Just plain good, fresh home-cooked food. Country style. I got the Monte Christo, which is not seen very 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! read more

Telwink Grill - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Keep driving....food was very bland (No Seasoning) and wait staff was very unengaged(horrible)! Our waitress took forever to take our order and when she did, she was very short with us! When she delivered our drinks and food she could barely sit the things on the table before sprinting off! She would walk off so fast before we could ask for straws and condiments as if she didn't want to be bothered! I started to look at the other staff and they were doing the same thing to the other tables as well (So Weird)! Sometimes I can overlook not so good food if the staff is good but in this case, it was all bad! I will not be returning and will not recommend this place! So many other places that are better! read more

I picked up my usual when coming here when I get a chance. I ordered 2 Pancakes and Polish Sausage togo. Sweet & Savory. Both were outstanding, very delicious, made so well and can't believe just 10 bucks on top of all this. The pancakes had that nice, smooth, griddled top as opposed to that patchy type I feel is wrong. They were large in width, thick enough and so soft. Great with butter, syrup and jam too. The Polish sausage was large, juicy, fatty, savory and had a good crunch to it. I enjoyed the skin and inside of this link. The turkey ones here are tasty too, but have a bit too much volume from their leanness. This one was ideal and didn't taste too porky either. It reminded me of Eckridge beef sausage, but with something else extra. Great, friendly, efficient service from the lady at the bar counter who handed me my early afternoon grub. read more

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I haven't been here in YEARS. Finally decided to go back. And it just didn't hit like it used to. I had the famous chicken fried chicken because that has always been my favorite. Mmm. Something changed. The cook? The seasonings? The coating on the chicken was also not the same. It was also super crunchy that it would fall apart but at the same times some pieces was raw. Like you could see how some of that breading did not get cooked well. It had no flavor whatsoever. The gravy which I was hoping would save the day also was bland. No flavor at all. Which is very surprising. They need to put them spices back in!! Also the grits was a let down. Overall this experience was not great. Don't think I would be coming back here. (The chicken portion was pretty big but what's the point on that if it has no flavor ?) read more

Telwink Grill - The Chicken Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

After having gone to Frank's on the other side of town the previous week, I decided to stop in at Telwink, another classic diner on a Tuesday afternoon. Telwink is a lot larger with plenty of parking, but its menu is similar in its breadth and prices. You get a lot of food for what you pay for. I ordered the catfish breakfast which featured 3 thin strips of catfish, coated in corn meal rather than flour. I liked this iteration more than Frank's, mainly because the corn meal retained less oil. Otherwise, the rest of the breakfast taste the same. The grits were underseasoned, but there were plenty of hot sauce options along with salt and pepper to dress them. My waitress told me that biscuits usually sell out by noon so I had toast instead. read more

Telwink Grill - Catfish breakfast - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Arrived at 11:00 am to meet my friends who recommended this restaurant. Being first and greeted by Ms. Lora who very politely brought menu I indicated my friend and daughter & granddaughter would be arriving shortly she assured me she would return. The atmosphere was very festive lots of laughter and conversation happened. I ordered huevos ranchos, beans, scattered hash browns, bacon, grilled muffin, & bite size of my friend's pancake. Oh dear a breakfast I will not forget truly a family restaurant. Note happy employees & great food, give a try! Sincerely Mary Landa read more

Telwink Grill - Huevos ranchos with beans & scattered Hash Browns Breakfast - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If you're a Houstonian and don't know about Telwink Grill, I don't know what to tell you. It's only one of the oldest restaurants in the city and has been here since the 1940's. I grew up in the Southeast part of Houston so I guess that helps. The area isn't what it is used to be, but don't let that keep you from coming in and experiencing what I think is a true diner. The parking lot adds to the charm. The layout may change on every visit because there's no real lines. Once that first person parks, people just start making up spots. Potholes are definitely present so drive carefully. Walking in, it almost feels like you are transported back in time. It has that old school diner feel, with nothing new or modern about it. They have a large dining room, but also have counter seating as well. Another thing you will notice is the seasoned staff. There's a couple of youngsters thrown in, but mostly it's the older generation that I'm sure has been there for awhile. They have great customer service and do it with a smile. Not often you get called darling and sweetie. Miriam was my last server and I swear, every time I took a few sips of my coffee, she was happily refilling it. Telwink is open from 6am-3pm so you have a breakfast and lunch menu. That being said, there's quite a few options. They have three pages of food consisting of all the breakfast items you would expect as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads, plate lunches, sides, and desserts. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day so I went that route. Everything looked good as it left the kitchen but the omelets were really calling out to me. I usually go with a meaty omelet but Miriam talked me into the Polish omelet which had polish sausage and you can add veggies to it. I got it with the works and it came with a side of toast and hash browns. This thing was massive and very filling. They didn't skimp on the toppings either. It was very good. The hash browns were cooked just the way I like them, but needed to be doctored up with a little seasoning and sauces. My breakfast date got chicken fried chicken and it too was a large portion. Luckily she got the gravy on the side because she took quite a bit home and this kept it from being soggy later. We also shared a waffle which was delicious. Overall, all my visits here have always been great. Some may say it's in a sketch part of town, or it's just old and outdated, but to me, that just adds to the charm. The steady crowds on any day of the week shows why it's been around forever and probably will outlast most places in the future. I'll be back! read more

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Okay, I took the women of my church to Telwink for a fellowship breakfast. We were a group of 16, and the servers were very accommodating in seating us and taking care of us. We had a big variety of breakfast items including biscuits, french toast, waffles, etc. checkout my pics. we had a beautiful fellowship and thank Tel-Wink for the great food and service. read more

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Been going there for years, good food, friendly staff and on Thursdays they have a killer chicken noodle soup

Went back to have the Chicken Fried Steak, they no longer pull it from a bag, it's better but not as good as their Chicken Fried Chicken. The coleslaw is on point! The new owners have only made this place better! read more

Telwink Grill - Chicken Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I can eat breakfast any time of the day, and Telwink Grill hits that craving just right. I actually found this place by accident, my original breakfast spot was closed, and Telwink just happened to be on the way to my next stop. They've got free parking, but fair warning... it's a little chaotic. Folks just seem to stop wherever and hop out. The whole vibe gives old school truck stop; nothing fancy, no Instagrammable green walls just straight up, seat yourself diner energy. Within minutes of sitting down, you'll have a menu, a glass of water, and food on the way shortly after. You get a lot of food for not a lot of money, which I love. And funny enough, I've never actually paid my own tab here, complete strangers have always insisted on covering it. Of course, I still make sure to tip the waitress well every time. All I ever really want is a hearty breakfast that won't break the bank, and this place delivers. Just know they only serve until 3 PM, and I've only ever had breakfast, so I can't speak on the lunch options. The grits could use more seasoning, but they've got every condiment you could need right on the table. My only gripe? That butter that's not butter situation... pretty sure it's margarine. read more

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Why is there always a long line outside the door to get in?! This is truly one of the last best diners in Houston. Food 10/10 Price 10/10 Service 10/10. I'm all about the food and not so much about the ambience some days and this place hits!!! Definitely will come back when I'm on that side of town for some yummy food and that good authentic feel!! read more

First time here, you walk in and like walking into the past..it almost has a small town feel. I ordered a steak and mushroom omelet with hash browns and white toast. My breakfast was good. The service was good also, she took very good care of us. Very friendly. read more

Went in today about 2 PM with my best friend. He never been there before. We were laughing and had good laugh with mom and the staff. Our lunch was delicious. Fresh and service was great thanks Ma n staff for laughs ! Healthy for us all laughter! read more

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Not real sure how I feel about this place. My coworker wanted to go here for lunch and hyped this place up, so my expectations were high. It didn't deliver what I thought it was going to. My first mind told me to order the pancakes, but I changed my mind at the last minute and chose the chicken fried chicken meal. When it came to the table, my coworker said it looked like it was a frozen chicken fried chicken that they just warmed up. I'd hope that wasn't the case, but from the taste of it, I could believe it. The French fries and broccoli were good, but the cornbread was for sure overcooked and quite crunchy. I immediately regretted not just getting the pancakes. I'm not going to count this place out just yet. If we decide to visit in the future, I'll go for the pancakes and see if my opinion of this place changes. As of now, I'll say it's on me because I didn't order the right meal. Until we meet again Telwink Grill!!! read more

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If you want to eat well, come here. All guy cooks here and they are amazing!!! Breakfast is so good, you will want to come everyday! My mom and dad love this place, and me too! The liver and onions are amazing, and the chicken fried steak is unbelievably delicious! Come once and you will come here forever! The servers treat you better than mom herself! Don't believe me? Try it once. Best reason to come to Houston. read more

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Come on this is a Houston classic! If you are looking for an old school diner with great food, huge portions and even Greek desserts, this is your spot! Service is friendly and the atmosphere harkens back to a different time! read more

Very classic diner that is huge with a huge parking lot. The food is what's to be expected and solid. It has a huge menu with a lot of classic and Tex-Mex breakfast options. There were a lot of nonbreakfast options, but we came for the breakfast. It was packed when we got there but no wait around 9 in the morning, later in the morning there seemed to be a wait. There were quirky signs all around and definitely the diner feel. They were very attentive to refilling our coffee. The prices were good as well for the amounts of food they give. All in all a great diner experience. read more

Telwink Grill - Two Eggs, Three Golden Brown Pancakes, Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went in on a Tuesday for lunch. It was fairly busy but I was seated right away and the waitress greeted me shortly after. I ordered the Bacon and Turkey triple decker sandwich with fries. It was good overall, the bacon was crisped perfectly but the turkey was dry. The fries needed quite a bit of salt and pepper to taste. The staff was very friendly over all and it's a good spot to stop if you need a quick lunch time grab. read more

Telwink Grill - Turkey and Bacon three decker - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finally got a chance to eat here and it lived up to the hype. Long time diner still serving it up like the old days.

I used to love this place But the new owners are changing things around. New owners Don't mess with the food!!! Leave it alone. Bread has changed, COFFEE HAS CHANGED I was told the owners are also owners of Don Carlos not a Don Carlos fan at all read more

Pretty good spot for a hearty meal! Stopped by with the family. Good burgers, food service, excellent pancakes and friendly faces. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Telwink Grill - Tasty burger with all the fixings - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food the service and the ambience is great !!! Depending on the time and day it can be a long wait but the wait is worth it. Good food and amazing service... read more

Telwink Grill - The omelette along with a waffle always hits the spot. - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

A classic local diner with solid food and great service. We love diners, and having telwink so close means we come here regularly! Parking: There's a large parking lot with plenty of parking. The parking lot can be a bit rough in some areas though with dips so be aware. Seating/ambiance: The decor is very small-diner vibes. Nothing too crazy. There's tons of seating too - booths, tables (for various sized parties), and bar seating. It's good to note that there can be a long line out the door, that being said tables turn over quickly and we've never chosen to leave because of the line. Food: The food is solid diner food. There's a lot of options from breakfast to lunch. You really can't go wrong with any of it ! I believe they also have specials depending on the day I believe. My personal go to is the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes but the waffles are good too. Other things to note: The bathroom doesn't have changing tables. read more

Telwink Grill - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Telwink offers classic greasy spoon diner food at low prices. Each dish offers huge portions and flavorful bites! The restaurant is casual and offers booths and tables with a big parking lot to accomodate the various mealtime crowds. My last visit I ordered a waffle with bacon and that was about $8. The employees hustle to make sure you are well taken care of and they keep the pace of the restaurant flowing well. I like to go early to avoid any wait time. If you like classic diner food you can't go wrong here. read more

Telwink Grill - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was good! But the kitchen lost our ticket so we waited over an hour for food.. otherwise it was good!

Quick breakfast. I only had a Bacon egg and cheese sandwich. But it was so good. This place closes really early. That's an indication for me that a place is good (limited hours) I made my way here before the airport and I def will plan to make this a part of my airport routine. Greasy spoon food at its best. Will return for the pancakes, omlettes or waffles read more

No butter!! Keep this in mind if you prefer not to eat plastic "spread". There was not even butter on request and they seemed to think it was odd that I didn't want the gross spread that they called "butter". Regardless of the breakfast, it's ruined by putting nasty, fake "butter" on it. read more

Awesome food for the price, friendly staff. Great ambience. Restrooms are clean, decently spaced parking lot. read more

Telwink Grill - Waffle - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Let me just say, you definitely get your money worth. So much food for a great price. It's your typical old school diner nothing fancy. Service was good and fast. Can't complain for the price! read more

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If I could give them zero stars, I would. My server Dourney was very rude and did not get my order right twice and did not apologize but made it seem as if the error was my fault. I'd rather go to Waffle House! read more

Small town diner in H-town! Always a simple, consistent, no frills place. I have had many breakfasts here, come early to avoid weekend lines. Very diverse blue collar customers, love the quick service and prices. Daily specials I have yet to try. Crescent counter and booth or table service. Typical greasy spoon diner. Ample parking, right at the corner of Telephone Rd. & Winkler. Spanish and English spoken- no problema! read more

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Been going here for years it's recent changed owners and the menu has expanded. Door still good for a dive.

Great food, good prices and excellent service. Expect a wait on the weekends because this place is very popular but definitely worth it.

We went on a Sunday and found out. It was a brunch that was just OK with not much selection. We should've ordered from the menu which might be better. I did try a rice pudding, which was excellent. read more

Great comfort breakfast food! Old school diner seating at bar or family style seating available. Killer omelets or pancakes! Want steak&eggs or chicken fried steak no problem they got it. Vegetarian- no problem catfish is GREAT! Come try the spot that opens up before everyone else. SEating staff is great at attending to you and seating you down. Dont let the line outside get you nervous, food is worth the wait.! read more

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I was disappointed eating here. One star for large portions but the food was very bland. I doused everything with salt packets and hot sauce for some flavor. The grits were stiff, the catfish was sour, the house made biscuits were extremely doughy, dry and tasteless and the coffee tasted old and bitter. This was not a diverse crowd and the language barrier made it difficult to order, but our waitress tried her hardest to provide her best service and for that I added another star. Telwink missed the mark, I'm just not a fan. read more

Telwink Grill - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Don't expect high end fancy shmancy decor...it's like traveling back in time.....large portions...great old fashioned recipes..all options are very flavorful...waitresses have all been there quite awhile...gotta love it....since 1940....must be doing something right...!!!!!!! read more

I put in a to-go breakfast order and I didn't have to wait a long time. The food was delicious, fresh and I got a lot of food for the price. I ordered chicken fried chicken and eggs, a bacon/ sausage omelette (I added bell peppers, onions and tomatoes and cheese) and I ordered a pancake. Everything was so fresh and delicious and the person waiting on me was so friendly. I will be back. read more