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    Onion Creek Cafe

    3.7 (996 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    ONION CREEK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Peach Royale
    Linda S.

    I loved the vibe. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor is a more wooden pub scene while outdoor is wooden tables and umbrellas. The outdoor seating was so nice in summer Houston weather. The string lights were beautiful when the sun was down, and there's the rustic wooden vibe. It seems perfect for a group or a date night. I got the fried chicken sandwich and it was delicious also! They have a lot of options of salads, sandwiches, apps and pizzas. The fries were perfect for sharing also! Service was fast, and you order inside and they bring it out to you. Did want to mention, they have a parking lot! But it's a small opening and it's easy to miss. Otherwise, there's more than enough street parking behind the restaurant in the neighborhood.

    Margherita pizza
    Vinh N.

    Good place to have a late night meal in the Heights. I think their kitchen goes until 11pm. This is one of the smaller "Creeks", but the food and counter service are consistent with the other locations. During the day, the trees provide shade and there also canopies for some of the tables. There are a couple of items on the menu for vegetarians and fish for the pescatarians but I usually get their margherita pizza. Pizza being a loose term since it actually is two slices of thick bread with cheese and tomato on top. Still works. I also had the fish tacos at one time which features mahi mahi and pineapple salsa. The mahi mahi was a little overcooked and dry so it needed the salsa.

    Breakfast with kit
    marian r.

    Went for Sunday Brunch. Loved that they have a covered area outside where DJ plays funk music.I ordered 6th street Migas and a frozen mimosa. My friend chicken sandwich. I knew the Migas came with black beans which I don't like and forgot to ask for a substitute. The Migas were good tasting but not the usual I'm used to. The tortillas were small pieces in a creamy mix of white queso and cotijo with the eggs. No jalapeños but it did have a soft kick to it. The chicken sandwich was a breaded and fried breast with a slaw topping making it a great sandwich, came with fries. Not the best brunch meal I had hoped for, but I do like this place.

    1 lb crawfish w/ boiled eggs. A Frozen Moon & Miller Lt.
    Michelle J.

    Awesome spot! Cool vibes with a great patio! Family & dog friendly. Food looked good, but we got Crawfish & it was the best! Fast casual service was actually not bad. Definitely a place to go when the is good weather! We traveled from Spring & we will be back!

    Ye J.

    Located on White Oak in the Heights, Onion Creek is one of those Austin vibe cafes which you don't think about often but is reliable when you need a spot for a casual brunch without reservation. Parking is limited, but you can always get lucky with nearby street parking. There are plenty of seating both indoor and on the outdoor patios. Similar to the other "Creeks", order at the bar then grab a table, the waiters will bring your orders to you. While they have plenty of alcoholic drinks, I do appreciate they have some options for coffee/tea drinkers as well. My chicken & waffle was solid, the fried chicken was tender and well seasoned. Overall, a good choice for casual brunch/ hang out.

    HOUSE SALAD
    Chris D.

    I really enjoyed my experience at OC watching the Stros game, drinking a Frozen Moon, and eating some wangs! Make sure to take advantage of the happy hour discounts like $3 off the Mac n cheese balls (gooey and spicy, yum!)

    Jason Z.

    This is probably my favorite out of the "creeks", compared to Cactus Cove, Canyon Creek, Cedar Creek which are all in the Heights area. Parking is mostly free street side parking on White Oak. Onion Creek has a cool outside area (with too many freaking flies and minimal shade though) and an interior seating option. The food is alright casual American food but slightly lackluster if you're looking for quality. Their burger buns are a bit dry and their chicken in the sandwich is also a bit dry and overcooked. The fries are just standard fries. Their nachos / chips and queso are decent. It's a good spot to hang out in a group setting and it's more about the hanging out than the actual food most of the time. Service is minimal, you order at the bar and food gets brought to you, and that's the end of the service portion.

    Ken S.

    First time visit! Very rustic, and classic upper scale dive feel with cold AC inside and a huge sitting area outside. Service was great and Classic Burger with parmesan fries are the best! Cold corona lights are spot one . Worth a visit if in the area!

    Shaded patio space
    Eunice S.

    It's finally cool enough so we took the pups to a new place (to the dogs) with a patio. Onion Creek has multiple pockets of shaded outdoor space, which is ideal for people dining out with dogs, so they don't get too close to start a barking match. Because of this, it was an stress-free experience for our pups and their humans. We ordered a regular burger and a beyond burger and both were well prepared, adequately seasoned, and quite substantial, especially with a choice of a side (fries, chips, side salad, or a small upcharge for other side items). I chose roasted cauliflower as my side and it was very tasty! The restaurant is counter-service but we were able to place our order and get our food in reasonable time, even on a Friday afternoon during happy hour (3-7pm weekdays, all day on Mondays). With a quite extensive menu, Onion Creek has a lot to offer, and we'll definitely return with the pups.

    Spicy fried pickles
    Ryen W.

    If you're looking for great deals, drinks, service, and food look no further. Onion Creek cafe is giving chill vibes with outdoor seating and all the above. High recommended definitely check them out during crawfish season.

    Kristin J.

    I absolutely love this place! I had the frozen mimosa and mac and cheese bites for the first time and I was blown away. Customer service is great and the patio is perfect! This is the perfect brunch place in my opinion

    Outside dining
    Taja T.

    Everything about this place is chill and awesome. Food is always good and service is perfect. Overall it's worth everything!

    Crawfish
    Hannah F.

    Hilarious bartender and amazing spicy juicy crawfish. What more can a girl ask for. Outdoor seating is the way to go here.

    Nasty 1 inch cubes of pure fat, 80% of our burgers were fat not brisket.

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    Delicious food and friendly staff. Loved the outdoor seating area. The apricot tea was a wonderful twist.

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    Love the mango mimosa with the crawfish!!! My favorite Friday type of night!! Great service and hangout spot even with kids!

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