Good service, funky ambience, tasty food. Great selection of homemade pies. A Round Top tradition for many years. read more

Ate there twice in consecutive days with my family of seven and everyone loved the food, the service, and the funky decor. I had the Grilled Shrimp BLT both days, the most unusual sandwich I have ever had and certainly one of the best! Highly recommended! Expect a line on weekends unless you arrive at 11 or 11:30. read more

Easily, hands down, the best steak I have had in several years. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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So so good! Just try it, you'll be glad that you did. :). The shrimp blt is amazing. So are the burgers. My husband had a pork chop that he still raves about to this day. read more

Unfortunately I cannot recommend Royers Cafe. There were definitely good points--friendly service, outstanding desserts (mainly what they are known for as their original establishment is their pie shop that is just a few hundred yards away), delicious sides, and a dive bar kind of feel (if you like that). But the main dishes we had just weren't good and were very expensive. I had the Karen's chicken and when I say it was dry and poorly prepared, it is an understatement. It was so dry and tough that I had trouble cutting it even with a steak knife. I had two bites and couldn't eat any more. I don't even know how you can prepare a chicken breast that badly. And it was $22. My friend had a hamburger and I think it was okay but nothing special. I guess Round Top has really leaned into it's status as a high end stop for rich people (we walked through some local stores and everything was high end and very pricey) and so the restaurant prices match. But with high prices come high expectations and Royers did not meet them unfortunately. read more

I was so excited to finally experience Royers this past weekend but it was a huge disappointment. First they were to open at 5:00, and didn't open the doors until 5:08 and a cold front had hit, so we were all standing in line in the cold. When we walked in we stated we just wanted some pies to go; she said "well you really should have gone to our other store to get those". She agreed to help us, but was so rude, and acted like we were a burden to her. She got our pies and basically threw them in a bag and threw the bag on the counter. The pie pieces were in shambles and part of the pies leaking from the containers. I was so disheartened by the way we were treated that I won't give Royers a second chance. The pies were ok, but nothing I can't live without. read more

Perfect lunch spot in the heart of Round Top. All the locals recommend it, so we knew it was a must. Home cooking options with an award winning dessert list. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It does seem to get super busy around the noon time frame so keep that in mind when you plan your visit. read more

Cool "iconic" cafe. An obvious favorite for people from Texas as well as other states. We met a couple from Michigan waiting for our table to open. This week starts the Round Top festival for antique shoppers from all over the world. The ambiance is a crowded space of wall to wall tables, but comfortable at the same time. Service was efficient and friendly. The menu is interesting and somewhat limiting in choices for lunch although you can order off of the dinner menu. They are known for their shrimp and grits which is what my wife ordered and it was very good. The only drawback was that the shrimp is served with the tails on which is messy for this dish. I had the fish sandwich which has coke slaw a spicy Cajun sauce and guacamole. I had not heard of this fish before, it is very mild in flavor even with the light batter. For me the fish was too mild for all of the other flavors going on. I think cod would hold up better on this sandwich. The bun is jalapeño buttered and tasty. Pricing is a little on the high side, but it was an experience. read more

The food is great! The service is exceptional! The ambience is unmitigated awesomeness!!

Amazing home cooked food , and they have fried chicken on Sunday!!! Love this quaint tiny restaurant in round top sometimes you have to wait but it is worth it. They have beer, wine, and delicious raspberry tea. read more

This time I ordered Bud's salad. It allowed me to feel good about ordering a salad, while delighting me with what must have been eight ounces of beef tenderloin (perfectly cooked), a couple of slices of bacon and a healthy dose of blue cheese. The service was great. And the place is as ecclectic and dimly lit as ever. It's a happenin' place. They served more people during the lunch rush than the number of people who live in Round Top. read more

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Always a treat, never a dull moment, and absolutely five stars for Royer's Round Top Café! This iconic gem in Round Top, Texas, delivered one of the most satisfying lunches I've had in ages. The gluten-free fried green tomatoes were perfectly crisp and golden -- not easy to pull off without gluten -- and paired with a flavorful house-made pimento cheese that took it over the top. The broccoli salad was refreshingly tangy with just the right amount of crunch, and the grilled pork chop was tender, juicy, and beautifully seasoned. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the quirky, down-home charm of the café made the whole experience feel like a Texas hug. Tip: Arriving a few minutes before the door opens can help eliminate your wait time. Can't wait to come back! read more

My mom and I stopped in to get some desserts to go. The place was cute. They had plenty of pies to choose from. We were excited to pick some and take them home to my stepdad and share them all. We got the lemon blueberry which was everyone's favorite. The apple pie, I feel like the apples needed to be cooked a tad longer and we got the bread pudding. We were so disappointed we didn't check the bag beforehand because the menu said it came with a bourbon sauce and there was no sauce included so the bread pudding was really dry. I think it could've been really good with the sauce. The service was ok, a small wait to order and like I said missing our sauce. I'm sure we would go back. My mom lives in Round Top and I know my step dad wanted to try their cinnamon roll next! read more

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Vivian made our lunch at Royers Cafe in Round Top an absolutely wonderful experience! Her recommendation to try the Nashville shrimp tacos was perfect--they were flavorful with just the right amount of spice. For dessert, Vivian suggested her two favorite pies: the sweet & salty pie and the lemon blueberry pie. Both were incredible--we couldn't get enough! Despite being the only one serving, Vivian was attentive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. She truly made our visit special! read more

Royers Round Top Cafe - Nashville shrimp tacos- savory but not overly spicy!! - Cafes Near Me - Round Top, Texas

Another great meal at Royers. Made it to lunch on Thursday for the pork tender, fried green tomatoes, and cherry pie, not too sweet, with bluebell and my husband had the apple. I have reviewed in the past. Fun food, Angus pasta, pork tender, even the seafood here is thoughtful twist and fun atmosphere. Whatever you do Slow Down in these places, there can be aLOT of people come through during events. This is not fast food and there is limited seating. Go to their FB page and they do offer some choices for seatings during busy times. Thank you guys for another great meal. read more

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This is undoubtedly the best restaurant in Round Top! I have eaten here for years and have never experienced a bad meal. They also have a great cookbook that I highly recommend! read more

If you have been to Round Top, I'm sure everyone has heard about this place. Iconic restaurant. From the moment you wanked into, you feel like you time-traveled. Good vibe, good food, good service. We shared the big table with other guests and we talked, laughed and had a blast. read more

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March 25, 2023 Todd waited on me at the pie bar, he helped me choose my pie. I decided on the sweet & salty - a chocolate caramel fudge cake that tasted like a brownie; so good. Todd went out of his way to accommodate me with a small bag of ice so the pie could last until late evening. The restaurant was full and only taking reservations for the day Support small business read more

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The restaurant is "downtown" street parking and might be a challenge. Nice menu variety though the red lunch menu very hard to read. I ordered buds salad with tenderloin and it should have been called tenderloin with salad it was a bowl of meat. Hubs have a fish sandwich with fries and it was huge he could only eat the fish out of one half. And of course we went for pie and didn't have room so I got a sugar free pecan and took it to go. Our server was on top of her game and the ambience was funky, quaint and seat yourself kind of ... the staff helped you pick. A gem of a joint. read more

Just ate at Royer's last night. Our overall experience was excellent!! Great food, ambiance and service! Gotta have a slice of pie before you leave! Tip: Make a reservation. read more

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5-Star Culinary from a tiny town in Texas. We ordered the signature short rib and mashed potatoes via GOLDBELLY. Best damn short rib (and mashed!) we ever had. Re-Heat instructions were simple and it tasted like it was just made. If you're in Texas it's worth the drive and if not, order online! It arrived in a freezer box! Even came with a delicious home made Pie! read more

In town to celebrate my mother's 68th bday and this small town gem was a hit with our family! Everything was delish! Extra grateful my extreme food allergy nephew could be accommodated! We do travel with his food but always nice when he can eat what we are eating:) We were all stuffed but HAD to try a slice of pie and the warmed lemon blueberry + scoop of blue bell vanilla on the side did not disappoint! read more

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I love my Pork chop and my side dishes are Grits and mash potatoes. Best food in town and Friendly service. Homie and it could be very crowded according to limited seats. Community style seating. Be patience for the wait. read more

~HIGHLY RECOMMEND~ Cutest little place with great food and excellent service. Lots of memorabilia hanging on the walls and ceiling. I had the Bud Burger. It was delicious and the pie... oh my! I don't even like pie, but the sweet and salty is amazing! There's a little pie shop (owned by the sister of the guy who owns the restaurant, from what I understand) and several small art galleries. It's perfect for a fall day and not too far of a drive from Houston. Thank you, Royers! You really have a little gem here! read more

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If you're in Round Top DEFINITELY stop here! You may have to wait, but it's so worth it. The fried chicken dinner that they serve on Sundays is AMAZING! The shrimp BLT is beyond good, the quail is delicious & the pies well you can't go wrong with any of them. Oh and the cinnamon rolls are huge & scrumptious. read more

What an amazing restaurant. NOTE this isn't fast food, and the pies are recognized by The Food Network as a top 5 pie destination. So keep in mind the lines might be a little long and with summer temps well over 100 some customers will get cranky. The service was awesome, the smiles huge ohhh and the tea sweet ! We loved the fried chicken, jalapeño grits and of course the freaking good pie. A super cute town well worth the visit ! read more

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The pie will cost a nickel more with NO ice cream. Get the hot pie WITH ice cream - it is amazing as all the other food and their kind, friendly staff. read more

What a treat! My sister and I stayed at a cottage to visit a couple of weekends ago. In search of lunch the next day, we landed on Royer's. We knew right away we chose well. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the pork tenderloin (seasoned to perfection) Sadly, we were too full to try any of the many pie options. Guess we'll just have to go back! Give them a try, you will not regret it. read more

We always look forward to our visits here. Something is off today. No regular iced tea...only raspberry. Arnold Palmer is made with raspberry tea...no thank you. Didn't ask to warm the pie slices. I forgot to ask...my bad. Cinnamon roll was warmed to the point it melted into the bottom of the paper container...inedible. So disappointing. read more

This restaurant is sooo cute! The food was delicious! The waitress was extremely friendly and she suggested we attend some of the events going on that night. I would definitely make a stop in Round Top just to eat here again read more

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Found this place one our way to Lake Conroe. We just thought it was going to be a little average cafe. Not were we wrong!!! The tomato basil soup and the double dip appetizer were both OUTSTANDING!!!! We got the Nashville sandwich and Tenderloin steak sandwiches!! Both were some of the best sandwiches we have ever eaten!!! Then it was dessert time, and even though we were full, we had to have pie and thankfully we did!!! The sweet and salty pie was just as good as advertised, but the junk berry pie may have been the best pie we've ever had!!! 5 stars for sure, and only because you can't go any higher!!! Definitely recommend! read more

Best little hole in the wall restaurant. Menu is gourmet all the way. Hamburgers are creative and mouthwatering delicious!! Save room for pie ala mode!!!!! read more

My favorite restaurant in all of Texas. Always a great time, great service, and awesome food. Each time I go I feel like a valued guest. I look forward to the trip each time I go. read more

Love the fried chicken on Sunday But 10 mins after we settled our bill the waitress said " I don't mean to be rude but we have lots of other people waiting "I'm sorry miss .i don't mean to be rude but your asking us to leave is rather rude !!! I travel all over the world..lots of restaurants have a crowd waiting....but this is the first time I've been asked to leave !!!!!!!!!! read more

Came to round top for work and stopped here for lunch. It was so good that I had to write a review. I had the fish tacos definitely recommend this place read more

I would drive back an hour and half back from town just to eat at this place again Quaint, little restaurant in a pretty little shopping center. Quiet on the outside, inside is loud and full of country love. Full of memorabilia and heart. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is pricey but very worth it Food was fresh and full of flavor but overpowering. Best sweet tea I've had in awhile!! I'm planning on coming back to Round Top just to eat here again. Looking forward to the steak, chops and frief chicken on Sunday! read more

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The place is small and packed in, but worth the experience and food!! Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese to start and grilled blackened snapper for myself with others in our party having steak, pork chops, and pasta! We had a party of 9! Our waitress Breanne, was so fun and on point with everything! Thank you Royers for an unforgettable evening! read more

Tara and Maya Thank you for going above and beyond. Great customer service #I like pie read more

Was in Round Top for the day and heard that you can't be in Round Top without a stop at Royers Round Top Cafe. Well, I can certainly see why. It was one of the most happening places in town when we were there for lunch. The space is intimate but used well - there are certainly a number of tables, but they fill up quickly and don't be surprised if you're asked to share with another party (we did!). Our server was sweet - gave us time to absorb the menus (you can order from the lunch or dinner menu at lunch time), but didn't completely abandon us. I went for the pimento grilled cheese sandwich with chips (they are just a bag of chips, which made it easy for me to focus on the sandwich and take those for a snack in the car later on). The sandwich is on a delicious homemade bun with homemade pimento cheese and bacon. It isn't the cleanest to eat, but the flavors worked well and I was satisfied with my choice. read more

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Staff is friendly and the food was great! We started off with... the Texas Trash dessert (well... because we can. ) Then we ordered the Cheesy Double Dip appetizer... the blue cheese was amazing! For an entree, we split the Steak Special - a 10oz ribeye steak served over mashed potatoes. We ordered additional sides: the cream corn and the (OH So delicious) jalapeño cheese grits! Finished off with a Bread Pudding and the Pecan Pie! Do yourself a favor and order the pecan pie with a side of Blue Bell! THE BEST pecan pie I've had! Ordered a SIN-NAMON ROLL to-go and a whole Pecan pie to bring home for Thanksgiving! read more

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