Had an awesome brunch here this morning. The food was all really good. I got the southwestern…read moreskillet which was the perfect blend of cheesy spicy potatoes and scrambled eggs, with some chicken sausage to round it all out. I also tried a bite of the strawberry cream waffle and it was delicious! Crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy inside. The service was quick and friendly, and overall just a great experience. I'm visiting from out of town, but would definitely come back here if I'm ever in the area.

I was going to go to Miller's Smokehouse for breakfast this morning until I spied this. Since I…read morehadn't had a good waffle in awhile, so I decided to check it out based on generally positive reviews. Well first, the place is inviting for people of a certain age as well as for young people with many decorations evocative of the hippie era. It's clean and very pleasant. The menu is ambitious, I think they try too hard to be cute. And though the service was excellent, it all came down to the food for me. I ordered the Birdie Trio. It sounded interesting. But too many of these restaurants trying to do chicken and waffles take the shortcut and use processed boneless chicken parts reformed to look like an actual natural piece. I was supposed to get a thigh on each waffle. The chicken vaguely resembled thighs. But the meat was white and very salty. Not good. Should I ever drop in again, I'll stick with a more traditional combination and maybe my extra will be better. And oh, that credit card machine is set at a default of about 22% tip and that's on top of tax. Watch out!

Nice little place feels like home for sure. Stopped in for lunch and had breakfast which is served…read moreall day. Coffee was very good in the early afternoon. Wife had the pancakes, scrambled and bacon and loved everything. I had the omelette with sausage peppers ham and cheese cooked to perfection and a nice filling meal. Also had the hash browns and a toasted croissant which was excellent. Compliments to the Chef. Service was excellent. Nice cozy little place to relax. Love the Old Telephone Booth.

Support local places. If you do, you'll want to eat at Suzy Q's. It's not fancy. But it is a…read morescratch kitchen. My Reuben was tasty! Suzy Q's offers a nice option in Temple to hop off the mad rush of I-35 and pause for a homestyle meal. Sandwiches, hamburgers, some salad options. I'm definitely going to try the chicken salad sandwich next time!

It's Labor Day. I'm driving back from Granbury to Hutto, and I think about my Texas Monthly…read morepassport. I'm addicted to stamps. I'm addicted to putting points on the board. What BBQ place on the list happens to be open on a Monday (and quite frankly, seven days a week)? Miller's Smokehouse in Belton. Miller's Smokehouse has one of the longest tenures on the Texas Monthly Top 50, making the list four times in a row (the third-highest behind Louie Mueller and Snow's). They've got their business down. As I arrived, I parked in a free parking lot just across the street and got into the line around 12:30. The line moves pretty efficiently, and you order separately from the barbecue line. I think this immediately felt disheartening as a barbecue fan. You kinda expect to get your food while in line and watch the assembly of workers put it together, instead of them being in a separate location in the back giving you order numbers. It doesn't feel like a true Texas barbecue experience and more like a Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Instead of going for a tray, I opted for one of their specialty sandwiches, the El Gallo Picante. It has their spicy hot link sausage and their smoked chicken topped with coleslaw, onions, jalapeños, pickles, and barbecue sauce. I also got a side of their broccoli salad out of curiosity and a roll of their homemade cornbread. I got my drink and sat down with my roll of cornbread. It wasn't long until my tray came to me. The sandwich stood on its own as a behemoth. So much chicken and sausage fell out of the bun. The sandwich was less concerned about being a sandwich and more focused on creating a space to try and contain a mixture of ingredients. It wasn't bad, but it was hard to say anything other than that I felt uninspired by the entire thing. The sausage was fine, the chicken was kinda dry, but everything together with all the separate ingredients masked the meats' faults. The broccoli salad was a unique side that I had never seen before at a barbecue joint, so I wanted to try it. It was cool, but not something I'd get again. As for the cornbread, it was quality, but if that's the most impressive part of the meal, then I'm questioning the establishment's ability to create a good barbecue experience. I think it's so cool to have so many special barbecue places near me and the ability to try so many, but I'm starting to wonder if the places that stay on the list for four editions start to lose their oomph. Do they become complacent knowing they already have their business and are established? Is there any need to try and push the envelope when you're just a recurring guest on top barbecue lists? Is it a me issue? Is it my fault I went to Burnt Bean a week prior and now I'm trying a place that sells all-day barbecue? With your big brick-and-mortar and your TV screen menus, you're not as hungry as you used to be.

I really like this place. Second time visiting, and they hit the mark for me again. I had the…read morepulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw. My family tried the ribs and enjoyed them as well. The restaurant has a cool vibe, and downtown is super cute. The service was friendly and didn't take long to get our food. Highly recommend!

Was pleasantly surprised! The signage is poor and the…read moreexterior needs landscaping but the food was to die for. How can breakfast be different than most places, right! Well this has to be the freshest food that we have ever eaten. The bread is made in house and didn't disappoint... The oatmeal raisin cookie was the best. Desert to go! We have been back twice and will continue to go back. Lunch on my second trip was absolutely amazing. Go and try it... it will not disappoint!!!

I completely forgot to take pictures (blame the good company and the mimosas ), but Megg's Café was…read morea great brunch stop. I came with a friend for my birthday, and we did the triple mimosa setup -- a whole bottle of champagne plus three juices of your choice. No notes. Perfect. The food was good, portions were solid, and the server was amazing -- super attentive without hovering. They also have a lot of breakfast options, so it's easy to find something you'll like. This spot is in Temple, so it's not somewhere I'd drive out of my way for regularly, but if I'm in the area again, I'd definitely go back for another brunch date.

Fry's Diner 11-18-24 update!…read moreGreat food! Service was a little slow today. Still good lunch. We had: Fried Mushrooms and Fried Pickles! They were great! Fry's Breakfast Combo - 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon, 2 Sausage, Sliced Ham, Hashbrowns, and 2 Pancakes! Chipotle Burger - Beef Burger with Chipotle Sauce and Cheese served with Fries. Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with a Side Salad and Thousands Isle Dressing!

5 stars for great customer service. The hostess was friendly and our waitress was attentive and…read morehappy. 4 stars for food. Breakfast was good but I just had 2 eggs, 2 sausage, and hash browns. I loved the crispy edge sausage patties and crunchy hashbrowns. My mom enjoyed her biscuit gravy breakfast. She ordered extra crispy bacon and it was perfect! 0 stars for their coffee. It was the worst watered down coffee I've had. I had to stop at a nearby coffee shop after breakfast.

Back again for another wedding! The skillet was excellent! The plate sizes are big and I wanted to…read moretry so many of all the fresh baked goods! The service was great and we bought a mug! Especially since my mom's maiden name is McCain! Wish my grandma was here to show her she would have loved it. Cuts like town and shopping nearby as well. Lots of decor inside to look at along with some history.

This is our must have breakfast spot when we are in Salado. It's cute inside with lots of fun decor…read moreon the walls to check out. We love the food - all of it. Every time I try something new and it's spot on. Very friendly staff who take excellent care of you. I really love that they have a full coffee bar with espresso options.

Good food we met our friends they recommended this place. Excellent choice for breakfast for sure…read moremany choices to pick from. Service was great and spot on. Nice place very comfortable and welcoming. My wife had the biscuit and gravy omelette which she enjoyed very much. I had the classic combo with Bacon and Sausage along with an order of toast. We enjoyed our meal very much.

First time here and we enjoyed our meal. We had a really friendly waitress who worked hard to make…read moresure we had everything we needed. Our group tried sandwiches and breakfast plates and everything was prepared exactly as requested. The ones who asked for crispy bacon were happy and I ordered mine limp and it was just right. But the cinnamon roll was the absolute star of the show! Warm and soft and covered with yummy icing. I'd go back just for that. No wait on a Sunday at noon. Decor is simple breakfast joint style and the restaurant was nice and clean.

Hubby and I decided we wanted a change of scenery for a late lunch. We decided to try Dead Fish…read moreGrill in Belton. We hadn't been there since it changed from Frank's Lakeview Inn so we didn't know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised mainly because of our server. Her name is Megan Hilton and she has such a welcoming,pleasant personality. The food was tasty and since it was after 3 PM appetizers were half off and it was also Happy Hour. My husband had the blackened rainbow trout and since I wasn't very hungry I made a meal of the appetizers and a cup of chicken,sausage gumbo. Everything was quite tasty. I recommend especially for the view and the chill atmosphere with no blaring music!

We visited Dead Fish Grill in Belton on Mother's Day with a group of nine to celebrate my…read moredaughter's graduation. We expected it to be busy, and it definitely was, so we tried to be understanding. Our waitress was very friendly but clearly overwhelmed with too many tables. At one point, my husband had to get up to get lemons after asking several times. We arrived around 10 AM and ordered breakfast. Unfortunately, about half of our group couldn't eat their meals. The bacon and sausage were poor quality, and the eggs were overcooked. The hashbrowns were only cooked on one side. The cinnamon rolls were the highlight--fresh, oversized, and enjoyed by everyone. The view is absolutely beautiful and was the best part of our visit. We may try again for lunch or dinner and hope for a better experience.

Meal was excellent. Was surprised that we had to buy the bread. Served was friendly. Atmosphere was…read morewarm and sophisticated. Price was more than reasonable. We will return soon.

The ambience is very loud. It can be difficult to hear and you feel like shouting. This ruins the…read moreromantic "date night" feel for me. The service was excellent. Our waitress was "Augie" (short for Augustina) The food was the big surprise. The bread was amazing as was the dipping oil. The garlic butter with honey was wonderful on the bread. We got the tomato soup and it was one of the best I have had in a very long time. We got the eggplant rollitini. The butterfly pasta was the star of the dish. While the eggplant was excellent the butterfly pasta I could have eaten every day. The green beans were a little over cooked but still not bad. I will include a picture of the HUGE slice of chocolate cake I received. I will be eating it for a week. The price for four people was $150. So it was not outrageous. Recommended.

Okay, just as I previously suspected, eating in the bar area bumped this review up a star! It's a…read morelittle sunken room with a cool secret-y vibe. Service was great. Our bartender had a lot of great recommendations on what to order and also sang a lot, which was delightful. I ordered the Southern Chicken Sandwich and my husband had the Ranch Fried Chicken Club. We were both VERY happy with our sandwiches, but the fries were the real star of the show. Delicious. One complaint is that my sandwich came with chipotle mayo, but I thought it needed more chipotle mayo and asked for a side. I was charged $1 for it. Avid readers of my reviews (i.e. nobody) will know that I am often annoyed when I'm charged for a sauce, but charging me for a sauce that ALREADY COMES on my plate and I just wanted more of feels especially egregious. I suspect that if I had specified "extra chipotle mayo" at the time of ordering, I would not have been charged, so that is what I will do next time.

Food and service was great! Our table enjoyed the burgers, patty melt, and chicken fried chicken…read more Prices are reasonable. They have indoor and outdoor seating.