Glad we found this spot. Solid breakfast/brunch menu. The chorizo taco was amazing. Service and atmosphere were also 10/10. Will certainly be back every time we visit Canyon Lake. read more

We had the small chicken fried steak special. Absolutely delicious. Crispy and tender. Fluffy mashed potatoes, sweet corn and green beans with cream gravy read more

Startz Cafe - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

Great Reuben Sandwich! Excellent service. The burgers are great. Unfortunately, I was too full to try their home-made pies. Thanks again for your service and your charming restaurant and your charming decor. read more

Consistently over the years .. The best. It's like going back in time with great home cooking and old time service. It's worth the drive.. We all still miss James. Mike L read more

It's been awhile since we ventured into the Startz Cafe. We were looking for a great juicy burger ! Unfortunately it was not what we remembered. The service was good and not intrusive. The French fries were good and came out hot! Ordered ordered the double cheeseburger large with jalapeños. NOT UP TO PAR. Meat was dry! Think we will pass from now on. read more

Welcome friendly! Don't judge the building by how it looks, the food was delicious! Waitress was very nice and friendly. read more

Startz Cafe - Saved the best for last-French toast - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

There's NO ONLINE MENU! I would love to try this place, but without an online Menu, people Can't see what food you offer!

Good food, friendly staff. The place is clean and provides a comfy home cooked vibe. Definitely should try the breakfast!!!

Today we dined at this café and we actually were a little apprehensive because of previous reviews. Once we got in, we were immediately told to find a seat anywhere we wanted it and a waitress was there right away to take our drink orders. The place started picking up and getting busy as we were there, but our waitress continued to make eye contact with us and make sure we had what we needed. I ordered the special which was Carne guisado tacos it came with a dessert and tea or coffee and the price was phenomenal. I gave that a shot and my husband ordered the pastrami on toast with fries. Our orders were done quickly and the tacos. The meat inside them was amazing. Melt in your mouth, tender, and not dry at all. The beans were wonderful homemade pinto beans and the rice was a little salty like chicken broth salty but I was thrilled with the meal. The tacos were huge. My husband got the pastrami like I said, and he said this was the best pastrami sandwich he has ever had. That's strong praise from this meat lover. The waitress was slower towards the end of our meal as the place got more packed, but she was still making eye contact with us. We saw that a dessert came with it for free and she quickly got that out to us after we finished our meal. The dessert was basically a small portion of apple cobbler or something like that which was very un impressive. All in all we totally enjoyed our main courses and the waitress was sweet and we would go back there again and again. read more

Great little piece of history. For sure a local favorite. Very friendly staff, great food with reasonable prices. We went at breakfast and it was a nice, quiet comfortable breakfast. read more

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Saturday morning in the height of the busy season for Canyon Lake and we wanted some breakfast. Got a seat at Startz Cafe without much wait at all (although it did seem to fill up while we were there). I had never been to this longstanding staple of the Canyon Lake area, but it was very cool. Definitely has an old school feel to it, and you get the sense most of the staff has been there for years. I sampled the biscuits and gravy and had the pancakes along with a couple tacos. This wouldn't be where I'd go specifically for tacos, but if you want an American style classic breakfast, I don't think you'll be disappointed trying this place! The pancakes were light and fluffy and gravy on the biscuits is just how it should be! If you're in the area, give them a shot! Follow my food adventure on Instagram @CheatDay_SA read more

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My favorite restaurant in canyon lake. Friendly staff and great food. The ambiance is great. I go every time I pass through.

So Good! Me and my Family just went to Startz Cafe a few minutes ago. It was so good. Their service is so good. Everybody was so friendly! Their food is just amazing! I loved the vibe of the place! So cool. It was giving 80s breakfast Place vibes! Really awesome! read more

Old school cafe with great food Home cooking at its best. Very good especially Friday night fish read more

Startz Cafe is one of those homey places that exude comfort from when you walk in the door. Their breakfasts are amazing and food is always consistent. Would recommend read more

Food is great and gives you that homemade feeling. Service is with a smile and a wink. Regulars come here, you'll often see hugs as people walk through the door. From staff and patrons. Always check out the special. read more

Great spot to catch some breakfast. Servers are on point and don't mess around. Lol. Unique place to visit.

Great little country cafe! Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner! Great food & service!! My family and I were visiting the canyon lake area for a week and visited this little gem twice. I had the eggs w bacon & grits with sausage gravy & biscuit. Also had the patty melt on Rye bread with onion rings. My daughters had the fluffy pancakes & French toast. The place also has Cold AC which is a necessity in this Texas heat. They also have a Pool table & pinball game. Cash or check only- no cards accepted! read more

We continue to come here almost every week for a great breakfast! Service is always fast and friendly. read more

Startz Cafe - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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I can''t express how good it was!! I ate like I was a starving homeless person from the first bite. Highly recommend, if you're in the area stop and get a bite. You will not be disappointed! There's no survivors to take pictures of to post. read more

I haven't tried Max's or the Branch's burgers, but I will be shooketh if their burger can beat this one. This may be the best burger for a spring brancher. Second best so far is spring branch cafe. Can't wait to finalize my investigation and come back here for the burger. Sweet tea is spot on. Fries. Nailed it. Gravy. Just like mama made it. Vibes. Perfect. Cash only? Yup. read more

Great little breakfast, lunch place in Canyon Lake area. Good service and as friendly as can be. Portions are large!! Prices amazing!! Ham or bacon, 2 eggs, toast, hash browns, $7.99. Coffee delicious! Only reason I do not have this a 5 is because the bacon is just too greasy for my taste. This is a cash only restaurant, so plan accordingly. An atm is close by fyi! Will try the lunch soon and post back! read more

3.8 STARS! It was my lucky day the first time I walked into Startz Cafe. The jukebox was waiting for me and there were 14 song credits still unused. I added a dollar and loaded 16 songs for my stay. The food is exactly what it likely always has been. It's diner cuisine. Don't expect anything fancy except the flavor. The chicken fried steak was super tender but a small portion for a big boy. They probably have never upsized their portions since day one. The veggies are soft and flavorful. The beer is cold and the ambience is good ole boy, small town, country town goodness. The second time I tried this diner it was for breakfast. The wait was ridiculous. We had a table of 7 and the kitchen kept pushing smaller orders in front of ours. That's how they do it. Imagine seeing people come in after you have already been waiting an hour and they get their food before you. We walked out. It's a great place on a slower night. Enjoy! read more

Startz Cafe - Cash or check only. - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

My boyfriend and I went on a little breakfast date. They have amazing prices , little jukebox, and a pool table. Love this place ! Very spacious and will be back again :) Thank you so much. read more

Amazing food and even better service family owned and operated. Will be returning with friends and family.

If a Hollywood location scout ever looks for a real diner/cafe - they should seriously start here. This place has been around for decades and sells food that is as awesome as your feeble memory says that the past should be. We traveled from New Braunfels to try it out and I think we all agreed to make it an every Friday trip. The place was clean, open, and just historically nostalgic. Lots of locals. FYI - the door is on the side of the building, not facing the main road. I had a burger and upscaled it with bacon and cheese. It was just one of the best burgers I remember having in ages. It tasted EXACTLY like that old diner my family used to go to. It was heaven. They had a small & large version. I went with the small and couldn't imagine what a large would look like. On a lark, I passed on fries and ordered a side of pinto beans instead. This is not hyperbole: they were the best pinto beans I've had in Texas! Flavorful, savory, a bit of a tang from a pepper in there. Wow, this was the best I've had. I don't know why I didn't order the easy fries. I think some mystical food spirit must have directed me down to that option on the menu. Bless you for that!! Pro tip: The place only takes Cash. Didn't realize that until we arrived. Fortunately, there's a stand-alone ATM on the corner of the road. Come prepared. read more

Startz Cafe - Brilliant burger and the best pinto beans in Texas! - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

Good food! Country food at great prices! Old fashioned Texas diner type. Friday night catfish is fantastic fried or grilled. I love the grilled. And their hamburgers are so good! We love their traditional breakfast plates too. Atmosphere is cool inside and out! Fast service. read more

Food is cooked to order, menu is HUGE and everything is tasty, servers are ALWAYS friendly.

We stopped in for a satisfying breakfast and this place delivered. I had the veggie omelette and my husband had the chicken fried steak breakfast, which comes with eggs cooked your way. One of the best chicken fried steaks I've had in a long time. Crunchy and well seasoned. The breading didn't fall off when you eat it. Just delicious. All the entrees come with choice of hashbrowns, toast or a biscuit. The biscuit was flaky and tasted homemade. Coffee pretty standard. We left with our bellies full and happy. Also, the green salsa was excellent!! If you like salsa on breakfast food, don't skip the salsa verde!! Memorable. Only negative is that they're not taking Covid seriously. No staff were wearing masks. No sign saying masks required. No hand sanitizer. They were grumpy we wanted to sit outside, even though they have picnic tables set up. read more

Startz Cafe - Veggie omelette with fresh veggies (except the mushrooms which are canned) and a biscuit. Comes with fresh salsa. - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

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This place was amazing!!! Definitely where the locals eat. Friday night is catfish night! Fried and grilled options. We all tried it. Started with the small chili cheese fries! Still a large serving! So good!!!! We got 2 fried and one grilled plates Grilled was good, but fried was amazing!!!! Came with slaw, hush puppies and pi to beans. All great!!!! Service was great too! Important tip, cash and check only! Worth a visit!!! read more

Great cream gravy ,crispy chicken fried steak, real mashed potatoes all served piping hot And the best pie with great crust very speedy and efficient staff Who were so pleasant and so nice Much larger building on the inside than it looks on the outside read more

Good food. Fast and friendly. Place was clean and prices were good. The food was prepared well and was tasty.

Great place once you find it ,large sign very high up just about restaurant (really look for the sign).Service was great, our waitress was great joking with our party of eight sorry we can't remember her name but she just had a baby two months ago. Thank you for putting up with us. Food was good old home cooking (like Grandma) and serve in a timely manner. The restaurant is Old Texas with stone walls and give that old country feeling. No fine dining but just good food and friendly service. Will be back when in Canyon Lake again. read more

Our waitress was super nice, but the food was not as good as she was. We got migas, a taco, and pancakes....not a fan of the big chunks of tomatoes and peppers in the migas....the inside of the taco was good, but the tortillas were not....the biscuit...do not get me started on this biscuit, it definitely won the award for worst biscuit I have ever had in my life so far. The pancakes were delicious, will come back just for pancakes. read more

Cash and Checks only - I love it! What a quaint, friendly cafe with amazing service and excellent food! I had the Brad Breakfast Taco with corn tortillas and my husband had the Big Breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy. Everything was fresh, delicious and homemade! We'll definitely be back! read more

Startz Cafe - Loved the nostalgic cash register too! - American Near Me - Canyon Lake, Texas

This place was a hole in the wall but very cute and charming. Don't expect to have service this place will force you to actually talk to you're company and or you can always opt to ask for the WiFi password. The food was very fresh and service was fast and friendly. Out waitresses name was I believe denay? She was just friendly as can be. I'd love to come again to this spot next time I visit! read more

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best breakfast at the lake! diner style cookin. cousin had a cheeseburger he's still talking about!

This place is so Texas! Everyone is super welcoming and attentive. I wouldn't say the food is amazing but the portions are big and the whole experience is nice! Support local businesses. Will definitely be back when I'm in Canyon lake. :) read more

It's good for breakfast. Haven't been there for lunch or dinner in years. Service is good. Ambiance is not great. The jukebox is too loud and hard to have a conversation when it's blaring. read more

Home cooking at its best. Nice little hole in the wall place. Atmosphere A bit dated but that is the whole idea. To get comfort food in a comfortable place to be. Food is good. read more