Love the service, our waiter angel was literally the best waiter I could've ever had! Literally any…read moreissue that I had he was right to the rescue! Coffee was amazing. Food was amazing. The place was really clean. Restroom were clean as well. Definitely recommend this place for brunch, dinner, or literally anytime of the day ! Thanks to the manager Daniela (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) she made sure everything was perfect and everything was!

Dot holds a bit of a nostalgic throwback to the diners of the 50's & 60's…read more With plenty of parking located behind the building arrived at about 10AM and place was buzzing. Thankfully, Mark was there and initially was told a 35 minute wait but seemed intent by quicker. Ambiance: 4/5 It was breakfast time so of course it was a busy time. For my visit, it was crowded but not to where you couldn't hear your table. Dress is casual, good for friends, solo, or pit stop. Service: 5/5 Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. Since it was our first visit there, she gave us some background that it was a Pappa's owned restaurant and food is made from scratch. Food: 3/5 They offer mimosas and I was tempted to order, but was driving and it was 9AM so forewent that option. There are food options for every tastebud. Mark ordered the fried cheese sticks, they were one of the items that I found worthwhile to return for. I opted for the Waffle feast. It included a waffle, that I added pecans on top to, two strips of bacon, eggs your way and hash browns. To say that I needed to add salt and pepper to the eggs and hash browns because they tasted bland and flavorless was unfortunate. It also was served at room temperature, because it was made from scratch, would think it be warmer to hot. The waffle was savory and had good mix and topped with the pecans made it even better. If you're on this side of town and want a change up from the "other breakfast diners" DOT would be where I stop. Fast, friendly service. Depending the food you get, it gets the job done for some sustenance to hold you over when you're not sure when your next meal is because you'll be in Galveston for 7 hours riding a float in the Mardi Gras parade.

Although we've been here several times and enjoy our meals- this occasion was the worst…read more Service is excellent and prices/food quality was good- but the atmosphere was bad- very noisy on a Saturday morning at 7:45. The good 'ol' boys gathered for a kaffeeklatsch and were so loud that it was hard to speak to my husband. One guy was throwing condiments across the restaurant - If you come here there is a quieter side that may be a better choice.

Great service, casual ambiance and great food. It's the first time here for me and 2 other friends…read moreand everything was awesome. Our waitresses took great care of us and kept the coffee coming. I Loved the coffee. I tried the chorizo omelet and it was delicious and the portions are huge. My friend ordered the sandwich and it looked great. The pancakes look like frisbees. I appreciated the owner checking on us and the waitresses too. We took our time and sat there for several hours without being harassed. They never rushed us, another plus. I definitely recommend and will come back soon.

We attended wreath laying day at the Veterans Cemetary and were starved for something tasty. I did…read morea quick Google search along our route and saw Nate's Diner pop up. I'll admit that when we got there, it doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside is a different feel. We were greeted and told we could sit where we like. We picked a table and a menu was promptly brought over with a warm welcome. I ordered the strawberry lemonade and the taco salad with beef. All very good! If you're in the area, give this place a try!

My never ending quest for the perfect hashbrowns lead me to Nate's, which was further motivated…read moreafter realizing it was on my list for years. What I eventually found both surprised and delighted me, and Nate's gets a thumbs up overall. Pictures are deceiving as I thought the place would be larger but it's a tight fit for bigger groups. There are only a handful of tables but plenty of character. It's also a bit grimey, unsightly and even a tinge dodgey, which may be a deal breaker for others but is an immediate appeal to me. Two things immediately standout when it comes to the food: the portions and the prices are outstanding. The offerings are as no frills as the rest of the establishment. The other surprise was how much influence there was from Mexican cuisine. Hash browns were the goal, but chorizo and chilaquiles were the bonus. Another surprise? The hash browns weren't as crispy as I would have wanted. It's entirely plausible that I came on an off day, which happens. However everything else was on point as my chorizo skillet was absolutely dynamite, pancakes were fluffy and indulgent, breakfast tacos were outstanding, and my eggs were perfectly softly scrambled. Even the bacon and sausage patties were delicious, which is a tall order considering it's not likely made in house. Lastly, as someone who drinks cold water like it's a hobby (#1), I'm especially grateful for the massive 32 oz cup of water, which is perfect for someone who drinks like a camel. The staff is not the quickest but they are friendly. Spanish may go further with most and they're not the quickest when it comes to greeting folks or cleaning tables. The food is the star and consider paying in cash. ____________ (#1) I'm thirsty.

I was staying at a hotel nearby for an early flight the next morning. On the way to the hotel I…read moresaw the sign "Hot Biscuit" and since biscuits are one of my favorite foods, I decided to walk over and have dinner there. I wanted to start with one biscuit, but the biscuits come in pairs. The waitress said I could order just one anyway, but the order ended up being two. I meant to save the second one for breakfast, but that was not to be. It did not survive long enough to make it out the door. My actual meal was a bacon swiss and mushroom burger, which was excellent. Between the biscuits and the burger, I am forced to acknowledge that it was entirely too much food. Sadly, that did not prevent me from eating all of it anyway. Delicious! The restaurant, which is a diner with very basic decor, is on an approach road to IAH, and is open 24/7. When I arrived in the evening, the place was empty. By the time I left, there were a whole bunch of customers. I noticed in other reviews that people were saying they did not receive checks for their meal and felt they were over-charged at the register. I did not receive a check either, but the amount I was charged at the register seemed accurate -- and I was paying attention because I had read the other reviews first.

The breakfast and service from servers were pretty good here, I'd love to try more of the menu…read more What I saw by management/ownership will have me never returning here. I was catching up with my sister, we were there about 5 hours and the restaurant was empty. A mature-aged Asian woman came in, spotted the restroom door, and proceeded to it. The manager/owner (older man with balding hair) RAPIDLY went from the other side of the restaurant to intercept the woman right at the restroom entrance. He asked her what she needed, she told him to use the restroom, he then asked if she needed a table. When she replied "no", he stated that restrooms are for paying customers only. She was embarrassed, froze, said "Okay", and walked towards the exit. The guy saw my sister and I watching this unfold with screwfaces, so he tells the woman at the exit "Well go ahead and use it, you're already in here, I guess". While she was in the restroom he made a sign about their restroom stance and was taping it to the front door as the woman was exiting the building. We left immediately also. A business has the right to have such a ridiculous regulation, but this woman was dressed clean and came from a Lexus SUV. She wasn't homeless or some street prostitute that might be reckless in a public restroom. The idiot guy was petty, rude, inconsiderate, cold, and careless. I refuse to spend money at an establishment run by such a person.

Came here after going with my sister to get her wedding dress altered, and this place was in the…read morearea. I saw some good reviews so thought we'd try it out. First impression: it's a cute restaurant, perfect for a casual brunch or lunch. The aesthetic is clean and modern, also a little rustic. Service: Service was good! Food came out fast and can't complain! Food: After much deliberation, I chose the Raspberry Beret (chicken sandwich). I tend to like sweeter foods, so this was right on the dot for me. ! I really liked how the chicken was moist and how the flavors all came together after every bite. My mom got the banh mi, which she liked! I will definitely be recommending this place!

Second time visiting. 2nd time happy happy happy!…read more Came for weekend brunch twice. The quiche has been exquisite both times. The potatoes are delish. The breakfast Sando is quite tasty, the omelette is very good too, we also had pancakes for the table and also very good! The service is stellar, fast, efficient, accurate. Water cup was never empty. Ambiance is chill and relaxed, a great neighborhood spot, recommend.

Friendly staff and Ms Dee is who we always come back to serve us everytime we do stop by this…read moreestablishment. Service and food is always good. Thank you

Decent but not as good as I expected. I think initially I was disappointed with the greeting. She…read moretook us to a booth with the cleaning cart directly adjacent. We asked if we could kindly be seated in another booth to be told the open ones were 'closed' (no clue why it didn't exactly seem like they were in their own section). The next booth she offered us was drowning with the sun. Luckily, all we had to do is look at her, and she immediately offered us a normal booth, not next to a stinky dish bin and in a shaded spot. We all ordered something different off the menu. The food was good but the service just seemed very dismissive and not exactly friendly. I would definitely come back and try it again. I'm a strong believer that may be somebody was having a bad day. And I would definitely come back and just buy a pie and take it home because they looked delicious. Sadly, we didn't get the chance to try any of the dessert pies.

Options are limited for breakfast near my work, so I opted for Frank's…read more I have ordered from them in the past and it has been ok. I tried the fish this time and will say the coating was ok, however, it slipped off. I asked for fried hard. I felt the food today was bland and lacked any flavor. I ended up not finishing and just disposed of it. I ordered via door dash so I am unsure of the ambiance.

Another stop for breakfast, another great meal. I took my son for breakfast and Franks was top of…read moremy list. I went with the Shrimp n Grits - a bit different for breakfast, but it's on the menu. And I love shrimp n grits. I got a large bowl loaded with grits and shrimps and bacon and cheese and onions. I had them cut the mushrooms as they ain't my thing. This dish was D-lish. Very good. It was a lot and I had some good leftovers I finished off at lunch. As for the boy, he went with French toast, ham steak and scrambled eggs w/ a sided of a biscuit n gravy. He made quick work of those plates. Can't wait until next time there - I think I'm gonna try a breakfast burrito. Olé. Later.

What a cozy spot in midtown with plenty of outdoor seating. Everything on the menu grabbed my…read moreattention. I went with the shrimp & grits and was heavenly pleased. The grits were cooked to perfection and so were the shrimps. The chives and bacon crumbles were a nice finishing touch. The staff were accommodating and attentive. There are stairs leading into the facility.

Used to be a long standing favorite. Would enjoy the different sandwiches, especially the fish when…read morethey had them, burgers, and definitely the breakfast. That was until they started charging 4% for a credit card surcharge (you know, passing on their merchant fees to you) without saying anything about it, and THEN...calculating the tip on top of the surcharge and tax. That is just asinine. Have been coming here for over a decade. Not anymore.

This place is in a somewhat empty shopping center, and I am saddened that more people weren't at…read morethis place on a Saturday night. They had live music on, and from the looks of it if you want to be a part of the show you can as they also have karaoke it looks like. The gentleman that greeted us was so nice and made us feel so welcomed! It wasn't one of those "oh I have to be nice to these guests because I'm getting paid" type people, you could really tell his niceness was genuine. I felt like I was at a fine dining restaurant. Our server was also very nice, and super helpful as I asked for a wine suggestion and she hit the nail with her suggestion. She brought a small sample for me to try before serving it. The food itself was delicious! We got the onion rings appetizer, and you could tell they were made to order. They were super fresh and also crispy. The chicken parmigiana was good, and they were not stingy with their portions at all. The picture I took doesn't do the dish justice. I will definitely go back to this place, as their food, service and overall experience is a great one when you dine in.

OK, so this turned out to be a surprisingly good meal and much better than we had expected. We…read moredrove into the mostly defunct strip mall, found the restaurant down on the corner, walked in and sat down and then perused the menu in depth. We shared a bowl of the potato soup where we had no expectations and I thought it tasted pretty decent. But the real test was the entrees. Mr. Picky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp while I opted for Veal Parmigiana, and we each stole a bite from the other's plate. We reached consensus immediately that both dishes were well-seasoned and quite delicious, meaning we would return for more good food in the future. Seriously, we hadn't expected much when walking in and looking around, but were pleasantly surprised at the kitchen's efforts. We finished lunch with an order of homemade bread pudding and tiramisu, the latter of which in 2012 won a chamber of commerce epicurean competition 1st place ribbon. I wasn't there to judge that competition and have had better, but sincerely appreciated the moistness of the bread pudding. While the majority of diners were older and a more mature crowd, there's a lot to be said for value, and we thought the menu price was better than reasonable and I think a lot of people will discover this as a value destination, something we all appreciate.

The food is always hot and fresh. The service is always amazing. As a Chicago native this place…read morealways reminds me of home!!!!

Just plain good, fresh home-cooked food. Country style. I got the Monte Christo, which is not seen…read morevery often on any menus and it was delish--no fake deli meat or fake cheese....real slices of ham, turkey, and good quality cheese. Excellent service. Super busy, but they move quickly and I'd say it's worth it....perhaps just avoid Sundays!