Funny how the places you pass a hundred times are the ones that finally surprise you. We'd driven by this spot more times than we can count and never stopped--until now. Glad we did. It's exactly what you want from a small-town diner when you're on the road: simple, satisfying, and unpretentious. The portions are just right--not oversized, not skimpy. Perfect when you're traveling and don't want to feel weighed down. Prices feel fair for what you get, which is increasingly rare. I ordered the chicken fried steak with fries, toast, cream gravy, and a small side salad. My wife went with a grilled cheese off the kids' menu. Nothing fancy--but that's the point. The food was solid, comforting, and hit the spot. Is this five-star, big-city dining? No. But it's not trying to be. It's a dependable, well-executed stop that delivers exactly what you need in the moment. And sometimes, that's better than five stars. read more

Great service, great food, and a nice small town feel. I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was!

We made it in time for lunch this year!! Always try to stop and support The Front Porch when we're passing through. They have the best quality food and prices ever. We ordered the meatloaf special, kids grilled cheese with tots and cheese quesadilla with fries with waters. Everything was so delicious and the staff were super pleasant. We love The Front Porch! read more

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Reasonably priced, great food, friendly staff, right on the highway. We had the Chicken Fried Steak and the Smokey Hamburger.

Wonderful breakfast. Eggs cooked to order, homemade wheat toast. Homemade sausage that was the best sausage I have had in quite awhile! Service was great, coffee was hot! Bathrooms clean! Couldn't have asked for anything else! We will return, maybe next time for lunch! read more

What a sweet gem of a find, right here in the panhandle of Texas -on the border Food was excellent! Got the biscuit with egg and sausage. Egg was cooked perfectly Service was good and timely. Ambiance was cute and sweet. Super clean and presented well. Good old fashioned homemade food. Done well read more

I was not expecting anything that good in such a tiny little town. I think the people running the restaurant might be Amish or a similar religious group? But the food is all home made & over the top good. Very reasonable prices. My husband had a huge piece of peanut butter pie, the special of the day, for $3. Homemade ranch dressing is THE BEST! read more

Excellent food excellent service excellent ambience. Great, breakfast and lunch place just great people! Great prices!

Great food and service. A bright spot on a long straight road. Home made bread and fried pies. Very clean great restrooms. We will be back.

Great food and friendly fast service! We had burgers and chicken fried steak. Both were great! Get the pie! read more

The Front Porch - Caramel pecan coconut pie! - Diners Near Me - Texline, Texas

We've make it a point to stop here on the way to Dallas/Ftworth. Menu is simple - hamburger and chicken fried steak are great. We got a chance to talk to some of the waitresses over the last few years. They are members of Mennonite families that have farms nearby. Unlike the Amish, the Mennonite are allowed run a business. The men run the farms. Other Mennonite families are spread out in W Texas. The ladies in the restaurant are very friendly. This place deserves 10 stars !! read more

This is a small restaurant in a small town with really good food and service. The seating is limited and the decor is what you'd expect. Overall a nice place to eat. read more

Fabulous homemade food, great service, and really really good prices! I had a beautiful fresh Southwest salad. My husband had the chicken fried steak which he was really happy with. Have to say their dressing, bread, jelly... all homemade and great tasting. Only because everything tasted so good did we have to order dessert... one of the best pies I've ever had and I bake a lot. Make sure you check their hours. read more

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We stopped there on our way from Pueblo to Houston, the food was very, very reasonably priced. The service slow as far as waiting on tables. You could eat off the bathroom floors so with all the good things we could overlook the speed of service. I failed to mention that the food was very good! read more

The names says it all. It is a diner where you can get a comforting meal on the road. This is not cuisine. This is road food. The exterior is simple as is the inside. It appears to be run by a friendly husband, wife and daughter. My wife had the chicken fried steak special. I ordered the hamburger all the way with fries because we were greeted with the "hamburgers sizzling on an open grill" smell when we walked in. Her chicken fried steak was very good with delicious white gravy. The accompanying mashed potatoes were fresh, homemade mashed potatoes like I make at home. The burger was very good rivaling my favorite from Salty Dawg back in Tallahassee. I would stop here any time I was passing this way. read more

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Amazing food. We ordered chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, salad, and daily special- beef stew. Everything was delicious. Homemade ranch was the best I've ever had. Restaurant and bathrooms were spotless. Service - our waitress was attentive, food served timely and with a smile. We will return again anytime we pass through Texline. Only negative- they are only open till 2!! read more

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Friendly greeting. Welcoming. Very clean cafe/diner atmosphere. We expected the food to be good and it did not disappoint. The portions are generous and the price very reasonable for day and age. We come this way often, but are rarely here at a meal time. We will definitely stop whenever we are here when they are open. read more

Very nice place staffed by friendly and pleasant Mennonite women. The restaurant is spotless - bathrooms are immaculate! Simple menu, food is well prepared. Nothing fancy just good home cooking. Well worth a visit - read more

The vibes of the entire restaurant where off. There was a bullet hole in the window to match the theme of this hole in the wall. Coffee was terrible and breakfast burrito was a disappointment. I was excited to go here by the yelp reviews but I was very disappointed. read more

Stopped here on our travels across country. Conveniently located in the middle on no where (we were so happy to finally come across somewhere to eat, we were starving) plenty of parking (RV, Trailer parking) which was very convenient for us! I had the biscuits and gravy which was very good. My husband had french toast & they offered him a local "honey syrup" (can't quite remember) and it was AMAZING! Small town vibes but good food at reasonable price! would recommend! read more

It was quaint diner atmosphere with homemade everything!!! The yeast roll was awesome. I got the hamburger steak with mash potatoes and green beans (not out of a can). Husband got the chicken fried steak with fries and said it was great!! Both kids got hamburgers and said they were great as well. Real homemade meat patties not frozen. read more

Excellent food and friendly service. Monday special, Southwest salad and homemade cherry pie a la mode were our selections. Clean and bright restaurant. Try it! You'll like it! read more

Good basic food, very clean and friendly staff. Daily special, should have tried their desert!

I don't even know what to say. This place is too dam homey, warm, and neat. I'll come back with more review shortly. Foods amazing fresh. Staff is incredibly sweet read more

The Front Porch - Diners Near Me - Texline, Texas

We were driving from Colorado Springs to Fort Worth. Our two granddaughters were hungry and we couldn't find a decent place to stop. Boy, were we glad we found this place. The kids loved it and so did we. Great food, friendly staff and clean restrooms. read more

Great place to stop in Texline. The staff is friendly and helpful. The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken were delicious and the meat was so tender you can cut it with a fork. The decor is bright and clean with a country farmhouse look. They are only open from 7:30 to 2:00 pm so time your trip well. read more

The Front Porch - Cute counter-top - Diners Near Me - Texline, Texas

We loved our breakfast at this restaurant! They provide homemade strawberry jam and it is amazing. There are teeny tiny slices of strawberries in the jam, and it is not too sweet. If you are traveling from Amarillo, wait the 120 miles and eat here at The Front Porch. Very nice staff, clean establishment and the plants add to the "home feel." If you are traveling with a camper there is also lots of room to park! read more

Good homemade breakfast. Will definitely stop in again when we are passing through. Looking forward to trying their lunch. Stop you won't be disappointed. read more

This is the second time I have eaten here. I love the fact that I am helping a community who is not well known to me when I stop here. The food is fresh and cooked to order. The staff is always sweet and ready to help. read more

The Front Porch - Diners Near Me - Texline, Texas

I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed The Front Porch. It's like a breath of fresh air after being on the road. Hamburger Steak and Burger were perfect. Tots were crispy and salad was fresh. Impeccable service topped it off. This is a must-eat on road between TX and NM. We'll be back on the trip back and hopefully more in the future. Best wishes to you! read more

This place is legit. The service was quick, the employees were friendly, the prices were reasonable, and the food tasted great. read more

The Front Porch - Front Porch on the front porch - Diners Near Me - Texline, Texas

This is a such a cute little place! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to my vegetarian diet. The food was good too!

I stopped in for a sit down lunch halfway into an 11 hour drive. The hamburger was delicious and the service was excellent. The owner came over and asked where I was from and about my travels. This place was a delight and will become a regular stop on future trips. It is in the back of a flower/gift shop. Wonderful people and great food! read more

We stopped in for lunch on our way through town and had a great experience. The service was great, the prices are reasonable and the food was excellent. We tried some of the burgers, chicken friend steak and hamburger steak. They were all really good! Be sure to save room for dessert because they have several options and they will not disappoint! We will be sure to keep this place in mind when we pass through the next time. read more

OH MY GOODNESS! Wonderful service..very clean and oh the best food! Homemade maple syrup and strawberry jelly. They have their own specialty called dutch honey- very good. We had breakfast- a standard eggs and pancake also home made biscuits and sausage grave... our tummies were full! it was great.... and the menu for lunch looked great too. It is run by a sweet Mennonite family. Very personable and attentive. A must stop for a relaxing comforting meal while traveling. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast in a road trip and enjoyed the hospitality and food. Will make this our stop every time we go through Texline.

If your looking for a home cooked meal while traveling you shouldn't miss out on stopping. Called my order in and while driving Hawaiian hamburger and BLT with homemade chocolate silk pie amazing and you can't beat the price. read more

We were passing through from south Texas and just happened upon this establishment. It was good quality and price. Service was very good.

Way back when, this was a cafe serving the town of Texline, the railroaders, and travelers. My grandmother served as a short order cook while my mom and aunts served as waitresses. Then the railroad stopped stopping and the cafe closed. I was traveling through town when I realized that the cafe has reopened under a new name. A brief visit to the gas station brought the news (gossip) that the cafe was reopened by the Mennonites of the community. The porch is new to the cafe and it's well-built with cheerful hanging baskets of pink flowers. There's space to watch the traffic passing by and a couple of picnic tables to enjoy eating outdoors. Inside the cafe, a few changes have been made. The dark paneling has been painted over. The booths are mostly the same but the tables have tablecloths now. The sweet tea was delicious and freshly made. The waitresses and cooks were all sweet Mennonite ladies. The hamburgers (I had a bacon cheeseburger while my partner had a Southwestern burger) were well-made and not frozen. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I was tempted by the fresh buttermilk pie but too full to eat anything more. The price was decent, especially since it's so difficult to get fresh vegetables in Texline. I'll be back! read more

You HAVE to stop here to eat!!!! Home cooking and delicious! Courteous, friendly staff. In all seriousness, this was a very pleasant stop for lunch. We had the beef stew. It was absolutely delicious. Its also smoke free! They are open Mon-Fri 7:30. Don't drive by this place without stopping. read more