I was SO EXCITED to find out that there is a Cookshack in College Station!…read more We stopped here for lunch on a Sunday before heading home. We were BLOWN AWAY by the number of college students, dressed in their Sunday's best, openly praying over their food before enjoying some awesome chicken. It was SO NICE TO SEE! We ordered a family meal (20 pieces), 2 sides of fries and a chicken sandwich meal. We paid around $40. Great value! The food came out quick and arrived hot and fresh. I had a slight "issue" where I thought my chicken wasn't fully cooked and the manager reassured me that it was just breading but happily remade my sandwich to give me peace of mind. I REALLY appreciated that. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, literally leaving "not a fry left behind." The size of my chicken on the sandwich was HUGE- had to be hanging off the roll by 2" on each side! Staff were phenomenal. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Love the laid back decor. Plenty of seating inside and some tables outdoors as well. Definitely recommend!

Really good! In fact, it's a contender for my favorite fried chicken in town. The only undecided…read morewinner so far is Mess Waffles. The Cookshack has a different vibe and feels more like a lunch or dinner spot, while Mess is the perfect breakfast place. Alright, who am I reviewing again? Right. The Cookshack has some great options, and my wife and I went for the Chicken & Waffles. I chose the hottest seasoning they had--pretty sure it was ghost pepper--and yeah, it was spicy but didn't make me miserable. There was a lot of food, and it definitely filled us up. My wife got mac n cheese with hers and really enjoyed every bite. The cashier was nice and attentive. The atmosphere is great for a lunch or dinner date. Plus, they have large booths, which we really appreciate.

I've come here a couple times for special occasions, and I think it's a very solid restaurant for a…read moregood steak. I don't I don't really think college Station has a great food scene when it comes to high-quality meals however, Porter has consistently offered a great steak meal. I ordered a Caesar salad to share with anchovies on top and I particularly liked the pomegranate seeds that offered a refreshing and sweet flavor. I split a 14 ounce ribeye and it was cooked perfectly at medium rare and had great seasoning. Some of the other people ordered chicken fried steak a burger and fillets and their food looked great as well despite coming usually on busy days such as graduation and ring day, the service has always been great and very helpful. I will definitely come back!

The star review is isolated to the food only; our server, Barron, was absolutely amazing and…read moresingle-handedly elevated our dining experience. 3 stars were given to this upscale restaurant because the steaks were subpar. We ordered a dry-aged and regular ribeye-- For the amount and price of our orders we expected more flavor in the beef + seasonings, higher culinary expertise, and generally better quality steaks. Both our steaks were overcooked and beef quality was obvious.

First time here. The restaurant is very cute. Laid back, Texas hipster vibes. Modern diner…read moreenvironment. Coffee was good, no espresso just coffee. Bar drinks are above par, housemade syrups and fresh juices. The bartender served us. She, Lacey (if I remember correctly) was great, had good recommendations and was very knowledgeable. My son had the scallops shrimp and grits, he cleaned the plate. I had chicken fries steak and fries with jalapeño gravy. Food was very good. Definitely be visiting this place again!!

I really wanted to like this place but, for the price, it's just not anything to write home about…read more So let's start with the good: - cocktails and mocktails were tasty - calamari appetizer, jalapeño chicken fried steak and the halibut dishes were tasty But that's where it ends. My son ordered the scallops and to say they were gritty was an understatement. And the service...well when we could flag our waitress down we got service. Otherwise she was nowhere to be found. My husband flagged down another waitress after we had been sitting there for 15 minutes without any water or drinks. We also had to flag her down for the check. Considering the price tag for the night, I expected the service to be better.

Listen up! "Hot" actually means "hot" at HHC. (Exactly the…read moreopposite of Taco Bell.) My chicken was "Spicy", and it was all this spicy-food lover could handle. That's two levels down from the hottest they offer! The chicken tenders are BIG; the "Sandwich & Tender" meal was more than enough food. I loved the decor. Really glad we stopped in as part of attending the Texas A&M Sports Car Club's "Cars And Chicken" event.

For transparency, this review is part of a yelpers event with free food. But you didn't need to…read morebribe me- I love it. First, I love hot chicken. It's addictive. Like southern fried chicken breaking bad. I first had it at Hattie B's in Nashville. Hot! I mean really hot! And absolutely cravable. I had sort of given up on good hot chicken outside of Tennessee (not a fan of the other local spots in BCS), so I was excited to try Houston Hot Chicken. Stylish and functional interior, with good sized tables, comfy chairs. A little loud for talking. The best reason to come is the excellent staff, though. They explain all the different spice levels and are educated about the restaurant and their offerings. Super helpful and well trained folks (which anyone in BCS knows is remarkable in a town of college student staffed fast food). Sade, who helped me, is the best! I had a meal that included one tender at the Spicy Level and a Medium level sandwich, and subbed cole slaw for the fries. Also had a scrumptious strawberry hibiscus frosty lemonade - pro tip: get it half and half frozen and liquid for the perfect drinkability. Well, I should have eaten the sandwich before the tender because I blew out my palette on the addictive spiciness and succulent texture of the tender. 13/10 for pure tasty pain. The coleslaw, while not remarkable on its own, is a welcome break. The dipping sauce is fine but honestly, it added more texture than taste when you're eating at Spicy Level and above. I also like how you get the traditional hot chicken finish on the meat but without it coming across like a grease bomb (although your bright orange fingers will tell a different tale). I blew my spice induced runny nose about 35 times. The sandwich, supposedly medium spicy, was pretty mild at this point lol. Very tasty. The slaw and pickles provide a nice crunch and texture. Good bun, too, and nicely toasted. This is a great spot for hot chicken and even mild chicken. The no spice and honey butter levels are good for even the wimpiest diners . If you are a chile head, it's a no brainer, definitely go. And don't miss the slushes!

What a great experience!! The service was extraordinary! Greeted on entry, checked on during my…read morelunch, complimented getting a refill, and thanked when I was leaving! My food was super fresh and delicious. It tasted good and was not fatty at all! Chicken was delicious and spicy! Very filling and healthy! Enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the campus kids! Busy little place. Drawback is paying for parking but the first hour was free!

I wanted to try out this place, there smoothies look interesting online. I met my friend for dinner…read morehere. I ordered the Glow Up smoothie, which was not on the menu in the store, but they did have it. It was just ok. The flavors were bland to me. Maybe it's my tastebuds, I took 3 sips and threw it away. For my entree I tried the teriyaki shrimp with no rice add black beans and vegetables. It was just ok. I don't think I'll return here.

I ate dinner in this same area the night prior to my visit, but I liked the vibe, and the menu at…read moreCanteen sounded good, so I gave it a shot. I was traveling alone, so I decided to sit at the bar. Hailey was the bartender that night and she was delightful. I had the blackened chicken sandwich, which exceeded my expectations - excellent flavor! The parmesan truffle fries were a little disappointing. They weren't bad, but they just seemed like basic fries with some parmesan thrown on top.

Ambience, interior and the backyard is nice. I only tried the sourdough avocado toast, it was okay,…read morenothing impressive. The sourdough was too thin and hard to cut through, maybe too chewy? But the americano was good, had a good foam. Everything was also served in ceramic plates, proper mugs and utensils. I hate the plastic cutlery and this is definitely a big bonus for me.

We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The staff is very hospitable and everything we have…read moretried is delicious.,

Service- C Food- C…read moreAmbience-A I have been trying to get to this place for a while. Walking in the atmosphere is clean and inviting. Our server seemed overwhelmed, although there was hardly anyone there. An hour and a half later we had food and it was just average. Nothing very special. Little to no flavor with the exception of the gumbo. I would not recommend.

My husband and I got the 6oz burger and bulgogi burger for lunch. We thought the food was delicious…read moreand that it came out quick. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant feels clean and cozy! I totally recommend you try out this underrated spot

Very nice counter staff. Small menu, the burgers are too lean. The Bulgogi Burger was very good…read more The buns are also good. Moist and just right. We were hoping it would be a better burger because we came to see our Grandson and wanted a nicer place.

Today, ate at Chicken Oil Company. They were amazing growing up! Wow how they went downhill!…read more Koppe Bridge is what Chicken Oil use to be. You place your order, they make your burger and it goes from the grill to the bun. Nice and greasy like it should be. Chicken Oil has become so packed you can't move. The burgers have become an assembly line. They cook 10-20 and toss them in a pan where they sit until it's moved down the line. Dry & cold. Koppe Bridge has a wonderful atmosphere. Old school country music playing. Creaky wooden floors. The one thing I CAN give the edge to Chicken Oil is the friendly and helpful staff! Because honestly..I've eaten at Koppe numerous times and literally every single time, the girls in the front are essentially snotty Sorority-type girls. Always different girls but always the same type. (Rude, eye rolls, zero friendly customer service). Maybe they need to hire staff based on personality and not how cute they are.

This is an icon amongst the students of Texas A&M. This is the favoriate amongst many of the…read morecollege crowd because it is a great place, great food, and get a value for your money. I've had their burgers so many times that it should be rated on Texas Monthly. They are great. This time I changed it up and went with the chicken friend steak sandwich basket. The parking seems small, but just circle around. Whatever side you come on, go to the "back" and you'll find room. When you come in go straight to the cash registers and place your order/state your name. Grab your drinks and find a seat. Pay attention because when the guy screams your name into the cheap-axst speaker system, you might loose it. Consider it an audiology exam. If you come in with a parent that was on Peanuts, they will understand the PA perfectly. Everyone else takes their chances. With the basket you get a PILE of bar fries. They are great and there's a mountain of them. This alone should lure you in. I went with the chicket fried steak sandwich. Very tasty, but for some reason I thought it would come with gravy. Nope. If that changes your impression of a chicken fried steak, you may want to pass. I just covered it in ketchup and enjoyed the change up. Pro-Tip: Don't even try to come here on game days.

Love this little Crêperie. We make sure we stop every time we're in college Station. There's a…read moregreat variety and they have gluten-free options. Perfect for my family to have multiple options to choose from both sweet and savory. It's always busy, so be prepared for that.

Visited for breakfast this morning and was excited to see they've jumped on the Dubai chocolate…read morehype--and it definitely didn't disappoint. The manager suggested adding strawberries, and that took it to another level. Highly recommend ordering the Dubai chocolate strawberry crêpe if you stop by. It's easily the standout item on the menu.