Came here on a Sunday at 9am and we were the first and only ones until about 930 which was really nice. Everyone was super friendly and they had a wide variety of foods for breakfast. We got a quiche, the Blue Bayou, the Millennial Falcon, and two different coffees. Obviously the important thing is parking which was easy on a Sunday morning because really where is everybody in central Texas at that time during the week? Place was HUGE but comfortable at the same time. They had a corner with games and toys for families and kids. The spice section had delicious flavored sugars that we didn't get because our four year old was ready to go. Breakfast was the perfect size. Sometimes you expect a really large portion then feel disgusting but the amount they gave was just right. They all came with a side of fruit and yogurt. Coffee was a little sweet and less coffee than flavor but that's okay because we were expecting that. The German chocolate coffee drink is the way to go. Overall a good experience. read more

The Tilted Windmill - Quiche - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Breakfast only on Sunday. Nice selection of tea and other drinks. The restaurant was empty during what should have been a lunch rush. Waited a few minutes for a drink order that never happened and left. I will try again later... read more

The attitude of the staff was comparable to a roll of rusty old barbed wire. The coffee and tea we ordered wasn't bad but the five of us didn't see a smile from any of the staff the whole time we were there and there were 5-6 other groups present. When one of us asked for a couple of to-go cups the redheaded lady actually rolled her eyes. We all have bad days but the whole wait staff seemed angry. I have two redheaded grown kids so I know "attitude" when I see it, but you can't pick your kids, and I can choose to never to visit this establish again. I apologize, as I never leave this rough of review, but something needs to change with this group of employees read more

Food was okay, definitely not worth the experience. Really rude girl bringing out food, not using their OWN table markers. She came out just shouting the orders so no one was taking it, because we are all reluctant to get someone else's food...she handed us the food because she thought it sounded it could be ours. We told her what we ordered and she still gave it to us. The COOK comes out and is mad that WE ate the food brought to us and aggressively states "I wish people wouldn't eat other peoples orders" and my wife replied "we checked with our server to make sure!" And he still stomped off. Very inappropriate. They did give us our food to go, because we were both very uncomfortable. I appreciate them doing that. read more

The staff has always been so nice here. They have an amazing selection of tease. The coffee is good including espresso. And if you can get there early enough for their food menu, they have a great version of eggs Benedict. I forget what they call it but it's pretty tasty. There's also books and board games all around for you to play or read. The setting or ambience is basically like a small town library/old soda shop. read more

We almost didn't choose this restaurant bc they don't serve cocktails. So glad we came anyway! I chose the regular coffee but the variety is amazing. I ordered the spinach feta quiche. The smell of mine is making my mouth water. So delicious! You order at the counter and they bring it to you. Very friendly! Cute decor, sat by the windows. read more

The Tilted Windmill - Spinach quiche - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Solid place! The ambiance is super quirky but chill and laid back. Stopped in over the weekend and had the opportunity to talk to one of the owners and their backstory is really something. The cold brew was also very good! I tried the chocolate peppermint and my husband had the strawberry vanilla (I can't remember the name) and then we had a regular cold brew refill. We ordered a few breakfast items. For $11.50, per item, you can't beat it. I stepped out of my comfort zone and had the blue bayou, husband had the eggs Quixote and then we also tried the spinach quiche. All were a great portion size and very good. I wasn't leaving without trying the tea. The tea selection is out of this world. I could have stayed here the entire day trying all of them out. I ended up selecting one of the specials, the pineapple, which was a mix of pineapple, apple and pear. It was refreshing and not too sweet - as the owner said, "it won't be McDonalds sweet". I could have stayed here all day reading a book and drinking tea. If you are in town or passing through, I highly recommend stopping in. read more

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Service is snarky and unwelcoming. Many menu items not available. Once food arrives after a 20 minute wait, it was quite tasty. read more

We awoke this morning wanting a great cup of coffee and a breakfast adventure. We'd seen TTW while walking around downtown Brenham and decided to check it out today. It is a wonderful restored property and the woodwork and other decorating choices make it very welcoming and warm. We were greeted by a young lady who showed us the ropes when we told her we were first-timers. In short order, she had our order placed and we took a seat beneath a fantastic stained-glass fixture/ornament overhead. She had the Blue Bayou (French Toast with honey, Brie, and a subtle blueberry sauce. I had the Bubble Waffles (think inverted waffles: instead of indentions in the waffle, there are bubbles). We shared a side of bacon. And of course coffee! We drink it black and there's no hiding bad coffee that way. This was delicious! By the way, their beverage menu has over four pages of teas, and one page of coffees. The food was out quickly. It was fresh and as interesting as the menu suggested. The self-serve coffee was delicious and complemented the food. I included some photos of the area we were in. I didn't photograph it, but they have an extensive set of board games in a little nook to the side. Several locals came in just to sit and sip while laptopping or reading or playing a board game. A very nice experience due the friendly server, the delicious food, and the tasty coffee. The Tilted Windmill is on our list of places to return next year! read more

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Charming, coffee and breakfast place. We had the waffles and french toast, sausage was very good. Open historic building and games available. read more

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Came here for the 1st time today and they're not serving any more food as they're backed up at only 10:45 a.m.! Terrible 1st impression!

Expansive, tea, and coffee selection. Tasty breakfast. Quaint vibes. Board game shelf.

Great coffee, limited but good menu. We were there for breakfast, was a bit busy. From what we saw others ordering do not think you can go wrong with any of the menu item. As a plus they have a seating area without being at a table to relax and enjoy a good coffee and conversation with friends and others. Recommend stopping by and checking them out. Even if they are busy the line moves fast. read more

I'm not sure how this place has so many good reviews. The staff was UNFRIENDLY at best. They were also rude to the people in front of me. They sold me a cup of milk with spiced syrup and called it a chai tea. The girl working there explained a couple times they make the spiced syrup there. That doesn't change the fact that it isn't tea. Huge waste of money and time!!!!! read more

The food was amazing, we had one of their quiches. They allowed to bring champagne in lt was birthday brunch. Staff was exceptional. read more

The Tilted Windmill - The Birthday Queen. - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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Interesting little place. Odd menu but all in all it's found a niche in the old part of town. The French toast was good and the coffee is made to order. Literally. You just have to go see for yourself. Take a walk around while in the area, it's like stepping back in time. read more

The perfect breakfast! Not too much and not too light. I posted two photos because just looking at a sandwich on a plate did not just this place justice. Once I cut the sandwich in half, then you see the perfectly good egg with just a drizzle of yolk over the spread of Avocado and bacon. Topped with parmigiana cheese and presented with a side of Greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Such a treat! A great way to start the day! read more

The Tilted Windmill - Absolutely the Best breakfast sandwich! - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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This place is super cute and has cool relaxing vibes. I love the mix of books, stained glass and variety of seating options. Their selection of hand crafted teas was extensive displayed so well. The service was great. I had peach stuffed French toast which was excellent. read more

The Tilted Windmill - Peach stuffed French toast, yogurt, smoked bacon. - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

The environment is restful and calm. Welcoming. This place offers an intense variety of teas and coffees. Very impressive. The water is chilled and filtered. Excellent. Now the food... The 10-12 choices for lunch on the menu for a unit price sound great. And the food pretty well meets expectations. My club sandwich was excellent. My wife's grilled cheese was good cheeses on plain Texas toast. The menu mentioned spring mix with balsamic for all lunches but our soups listed apparently nixed the salad. Soups were simple but okay. My cheese soup was very salty. I think it was basically velveeta with milk. The posted menu in the window listed a bakery item with all lunches. When I inquired, I was told that stopped a few months ago. ! The staff was attentive at least. Order at a counter. No table service. read more

Always friendly staff willing to offer up their advice on a great mug of tea from there overwhelmingly large offering the food we had was excellent and I love the old school renovated look of the place would go here again and the coffee is also read more

Had some extra time, so I stopped by this little hidden gem. The staff went above and beyond in customer service. They were absolutely delightful and I didn't feel in a rush. The breakfast was delicious!! Hot and very tasty. Ordering coffee was my favorite. I simply told the guy how I liked my coffee and he created something new! Tasted way better than my average normal day coffee. I would definitely stop by again. read more

We were looking for a traditional breakfast place in Brenham. This is not it. It is understaffed. You have to go to the bar to order your food. No table service. There was one person who took your order, settled your bill, made your coffee/ breakfast drink, and pointed you to all other items (cutlery, napkins, salt &pepper, straws, etc) for you to handle yourself. You could not get a coffee refill on your own. You must re-order and pay for refills. The lady behind the bar was working hard, but she needed help. The only other visible employee was a teenager who brought food to your table. The food was so so and prices seem high for what you get. Not sure what to say about the ambience, so I'll call it "eclectic". I will look for other options in the future. read more

I want to preface this with I rarely post a bad review because unforeseen things do happen. We waited 45 minutes for a pretty simple breakfast which was only part of the problem. The staff was disinterested and rude. They were more interested in watching Mulan than helping anyone. When we asked about our food after 35 minutes, we were told they had to make fresh hollandaise. Then someone from the kitchen walked by and made a snarky remark about hollandaise taking time. They don't use a powdered mix. I know how to make hollandaise, and it doesn't take 45 minutes. The food finally came, and it was pretty good. The chef came out and apologized and explained again about the hollandaise. He gave us pumpkin bread to go which my husband will enjoy. I'm gluten free, but I appreciate the gesture. read more

The Tilted Windmill - Coyote breakfast item. - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

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I absolutely love this place! The ambience is cozy and vintage. Most of all the sweets are delicious. Try the scones! I ordered a pumpkin cheesecake for Christmas and it was amazing! They have a huge variety of tea serve in huge cups. I have not tried breakfast yet, but that is next on my list! Wonderful service! read more

Don't waste $30 on lunch for two here! We decided to try The Tilted Windmill for lunch. After waiting 5 minutes to place our orders - two Doc Hollidays, we waited another 10 minutes and were served "toasted cheese" sandwiches and tomato soup. The sandwiches were actually brown on one side of the bread and the other sides of the bread were buttered. We sent the sandwiches back and after another 7 minutes, the sandwiches were returned-looking the same. The "chef" mansplained that the bread was toasted, it just wasn't brown. read more

Great selection of teas! This was a cute tea and spice room. Unfortunately they didn't have many breakfast items on Tuesdays but we did enjoy our tea and coffee. read more

The Tilted Windmill - a display of jars of tea - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

Super tasty food, especially the maple Sugar bacon and the cheddar and bacon quiche. Lovely little outdoor patio with lots of shade in a breezeway on the back side of building. Highly recommend, would eat here again! read more

The Tilted Windmill - Outdoor seating is covered and breezy - Cafes Near Me - Brenham, Texas

This place is a great quant place with fantastic food and coffee. I would recommend the Tilted windmill to everyone. read more

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Rude customer service by the older gentleman bringing food. He yelled at us for not telling him it was another tables order when he just mumbled the name of the food and quickly put the food on the table. Food was mediocre. I will not be going back! read more

AMAZING BARISTA! she's so sweet & her coffee is better than anywhere in town. such a cute little spot & with an amazing menu!

We came to the art fest in brenham. We were enjoying a few minutes in the shade in this sweet little alley. My MIL lives in Brenham and we are always looking for local places for breakfast and such. We saw this cool sign that said "eclectic cafe". I was entranced! On yelp, they only had 2 pics of the menu, and it was breakfast. I wanted to know what else they had. I I saw on yelp that they closed in 6 minutes. I told my friends i would be right back. The entrance was right by where we were sitting. I opened the door (very carefully as there is a note asking you to) and stepped in the door. Three employees were standing there. A girl yells at me and says we are closed! I said I understand and i am not ordering anything but wanted to know if i could get a quick pic of their menu. This girl huffed at me. I mean she bared her teeth and huffed at me! This male employee told her, hey, she just wanted a pic of the menu, but that just made her huff even more! They still had 4 minutes before their listed closing time. HUFFED at me! Eclectic my &^%÷. Rude. Will not support and do not recommend. This girls momma needs to spend a little time teaching her about simple manners. We probably would have been champions of this little place, but they will never get a dime from me. What an embarrassment. read more

we started going out here when we lived out in brenham, great tea & coffee! a lot of choices when it comes to tea you can pick which loose leaf you'd like (they have multiple different types) & they will brew it right there. any time we travel back to brenham this is our go to stop. read more

Located in a unique historic building in charming downtown Brenham, Tilted Windmill must have been a saloon way back when with that imposing hardwood bar, which provides an interesting backdrop for an appealing eatery. Our group had lunch and were impressed with the sandwiches we were served: chicken salad, full monte cristo, and blue bayou monte cristo, served on french toast. Each came with fresh mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and a perfect balsamic dressing. While we all chose water for our drinks, there's an amazing variety of loose leaf teas, coffee, and other drinks (so this review does not do that part of the cafe justice). The service was warm and helpful and had us feeling we will make this a regular place to meet. A suggestion about parking would be to take advantage of the lot half a block away on Commerce Street since street parking is limited. read more

A must stop for me on every visit to Brenham! Disclaimer: I have not had any food here; I go for the tea and coffee! There is a wall of tea with so many different flavor and caffeine level options you are sure to find something (I love the Siam Chai). They also roast and blend their own coffee AND have a nice dried spice collection. It is a small business with a smaller staff and they get very busy sometimes. Be kind and patient and you will get the same it return. Looking forward to my next visit to the area so I can try another new custom blend! Thank you for your dedication to the craft. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant. Went there for lunch and tried the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup combo. It's tough to mess up something so basic. The experience left me sorely disappointed. Prices are high, food quality is meh, portions are small, service is slow, and ambiance is just okay. Much better options are available nearby such as It Must Be Heaven, Yumm!, and Danny's. Further afield, I would much rather go to Pizzaiolo's or Andrea's Taco Shop. I won't be back. read more

My mom and I stopped by at an odd time (2pm) for lunch, and we were so happy that we did! I had the grilled cheese and soup (delicious) and my mom ordered the chicken salad sandwich. They were out of chicken salad, but Ellie (the owner) was kind enough to make a fresh batch for my mom's sandwich. Mom is a bit of a chicken salad snob, and she LOVED it! The portions are not huge, but we both were satisfied after eating lunch. I did get the turtle brownie for dessert (decadently rich), and I managed to find room to eat the whole thing. The atmosphere was welcoming and unpretentious, and I will definitely be returning to eat again. read more

Breakfast December 2023. Hidden gem in downtown Brenham. Not jammed up with people to our surprise because the coffee drinks and food were outstanding. We had the sausage biscuits and gravy, the millennial falcon and eggs quixote. All worth a repeat visit. Ambiance quirky and on point for menu and atmosphere! read more

BLUF: Awesome and interesting teas and great coffee selections. Friendly staff and a small business that we will be very glad to support. My wife and I were in town overnight, so we tried this place twice. The first time, we tried three of their teas. A Mojito (hibiscus and mint), a Keylime Pie (lime and I'm not sure what else), and a chai tea with cocoa nibs (I don't remember the name). The first two we drank iced, and because we're not barbarians, the chai was hot. All three were incredibly good and worth the visit. The two iced teas were refreshing and had really fun flavor profiles that my wife and I enjoyed exploring as we traded teas back and forth. We shared the chai as we walked around downtown, and it too was of superb quality. The next morning, we picked up three coffees before leaving town. My wife enjoyed her latte, which I believe was a toasted marshmallow, but she especially liked the dark chocolate mocha, which I also found really impressive. We left with a drip that I wasn't quite as excited about, but I think it was a lighter roast than I prefer and I'm not a fan of the fruiter notes in my coffee. I'm more of a medium or medium-dark guy, so I think it was more me than the coffee. This place has a really cool vibe and the staff are really friendly. We stopped after a recommendation from another local on the way there and are very glad we did. Would strongly recommend for tea and coffee lovers. read more

An older gentleman approached our table about our order and was not thorough in his communication and had a very rude tone. When I asked for clarity, he snapped back with "let me break it down for you..." Our group left immediately due to his rudeness. I will never be back. read more

Had the philly cheese steak like sandwich, NEVER AGAIN ! Ate a quarter of it and left . Nce ambiance though .