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Hobbit Cafe

3.7 (1.2k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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There were people waiting in line 30 min before it opened
Anne Marie O.

Huge portions, tasty and fresh! The service was friendly but do keep in mind they get busy fast! The place was cute, clean and a different set up outside. The mead flights are great!

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Vickie P.

Everything was so good !! The burgers are huge and my husband calls them 2 hands burgers. Fresh handmade patties, Full of flavor and so many choices to pick from. The service we had was good. Manny was our server and he did a good job. Some of the staff dress up to fit the theme of the Hobbit. There were a few kids but not many. The restaurant is close quarters inside which of course comes a higher noise level, but it was a fun time. They have inside and outside seating. If you are looking for a fun night out, go by and give this place a try, especially if you are a Lord of the Rings fan. Parking in limited and they do fill up quickly.

Rex C.

I used to come here about 20 years ago with my sister. I can't believe it's been that long. Not sure why it took me so long to come back, but I sure am glad that I did. Food: all of the food was simply amazing! The burger was top-notch, made fresh and made the perfection. The real winner here is the wings. Unbelievable. They should be known for their wings. These wings are so good. They don't even need any type of sauce. These are some of the best fried chicken wings I've ever taste. The seasoning they put on these wings along with the crispy crunch my god this is a very special wing. If you like wings, you must come back here to try their wings. I'm telling you right now. This is one of the best wings I've had ever. All of the appetizers were amazing. We got some stuffed jalapeño poppers, which were simply. Along with some shrimp eggrolls. Everything on the menu was good. The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and very helpful. She's the one that recommended the wings. The outdoor seating is absolutely amazing . The indoor seating is cool as well. We enjoyed all of their food and will definitely come back ASAP. Once again, I can't believe it's been 20 years, but I'll tell you what this is gonna be in rotation for us . Easy five star review.

Frodo's Fruit Salad
Jean B.

I know absolutely nothing about Lord of The Rings or The Hobbit, but came for a catch-up lunch with the lab! Their menu is pretty extensive so I decided to just get a fruit salad since I've been craving fruits,,,, super delicious!! It consisted of cut up kiwis, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, and bananas- all combined in greek yogurt with chopped almonds and coconuts shavings. I also substituted the honey for agave and overall the plate was super yummy and simple. :)

Frodo Fruit Salad
Heather M.

We visited this cute little spot when we were in Houston visiting friends. It is a must for Tolkien fans. The menu items are all cleverly named for characters from the series. We waited half an hour for a table during a holiday Monday at lunchtime. The service was friendly. I ordered a delicious fruit salad, the hub had the Uruk fries, and our friends split a large lamb burger. I'm not sure I would need to return, but it was a fun outing.

Cameron S.

The food was amazing! I took the Morgoth challenge and it was worth every penny! The mead selection was mind blowing. The ambiance was inviting and allowed me to enjoy my food more. The service was lacking a bit. I understand that they were short staffed and they were training, but they could have taken a bit more concern and checked more to ensure I was good. But they were very friendly.

Gidget F.

The atmosphere was awesome, the food was fabulous we shared the world renowned curry chicken salad sandwich. Enough food to share, Very good. Our server was amazing, the drinks were great mango smoothie and the green cucumber drink was amazing. Everyone should go experience this restaurant

shredded chicken enchilada with mole sauce...yum!!
Tim C.

I ate here way back in the 70's when it was strictly vegan and it was great, and i've never been vegan. Now they cater to everyone. Even better! My wife and I decided to try the beef and chicken fajitas with lots of grilled bell peppers and onions and a side plate of rice, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and black beans. I picked flour tortillas to go with these goodies. We were amazed at how good this was and plentiful. I had to get an a la carte shredded chicken enchilada with mole sauce...this was another 5 star menu item. We shared a glass of Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny beer...yum! We'll be back and I won't take as long this time. Great service by Gabe, he made us feel welcome.

Balrog Burger
Rachel W.

Came here for a friend that is a big LOTR fan - he seemed to enjoy the space! He was mainly appreciating this display case of a bunch of LOTR figures and trinkets when you walk in the front. This place was hopping on a Sunday afternoon even though it was close to 2pm. Even so, we were seated in about 10 minutes and service felt timely. The menu is a lot to take in - I found myself needing to read everything because so many items are proper nouns/character names that have no obvious correlation to the food item. We ended up going with the classic Dwalin and the Balrog Burger. Also not pictured are the shrimp rolls. The shrimp rolls reminded me of a crab rangoon, but shrimp. We thought it was a little odd that there's just a pile of raw, shredded carrots that comes with the rolls. The Dwalin is supposedly an award winner, according to the menu, so we had to try it. I personally think the concept is not quite my taste, but my friend enjoyed it. We also got the Balrog Burger which is an impressive sight to see! I enjoyed that one much more, though, I had to deconstruct it to eat it because it was so massive. I think overall the food is decent, and the portions are massive. I think food is 3/5, value is 4/5, and I'll just round up on the stars for the theme and uniqueness of this place. Definitely open to coming back and sharing the Morgoth Burger with a couple friends! Free parking in the lot! I think they only accept reservations for parties larger than 6.

Saruman's Caesar Burger

Honestly, fairly disappointed. I've heard so many good things about this place and truly it was lacking in so many things. The patio was cute , had us excited and confirming our choice to try for the evening. No one inside at all, but some on the patio. We had queso, the Caesar burger and the Grouper burger. Onion rings & fries aren't homemade, mediocre at best. Sad simply because we asked if they were handmade in house and were told they were. Caesar burger was kind of just meh, nothing special. Grouper burger the same. The music was really throwing us off on the atmosphere and vibes because it was a mix of new songs playing. Felt like they would play more into the hobbit theme but was left with the feeling of missing something. Our waitress was okay but overall also not helpful. Ordered drinks, brought out waters. Received our apps, asked for drinks again & didn't get them until thirty minutes in when we got our entrees. Non alcoholic, soda fountain drink....but not an issue. We asked for ketchup, waited until almost through with our food before bringing. Paid and asked for receipt, never received it even with waiting another ten minutes and asking again.

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Kelli D.

If you're looking for an upscale place with white linen napkins and waiters in black tie then this is not your joint. If you love an old school Hobbit themed menu and staff that have pointed ears and are very friendly then this is your vibe! They were very nice and did their best to absolutely help all of the diners on a Saturday evening to be seated and served as quickly as possible. While we were there for a little longer than we normally would be, that just gave us more time to take in the scenery, and chit chat amongst ourselves. Unfortunately with the gemrification of this area I cannot imagine that these little restaurants will last more than another 5 years so do everyone a favor and go get yourself a great carnivore or vegan burger today!

Cold Brew Coffee mines of Moria
Naomi H.

I've been wanting to try this place since I moved to Houston. I did not regret coming in today for brunch time. 51 years serving food back up this restaurant, decorated for the fans and lovers of the hobbit/ Lord of The Rings. Love the decoration, and the ambience. I got there around 11am and it wasn't full, sat inside next to a cute little windows, I ordered the DWALIN sandwich (curry chicken breast with grapes amd almonds) there's something about the sweet and savory mixed that gave me thanksgiving sandwich memories it was absolutely amazing and must I say HUGE portion; it comes with a side so I got the Uruk Fries (chorizo queso and jalapeños) MAN those Uruk Hai know about food ;D Service was quick and staff helpful and kind, by the time I was leaving the place started packing up around lunchtime (12-1pm). The menu is so diverse and they have multiple vegetarian options that even if you're not you'll fell tempted to try. Need to come back for the happy hour, and to try the meads and beers! ****** DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR COFFEE FROM THE MINES OF MORIA BELIEVE ME AFTER YOU TRY IT YOU'LL FEEL READY TO DEFEAT ANY BALROG ******

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Delicious burgers and quesadilla, we ordered to go. Service was very good and the ambiance is great! We'll be back!!!!

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Food and service were fine. Just disappointed the ads showed places for photo opportunities and there weren't any.

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2 years ago

Had a nice time here. The place was clean, staff was friendly and food was good. Obviously my favorite part was all the hobbit theme

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1 year ago

It has such a cute vibe and a fun atmosphere! The portions are huge and great for sharing. Plus, their happy hour deals are fantastic!

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2 years ago

Amazing variety of food. Everything so far has been delicious! If you like Lord of the Rings, then you'll love this place.

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Is this place family/kid friendly?

Yes!

If we (a group of 10-12) arrive at opening, how long should we plan for brunch on saturday?

It is really packed then. I would call first.

Similar places close to medical center?

Tons of places, just walk around and you're bound to find one within minutes, but if you're looking for somewhere to start, try Barnabys cafe

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