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    I-45 Diner

    3.7 (361 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Grilled Chicken Dinner  With green beans and Mac n Cheese
    Vanessa L.

    We visited I 45 diner last weekend after spending a majority of the day at hurricane Harbor not far from this location.. we decided to give this place a shot since the place we normally go was closed on Sundays. We were literally the only people there.. we were greeted right away and the diner was actually super cute like a 70s diner.. our food came out super quick. Plus .... IT WAS SO GOOD!!!!! Literally everything that we tried was so good. Just look at the picture of my food.. I got the grilled chicken dinner with green beans and macaroni and cheese. I was really surprised whenever it got to the table. Chicken was perfectly cooked green beans as well.. a lot of places have a hard time keeping those green beans looking green.. just saying these were exceptional!!! I didn't get a picture of everybody else's food.. but everyone said their food was great. Really the only complaint was the shakes could have been a little thicker. Next time, we'll just ask for that. Definitely worth a try.. we will be back!

    Chorizo and eggs with beans and avocado.
    Samettria B.

    This place is a little hidden gem. It has a diner feel. You walk in and seat yourself. It's not the best-looking place, but it is clean. The food is pretty tasty. It's comparable to Denny's. This is the only place that can get my eggs right. When I say soft scramble, I usually get overcooked brown eggs lol, but this place has gotten my eggs right the two times I have gone. The dish portions are very healthy. We will keep this place in our breakfast rotation. We also plan on trying the lunch and dinner items.

    Huevos Rancheros!!
    Ken S.

    The old classic still makes my favorite.. food was great, service top notch and ambiance is all locals heavy. A good menu with many options.. breakfast served all day!! Yup!! Worth a visit for that small restaurant feel ..

    Eggs benedict,  unfortunately the poached eggs were of hard boiled consistency,  I would just make sure to ask for runny poached.
    Denise L.

    Our first time here on a Sunday morning. we got right in without any wait time . Good looking menu a lot of choices, everything from Machado to eggs Benedict to a garden wrap. Several different Options for omelets, waffles, and pancakes. Looks really good. I'm not gonna lie, the prices seem kinda high, $15 for an omelet. $16 for chicken fried steak and eggs. They do have corned beef hash and eggs, which I love to see on a menu. . several different types of burgers which all look appetizing. But again, seems on the high side $16. For a double cheeseburger. I guess that's almost norm. love the different sandwich choices everything for a pot roast melts down to a grilled chicken breast with Chipotle sauce called the Cadillac. they have fajitas;, steak, chicken and sausage, not a normal option in fajitas as far as I know, but might be good. The fish tacos look really good. 3 of them for $14. The dinner entrees, again little on the high side. But maybe they're portions are really big. We'll see. pot roast dinner is $17. pineapple grilled fish, 15 meatloaf 15. . half a pound of steak tips 16.99. all the dinners come with 2 sides and a piece of garlic bread. However, if you upgrade to a baked potato, be careful. Doing that it's an additional $4.70. don't do it. not worth it. IMHO. they also have wings, cheese sticks, cauliflower wings. Fried shrimp basket, and 5 different salads, $14.29. Again, a really good looking menu. We order the eggs benedict, Machado and a breakfast sandwich, so I'll update after we get our food, with pictures. It has a nice diner vibe, booths, tabled and a big eat at counter area. Coffee is strong. Oh, one thing I want to note, first page, not very noticeable is the mention that parties of 5 or more, auto gratuity of 20% is added. Im not a fan of that anywhere , but especially not for a party of 5 plus. I understand the reason, I've done my fair share of serving and auto gratuity would have been nice a few times, especially a bold 20%. I also didn't notice a host stand, and nobody greeted us when we came in. We just basically sat ourselves, unsure if that was the intent. So we got our food, never know which to start with, the good or the bad. My husband got the sausage sandwich, and picked off quite a bit of hard edged cheese, like it had been sitting out for hours. I've been on the other side of the line in kitchens, it probably had been sitting out since open. He also didn't like the sausage. I'll try it and add my thoughts. My son got the eggs Benedict which looked good on the plate, but unfortunately the poached eggs were way overcooked, the consistency of a hard boiled egg. If our server had come by at any point, we would have asked for a fresh remake, with proper oozy poached eggs, but the 3bite rule doesn't seem to be a thing here. The 3bite rule, check on your table within the first 3 bites to make sure everything tastes as it should. Also, it would have been nice to b e offered a refill of the coffee, th as t never happened. The half order of French toast was good, and served with plenty of soft whipped butter, so high marks for that. My Machado was fantastic, and I'm the critic of the group. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend. I had to ask for salsa, I got both the red and the green, green is the way to go. The red is kinda like Pace. Anyway, the Machado was delicious, Maybe a few too many sliced jalapeños but still delicious. The manager or owner walked by several times helping the servers run food and bus tables, but never stopped to ask how we were doing or what we thought, that's a shame. I'm big on table touches and this guy missed the mark. Before I forget, I did try the sausage from the sandwich, I liked it. I think he was just turned off by the very hard old cheese.

    Randy W.

    Looked at reviews thought I would give them a try hours posted on website said they opemed at 7am well arrived at 710 and door was locked. Sat around saw someone open doors at 715. Place was completely empty. There is no sign on there door with posted hours. Only saw 2 employees actually in the place working. 1 cook 1 waiteress. Asked for lots of ice in my drink,was not alot of ice! Got about 9 tables and 12 booths.5 counters chairs. Food came fairly quickly. Ordered french toast eggs with sausage link and bacon. Strip of bacon waa not crispy,maybe i should have requested crispy. Got only 1 small thing of sryup ! Didnt see the male cook wearing any type of hair net. Waiteress never stopped by to check on refills or if i needed anything,like a refill and more sryup!! Food isnt anything special. Only time she came to my table was when saw i was done. Not likely to return. I will stick with Dennys or Ihop Only 1 other person came in. So theres the real deal They are right across from Spring High school.

    Combo #3, also ordered a side a green beans. Had the pancakes put in a to-go box. Very filling!!!

    Just 2 days after giving them a 5 star review... I normally come here with my starbucks drink. Yes, there's a sign that says "no outside food or drink," but all I ever bring is my coffee--and I never leave it behind. I always take it back to my car when I'm done eating. Well today i came in with my drink as usual and they said I have to leave it in the car because they're under a new management. I always prefer to support local businesses but it's not my fault yall dont have the drink i want. I totally understand the no outside food policy, but drinks too? Come on. I love the food here, but that's one quick way to lose a loyal customer. Lemme tell you something, dont you everrrr come between a girl and her starbucks. I left and went to Denny's down the street instead. Bye

    Breakfast skillet  with bacon
    L W.

    Yes, this is your classic diner with friendly service and some good cooking. You're welcomed in with a friendly "sit anywhere you like." As soon as your seated someone is there to get you started on drinks. Once our orders were placed, it seemed like the food was out in front of us piping hot. Everything was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. Whoever was in that kitchen was doing a great job on the day I was there. The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes are large. Definitely highly recommended if you're looking for a good hot meal.

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    We will definitely return! The waitress was very friendly and the prices can't be beat. Food was good and they offer many options!

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    Good fried eggs w/ hash browns, bacon & French toast. Didn't try coffee, but will next time.

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    Food was fresh, the servings were plentiful, the service was timely and the atmosphere was relaxed!!

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    7 years ago

    PLEASE fix the AC... landlord won't give the diner another AC unit to keep up the daily heat.

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    Postino Woodlands

    Postino Woodlands

    4.5(216 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    5 stars all the way for location, vibe, food, and service. A tad shocked though, as to how pricey…read moreit all got in the end - essentially a drink (cocktail and beer)-sandwich - dessert meal for two costing $92, including tax and tip. Ordered Prickly Pear Mezcal margarita, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing light IPA beer, cup of Cream of Cauliflower Soup, Caprese Panini on Focaccia bread with Herbed Fries, West Coaster Panini (Ham, Avocado, Arugula) on Ciabatta bread with Herbed Fries, and a Coffee Fudgy Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream to go. Service was fantastic with our server (Will) being very knowledgeable and friendly. Drinks and food arrived quickly and were fantastic - the drinks were on point, the food ample in quantity and flavorful in taste. The Fudgy Brownie was divine! Well-done! As I mention above, the final tally was a bit shocking. Otherwise, a great place to hang out; planning to return to avail of the Mon/Tue $25 Wine and Bruschetta Board special.

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sticky toffee cake, bourbon anglaise, spiced pecans, house made vanilla whipped cream

    Whiskey Cake Kitchen Bar

    4.2(550 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    VIRGILIO APPROVED. I only do reviews of places I love. From service to food to ambiance. Watch my…read morevideo. I want to thank Manager Todd Kunz, our server, Jessica, Chef Arthur for a great conversation and Chef Javier for the amazing food. Server Travis and Admin. Shelby. Menu changes during the season, chicken looked and waffles amazing. I had the burgers fries were brined and ketchup is home made with spice. Candied bacon appetizers were beyond tasty but that desert CAKE OF THE DAY was amazing. I ATE IT AND DIDNT ASK THE NAME of it. WOW. Open room concept with outside seating. Cloth napkin style with flip flop relaxed atmosphere. AMAZINGLY LARGE BAR AND IN HOUSE BAKERY. Strong chairs for people my me and booths for the inner THIN in you. Lastly the he bathroom review; CLEAN AND FRAGRANT. Neat and in order. This one is VIRGILIO APPROVED

    The crab cake is just ok. I prefer lump crab in a crab cake. The sauce served with the crab cake is…read moredill based which is my least favorite herb complement for crab. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't my preference. I would not get it again. The service at this location was poor today. Since it was pretty empty and all the staff members were surrounding the bar, I sat at the bar. The team was more engaged with their interactions between one another than checking on my party. Each request I made was unnecessarily delayed. When I requested a container which was within eyesight and reach of the staff, I watched the employee stop and check on 2 other guests and make them drinks BEFORE handing me the container. I asked a 2nd person behind the bar and they did a similar thing before passing a container to me. There were 4 people behind the bar and maybe 5 guests, but each time I needed assistance, I had to ask more than once. Also, I could see my food items sitting in the kitchen while the team was continually chatting in the bar. This is my 3rd time at this location, and it will be my last. Although I like some of the menu items, the service today has depleted my tolerance for this location.

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    3.2(429 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    My wife and I like to stop somewhere after an Astro's game and the Woodlands House of Pies fit the…read morebill quite nicely, it was open 24 hours a day at that time. I enjoyed their omelette, the 'Texan', with the addition of spinach and tomatoes and a Diet Coke. My choice of potatoes was 'O'Brian', bread was always an English Muffin with orange marmalade. My wife always enjoyed the soup selections and we both shared an appreciation of their delicious pies.

    Got a door dash delivery and trying for the first time House of pies. Initial reaction- Serving is…read moremassive, crispy chicken fried chicken- thin but large taking up pretty much the whole length of the container. I'm grateful for the extra large container of gravy, no skimping here. Usually I can't get the right ratio of gravy to chicken because they don't give enough gravy, definitely not the case here. onion rings for days and definitely hit the spot, seem to be hand battered and delicious. perfectly poached eggs . Really surprised at how crunchy the fried food stayed and how runny the poached eggs stayed even over delivery. Oh it also came with a blueberry muffin which had a nice, crunchy sugar topping. Would definitely get this meal again. They even packed Utensils and napkins without even asking, seems nowadays you don't get them unless you ask and I always forget. Next time I think I'll try in person to see what the restaurant is like.

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    Chocolate mousse pie of some sort

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