This place was a neat find for lord of the ring fans! We had a group of 10 and it took about 35 minutes to be sat outside. Staff was friendly and the general feel for the place was very chill. They have an extensive menu, but burgers seem to be their speciality. Most of the menu items have a reference to a character in LOTR. The purple drink was not good (tasted like sunblock), but everything else was good. I wouldn't say anything was outstanding, but it wasn't bad either - just your typical American cuisine. read more

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I absolutely love this little cottage like pub bar restaurant. The customer service is 5 star service, the food was always 5 star service. The drinks we had was very refreshing, flavorful and delicious. I would go back if I am ever in that part of town. read more

This place is a tourist trap. We came with friends from out of town. The decor is fun but I wish there was more of an ambiance to it but it's just some LOTR decor around. It seems like the decor and the names of the dishes is what makes it the Hobbit Cafe? We enjoyed the decor. The food was decent. Nothing amazing that stood out. There were a couple of things the server missed and when I asked for one of them, it was met with indifference. My toddler never got the order of fruit we asked for. It just seems like there wasn't a lot of care in the service we received and the food was mediocre at best. Worth a stop once to say you've been there but we won't be going back. read more

Hobbit Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Yes, the food is good. However, that parking lot.... It is awful. They must be making some money there - why don't they buy out one of the places around it and have a decent parking lot? Or put some money into the existing one. Even in off hours, trying to find parking in that little, oddly-spaced, shabby space is very off-putting - the last time we tried, we turned around and went elsewhere. Like I said, yes, the food is good, but Houston has many wonderful restaurants with unique identities - with much better parking lots! *(Because of the frustration of the parking lot, we haven't been in ages. Has anything changed? Has the parking lot been upgraded? Do you still have to wonder if you will come out to a car that has been dinged or scraped from others trying to fit into a tight space?) read more

We were in town for the weekend and my friend wanted to stop here. I'm not a LOTR fanatic so it was less fascinating for me but she seemed to enjoy the decor. We came for some smoothies on a hot day and they were just okay, nothing special. Prices were good and the patio looks like it would be awesome on a cooler day, definitely not in the summer though. Interesting situation at the end of our visit. We went to the front to buy a shirt and the cashier couldn't ring us up and had to find a manager to do it. Apparently you're supposed to buy the merch when you're ordering your food? Odd. Seems like something that should be addressed. read more

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I just threw portion control and my diet into Mordor and I'm not mad at it. The Hobbit Cafe is a quaint spot that's been around for years. Toilken themed characters inhabit the menu, the menu is expansive and the portions are Sauron sized. One small quibble, read the menu closely. A few extra charges that I didn't expect but overall, i'd return to the shire. read more

Hobbit Cafe - Beef Fajitas and Eggs Bombur's Bacon Cheese Burger Kid's Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is our second visit the The Hobbit Cafe and we just adore this quaint, quirky, throw to JR Tolkien and his amazing saga. Not only is the decor completely from the Shire and the rest of Middle earth but the staff equally dresses the part. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and there are a ton of healthy options and not so healthy options. I opted for egg salad today while hubby chose the hickory burger with onion rings. Delicious!? And if you are a beer and wine person, your glass, pint runner over. They have a gigantic mead selection! You can't go wrong with the Hobbit Cafe. Home is now behind you; the world is ahead!!!! read more

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First visit when visiting Houston was in 1975 when it was called the Hobbit Hole. After recently moving to the Houston area, found the restaurant was still in business after 50 yrs of business, that says a lot for a restaurant. Went back & wasn't disappointed. Food & service were excellent. Parking was a bit of a challenge, I'm pleased I went in my car & not a full sized pick up. read more

Hobbit Cafe - The original Hobbit Hole Restaurant. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fun little themed restaurant! Lots of cool decor if you're a Hobbit fan. Workers are nice, food came out after a reasonable amount of time. They've got a lot of different types of mead, which is fun to try! For food I got the fish tacos. The tacos themselves were decent, I liked that it came with salsa and a mango pico. The rice was very dry and the black beans were nothing special. My friend got a burger and fries- her fries were super crispy and a nice portion. There are many burger options, including vegetarian options. There's a parking lot and I was able to get a spot on a weeknight. read more

Hobbit Cafe - Fish Tacos - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

On a nice sunny day, make your way down to the Hobbit Cafe for a nice, refreshing glass of mead combined with the best selection of burgers Middle Earth has to offer. Head down to the Shire and challenge yourself with the Morgoth Burger if you dare... read more

So positives first, I am a huge Tolkien fan so that is what brought me to this place. The queso fries were absolutely amazing by far the star of the show. The hummus platter was huge, so definitely could be shared by several people. Now negative - The burger was OK I think maybe I was just way too full by time I got to it the one thing that I really kept me from giving this a five stars was the fact that the decor just seemed a little lacking like I was expecting more, and it seemed a little ran down Overall, I did not have a complaint the food was OK queso fries the best. The main thing if you're coming because of the themed restaurant this is the place to go. If you're coming for the food I've had better. read more

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Restaurant is super cute. You definitely feel like you are eating inside someone's cottage and it is Hobbit themed. This restaurant does not serve alcohol but you can get sake and wine. Staff was super friendly. And the food was pretty good. read more

Hobbit Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

A Houston tradition that never disappoints. Loyal customer since first opening in 1970's - they had a really cool location on S. Shepherd originally and have evolved at new locations while maintaining loyal customer base. Excellent casual spot. read more

We had a nice patio weather day so we enjoyed some time at the hobbit cafe. The menu has a large variety of food. We had The Dwalin with the Balin upgrade, the salad bowl with curry chicken and chicken fajitas. From the kids menu we got the cheeseburger and it was a good sized meal for my nephew. Service was fast and the music was enjoyable. We even got some hobbit merch from their store inside. read more

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My foodie friend Brenda asked where I want to grab something after the matinees. I was clueless in the area. Since she has been dining with the Hobbits, she suggested Hobbit Cafe. The place is hard to find on GPS. The building was cute. It feels like hobbit will show up. Parking lot is wacky. I ordered 2 fish tacos. The rice was not much, but the fish tacos we're something worth going back. I took one home and the day old taco was tastier than the one at the restaurant. read more

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I came here with some coworkers during a company trip to Houston, and really liked this place, even though it wasn't exactly perfect. It had sort of a dingy feel inside, though I can't quite put my finger on it, it just seemed kind of old and dusty... like the LOTR posters on the wall were cool, but I wouldn't touch it because it looked like they don't clean those things. I opted to sit outside instead which was much better, it was a nice spacious patio, with large tables, so it worked. Besides, most of the LOTR-themed items and decor were in the entryway of the restaurant, when you walk in before being seated, many of it in a display case behind glass, so we weren't really missing much regardless of where we sat. I absolutely loved how diverse the menu was, with cute and clever LOTR names for the various foods and drinks. I didn't order drinks while I was here, but they have so many options for beers, meads, and other beverages. To eat, I ordered Dori's Salmon Burger and chose salad for my side. The salad was the same spring mix that was inside the sandwich, and the caesar dressing was not very good. But the salmon burger was amazing, so delicious, all fresh ingredients, and a perfect balance of flavor with just the right amount of sauce. My vegan friend got the Mirkwood Black Bean Burger with vegan modifications, and she pretty much cleaned her plate and enjoyed her meal as well. Our server was friendly and provided sufficient service during our visit. Other things to note, their menu says they charge a 10% packaging fee for to-go orders, and two split checks max per table. They also have a parking lot for convenience. read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Cesar salad burger is amazing. The Morgoth challenge is very hard but the t-shirt is amazing! Must stop by here if you're a Tolkien fan read more

Hobbit Cafe - Morgoth Burger - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Was here for Sunday brunch which in Tolkien style is called "second breakfast". The brunch menu contains lots of special items in addition to the large regular menu. The flavored pancakes are a particular standout--we tried the lavender and pistachio version which were outstanding. The interior of the restaurant is so unique with Tolkien memorabilia throughout. The staff was very helpful in working through the extensive menu and the food arrived quickly and was fresh, hot and delicious. If you have never tried this place, you should. If you have, you should come back again. read more

This is not a 3.7 spot. The food was really good. My kids got burgers, which were huge. I had the burrito, which was San Diego-authentic. Everything was super fresh and the environment is so unique. Quaint and comfortable... not your average cookie cutter, boring place to eat. The staff was friendly and attentive. It's a smaller place, so be patient, but it's worth a wait. We will go back. It was our first stop. read more

If you can believe it, I just recently watched the LOTR (extended edition) movies all the way through for the first time. So obviously I had to check out this restaurant that has been around since 1972! I was surprised this place was so busy. I guess their Sunday brunch is a popular time. They have a small parking lot, but luckily got a spot! We had a 15-20 minute wait but we're able to hangout at their bar to kill some time. All the bartenders and waiters were super nice and informed on their menus. They have a wide variety of food. Highly recommend you check out the hundreds of photos here to see what the food is like as their menus do not have photos. We got seated outside since it was a nice afternoon. If you do too, don't forget to go inside to see all the movie collectibles and spots for photos. The bathroom has some surprises too. Haha. read more

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Had a great experience. Our sever gave us awesome mead & food recommendations. Definitely coming back next time we're in Houston.

Lovely little place in a off the main drag off Richmond. I had seafood tacos and they were good with mango salsa. Good beer, wine and mead selection. I mean, mead! Where else except the Renaissance Faire? Carrot cake is wonderful and I am a carrot cake snob! Come for the hippie vibes and eat some good food and drinks! read more

Hobbit Cafe - Outside - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Boho atmosphere with lots of tchotchkes. Comfortable patio. Inventive menu. Impressive mead list. Kitchen/service could be better coordinated, neither plates nor drinks came out at the same time for the 4 of us. Not quite the same place as it was back in 70s but decent half-hidden location and ok parking. read more

My husband, and avid Hobbit fan, wanted to go here for his 30th birthday. We've heard nothing but good things about this restaurant, and I was relieved to find several gluten-free options since I'm incredibly sensitive to the smallest trace of gluten. He ordered a burger, and I had the shrimp tacos (which were amazing). I fortunately didn't get sick, and we had a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back! read more

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Warning: Hobbit Cafe uses styrofoam for takeout boxes. Cute dinner spot with good food and special ambiance for the nerd in your life. The staff is super friendly here. The bathroom needs some repair work done. I ordered the falafel wrap with fruit and several pieces of fruit came out with aged/moldy spots (not really mold but brown/soggy). Wasn't a huge deal - I just cut off a corner from a couple of strawberries. I got free refills on my hot tea. My family really enjoyed this meal overall. read more

I am so confused. the service was so not good, restaurant and bathroom were so dirty, and food tasted like they opened bags from Walmart. I got the nachos and the queso on top was completely solid. there chips were just ruffles... read more

no matter how busy they are, the wait is short! the food comes out fast! i had dinner with a vegan and he said the fellowship appetizer was the best greek food ever! i loved the boudin burger.....but breakfast is worth my 50 minute drive south into houston! special thanks to demi and ari! these keepers of the restaurant were among the best i have experienced in the city! tell all your friends to try the hobbit "hole" cafe!!! read more

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First visit here because my brother loves Lord of the Rings! I tried mead for the first time too, I prefer its sweetness over beer. The waitress was very friendly & attentive, and there was plenty of seating on Tuesday afternoon. We had jalepeno poppers, & mushroom quesadilla, with a cheese filled spring roll looking appetizer. It was Tuesday so we had to have the fish Tacos which barely had any fish, so we ordered shrimp Tacos as well, which were better. Overall I wasn't a big fan of the food. The mead festival was an interesting experience & the carrot cake was pretty yummy in the end. Happy Yelping! read more

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This place is amazing!! It's small, it's themed, creative and most importantly GOOD! Not only do they have a fun LOTR theme in every aspect but the food is good to match the creativity. On top of that they specialize in Mead! The drink of the Vikings (of which is my heritage)! So this place was basically my own personal heaven. The only con for me was that it's a little too vegetarian heavy for my taste. They have meat options like the mount doom burger (which I had) and are delicious however I do not think a dish named after a dwarf of middle earth should be vegetarian. As a fan of LOTR I am a bit of a purist in that I would tailor it all to the lore as closely as possible in this regard. BUT it's their right to make the food how they wish. They proved to be worthy of being an eatery themed after LOTR despite the slightly heavy handed vegetarian tones. I can't wait to come back and try more Mead and take on mount doom again! read more

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Visited on a Saturday and the place was pretty busy. First time inside, and I'd love to visit again for drinks. The lamb burger was really good! Fruit even better, definitely enjoyed the pleasant mixture of the feta and mayo read more

Hobbit Cafe - Bifur's Lamb Burger - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It was my first time here and it is a bit pricey. My partner and I said we would definitely go again but special occasions though if we are back in the area. I ENJOYED the burger. My sister and my partner both liked their burgers also. Service was good for us. Ambiance was alright. read more

Hobbit Cafe - Aragorn's Avocado Burger - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Hobbit Café has been around for quite some time. I've been coming here off and on for years, way before I even saw any of the LOTR movies. It is a themed restaurant, but not super tacky as one would think it would be. It was once strictly vegetarian, but has a mixed menu presently. It shares a lot with another restaurant, so parking can be tight at peak times. It's a small restaurant and there can be a wait at times. I've been here quite a few times and customer service has always been great. Alot of items are made in house and the food has always been great. I'm tend to like some sort of meat with every meal, but I always like their Black Bean Nachos to start off with. It a shareable size and oh so delicious. I've made my way through a few of their burgers and sandwiches and they never disappoint. My favorite part of the menu is the South of the Border items especially the Verde Chicken Enchiladas. The tacos are a solid choice as well. I've never had the brunch but I hear it's pretty awesome. Do not come here and not get dessert. Their Key Lime Pie and Carrot Cake are really good. Save room for this! This little hidden gem is a solid choice and I will definitely keep coming back! read more

For the record, I was not expecting to love this place so much. Additionally, I did not know until moments before I left my house for my pilgrimage to Hobbit Cafe that it is a Houston institution and has been around for decades. I arrived, fully prepared for corny, tacky Lord of the Rings accoutrement, which I was not wrong about. I was also expecting completely mediocre food. I was wrong about that. First off, their fried pickles may just be the best I've had because they are seasoned so well and super crispy. I love the sauce they pair it with. Moving on, their hickory burger is all I need and more. I have a long-lost restaurant, the late Mason Jar, in a special place in my heart because of their hickory burger - I had resigned to the fact I may never get to enjoy it again. But y'all, this is about as close as you can get. The wheat bun, the perfectly cooked patty, the hickory sauce, cheddar, and raw onion KILL. That burger is absolutely tops and as a bonus, it can be served next to easily the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. This restaurant could stand on its own without the gimmick, so being able to look around at the Shire is just a bonus. Friendly staff and good food make this a solid choice in my book and I'll be back. read more

today was my first time at the hobbit cafe and i loved it! it was so quaint and cute. i had the thirsty bee three goddesses mead because sarah said it was the sweetest one, super tasty. i also ordered some beef queso and chips. sarah was so cool and helpful in helping me pick the right mead. read more

Hobbit Cafe - flight of mead - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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BEST burger in town! Service was good, atmosphere was great. It's a quaint little cafe and a mead menu that's outstanding! The hobbit theme is charming and any nerd's dream. Delicious. read more

Ive been here several times with friends and with my children. They have multiple vegetarian options. We've tried the spinach and mushroom quesadillas, mushroom burger, Gandalf, spinach mushroom enchiladas, and Mithril mix smoothie. Everything was pretty good. The Gandalf would be better with a little more cheese, and sometimes they are little heavy with the vinegar on the mushroom burger, which makes it taste sour. The parking is terrible, even when they aren't busy. Perhaps patrons of neighboring businesses are parking there. Overall, this is a good option for vegetarians! read more

Hobbit cafe is amazing! My friend had his proposal here and the staff was so nice and accommodating. Ordered mead, and I'm not the biggest fan but enjoyed the food and ambiance read more

Hobbit Cafe - Mead flight - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First off; adorable place decor wise!! You really are in the shire! The service was amazing and so friendly! Now the food. W.o.w. My husbands word was "phenomenal ". My son scarfed down his boudin burger before I could get a picture. The menu is vast with a great selection for herbivores and carnivores alike! The selection of meads available was crazy! The only downside if I have to say is the really loud ladies next to us. And that's not hobbits fault. lol We can't wait to return to this unique eatery in Houstons montrose district :) read more

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Place definitely gives nostalgia feel. Food was good, little overwhelming but nevertheless was good. Ale's and ciders were phenomenal, and service was attentive and knowledgeable. Some things to consider: this restaurant is not as immersive as I would like as a Tolkien fan. I would make it look like a grotto or bilbos hobbit hole as in the movies. They should be serving the food on plates and things that give you that Middle earth feel. It was a little underwhelming because I want to pay for the experience. If it had more to see and experience I would go back, but it's definitely something I'd really only go once to say I went. This place would be insanely successful more so if they brought the middle earth life more into your time there. Also, parking is a bit on the terrible side, but not much you can do being in that location. I have 4/5 stars because even though it's a wonderful idea in theory, and my service was to be expected dining out, I could've used more immersion and less crazy burger joint with Tolkien sorta sprinkled in the top. read more

We went for my birthday and 50th anniversary because my friend had never been there but yelps. She got homemade chicken salad and I want to say almond salad that I think were secret menu items you have to request. I got the balrog burger which was delicious and 10/10 recommend. I've been here like a million times and have never had bad service until this visit. The waiter was very rude to us and weren't really sure why. We will be going back of course read more

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