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    Treebeards

    3.9 (49 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, Cafeteria
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken and sausage gumbo.  Might as well call it green pepper gumbo!  Do you see any chicken or sausage?!
    Missile C.

    The absolute worst food I have ever had. The chicken and sausage gumbo is a joke! Barely any chicken and sausage! They should call it green pepper gumbo! Very bland taste! A $6 serving was tiny. Would not recommend eating here at all!

    Shrimp etouffee
    Gloria M.

    Clean, great service and above all, deliciously consistent food. Working downtown, this is my comfort food place. You can't go wrong with trying new things on the menu because everything is delicious.

    Rookie plate: red beans and rice and seafood gumbo
    Tuyen V.

    Great food at reasonable prices! I was born and raised in New Orleans and I approve of the southern food here. It's nice to have a satisfying meal downtown for a cost of less than $10. As long as I avoid the peak times, I can get my food very quickly.

    Shana M.

    If you can't make it to the Treebeard's in Market Square, then try the take-away on Rusk for people on the go. The Jalapeno Cornbread is to die for. And they make my beloved Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Who could ask for more. Well, Treebeard's offers a daily special too - your Southtern Entree with your choice of sides. Like I said, don't miss your chance to get the Jalapeno Cornbread with this. The mashed potatoes are extra good. Plus, they serve up some darn good red beans and rice. If you still feel like you have some room left for dessert, order the buttercake. It is just as delicious as it sounds. Mmmmm...buttercake. Comfort food to go. Treebeard's serves it up Southern style all week long.

    Cup jambalaya and side mashed potatoes.

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    Had a great time at my brothers wedding reception. Awesome place! Good food. The place is made for special events.

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    Solid shrimp étouffée. Prompt service. Good stuff.

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    Cleburne Cafeteria

    Cleburne Cafeteria

    3.7
    (797 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    This place is great! It is a cafeteria style place. The workers are so helpful and the portions…read moreare large. Come hungry. I had the chicken fried steak, and it was solid. The vegetable sides were good. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean. There was plenty of parking and places to sit inside.

    Historically significant. Excellent food as you can see from the reviews…read more So I'll just post photos. My default ? Lemon cod, tabouli, coconut pie. The fried chicken is not good enough to recommend. As you will see, George M., the manager did respond to my comment. And I thank him for his response. Keep in mind. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Cleburne. I grew up in a Houston with Picadilly, Weldon's, Brittain's, Luby's, Wyatt's and more. Cafeterias in the 50's and 60's were an important way for families to dine out economically, and go to for the Sunday after church dinner. I visit Cleburne as often as possible, and my wife and I still reminisce about the matriarch at the register who could calculate everyone's bill in her head as they showed up to pay. Such wonderful memories. But as a person who has done fried chicken for decades, creating The Fried Chicken Blog (www.thefriedchickenblog.com) to document the fried chicken picnics in the German Czech community of central Texas, and having fun with many different fried chicken recipes, I read his response about his chicken being one of the best in the country, so I will leave it up to you. Look at the photo of the dry, fried chicken on JUne 15, 2026, and then compare it to the photo I have just added for what I think fried chicken would look like at the best places (One example would be Barbecue Inn on Crosstimbers). There are some tricks to fried chicken. That is, once you decide on which traditional method you choose to go with. Example of one such: The batter of course, where you add a little moisture into the flour before the dipping and frying so that pieces of the wetted flour clump and will be picked up. Getting back to the Cleburne recipe. My guess is that this is one of the classic Southern, dredge in flour and pan fry, but not a buttermilk soak, dip, dredge, redip, dredge, fry method. This one is more akin to the classic skillet fry method and a simpler flour coating (I'm guessing). Which can be really good. But for me, I'd say, pass on the fried chicken and go for one of their other entrees.

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    Homegrown tomatoes with feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil, vinaigrette dressing.
    Homegrown tomatoes with feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil, vinaigrette dressing.
    Delicious, feta and tomato salad with purple onions and bell peppers!

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    Delicious, feta and tomato salad with purple onions and bell peppers!
    Killen's

    Killen's

    4.0
    (524 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    One of the best meals I've had all year, hand to GOD. If this place is even remotely on your radar,…read moreget there before they shut down in mid-July. It's worth making the trip now, not later. The menu is exceptionally well-curated, hitting that sweet spot of what Houston does best. comfort, creativity, and just enough flair to keep things interesting. The space matches the vibe: modern and minimalist with a subtle Chip-and-Joanna-Gaines touch. The drink menu is just as thoughtful. Even the well spirits are solid. We kicked things off with the deviled eggs topped with maple pork belly, easily some of the creamiest I've ever had. Do not split an order. Everyone at the table should get their own. For the entrée, I went with the Sunday enchiladas made with Killen's famous brisket. Smoke, salt, pepper and exactly what you want from a dish like this. It typically comes with Mexican rice and refried beans, but the rice was running behind during my visit, so I swapped in scrambled eggs (it was brunch) no complaints. They were simple buttery, creamy and just damn delicious. peach bread pudding that was downright decadent. Easily one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. Make you wanna slap yo momma.

    Interesting conversation: No room without a reservation…read more Cool, can I sit at the bar when it has a seat available ? Not without a reservation. OK so I can reserve a seat at the bar? No! I guess I'll come back when it's a Whataburger

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    Interior
    Buttermilk Fried Chicken
    Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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    Dish Society

    Dish Society

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Really delicious brunch spot with several locations in Houston. I loved the Brisket & Eggs plate…read morethat came with cheese grits. I also had a cup of decaf coffee with oat milk. My friend had a sausage, egg, and potato skillet that he said he was already craving to eat again a few hours later. You order at a counter, get a number for your table & our food came out within 5-10 minutes, so pretty fast service. The servers were all very polite. The place may have needed a little more AC because of the wall to wall windows, but I would still go back for the great food, and would recommend it to others. Free parking behind the building.

    I found this gem on Yelp while I was just passing through, and it turned out to be a fantastic spot…read morefor a late breakfast or brunch. The staff were super friendly, taking the time to explain the menu, which I really appreciated. They offered fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, and I went with the orange. it was crisp, refreshing, and definitely hit the spot. I ordered the brisket breakfast with two sunny-side eggs, and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was modern, hip, and full of good energy. I loved the vibe, and it felt like a great place to just relax and enjoy. As I was leaving, I noticed a long line forming, and I realized how lucky I was to get in so quickly. The freshness of the food was epic and every bite was tasty and vibrant. The restroom was clean as well, which is always a plus. I'm giving this a full five stars and definitely a place I'll keep in mind next time I'm in town!

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    Dish Society
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    Underground Hall

    Underground Hall

    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Grab-and-go

    Great late night spot to hang out! I've been here when it was the conservatory as well and it's a…read moregreat space to mingle with friends or go on a date. I came after a musical on a weeknight and it was one of the only places still open in downtown. Decent food options (Asian, taco, hot chicken), few arcade style games, and plenty of TVs. I enjoyed their World Cup decor and hope they get more business during this busy month!!

    I love a good food hall, especially when you're with a group of people. Can't decide on one…read morespecific type of cuisine, split up amongst the different stalls, and bring all the random selections back to the table so everyone can try something different. Underground Hall, like its name suggests, is a subterranean food hall in downton Houston. They have a burger stall, a taco stall, a chicken stall, an Asian BBQ fusion stall, an icea cream stall, dessert stall upstairs, and a full bar. I ordered Birria Tacos, while also sampling hot chicken mac n cheese fries, and brisket eggrolls thanks to what everyone else ordered. Everything was delicious. The bar offers $1 champagne shots and has a solid happy hour outside of their already pretty good regular prices. My only negative was the bathrooms. Tons of graffiti, smell, and in general needed some serious clean up love, but it didn't ruin the overall visit. Just a heads up. If you or your group can't decide on where to go, go everywhere at the Underground Hall!

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    Birria tacos and Birria fries
    Birria tacos and Birria fries
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    Dinner Bell Cafe and Bake Shop

    Dinner Bell Cafe and Bake Shop

    3.9
    (56 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $

    No, you guys...no! You guys be lying to yourself if you say this food is good. Come on now child…read more I bought 3 plates (#1- meatloaf, mash potatoes, arancini #2-roast beef, mash potatoes, Mac and cheese #3- beef enchiladas, Mexican rice, and beans) and 2 pies (lemon meringue and raspberry cheesecake). Total was $51.47. All I can say is..where is the salt?! Seasonings?! Love?! I regretted going in the moment I walked in, but I ordered anyways. The meatloaf was probably the best out of the 3 plates, and even that wasn't good. The roast beef was not good. Let me tell you, you can get a cheap cut of meat and still make it taste good. But this cut was cheap and not prepared correctly. It was a sad sad lunch. I got side eyes the whole time at lunch because I chose the lunch spot. The pies were good. Out of the lemon meringue and cheesecake, I preferred the lemon meringue. I would be surprised if they made the pies in house, because if they do, great for them. They should just be a bakery. Regardless, I will never..NEVER return. I'm sorry to whoever's mamas or grandmamas in the kitchen, but they need to retire. I said what I said.

    I walked in a was greeted by a friendly lady who welcomed me. This place is a cafeteria style…read morerestaurant, like Piccadilly, Wyatt's and Lubys. As I was ordering and asking questions, I found it to be a little hard . It was a language barrier. The steam table consisted of spaghetti, meatloaf, baked chicken, dressing, chicken fried chicken and steak, green beans and corn. They had deviled eggs that looked good. I like my deviled eggs sweet so I asked her were they sweet and she keep repeating no no deviled eggs So I passed on them. I also got a wheat roll which was so old and hard when I pieced off of it , it crumbled The food was actually ok but not hot at all. The meatloaf plate was$11.50 and the spaghetti was $8.50. The decor was super old and brought back memories of my family going to eat after church on Sunday in the 80s. Would i go back here again I probably would. I'd just try something different.

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    A custom white cake with buttercream icing
    A custom white cake with buttercream icing
    Cherry, Lemon, Apple and Cream Cheese Danishes  BEST IN TOWN!
    Cherry, Lemon, Apple and Cream Cheese Danishes BEST IN TOWN!
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    Hungry Like The Wolf

    Hungry Like The Wolf

    3.6
    (278 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    This 80s theme diner is an awesome experience. The glittery tables, the colorful lights, the…read morenostalgic music videos in the background, the barbie photo op - it was so fun! On top of that, the staff was extremely friendly and understanding and made the experience 10x better. We got their appetizer sampler but had to replace the sliders with onion rings as they were out of the patties. All of the appetizers were decent and satisfied our cravings, my favorite had to be the fried pickles. We all got different sandwiches and one friend got the breakfast tacos without the meat. If you are vegetarian, this restaurant still works great bc they're open to customizations and already have a few of meat-free options. I opted for the Philly cheesesteak with fries. The sandwich was a little dry but I still loved it. As a fries lover, I was very happy with my fries and we had leftover queso from our appetizer sampler that went great with my meal.

    Gilbert was my server. He was so adorable and very knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended the…read moresliders and the turkey club said those were his favorite. I wish I would've listened. I originally ordered the taco Tuesday, which weren't very good but they did let me replace them with the sliders, he recommended and he was right they were delicious. It was trivia night inside so I enjoyed the patio all to myself on this beautiful Wednesday night! Thanks Gilbert! Service was 10/10 Food 8/10 Ambiance 7/10 (DJ on the mic was too loud for the small diner)

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    Hungry Like The Wolf
    Hungry Like The Wolf
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