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

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

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

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

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 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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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

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

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

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

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

I wanted to try something new tonight for lunch and read some of the reviews good and bad so I decided to stop by. I called first the young lady was friendly and helpful. When I arrived I was greeted upon entering and directed where to go for pickup my order wasn't ready. I waited about 5 min. My order was sit on a table instead of bringing it to me. Then when I got in my car I realized I didn't get my tea so I went back in and as I stood there for about 3min or so there was this white guy talking to some customers never acknowledged me until I asked him was he the manager and he said yes......I'm like I didn't get my tea so he went to the back and a young lady came out with the drink. I guess my gut told me to not tip for some reason I just didn't get a good vibe from the staff. The food was good very small portion for $18.......I am going to give a low rating because they didn't give me my tea and the manager just plum ignored me. The fish had a good taste the rice was good also the mashed potatoes and green beans had a good taste. Maybe I will go back again maybe for dine in to see how the staff services are rendered. It doesn't matter to me if it was busy it's called customer service and for me to be ignored by the manager is unacceptable. Needless to say I went back again about a hour ago same situation. Ms.Lauren asked me if I wanted a tea which I was assuming it was a courtesy because of the bad customer service I received last night and come to find out it wasn't. So I said you can take it off instead of her saying you can have the tea they took it back. I'm like wow. I will never step in that business again. Thanks. The food taste pretty good maybe I'll send one of my Caucasian friends in to pick up my food. Sad to report. read more

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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

The best American food for this type of cuisine in Houston. I brought my parents here for the first time and they are very picky people does it matter if it's a fancy restaurant or not and they both loved it so much because they came back two days later. The catfish is so good! Everything here is really heavy so catfish is nice ! but it's done well not overly salty or buttery. I know what I'm coming to eat when I come here. People are friendly which is a big plus and the fried mushrooms are so hot crispy and juicy!! read more

Pappy's Cafe - Catfish and shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've eaten there in person and I've gotten stuff to go because it's close to me. it's okay , I've haven't had anything on their menu that I recall that's outstanding. read more

Best Scorpion Tails in town. It was my birthday Brought Family & will return again soon. All food was warm and served according to everyone order. Good experience! Prices right! read more

Slow service and cold food. I had the chicken tender platter and it was almost if they had reheated them. The waitress never checked back. Very disappointing. We have been coming here for years, but I think this was the last time read more

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

Doesn't take the void of the Mason Jar but a close second. Comfort food for sure and nice bar area.

We love their food and try to always make it for the day they make poblano soup! So amazing and we get the tacos or burrito with poblano soup over the top and a side of the soup itself. So amazing! Everything I have had there has been delicious! 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

First time visiting this place and worst food I have ever have. We ordered the fried mushrooms as appetizer, they were soggy and no flavor, and I mean no flavor at all. "Natural" orange juice was served full of ice and water added. The Laredo chicken was steamed chicken breast extremely salty with no flavor, no seasoning, no joy , steamed broccoli was overbooked and again extremely salty, oh and you can tell they heat it in the microwave because it was burning hot. My husbands fries were undercooked and chicken sandwich tested like hospital food (actually all Of our food tasted like hospital food). I'm so upset, this is the first time that I go to a restaurant where everything that we tasted was disappointing. Prices high for what you get, please don't go to this place, ugh I can't believe how bad everything was. read more

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

Old school goodness in a new location! The soup and sandwich combo always hits the spot! read more

Pappy's Cafe - Club Sandwich and Potato Soup combo! - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good food with cozy mood. I didn't drink alchole but this restaurant has nice bar with drinks. And service was good. read more

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

My family and I have been coming here for years and usually order chicken fried steak or the chicken tender basket. I decided to try the meatloaf special and unfortunately wasn't too fond of it. I was expecting a hearty ground beef serving but instead it was more of like a soft paste with gravy. I'm still rating 5 stars bc I'm usually always satisfied when I order my go tos. read more

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

Wow, great country southern atmosphere and great staff. Thought it was just a burger joint when I was told of it but this place is a must go especially if you are a fun of fried food and southern hospitality. Went on a business meeting and the portions are definitely texas size and very very affordable. Good range of different dishes for those that dont want to clog arteries with fried food also. Onion rings? Okay, only downside as they have the very small stringy onion rings but other than that very impressed by all. Good place for a family outing, business lunch or any occasion. Full bar for happy hours also. I'll be back. read more

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For me, this is a hinge it's has consistently excellent food. The menu has a great variety. The ambience is really good, and we love to treat ourselves at Pappys Café. read more

We've been coming here for over a decade, before & after the location change. It's just hands down, good, filling country food. Is it fancy? No but the salads are fresh, anything fried is perfection and the service is truly Texas friendly. read more

I ate here last night with my family, we liked the food, reasonable prices. I would love if they added tilapia or mahi mahi to the menu or even as a special, I would go back and eat again and try something new. read more

The food and drinks were great! The place is comfortable and inviting and the service was friendly! It's a great place to go for an affordable meal. Definitely be back. read more

At first I thought, new location maybe a new menu, but they kept it original. My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed some very delicious cocktails as well as our food. The bartender was very friendly and attentive throughout our time there. And the atmosphere is just like I remembered it, cozy and casual. read more

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My first review for 2019 and I am going to dedicate it to Pappy's Cafe. I love me a good homecooked Southern meal and Pappy's Cafe is the perfect place for it! When I think of comfort food, I think of chicken fried steak and mash potatoes with gravy...Pappy's had the exact dish that I was looking for! Chicken Fried Steak (4/5): huge steak with white gravy on top with mash potatoes and 2 slices of toast (soft and buttery). I also opted for the mac and cheese instead of the salad, which I do not regret. It was the perfect amount of cheesiness without overdoing it :) Texas Nachos (4/5): large portions of nachos with jalepenos, sour cream, queso, guacole, and pico. The difference between the Texas one and the Special one are the beans. Bourbon Babyback Ribs & Sausage (5/5): the soft and tender meat fell right off the bone with a smoky barbecue flavor -- don't forget to get the BBQ sauce on the side for dipping ;) Broccoli, Rice, & Cheese Casserole - very cheesy and the broccoli wasn't soggy or or mushy Cinnamon Apples: great if you just want something sweet but not enough to want to order a big dessert. We came in on a Sunday night where it was getting pretty busy and luckily, there were some tables available by the bar area. The lady bartender was very nice and attentive. It was our first time at Pappy's Cafe after hearing rave reviews and I'm glad we were finally able to give it a try! It definitely did not disappoint! read more

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Pappy's is very near where we live and where we work. We drive there a lot. There are teams in the Pappy's restaurant that have been there even before they moved from their first location. Customers that lived near the older location of Pappy's are making the effort and they drive the extra distance to get the food and services that they want. That tells you a lot ----- that hundreds love Pappy's of all ages. I'm read more

The bacon burger amazing also staff was so kind and it tastes really good try the bacon burger to also the place was really clean!

Pappy's had some great service the day we were there. The hostess was very nice and joked with our party of four, so I think our waitress continued with how the hostess treated us. Waitress was very attentive and brought refills before our drinks were empty. I have the CFS, fries and creamed spinach, the CF steak was ok, the fries were good and spinach was ok. I haven't been to this new location since they moved from I10 and Campbell so the new restaurant is very nice. I would go back to try something else. read more

Daniel (hope that's his name) is the best waiter NA. That is all. Okay I need to have at least 85 characters. Everyone else was really nice too. We liked the waffle fries and honey lime vinegarette. read more

This was the first time stopping in. Had dinner with a friend. We decided to order the scorpion tails (shrimp/jalapeño/cream cheese. Deep fried ) appetizer. They were spicy from the jalapeño but so good. We also ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a chicken fried steak. The buyer was quite good. The bun was a soft dense bread but very palatable. One piece of bacon was a bit chinchy. Good over all. The chicken fried steak was large. But it was not very flavorful. It needed seasoning or at least salt. The gravy was also bland. My friend thought it was "off". I just thought it was bland. The atmosphere was great. The bar was inviting. I'm not sure I'd go back. read more

We make a point of going to this restaurant anytime we are in Houston. The food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend!