bland food, little to no seasoning. ok service tbh the best part of my meal was my fountain drink. the foods not terrible it just needs a lot more flavor. ordered the tenders and fries and a side of mac & cheese the food was very bland. I don't think I would recommend read more

We had another nice meal at Pappy's with the family. My first in two years. The results pretty much confirmed my prior experience. The Good: I like the western/Texas decor/theme. It's getting a bit dated, but still nice. The menu has an incredible selection from burgers and steaks to enchiladas and pastas. Our server was amazing. I wish that I could remember her name so I could give her an attagirl! The Bad: The food is still fairly average. A decent pasta, decent chicken fried steak. My burger was better than average, but the fries were undercooked and uneatable. Still a nice place for a group, as they will definitely find something to order. Just expect the food to be perfectly average. read more

Looking for some good comfort food - this is your place. Our server, Bonnie, was fantastic! She was attentive and kept drinks filled and orders taken but also- she's funny and personable and really added to the experience. The food & drinks- awesome. Tried the Boot Scoot Boogie drink and it was - wow! Careful to not drink too many because they taste mild but have a boozy punch. We shared the Philly cheesesteak and Bacon cheese burger. The burger was very good, ordered it medium. It was juicy, flavorful, and the bun is phenomenal. Chose the house cut fries and thought those were good. The Philly was "ok" and is the reason the review is 4 instead of 5 stars. It had good flavor but seemed to be slightly rough. This was my first time at this Cafe and really enjoyed the casual, laid back vibe, the service and the food. I'll be back to try more things ! read more

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It's not often that I eat southern comfort food. Don't get me wrong, I love it! It's just not exactly part of a healthy diet plan. But when I want to be naughty, I go all out. One of my favorite guilty pleasure is a chicken fried steak smothered in delicious pepper cream gravy, and when I get that hankering, I know exactly where to satisfy it. Pappy's CFS is the real deal and is sure to satisfy a a craving for this southern classic. So what makes it awesome? 1. Batter does not crumble or fall right off the meat 2. Meat is tender and not gristly or chewy 3. The batter is seasoned and not greasy 4. Tasty mashed potatoes 5. Bomb cream black pepper gravy It meets all the makings of a delicious CFS, and it satisfies my craving. Mashed potatoes were good. Coleslaw was nice. The service is always great, and the menu offers enough variety to satisfy most tastes. Love the fact that it is conveniently located on the 1-10 feeder road. read more

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This place is ok but I was not impressed at all. I'll say stay away from the chicken fried steak. There was absolutely no seasoning on it at all and it was thin like paper. The nachos were descent. The best thing we had was the fried pickles those were absolutely amazing. I'd go back just for them. I'll give this place another try but I hope it's better than the chicken fried steak. I have to say the service is excellent read more

This was an ok place . We were in town for business and walked to Pappy's from our hotel. I expected to be better than what we got based on the ratings. We ordered the appetizer that was the pepper and shrimp I think they were called scorpion tails. These were really good and we thought ok this is gonna be a good place. We all ordered ribs okra and mashed potatoes. The okra was just ok the potatoes were good but not wow. But the ribs were not good . This really surprised me I would have thought being in texas that the ribs would be better than this. I was also a little let down that they did not have Lone Star on draft or bottle . Our server was great and if you do decide to eat here ask for Terry. He made the visit better than the food . read more

I started coming to Pappy's over a year ago with a large group or coworkers from the company I work with. in the last couple months our regular waitress has started treating us very disrespectful and demanding more tips for her services and being very rude about it. I and my coworkers have decided we will be looking for a new place to spend our money every week. read more

catfish IS AWESOME,as well as her rec.of chicken&saus. gumbo+2Xbaked potatoes.! SHE even let's me order an IBC cream soda w/MY Tues. SPECIAL.Bartender Lady is even BETTER.I am a Lil hesitate to leave a review." Last time I input a food review sooo many of my followers started eating there it took a me WEEKS,to get"my usual".BUT BOTH SERVICE&FOOD this great deserves my openrecognition !! read more

Love this place! As you can see by the pictures I go often lol! The margaritas are on point and have good prices. I've gotten other items on the menu that are good but my go to is the blackened chicken Caesar salad! Go check them out! read more

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Pappy's cafe is a great neighborhood restaurant, always consistent, comfort food.,and great service read more

Pappy's Cafe - Cheeseburger with seasoned fries. - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in for the CFS and loved everything they had. Appetizers, Mushrooms and Onion Rings(thin strings which I love) were delicious, salad was good sized, and as expected the CFS was outstanding. Service was great and we sat in the bar area. Several big screens to watch and some great local craft beers on tap! Highly recommend this spot for a great meal! read more

Pappy's Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak w Mashed Potatoes, Ceasar Salad, Fried Mushrooms - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dawana the bartender was AMAZING on a Tuesday at lunch and she was busy and taking care of business! She was super friendly, accommodating and efficient! She had a great memory with all the customers she had at the bar and high top tables. When back in Houston would definitely go back especially on a Tuesday when she works a double shift! Keep it up. My food was very good as well. read more

This is a great place for good comfort food! Their scorpion tails are delicious. I didn't think they were too spicy but my husband got one and it definitely "stung" him. lol. I like their country fried steak. Their burgers are solid too. My husband likes their chicken fried chicken. I've dined in and carried out. read more

Our waitress, Bonnie, was amazing! So personable, conversational, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu offerings. I'd give her 5 stars! We ordered the fried mushrooms as an appetizer-- fried food, came out hot but had no seasoning. My husband had the highly rated chicken fried steak with gravy on the side and mashed potatoes. Food has no flavor. read more

My family and I, who also run a business, eat at Pappy's at least once a week. We've had everything on the menu and loved it all. Our favorites: Chicken fried chicken sandwich. Breaded and always cooked perfectly, juicy, served on the most amazing bun. My father in laws go to lunch 95% of the time. I personally like the BLT for Me sandwich. I'm super picky about bacon and like it be cooked until it's almost burnt. I tell the waitstaff how I like it and it ALWAYS comes out exactly as requested. The wheat-berry bread it's served on is also really food. My mother in law swears by the Macho Tacos, but loves all of the Mexican food that Pappy's serves. This is a must try place! Also great happy hour specials and daily menu items! Highly recommended! read more

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Still a great place but they do not do the shelf for the taco salad anymore Fried jalapeños are really good everything's good read more

Pappy's Cafe - Fajita chicken taco salad - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This restaurant is truly a gem. Great food and service in a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Visited for lunch a few weeks ago. The service was great but the food was bland. I had the chicken fried steak. The breading was ok but the steak was tasteless. I was hoping to love the place as I work close by but I won't be back. read more

I think the menu looks good but after appetizers, and meal, the food if mediocre and just bland, plane food for your "white "pallet.

Pappys has REALLY brought up their food game!! Absolutely delicious, hot & fresh on a to-go order??!! Dang!! Yummy!! Love me some pappys!!!

I grew up going to Pappy's and even though I miss the old location, the chicken fingers and honey mustard still taste like my childhood! I have been meaning to come to the new location, the bar is comfortable and Erica behind it has been with the company since the old location, and very friendly! read more

Pappy's Cafe - Chicken tendies and honey mustard amazing like they always are :) - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went on Sunday morning, so they had a brunch menu in addition to the regular menu. My husband had to try the chicken fried steak. It came with mashed potatoes and a salad. There dressings are homemade, he got the jalapeno ranch, and it was really good. He thought the chicken fried steak was a little on the small side, and did not agree that it was one of the top five in the state. Anyways, he did say the gravy was good. I ordered off the brunch menu and had the eggs sardou. I think they just put the spinach artichoke dip on an english muffin with a poached egg and hollandaise, but let me tell you, it was delicious. I got it with hashbrowns, which I think are repurposed french fries, and they were really good. If I were in the area, I would eat here again. read more

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Yum Yum Yum! It's been a long time since I've eaten at Pappy's but oh have I missed thee... Bubba's Chicken is OMG GOOD! I enjoyed it with fried okra and loaded mash. The ribs were saucy and fall off the bone great! Only complaint I have was about the $4 margaritas...No Bueno for me....I guess you get what you pay for. But I did order the Gingerberry Margarita and it was Muy Delicioso! Overall It was great!!!!! read more

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I found myself reading about Pappys one day and decided to try it. A friend and I were driving in the area and we were lunch hungry. First if all our waiter was nice, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We decided to have the catfish and shrimp. Great decision! My friend also had the tortilla soup. Wow! Definitely get the soup. Our experience at Pappys café was a winner. We will certainly be back. Give it a try. read more

I have visited Pappy's café couple of times and was pretty satisfied with their quality of food and service. They actually have a pretty wide selection of comfort food as I had been craving it for quite some time. I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and a salad. My side salad was presented very neatly and I enjoyed every bit of it. The chicken fried steak came with country gravy and I could smell the aroma of bacon from the gravy. I immediately called the waiter to request another country fried steak due to food restrictions from pork bi-products. She got right on it and I got a replacement in about 6-7 minutes. It did taste pretty good along with potatoes and buttered bread. On a subsequent visit, we ordered the fried catfish with French fries and a meatloaf with fried okra. My fish was very well seasoned and bread crummed! It was golden fried along with the potatoes that were golden and crisp. Meatloaf was pretty good too and we liked the fried okra. Mondays are their special for chicken fried steak and I will be returning to Pappy's soon for their special. read more

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Love this place... I was introduced several years ago when visiting from Australia, where I was living at the time seeing my family who live in Houston. I recently have moved to Houston FROM California and wanted to return to Pappy's. I recently brought a very good Cali friend who was visiting Houston for a conference at The Houstonian to Pappy's Cafe after picking him up early on a Friday. We arrived (all planned by me and reservation made ahead of time) during Happy Hour. The memorabilia on the walls is really fun and a great introduction for my friend to Texas. We had (which is my favorite appetizer) their famous Scorpion Tails which are beautiful, largish jalapenos stuffed with shrimp and jack cheese, then fried in a light batter...totally delicious. I tried a Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita for something different and it was. I really liked it. My buddy had a beer and he loved the Scorpion Tails. He's a real Cali foodie. This place is a comfort food Disneyland! The servings are very generous and don't be embarrassed to ask for takeaway containers if you can't finish. We had an excellent waiter regardless of the comments. I've received good service every time before, too. Being happy hour we got 6 tails for the same price and the drinks were cheaper so a great kickoff to our weekend. I look forward to returning and highly recommend it and going for happy hour. read more

The food was delicious. The service very fast and professional. The atmosphere was very nice and rustic.

The food was excellent! We had a cheeseburger and the turkey spinach dip sandwich. Only complaint could be is it's like all spinach, so be into that. Burger was cooked to perfection. Service was fun and light at the bar side seating. Definitely would return. read more

Gotta be one of the worst experience at the bar. Can't believe how some of these places stay in business with lousy service. Had to ask 2-3 times to get anything. Food was so-so, maybe because it was frustrating before the food. read more

Went for brunch. Exceptional service (Terry) and good food. Cute ambiance. Will be a restaurant to visit again.

We had a late lunch/Early dinner yesterday. Our food was very good. The special of the day was Red Fish, either grilled or blackened. I got mine grilled with lemon butter. Fabulous. Our server, Fran was a great asset to Pappys. She is informed, friendly and a great server. read more

Pappy's Cafe - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pappy's is a great, family friendly spot with a large menu. They have a lot of choices from breakfast to dinner as well as a full bar. I saw many people sitting at the bar watching a game and the atmosphere looked like a fun place to watch. The food was good. It was fresh and the restaurant was clean. It's definitely a good spot to have a meal with family or friends, but not a place with a huge "wow" factor for date night or a fancy meal. read more

Pappy's Cafe - Onion rings - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Started off with the jalapeños bites. Pretty good with a generous amount of ranch dressing provided. Drank a few Shiners with meal. Main course was a rack of RIbs. I have had better but still they wernt bad. There wasn't a lot of meat on the ribs and sauce helped it along. Corn tasted like it was just out of the can with no butter or spice. The thing here was the service. The waiter was great and very friendly. It wont be my go to spot but will still be in consideration when I get back to Houston. read more

Very large menu with plenty of food options to choose. Pleased with the drink menu and a very homey place. Families and couples plus a bar if you just need a night out! Server and hostess were great and the bartender got the drinks together quickly. Really enjoyed my meal as did my coworker. We went on a Thursday evening and there was ample parking and limited wait on a table. Check this place out! read more

Pappy's has been around a long time. Their specialty is southern comfort food and they do it well. My favorite dishes include their fried shrimp and fried chicken strips. Servings are generous. Service and staff are always good. The prices are a bit higher than I typically like to pay, but the food is good. The ambiance is casual and homey. It's a good place to eat. read more

Love the chicken finger basket and there nachos!! Super friendly place and the staff is top notch.

This is my 3rd time here, and they always have great service and tasteful food. I've never had to wait too long for my food. read more

Pappy's Cafe - Crab Cakes with Étouffée - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was hot and tasty! The waitress was very polite and understanding about us taking our time trying to figure out what to eat. She made a couple recommendations and we decided to go with one! Very good choice I recommend this restaurant. read more

Very Chain-y BBQ and Steak Joint along the I-10 energy corridor. Once again I wish Yelp had half stars. Couldn't quite get to 4 stars here. Nothing wrong just a very Sysco menu with no real innovation. The pot roast was fork tender anyway. The staff is very nice. It's god enough if you're staying at an adjacent hotel. read more

Pappy's Cafe - the front of the restaurant - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Our family was in town for a short time, and passed Pappy's on our way to the hotel. There were 4 of us eating dinner on a Wednesday night around 8:00. Our waiter was Terry & he was FABULOUS! I don't believe that I have ever had a better waiter! Everything we ordered was superb! He even brought a sundae for the kids to split "because they were so good"! lol Our drinks were never empty & we never lacked for anything. The chicken strip meal that my son ordered was huge! The enchiladas that my husband ordered were on point! Literally everything was delicious. My kids wanted to go back for lunch the next day. The menu has a wide variety, surely enough to please any group of people. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely go back! read more