I had the lunch buffet. Fried chicken was good but had been sitting there a while, I should've known better because it was about 30minutes until it closed. Mashed potatoes were disappointing, instant not homemade, which I would have expected from a place like this with the reviews i read. The corn was canned. The peach cobbler was delicious. I recommend ordering from the menu , I will give it another try. read more

Wonderful diner. Had the Hyde breakfast. Bacon & cheese omelette and a DELICIOUS blueberry pancake. Worth a stop. Friendly, quick service. read more

Town Cafe - Seating area and entrance - Cafes Near Me - Centerville, Texas

Had a great breakfast. Their biscuits and gravy was very good. The bacon was perfectly crispy. Pancake was yummy and almost birthday cake flavored. Would definitely stop here again if I'm in the area. read more

Town Cafe - 1 SOS (biscuits and gravy), side of bacon and a pancake. - Cafes Near Me - Centerville, Texas

Had breakfast at this cozy small town cafe. Food was ok. Service was good. Busy Saturday morning.

This is a Super good small town spot. We've been here a couple times and have been very pleased each time. It's a real small town feeling. The OWNER, Robert, treats you very well. Ambiance: Home town old school feeling Parking: A lot on the side of the building. Plenty parking. Food: Cooked to order and so delicious. Today we got breakfast Togo. It was still hot and fresh when we got home. I asked Robert if the biscuits were good and he said, "yes," He was right. He offered coffee, as well. Portion size: Good Service: Excellent and welcoming. Alwasy a nice smile. Price: Good. Definitely worth stopping in. We will.be back. read more

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This is a small town restaurant that you would mistake for a residential home if you are not paying attention. The food is simple and usually very good. Service is friendly, but don't be surprised to get a few looks from the locals wondering who you are! read more

When I visit my family in Centerville this is always the place I navigate to first. It's a place from simpler times, perhaps, but that's not a bad thing in this day and age. The young ladies who serve you are polite, the food is on your table as that first cup of coffee is halfway gone. And the eggs are perfect... the yolks blending into the hash-browns... oh-so-nice. In all honesty, I have not tried too many items on their menu, but the basics are done right. And those square biscuits are so soft and tender. They might be a bit different than others I've had (Duluth Rexall Grill, Duluth, GA are the best... anywhere..) but biscuits are like snowflakes. They are all different yet can all be perfect in their own way. Like the folks who eat at the Town Cafe I suppose. read more

My son and I spent weekend nearby and wanted some breakfast. We found this place by chance and it was great! Pancakes the size of hubcaps, blueberries were plentiful. A local establishment where folks know one another. Great find and we will be back again when in the area. read more

Small town diner, we stopped on the way to Houston, we had their lunch buffet on a Thursday. Chicken fried chicken, mashe potatoes, yams... All wonderful!!! read more

Centerville is exactly two hours between Dallas and where we live in Houston. It's an ideal halfway spot for toddler parents to grab a meal, gas up the car, change the kiddos, or whatever. Town Cafe is the best place to stop! The food is awesome and fresh. The onion rings are among the best I've ever had. They have a great daily special and then prices are low. I tell everyone traveling on 45 to stop in Centerville at Town Cafe and grab a bite. They're super nice people and open every day from 7-8, perfect for travelers. read more

We went to one place but it was closed so we turned around to get back on the main road and happened on this place. I am so happy we did. We were too late for breakfast but lunch was fine. I ordered the patty melt with American cheese and my husband ordered the grilled cheese. We both ordered onion rings. The owner/chef buys the biggest onions and hand batters them. They were amazing! The beef patty in my sandwich was hand formed and perfectly cooked. Our server, Alene, is super friendly and very attentive. Next time we're in Texas I'm coming back for more! read more

Town Cafe - My partially eaten patty melt! Yummy! - Cafes Near Me - Centerville, Texas

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I live in Houston but I come down here often and me and my cousins go there to eat it's a great place the gentleman who serves us is always very very friendly food is hot and good and it's just a great atmosphere it reminds me of something out of my favorite TV show The Andy Griffith show and I mean that in a good way because it's a small town and everyone knows each other but for outsiders like myself they still make me feel right at home and I will eat there every time I come down here to see my cousins and my mom.. keep up the great work read more

We had an amazing breakfast! We were greeted and waited on by a very nice young lady. The restaurant is very old and the bathrooms could use some major upgrades, but the food was fresh, hot and delicious. read more

Well. Finally when passing thru Centerville, TX I was here when this place was open. LOL. I love stopping at these local places that are away from the Big Touristy Places on the highway. Biscuits n Sausage Gravy was good. Small place but friendly folks here. Will definitely be stopping back in if time allows on the next trip. read more

Town Cafe - Biscuits n Sausage Gravy - Cafes Near Me - Centerville, Texas

Food wasn't that great. Probably won't go back. Fried chicken tenders were tough, mashed potatoes tasted instant and had no flavor and what I think was peach cobbler was closer to bread pudding with some pieces of peach in it. read more

Great small town business! There was a lunch buffet - but we got in the tail end of breakfast. Food was good and wait staff were nice - very busy ! read more

Terrific local place!!!! Buffet was meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, salad and the BEST peach cobbler we've had since our grandmas!!! The meatloaf was really good also. Great friendly staff! read more

Our favorite cheeseburgers and onion rings! So good! They also have daily buffet specials.

Hands-down the best place to eat in Centerville! We've been here for breakfast and lunch several times, and have never been disappointed. The pancakes are excellent, and the breakfast hash is really satisfying. If you're there for lunch, the patty-melt and onion rings are the way to go. Hand-battered, sweet onions make all the difference. The folks there are always nice, and it's a good value to boot. read more

Excellent place. Filled with locals and good food. Wished I had noticed the fried chicken on the Sunday buffet, but the hamburger was delicious. Reasonable prices also. Love this kind of place. read more

Very cute cafe, service was great! Food was sooo good! Definitely becoming our spot when we're in town!

We've been enjoying the food since the smoking policy changed, however the Sunday buffet was sad today. The fried chicken breast was decent, but the sides were disappointing: French fries, pinto beans, corn and two kinds of gravy. Oh, and the worst excuse for dumplings that I have ever seen. Nothing green to be seen, just shades of starch. read more

Food looked small portioned, but was more than enough to fill my fat ass up. Waitress was older than dirt, but right on top of everything. The chciken fried steak was small and didnt have a bunch of flavor. I would eat here again if I get back up here... read more

My brother is in Houston, and I come from Dallas. We meet in the middle for breakfast here every few months. We always feel welcome. The food is good, and the service is fast. read more

The food used to be really good here but they always want to close and go home and run everybody off. They act like it's a big inconvenience when customers walk in the door. The bitch in the kitchen is always yelling we are closed don't answer the phone. If you catch them and they want to work try the hamburger steak it used to be pretty good. And the owner is an old bitch. read more

I had the club sandwiche which was good but hard to screw one up. Side order of grits was instant and bland. Husband has eggs over easy, hash browns, fried pork chop and bisque. He said it was good nothing special. Places is clean but main dinning area is for SMOKERS. The atmosphere is depressing and stagnant. You can tell that no one enjoys working here. The locals don't have much of a choice and keep coming back. For me it's a one-and-done. I wish them the best and pray the employees can find some since of joy in this depressing work environment. read more

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I had called in and the lady was rude. I asked if the did cash doing delivery's and they do but she won't do it because of one person. Honey all I have is cash. I told her and she yelled at me. .... i will never order here again read more

We ate there last fall and enjoyed the food--home cooked. We stopped there again on our way to Dallas this year. I had breakfast food and my husband had a delicious hamburger. It will be our regular place to eat when we head north. read more

Evidently smoking policy has been canceled. The smoking sign was back up and the smoke smell is overwhelming. Burger and Fries is $10 bucks for a $7 burger basket. Will not stop again. read more

It is a typical east texas cafe with typical food. 5 stars because the service was exceptional. We ate breakfast and everything was great and the price was less than we are used to paying. read more

Turn right at the red light for a simply delicious breakfast at the town cafe in Centerville Tx. Just right. Kind and welcoming. Bacon crispy and thick. Eggs fresh. Hash browns just perfect. Coffee dark and delicious did not run dry. Thanks for a good meal. Left warm and satisfied knowing there are good people in the center of Texas. read more

My family and I stopped in on our way south for vacation on 6/10/16 ~9AM.We would have gone to a nicer looking restaurant off the road but they looked closed. We ordered basic breakfast and opted to sit in the front -Smoking- dining hall. My kids noticed a waterbug next to our table, totally gross. Waitress was not friendly but brought what we needed. We ate and left. Food-grits were bland, sausage patty was cold. Pancakes were warm enough. Never again. If you're on the road around here just keep going till you hit a Bucee's or McDonalds or something. You know, someplace with standards. read more

Breakfast was good. Not to much just the right size. The delivery was quick no waiting. On a cold day the coffee, eggs and bacon with a side of grits was just like home. Need somewhere to eat to remind you of grandmas kitchen than this is the place for you. read more

Stopped in at about 1:00 on a Wednesday. The buffet was dried up and gross looking, so maybe getting there before noon would solve that problem. By the time we arrived, one of the two meat offerings was out - they still had sausage and sauerkraut, but were out of meatloaf. Because of the state of the buffet, we ordered off the menu - I got the chicken fried steak and my husband got the two grilled pork chops. The sign says the chicken fried steak is their specialty. I could tell it was hand breaded, but that's all I can say for it. It was in serious need of seasoning. The waitress - who seemed stressed but was not rude - warned him that the pork chops were small and boneless. She wasn't lying! But he found them to be bland as well. Both entrees came with choice of potato, Texas toast, and a trip to the salad bar for just under $10. The salad bar was paltry...not because of the time of day...they just don't offer much. I passed, but my husband had seconds on the English pea salad...must've been ok! As for decor...it's a dive frequented by locals and we're pretty tolerant of sagging ceiling tiles and shabby decor if the food is great. What killed it...one of those locals lit up a cigarette. I had forgotten what second hand smoke tastes like! We left immediately and probably won't be back. Downtown Centerville seems to be struggling...it could use a cute diner. This ain't it! read more

When I tried the coffee I spit it out onto the waitress. It was horrible. I hate Town Cafe