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    Mess Waffles, Etc.

    4.2 (280 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Original French Toast
    Pedro Z.

    First time trying this place. We had a great brunch. Their French toast was super tasty and well served, but without a doubt the star of the show is the chicken and waffles. Their hot chicken is a must although the regular fried chicken is great too. The waffles are crispy and doughy at the same time, and the fresh syrup goes perfectly with both. The staff was helpful with their recommendations and quick service and the place has ample sitting inside and outside, although you might experience wait times specially during the weekends.

    Parfait
    Jinx R.

    Had a really good yogurt parfait! For a Saturday morning the service was very fast and place was clean! Always a great spot on century square! They also have a lot of drink options and is a solid breakfast spot!

    Chicken and Waffles
    Jane C.

    Mess Waffles is a fun, casual breakfast/brunchy place that has some yummy options. My family and I visited while moving my brother into college at Texas A&M, and I thought it was a great way to have a nice meal together to kick off the day. However, the dish I ordered wasn't my favorite. The waffle was sort of plain and I wasn't in love with the potatoes (they had a sort of chemically taste that might've come from the cooking oil used). My brother ordered their caesar salad wrap with grilled chicken. I had a bite and was honestly really impressed. If I were to return, I'd definitely order that instead of the chicken and waffles I had this time. Overall, I liked the vibe and would return if/when I find myself back in cstat. I'm just not really rushing back for the same order, though.

    Menu
    Sebastian K.

    The waffles were great, crispy and soft. The chicken was also good but not great. I ordered the hot chicken but since they had two degrees hotter I didn't expect them to be this spicy (even though I like spicy, this was a bit too much for me). I didn't really understand regular vs plus for chicken & waffles but had ordered the plus and received two sauces, 3 chicken tenders, and 1 waffle. I think the regular would have been better as it was definitely a large portion (great price). The staff were nice and helpful but wish they came to see how things were while eating (it is a tip at cashier style diner). Overall nice environment and good breakfast spot.

    The Chicken & Waffles!
    Nathaniel F.

    I thought Mess Waffles was good! The food was good, the tables were clean, and the inside was well-decorated. As with most breakfast places, you can make the same food at home. However, the "vibe" and ambiance make it an excellent choice to meet a friend for breakfast/brunch. I had the Chicken and Waffles which I've never had before and I was pleasantly surprised - I never imagined the combination between a sweet and savory food would be good. There isn't a huge amount of staff floating around but I didn't mind. I bussed my own table and filled up my water at the soda machine - there's no real need for a dedicated table staff. I'd rate it 4.5 stars if possible but chose to round down to a 4 to save my 5's for when I really had my socks knocked off!

    Chicken and Waffles
    Julie L.

    Yum! I love their waffles and portion is just right. Very casual spot, and they have patio seating. The booth tables are too close together though. Service is friendly and you just order at the counter. Price is decent. I'd recommend!

    Mess Waffle Plate
    Lety F.

    My husband and I love trying new places wherever we go, and we're so glad we found Mess Waffles in College Station! We both really enjoyed our food--the chicken and waffles hit the spot--and the coffee was a great complement. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere is relaxed and chilled, perfect for a casual brunch or just hanging out with good food. Definitely a spot we'd come back to next time we're in town!

    Brisket spaghetti

    Ordered the Brisket Mac. Tasted alright, but I noticed a major issue. The brisket was sliced with the grain instead of against. Someone tell these people how to cut meat! Looked like pot roast (May have been in actuality)

    MESS Breakfast
    Katherine S.

    I had to seriously consider the awarding of a second star and I've decided to do so based on cleanliness and ambiance. These are really the only positives. Staying at The George and here with my daughter for a college tour, so this place was highly rated and nearby. I'm truly shocked anyone could rate this 4 or 5 stars. The problems don't seem to just be a bad day. The food was room temp (waffle/syrup was a little cold) and honestly inedible and not worth the calories. I don't even know what to say other than it's remarkably similar to the McDonalds breakfast plate (McDonalds is better due to the pancakes). Dry/cold bacon. Eggs equivalent to free breakfast at an elementary school. These little hockey puck hash browns fried in old grease and cooled to room temp. The service was totally invisible and flippant. Never greeted. Had to wait at counter for someone to show up. Stood there with zero affect and plugged in order. Immediately left counter before I could ask for a cup for water alongside my coffee. Another customer tried to get someone's attention while they were running food and they outright ignored her. Staff members came out and refilled their own coffee cups and drinks to take them to the back but couldn't run food while it was hot. If you see my other reviews, you know it's exceedingly rare for me to give a low review. I feel it's not always fair to business owners. But someone is asleep at the wheel here. Maybe it's surviving on location and lack of competition. I really can't believe how bad the food was. I wouldn't even know how to tell them to fix it but I never even saw a staff member to ask them to heat it up. Figured that wouldn't even make a difference. Basically just lit $20 on fire and watched it burn

    Cookie butter waffles, vegan mac and cheese with sausage, Nutella french toast, apple pie waffles

    Busy place for brunch on Saturday mornings! Has a casual vibe with a nice outdoor seating area. Decently fast service, friendly staff. The meal size portion is large for the waffles. Right level of crispness and sweetness for the waffles and French toast. Comes with choice of one fruit topping.

    PB&J Waffle
    Tiffany J.

    Gave this place a try after looking for a brunch spot. This place did not disappoint. We all left full and happy! Everything we ordered came out promptly and correct. I did have to ask for a side of maple syrup. They brought it out right away. Great value for its price. I will come here again.

    The view at MESS patio area.
    Ryan C.

    Dang this place is GOOD! -- end of review! JK I really liked it and so did my wife. Most of the things on the menu have a kick of spice, so you may be disinclined by that alone, but I found myself liking it a lot more because of that! I had the chicken and waffles with medium spice. It was enjoyable and delicious. I also threw on some spicey honey sauce and it was a very good choice. My wife complimented the side of bacon because she felt it was a good portion of bacon for the price. Happy wife, happy life. We both had coffees and it was really good! The service was great, no complaints there! We were the first ones here right when they opened and slowly some others started showing up. But there for a while it was all ours. We sat outside and enjoyed the view (pics attached). It was a very calming environment and just what we needed to get a break from our hectic routines. We'll be back for sure and maybe I'll try the California Reaper spice next time.

    Chicken Tenders & Fries
    Chee Keat F.

    Located at Century Square diagonally across the Zachry Engineering building at Texas A&M, this was a convenient place to grab a bite while visiting the college. You order and pay up-front, provide your table number, and they bring the food over once it's ready. We tried the Chicken & Waffles, Mess Breakfast and Chicken Tenders & Fries. All were nicely presented, portion sizes are decent, and very tasty. There is an option to make the chicken 'hot' with a specifiable degree of hotness. I tried the 'hot mess' level (second hottest level), and for someone used to spicy food, I can attest that it is actually quite hot. There is a garage with free parking for Century Square near the Star Cinema Grill. Note that this place is open at 8am for breakfast and closes at 2pm.

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