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    Water Oak Cafe & Bakery

    4.2 (230 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Our brunch selections
    Jessica E.

    My sister and I treated our mom here for mother's day. We knew the wait would be long so we were prepared. I joined the wait line at 9:15 and we didn't get seated till 11. I called a few days before to ask and the lady was nice enough to let me know when to get on the wait list for the best possible outcome of being seated when we got there. We got there about 30 minutes before we were seated so it wasn't too bad. Remember it was a holiday and brunch is popular for mother's day. The inside is so cute and the bakery food looked so good. The hostess and server we got were so nice. I got the Brisket Benny with a side of fruit. The brisket was sooo tender and flavorful. The biscuit it was on was yummy too. My mom got the Italian Omelet with a side of cheese grits. She didn't like that the spinach still had the stems but other than that it was very good and the cheese grits were seasoned nicely. We brought them home and my 10 month old LOVED them. My sister had the bacon egg and cheese croissant with a side of potatoes and we all shared the waffle. My sister doesn't drink but she got a sprite with pineapple juice and she loved it. My mom got the bloody marry. She loved it. I'm not a fan of tomato juice BUT I'd definitely get one next time I go. I got an iced latte and added caramel sauce and it was perfect. It was definitely a good experience and I am looking forward to going again but on a non holiday this time.

    Brisket Biscuit Benny
    Agustin T.

    Nice little brunch restaurant. Seated rather quickly and service was very friendly. I had ordered the brisket Benny with cheddar grits however they made the mistake of giving me crispy potatoes nevertheless they brought out the grits shortly after allowing me to have both.

    Lemon blueberry cake
    Vickie P.

    The desserts. Y'all have to try these. They are phenomenal. We started out and had brunch there earlier. We had an hour wait and that was being on the waitlist. The menu was quite nice a variety of choices. The biscuits were our only complaint. Way too hard. We spoke to Matt the owner and he said he would look into that. Would definitely comeback and try something new next time. We left for our other activity and then came back and decided to try the dessert portion of the restaurant. Matt had pointed us in the right direction for some of his tasty options. The ambiance was busy. Eat - clear a table- reseat- repeat. I have to also say this was a weekend day. I would give this place another try. Maybe just an off day with the biscuits but the desserts were on point. I hope you give them a try for yourself.

    Water oak breakfast
    Shirley L.

    Service was attentive. There are plenty of tables. The restaurant was clean. This is my type of breakfast. Bonus points if I can get French fries instead of breakfast potatoes. The whole meal was solid. The biscuit wasn't too dry and the bacon was thick and crispy. Would come back!

    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!

    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.

    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.

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    We came for our book party and the service was PHENOMENAL! The staff was so sweet and the food was super fast!

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    Foooooooddddd destination!!!!!! Great for brunch lunch and many healthy options Staff is friendly and attentive

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