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    Telwink Grill

    4.2 (372 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Huevos ranchos with beans & scattered Hash Browns Breakfast
    Mary L.

    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

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    Justin T.

    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!

    Dominic Super Omelette Breakfast
    Lisa M.

    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.

    Chicken Fried Chicken
    Dan C.

    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!

    Tramaine B.

    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.

    Fantastic Pancakes & Turkey Sausage togo !!!
    Michael C.

    I hadn't been here in years. My first Black Friday meal of the year. I never eat breakfast stuff before afternoon, bc I never wake up with an appetite in the morning. I ordered my favorite from here yesterday before some mall shopping being 2 Large Pancakes with Turkey Sausage Links togo. Both very delicious, juicy, tender and flavorful. The pancakes tasted homemade by their batter and feel obviously. Very soft, fluffy, just the right griddled top and thickness. I brought my own sugar-free syrup since I like my pancakes almost drenched in them without all that excess sugar n calories. I also ate some bites with strawberry jam too. The turkey sausage was nicely spiced with a crunchy bite to them and honestly tastes like a pork sausage without being too greasy. They had a bit more volume and firmness to them to distinguish from pork ones due to lack of grease. However, not dried out and had that savory spiced vibe to them. I remember the chicken fried chicken being very good here when my dad would get it. I would like to order sunny side up eggs at some point here too.

    Side salad with French dressing yummy
    Mary D.

    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!

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    Wilnesa C.

    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!!!

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    Martha G.

    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.

    Two Eggs, Three Golden Brown Pancakes, Chicken Fried Steak
    Dominique N.

    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.

    Turkey and Bacon three decker
    April K.

    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.

    Tasty burger with all the fixings
    Jose G.

    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.

    The omelette along with a waffle always hits the spot.

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    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.

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

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

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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.

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

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