafe

    3.4 (311 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Stephanie P.

    Candd Ed back in for breakfast this weekend. No wait time for table of 2. I ordered a waffle and loaded tots and my significant other had a breakfast sammy. Waiter seemed new , we aske for the sammy w egg,cheese, and tomato which he said the kitchen couldn't do- we then asked for a side of tomato to put it on ourselves.- it ended comeing w the tomato on it which is what we asked for,& the cheese was cold and just thrown on there we were hoping it was somewhat melted like any other breakfast sandwich. The waffle was the same as the free breakfast at hotels- not impressed and deff will not order again. The tots were good flavor was more of a dinner side but good none the less. I didn't see anywhere explicitly outlining this service fee they tack on but I read other reviews and was aware ahead of time . It was 7% fee if I remember correctly. Might be back but not as excited about this weekend's experience as I was my first visit.

    Chicken fried Steak, eggs and grits!
    John P.

    Great Food, great vibe and my server, Shelby was Awesome! I was greeted kindly when I walked in. I was able to get a table at the window and enjoyed my breakfast.

    Heavenly French Toast with a side of eggs and bacon
    Berto R.

    Their Heavenly French toast is pretty much the only item I think about when I visit. It is very good and highly recommend. We've tried other things, but nothing worth mentioning. Not very impressed with their selection of drinks and hot drinks. They should offer a wide variety of tea options and a variety of coffee options. Service is friendly and nice. Ambience is cool, nicely decorated. Beware, if you have a party of more than 5, they'll sit you by the door. The problem with that is every time someone walks in or out, you feel the cold draft and that makes dining very uncomfortable.

    Carne guiisada The 3 Magical Bean and Cheese split in two
    Melissa P.

    Under new management since last time we were here. This is a weekend brunch place for us. Typical small town cafe with local art on walls and windows. We shared a carne guisada plate and were pleased with flavors and portions. List of pie options as well to finish off your meal. Will be back!

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    Stacie J.

    My friend was looking for a breakfast place with pancakes and we came across Hippo Cafe in Hutto! Very cute, diner style place and our waiter Alex was great! We both ordered the Hippo Breakfast with choice of bacon or sausage, any style eggs, 2 pancakes, and choice of side...we both chose hash browns. Definitely a great place to stop by!.

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    Pam P.

    My daughter and her boyfriend love this place, so when I visited we had to go. Right off the bat we couldn't talk because the music was so loud along with a loud group of people. The sandwich would have been good but the bread was so buttered my hands were dripping with oil and the cheese sadly was wrapper fake cheese. Needless to say not very good but our waitress was great. Possibly Chelsey but not sure

    The Hippo Way burger
    Gregg M.

    This was my first visit to the Hippo Cafe in Hutto. I like to support locally owned restaurants and this is a staple. We had an outstanding server who was both friendly and helpful throughout our lunch. The atmosphere is very causal with butcher paper used as "tablecloths." Great for families, easy to find and lots of parking. My buddy had Fatties Smash bacon cheese burger with fries and I had The Hippo Way, with hatch green chilies, pepper Jack cheese and a side of onion rings. All were yummy! Will be back for their signature breakfast omelettes! Definitely a repeater for me!

    Carla A.

    My family and I spent a few days in the area and on our way back home, we found this gem. I first want to say that our waitress was the cutest little thing! She was so kind and patient with us. I like they they use butcher paper to cover their tables. I found myself doodling more than our kids were. HA!! This is where my son was introduced to chocolate chip pancakes. . .he absolutely loved it! My husband had an omelet that he also thoroughly enjoyed as well. If you are in the are and breakfast is a must, you have to visit this location.

    Southwest Veggie Burger
    Shruti P.

    Loved the strawberry crepe! Sweetness of the sauce was a great balance. Server was kind with us and let us try the white chocolate and chocolate sauce. I would definitely keep going to this place for the crepe. But unfortunately just for the crepe. The SW veggie burger was good but not good enough for second time. It's not the taste, the quantity of the filling and the size. And the extra $2 charged for onion ring was a complete ripoff. Server made it sound like "oh the menu just says fries but it's actually any side you want. So what side do you want?" And when I said you mean it's a typo and it's actually I choose a side. And she said YES. Umm nope, yes not! Charged extra and the quantity of side was more of a shame. Rather skip the side if you are going to serve like 7-8 onion rings. The burger and rings were a complete no for portion size and the money. Pretty laid back chilled out place otherwise and has ample private parking. Service was quick. They do charge additional dollars to every order to fit in the "locally sourced ingredients".

    breakfast burrito, Blue Hippo Pancakes, western omelette

    cute little spot! Small dinner vibes. The plates were a great size and very tasty. Breakfast burrito was massive. Really hit the Sunday breakfast spot. Service was very quick no wait time. Nice and attentive server!

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    Not a quiet place, very busy but with that our server came back four times to check on us and was very pleasant.Food was good as well!

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    First time visit. Friendly and fast service and delicious food! We will definitely be back!

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    Texan Cafe & Pie Shop

    Texan Cafe & Pie Shop

    3.8
    (806 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    First time visit. Eating late Saturday afternoon so in between crowded times. I ordered the Chopped…read moreSteak with mashed potatoes, brown gravy, and carrots with Fried Green Tomato appetizer. Fried Green Tomatoes were huge (in a good way) pieces. Fresh, hot and hand battered. Generous serving. Chopped steak was good. Mashed potatoes had the little chunks the way I like. Nice small town diner ambience. Service was good. We just enjoyed everything. Also got a Pecan Cobbler that was really good, but ate it too fast to take a picture. Definitely will return when we are in the area.

    I think Chicken Fried Steak is one of the best defining dishes of Southern cuisine. I think Chicken…read moreFried Steak is an item that has kept the people of the Southern United States together regardless of interests, jobs, intelligence, and opinions. It is a unifying meal of blue-collared and white-collared people alike. It is a food that unifies the vast cultures of the south. There is no debate when there is a Chicken Fried Steak. Soul food and southern food are so severely important to people who were raised in the south because the overall feeling of those cuisines is that it feels like their Grandma is cooking dinner. Now if you look at my Yelp profile picture for a fraction of a second and maybe stereotype a little, you can accurately assume that my Grandma's cooking would fit in the latter and you would maybe wonder if my grandmother knows what seasoning is. If you have had her chili, you would say no. The famous Texan Cafe & Pie Shop in Hutto is a classic Southern diner that is always a perfect pick-me-up meal and is a truest staple of the area. When I first visited Hutto before moving I looked for places to try, and the abundant and sheer quantity of reviews for Texan Cafe made it clear that I had to try it. That was just over a year ago, and I still remember parking my car in the lot across the street and walking into the cozy diner with wood chairs and booths, red tablecloths, and so much decor on the walls it might be a museum, and I felt right about moving to Hutto. I was seated immediately and almost instantly ordered the Chicken Fried Steak smothered with white gravy, of course, with sides of Fried Okra and Mashed Potatoes. It was not long before the beautiful plate hit my table, and I destroyed everything on that plate. When I thought it was over, I was handed the dessert menu that was two full rows worth of pie and other options. I was mesmerized by the length of it and was overwhelmed by the options. I texted my parents to tell them and suddenly I was going back to San Antonio with slices on slices worth of pie for them to have. When my parents came up to help move me in, they wanted to go to the Texan. They were impressed with how great the meal was alongside the pies. Pies that they bought extra of to take back with them to San Antonio. When I started my job, the first meal they took us new hires to was the Texan. I tried their Blue Plate Special and found out that Chicken Fried Pork Chops exist and fell in love with that. When my brother came and visited meeting my parents and me in Hutto, we went to the Texan. We enjoyed their appetizers and everyone had to have a slice of pie. Options for everyone. When a friend came and visited, she took a solo trip to the Texan while I was at work then told me she took the best nap of her life after. My buddy and I decided to go randomly one day after work to try their Hot Pie with Brandy Sauce. That thing is a tank and is worth a visit to try alone. What a sweet creation. When my girlfriend visited me in Hutto, I took her to the Texan and she will randomly text me about how much she misses the pie. I try to get her a slice every time she comes and visits. It is her favorite thing. It is clear to see why it is a favorite to so many because everyone I have taken to the Texan has left a fan wanting to come back. I brought my grandparents home a full Blueberry pie from the Texan Cafe which my grandma told me "was the best I have even since I was a little girl. Not too sweet with a great crust. Just right. A blueberry pie is my favorite." I know this review is less of a review and more of a collection of vignettes of many stories built inside the walls of the Texan Cafe, but that is what is so beautiful about southern hospitality and southern diners. That is why there is so much decor about the extensive history of Texan Cafe and the culture of Hutto on the walls. I went back this afternoon for the first time in a short while, but I find myself continuously impressed by the quality of the food, the efficiency as a whole, and just how welcoming everyone is inside. Their pies are just truly next level. Today, I went for the Chicken Fried Pork Chop Blue Plate Special which is truly heaven sent, potato salad, fried okra, and a slice of their cherry pie. It is a meal you feel blessed to eat and a restaurant you love supporting because of it. Every pie I have had at the Texan is better than any other pie I have eaten. They could be a full time bakery and still be the monument of Hutto. It just happens they have food that warms your heart too. RIYL: Grandma's cooking if it was not dry

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    Oreo cookie pie is just cool whip with oreo crumbles mixed in.
    Oreo cookie pie is just cool whip with oreo crumbles mixed in.
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    54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

    54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse

    3.3
    (364 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Gluten-free friendly

    I have visited this 54th St. Restaurant several times and one of the things that stands out is that…read moreall of the servers are very attentive, friendly and helpful. I also like the layout of this 54th St. because the dining space is spread out and separate from the bar area but there is a lot of bar space as well depending on what you are looking for. This is a newer restaurant so the design and decore is more of a modern elegant look. I like the fact that you can order off of the happy hour menu in the bar or dining area and they have a lot to offer on their happy hour menu, including drinks and appetizers. At the time I visited, they offered a separate menu that allows you to pair up with another diner at your table to order a combination of select meals, appetizers, drinks, and desserts for a really good combination price. We chose a combination that gave us each an alcoholic beverage, a shared appetizer, and two entrées. We shared the gringo dip and chips and for my entrée I had the chicken bucatini. It was a delicious blackened chicken and pasta in an alfredo sauce and it was delicious. My daughter had a soup and sandwich combo. That was a very generous portion for the price point as well. There are definitely deals to be had but more importantly, I found the food and service to be spot on and it didn't break the bank.

    Good: Wait staff was great. Food was tasty, though I feel like the double smash burger needed salt…read more Using Muenster cheese instead of American cheese (which is a saltier cheese) means you need to up the seasoning game on the beef itself. Chicken quesadilla was great. Seasoned waffle fries with gringo dip was also very good. Not so good: Management. I ordered a double Jack and Coke in a short glass. I deliberately mentioned the short glass to the waitress, in spite of the fact that a typical double whiskey and Coke drink comes in a short glass. Unfortunately she didn't catch the ask for short glass (she said she'd never had someone yet ask for that order, but I think she meant at this restaurant). Someone delivered a tall glass instead. I asked our waitress to give me a short glass and she tried to do so. When she came back she said the manager wouldn't let her, which was weird, so I asked to see the manager. Josh. Josh did not handle the interaction well in my opinion. In his opinion it was the same alcohol in a short or tall, so he thought I should just drink the tall. That's obviously not a great experience. Ultimately after a (too) long discussion he didn't charge for the drink. But the experience was ruined for us and since this was our first visit to this location it was simply a bummer and we likely won't be back.

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    Bella Sicilia Pizzeria

    Bella Sicilia Pizzeria

    4.8
    (41 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    First off this place is awesome and cozy! It is very welcoming! I have seen the reviews about this…read moreplace. I decided to give it a try tonight with my family. When you walk in you can scan the QR code and order from the table. Or they will bring you a menu to your table. Then once you have figured out what you want, you then will walk up to the register to order. Personally, I ordered the old fashioned way. Next time I come I will order the new way with the QR code. The pizza here is really fresh and delicious. It's definitely not your average pizza from the competitors. I don't even believe that they can match the quality of the pizza here. My first observation was the crust and how it wasn't greasy. It was smooth and freshly hot from the oven. All the ingredients were fresh and quite honestly I didn't feel bloated after eating. I also had a house salad with ranch prior and it was delicious as well. There are no fountain drinks available here. So if you need an extra drink I would recommend ordering extra drinks. They also don't have ice or cups available so it is best to wait for your drinks when your food is ready. Overall, I am really impressed with the delicious pizza and the prompt service they provided with just two people. They seemed very happy to provide everyone with equal service whether in person or if were picking up an online order. I highly recommend trying this place out if you are reading my review.

    Great local spot in Hutto and I have to admit the pizzas are the shining stars. In my opinion, it…read moreis authentic Italian or if you want thin crust, New York style pizza or regardless the dough is fresh. Amazing fresh cheese all the ingredients from the toppings to the onions to the pepperoni to the different types of cheeses all on that amazing fresh crust the dough is incredible. Let's start with the pros and then I'll list the cons. I gave my review a four out of five because it frankly has more pros and cons. Pros: Amazing thin crust with no flop Fresh crispy undercarriage Dough is light and crispy Plenty of cheese on all the pizzas Each ingredient on each pizza you can taste on its own Cons: The garlic knots didn't have a strong enough garlic flavor The marinara sauce was too watery The Sicilia Panino sandwich to me, didn't have the price it cost vs the value. It cost too much versus the value that I received. It just didn't have enough meat to arugula to bread ratio it was off. I wish it had more of that white sauce. Incredible bread though. The supreme pizza in my opinion is the best out of the three. The supreme pizza had more toppings. You can really taste each ingredient in the overall American cheese on top was a nice contrast to the other two pizzas that tend to have more white cheese plus you can taste sausage. The diavola is a straight cheese, pepperoni pizza. Love the amount of ingredients on top. I appreciate the sliced meats and the cheese was great. The burrata had to be my least favorite because the mozzarella on top melted and it sort of got all over the pizza and leaked out the box. I was hoping the mozz would hold its shape but it's fine. To me the sauce underneath was not tasteful enough because I couldn't taste the sauce. I wish it had more sliced proscuitto. Overall great experience and I ended up having a food, and I went to bed

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