We were passing through Bonham, so I jumped on yelp to find something good to eat & came across…read morethis place. Although they didn't have a bunch of reviews, the ones they did have were good - so we decided to give them a try. Walked in around noon on a Friday to an empty restaurant, that's usually not a good sign. Our server looked like she'd just rolled out of bed but at least she was there I suppose. There was also a young school aged girl sitting in a booth who was semi watching a little toddler (employees children I assume)? We had to listen to Miss Rachel sing Old McDonald & the toddler running around being loud. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. They had good tea, I will give them that. It's a nice place, it was clean & conveniently located downtown near other businesses - which is why I couldn't understand why they weren't busy. I guess the locals might know something I don't. We were the only ones there the entire time. I know good help is hard to find these days, so you may have to settle for what you can get, but your employees can also make or break you as well. First impressions are everything, and although we were just passing through, I don't think I'd go back.

Finally! Bonham got a good place to eat breakfast!…read more I ordered the Texas Classic breakfast and opted for bacon and biscuit with it. The bacon is a good, quality bacon and was cooked to perfection. The hash browns were cooked exactly how I like them...crispy. my eggs were cooked exactly like I ordered them. Now let's talk about that biscuit. Yes, it is worthy of its own paragraph. It is homemade, and so delicious. Yum! Hubs ordered the ham and cheese omelet with a side of fruit (he's on some new diet kick). He said it was very flavorful with lots of cheese. His fruit was very fresh. As an after thought, I ordered the sourdough toast just to try it. So good! So buttery. It is hard to choose between the toast and biscuit. Both are winners. I cannot wait to come back here for lunch or dinner! I glanced at their menu, and their prices are super reasonable. The service was super friendly and attentive. I am a suckered for rustic café decor, and this one is very charming. They have a really cool painting. I took a photo. Another after thought...hubs saw pumpkin lattes, so he ordered one to go. I am not usually a latte person, but I am an "everything pumpkin" person. Well, now I may become a latte person, too. Excellent!

Once I realize this Taxco was the same as their other locations, I couldn't wait to order! I used…read moretheir online app and placed the order. It went as smooth as can be. The tacos were delicious. I can't wait to go back and order more!

Saw a post on FB about 1836 Cafe, so my DIL & I decided on a breakfast roadtrip... what a wonderful…read moredecision. 1836 Cafe is everything you imagine if the words "hole in a wall greasy spoon" are used. Small interior offering 4 tables and a line up of bar stools. The kitchen and pantry are fully exposed. We were greeted by a gent opening the door for us and friendly hellos! The menu provides a wide selection of country fair with twists on cosmopolitan selections (the country bennie is a must). No pre-cut fries on site,! Everything looked and tastes freshly prepared. Will definitely make the trek again!

1836 Café in Bells, TX is a true hidden gem and worth every stop. From the moment I walked up to…read morethe door, the smell alone let me know I was in for something special. Inside, the atmosphere is small-town comfort at its best -- casual, welcoming, and the kind of place that instantly makes you feel at home. I ordered the Chicken Bennie, and it was absolutely outstanding. A homemade biscuit served as the base, soft and fluffy on the inside with just the right touch of crisp on the outside. On top of that came perfectly fried chicken tenders, a runny egg that tied everything together, and a generous pour of rich, savory sausage gravy. It all came with a side of crispy fried potatoes that were cooked just right -- golden and flavorful without being greasy. Every bite was pure comfort food perfection. The coffee was smooth and satisfying, the kind that pairs perfectly with a hearty breakfast. Service was excellent as well -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell the staff really cares about their customers and their food. Overall, 1836 Café is exactly what you hope to find in a small-town spot: great food, great people, and an atmosphere that keeps you wanting to come back. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend it to anyone passing through or nearby.

i'm at my best when I'm lost. Not much to say for myself maybe but so what, that's when I find…read moreplaces like the Reddy House. It's in such a tricky location you're unlikely to get there unless you already know the food is worth it. Wandering around without a destination is an adventure most people don't do, much less enjoy. getting lost can be expensive, its magical moment: "where the hell are we?" is like what's the point of that? instead we all have cell phones telling us, as well as our great overseers in the cloud, exactly where we are were and have been, at every moment in our lives. when the mood is on to "take the long way home" as the jj cale song goes, first thing is turn off your cell phone and put the roadmap away. otherwise it's impossible to truly lose yourself on your way nowhere, which is exactly where i was amind to go this recent evening. i mean if all roads lead to roam (sorry) just follow one and you're on your way. so it was in just that frame of mind that i decided to accompany some random guy in a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer as he turned down some side road headed away from the rest of the evening traffic. i may not know what to do with myself but this guy certainly seemed to have a plan. so i followed him for at least 30 minutes, each turn leading to ever smaller, more obscure side roads. finally, the last turn he made was onto a gravel road leading to his ranch. that's when i began to wonder where the hell i was, and things began to get interesting. it's hard to explain the "why" of this. maybe you've reached the stage i find myself in now: a kind of homeless affluence. it comes from having thrown away too many things places people before realizing some were mine to keep. instead of learning from losing i simply expected others would be along any minute now. young people can afford to be so cavalier, which is why i always warn any who will listen, aka not my own kids, that it's unwise to take being young personally. you'll get your turn at the alternative soon enough. one thing you can count on if you're able to stay lost long enough is happening on the unexpected. i guess that's by definition since you didn't know where you were going in the first place. you go someplace because you're going there, but you get someplace only because you got there. old saying goes "wherever you go, there you are". question at this point for me was where "there" was. i had been driving along miles of texas backroads with tall weeds beyond the white lines defining the blacktop edges. no guardrails, the roadsigns had numbers like county road 374 1/2. in a weak moment i turned on the cell: no signal. i was lost, and happy. even if included on a large foldout map these roads would have been very tiny, like a bloodvein in your eye. the one i was on went through small hamlets with no apparent names, just houses with the usual texas stuff in the yards, boats on trailers, old tires stacked up, broken lawn furniture etc etc. texans are loathe to throw anything away. fortunately i had for company the reassuring music of that finest of all dirtpoor dustbowl musicians who came from around here, jj cale. to get to the state of mind you need to avoid agoraphobic panic at times like this, listen to jj cale, it always seems like nighttime, hey no worries. i'm anyway comfortable under such circumstances; better minds might need more certainty about things, to avoid the edge. I on the other hand went over that edge some time ago. eventually the backroad i'd been on came to a much larger highway, two lanes with dividers, guardrails, highway signs, etc. the magic was over as witnessed by the hurried string of cars and trucks that were making it difficult for me to join them. i turned onto the road, up ahead i saw what i had been meant to find since i started this trip: The Reddy House. actually not a house at all, more like a driveway leading to a small red shack about 100 feet off the highway. it's really quite easy to disregard if you're intent on getting somewhere fast, in which case you'll miss it completely. your loss. the proprietor is Ricardo, a fine middleage gentleman who keeps this roadside taqueria going all by himself, from breakfast until early evening. I went for a carnitas burrito, which was nothing at all like the huge carb-stuffed footballs we get in california. it was more like a large folded soft taco filled with delicious twice-cooked pork, rice, beans and a bit of lettuce. red sauce is killer. otherwise i needn't say more about the food as everyone else has agreed it is exceptional. if you're on this road and you see Ricardo's bright red cheerful little place off to the side, i highly recommend you turn in, have a chat, order something and it will be good. if you have time to be kind to yourself, have a seat, enjoy your meal and ignore the madding traffic whizzing by. Let the simple dignity of Ricardo's chickens keep you company.

This is a great little hidden gem in Trenton, Texas. Its located right off the side of the highway…read more My son and I love to stop by and get breakfast burritos when we are out in this area. They are best! Just like grandma use to make. All fresh ingredients and so tasty. We get extra to take home. They reheat well later for a nice meal. If your in the area or just want to take a nice country drive. This is the place to stop by and try. You won't be disappointed. They also have other lunch and snack choices. There's a little something to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Cute breakfast and lunch place that we happened to stop at on a recent road trip…read more All of the food we ordered was so delicious and the quality totally blew us away. The menu is HUGE and has so many options for pretty much everyone's tastes. The waitresses were so nice and friendly and we really enjoyed our visit.

Chicken Fried Steak is very disappointing. Pounded paper thin ands it's soup tough you can't eat it.read more

We were happily surprised to find this charming restaurant for a late breakfast after a doctor…read moreappointment! The service was excellent as we enjoyed the bright and upbeat surroundings. The menu was just different enough to be interesting, and the food was good. The reason for the "4 rating" was a sticky syrup pitcher handle and a faint taste of griddle in the otherwise delicious food. We plan to eat here again!

This is the best kept secret in Sherman. I don't see how IHOP is still in business. My son and I…read morestopped in for breakfast, and it far exceeded expectations. We both ordered the Chorizo Eggs Benedict. When it arrived, my son looked at it and simply said, "WOW!" The ingredients were so fresh, and the portion sizes were enormous. I could only eat about half of mine. My son had coffee, and he said it was really good. I had sweet tea, and it was fresh. The staff is so nice and welcoming. They don't treat you like you are interrupting their day. Perfect customer service! The workers seem really happy to be there. The atmosphere is very light and open, and most importantly...clean! My son used the men's room and said it was very clean. This place is a little hard to find...don't trust your car's navigation. It is nestled in the strip to the side of the Academy parking lot, beside Cowboy Chicken.

Staff is super friendly and their chicken salad is delicious!! Love their homemade crackers too…read more Bonus is they have gifts in the store for last minute shopping needs.

Food was very tasty. Atmosphere was very casual. Hard to find. Staff super nice. Plastic plates and…read morecutlery.

10/10 food and service ! Amber was AMAZING! Food was DELICIOUS very nice, clean and welcoming.read more

I am so happy that I found the Magnolia Cafe in Durant, Oklahoma! This is the best run cafe I have…read morebeen to in a long time! The manager, Chris stays right up front and is a real hands on style manager. He makes sure that the customers are well taken care of by the wait staff( who are all friendly and knowledgeable as well as hard working). The decor is attractive and spotlessly maintained. The kitchen staff gets the food out very promptly and the bacon, eggs, potatoes, biscuits and gravy were all cooked and seasoned to perfection! Everything was so good that I drove through a flooding deluge of rain and lightning to eat there the next morning! Chris remembered me(after only one visit) and greeted me by name! I will definitely be eating here on every trip I make to Durant!

If you ever find yourself passing through this little Mapdot town, do yourself a favor and stop at…read moreThe Pig & Whistle Cafe. It's the kind of place that instantly feels cozy--friendly staff, oldies music floating in the background (at the perfect volume, mind you), and an easygoing vibe that makes you want to linger a bit longer over your coffee. We rolled in for a late breakfast, so it wasn't crowded, which made it all the more relaxing. I went with the ham and cheese croissant--flaky, buttery, and honestly bigger than my appetite could handle. My husband went all in with the biscuits and gravy, eggs, and hash browns. He got the jalapeño biscuits with sausage gravy, and wow. Fluffy, flavorful, and generously portioned--the kind of meal that makes you rethink whether you should skip lunch (spoiler: you won't need it). The Pig & Whistle may be small, but it delivers big on charm and flavor. Don't sleep on this little gem--you'll leave with a full belly and a smile.

We always love coming here. Comfortable environment, great service and great breakfastread more

Just passing through and Yelp lead up to Stay Grounded for a quick bite…read more We found parking on the street luckily close by since it was raining. They have a great patio that would have been nice to enjoy. Our server was friendly and attentive, even as more customers came in. My avocado toast with over medium egg and mango fruit smoothie we're both quite tasty. My friend enjoyed her breakfast sandwich and said the coffee was delicious.

Bites: Fannin County and Beyond- Full Review…read morehttps://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_142524.shtml A hidden gem tucked in the heart of Bonham, Stay Grounded Coffee Café offers more than just your average cup of coffee, it's where community and quality collide. What began as a cozy coffee corner inside a local boutique has blossomed into a full-service café, restaurant, and bakery under the ownership of a mother-daughter duo who took the reins in 2023. Today, Stay Grounded continues to serve up fresh, locally roasted beans alongside a full menu of made-to-order meals. Their Frappe, Coffee & Espresso lineup easily rivals any big-name chain, and the prices? Practically unbeatable. Whether you like your caffeine hot, iced, blended, or bougie, they've got you covered. What truly sets Stay Grounded Coffee Café is the experience. The beans, roasted weekly just down the road in a Sherman coffee roastery, keep things fresh and flavorful. The cozy dining area, once a Sonic drive-in, brings a bit of nostalgia and warmth to your visit. Many people don't even realize they can come in, sit down, and enjoy a full meal. It's not just about the food, it's about connection. Here, regulars become family, and the staff might just remember your favorite drink before you even order. Must-Try Drinks: Crème Brulee Latte - house favorite Caramel Frappe - local go-to Caramel Corn Latte - owner's pick Top Food Picks: Pancakes - most loved breakfast California Dreamin' - lunch crowd favorite Mamacita Burrito, Boujee Club - owner's favorites