Always great food for the $$ Family owned/operated and it shows. Have been coming here for years and always get a great meal regardless if it breakfast or lunch. If you get there early for breakfast, the biscuits are a meal in themselves!! Soooo good and fresh daily. Staff is so friendly and make you feel welcome! read more

Fast & friendly & frozen & flat. Nothing fresh except the mashed potatoes. Skip it. Maybe breakfast is better than the lunch. read more

Whistle Stop, what to say. I think it has had a few name changes over the years. We used to go fairly frequently but lately it just has not been what we keep hoping it will be. We mainly stop for breakfast so lunches etc may be a different experience. In our last visit, the food was ok, but not great. Little things like the bacon being in a pile of pieces. Makes one think it was cooked earlier and reheated. Things like that. Yes, I know places do that, but if they are going to, then they need to do it better. Maybe it was just an off day, I know some reviewers really like the place. I am on the fence about giving them another try. read more

Super cute tiny roadside cafe in Decatur. Breakfast biscuits were delicious and fluffy. Their simple breakfast fare was quite fulfilling, service was prompt but the small old-town atmosphere was awesome. Truly enjoyed this spot on our way around Texas! Also: there's a super cute gas station with old fashioned pumps next door perfect for a photo op!! We are headed that way once we're done with our gravy. I see some wholesome pies on the counter over there... but we are too full to try them today- bummer! They have cherry, apple, Pecan, chocolate, coconut, buttermilk and banana pudding!! Pretty good options! ** we found out that this cafe started in 1935 and was part of the tourist main stop in the then main (back then) Meridian Highway! Also a part of the cattle herding Chisholm Trail before then. This is a piece of "Americana" history that can be enjoyed right next to the cafe!! The station is covered in actual Petrified wood!) I added the pictures of the markets so you too can learn something new! read more

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The chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy were delicious! Homemade bread roll, all the food was so good! Service was excellent! I definitely recommend Whistle Stop Cafe. read more

Anyplace that serves killer fried green tomatoes is gonna get a high rating from me! :) It is a small place, with only a handful of seats... but they do turn the tables pretty quickly without being pushy about it! Everyone talks to everyone here, so if you are new, get ready to make new friends! They have all the traditional items you think a place like this needs: fried chicken, pork chops, country fried steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, cheesy macaroni and cheese, deep fried okra, and fried green tomatoes!! The lunches are fantastic, but the breakfast is my go to! There's another breakfast place in town now, but the original is always hard to beat... 5 STARS #ShopLocal read more

Food was decent - not bad, not great. Server wasn't the friendliest. We'll go back and try it again in case it was just a bad day.

I've driven by this a dozen times and never thought twice. Looked like cool buildings but didn't realize what I was missing out on. We took a ride up there from Fort Worth just based on the Yelp reviews. These buildings were originally built in 1927. It was a gas station and guest lodges used up until the 50's. Legend says Bonnie and Clyde stayed there for a night. Very cool history. Now the food.... Five ! The dining room isn't huge but quite a few tables and they keep in cold in there. Make sure you get their biscuits. Wow !! I had two eggs, biscuits, sausage and hash browns. The gravy was really good. All this for around $10. They kept the coffee flowing and service was really good. I'll be back. read more

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It is definitely a piece of area history. We stopped in because it was so unique. The inside decor is a dinner I ordered the chicken fried chicken and my wife had the club and fries. The food was as down home as it comes, it tasted amazing and cooked prefect. The potion sizes were big and the price is reasonable. I will definitely come back. read more

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Worth the stop. Go here! Down home personal feel with a bunch of great food. The coffee is decent and the biscuits are huge! The gravy tastes a mix of instant but the sausage really brings it to life. It wasn't bad and I'm super picky about gravy! The sausage egg cheese biscuit was next level with 2 panties, side by side with a huge egg and was great. The omelet was terrific. For a road side stop, it is charming and delicious! read more

Whistle Stop Cafe - Sausage egg cheese biscuit - American Near Me - Decatur, Texas

Came to see why great reviews... and few people have told about this hidden place ... this place was awesome I had the western omelette... started simple but will return to try the rest of the menu... read more

I ordered a grilled cheese. It came out greasy, sloppy, thin, and pressed. I took a bite and that was it. They don't like new people in their restaurant. It's highly old and outdated like all the customers inside it are. Parking is atrocious. The building smells and looks like one big blob of mold. The front isn't clean nor does it look it. So what does that tell anyone about what the kitchen looks like and how they prepare and cook their food. It speaks volumes if you enjoy good food. The obvious of the latter is how this place should be rated. Bad food, bad company, bad customer service, bad parking, bad building, bad everything about it. It looks like something filled with roaches and rats. Avoid at all costs. Nothing there is worth your hard earned money. read more

Good food!! I recommend them!!! And plus it's a historical restaurant in the ambience is neat!

Great chicken fried steak. The breading was perfect and the sides were tasty. Unfortunately, no room for the pie (it looked great).

Food was amazing and friendly country diner. Just don't be in a hurry when you go. It's with the wait! read more

Whistle Stop Cafe - Biscuit and sausage gravy! - American Near Me - Decatur, Texas

Yikes! I went to school in this city, first of all. Really wanted to express my disappointment... IT IS HARD TO MESS UP BREAKFAST! This little place was FILTHY! Note to the small town captive audience owner... you are charging way too much for your "fresh food" that 100% comes off of a truck (Ben E Kieth, Cysco, etc). NOT ONE THING is "fresh." Why are you charging more than the breakfast from runners? Ex: Eggsquisite, Eggcellent, etc. Hashbrowns? More like Mashbrowns.. Food was less than mediocre. Ladies in the back kitchen, 5 feet from the bathroom doors, are using bare hands preparing food items and touching/handling customer plates and opening facility doors and cabinets and then touching food AGAIN! How does this place stay open?? WAY TOO MANY open conversations from the owner to the waitresses. I really don't need to know why you are hungover, or your husband/live in is a turd..... Super disappointed at the amount I spent at this place vs what I received. read more

Where to start, frozen French fries, homade mashed potatoes were instant. Not friendly at all, over priced. Felt like going to be sick as I left. Dirty. Don't stop!! Reminded me of school cafeteria food. read more

Thought this little adorable restaurant would be fantastic. People are locals not incredibly welcoming to outsiders. Food was bland. It's hard to mess up omelets and sweet tea, but they did. We won't be back. read more

Great old time lunch breakfast Plenty of food Great service Small town atmosphere If you are hunting real food that is typical of this region This is the place Limited parking so be ready to get there early With this restaurant cafe diner you can't go wrong with whatever you order I usually get the lunch special and it never disappoints Pies are homemade Come often you will be happy you did read more

Super cool building with all the trappings of the perfect country Cafe. It sits next to now unused buildings of petrified wood once used as a early motel and gas station. Makes you feel you are time warped to the 1930s. When you walk in you can hear the chatter of the locals. Don't be surprised if somebody waves and says hello. Now to the important part - the food. Everything I have tried was delicious. Huge omelets, tasty biscuits and gravy, bacon and sausage are both superior. The wait staff is very attentive. Your coffee cup or drink glass is never empty. A hidden gem. You will not be disappointed! read more

It's a cute little diner but the food is overpriced for the quality they serve. Chicken fried steak batter was dark and had a foul taste, they need to change their grease. Bare minimum service. read more

Food is always interesting and tasty and the service is awesome and friendly. Definitely a '50s diner vibe.

I got the biscuits and sausage gravy it was so delicious! The service was great and it was so welcoming when you come in. It doesn't look like much when you drive past but when you walk in it's just wonderful! read more

Food was okay for the price but the banana pudding was horrible - over sweet goo. Place was old and run down, dirty. Food was warm, not hot and served on cheap plates with cheap flatware. read more

Great service. I felt like I was in my grandmas house. The food portions were very generous.

Everything is very good. Best omelette in town. Best pie just about anywhere. Friendly service. It took me 4 years of living here to try this place and now I'm a regular. read more

As of 11/13/23 cash only. $24 for two people, good food and great service! Nice hole-in-the-wall type place! read more

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Popular local dive. Our second visit (so we gave it another chance), but it will be our last. Mediocre food and WAY overpriced (Apple Maps shows $ but should be $$ or $$$). 2 burgers, fries, teas = $32. The worst part: so dirty. Hope we don't get sick. Much wasted potential here. read more

Great service!! We eat breakfast here 4 days a week!! The biscuits are amazing!! Reminds me of breakfast at my grandmothers!!!

This place is a winner in every category Food- Excellent Breakfast and Lunch is crazy good Service- Best in Decatur Ambiance- Like going to Grandma's house read more

I had hoped this was place was good and have been wanting to try it. Unfortunately it was not. I was excited to try the plow but they had ran out. read more

Cute place, good food, and the prices were reasonable. My only complaint was that although the waitress was mostly attentive she had a unfriendly attitude the whole time. read more

Best breakfast spot in town by far! Service was great, the ladies there were very nice. Wish I could eat there everyday.

Had to go to Decatur; found Whistle Stop Café on yelp. It's one of those hometown, small places locals know about with friendly service and good food . Got the traditional two eggs and bacon with biscuit breakfast. The reviews were right. Homemade, fresh , delicious! Don't forget the biscuit; big fluffy greatness! Best damn biscuits I've ever had! If you're anywhere near Decatur, TX... And you don't stop here, you're missing out!! Oh by the way I didn't get to try the homemade pies but I can tell that they're fantastic! read more

Whistle Stop Cafe - Perfect eggs, bacon, Hashbrowns, and fantastic biscuit and gravy! - American Near Me - Decatur, Texas

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We came for breakfast. Decent portions. Great breakfast. Everyone knows everyone! Really does only have about ten tables. Get here early or late for lunch but I would guess it gets busy for mid-day. The pies were okay. read more

Small area and crowded, nice atmosphere. Service was ok, waitress wasn't personable but did her job. Food was awful.Okra and chicken fried steak were way overdone and dry. Meat was not tender. Gravy was too thick. Other vegetables were canned and unseasoned, not fresh. Salad was good. Waitress was too busy to address any concerns, so what was not good, didn't get eaten. Will not be going back. If this is the best Decatur has to offer, we'll eat elsewhere. read more

Stopped here for lunch with a coworker and we were not disappointed. The place is small and located in an old building within a really great restores motor court. The number of cars and trucks parked outside when we pulled up was promising. You can sit where you want and menus are located on each table. A chalkboard above the cashier has the daily specials. I ordered a veggie plate with Mac and cheese, fried okra, mashed potatoes, and green beans with ham. It came with a dinner roll. My coworker ordered a chicken salad sandwich with tater tots and a slice of apple pie for dessert. We each ordered tea, and like everywhere in North Texas we were offered sweet or unsweet. Food came quickly and was delicious! Everything was flavorful and the portions were large. The pie came last and was beautiful looking. This place was great. I highly recommend it if ever in the area. read more

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My wife and I love the Whistle Stop Cafe. Their breakfast is awesome and the people are wonderful.

Little joint that had great tasting food for a reasonable price. Their plates are large and filling too! Definitely a place I will continue to visit! read more

Great friendly little place!! Great food!! Used to go a lot but I'm now on a walker and it is too crowded.