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4.2 (217 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Chicken & Waffle
Genille R.

Went to Water Oak Cafe for a team lunch. Dena was extremely helpful in assisting with setting up the reservation and answering questions. The restaurant is very nice, but space is limited. They get busy and packed. My coworker ordered pies to go and stated they were the best pies she'd ever had. Staff were friendly and attentive. Although our party was large, our waiter did a great job with taking orders and checking in. Food was really good, and so was the coffee. I got the chicken and waffles. The chicken was cooked to perfection and delicious. I'd definitely go back just for that. Their restroom needs a little love though. Small establishment so only two restrooms. There will likely be a wait. Parking was sufficient surface parking.

Elizabeth T.

Couldn't decide between lunch or breakfast. A little something for everyone. Went with the soup and salad combo. Hearty tomato basil with a grilled chicken salad. Lots of fresh ingredients and different textures. Also enjoyed the vinaigrette with it. A classic breakfast combo for my mom. Big portions. I took a nibble of the biscuit and bacon. Would def check it out again to try more. Sit down service with a waiter/waitress. We were there for a late lunch so less busy than usual and friendly service. The only meh thing I had was my cold brew. Would probably try their regular coffee or a latte next time. Look forward to checking out more menu items.

Omelet and we choose fruit for the side. Although they put the filler fruit that I'm allergic too.
Joanne C.

I was totally shocked when I walked in that it looked like an instgrammable cafe. Was not expecting that and it was super cute! Since it's more of a breakfast/brunch/lunch place then it's not open for dinner. So it does get a bit packed...I recommend going online and placing yourself on the wait-list either when you leave your house or almost there. I did it while we were finding parking and that saved us time from checking in inside and waiting. So total we probably waited 10 minutes instead of the 25-30 minutes listed on the website. If you want to order ahead and pick up you can. Or grab a cute treat but walking all the way to the back and you can she the delicious deserts and purchase one while waiting for your table. The seating waiting area is a bit small but the inside is a bit small also. There is also plenty of outside seating but in the Houston heat it was ideal. Once we sat down, we ordered and the food came out fairly quickly. The food was pretty good! I had a cookie but can't remember the name and it was scrumptious. My son had a lemon blueberry muffin and he loved it for a 3 year old. There is a kid's menu and my son enjoyed his burger sliders (comes with 2) and my daughter got the chicken strips. Both a winner. I had the omelet and it was delicious. My husband had eggs and something else I can't remember and he loved it. He's a simple breakfast eater so that was perfect for him. I loves the bag holders under the table and would definitely come back here again! The restrooms seemed a little dingy. The toilets could be clearner and smell better in the restrooms but other than that come check it out!

I couldnt wait!  Avocado toast with cheesy grits

What a complete difference from the previous times I've been here. From the minute, I walked in and was greeted- Everything just felt off. I spent 20 years in the service industry and now that I have a nursing degree I still work a ton, but my days off are even more precious to me and I really try to pick and choose where I go to eat based on past experiences and Water Oak has never disappointed with friendliness and service and most of the time the food is on point. Certain things I've overlooked just because the rest of the experience has made up for it. For some reason this place cannot get making eggs to order correct. I can tell you with without hesitation every time I have ordered my eggs over medium they have always come out over easy or even less than over easy where the whites were still undercooked in some parts. This time I ordered poached because I know from personal experience that poached eggs-the whites are cooked all the way through and the inside can still be runny- I prefer my eggs over medium, but I did not want to take the chance that it was going to be undercooked again today. How this place managed to undercook the whites on a poached egg when they even cut into the egg to check for doneness doesn't make sense to me. But I was perfectly kind about pointing it out to the server that immediately when I cut into the egg, there was slimy undercooked egg whites, and that is inedible to me. I can handle the runny yolk, but not the slimy egg white. I told her about past experience where the eggs are always undercooked when I asked for over medium and she proceeded to say, would you like it over hard which doesn't make sense to me because I ordered poached initially so obviously I don't want something that is similar to a hard boiled egg. I told her no I do not like over hard. I would prefer over medium, but I just want an egg where the egg whites are not undercooked. I was assuming I would get back a poached egg just cooked longer. She brought me a fried egg on my tostadas that were cooked over hard. It wasn't what I wanted, and I was surprised that I was given fried eggs that were basically burnt around the edges because it came across as pretty passive aggressive for the person preparing my food to go from the poach to the extreme of over hard fried eggs, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt , smiled and accepted the food with the thought that maybe it was over medium on the inside and boy was I wrong. They were both over hard and I didn't even end up eating the second egg. And at no time in the 20 minutes that I sat there with the food at the table after I was brought the re-cooked tostadas did the server ever offer to refill my chai latte or if i wanted something else to drink, nor did she pick up my empty coffee cup. She never checked to see if the food was OK the second time around- i wasnt brought out a new set of silverware(they were taken with my first plate because i was outside and had nowhere clean to put them)- i ate my tostadas with a spoon. A smile doesn't make up for the inattentiveness. There was no rudeness- just nothing more than bare minimum order taking and refilling water. Im not going to do your job for you. I did want a second drink and I did want to get some sort of pastry or dessert to go afterwards, but after the multiple failures during this visit, I just wanted to pay and get out of there. I honestly have no intention of ever coming back and I know one less guest is probably nothing to this place and maybe my review is just going to get a bunch of eye rolls. It just isn't a place I want to spend my money at anymore- which is incredibly disappointing given the fact that this has been my go to spot since they opened. Side note: I had re-edited with a little sidenote about other people's reviews of their egg issue, but since the business owner wanted to nonchalantly call me out on something that I CLEARLY stated in my own review- I did accept the 2nd plate that she brought me, smiled and answered yes it looks OK when she asked me if it looked OK-thats called MANNERS; one would assume that a server would come by and check that it tastes OK as well, which was never done by the way. After 10 minutes, I got a refill on my empty water glass and no further interaction until everything was pushed to the side of the table. As I stated before , I do not do the servers work for them . I'm well aware the chai latte is not refillable. Maybe read the reviews a little slower and take some time to actually think from the point of view of the guest before responding. Wanting a refill doesnt mean I want something free; It means maybe I wanted a second latte or I wanted a different cup of coffee. The fact that the business owner was so quick to respond and try to gaslight their own guest is more than enough reason for me to never even think about stepping foot in that establishment again.

Water Oak Benny w/ sweet potato fries (6/2024)
Tiffany H.

First tried Water Oak Cafe & Bakery last year and decided to revisit this place. Still love the interior decor. Service was excellent. Food also came out in a timely manner. Brisket biscuit benny must be a new addition to the menu this year, so I tried this dish. It wasn't bad, but I wasn't crazy about it. I thought the brisket would have more flavor. Selected brunch potato with garlic aioli as a side; delicious! I think I prefer the Water Oak Benny more. Simple but tasted good. Hopefully they rotate the sweet potato waffle fries onto the menu again in the future!

Cranberry muffin (not sure why it came with a side of butter)
Kim T.

I've only visited so far for the bakery items and haven't dined in yet. The staff were pleasant and handled my order quickly. The interior is bright and inviting--bright enough to keep you feeling energized. The cookies and muffins were all delicious, but my favorite was the loaded cookie.

Overnight oats and muffin
Jennifer H.

I'm not sure about all the hype around this place. It is a decent brunch and positively previous vibe- Frenchy boutique! The service was good but we were rushed. Lots of fancy tea "partyish"people. The food was your average brunch fare and decent. I won't be rushing back, but it isn't a bad choice.

Breakfast sampler with cheddar grits and biscuit
Stanley S.

Really enjoyed our brunch on a busy Mother's Day weekend at Water oak. There aren't a ton of brunch options in the Webster area and this is definitely one of the better ones. Very nice interior with a lot of French pastries and desserts. For brunch we tired the sampler with fresh biscuits and cheddar grits and a French omelette with fruit bowl. Their coffee and espresso drinks were also great. Service was also prompt and friendly for such a busy weekend.

Quiche of the day, fruit and crispy brunch potatoes
Scott N.

Given Water Oak Cafe & Bakery is in a strip mall on the corner, it says a lot that the vibe of the restaurant is comfortable and cozy. One could easily forget where they are. The place is hopping. We didn't have reservations, but were able to snag a table pretty easily. Everyone got something different and the food was quite delicious. Items ordered included Seasonal Quiche with fruit and crispy potatoes, the Water Oak Benny, Over Easy Egg Tostada and The Hamwich. Given we did a good job of exploring the menu, it's a good bet you'll find something that strikes our fancy. On top of that, you'll enjoy your food. On the way out we picked up four cookies, which were much better than 'big store' cookie shops. Next time we visit my sister, I'd ask to return to Water Oak Cafe & Bakery.

Erin L.

Happened to see this spot while waiting for a nearby clothing store to open and so glad we checked it out! Service was stellar and food was excellent! My latte was presented beautifully and tasted as good as it looked! Prices were also reasonable! Wish we had room to try some of the amazing looking desserts (but we were stuffed)! Highly recommend for an elevated, quick service breakfast/brunch experience!

Wonderful Market salad
LuAnn T.

Whether you brunch or lunch at Water Oak, you're guaranteed a fabulous experience ... from the beautifully curated ambience to the sumptuous food to the decadent desserts, you will be happy you went! The food is absolutely delicious - just look at the healthy portion of chicken on my huge salad with plenty of dressing to soak into every bite! The wait staff is friendly and we got our food so quickly too! This is the upscale cafe we've been waiting for in Clear Lake! You won't be disappointed!

Rise n' shine breakfast sandwich with fruit cup
Kelvin Z.

I really wanted to like Water Oak Cafe & Bakery after seeing it online. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. As you'd expect at any brunch spot on a weekend around 11 a.m., there was quite a wait. However, the waitlist system was effective and convenient. All you have to do is go to the website or Google the restaurant, and there should be a link. There's plenty of shaded outdoor seating. The weather was nice as well today, so that was a plus. Once your table is ready, you'll get a text to head inside. The staff will guide you to your table. The inside is bright, welcoming, and aesthetic. There's a lunch and brunch menu with a variety of options. Whatever your preference, I'm sure most people will find something that suits their palate. Before I go on, I'd just like to disclose that I'm the type of person who looks at restaurant menus beforehand. Little did I know that this would be my downfall. I had preemptively decided on the Rise N' Shine Breakfast Sandwich. I remember seeing it on a past iteration of the menu online, and it sounded good. I ordered it today without looking more closely at the new version of the menu item. My first impression: "This is small... did I actually get what I ordered?" The answer is yes, yes I did. The sandwich is basically a fried chicken sandwich that comes on a blueberry biscuit with a side of spicy raspberry jam. At first, I tried eating it like a sandwich. It was a bit difficult. I gave up three or four bites in. Part of what made it hard to eat is that the biscuit itself was dry. Very dry. I'm sorry to say this, but it was a degree drier than a Popeyes biscuit. When I tried cutting the sandwich instead, that hardness persisted. It took some effort to cut through the whole sandwich. Also, the chicken did not taste seasoned, nor was the jam spicy. As I hinted earlier, there were apparently older versions of this menu item. Those iterations came on either a brioche or jalapeño cheddar bun, with other variations in the sandwich itself. I think those would have been much better than the sandwich I had today. Or maybe today was just an off day. On the bright side, the fruit cup I had as a side was great and refreshing. I was also able to try a bit of the waffles and brunch potatoes. The waffles are good but not great--comparable to hotel waffles. The potatoes were nice, especially with the garlic aioli. Despite the downsides of the meal, I had great company, which distracted me from choking on the biscuit. Our waitress was also very nice and prompt. She checked on us regularly. The restrooms are also very clean. Overall, it'll be a while before I see myself coming back. I do still recommend this place to anyone who would like a cafe with a nice atmosphere and solid service.

Biscuits gravy and eggs with a side of potatoes
Tristin L.

Our visit was simple easy and straight to the point. Food was good, I got the biscuits, gravy and eggs. I personally thought the gravy was lack luster. My husband got the Water Oak Benny. He said it was very good. Service was attentive nice and quick.

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It's cute but slightly overpriced. Definitely a nice place for ladies or a nice place to take your Mom.

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