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    Water Oak Cafe & Bakery

    4.2 (235 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Guadalupe R.

    This cafe was adorable. The food was not only flavorful, but beautifully presented as well. I ordered the Tostada Sunrise with a side of cheesy grits to start, then treated myself to a snickerdoodle cookie and a hot white chocolate chai with oat milk to round everything out. The cookie was baked to soft perfection. I went with a friend who thankfully knew to join the waitlist about an hour before we planned to arrive, which made the wait very manageable. Had we not known that important little tip, we probably would've been waiting close to an hour. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, and I'd definitely go back again.

    Shrimp and grits
    Maria O.

    I wanted to love this place. I had been here for a private event and enjoyed the aesthetic. We had the brisket hash and shrimp and grits. Presentation was amazing, yet that's as good as it got. Neither had flavor. The brisket hash was just stiff in top of one another without any flavor. Shrimp had no seasoning, I added salt and Tabasco, but it didn't help. Very disappointing. The aesthetic was nice, but won't return.

    Smoked Salmon Tartine
    Kristian M.

    Lovely brunch spot. It used to be counter service. Now it's a sit down place with servers, so the weekends do have a bit of a wait. Overall good food, with their little spin on dishes. We always go for breakfast, but they have lunch options as well.

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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    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!

    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.

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    Absolutely amazing. Great service and even better food!! This will be our go to brunch spot from now on!

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

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