Today was NOT a good experience at The Roost. Got there at 10:30 for breakfast. Only 2 of us. At 11:20 still no food and we're told there was a big order ahead of us so it would be awhile. Really? How hard is it to serve eggs in a timely manner?! Laid $3 on the table for our coffee and walked out. Adios Roost, we won't be back. read more

My family and I dined here yesterday for breakfast. The chocolate chip pancakes were loved by all. The tasty omelets were fluffy and no ingredients were spared. The prices are very fair given the portion size. Luckily we came right as the "right out of the oven" biscuits were pulled out. Yummy! Our server was kind and attentive. The only thing that maybe this very charming place might need is some low volume classic country in background. We'll be back for sure! read more

New little cafe in Eustace. Stopped in for breakfast, gravy is awesome, coffee is a bit weak. BF had the Bulldog lots of food, filled him up and he is a hungry man. Recently remodeled very clean , friendly service. read more

Great breakfast spot for those visiting the lakes. We came two mornings in a row. Great eggs and pancakes. The Bulldog must be experienced.

We were excited to try this place after seeing the many good reviews and passing the billboard through town. It was subpar at best. You seat yourself. Waitress took a while to acknowledge our table. Kitchen was very behind...when we finally got our breakfast it was cold, my pancakes were BURNT, the hash browns were awful, the toast wasn't even toasty, and the sausage is jimmy dean and was burnt. The staff is in complete disarray, standing in back waiting on the kitchen, getting scolded by a manager, forgetting to bring items to the table, and then rolling their eyes when more people come in. They are obviously overwhelmed and obviously lack training. Restaurant is decorated cute - but there's no music. We had high hopes but overall it wasn't a great experience. Denny's food tastes better and Denny's is trash. ‍ read more

Friendly staff. Great food, made from scratch with quality ingredients. The prices are unbelievablly low for the HUGE portion sizes.

After seeing it passing by we finally decided to stop in and give it a try! Cute and very clean inside, menu has something for everyone- home cooking vibe plus burgers etc, service was great and food came really fast. It was hot and delicious. Quite possibly the best onion rings I've ever had. We've lived down here full time for a little over a year now and have wanted to find some lunch spots that are not fast food. The Roost will stay in our list for sure! read more

ONG. My mouth is so happy. Drove over for breakfast and can't wait to come back. Hey of course we ordered too much food. Western omelette and ham and cheese omelette one with hash browns and one with grits. Grits were real and not instant with real taste and texture. Omelettes were huge. Also shared a stack of pancakes. We will be back read more

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Fantastic restaurant! The service was fabulous and super friendly. The Roost was highly recommended to us a few times from different friends. So we went for breakfast and it was way above expectations. The fried tomatoes were awesome and all us had excellent meals. This is our new favorite place at the lake. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and they cater. Love it!! read more

Came with my family and had breakfast. We loved the atmosphere and the food was pretty good.

Quaint hometown spot with truly delicious comfort food! Their fried green tomatoes are awesome!!

On my way from Dallas to Nac and couldn't decide where I wanted to eat. I saw a sign for the Roost and decided to give it a try. I always say there aren't enough small town Southern restaurants anymore, so when I come across one I tend to stop. I'm glad I did today. The plate of catfish, fries and slaw I was served was absolutely delicious. The corn meal dipped fish was hot, fluffy, and perfectly crispy. Fries were tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside with a light dusting of Cajun seasoning to delight the tastebuds. Slaw was fresh, not too sweet, and the only thing I believe could be improved upon, but then I'd be nitpicking. For desert I had the homemade banana pudding. Not homemade from the box, but actual homemade pudding from scratch. It was absolutely delightful! Staff was welcoming, seating was comfortable and the decor is impressive. Will definitely stop and eat again read more

This place is a welcome addition to the options for dining around CCL. Shelia was our server and she was fantastic. Order the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer, half order or as your side. You won't be disappointed. You can bring our own wine but call ahead to make sure they are open. Then make this cafe, your next Whistle Stop. read more

Great food, good prices, kind and attentive staff. They don't mess around here, this is the same quality as the 5 star places in Dallas we've been to. Worth a visit. Really loved the onion rings and the Mac and cheese read more

Nice country cafe, great food! Staff was nice, wait was long as it was Mother's Day, but that's to be expected. We had a nice family meal!

The food is delicious! They have great breakfast and lunch items. I had their fried chicken with gravy! So so yummy!

The Roost is the place to go for dessert and coffee in the afternoon. Great selection of cakes pies and puddings. The banana pudding is to die for. We took a piece of sawdust pie home to try. New item to us. Had never seen or heard of this before. If you cant get your sweet tooth satisfied at the Roost, you will never get it satisfied!! read more

Newly reopened joint on the square. Food was good but everything could have been hotter. Everything was warm including the coffee.

Stopped in for breakfast on way to Dallas and had a great meal. Clean restaurant with good food and prices. Nice option in small town between Athens and Dallas. read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch! I had the "bulldog" which was insanely good- my husband had the eggs, bacon and pancakes... bacon was cooked perfectly and the pancakes were light and fluffy (but huge in size!). Great service and a cute location. Come hungry! read more

The Roost Cafe - The Bulldog! Biscuits with bacon, eggs, hash browns and a chicken fried steak smothered in gravy. - Diners Near Me - Eustace, Texas

Never got anybody to so much as bring us a menu, so we took our business to Hernandez Mexican restaurant, which was excellent.

The Roost was the perfect breakfast spot! From the warm atmosphere to the excellent service...Will 1000% be going back!! You can't go wrong with the eggs benedict and the rooster eggs! Will be recommending this to anyone that will listen!! read more

Wow, what can I say. My son and I decided to go try sometime new and off the beaten path for us. We were told by a friend to go check out The Roost, so off we went. We arrived on And were greeted immediately. I can tell you that the food was more than outstanding and much better than most higher priced locations anywhere within a 20 mile radius. If you have a chance to go and you like a quaint atmosphere with great food this is a great place to go. read more

We are visiting from out of town and ate at the Roost 2 times over the weekend. After visiting a couple other establishments we realized this is the best restaurant at the Lake. The food and service was excellent both times, we loved the Rocketman pork sandwich and Chicken fried Steak. Highly recommend this place and we will be back soon. read more

I live and work in Dallas and Austin. It is worth the small detour on I35 to eat at The Roost on the commutes. It's close to Dallas and worth the trip. The food is obviously locally sourced and food is OUTSTANDING and fresh, NOT FROZEN. The owner of the establishment obviously knows what he's doing. The Menu is extensive but they cooked to order to my dietary needs. You need to check it out....NOW! read more

Been here several times before and food was good but came on Tuesday and ordered the special. Took forever to get food and when we did it was cold and not good at all. Very disappointing because my son was with us who came in from Colorado for a visit. We were passing through Eustace on our way to my dads. Will think twice about going back especially if we don't have a couple of hours for lunch. read more

Best restaurant around the lake! Interior is beautiful and clean! Staff is welcoming and the food is delicious! Loved seeing the family ownership so involved and hands-on! Couldn't help myself from tasting a little bit of everyone's meal--but the onion rings and chicken-fried steak were my favorite! Will definitely be back on my next lake visit! read more

Love our small town treasure! You are always greeted with a smile. Foods very good too.

I've been for dinner twice. Both times the staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the chicken fried steak. It is the best I've ever had! I love that they now serve warm homemade rolls with dinner. I'm so thankful this cute and yummy place is now in Eustace! read more

Came in for dinner, ordered the chicken fried steak and it was delicious. My wife ordered the BLT and she said it tasted great. Would definately come back. read more

Visited The Roost for a birthday lunch. Friendly people. Good food. Great pie. (The entire restaurant is very clean too.) If you are in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. read more