Slightly chilly February morning, and 5013 Coffee shop café came to mind! Maybe my appetite took…read morethe wheel? A bit north of Historic Courthouse Square, in a re-purposed vintage TX home, parking behind the building. A ramp from the back lot will help wheelchairs & strollers to the front porch & entrance. The facility & restrooms are ADA compliant. This is counter-serve, but staff will assist customers if needed. This older home retains retro pieces of furniture, fixed up like new, with beauty marks of time retained. The lobby has a modest display of old school Country Decor, some home goods, knick-knacks, costume jewelry, etc with prices displayed. Menus are on a small table, take one to read! Open seating, look around. Cash, credit cards, or inquire. The menu is not expansive, but should cover most tastes. No deep-fried items, all plates cooked upon order. Bakery goods on display, and easy to figure out what each contains. The Avocado Toast is generous, with Feta Cheese crumbles & mild chili flakes, or mixed greens on top. The egg bites are jumbo-sized. I got the Spinach & Feta, with house hot coffee, and a Pecan Pie mini cake. I tried to make this last longer, but you cannot have your cake & eat it too! Delicious, tasty, filling but not heavy. Full house here this morning, light convos, laptop persons on the free Wi-Fi, Mom's with toddlers. There are rocking chairs on the covered porch!

A quiet, bright, and airy coffee shop. Whenever I'm in town, this is one of the spots where I enjoy…read morestopping for a light morning something while I do my personal Bible study and a little laptop work. I don't drink coffee but I can say that the biscuits are tasty and so are the granola and the hot chocolate. People start to pop in at around 8:30. Get there before then to pick the best seat.

Fable has been our favorite ever since it opened. The atmosphere, service, and quality of the food…read moreare solidly in the top three best places to eat in Rockwall for sure. For dinner you can't go wrong getting the 10 oz filet medium rare. It always comes out cooked to perfection. On this occasion we stopped by on a gorgeous Thursday afternoon around 2:30 and were delighted to sit out on the patio and choose from their brunch menu. A Fabled Burger and Turkey-Chicken Club later, we were full and happy.

What a restaurant serves as both an eatery and a bookstore - I'm in!…read more Fable and Fire is a beautiful venue! The owners personally created/decorated it and it's the most inventing space I have been to that serves two purposes - eating and reading. Walls of books greet you as you enter, along with big wooden tables and chairs with a desert bar set up. Wonderful! And when you go into the restaurant, there comfy books lined up along the wall, more table and chairs in the middle, and a touch of home with couches and table in front of the bar. And I don't want o miss out in the description of the restrooms - because they are something to see. A sliding door for the restrooms are books that have been arranged so you feel like you're in a somewhat magical feeder with. Oils arranged in fascinating shapes. They also have a separate room for events and meets - and wow! It's gorgeous too! It truly made me want to host an event here just to experience this room. The food is delicious and the waitstaff are great at making you feel comfortable and welcome. This might have been my first time in this restaurant, but it's just the start of many visits here.

I was in the area Saturday morning and noticed this place was conveniently located. The Yelp photos…read moreof the popular pastrami filled bagel got my attention. It was a nice hearty sandwich with good amount of pastrami included. The staff was ultra friendly and even helped clear up our decision on Boots burger or Wells. We ended up getting both. Nice little food tour through old downtown Rockwall. The Bagel Lady was ultra inviting and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed.

I come here regularly and typically enjoy it, but today I came here for breakfast and a little bit…read moreof calm time in the morning. Not only did I order ahead and get the text that it was ready, but I still had to wait nearly 15 minutes before I was greeted with my order. Extremely disappointed in that. So my food nor my coffee was fresh. Additionally, I ended up losing a lot of respect for this place and the ownership when I walked in and to my surprise there was some sort of Trumpie and republican event going on. Knowing she allowed this sort of convention in her establishment speaks enough to her morals and integrity. I will no longer be spending money here.

Go the dark side! They have coffee! And it is amazing coffee at that…read more So glad to see a local coffee shop doing so well. Also, don't usually comment on a company's "merch", but their tee shirts are great!

We really enjoyed our experience today. My wife got the London Fog with pistachio milk, and I got a…read moredecaf latte with the Okinawa black sugar and caramelized fig. The drinks were great, the staff were friendly, and the space was comfortable and roomy. My only complaint is that they didn't mention the ceramic mugs and gave us paper. Yes, there are signs, but I missed them as I was just focusing on what to order. Still, I give five stars. Sometimes decaf sucks, and since I can't have caffeine, k don't have a choice, but this was good. Bravo!

Food: The gluten-free waffles were delicious. The highlight of the meal. Eggs had a distinct,…read morealmost funky taste (probably the cooking fat or pan), and the bacon was overcooked. Still good, just a bit too crispy. Service: Friendly, but they dropped the ball at the end. Both drinks ran dry, I sat there forever waiting to pay, and my bottomless coffee was not exactly bottomless. A refill or faster checkout would've made a big difference. Prices: I walked out $30+ lighter, just myself. Breakfast/coffee/tip. The vibe is classic hipster cute with nice decor, but it gets surprisingly loud in there. Would return for those waffles, just maybe not on a rushed morning.

I stopped in during the Rockwall town square Halloween event and bought an iced latte and a bag of…read morecoffee beans for later. The iced latte was bold, strong, and deliciously cool on a hot day. The service was fast and pleasant. The coffee beans were freshly roasted and I enjoyed them at home making espresso drinks the following week. I can't speak to the food or the dining experience, but if you're in the mood for a strong espresso drink, Book Club Cafe will hit the spot.

Small little shop with some unique items. We got the cookie and a slice of coconut cake. Cookie…read morewas absolutely delicious and not too sweet. Moist and crunchy on the edges. Recommend it for sure. Spouse said the cake was good but not the best they've had. Coconut had good flavor but just so so overall. They ate it all though, soooo. Im not a coconut fan, so i didn't try it.

Love love love this place! The owners are just simply…read moreamazing. They were extremely welcoming and genuinely nice. The best dessert in the square . It's right where the action is with the live music. If you love key lime make sure to stop and order yourself a slice & don't forget the bourbon handmade ice cream. Can't wait to come back

Humble little donut shop, very clean & orderly, with friendly staff. On Rusk St in old downtown…read moresquare district of Rockwall, TX. Plenty of loyal regulars, so get up early to claim your favorite donut, kolache, breakfast crossaint, or breakfast burrito! A bit of free parking in front until other businesses open, then spaces across the street will do. Fresh Hot coffee self-serve station. In the coolers a big assortment of drinks: Sodas, Gatorades, Monsters, Red Bulls, Starbucks Energies, Frappucinos, fruit juices, waters, etc MILK! Regular, Chocolate, Strawberry. YooHoo, Nesquik, Horizon Organic 3 small tables inside, 9 chairs, one child hi-chair.

The lady working here is so incredibly nice! I came in to buy chocolate, donut holes, and I only…read morewanted to buy a dozen, but she gave me extra and didn't charge me. I tried to give her a tip, but she says they don't accept tips, so I highly recommend anybody to come here and support this business. Very sweet lady, working behind the counter, and I hope she has a wonderful, blessed Christmas. Thank you.

Lovely staff, lovely space, and great coffee here at Acacia! It's about five minutes away from DT…read moreRowlett so we popped in to check out the event space and were impressed! Check them out for your next baby shower, networking event, or co-working space.

What a great place for the community!…read more I have driven past this place several times but never really stopped in and checked it out, or honestly, gave it much thought. I am not being negative, it just did not register with me. That all changed today when my granddaughter's dance company held a recital at Acacia Collective. My first observation was that there was ample parking, which was nice. In addition to the parking lot in front, there was also an even larger lot in the back. Walking in, I was impressed again. The architecture and its use of woods helped make the place very inviting and relaxing. The people inside were as welcoming as the facility itself. There is a lot going on here... The Acacia Collective houses an auditorium, a coffee shop, a childcare/mother's day out facility, an l shared work space, and more. At the tables there were puzzles being built, people drinking coffee, people enjoying the wonderful baked goods from the coffee shop, and others enjoying the Wi-Fi on their laptops and more. I personally had an Asiago bagel with cream cheese, and also a cinnamon role muffin. Both were delicious! I would be remiss if I finished this review without mentioning the staff at the coffee shop. They were super polite and a joy to interact with. Great customer service! They also worked hard handling the influx of people. Acacia Collective also proved to be a great place to hold a dance recital!

I have not been in Fate for years, and what a pleasure it was when I drove ther yesterday to meet a…read morefriend. We sat down at our table at Red Dirt Social to visit for 10 minutes - and the manager (or owner maybe?) commented how his space was built just for this reason - to relax and enjoy time. We never felt rushed, or felt like they wanted our table. That was refreshing! The space is lovely - truly! It was bright, open, minimal decor and it all worked beautifully together. Someone out real thought into decorating this space for people to gather and relax, and it showed. I ordered the pats (oatmeal) with fresh fruit and it was perfect! All the fruit blended well together for my oatmeal. I enjoyed every bite. I cannot wait to bring my husband back to see how much Fate has grown and to eat here once more. It's worth it!

Wow. So, we are not usually brunch, breakfast people. I like to sleep in. But, we decided ti play…read morehookie and I am so glad we did. We came here before one of the famous Texas cold fronts... Its an order at counter places, which isn't always my favorite. You lose some personal connection but we were greeted when we got here, when we ordered it felt so friendly... they honesty made up for it. We ordered a bucket (cupcake brand) of mimosas. Chicken and waffles sliders. Breakfast panini and i wanted something sweet and we ordered the donut hole casserole. Honestly I cant find the words right now... but absolutely delish!! Only thing we would not order the donut casserole not because its not fantastic it is. But the waffle fries had some kind of sweetness in the batter so it satisfied my sweet tooth. The chicken was so well cooked! We ultimately turned it into knife and fork because it fell apart but who cares. The panini ... eggs so soft and moist. The sausage is links which normally I dont prefer vs a patty but so juicy. Honestly the combo of them was perfect. We were both so happy. Please go. Go now.

Saturday night dinner at Belle Vie Bistro was very nice! I honestly would give it about 4.5 stars,…read morenot a 5, as that implies perfection. But they are definitely making the effort to deserve respect. First, we were seated promptly and our server was very responsive, so much so that we hadn't even had a moment to peruse the wine menu before she arrived. I would recommend that the servers be trained to bring water and the bread and butter without asking in order to offer the guests a chance to settle in for a moment. (Fresh french bread and good butter, by the way. I don't usually indulge in that, but I had 2 slices.) And if a guest asks to sample a wine, the answer is always "Yes." They are going to order wine, they just don't know if it will be that one. Both my wife and I started with side salads, which were great. Very fresh greens, and dressings that were obviously made in-house and delicious (awesome lemon vinaigrette on the bistro salad and a truly great Caesar dressing.) I should mention that their wine selection is made up of good labels you probably drink regularly, with a few neat additions that are worth a try. My wife ordered the grilled salmon cooked to her preference, and it was served that way. She really liked the lemon sauce with which it was served, along with risotto and al dente veggies including squash, zucchini and carrots (well seasoned.) I had the duck confit, and it too, was very good. Mashed potatoes made in house (again, well seasoned) with the same grilled vegetables. I appreciate many things about this restaurant. Frankly, I don't understand why it wasn't packed. The lighting is nice, the music is just perceptible so as not to be intrusive. The service is very attentive, and the food is really good. The price point is reasonable. The most expensive meal on the menu is about $35, but they offer plenty of great options for less. Having written a brunch review for this restaurant before on Google, I noticed that they take the input from their clients seriously, and I appreciate that. This is a place that is putting in the work, and it shows. I forgot to mention that they have a barista on staff even in the evenings, and pastries that are made by an actual French pastry chef (I indulged in the Croissant Aux Aumandes on our previous visit, and it is absolutely legit.) Parking on the square in Rockwall can be an issue, and Belle Vie is in the middle of the block, so maybe it is somewhat overlooked, but it is definitely worth a visit. I'll be going back pretty soon for the lamb at dinner time. I also want to try their French onion soup and French dip. You should go. You won't be disappointed.

Don't get the steak if you care how it's cooked…read more I ordered medium well, it came out medium rare. The waiter asked if I would cut into it to check other parts. I refused because I just needed to jiggle it with my fork and knife to see that it was underdone. They took it back and it came back half medium and half slightly over medium well. What's killing me is that I was told that they had checked it the second time and I could see several cuts on the steak (that's crazy that the chef/cook had to figure out doneness that way). But one of the openings in the steak was clearly medium, which he later affirmed. So, I'm not sure what they checked before! The non-bloody parts of the steak did taste good, though. So, if you don't care about doneness, go for it. Also, they had weird plating on the steak. Go for the board or go for plates but this awkward plates on a cutting board means you delicately try to not knock anything off. Pro tip: scrape it all onto the board The calamari was tasty except the plate was half fried zucchini. Slick move to get $16 out of me for a tempura plate. Otherwise, service was pretty slow although the restaurant was maybe 1/4 occupied. I had my doubts since the spot a couple doors down had a one-hour wait. Should've trusted my gut.