A new discovery for us, for some reason never knew about this place, even though we'd been to the…read moreother restaurant in town before. Another old time, home cooking type diner, with generous portions, fast friendly service, and small town country ambiance. A must stop if you're tired of the big city/chain type eateries, where the customers are more interested in their phones/laptops, than their dining companions. The Hop Queen got the schnitzel, which was a solid, stick to your ribs choice. The two sides, homemade mashed potatoes, and the squash were almost like déjà vu flavour, back when we were kids. I got the 4 Alarm burger, and it was tasty, spicy and filling. Great onion rings, which I am partial too, were nice and crunchy, held up well (no "bite and pull all the onion out problems"). Good enough, and scenic enough country drive, to make this a destination spot. Check out the daily specials, looks pretty inviting!

We walked in late afternoon. Several young ladies behind the counter. We were not greeted. Took…read morea few minutes for someone to come over with menus. Decent selection of food. Some of the menu can be a little confusing. There are some items that come with two sides that do not mention that. And with the burgers you have to pay for sides separately. We opted for a chips and salsa, meatloaf (with greens and mashed potatoes as sides), a burger (fries cost extra), and chicken strips with broccoli and another side that I forgot. Chips and salsa were bad, but salsa needed a little salt. Greens were not fresh, potatoes were bland--gravy not good. Meatloaf wasnt bad. Burger was just okay. Chicken strips were just okay as well. Looks like they have a beer garden outside and being that it is a German/Texan fusion type spot maybe they do some time of events/entertainment...not sure. Would be interesting though. The food was mediocre and bland and the service not that great. They charge a fee to use card--but also do not give the coin portion of your change--which I kinda feel is another fee just to pay cash. Last I checked they still make nickels, dimes, and quarters. This spot is a little out of the way so I don't think that we would return.

This medium sized restaurant has just about everything you'd want served all day long. Breakfast,…read morelunch, and dinner? They serve it all day long. It's a cute nostalgic space with old-timey instruments displayed in the corners and has a really unique feel. The wait staff is friendly and funny and very knowledgeable about the menu. Personally, I've had the big thick burger and the pulled pork sandwich. Both are delicious. Others have had the chicken fried steak, the lasagna, and everyone I've gone there with loved it. Great comfort food and delicious pie for dessert. Try it, you'll like it!

TLDR: Restaurant in an old high school band hall that delivers on nostalgic vibes but falls short…read moreon food. The fried green tomatoes are great here but for me, almost everything else was a disappointment. Not as kid-friendly as you'd expect. It pains me to leave such a low rating (and I rarely do) but this was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences I've had in a while. And it didn't have to be that way so hopefully my review can grab someone's attention. This place has so much potential because it's in such a cool location -- the band hall of an old high school (fun decor and cool nostalgic vibes). I had really high hopes for this restaurant but it let me down. Here's what went wrong. THE FOOD: First and foremost, the food was disappointing... except for their vegetable appetizers. The fried green tomatoes were fantastic. Nailed it in terms of texture and flavor. My husband and I were both surprised by how good they were. Their Brussels sprouts appetizer was really good as well. After that, it was all downhill. I had the Mom's Meatloaf with two sides: Cowboy Caviar and green beans. The meatloaf wasn't bad but it wasn't exactly a loaf -- it was like meatballs connected together? I didn't taste the bacon in the tomato sauce and the portion felt tiny -- same size as the sides. The sides were a real letdown. The green beans tasted like they came straight from a Jolly Green Giant can. The Cowboy Caviar (which I usually love) was so bland. It was like they just poured beans and corn and pepper and onion in and that's it. I didn't taste any seasoning. Cowboy Caviar needs to have that zing (many simple recipes use Italian salad dressing). Moving onto my husband's dish which was probably the worst part. His tomato soup tasted like marinara sauce but we were hoping the filet mignon would deliver. It was simply not good. It wasn't as tender as filet mignon needs to be -- it was chewy. It did seem to be cooked as requested (medium rare) but it didn't taste good and seemed flavorless -- almost as if the meat was poor quality. Now, I know that filet mignon is a much more mild tasting cut and less flavorful than a ribeye for instance, but still, something felt very off with this steak. Neither of us enjoyed it and that's a bummer (especially at that price point). KIDS: Usually restaurants like this one are more kid-friendly so I was a bit surprised. Our kids are 3.5YO and 2YO. They brought a booster for my youngest. It had no straps at all (which I'm not even complaining about because those straps are broken at literally every restaurant). We were in a booth so it worked okay mostly. What I'm unhappy about is the lack of coloring options and kids menus. We were not brought any crayons and coloring paper upon seating so we inquired. The waitress said she'd look and ended up coming back with crayons and some paper placemats to doodle on? I respect the ingenuity but I was confused. They have crayons on hand but they don't offer them to the kids? What's the deal with that? They didn't have a kids menu printed anywhere and the waitress just told us the offerings out loud. So is there an official kids menu or not? I'd like to be able to see the prices as well. Also a bit perplexing. We went ahead and ordered one grilled cheese for the kids to share and I'm glad because it was big but also not very good. The bread was too dense so it was more of a bread sandwich. My kids weren't that into it. Almost forgot -- the fries that came with the grilled cheese were actually very good (got to give credit where it's due). TIME: Our food took forever. It wasn't a fun wait -- the kids were getting super restless. The waitress stopped by a couple times to tell us that "our food is just around the corner." Even though it ended up being untrue -- I appreciate her checking in.

Great chz burger. Again, Yelpers have delivered…read more Out running the roads and passing thru Cameron, Tx and Yelped hamburgers and Tex Miller popped up. When I pulled up, I wasn't sure. Very small place with a lot of cars. No way that many people could be inside and the wait must be forever. I was wrong. Menu is posted outside so figure what you want first. Went with my go-to, single chz burger, no tomatoes and mayo. I go in and on one side are a whole row of old school, all in one school desks. The kind if you are left handed, you were in a bind. Order my burger to go, and they handed me my food before I could sit down. Super fast. Sat down in my truck and dug it. It was so good. Just the way I like it. A little greasy where all the flavors mix together. If you ever find yourself passing thru, you gotta grab one.

oh my gosh! This palace is awesome... definitely a true find! We stumbled upon it for lunch…read moretoday. Great burgers... fresh taste, nice size... Just like at home! Nice owner and staff... we definitely be back!

Great price and food. The service was nice as well. I did like the space I had in the booth, but…read morethe table moved back and forth. I ordered the Gold Pan Breakfast. So it is actually cheesy hashbrowns covered with you choice of meat and I chose ham. So there was about a quarter cup of chopped fried ham on top. Then I got 2 eggs over medium on top of it all. I also had a cup of drip coffee which tasted well too. Thank you Gold Burger Diner!

Popped in to meet my grown children for my birthday lunch on Saturday!…read more I love the decor, take your phone to the bathroom lol there are recipes on the wall! We had a few things to share and try, absolutely get a milkshake! We tried all three, for me Strawberry is number one. Chocolate number two and vanilla bringing it home. The diner dog with Texas chili and cheese was superb, the gold stands burger was phenomenal, and the fried chicken sandwich was Nicky portioned and full of flavor! We shared a large fries and got a table pancake and get a side of gold sauce for the fries! We were sat quick and had great service, I am already planning a dinner visit to see what that chicken fried steak is all about!

First time visit. Eating late Saturday afternoon so in between crowded times. I ordered the Chopped…read moreSteak with mashed potatoes, brown gravy, and carrots with Fried Green Tomato appetizer. Fried Green Tomatoes were huge (in a good way) pieces. Fresh, hot and hand battered. Generous serving. Chopped steak was good. Mashed potatoes had the little chunks the way I like. Nice small town diner ambience. Service was good. We just enjoyed everything. Also got a Pecan Cobbler that was really good, but ate it too fast to take a picture. Definitely will return when we are in the area.

I think Chicken Fried Steak is one of the best defining dishes of Southern cuisine. I think Chicken…read moreFried Steak is an item that has kept the people of the Southern United States together regardless of interests, jobs, intelligence, and opinions. It is a unifying meal of blue-collared and white-collared people alike. It is a food that unifies the vast cultures of the south. There is no debate when there is a Chicken Fried Steak. Soul food and southern food are so severely important to people who were raised in the south because the overall feeling of those cuisines is that it feels like their Grandma is cooking dinner. Now if you look at my Yelp profile picture for a fraction of a second and maybe stereotype a little, you can accurately assume that my Grandma's cooking would fit in the latter and you would maybe wonder if my grandmother knows what seasoning is. If you have had her chili, you would say no. The famous Texan Cafe & Pie Shop in Hutto is a classic Southern diner that is always a perfect pick-me-up meal and is a truest staple of the area. When I first visited Hutto before moving I looked for places to try, and the abundant and sheer quantity of reviews for Texan Cafe made it clear that I had to try it. That was just over a year ago, and I still remember parking my car in the lot across the street and walking into the cozy diner with wood chairs and booths, red tablecloths, and so much decor on the walls it might be a museum, and I felt right about moving to Hutto. I was seated immediately and almost instantly ordered the Chicken Fried Steak smothered with white gravy, of course, with sides of Fried Okra and Mashed Potatoes. It was not long before the beautiful plate hit my table, and I destroyed everything on that plate. When I thought it was over, I was handed the dessert menu that was two full rows worth of pie and other options. I was mesmerized by the length of it and was overwhelmed by the options. I texted my parents to tell them and suddenly I was going back to San Antonio with slices on slices worth of pie for them to have. When my parents came up to help move me in, they wanted to go to the Texan. They were impressed with how great the meal was alongside the pies. Pies that they bought extra of to take back with them to San Antonio. When I started my job, the first meal they took us new hires to was the Texan. I tried their Blue Plate Special and found out that Chicken Fried Pork Chops exist and fell in love with that. When my brother came and visited meeting my parents and me in Hutto, we went to the Texan. We enjoyed their appetizers and everyone had to have a slice of pie. Options for everyone. When a friend came and visited, she took a solo trip to the Texan while I was at work then told me she took the best nap of her life after. My buddy and I decided to go randomly one day after work to try their Hot Pie with Brandy Sauce. That thing is a tank and is worth a visit to try alone. What a sweet creation. When my girlfriend visited me in Hutto, I took her to the Texan and she will randomly text me about how much she misses the pie. I try to get her a slice every time she comes and visits. It is her favorite thing. It is clear to see why it is a favorite to so many because everyone I have taken to the Texan has left a fan wanting to come back. I brought my grandparents home a full Blueberry pie from the Texan Cafe which my grandma told me "was the best I have even since I was a little girl. Not too sweet with a great crust. Just right. A blueberry pie is my favorite." I know this review is less of a review and more of a collection of vignettes of many stories built inside the walls of the Texan Cafe, but that is what is so beautiful about southern hospitality and southern diners. That is why there is so much decor about the extensive history of Texan Cafe and the culture of Hutto on the walls. I went back this afternoon for the first time in a short while, but I find myself continuously impressed by the quality of the food, the efficiency as a whole, and just how welcoming everyone is inside. Their pies are just truly next level. Today, I went for the Chicken Fried Pork Chop Blue Plate Special which is truly heaven sent, potato salad, fried okra, and a slice of their cherry pie. It is a meal you feel blessed to eat and a restaurant you love supporting because of it. Every pie I have had at the Texan is better than any other pie I have eaten. They could be a full time bakery and still be the monument of Hutto. It just happens they have food that warms your heart too. RIYL: Grandma's cooking if it was not dry

We ordered a kids chicken nugget meal and waited an hour and a half for my son's food. We ended up…read moreordering food from another food truck after waiting 30 min. Our son had eaten the food from the other food truck before the chicken nuggets were done. You can also tell they were frozen chicken nuggets and fries which was even more frustrating after a long wait. They weren't very busy either so I'm not sure why it took so long. We talked with another lady that told us she had waited an hour for her fried ribs. So it wasn't just us.

Go here. But not late at night!…read more Visiting Austin and arrived after 10:00 pm starving and NOT wanting status quo fast food. Yelped stuff nearby my hotel and placed Grub Hub order for a food truck open til 2:00 AM. Ordered egg rolls, chicken strips and a burger with hashbrowns on it. It was sketchy AF pulling into the dark lot with no lights and we suspected Maps had just led us to a horror movie death (the kind where the dumb girl drives somewhere unfamiliar yet bounces out of her car in the dark asking "hello? Is anyone out there?" As rusty windmill blades creak in the wind) Being late at night and completely dark, my adult son didn't want me walking up alone, but the guy in the truck popped his head out and had my order ready. We were only a few minutes away so booked it back to hotel to open our food. The burger w/hashbrowns had the BEST bun (tasted sorta like a giant hawaiian roll)and the deep fried veggie egg rolls were delicious. Crinkle fries were mediocre but the chicken strips were solid deliciousness. I'd love to visit in the day!

Bacon Cheeseburger was well seasoned bacon was crispy and the parm fries were delicious.read more

Ordered a couple beers , catfish plate, shrimp plate , and redfish plate…read more We will start with the good the beer taste like beer Now onto the bad: Under cooked and over seasoned fries, not just one plate but all 3. The batter is a flour corn meal mix with enough flour to make you tell the difference. The quality of fish: all 3 plates shrimp, redfish and catfish all lack flavor other than what they were packaged and frozen with. And the ratatouille cooked in canned sauce and blackened beyond belief (burnt). In summary I spent just at 60$not including me and my wife's drinks And 15$ on 2 beers and a shot Bar wasn't bad by any means, but to refer to this as a bar and grill is unfair to chilis even apple bees. And yes I mean it a MICROWAVE could have done better!!!

What a super cute spot that I had no clue existed in DT GT. After lunch we wanted a cocktail in the…read morearea and google directed me here. I mentally toggled back and forth as I thought I've visited most spots in the area, so surely I've been here and just didn't remember- wrong. It's tucked in a corner of a side street so if you aren't aware that it exists, it's very easy to miss. It was adorable from the outside in. Plenty of tables and TVs prior to entering but it was a million degrees and no one was sitting outside. Once you enter, It's self seating with more TVs and a QR code menu. Definitely kid friendly as there were many there with parents either playing arcade games or watching sports. We were there solely for drinks and decided to grab one of the available board games-of course I won I'll definitely be back and am glad that I've found such a cute spot when in DT GT.

The wait, ha what wait it was great. Sat outside with my pup had a couple of beers and read a book…read more It was nice to relax on their cushioned bench seat.