I've seen this place on Shepherd and truthfully it didn't look like much except for all the cars parked there and along the shoulder of Shepherd. Curiosity got the better of me and I finally went in. I'm glad I did. This is not a fancy place. It's like a time trip back 50 years. Packed with people who've been evidently coming here for years. Yes, it's kinda loud. But I didn't see any untrained kids. The food was great! I love this place! read more

Friends kept mentioning coming here so figured it was about time. The biscuit was so light and fluffy. The hash browns I would ask for extra crispy next time. The bacon was a bit salty for me. But all together it was pretty good. I would like to go back for lunch next after seeing it had a Greek flag too on my coffee cup. The waitress was to the point. She was polite. Didn't catch everything we asked for but honestly still better than half service I get nowadays. Honestly good little diner with fairly fast service. Quick and to the point. No need to over complicate any of it with any frills. read more

Simos Diner - Breakfast menu 2/26 - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great secret spot! Don't tell a soul! Too good to be true. Service was prompt & we had an enjoyable experience & had left-overs! read more

Simos Diner - Lovely lil classic diner. - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent home style cooking and good breakfast Reasonable prices. Owner on premises

This place seems good for traditional breakfast. It's not for the health conscious. They don't sub or offer grilled chicken with breakfast items. Steak and eggs are $16.49. You get what you pay for. Expect half to be fat and gristle. Service was good though! I worked on it and got some smiles from my waitress. Nobody else speaks or smiles. If you're looking to spruce up your day, you'd better bring along a friend. The ambiance is that of a traditional diner. It's in the middle for me because of the service that I got.. read more

First time there and didn't know it was steam food line. Waitress was rude and food was tasteless and warm.

Had "traditional " breakfast. Eggs were cooked exactly as ordered and everything else was prepared as expected. The portions were more than enough and the price is comparable to other restaurants serving the same type menu. The service (our server was Melissa) was excellent. She checked numerous times to ensure our coffee cups were full as well as the quality of our meal. Definitely will be returning! read more

A friend recommended this diner. You can order from the menu or go through the steam table which I did. I had the fish which comes with three veggies. The serving was generous so I had leftovers for a second meal. The fish filet was good and so were the cabbage, carrots and broccoli. A roll was brought to my table. The service was friendly. I sat in a comfortable booth. Some folks were dining at the diners's bar. There's plenty of parking. read more

Simos Diner - Fish with veggies from the buffet line - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

ATTN: BREAKFAST LOVERS I wanted a home cooked breakfast and was tired of the usual breakfast eateries. I came here on an empty stomach and glad I did because the serving are pretty large. Our waitress was very sweet and provided exceptional service. The restaurant has a old school diner feel with seating right in front of the kitchen. You can choose between a booth or a table. The food was fresh to order and the bacon is like no other! Try the biscuits and gravy they are so fluffy and delicious. I had my eggs over easy, but you can cook your eggs to your preference. Try the tasty pancakes with strawberry jam and syrup you will not disappointed. I will be back to try their French toast! read more

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Eggs were OK, kinda bland. Bacon smelled funny and tasted nasty. Hash browns were just OK. Biscuit was nice. Only got one refill on coffee.

I hadn't been to Simo's in years before this morning. I'm so glad I went. That was the best breakfast I've had in a long time and the price was equally good. Our waitress reminded me of Flo on Mel's Diner. That's a compliment. if you haven't been in a while or if you've never been, it's worth the trip. read more

Awesome food for the price, friendly staff, nice cozy place. The coffee is good! Parking lot and restrooms are a little small but otherwise a great experience! read more

Great little spot with consistently good breakfast! Simos special always hits the spot. (ask for the hashbrowns extra crispy) read more

Simos Diner - Updated menu 09/04/2024 - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service is always Amazing and the Food is excellent!!! I met with the owner and He is so friendly just the customer service alone will make you come back . I love this place!! read more

I just started a job down the street so I ordered a breakfast sandwich to go... It was so good..I got a BLT and added an egg and sausage patty.... I can't wait for the weekend and go eat inside !!! read more

Great environment, the servers are nice, and the food is consistent. Seasoning wasn't all the way there in certain aspects but I'd recommend if you love a good old school diner feel. read more

A very unassuming diner on heavily trafficked N Shepherd Drive. There was a time when there were numerous places like this located all along Shepherd Drive. To my knowledge Simos might be the last one of its kind. I decided to check it out after seeing they offered a Gyro sandwich basket. So I had already made my decision before I walked in. I walked into the diner with its high ceilings and dark wood trim. It had a welcoming atmosphere and people were lined up to order from the day's specials offered at the steam table. I had to walk over and take a look. Everything looked so tempting. The turkey and dressing just about snagged me. But I was craving a gyro. Gyros are hard to come by north of 610N. So I took a seat at the counter and placed my order. A few minutes later I had a platter of thick cut golden fries and a gyro sandwich stuffed to brim with succulent sliced green gyro meat topped off with diced tomatoes and onions and homemade tzatziki sauce all wrapped up tightly in red and white checkered paper. I went for a golden fry. It was better than good. Crispy outer skin and flavorful tender insides. Next I surveyed my gyro. I'm pretty sure that this was the largest gyro I've ever seen. I removed the paper and lifted this Greek taco to take a bite. I struggled with lining up the gyro to mouth and then to open up my mouth enough to take a good bite. A large bite was impossible and I had to settle for what seemed like a small bite. But the small bite filled my mouth and normally would have been a large bite from a regular gyro. The meat was juicy and savory. The oregano and other spices tasted like homemade. I could have made two servings with what I was served. I stopped at about 3/4's and stopped. I still had plenty of fries and decided I would take the rest home with me for a snack later. I would rate the gyro with fries good. Above average and very satisfying. I can't wait to go back and try out the specials on the steam table. Oh and also the breakfast offerings. Nice job Simos'! read more

Simos Diner - Gyro Sandwich with golden fries. - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love this place! Come with an empty stomach, portions are huge. Prices are very, very reasonable. Super nice staff. Family owned.

Excellent service and delicious breakfast! The ham was huge! And the French toast was delicious! Very clean and bathrooms were clean read more

Simos Diner - My dad enjoyed his meal - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food is outstanding but the service is the worst! Very slow in getting your drinks. Forget to get items you asked for. Giving one completely untrue information. Some of the wait staff are very rude! Been there 3 times and the service was the same every time. read more

Simo's diner gives you a no nonsense Northeast 70's diner experience and happily advertise their food is meant for working folks. Pretty darn good for retirees too. Great prices and hearty plates of no frills comfort food. You won't find any wayward parsley here as food is for eating not for looking pretty (come to think of it, no one plates with parsley any more but you get my drift). A side of bacon gets you FIVE slices. A biscuit and gravy side offers an option of one or two biscuits but trust me when I say one is enough. And that sausage gravy is full of savory pellets of sausage and bursting with flavor. No fancy, clever names or complicated dishes, just quality essentials and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where the staff gets to know your name. read more

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I got breakfast ordered here during the pandemic and it was delicious!! I was about to easily call to place my order and it was done within 10 mins. I drove over, paid, came home to the most delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, and grits. It hit the spot! I'll be trying their lunch specials which I posted a picture of. Loved it! read more

Simos Diner - Lunch specials - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time eating from here. Placed an order to go by phone and the lady that took our order was patient and helpful. When we picked up order it was fast and young lady that was busy but still managed to greet us and help us. Order 4 French toast combo it includes a meat of your choice and eggs, we chose sausage patties and 2 with over medium sunny side egg, one scrambled and one white scrambled eggs. Good portion sides and condiments. The ambiance looks friendly and family oriented. We plan to go back and eat there with the family in the future. read more

Simos Diner - French toasts combo - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

DO NOT EAT HERE -- unless you are REALLY hungry and want a delicious breakfast. DO NOT EAT HERE -- unless you enjoy being served by efficient and friendly staff. DO NOT EAT HERE -- unless you're ready to walk away (well, maybe waddle out) full and content. I HAVE WARNED YOU!!! (Now for the fine print: my first time here but, God willing, certainly not my last time. The place was full but it is sort of like visiting your favorite aunt and uncle -- there's always room for one more. The bacon and sausage along with the hash browns and eggs is enough for two hefty guys like me. Oh, the pancakes and coffee are filling as well. My cardiologist will probably NOT approve, but my stomach does!) read more

More like welp than yelp! Ordered pork chop breakfast to go....very sweet cashier. Ran home to dig in and in about the 4th bite I saw a long dark thin hair in my hash browns. I wasn't expecting a 5 star diner but come on! The order was about 14-15 dollars. Staff needs to wear hair nets. I'm mortified and will be taking my self to Waffle House next time I want diner food. read more

Simos Diner - Found Hair in Hash....This is not my hair texture - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this place. The food is delicious. The owners and waitstaff are so friendly here. They make you feel like family. Can't wait to have breakfast there soon again! read more

Food, Service and Ambiance is excellent!! Food is always fresh and prepared excellent. There are plenty of choices to choose from. The staff is friendly and served excellent. read more

Breakfast is excellent Great choices at great prices Not open Sundays Close at 4:00 PM Buffet for lunch daily specials fresh ingredients read more

Excellent American Cafe for Breakfast & lunch. Tried their Greek salad & broiled fish. Found it to be a good choice. Great staff & service. Thanks. read more

service was extremely slow, waitress told us she was only taking our order because her boss told her to. customer service is extremely poor. It took 20 minutes to take our order and even longer to get the food. not a very welcoming place. read more

The food is always so good. And at a very reasonable price. Service is good. Staff is very friendly. I'm a big milk drinker and they have some of the coldest milk. read more

Simos Diner - Sausage Pattie's, fluffy scrambled eggs and French toast. Only $8.99 - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wanted chicken fried steak and found this place. The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly I love when it's more meat than dough. The gravy was a little blan and running but the waitress did say it was the last of it. Anyways for a little salt and pepper and just like that it was good to eat with my chicken fried steak lol. Now them green beans were the best!!! And my husband loves his juicy burger. Our waitress was very nice so I give service 5 stars. Wish I could give this place that extra star but due to the gravy I can't lie sorry but I will be back to try the breakfast. read more

Simos Diner - Chicken Fried Steak green beans mashed potatoes. Cheese Hamburger Deluxe w/fries - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas

My daughter and I love this place. It's old school to the max. Waitresses and staff are very friendly and make you feel at home. They have the best sausage gravy and wonderful biscuits. I also love their pork chops. My daughter is a fan of their pancakes and she is a real pancake aficionado. Try it! read more

The food is great and the servings were large which was another plus. Great service too

Simos Diner is a great place to start your day. The food is excellent and the workers really make you feel like family. Even with Covid going on, the place is always bustling. I love the breakfast combo here! It comes with eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, and hash browns. Its a really hearty meal at an affordable price. The cooks do a great job. When I am in need of a great breakfast, I will be sure to make a visit to Simos Diner! I can't wait to be back. read more

I'm super impressed! I've been wanting Chicken and Dumplings, so I ordered the Wednesday special to go. It came in a quart size container, and there was enough to save half for lunch tomorrow! There was big chunks of chicken and great flavor. It's a cute little diner with a cafeteria like station. I'll be back! The staff was friendly and welcoming. read more

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My husband and I love coming here for breakfast on Saturday's and we grab lunch to go every now and then. Today we had Gyro's and they were great! They are a family run business and they treat you like family when you go here. ******* read more

A perfect straightforward no frills diner. We came here for breakfast one morning. The service is wonderful, the food is solid, and the prices are great. This is a neighborhood gem that I'm happy we stopped into try. We will be back! read more

lunch starts at 11am Yes the most healthy choices are ready on a long long steam table salad bar has everything you want waitresses are the best and owners on premises daily read more

It seems all of the entrees on the line come with (3) sides. The sides can be cold (peaches, coleslaw, macaroni salad, side salad, etc...) or hot (green beans, rice, mashed potatoes, etc...). The portions are good. I chose the Chicken Fried Steak (fresh from the back) with Mac and cheese, macaroni salad and boiled cabbage. The coleslaw and side salad looked fresh. The staff passes a basket of complimentary bread rolls once you sit down. The CFS had a good crispy exterior and seasoned interior. It met my expectations in terms of crispiness and flavor. The white gravy had a more buttery flavor than I expected, but it tasted fine. The mac and cheese had very soft macaroni and a more pepper-flavored cheese sauce than other places. The macaroni salad (chicken, carrot and corn) was refreshing and had a light coating of the sauce. The boiled cabbage was tender. The bread roll was soft and had a white bread taste. It comes with Smart Balance spread. The interior is brightly lit and comfortable. There are booths and tables to sit at. The restroom appears and smells old-fashioned. The parking lot is busy in the morning and at lunch. I hadn't eaten here in years and thought the experience had improved. read more

Simos Diner - Chicken Fried Steak (3 sides included) with complimentary bread - Diners Near Me - Houston, Texas