The proud Ferris Hotel and their wonderful owners have retired. Mr. Ferris passed away in early…read more2013 and Ms. Ferris just turned 40 for the 40th time. What a wonderful family and grand old venue. Thank you Ferris family! The hotel is owned by another group and is being rebuilt by a non-hospitality person that can decide what to do with the place... Renamed today Wessex Hotel - but it will not serve the hunters or the locals just out of towners (today)... We speculate it may never open - stay tuned.

Had the absolute BEST experience here for lunch with my family!! The PECAN PIE LATTE is to die for!…read more We had salad, paninis and wraps and all were amazing! Great atmosphere & music!! Such a great place!

A nice place to stop by when you're on a road trip. Very casual/quaint cafe. Staff are very nice…read moreand they actually brought the food to us vs us going up to get it. Reminds me of Panera bread except local. The lunch specials are a STEAL - it comes with a drink and side salad or fruit salad. I thought the drink was going to be a small cup but it was HUGE. I wish the paninis had more substance but I loved the flavors (something about basil pesto that I really love too). Ingredients also tasted fresh and we didn't wait too long for it all to come out. If anyone needs to make a pit stop, I would recommend this place.

My husband and I have stopped at Hruska's multiple times when traveling. It's a gas station that…read morehas a convenient store, a grill and bakery. I usually call in our order when we are about 20 minutes away from our stop. Everytime I call in the order the person on the other end is friendly and repeats back what we order. The convenient store part of Hruska's has a lot of items that you can choose from to purchase and they have clean bathrooms which is a positive. When we get there we park, walk in and head to pick up our food at the counter. It's usually labeled with the ticket stapled to the bag. We then get in line to pay for our food. The line is usually backed up but moves fairly quickly. There is also a small area with tables and chairs that you can sit at and enjoy your meal or sit there if you need a rest. For my meal I usually order a Hamburger which comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions. I usually get mine with mustard. Their burgers are so good and a good size. Overall Hruska's is a great stopping place while traveling. Whether it's for gas, a bathroom break, or if you want to grab something to eat this is a one stop shop place.

A must stop if you are traveling between Houston and Austin on Hwy 71. I'm usually a Bucees guy,…read morebut this place specializes in something that the beaver doesn't. Kolaches! Arguably one of the greatest foods ever invented. Atleast in my world. How can you go wrong with bread filled with sweet or savory fillings? Hruska's is about halfway between Houston and Austin and a perfect rest stop to fill up on gas, use the clean facilities, grab a snack or indulge in their amazing baked goods. They are steeped in history and have been around for decades passing along the family recipes. It's obviously improved structurally over the years from a country store and looks like a modern gas station now. It's always pretty busy every time I have stopped in, but they are a well oiled machine and keep the masses moving with excellent customer service. They have all your gas station essentials like snacks and beverages. What sets them apart is their bakery. Here, they label their kolaches as the traditional fruit filled variety. I like them, but they are never my first choice. I love the ones with meat inside. Here, they label these as pigs in a blanket. They have a large variety of both. I usually go for a regular sausage and cheese, but over here, they sell a delicious pan sausage kind. On top of all their sweet and savory baked goods, they also sell burgers on the grill. Their burgers have made it to the Texas Monthly Top 50 burger spots. I have yet to try it. Overall, this is an always stop place for me. I highly recommend stopping here to stretch your legs and enjoy a delicious pastry while you're at it. I will definitely be back.

Visited Austin's today on a local recommendation and it was easily the worst bbq experience I've…read morehad in the past 5 years of eating bbq across Texas. Service was fine, but food quality was really low IMO. I ordered a 2-meat plate with brisket and jalapeño sausage for meats and pinto beans and mustard potato salad for sides. If I could describe the what I tasted on my order I would say it tasted like spaghettios over pot roast. Zero smoke flavor on the brisket and it was covered in a sauce that smelled heavily of tomatoes and tasted like the sauce out of a can of spaghettios. The sausage was shriveled up it was so overcooked and had zero jalapeño spice. The beans were undercooked and had zero flavor. Not much ambience to be had in the small restaurant either -- it just looked old and worn inside. Like I said, Austin's was easily the worst bbq experience I've had eating bbq across Texas in the last 5 years. Do not recommend.

I've supported Austin BBQ in Eagle Lake for a while, but my recent experience left me deeply…read moredisappointed. It's troubling to see a business benefit from the hard work and revenue of immigrant customers, yet still allow openly disrespectful comments to be made--such as saying, "If he's here illegally, he's got to go." Regardless of anyone's background, every customer deserves basic respect and decency. Hearing statements like that creates an unwelcoming atmosphere and makes it clear that not everyone is valued the same once they walk through those doors. I believe businesses should treat all members of the community fairly, especially when they rely on that same community for support. I hope Austin BBQ reflects on how their words and actions impact the people who keep their doors open. Respect should be as much a part of the service industry as the food.

I had no idea this was possible. Our Frito pies were dry. As in mostly Fritos, some cheese and…read morehardly any chili. We got a burger, meaty patty, but no seasoning, had the texture of a cafeteria patty that had been boiled. Go for drinks and pool! But do not go for food.

The only place in Sealy Texas that we found to have a local draft beer, a meal and listen to music…read moreall in one place. there's also a pool table and a few video game machines. Service was fast and friendly, and the prices reasonable. The place also has some interesting history with country music icons like George Strait. Definitely worth checking out.

We have been stopping here on our way to the H-town area for over 10 years. As you enter you can…read moreimmediately smell and see their large assortment of kolaches and homemade pies and pastries. They also offer sandwiches and wraps. I love their chicken salad wrap! There are a few tables but most folks get their goodies to go. They do have coffee and some cold drinks. The attached convivence store has a full assortment of drinks. Service is always friendly and I believe some of the folks behind the counter have been there for many years. Pro tip: Parking in front by the gas pumps and convenience store is hectic. Park on the side by the bakery entrance.

The best fruit cake so far Just next to the gas station…read moreA nice place to go for coffee in the winter

Just about the most satisfying Italian Sandwich dive that you could find in the state of Texas and…read moreit's right off Lake Conroe of all places. Walk up counter service with a menu split neatly into cold cut and oven baked sandwiches. Going with the Devito, my mind was thoroughly blown by how flavorful the red sauce and meats were all together, it had a combination of textures from the crusty bread cured cuts that made it fun to chew through every bite. My Stallone was also just such a pleasant mix of flavor with the pesto playing a bigger role on the cold cut options. This is one of the places where I feel like you can spin the wheel and get a winner with whatever fate decides. Things seem pretty easy and affordable here. Portions were pretty big here and around $12-$15 a sandwich, more than enough for a single person with some for a midnight snack later. There's a good bit of seating inside with some red gingham table clothes to eat over. It's worth the visit if your in Montgomery or after a day on the Lake!

Tony's Italian Delicatessen definitely delivers on portion size! The sandwiches are huge, and…read moreyou'll likely be taking leftovers home. I ordered the Martin, and the flavor was excellent. My only disappointment was that the menu described it as coming on a crusty Italian roll, but the bread was soft with no crunch. A true crusty roll would have taken it from great to outstanding. The girl at the counter recommended getting the hot peppers so I got some on the side, and she was absolutely right--I'll definitely be adding those to future sandwiches. My husband ordered the Danza but accidentally received the Dinero. He still enjoyed it and gave it a solid 7/10. We also tried the Chicken Parmesan. It had good flavor, though it was a little too bread-heavy for my taste. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were more than generous. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu.

Sealy TX Yum!…read more Picked this place while driving down the interstate. Missing it would have been a shame. This place has plenty of seating inside and out. Most tables will seat at least 6 no extra waiting for your big party. We ordered cheese curds to start the basket was full of curds. The side salad that came with the meal was very good and decent sized. Our top sirloins were perfect at a medium cook warm pink inside. The flavor was amazing. Being wood fired was absolutely amazing. There was live entertainment in the bar area which was nice. I would definitely return here.

Our local favorite. We enjoy cheese curds, 3 beautiful tacos, turkey club just to name a few, are…read moreall great choices! We enjoy the atmosphere and the service is always superb! A margarita is always tasty choice!