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. read more

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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! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Water oak breakfast - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Chicken & Waffle - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

Posting this late, but I ordered the Funfetti Cake with Vanilla Buttercream icing last month for my work team, and several people commented that it was the best cake they had ever eaten! And I agreed! It was unbelievably moist! Every time I visit or call in an order, the staff is very helpful! I also just received an email that they are open 7 days a week now! I highly recommend Water Oak!! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Omelet and we choose fruit for the side. Although they put the filler fruit that I'm allergic too. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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. read more

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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! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Water Oak Benny w/ sweet potato fries (6/2024) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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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. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Cranberry muffin (not sure why it came with a side of butter) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Overnight oats and muffin - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Breakfast sampler with cheddar grits and biscuit - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Wonderful Market salad - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Rise n' shine breakfast sandwich with fruit cup - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Biscuits gravy and eggs with a side of potatoes - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Super impressed the last couple times I have been here. I have managed to get away without a reservation on a weekday or early Saturday like at 9am. Staff is always so friendly and very attentive. I can't seem to stop ordering the rise and shine breakfast sandwich (3rd time in a row ordering this plate!) my table also ordered the pancakes, biscuits and gravy and the potatoes as sides and were also impressed. The salted caramel iced coffee was delicious as well! Really beautiful location and vibes for a girls day or even to come alone a take in the ambiance with good book. read more

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First time visiting this restaurant. Food was high quality, fresh and well presented with excellent service. Portions are generous as well. I enthusiastically recommend this very well run family friendly restaurant. read more

Single handedly the best customer experience I've ever had in my life. Jessica and Laniya were phenomenal. An item I had ordered was not ready to be served and they made sure to go the extra mile to make sure my table was satisfied and made us feel seen and taken care of. 11/10 hospitality 11/10 brunch, 11/10 service. 100% will be returning with my friends and family. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Chocalte chip cookie and raspberry cream cheese muffin 11/10 delicious. So moist and warm. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Fantastic fresh tasting food! I can't order anything past their tacos because they're so tasty. I usually order the vegetarian sausage just to change up things and the tacos are big and tasty. The green sauce they come with is not too spicy but very flavorful. From what I can see most portions are very generous. I've invited several friends to go eat breakfast with me there and they really liked it, but I might stop because it'll make the place crowded! I really enjoy this place because it's clean and very open and sunny. Service is on point and they keep the place bussed well so there are no dirty tables around you. *** Update: I tried to order something different but couldn't do it! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Tacos and an iced latte. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

I have gotten to go cakes every time and had the cater a lunch for work and always amazing I wish I had pictures of the cakes but they get eaten too fast Extremely accommodating super helpful. They are almost always packed so either get there before the rush or after but definitely worth it. read more

Water Oak is a solid spot for a quick brunch or lunch in the Clear Lake / Webster area. Both brunch and lunch are served all day. The system is a little different: it's not full sit-down but it's not counter service either. You check in at the hostess stand, get seated at a table, but still have to get up and order at the counter using your table number. We chose to sit outdoors since it was a really nice day out. They seated us promptly with no wait (I believe there was a wait for indoor seating at the time). We were seated at an outdoor table next to a heater, however the closed umbrella on the table was blocking our view of each other. I'm on the taller side, so this may not be a problem for the average joe. Story to follow and photo attached for visual. My main complaint here is the rude manager Alan. When we walked in, he was helping out at the hostess stand, looking super disinterested and barely made eye contact. When he walked past our table, we asked if he could open the umbrella so that I could look at my company as I talked to them. He rudely told us "no, because the umbrella is next to the heater," and just walked away. Absolutely no will or desire to help the customers out, where I easily saw two quick fixes for this. 1) The heater could have been turned off, or 2) Our table could have shifted over a bit since there was about 10 feet between our table and the next one. But his churlish attitude and unwillingness to help out left a bad taste in my mouth before the food even came out. Food is decent. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich on the lunch menu. It came out promptly. The chicken was crispy on the outside but slightly dry on the inside. it could have been seasoned a little more as well. For my side, I got sweet potato waffle fries, which were really good and came with a tasty dipping sauce. My sister ordered the Rise 'N Shine Breakfast Sandwich on the brunch menu, but it came out way later than everyone else's dish. Weird timing, since one would think this would be the quickest to make out of what everyone had ordered. I do wish they would think about improving the ordering system a little bit. If you are going to be seated by the hostess but not have full service, perhaps they can implement ordering via unique QR code at the table, rather than having to go up to the counter to place an order. But from my experience here, service is definitely not their priority. read more

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I really liked their waffle fried. It's so crispy and salted well. The chicken and waffles were pretty good but not the greatest I had. The chicken tasted great but I feel like the fried breading part was a bit too thick. It was also a bit small. The inside is so cute and the pastries looked really good, I will have to try them next time. You order at the counter when you are ready and get water and utensils yourself. read more

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Still searching for some good go-to places for me to enjoy and look forward to frequenting. I found a Gem! Water Oak was fabulous. We were greeted by a friendly and helpful server. The coffee was fantastic. My French Omelette was delicious and my daughter's Tostada Sunrise was exceptional. The presentation was appetizing also. The Brunch potatoes were perfect. Cubes so crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with the right amount of seasoning. The sauces served with the meals added unique flavor that was very satisfying! There is also a bakery and we sampled a GF Morning Glory muffin that was so tasty! We are making Water Oak one of our regular stops for an excellent meal read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Water Oak Cafe and Bakery - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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We enjoyed our breakfast and took some sweet treats home to enjoy later on that day. Very nice waitstaff also

Beautiful bakery with gorgeous decor inside! Perfect place to get brunch with the girls, to catch up with friends, or a little birthday get together. I got the lox and it was pretty good. Service was fine. You are certainly paying an up charge when it comes to ambiance but I find their pies to be worth returning for. Would recommend and love to see places like this in the area! read more

We love finding breakfast places to eat and the food here is tasty albeit a higher price point than other places one can go to. It's just off the feeder road and therefore near the freeway which makes sitting outdoors a bit loud. Still, service has been solid each time we go. read more

We stopped by here on our way to the Space Center. My husband said his Water Oak Benny was the best in his life, lol. I enjoyed the bacon mushroom quiche and arugula salad. The pastry case is beautiful and the food is delicious. The space is bright and cheerful. Dena, the owner, and her husband are very hands on. He stopped by every table thanking us for choosing to spend some time with them. Highly recommend you check them out and support a locally owned business! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Tablescape - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Breakfast was AMAZING! The avocado toast....phenomenal. The breakfast potatoes...superb. The waffle with blueberries...perfectly delicious! The iced latte was expresso strong. Lol. I am going to their bakery before I leave too. Service was great too! Will definitely be back with the rest of my family. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Waffle with blueberries, avocado toast with side of breakfast potatoes. Iced latte with almond milk and salted caramel. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

Came here for my sisters 16th birthday and The brunch was phenomenal. I was extremely satisfied with my dish Chicken Caprese Sandwhich, and was able to try some of my mom's Water Oak Benny.I would highly recommend the benny for brunch. We came in with a party of 7 with no reservation and they were able to accommodate us with a 30 minute wait. The service was fast and the waiter/staff were friendly. The ambiance of this place was also so aesthetic and pleasuring to eat at. Very relaxing but fancy in a way. Would highly recommend this place as a brunch spot and would come again. (Also we got the strawberry cake and it was too sweet. Was convenient to buy a cute cake there for her bday but wouldn't ever buy from there again) read more

We are from Austin, in town fora church conference. The food is phenomenal. The server was great! We sat on the patio, I was with my daughters, husband and dog. It's such cute dine in. The bakery case was adorable filled with gorgeous confections. My latte tasted amazing. I'm going to make it a point to stop in anytime I'm in town. read more

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

I came here a couple of times and enjoyed both visits. The service was very friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is very pretty inside, i loved the decor and set up. The food was great and fresh. There is a big variety of pastries and desserts to choose from which all looked heavenly. It's a great stop to try for lunch for any occasion. I will be returning! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Iced vanilla latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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The food and service here is always so good. Love coming here with friends for a good brunch.

Yummy!! Definitely has the vibe of a cute cafe you'd find in the Montrose area of Houston. Food was excellent (especially the vanilla birthday cake) and their coffee options are amazing as well. They have true cortados, cappuccinos & freshly ground coffee beans which all are hard to come by. Expect a small wait & know that it is counter service for ordering! The staff was very welcoming and the decor inviting. read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Chicken Salad - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

This might be the cutest cafe I've ever seen! The ambiance was spot on. The best place for a cute little brunch. However, I do not recommend the coffee! I'm a little bit of a coffee snob and if you do get coffee, just get hot vs. iced! When adding things like syrup and honey to an iced latte, they were struggling on the technique. It wasn't dissolved and was sitting in the bottom of the cup. When coffee is so expensive these days, save your money and just get their food, pastries, and other drinks! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

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We had lunch on Thursday and while it was busy, wasn't too loud, and there was plenty of helpful smiling clean staff. For a ladies brunch, there's no place better in this area, especially for decor. We ordered coffee (on tap) and a latte, both were great. And a biscuits and gravy and a Water Oak Benny. Both were delicious. One of the eggs wasn't fully cooked but still good. Bathrooms were unisex and wheelchair accessible! read more

Water Oak Cafe & Bakery - Water Oak Benny, cheesy grits, chai latte - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Webster, Texas

The place is cute and clean. The waitstaff did an excellent job and the food was pretty tasty. I ordered the breakfast which came with cheese grits, bacon, eggs and a biscuit. The bacon could have been cooked longer but everything else was good. My love had the egg Benny which I wasn't a fan. The eggs were too runny and it had a over whelming earthy taste but overall he enjoyed it. I did grab a peanut butter cookie which was soft and tasty. I would return, it's a nice place to grab a quick bite read more

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I've driven by this place often and have wanted to check it out. It looks so cute and polished from the outside and has a gorgeous patio. I met up with a hometown friend I hadn't seen in a while and this was the perfect place for us to do so. They have a host stand just outside the entrance. Host Andy quoted me a small wait time of 5-7 min. He gave me two menus and as I sat down I looked over the menu (again). You already know I had checked out the menu AND trusty Yelp reviews & photos ahead of time so I already knew I was getting the Texas Brisket Hash, an Iced Latte, and possibly a dessert to take home. ;) Andy called my name 7-9ish minutes later and a women dressed in a beautiful green flowery springlike outfit (I'm guessing the owner) with a super cute haircut welcomed us in. She told us she was sitting us at a two seat table near a front window (perfect) and instructed us to order at the counter. We both ordered our brisket hashes and beverages, chatted a bit with the nice cashier about nails and such, then headed to our seats at our table. My friend's drink came out first then mine maybe about 5 min or so later. Our food came out a bit later, hers then mine, again about 5ish min after hers. The food looked and tasted amazing. The brisket was thinly sliced, small tender pieces but plentiful and had a good flavor to it. The cheesy grits were well seasoned. The onions, potatoes and peppers all mixed in with the dish very well and the sunny side egg was a grand way to top it all off. The hash was served with a nice bbq sauce that was sweet and a little tangy. It tasted great on the hash and paired very nicely with the brisket. The hash was already perfection without the sauce so the sauce wasn't needed but still a good touch. My iced latte had just the right amount of espresso and a medium boldish roast flavor. It was the perfect size, about 16 oz and lasted beyond the time it took me to eat my meal. It was also great to see all the different dishes being carried out to other tables. We made note of all the other great dishes we wanted to try and what we would get on our next visit. We're both thinking migas for our next dish or I may try the tostadas. On the way out, my friend ordered a couple of blueberry lemon muffins. I had ordered a lemon cookie to go when we ordered our entrees, which I slightly regretted because as she was ordering the muffins, I noticed a beautiful strawberry lemonade cake that i didn't see earlier. It looked so delicious. I almost ordered it as well but decided to exercise some self control and resist. Anyway, this is a fabulous place with impeccable food, perfect for conversation, getting caught up with an old friend or pal/s at brunch after a work week. 5 stars, 10 out of 10. I'd recommend to any bruncher or baker! I also appreciate the kindness of the staff and their attention to detail. I should add, Andy remembered my name as he told us goodbye and the kind lady with the cute outfit and haircut walked us out just as she had welcomed us in. read more

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