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    Telwink Grill

    4.2 (377 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Good for kids

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    Burger with mushrooms. French toast. Big breakfast

    First time here! Service was fast. Food was good. VERY BUSY and everything came out good.

    Fantastic Polish Sausage togo !!!
    Michael C.

    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.

    Catfish breakfast
    Vinh N.

    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.

    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

    The Chicken Fried Chicken
    Cynthia R.

    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 ?)

    Chicken Fried Chicken
    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.

    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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    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.

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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!!!

    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.

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

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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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    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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    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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    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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