Trust Yelp to find something for dinner that is completely off the wall in some small town that's…read morelocated on the road between two other small towns. I asked and it provided. The Office Grill & Saloon is about as "local" as you can get and I was pleased to see this bar and grill had a family with kids when we walked in. Maybe it gets a different crowd on other nights but tonight was friendly. A lovely waitress/bartender came over with menus and took our food and drink order. Mrs. K. enjoyed her sweet tea and I had a Lone Star Light beer. With it, a fish sandwich with delicious fries and a cheeseburger with onion rings for me. It was good and it was hot and it was all put together with care. This was a terrific little hole in the wall local stop. I'm so glad I trusted Yelp! [Review 367 of 2026 - 691 in Texas - 25553 overall]

Adding an update for those who aren't local and are passing through…read more.. This hole in the wall locals bar/grill stated off as a bar with pool tables and when covid hit, they expanded to serving food to stay open. The original owners got out, a long-time local customer stepped up and took over/bought it out and kept it going. The Good: Its family friendly, locally owned and caters to the local crowd. The food is fresh. Almost everything on the menu is fresh/scratch made: Fries? They cut the potatoes and drop em in the fryer. Wednesday nights about 50 weeks out of the year, the owner grills ribeyes over charcoal - he takes a break when on vacation or his kid is showing animals at the fair. Spring means the occasional crawfish. The steak fingers are hand battered sirloin strips. The onion rings are fresh cut and hand battered. If alcohol is your thing the drink menu is pretty substantial, and if they have the fixings they can make what you want. Friday and saturday night is a little more adult oriented but stillt remains family friendly. The "Bad". If there's one thing I'd have to say, its that the kitchen is small, so when its busy it will take time to get your food. If you come on a busy night, understand that you might be waiting a while. As a local who is here several times a week at various times of the day, I know and accept that. Please be patient, if you've got the time I think the food is worth the wait, when there is one. If you happen to be passing through, drop in and grab a bite or a drink.

Best thing in smithville. Everyone is always so grateful and happy to serve customers…read more Best breakfast Always get the waffle board so delicious

This place is great. I ran out of food while camping at a nearby 5-day music festival so I drove…read moreinto Smithville and had breakfast here. It's entirely donation based. You place your order and then take a seat and when they bring out your food, you get a little pocket to put cash into to pay whatever you want. The food was great and it benefits addiction recovery. My only complaint is that they really really really need to put fans on the patio cause I was swatting away flies the entire time I was eating. I wouldn't eat outside again. I went for breakfast and had a 3-meat omlette which I actually couldn't even finish cause I was full. It was a little weird getting the apple juice in a cup full of ice but I guess I could have gotten more if I wanted it. I'd like to back for lunch sometime.

We had such a magical stay at the Woodbine Inn! Since this was a last-minute trip, I was worried we…read morewouldn't be able to check in so late, but Michael was incredibly helpful and made sure we could access the property after the staff had left for the evening. The inn was very clean, quiet, and beautifully kept. My favorite part was definitely the backyard--the gazebo, flowers, fountain, and string lights made it feel so charming at night. Our bed was comfortable, and the A/C blows SUPER cold, which is always a plus in Texas! Honestly, I felt like I was in a Nicholas Sparks movie. What started as an impromptu stop in Madisonville turned into such a special experience and a memory I'll always cherish. We would absolutely stay here again!

Food was tasty, young brunette waitress was sweet. The interior was gorgeous with beautiful…read morewoodwork detail & elegant seating. This is also a bed & breakfast but we just went for brunch after church. They just got a new menu & no longer have the French dip which is why we went but the fried green tomatoe sandwich with jalapeno pimento was tasty, though I requested no bacon, it still had it in it & I did bring it up to the waitress & she offered to take it back but I opted just to remove as we had somewhere we had to be. Hubs had the cheeseburger & the meat was a good quality & cooked medium as requested. Steak fries were cooked perfectly as well. We will try them again.

Looking for a stop between Houston and DFW? Something…read moreDifferent was anpleaaant supervise From the welcome to the personal service, they certainly know how to treat their customers Need a refill?? Oh it's already on the table. Perhaps some suggestions, they have plenty. My boyfriend the recommended Chicken fried steak and he was quiet all throughout lunch. I got the Reuben with chips and it was cooked to perfection down to the home made potato chips.Our waitress who had been working there for three decades mentioned that they had coconut crème pie I'm coco for coconut so I thought that I would give it a try. It was absolutely sublime! I haven't had coconut crème pie like this since my trip to the Bahamas The check came quickly and we said our goodbyes to the crew and the other friendly passers by enjoying their choices What a treat! We will be back

We were greeted as soon as we arrived with the kindest smile. This is a seat yourself establishment…read moreand as soon as you pick the perfect spot, there is someone there to take your drink order and tell you the special of the day. Th menu has so many great options, so I went with the special, chicken fried chicken with white gravy, mashed potatoes, okra and toast. I am not a huge gravy person so got it on the side. The proportions were the perfect size, not too little and definitely not overwhelming. Everything was excellent and cooked to perfection. I had the sweet tea and it was wonderful as well. My co worker had the fish plate, she is a connoisseur of fish and said it was wonderful. The booths were a good size and customers are able to write with chalk paint pens to leave their mark. The environment was relaxing and fun at the same time. Although the space is smaller, the speed of service and the wonderful staff made it feel big. Will definitely return when I travel through Teague!

We absolutely love taking a Sunday morning drive out to Whitehall Cafe! It's so much more than just…read morea place to grab breakfast. They also have a thrift store and host several events throughout the month, so there's always something going on. One of my favorite things is sitting outside with the chickens, watching the motorcycles and classic cars drive by, and enjoying the beautiful rolling hills and farms surrounding the cafe. If Texas heat isn't your thing, you can absolutely sit inside and enjoy the AC too! We've been several times and have never ordered anything we were disappointed with. One of our go-to favorites is the biscuits and gravy--OMG, get ready to have your mind blown. And the pancakes are literally as big as your head! The last time we went, I actually had to ask what kind of coffee they were serving because it was one of the best cups of coffee I'd had in forever. Would you believe they told me FOLGERS?! I may seriously be switching my coffee at home now. If you leave Whitehall Cafe hungry or unsatisfied, that's your own fault! Great food, wonderful people, and an atmosphere that just makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. We absolutely love this place and will keep coming back!

6.13.26 Breakfast is always great here. We love the grits…read more Lisa and her staff are amazing. The first Saturday of the month they have Texas Pickers Whitehall Market from 8-2pm. They now have an antique store behind the restaurant. This is one of my favorite places.

Wow. This is the best meal I've eaten in all of College Station, hands down. Biscuits are very…read morefresh, not coated in butter nor oil, the ingredients taste very fresh, and they give very generous portion sizes. Stella is the king of southern breakfast (and I'm speaking as somebody from the deep South). Highly recommend! Service was snappy, atmosphere is very welcoming, water tasted very clean (i.e. not like tap water), and so on.

I'm sorry to do this here. As a locally owned business I hoped to address this directly but your…read morewebsite does not have a place for direct feedback. If you are the owners and care about community as much as your website says, take a look at your camera footage on August 11, 2026 between. 8:45 and 9:10am ish. Just the facts. We ordered and sat like everyone else. Received our food after the two groups behind us who ordered well after us got theirs. Most were Veterans so I appreciate that and would hope this was the reason. Once our food was dropped the server asked if there was anything else and I said I'd take a refill of coffee (empty). As I observed the room, the tables around us were getting really attentive service. Refills galore, conversation... I had to go to the counter to refill my coffee as I saw a server walk past our table and refill the cups at the window while ours remained empty. I got up, walked past all the servers and went to the counter where I got my first cup of coffee. After a while without anyone checking on us (again, all other tables were getting some really good 5 star service) I went to the counter to get a refill of water (empty) and a young girl who I overheard said she just graduated from high school stopped me and asked if I needed a refill. She was your bright spot. The rest of the staff just stood talking as u walked past them. It wasn't even busy. As I saw tables about to leave they were offered a cup of coffee to go. Thanked for coming in and probably would give 5 stars on a review. I made eye contact to the middle age female server and she quickly looked away. So did another young server who I saw refilling coffee. My previous review of here was 5 stars. I recommended coming here because this is our second time and my first was outstanding. Not playing the card, just the facts. We are the three Asians on the 4 top next to the booths by the kitchen entrance. Watch the entire service. I have a rule that if I really like a place I'd go back and even buy a shirt if available. I bought a shirt after my first visit but I'll holster the shirt. I'm huge on loyalty and sorry to say, this was lost. We left the cold, unwelcoming restaurant without any one of your staff saying a word. Not the type of place I'd return to. I hope this review is useful and hope this is a one off and I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. ***update*** The operations manager reviewed the video with the owner and quickly reached out to me directly. They agreed with my assessment and said they immediately addressed the issue with their staff. Doesn't change what happened but pleased to hear they care and will take corrective action when needed. They offered to refund my bill. I declined as I am just thankful they swiftly dealt with my concerns.

Food is always great, home cooking style. Seafood buffet on Fridays. Weekend hours vary. Staff…read morevery friendly and attentive.

Stopped here on the way back from Dallas one Sunday and it was good!! Everyone was soo friendly!…read moreThey have decent parking but it was packed and people started parking on the side of the grass. We did the buffet and it was pretty good! My husband loved the corn bread. The dessert cake was super moist and good. The ribs were tender. Had a small town restaurant feel.

Food was terrible for what you pay for. Service not good and it took a long time to get reheated…read morechicken with lettuce and tomatoes. It came with a very small piece of lettuce and no tomatoes. I won't be going there again!

The new location may lack a good vent hood, but otherwise it seems clean and the staff is friendly…read moreand helpful. I had their hamburger and hand cut fries. Both were good, although the fries could have been a bit more crispy. Plan for a little wait as nothing is cooked ahead of order so it took 15 or so minutes to get our burgers.

Today is Sunday of memorial weekend and surprising there was only 2 tables so super slow but we…read moreordered a regular (they have a snack, regular and large version) chicken and waffles with the aoli sauce and side of syrup. The perfect amount if you want to split something and not be overloaded after. Chicken was so hot and fresh and the waffle was perfect. Clean environment, nice staff, and always so good.

I finally tried Mess Waffles in College Station after hearing so much about it, and overall I'd…read moregive it about a 7.5/10. I ordered the Upcluck and Away mac and cheese, plus a snack portion of the chicken and waffles with the maple aioli sauce. The food was definitely the highlight. The mac and cheese was really good, and that maple aioli sauce on the chicken and waffles was so good. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the portions were decent for what I ordered. I also got the banana brûlée matcha. It was good, but the matcha itself didn't taste ceremonial grade. It had a slightly chalky texture that took away from it a bit. One downside was the wait. I stood in line for about 30 minutes, which was longer than expected. Overall, the food hits, especially if you're craving something savory and indulgent, but the wait and the drink quality keep it from being a higher rating for me. I'd still come back, just maybe at a less busy time, so not the weekends at all!

Awesome spot we decided to try on the way back from Dallas to Houston and glad we did. Friendly…read moreservice, food was great and quick and free ice cream for dessert! Steak sandwich was almost like a Philly and super tasty. The side of Au jus wasn't needed. The fried chicken sandwich was juicy and great with some ranch on it! Our onion rings and fries were crispy and well seasoned too.

Interesting just to people watch and take in the vibe of this place, located on the town square in…read morea very old building. We spilt a chicken fried steak (decent), with mashed potatoes, grave and color slaw. Best bonus was the free scoop of Blue Bell ice cream. I had strawberry, which was delicious. Very busy cafe for such a small town, so plan to spend a little time.