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    The Nook Restaurant

    4.4 (199 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    THE NOOK RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pancakes & South of the border omelette.
    Drew T.

    If you're looking for that homemade breakfast and actually feel like you're home (without you cooking and clean up, and actually better than you would make it), then this is home for you. Here you will find all your breakfast classics, biscuits & gravy, various omelettes, eggs however you desire them, pancakes, coffee, etc., and you'll be given great service. Bring your stretchy pants, you're gonna want to try it all.

    Laura E.

    Food was amazing and the portions and price was great . My grand daughter and I could not decide on breakfast and we decided to try something new and it was delicious plus loved the coffee

    Very good pancake but unfortunately cold cold cold butter
    Denise L.

    Not sure how we've missed this place for as long as we've been in Tomball, maybe because they close at 2p, and closed completely on Sundays. But happy we stumbled on it today.i love businesses like this, always happy to try them out and support them. Although I'm guessing they are doing as well as they want to be doing. The nook is a perfect name because it is literally a snippet of a place, 12 tables total. Very plainly decorated with big open windows looking out onto Main Street. In actuality, the perfect diner. I walked by a table that had a cinnamon roll that looked really good, even to me. I say that because I am not a big fan of sweets , but even my attention was caught. The menu was surprisingly diverse, everything from that monster cinnamon roll to breakfast tacos. I ordered bacon and eggs with a pancake. I ordered my eggs pasted but I'm pretty sure they were poached. That's okay The egg yolk was still a little runny. I definitely would have preferred it a lot runny but it's okay. Bacon was fantastic. Crispy but not burnt. Definitely how I like it. If I were to take issue with anything, it would be the one small path of frozen butter that they served with the pancake. I had to ask for more letter which I promptly got, but there was no way it was going to be melted butter. The coffee was good and plentiful overall a great experience. And I definitely recommend and we will be back

    ChrisandMichelle L.

    This was such a great local find. The dining room is small and cozy and you get a home town feeling. The service was excellent, like family is serving you. And the food was delicious. I will be back!

    Cinnamon roll
    Melissa G.

    I was in the hospital and my other half went to The Nook for breakfast. He had been one other time and said it was really good. On his second visit, he brought me a cinnamon roll and WOWZER!!! This thing is massive in size! It's also delicious! I was able to share it with a few nurses who also loved it! I can't wait to try other items on their menu! When I do, I'll be sure to update my review.

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    Dave B.

    Nice little hole in the wall cafe. A good note, if you're going, just know the hours between 8 am and 10 am you're gonna be waiting a long time. So it's good to wake up early to get to this place. There was plenty of parking, and the restrooms were very clean

    Edward R.

    10 stars! Food and service was the best. Highly recommend trying the meat lovers omelette but can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Outdoor ambiance was perfect for my wife and two small dogs.

    Biscuits and gravy.. Delicious

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    We were super hangry. The restaurant was crowded. It was small so limited sit and wait space. We didn't stay to eat.

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    Loved our breakfast and the ambience. Personnel are warm and friendly. Definitely will return

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    Love this place. Breakfast thumbs up! Quality excellent, service super friendly. Owners always there. It's my go to since I moved here.

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    Breakfast was wonderful best omelette that I've had in a long time . Great service keep the coffee coming

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    1 year ago

    The best kept secret of Tomball, Great service and great food. The best breakfast in town.

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    Great food in a small atmosphere. Service was great and the food came out quick. This spot is near the highway with plenty of parking.

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    The cinnamon rolls here are fantastic... and huge!! Loved the biscuits and gravy also. Now my favorite breakfast location.

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    Very good breakfast. Cinnamon rolls are enormous and will last a week! Great service and prices.

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