I ordered the Frodo, my wife ordered the Bilbo, but my mom-in-law ordered the Fish Tacos. Mine & the kids food arrived first, had to wait another five minutes for my wife's sandwich. I was almost done with mine by the time my mother-in-laws tacos arrived. Over 15 minutes for those tacos to show up to the table. They must had difficulty catching the fish out back in the Shire. Once the food arrived it was all delicious, but the timing of the food delivery to the table could be much improved. Would have been at least 4 stars if it wasn't for that. read more

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Horrible horrible service!! -5 We had one horrible waitress who was extremely rude. Took so long to get our food! Gave us drinks we didn't order because she did not write them down of what we actually wanted. The cups were dirty! Overall horrible! First time and last time! The food is not great or worth the price it was bland. The lemonade was disgusting. Man this place was not good at all! read more

Ah Lord of the Rings Central- I've been to this place on many happy occasions, however found my way back this past weekend for some delightful $10 Mimosa Crafts, fully loaded beef nachos, and of course some blueberry pancakes to top it all off. Strange combination, I know but the sweet and savory tastes worked perfectly together. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio, and relax in the Sunday leisure and join the rest of the families to have some brunch. Our server was quite pleasant and checked in on us often, as well as making recommendations. The pancakes are a must. If you're looking to spend a day outside of the norm and eat some decently priced tasty food, head here! read more

HUGE selection of food. Great place to take a lot of people with different tastes or if y'all can't decide what kind of food you want. Probably the biggest selection of mead/beers that I know of. Plus: LOTRs inspired read more

Dear Management, I'd like to congratulate you and your staff for providing my family and me with a wonderful dining experience last Saturday night. The food was delicious while the service was first rate. However, I'd like to relate an incident that detracted from the experience. There was a party of young adults comprised of two males and one female who were seated at the table next to us. The female went on a loud, profanity laced tirade, uttering the F-word on numerous occasions well within hearing distance of my 5 year old daughter. We alerted our server who kindly helped us settle our bill so that we could leave the setting quickly. I don't bring this to your attention to extract any personal gain or favors from your establishment. My aim is to make you aware of this ugly incident because it is occurrences such as these that could dissuade families from bringing their children to your fine restaurant. I only ask that you make a solemn pledge to issue a strong and stern warning to anyone using coarse language among the presence of minors and to invoke swift and severe consequences to anyone who fails to comply. Before I close, I want to make clear that our experience was mostly positive, but I would hate to see such a fine restaurant earn a reputation for tolerating and promoting an atmosphere unfriendly to families. read more

Love coming to this little hobbit house. I always get the avocado burger but next time I promise to expand my horizons! We got seated immediately and served within minutes. I cant rave enough about the avocado burger, it's so big and stuffed with avocado of course it's going to be messy! I didnt even see what my mom ordered, she devoured hers so fast. Cant wait to try something else next time! read more

Hobbit Cafe - Avocado burger with sweet potato fries! 10/10 look at all that avocado!! - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were just there, and the manager came up to our table and accused us of not paying for our meal at previous visits,his words "it's been brought to my attention that you guys have eaten here before and not paid for your service, I will need a card to hold the tab open" I thought he was joking, but he wasn't. We did give him a card but then asked for it back because we realized it was ridiculous. We go way to often to be treated that way. Once we asked for the card back he said they ask everyone because they had to many dine and dash, true or not the way he approached us was wrong. He could of said "hey guys we changed our policy and now ask everyone because of this and that" but no he said WE specifically didn't pay. Totally put us off from ever coming back here again. Who ever is above him definitely needs to train him better or get rid of him. read more

The service is exceptional! Everyone is very educated about the extensive (and ever-changing) beer menu. The menu has healthy options. We have been twice and each time ordered different things and have never been disappoint. I believe we got a few burgers, chili fries, and spinach quesadillas. And the owner did a great job with the aesthetics of the restaurant. read more

A lot of missed opportunities here for a restaurant inspired by Tolkien. Would skip if you are a Tolkien/Hobbit/LOTR fan with any sort of expectations. read more

We came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. We had to wait for about 10-15 mins for a table. My friend got the salmon Benedict and I got the stuffed pepper omelette. Both were delicious, really enjoyed the food and easy vibe here! read more

Food is fresh. I ordered a burger and it was tasty and fresh. Highly recommend this hidden. Spot. Server were nice.

So if I could rate this place lower then a one I would. The young that helped us was good, friendly and polite. Food great and delicious! What could be the issue.... while sitting enjoying lunch we were subject to being profiled. Asked if we, the only Mexicans eating outside, were smoking? The scared little guy walked off but we ask why us! We don't complain and then we asked to speak to a manager which no surprise to me! It's the scared little guy again. My girlfriend and I asked why us and nobody else was asked. He said he thought he saw smoke between two tables, which we asked "well you asked only us and not the other table". His dumb as day self said I've made a mistake before. This guy is unworthy of his current title and racial profile us! My girlfriend didn't even finish her food because she was beyond mad. Again food was great, waitress great and manager was a zero read more

Super cute and cozy place to eat with easy parking. The outdoor seating was fun and whimsical. The waiter was great and prompt. I loved their drink options. Only downside was the sandwich crust was burnt on both my sandwich and my friend's sandwich - which cut my mouth (first world problems!). read more

Good food and beers. A bit of a hippie vibe but 100 percent Middle Earth decor. The hostess was even dressed up like a hobbit and even had pointy ears! read more

The place is located at a good location and their food and liquor menu looks so tempting and the ambience is so beautiful with the small lights out in the outdoor seating. Would recommend going here early as it will be either crowded in the evening or you won't find any parking. But what a great cozy place for comfort food. Loved the chocolate mousse here. You can also get your date here ;) I tried the Gandalf sandwich, mousse, spinach and mushroom quesadillas and jalapeño peppers. read more

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Not bad, first time trying and service was great but I ordered the portobello mushroom fajitas and they were so plain it hurt how unseasoned they were, from the rice to the beans to the mushrooms themselves. Disappointed but again, great service! read more

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Pretty cool place, the old house platform provides a great welcoming environment. Waiters are friendly and the food selection is good. Even the off the menu options.. read more

Hobbit Cafe - Amazing burger Unfortunately I don't remember its name , I just showed them a picture from online and they instantly knew what to bring me! - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food. Fatty Lumpkin is my favorite. I recommend this to anyone looking for a unique dining experience.

Always delicious and such a great atmosphere. I usually always get the dwalin (curried chicken) and the fried pickles. These are hands down the best fried pickles in all of Houston. The mead selection is very extensive and if you haven't tried mead this is definitely the place to try it for the first time. The servers are sometimes on the slow side but they always have a great attitude and are very friendly. This is a must try for everyone! read more

Ate here again about a long absence and I will say that the food and service were better thanI remember. The waitress gave us enough space to have a long conversation while not trying to 'turn the table' - although it wasn't exactly packed. We started with the shrimp rolls, which were kinda blah - they are definitely bought from a supplier and then fried. They were no bad - just be prepared and not think that you are getting something freshly made in-house (or at least it seems they weren't. I had the fish tacos and I will have to say that they were fantastic. The sauce that they use under the fish was delicious. They also give you a lot of guacamole, if you like guac. This was really a nice dinner. I love the way that they do rice and beans -- combined in a single ramekin. This was a first date kind of night and I will say that the Hobbitt is a great place for such. I will be back soon - much sooner than last time. read more

Great Vegan meals and the wind is great. Might be a hole in the wall looks but the food and the service is great.

Still the same rating, just some updates. The parking lot was relatively recently paved, which makes parking much easier - woohoo! With respect to food, I would be wary of some of the smoothies. On a recent trip here, my friend and I got the Mithril Mix and the Wilderland Nut. In our opinion, the Mithril Mix was too sweet and tasted off, while the Wilderland was very nutty and almost took effort getting it up the straw. In a desperate attempt to make them better, we tried to mix them together, which helped a little, but still wasn't great. That being said, the spinach mushroom quesadillas is always a safe bet (I love how many vegetables are in it), and I usually get one of their sandwiches (my favorites are the Shire and the Bilbo Magnificent). read more

Came here on a Friday around 5 pm for an after-work drink and dinner. We were sat immediately outdoors. It was a bit hot but they had fans which was good. Our server was very friendly and chatty and made drink recommendations. I ordered the Space City and it sneaks up on you: it's good, not great but I would probably recommend it. They were out of many of the beers listed on their menu which was unfortunate because we asked for 4-5 different ones and they kept coming back saying they didn't have it. We ordered off the happy hour menu: quesadilla, spring roll, and a side of fries. Quesadilla: Very small portion, not really filling (wasn't a fan of the overall flavor). Spring roll: This was really not good. It had a cream cheese filling (or something like that) and it was not pleasant to eat). The fries were very good. Overall price for food was good because it was off the HH menu. I appreciate the themed (Lord of the rings) atmosphere and menu, but not a place I would come back to. read more

Not the experience we were hoping for ))): found this on google trying to find a different place for dinner and my husband and I got super excited because of the theme. Getting to it wasn't hard at all and there was plenty of parking when we arrived. First off it's really cute on the outside. Really has that rustic pub feel. When we were greeted and brought to our table the host seemed annoyed with me because she tried to sit us right on top of another table not even a foot apart. I asked if we could get something else that wasn't as close which didn't mean we had to be in entirely different room or anything, But you could tell she was irritated. When we sat it took maybe 5 minutes to be greeted and the server was super nice. We started off with water and I asked about the strawberry lemonade and she told me she loved it so I got that as well. My husband wanted bud light but unfortunately didn't have any even though the list of beers is HUGE. So he just stuck with water. Once she came back with water we asked for a few minutes to look over the menu which she didn't have an issue with and told us she would bring out the lemonade that the bar was still working on it. We didn't see her for another 15 minutes. She then came back and got our orders and still hadn't brought the lemonade and about 5 minutes after that she finally brought it. Without a doubt the worst lemonade I've ever had. It was so bitter and hot from sitting outside at the bar for so long. It was totally watered down and half of the mug was just foam. Tasted like nothing but butter water. For a $4.99 lemonade with no refills we expected more. She then brought my husbands wings out without my food. The wings were on a salad and the sauce that came with it was not good at all. My husband wouldn't even let me try it saying it was so bad and he's not a picky person at all. The wings weren't terrible but he showed me how breaded they were and just not enjoyable. About 15 minutes later my bacon cheese burger came out and it wasn't terrible but really didn't have a lot of taste. I had also ordered hummus as my side and had to pay for the pita bread to go along with it? Which I was really confused about. That's like getting salsa and not getting the chips to go along with it. I was out of water by the time my food came out and never got a refill. For $50 for the food you would have thought it would have been better quality with more taste but the portions were good sizes. The inside was very cute and like I said very rustic. Had some random things like multicolored Christmas lights hanging up that didn't fit the theme so I do think they could do a little better with decorating. We unfortunately won't be going back and decided to even skip dessert at this point because it just wasn't a good experience ))): read more

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The Middle Kingdom has Fallen! I have been eating the once glorious Thorin Oakenshield at the Hobbit Cafe and its predecessor the Hobbit Hole Cafe on Shepherd for decades. Back when the Hobbit Hole was a vegetarian restaurant. It was a glorious mix of light warm and fluffy tabouli topped with melted cheese and wonderfully toasty bread. A sandwich truly honoring its namesake. Today, my Thorin Oakenshield came and looked wonderful. But the first bite was awful. Nowadays the recipe calls for cold, heavy, wet store bought tabouli straight from the fridge. It was as if the wild men of the mountains were pounding on the kitchen door and the cook had to get the food out before running for Helms Deep. By the time I finished the sandwich, the once warm and toasty bread was soggy and falling apart. If this is all you can do to preserve the heritage of your store, it is time to drop the pretense and just with serve food you can do well. I don't see how any restaurant could possible think it was a good idea to serve warm toasted bread filled with cold mush that turns the melted cheese cold and hard before the sandwich is finished. This is a terrible sandwich and shouldn't be on any menu. Do away with this atrocity of a meal. read more

This is a hidden gem in Houston. I've been going here off and on for over 20 years. Years ago, I had ordered chicken salad and was served the curry chicken salad. It was a surprising happy accident. Add avocado and sprouts and you have a very tasty lunch... and dinner. The scoops are generous. I've had great sandwiches over the years but keep coming back to the curry chicken salad. Yum! I do need to try a burger at some point. If you haven't been or it's been awhile, make a trip. Dining in or on the patio is open. read more

Great service and great food. Just drove by and seen the sign and did a U turn. The food was great and very tasty. read more

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Service was awesome and the food was even better! The strawberry lemonade and boudin burger was to die for. read more

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The hobbit cafe is a Houston staple. Yes if you're a middle earth fanatic then this is the place to go but even if you're not you can appreciate what vibe they are bringing. Best sandwich or burger in town. Not to mention the amazing service. Saturday was our server and let me just say "wow, what an amazing experience". Saturday made sure we had everything we needed and offered great recommendations!!! Definitely a must eat and drink in Houston! read more

I really wanted to love this place like eveyone else but it just didn't do it for me. Service is extremely sloe and the black bean burger was a little heavy with the bean and a little hard to eat because it was so squishy but the fries were really good. The mead was wonderful and the ambiance was cool. A lady brought her dog who was not used to people so it just kept barking the entire time which is kinda ok if it's a yip but this was from a golden retriever in close tight quarters. If i go back it will be for the drinks. read more

I love the lord of the rings theme, super cool. Everyone that works there is friendly and attentive. There is a fantastic beer selection and a pretty good happy hour. I'd suggest eating only their sandwiches. I've had burgers here that are some of the worst I've ever had. Also, the fish dishes are very, very fishy and the steamed veggies are crunchy as hell (even after asking to re-steam). I wish I liked the food more because it's such a fun restaurant. read more

Lunch review: So let's be real for just one minute. I thought the shire was somewhere in Ireland or Scotland, but i found it located on Richmond by Kirby. My day changed ,along with everyone who went with me, when I suggested this place to my coworkers. We all ordered some good food and had a great time during our lunch visit. Now on to my review... Customer service: The staff was very friendly and for a 1pm arrival we were seated inside promptly, and they plenty of patio seating. Our waiter was great. He got us drinks out right away and even accommodated my drink change request without hesitation. He also got me water even though I didn't order it which to me shows a great deal of experience. The Menu: On the menu you will find lots of variety. You will be required to narrow down your selection so that you can make up your mind. They have so many different types of dishes and yummy food that we had to start off with the black bean nachos which was well worth the money and can feed 5 easily. I also ordered Smaug's delight and my friends ordered the salmon burger which was delish I heard. I will have to go back to get a taste of how their burgers fare against my strict judging criteria. I have no doubt they will shine bright like a salmon! I also got a smoothie called "mithril mix" which consisted of strawberries, banana, and pineapple. It was really good as I'm picky about how much banana I taste in my smoothies. It was perfection on a warm and humid July afternoon, and tasted fresh. The season fries I ordered were very good and fried to perfection, and I really wanted to taste the sweet potato fries my friends ordered so I did. One of my coworkers also ordered the blackened tilapia and barely ate it because she was not hungry but said it was tasty. In summary: I would have to say that for a quick, enjoyable lunch I will make this one if my top ten around the Montrose area. Food came out quick and the atmosphere was chill and laid back. read more

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Poor service and cold food. I was told " you should care about the earth" when I asked for a straw. My 70$ worth of food was cold enough to have been previously frozen. I will not be back. read more

The Hobbit Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole wide world and if it were a person I'd want a million autographed pictures of it. First and foremost, for my fellow nerds and our counterparts, hippies, the Hobbit Cafe is pretty much the greatest date place in the world for people like us to screen potential paramours. Here's how it goes: YOU:"Hey, wanna check out this great place called the Hobbit Cafe?" DATE:"I dunno, that sounds kind of nerdy. How about Applebee's?" YOU:"You're really a great person, and in another world it could have worked out, but I don't know if I'm in a place right now where I can be with someone...." The ambiance is pretty awesome. It's nerd-rustic, with wooden tables made with REAL WOOD and pictures of Gandalf all up in that piece. Romantical candles, mood lighting, quiet environment--it's all pretty great. But let's be real, people go to the place to eat, not to look at the walls. How's the food? It's amazing. Looking for something indulgent? Try the shrimp rolls or a burger with sweet potato fries. Looking for something healthy? Grab a salad, any of the fish specials, or a Valinor with tofu. Looking for something in between? Get the Hobbit Wrap. I love the Hobbit Wrap so much that I would ask it out but know I'd get rejected because it's out of my league. Get it with brown rice and the curry chicken salad and discover what it's like to fall in love all over again. But if you're there on a date, try not to make too many eyes at your wrap. It's not a good way to get a second date. Speaking from experience here. read more

Unless you're willing to challenge me, I'd have to say that Hobbit Cafe has the dorkiest menu in all of Houston. I never read The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings books, and I slept through the movie trilogy, but the funky decor and great food keeps me coming back for more. I recommend all out-of-towners stop at the Hobbit Cafe, it's definitely a Houston institution. Even though the food itself is pretty healthy (all entrees come with black beans and shredded carrots), the portions are probably triple what a person my size should eat. I leave stuffed, and I swear tuba music plays as I waddle out the door. Whatevs, it's tasty. I recommend the burgers and any of the sandwiches, each appropriately named after Tolkien's characters. Each sandwich contains at least an entire avocado, and you'll need a fork if you want to eat and still look lady-like. The "slim" sandwiches are still gigantic. Hobbit Cafe only gets four stars from me because I once made the mistake of ordering the Vegetilla and it was totally LAME. They just steamed some broccoli and carrots, covered them in cheese, and stuck them in between tortillas. Totally bland and just flat-out disappointing. read more

The Hobbit has it all: the lived-in snugness of Bag End and a festive and eclectic menu. If you are into the Lord of the Rings or anything like that, or if you just like an unusual spot to eat, drink, and make merry, you've found it. I always start with the Mithril Mix smoothie (mango, strawberry, and banana, if I recall), and get the spinach and mushroom enchiladas. Yummy! The staff are very good, and for the most part are pretty quick on the uptake and with orders. Be warned: if you have a lot of people in your party, things can get quite snug in a hurry. Jeff read more

I used to love this place, but first the service slipped, then the food. Pros: Lots of vegetarian options Strawberry lemonade Atmosphere that amuses your nerdy friends Casual Big patio Fries (oh, the fries) HUGE sandwiches Kinda cozy Cons: Slow service Lots of high schoolers on first dates during hours that are prone to that I've been billed for drinks I didn't order the last 3 times I was there Can get loud in the individual rooms Parking (how many hobbits does it take to fill a pothole?) So maybe takeout is the answer? The food is great when it's on, pretty meh when it's not. read more

So far, my favorite cafe in Houston. It's very veggie-friendly and reminds me of some of my favorite outdoor cafes on the California coastline. Their sandwiches are unbeatable (all of them) and you only need to order the "slim" serving. It's enough for 2 people. Their curry-chicken salad sandwich is really truly amazing. The staff is always pleasant and laid-back and I've never had to wait for a table. Get some Iced Tea in the afternoon and check out the imported brews. Their wine list isn't too shabby, either. This place makes their own yogurt, mixes it with honey, and serves it with fruit salad for delish (but pricey) dessert. I hear the smoothies rock (they always look good) and I've never smelled such amazing fajitas. Go now while the weather is still nice enough to eat outside. No hesitation in the 5 star rating (although, if you're picky about restrooms...I'd say theirs are "okay", at best...so sue me- I like a door on my stall and not a curtain). read more

I used to dig Hobbit Cafe. A friend and I would always come here as our go-to lunch/early dinner spot. Within the past year, I feel like the restaurant is trying to shake down its customers for all that they're worth. Food has gotten pricier, and god forbid it if you want to sub anything. Want cheese? Add on another 0.99c. If you want french fries instead of potato chips, tack on another $1.79. Onion rings or fruit? $1.99. Other restaurants I frequent usually have this built into their prices or charge a little bit more; not 20% or more of your meal. And here's the kicker. They have an up charge if you want sweet potato fries instead of regular fries at the price of $2.59 which is stated NOWHERE on the menu. The manager removed this charge from my bill after I mentioned this. Another unstated thing on the menu: Hobbit will let you substitute veggie burger patties in lieu of their beef burger except on the avocado burger. So a restaurant that proclaims itself as vegetarian-friendly penalizes vegetarians by charging them $2.69 to have avocado added on (instead of ordering the avocado burger, you have to order a regular veggie burger and get avocado added - they're going to make you pay for that avocado). I think that's what ticks me off so much about this place. Things aren't clear to the customer and rarely does the staff inform the customer of additional charges prior to the order being submitted (for things that are not addressed on the menu) until the bill arrives. This exact scenario has happened with all of my past few Hobbit visits. The food is tasty but not unique or hard to find elsewhere. It's getting to the point where Hobbit is becoming a last choice, especially if all other restaurants are closed. As for the decor, mismatched worn furniture, old restaurant chairs and tables, movie collectibles in a case, outside terrace and tree does not Middle Earth make. The ambiance can be nice and cozy, but the overall appearance of this restaurant isn't something I would find worth mentioning. Because honestly, it's average. Parking is all right during weekday lunch hours but difficult during peak hours in the evenings and weekends. read more

When I turned 18 and started venturing outside of Conroe into the "big" city of Houston a friend told me there was a restaurant dedicated to all things Tolkien. Couldn't be. That just sounds like fun and heaven for a book nerd like myself! So we went. The parking lot is a lot of potholes and a lot of the time I've had to park down the street due to it being packed (good sign!). On a warm sunny day I love sitting outside on their practically wrap around patio! So many trees and it's tucked away you forget you're in the city for an hour or so. I loved this place from the beginning! Any place that will serve me a sandwich or burger with huge slices of fresh avocado on it is great in my book! And sprouts! Yum! I think the sandwich I got was called the Bilbo Baggins. Can't quite remember. But all the veggies on it were always fresh and I could never finish it it was so huge! I love places that serve great healthy alternatives! Only let down was usually the staff. Not so friendly and skimpy with the water or slow to get your bottle of ketchup to you. And I never saw the same person there twice in all the times I'd gone there! But don't be surprised to see the owners flitting about serving waters and seating guests. I was never too terribly enthused with the bathrooms - a two-seater for a place that knows how to pack in the people, and no doors - just shower curtains that like to blow open everytime someone opens the door. There are many cute places to eat with around the same menu here in Chicago, but none of them are Tolkien themed with memorabilia everywhere you look. I wish I had bought a t-shirt before I moved to remind me off all the fun I had with lots of friends there. read more