I would have to say that this is probably the worst patty melt that I have ever got from graford Cafe it was supposed to have extra mayonnaise extra onions it is so dry that I can barely take a bite if the toast is dry it's barely got any cheese on it the burger patty is dried out and now they're closed at 9:00 9:16 and not nobody will answer the phone and so now I'm stuck with nothing to eat tonight read more

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We read reviews and decided to give it a try while RVing at the lake. The food was delicious! We ordered the XXL onion rings which was more than two people could eat. I had a patty melt. The bread was crispy and the cheese was melty. I definitely recommend it if you like patty melts. My husband got the Southwest Burger. It was huge! read more

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Great food! Super large proportions 2 can easily share a plate! Excellent service very friendly. Service w a smile And they have the best homemade pies. U can have a slice of pie but u can't have mine read more

Always love The Graford Cafe! Service is always good and food is even more amazing. Lots of sitting and cool atmosphere. The desserts are killer. Give them a chance, they're worth the drive too! read more

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The best patty melt sandwich I've ever had! Perfectly toasted rye bread, cheesy, with a good amount of grilled onions. Sorry, no pic as I must have been too excited to eat it that I forgot to snap a pic! The onion rings are HUGE and came out extremely hot. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is the place has a strong oil or tar odor to it, and has for years. Otherwise, the food quality is always excellent! read more

The Cafe - Menu as of Sept. 2023 - American Near Me - Graford, Texas

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Stopped in for some breakfast and was pleasantly surprised at the portions! Food was great and staff were very friendly. I would highly recommend! read more

We decided to stop here on our way to Haskell from Dallas and we are so glad we did. We got out of the car and realized that they closed at 3 and it was 2:55 and they still welcomed us in. Tammy was our server and she was amazing and funny. Our food was awesome and delicious! This is definitely our go to spot now for our trips to Haskell! read more

Went for the first time in Sunday. Place was very busy, but the staff was hustling! We sat pretty quickly considering how full the place was and we were a party of 6. Service was good, food was fantastic! We were hungry so ordered appetizers and glad we did. It definitely is freshly cooked food and takes a bit. We had hushpuppies, tater tots and fried zucchini. It was all very good. Even though we were indulging with fried food, nothing felt greasy. It was all freshly made and so good. Patty melt was delicious, Chicken club sandwiches were huge. My sister got it with fried chicken, and my niece did grilled. Both said very good. My nephew had the popcorn shrimp basket which he enjoyed very much. Staff brought out food as soon as it was done, and kept the drinks filled. Very impressed, and worth the drive! And it's fun inside, lots to look at one the walls while you wait. Everything a diner should be! read more

Stopped in for breakfast on way out of town. Service was very good and food was great. Definitely won't leave hungry. Portions were huge. If you're in the area this the place..... read more

This is the best place to eat in all of Palo Pinto County. Food is exceptional, staff courteous and friendly! Deserts are most certainly a reason to visit on their own. If your out at Possum Kingdom this is a must stop. read more

I just felt the need to remind you how good the chicken fry is at The Cafe. Mike and I were In Mineral Wells to get some Crazy Water. He said it's chicken fry time. A quick look at Yelp showed me that Graford was closer than Stephenville, 2 of my favorite chicken fry's. Off we went. Now, Mike is easily the pickiest eater I know. Very seldom have I seen him satisfied. He said it was a very good chicken fry, but the batter was a little too thick. See, never satisfied! We both took home leftovers, and I got a slice of German chocolate cake and a slice of strawberry cream pie to go. He took German chocolate and coconut cream. If your ever at Possum Kingdom lake, it's a short drive to The Cafe. Do it! read more

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Service is always good. We tried fried seafood, catfish and shrimp. Both were terrific along with beautiful homemade french fries. Didn't try dessert but looked good. Maybe next time. read more

Bring your appetite, portions are large and tasty. Chicken fry, burgers, doesn't really matter what you order it will be good!

absolutely the worst waited an hour and a half for our food was not checked on once by our waitress during this time just had to sit and wait. Wanted to talk to a manager was told that no one was able to talk to me. claim they were too busy to talk to their customers. I live in the area and will never come back to this place ever. read more

The quality of food here is outstanding. This food is made from scratch with tons of flavor and love. It's also priced right. I've been coming here for several years and the staff has been consistent which tells me they are well taken care of and they provide excellent (but not overbearing) service. The place is set up as a typical country cafe with fun decor. I can't recommend this place enough. Highlights include their chicken quesadillas, hamburgers and their pancakes. So good! read more

Amazing! We've been here several times when in town playing baseball. The service is great, but the food! It's home cooking! We went yesterday and all three got the lunch special. read more

In Graford, this is a very busy cafe. It is well known to locals and Possum Kingdom Lake visitors. The food is great and plentiful. Their sweet tea is so very good! They have daily lunch specials that are well worth the price, and the wait! read more

Why I have never been here after owning a place at PK for almost 5 years I do not know-major mistake on my part. Great hot breakfast and am definitely going back real soon to try a burger or Chicken Fried Steak. Big portions. Mainly locals and people from the lake. It can get crowded, especially weekend breakfast. Our server was really busy but did a great job. Definitely recommend. About a 20-minute drive from the east side of the lake, well worth it read more

Good portions, friendly service. Great place to take your time and enjoy the food. First time visiting.

good old comfort food the Texas way! Always friendly, clean and comfortable. We eat there weekly.

Best breakfast !! Haven't tried lunch or dinner. But if it's anything like breakfast you won't be disappointed!!

The Food is good and Resumly priced. Large portions. Great people! I highly recommend this Cafe. read more

I have been going to the cafe for years, I have never had a bad meal . If you get pancakes, you better only get 1 because they are huge and you more than likely can't finish it . The staff is amazing and most of them have been there for years. They always have homemade desserts, they have daily specials. Definitely check them out if you are in the area. Quaint restaurant. read more

It is not eye catching for sure! But the food is honest and good . The service is great they keep your coffee cup full There is plenty of room to sit. They try to get just want you want I like their breakfast the best read more

Great food at reasonable prices. Fast and friendly service. This is a gem. Don't pass it by!

Omg. We had a large group- they handled it beautifully. I had the chicken fried steak and I had a blackberry tea - HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOTH!!! Will def be back read more

This place is NOT good! I've eaten here twice and both were bad. Think of a truck stop and thats basically what you'll find here. Restaurant is dirty and staff is rude. The food is pretty much a fried food lovers paradise, it was difficult to find anything remotely healthy on the menu. Im sure the only reason they stay in business is because there is no competition around. The staff mentioned that the owner is also the cook and was off on fourth of July weekend, that tells me they don't value thier staff if they left them short handed when they KNEW it was going to be busy! I'll save myself time and calories by never stepping foot back here. We literally had a 2 hour wait for lunch AFTER being seated and ordering for a table of 6, thats absolutely absurd! read more

Always stop on the way to the lake. Great breakfast and burgers. The cold sandwiches to go are a go-to for the drive back to Fort Worth.

The food was absolutely amazing. Service was too notch. Will definitely be going back.

In a small town, most restaurants are hit or miss. I've found that this restaurant is a huge hit among everyone ive brought there! They serve a variety of foods, and the staff are always super polite and check on the guests constantly - filling up waters, checking on the enjoyment of food, etc. - without being too obnoxious. There's food for everyone here, one of the many reasons that it's always crowded. I 100% recommend for groups big and small! read more

First impression is that this cafe smells like tar. Second impression is that so far we have sat far we have sat for 45 minutes with no food. Waitress said they had a big to go order before ours but so far I don't have a lot of hope. We had heard very good verbal reviews and as we spent the day at the lake we thought this would be a great place to try. Now to taste! Will get back to you. As you can see they serve a lot of food for the money, and it tasted good except the beans were cold. Will probably try it again sometime. Who knows? Tried again! So many people recommended to try it again. It was delicious! Still smelled the tar, and the air conditioner found gave been cooler. But the food was wonderful. They really could serve less. read more

This place is amazing! The best chicken & waffles around! They give you a ton of food and everything I've eaten there is delicious!

Yum! Quick and friendly service even though the place was packed on a Sunday during lunch. The chicken fried steak was perfect! And I am something of a CFS snob. The dinner portion was plenty for us to split. And it was VERY affordably priced. I can see why the place is so busy! read more

Totally excellent food, very reasonable prices and quick friendly service. Biscuits, sausage and gravy is the best I've ever had. Their ham steak is so tasty and a huge portion. Their menu is large snd has some great selections. Highly recommend this place. read more

I know good food and this place is GOOD. I've been coming here for several years now as an out-of-towner from the DFW area. This restaurant has always been good but it just got better with their expanded menu. Their new quesadilla is the best I've ever had. So much cheesy goodness - I can't even! There is something for everyone here. My dad enjoys the catfish and my husband enjoys their burgers. They also do a solid breakfast. It looks like they serve beer now too. Service is quick and your food comes out fresh and hot. Don't miss The Cafè in Graford! read more

I went here for lunch with my family and it was wonderful. If you are looking for a nice, wholesome meal then this is the place. I had a chicken quesadilla with mushrooms and onions and a side of coleslaw and corn nuggets! Everything here was great! Highly recommend! I will definitely be back when I am in town again! read more

I had the Reuben sandwich and my son had the jalapeno cheddar burger. Both were fantastic. It is definitely a cafe with a variety of sandwich and entree choices. Like other posts, the smell is horrible, almost unbearable actually. My husband said it smells like dirty diesel fuel. If the weather would have been nicer, we would have eaten outside in their covered dining area. The service was fine. The prices are on point. Quite a selection of sweats too... ice cream, candy, cookies, pies, and cakes. Definitely recommend the food. If you can tolerate the smell, dine in, if not, get it to go or eat outside. read more

The Cafe - Grilled Reuben. Very large sandwich! - American Near Me - Graford, Texas

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This place is hit or miss depending on who is cooking that day. Some days the food is excellent and other days the food is so greasy that you can't eat any of it. This has been the case for the past few years. You would think that if you ordered the same thing 2 days in a role you would get the same quality food but that is not the case. read more

If you ever find yourself in Graford and you're hungry, then this is the place to eat. Friendly people, good food, and large portions of American diner fare. I had the catfish and shrimp. It was excellent. My friends had the chicken fried chicken and a burger and that was excellent, too. I recommend sharing an order of fried zucchini as an appetizer. Best ever. Fresh cut French fries, too. Good stuff and they have ice cream! Lots of things on the menu. Edit: Some have said the place smells like tar. I didn't notice it on my first couple visits, but last time I did. They really should do something about that. And last time I was there, the service was pretty slow and the employees seemed more interested in talking loud and yelling across the restaurant than doing their job. I'll still be back because the food is great, but my last visit wasn't up to par. read more

HUGE portion of chicken fried steak w mashed potatoes/gravy and green beans! Highly recommend... Blackened catfish also very delicious. read more