Friendly service , accommodated my dog with patio seating. Food was fresh and delicious. Portion sizes are perfect. Ambiance so relaxing sitting right on Main Street Utopia, TX. Will definitely stop by again next time I'm passing through. read more

Ten of us came here for breakfast at 8:30 Sunday morning. They were very accommodating and we all sat together comfortably in the back. The ceilings are lined with beautiful sheets of live edge cedar that reminded us of bacon :-) There is a taxidermy elk on the wall. It has a cozy vibe. There were a lot of people there. It's obviously a popular place. And we could see why. The menu was simple but had nice breakfast options, including a number is breakfast taco options, and a very nice western omelet. They also had biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, and a few other options. They are fully staffed and the kitchen kicked out dishes with great speed. We were well taken care of. I'm glad we came. The local park (Utopia Park) was closeby so we went there afterward. It's on the river by the overflow dam and it's an impressive park for a town this side, adjacent to a rodeo arena and a baseball diamond. read more

Limited options and food received was just okay. Kids corn dog was frozen in the middle and steak fingers were way over done. They did remedy the corn dog situation quickly though. Cute inside. We have been here twice now and both times unfortunately we were underwhelmed. Made the drive 30+ minutes away to give it another try but probably won't again. read more

Although it is a drive from our area, it is worth the drive. Excellent food and service.

Stopped there to and from garner, food was delicious, had the Lamb sliders, they were a definite must try. Service was perfect, our party of 8 had no problems with out order of 6 different pies and we loved the old fashioned ambiance. If you're driving to Garner and want a good bite to eat with some delicious pies this is a must stop. read more

Amazing food, prices great for the quality & portion size. Super friendly staff and perfect little comfy country cafe read more

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We love coming to this restaurant every time we visit Garner State Park. They have the best lamb sliders! Chicken sandwich is also very good. And their pies are delicious! Service is a bit slow, but worth the wait. read more

Lost Maples Cafe - Lamb sliders are so yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utopia, Texas

I was in town for a volleyball game and decided to wait to eat in Utopia instead of back home. My yelp search led me here. Food was ok, because I was hungry. Didn't live up to my expectations, based off of other pictures I saw online. Portions were very small for a $22 tab. Waitress did the minimum, not very friendly or welcoming. I had the pepper steak and baked potato. Salad was no good though, I did my best to eat it..I don't like wasting food. read more

Lost Maples Cafe - Pepper steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utopia, Texas

This place is really charming, but it sucks that the service and the food isn't better. We came here for breakfast, but apparently they do "limited menus" so we could only pick between eggs, toast, biscuits, hash browns, home potatoes, bacon, or ham. I originally came out here because I saw pancakes in previous reviews and was in the mood for pancakes. The food was mediocre and it's disappointing that a small town country place serves you artificial butter spread & premade frozen hash browns. The customer service and speed of receiving your order needs work. They also got our order wrong which no big deal, we still ate it. I really hope they improve because this place has potential to be so much more. read more

Lost Maples Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utopia, Texas

Has great coffee and the biggest & best pancakes in the hill country. The service is top notch, and you feel like you are part of the family. Love the atmosphere and the rustic vibe. Also recommend the biscuits & gravy, omelets and breakfast tacos. read more

Every time I'm Utopia I need to stop at this Southern style and cozy. Their pies are delicious and in this case Grilled Chicken sandwich. If you go for lunch is packed. They are always courteous and friendly. Great service!! read more

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This place was really freaking good. Got the fried pickles and the patty melt. All is great!

This place is great ! Food is really good southern style . Love the small town vibe and the history with it being in 7days in utopia . Services was very friendly read more

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Amazing interior and exterior! The place was so cool especially the booth area. It's like you are in different place. The food was okay - I don't think so we were able to really have a choice in picking a food we wanted because the server gave us a menu that's so limited. We thought it was what it's supposed to be then we checked other table and they have the menu that so much more. We were from hike when we went here so we were starving. We didn't really get a good experience especially from our server who gave us an attitude and we went out of the place wondering what just happened. So even this place is so cool and they even have good pies and cakes that we didn't try we probably not going back with this place. read more

Rustic, sprawling diner-esque cafe in tiny Utopia. Open on Sundays = miraculous, so it was perfect after our hike in the State Natural Area. I had a deliciously cheesy patty melt, smoking hot, and my spouse had the smaller chicken fried steak portion (two sizes: medium and large). He had it with fried okra to switch it up. The food was hot and fresh and very tasty. We also had a tiny bit of cake; it came in a little satellite cup! Not gonna over-eat on cake! They also were offering many pies but we didn't partake. Next time! They brought huge glasses of half-and-half sweet tea that we got to take with us. Other than a miscommunication from our very personable waitress (we waited for a very long time at the table for a togo order that was left at the cashier counter), we had a perfectly lovely time and would absolutely go again! read more

We stopped here on the way back to Garner State Park. The outside is rustic and charming. The decor looked old and cluttered. Needed cleaning and dusting. The menu looked good. I ordered the chicken strips and sweet potato fries. The fries were very greasy and limp. The chicken strips were okay. The batter needed more browning. I was going to order dessert but the pies looked old and not appealing in the showcase. Not sure they are homemade. The staff were friendly, however the waitress stood behind the counter and picked her nose while we were looking at the menu. Would have left, but we were hungry. Also, the staff's two children were running around the restaurant, yelling and then crying. We took our food to go and left. read more

Can't have too high of expectations for a cafe in the middle of nowhere, but this place was pretty good. I got the burger and sweet potato fries and thought it was great. I had some friends get a side salad and it was awful - room temperature and weird textured lettuce with no toppings. Other than that, everyone enjoyed their sandwiches. Friendly service, cool atmosphere. read more

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So, here's the deal. In a large city, Lost Maples Cafe would probably get a three star rating from me. But in a small town like Utopia, where options are very limited, it definitely shines brighter than the rest, so four stars seems more fair. The menu options are a bit limited but everything we ordered was freshly made and tasty, including the vegetable omelette, homemade biscuit, and the breakfast taco, served with a side of fresh salsa. Pies are very fresh, and the coconut meringue top and filling were among the most moist and freshest I've had in many years. It's worth coming here for the pie alone. The staff is friendly and create a family style atmosphere. Everyone in the place was relaxed and casual, embodying that small town feel that so many people seek to experience and recreate. Utopia definitely got it! Good stuff. I recommend. read more

Lost Maples Cafe - Breakfast taco with fresh salsa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utopia, Texas

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Everything on the menu tastes great! All the pies are delicious and I especially love their chips and salsa as an appetizer.

A friend recommended this place as a lunch stop on our road trip, and we were glad we stopped. It felt like exactly what a small town Texas lunch spot should be--good Texas food at a very good price, friendly service, a loud tabof seniors detailing their every medical issue, and some decor that would be considered cringe-worthy at home in Austin. We both ordered the lunch special, a solid plate with a lunch-sized CFS, mashed potatoes, corn, and a little square of spice cake for dessert. Just what we needed to fuel up for the long drive home. read more

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The food is southern home cooking. The people are friendly and accommodating. The character of the place is spot on old school Texas back before the northern and western invasion. I have been coming to the Lost Maples Cafe for almost all of its existence. My family has vacationed in Utopia most of my life, now I bring my kids to this charming piece of Texas to show them how it used to be. We always ate at Lost Maples Cafe multiple times. Can't get enough! The pies are off the chain as well. read more

amazing service when we stopped in for pie and coffee on a drizzly Sunday afternoon. We got the peach and the buttermilk with an amazing cup of coffee! Super cozy little spot with unexpectedly good coffee made for a really nice lazy Sunday afternoon . thanks to our lovely server for great service! read more

"A map of Texas that don't include Utopia ain't even worth lookin' at, y'all, 'cuz it leaves out the one cafe where all the locals and travelers are always stoppin' to eat pie." --Oscar Wilde* Okay, perhaps that isn't a direct quote, but if Oscar Wilde had been raised in Uvalde County, he would surely echo my sentiments about Lost Maples Cafe. Utopia, a scenic one-hour drive from San Antonio, is home to...well...this cafe, a bar, and a cemetery. Perhaps the local chamber of commerce should coin the phrase, "Eat, Drink, and Die in Utopia!" But I digress; don't let the implied ennui of Utopia dissuade you from dropping by Lost Maples Cafe for an unpretentious burger, onion rings, a comforting plate of cheese enchiladas, or a slice of heavenly meringue pie. The burgers are nothing special, just juicy patties seared on a flattop and piled high with iceberg, tomatoes, white onion, and yellow mustard. The patties are too perfectly circular to be hand-pressed from fresh beef, suggesting that owners Rusty and Tacy Redden source their wares from Sysco. That's less of a criticism than it is an observation, because frozen beef is often just as tasty as fresh. On a recent visit, my dad spoke highly of his standard burger, comparing it favorably to the kind served at The Twin Kiss, a long-defunct diner in San Antonio owned and operated by his parents in the 1950s and 60s. The vegetation was fresh, the patty was well seasoned, and the buttery bun held its own against the meat juices, tomatoes, and mustard. Followers of mine know of my fetishistic obsession with onion rings. I write about onion rings so often that I could pen a doctoral dissertation on the alchemical Maillard reaction that occurs when onions are dredged in flour and deep fried. If by chance you are new to my page, however, then here's the lowdown: I expect nothing less than a shatteringly crisp batter speckled with cracked pepper and onions that teeter between soft/caramelized and crisp/astringent. The rings at Lost Maples Cafe come close to that standard, ranking among the top ten I've tried throughout the state of Texas. A little extra seasoning (pepper in particular) might catapult them to the top of the list. Comparing the Tex-Mex fare at a small town diner with the best Mexican joints in San Antonio would be like comparing the horsepower between a Model T and a Mustang. Having said that, my plate of cheese enchiladas was generous and comforting. The beef gravy -- chunky, surprisingly piquant, and undoubtedly homemade -- would have benefited from more cumin but was delicious nonetheless. The gooey American cheese was melted all the way through (a feat that "muy autentico" Tex-Mex joints occasionally fail to achieve), and the thinly sliced onions practically melted into the gravy-cheese mixture, imbuing it with an understated pungency. The accompanying Spanish rice was serviceable, but I damned the pasty, lukewarm refried beans back to the can from whence they emerged. Lost Maples Cafe does many things well, but their reputation as a pie destination rivals that of the Double R Diner from Twin Peaks. A slice of dense chocolate fudge pecan pie, still warm from the oven, scored high marks with a buttery, crumbly crust, a creamy, dark chocolate fudge base, and a generous helping of meaty Texas pecans. Even more impressive was a slice of lemon pie topped with a two-inch mound of meringue. The well-balanced custard (equal parts sweet and sour) was smooth and tasted of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. The meringue bore no signs of weeping, suggesting that it had been stored properly at room temperature and in a draft-free location. Pro tip: order an extra slice and marry it at the justice of the peace across the street. If you live in Utopia, then you already know why Lost Maples Cafe has been a local favorite for almost forty years. If you're planning a trip to Garner State Park or have some other business nearby, then heed my recommendation and drop by for a friendly smile and a slice of pie. If you're a serial killer just passing through, then consider Victor Hugo's take on the concept of Utopia from "Les Miserables" (1862): "Utopia and pie today, flesh and blood tomorrow." What, did I get that quote wrong, too? ______________________ *See, this is why you read my reviews. Where else on Yelp would you find bastardized quotes from the likes of Oscar Wilde and Victor Hugo? read more

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My sister just moved to town so we stopped here to try a local place. It's open seating for lunch and smells SO GOOD inside. Everyone was very friendly and we received prompt service. I was recommended the patty melt with bacon and a side of homemade onion rings. The melt was juicy, cheesy and flavorful. It didn't taste like a "Normal" patty melt but don't let that deter you from ordering it. The bacon made it taste more breakfasty, so if you don't want that flavor don't put the bacon on! I wasn't here for long, but I was impressed by my first visit. I'll definitely be back when I see my sister! read more

Great fresh, home-style cooking that is reasonably priced. Pies are tasty but a bit pricey. Waitresses and waiters are friendly. The decor is rustic and could use some refreshing and cleaning. Recommend the food. read more

be the worst lunch I ever had in my life. I ordered the pepper steak which turned out to be two hamburger patties with the cheapest cheese, practically and two small jalapeño pieces. It also had a little bit of cheese on top of the two burgers.. This place used to be really good food even the coconut cream pie was awful. It was lumpy and runny and a very salty crust. I'm so shocked and disappointed, but I know now to never invite any more friends there. read more

Varied menu cooked well. I like their burgers best. But they have Mexican food, lots of pies and more. Good luck finding a place that's good nearby. I know of none. read more

The Lost Maples Café is located downtown in Utopia, Texas. Not only are you always greeted with a friendly hello and lovely smile as you walk through the door, but you also quickly realize this is the exact spot you want to be while visiting small-town Texas. Dakota was our server and did a wonderful job! I recommend you ask for her personally!!! Below are the menu items we enjoyed... 2 Egg Breakfast w/ Bacon and Biscuit w/ Sausage Gravy 2 Egg Breakfast w/ Bacon and Biscuit w/ Sausage Gravy Chicken Fried Steak w/ Cream Gravy, Baked Potato, Side Salad and Texas Toast 12 Oz. Rib-Eye w/ Baked Potato, Side Salad and Texas Toast Fried Fish Entrée w/ Onion Rings, Side Salad and Texas Toast Deluxe Mexican Dinner (2 Enchiladas, Beef Taco and Rice / Beans) Buttermilk Pie w/ Ice Cream I know it is cliché, but everything we tried was wonderful. If I had to choose, I would say the steak was my favorite thing we tried, along with the Buttermilk Pie. I suggest you get one to go. We also grabbed a bottle of their homemade Strawberry Jelly. On a side note, the movie 7 Days in Utopia was filmed at the café and in town. If you watch the movie you will get a real good feel for the restaurant and the whole town. read more

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There's nowhere to eat in Utopia, so if you're staying nearby I recommend going on a grocery run before you land. The French fries were so overcooked that it was like biting into a cigarette. I'm not fancy or picky about food but this place really could put some effort into what they're doing. We've been here three times and the food got progressively worse so we know it wasn't an "off" day. The only reason they get three stars is because they're consistently open and the servers are nice. read more

I LOVED THIS PLACE! It's so cozy and they decorate for holidays and seasons. I feel like it's straight out of a cutesy country movie in here. This place is also so clean and smells so good. Servers were very nice and helpful. ALL of the food is served fresh. Immediately on first bite you can tell it's all homemade and made deliciously. We got the chips and salsa it was to die for. The steaks and patty melts have incredible flavor are tender and juicy. The onion rings and okra are fried perfectly. Lastly the salad was made with yummy fresh vegetables. It's a 10/10 for me. If you're nearby do yourself the favor and stop by. I'm so glad I did read more

Great food, unique menu, awesome service Highly recommend this especially for breakfast read more

Went to the List Mapkes Cafe in Utopia for lunch on Friday. We both had the special, which was beef enchiladas, rice, beans, salad and cake for dessert. Everything was great. Waitress was very nice, as usual! Will ba back. read more

I been coming here for years....it's a fantastic everything Today was fresh hot sauce Chicken fried steak Tater tots And lemon pie Oh my goodness Cleaner this visit than I remember last time which is great Staff is always good and fun to talk to One day when I retire, this is where I wanna end up!!! read more

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Really good food in Utopia! We got the hot cake and meat omelette. Both were good and very good price. And it was filling too! But my favorite part was the ambience/decor and the friendly staff. Also the pies are really good- I recommend the fudge pecan and buttermilk!! read more

Lost Maples Cafe - Meat Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utopia, Texas

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Amazing country breakfast! Nice service. I recommend the potatoes over the hash browns.

Waitress was really great and food was good. I didn't care for their regular burger but what was SPECTACULAR was the Lamb Sliders. We got them as an appetizer (it came with 2) and were just blown away. They should offer a regular lamb burger because it was DELICIOUS. Cooked perfectly with Tatzatziki sauce on it. CFS was tasty, and the pies were yummy. read more

after a long cold night of cold camping, this place really hit the spot. great staff, super charming, solid breakfas. highly recommend

Get a pie to go , the fig preserves were awesome , chicken fried steak with fried okra and onion rings were worth the drive from Garner State Park read more

Took me a too long to finally make it in here. I am a native Texan with a family tree with roots that run into the battle of San Jacinto. Utopia is Texas. Lost Maples Cafe is Texas. I had basic breakfast. Bacon, eggs, potatoes and a biscuit. It was great. It was 7$ My potatoes were hand cut, my biscuit was homemade, my eggs were cooked perfectly and my bacon was thick and crispy and not microscopic like most places. I am glad to see some of Texas is still alive. Mask politics is predictable. In these remote counties of the Hill Country , with few cases, face coverings are optional. Just like Stockholm Sweden. Looks like Sweden and Texas have something in common. I know where to line up in an electric car , driving with a mask on, to have breakfast in Austin. Fortunately, the Lost Maples Cafe is not (aint) that. read more

Best fried fish I've ever ate. We sat outside, our waitress was a very nice young lady. I have noticed she works harder and friendlier than others. We were the only Asian walk in the restaurant. Nobody greeted us, even we stand in front of the cashier lady (whom doesn't wear a worker matching shirt like the others, I guess she is the owner). I felt bad that I didn't ask the nice young lady's name. This young lady should get a raise. read more