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Athens Cafe in Athens
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Athens, Henderson County, Texas, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 903-675-5504
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–9PM
- Tuesday:6AM–9PM
- Wednesday:6AM–9PM
- Thursday:6AM–8PM
- Friday:6AM–9PM
- Saturday:6AM–9PM
- Sunday:6AM–2PM
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Comments (199)
One of the best open face roast beef sandwiches ever.Waitresses always friendly and prompt.
Food came out hot and cooked just the way we ordered it. Wish the hash browns were a little bit crispier, but I know to ask next time. It was very clean. The windowsills were NOT a bug graveyard. The staff were clean and neat. Pretty sure we will return.
Chicken fried Steak sandwich???? No..big, but not a real steak, but hamburger meat chicken fried! Chef should research how real cfs is made and do it right or change to hamburger steak chicken fried. Go try it at Cotton Patch Cafe.Other things were okay. Waitress was busy, but always bringing by drinks. This was at 3pm...still pretty busy. Lunch is served until 3pm...afterwards another couple of bucks.
My Friend Marsha Mayhew had the Enchiladas Plate I had a Patty Melt and home fries
Great breakfast buffet or to order. The food Ive had the several times Ive been here is always great.
Pleasantly surprised! Chips were so fresh and warm. Salsa was perfect, not too hot. The special was Enchilada dinner with rice and beans for $6.99. I also ordered a side of guacamole and it was delicious.
Place is a dump only thing going for em is the amazing breakfast in the weekend
Atmosphere was great. But my steak was very tough.
Great breakfast everything we ordered was fresh tasty and delicious, well be back to try their dinner menu. Clean place and the service was quick.
Food has always been tasty. We normally go for breakfast only.
The waitress took my drink order as I sat down at table, told her I was having buffet. Finished my drink have way through my meal and finally was able to flag her dow to get another drink as I went to get a lil fruit she brings me a water, as there was a water sitting on the table and I was having orange juice for my drink. Waved down some other waitress and she brings me a juice when I I was finished and ready to leave.The charge for that was $17.37 for one person. Don’t think that’s very friendly and cost efficient for customers.
The food was great but the cleanliness of the floors was not right
Excellent.. Buffet bar very hot. Fresh food..omelettes made while you fill your plate with all the goodys..
My boyfriend and I go here for breakfast when he is in town. Great food and service! Love it!
I have been coming to the Athens Café for about 20 years. Pretty much everything you expect in a small town cafe/diner. They have traditional American breakfasts and a smattering of Mexican breakfast options. Friendly staff that is sometimes more attentive than others. Plate lunch specials daily and desserts. Simple decor but what you come here for is good food, hot coffee and to see how many folks you know and speak to on any given day. I’m here at least a couple of times a week.
Really enjoyed the roast beef sandwich. With fries and a salad plus chips and salsa I was asking for a Togo box before I was finishing. In a word. Stuffed.
I eat there at least once a week.Great staff
Friendly service, food was ok. Just kinda dirty in the seating area, with obvious roof leaks
Walked in never been in before. The greeter said nothing about the buffet. Our server only came to our table twice, and hardly said a word to us. The food from the menu was subpar. Pretty disappointing after my family hyped this place up.
Ate here several months ago and unfortunately did not realize that their primary service is Mexican food... I ordered the hamburger steak and it was not good... won’t go back as just didn’t like it at all...
Not only once but twice.... both times food was perfect. Had never been there before. Service was also great. Will go again....
I visited this place for breakfast with a group of friends. It was our first time in Athens and honestly this place has us wanting to go back. The breakfast buffet is so convenient and affordable. The food was delicious. The omelet station was a pretty cool touch and the cook made the omelets delicious! Would definitely visit again on our next visit to Athens.
Took me a minute to find them (behind the Lil Cesars 😏, but well worth the hunt. Great food, friendly attentive waitresses, and reasonable prices. Oh, and dont forget those fabulous Belgian Waffles! We went by for breakfast but since they are open until 9PM, we will be back to try lunch and supper.
We arrived at 0930 on a Saturday and were seated immediately. They serve Pepsi products and I was able to get my Mountain Dew! My wife had coffee. She said it was very good coffee. They do have a breakfast buffet but we chose to order from the menu. The service was prompt, courteous and efficient. The food was delicious! One of the best kept secrets in Athens! I will be back!
Owner and daughters shoved us out physically for no reason i was a paying customer didn’t even get to sit down I really wouldn’t recommend anyone coming here
The food here is a combination of Tex-Mex and Country cooking and both are fresh and delicious. Service is excellent! Restaurant is clean. Dining is casual. Prices are $-$$
This place was an Awesome surprise. The staff is very friendly and the food is very good. If your looking for a mom and pops style restaurant for breakfast this is it!!
I rarely turn in a review for a place of business and have never given a poor review. This place prompted my first ever bad review. It was my first visit. The staff were plenty. The place was not real busy for the amount of staff on duty but had to wait to be seated. Wait for a menu. Wait for coffee. Ask to get more coffee. Food was over done and extremely greasy. The staff was my biggest issue. None of them looked like they wanted to be there. No smiles. No welcome, and no thank you while paying for breakfast. I wont go back!
Best cafe in Athens Texas for breakfast. Buffet was full and fresh. Waitress Sophia was amazing. Asked right questions and kept my water glass and coffee cup full. Gentlemen that makes omelettes fast and great. Will return.
Chicken fried steak plate and grilled catfish plate was great. Hot food,quick and very polite service. Strawberry cream pie was tart and sweet. Very clean dining area,and the tables arent crowded together like other places.
Had breakfast buffet. Good food. Omelets made to order. Food bar was stoked well
We have eaten the buffet for brunch on several occasions, everything was good. The full nachos are good, should have brought some friends to help me finish it. Really like the cheese enchiladas.
We are visiting from Virginia.. this place was packed and they moved food SO FAST!! BEST breakfast in Athens Texas!! Oh man it was delicious, and fresh. Made our omelettes right in front of us.
Food okay, staff efficient. Used restroom and definitely needs cleaned updated etc. Smelled like sewer in the back.
4.50 for a glass of milk....7.50 for 3 eggs....2.50...for a glass of dr. Pepper....3.00 for a VERY SMALL bowl of grits.....17.50.....
Ive only had the chorizo and eggs but its good enough that I havent wanted to try anything else. The service is fine but they only have one waitress when they first open so if you need constant attention be forewarned you might have to wait a few minutes.
Weve been here multiple times. During the weekend it is decent but if you make the unfortunate choice of going during the week, you will be highly dissatisfied!! Everything is over cooked and dry, we will no longer give our money to this establishment.
Family owned and operated caters to good sized portions of delicious meals. Good atmosphere, clean, tasty and well seasoned foods; provides a great place for breakfast or dinners. Chicken fried steaks, omlets, nachos, enchaladas all prepared so well. Some take home provisions for later if not all consumed. Very good smiles and service!!!! Must visit often with fruends, guests, business or family, all will enjoy.
Best breakfast buffet in town!! Antonio makes the best omelettes!Hot spot of Athens breakfast!
Clean!! Staffs friendly, food is great. I always eat the breakfast buffet and omelets are made to order, very quick. Love this place.
Great place to eat. Mexican food is the best! Hot sauce and chips are good also. And the waitress are very nice. And you get your food out fast not waiting a long time.
Hometown cooking at its best however I havent tried the menu fully. I love their breakfast at any time throughout the day. Good stuff!
Our waitress was a champ. The food is simple and cooked well. Good comfort food
Our waitress was so nice and kept my coffee cup filled. The food was great. Great atmosphere and price.
Best fajitas in Athens Texas. They have a special taste, like they were soaked in marinade overnight. Nice and tender, and full of flavor. Great range in menu, from Tex-Mex to American Homestyle. Friendly staff and excellent food.
Breakfast Buffet Best in town on the weekends. Super friendly place staff and guests
Home cooked food. Enjoyed it, bit kinda expensive for the little we managed to scavenge off the buffet. BUT...it was good and we were just impatient about waiting in the long long for made to order eggs.
The cooks here really know what they are doing! Daily lunch specials are a great deal. Fried catfish, hamburger steak, chicken fried steak all wonderful! Tostada salad, actually three tostadas, is teriffic! Mexican menu excellent! Plus, they are open most nights till 9:00 pm. Why cook when you can get great meals to go?! 5 stars.
They dont list the buffet on the menu and your waiter/waitress wont tell you about it. I asked the cashier about this and she shrugged and said you just have to know about it. The amount of food you receive for your money is laughable.
Food is good. Great salsa. Service is usually pretty good and the prices are fair. We go here every so often for decent tex mex and american food.
Went in with a friend that was going to have lunch I did not go there to eat I was there to visit with my friend I ordered a glass of tea they brought chips and salsa to the table as they do at most Mexican food restaurants then after my friend was through with his meal they came to the table and said they were going to charge for the chips and salsa because I did not order and I ate some I will never go back to that place and I recommend anyone that goes there be very cautious
The food and service was great.We did have to wait a while for our bill in order to pay.
The food wasnt fresh and 1 lady trying to do everything I not happy with the food at all
The man who makes the omelets was terrific! Loved the omelet, the biscuit and gravy o k. But the service was great.
Antonio made me huevos rancheros today. He takes his responsibility of restauntuer seriously. Hes humble, hardworking and there all the time. You can tell a lot about a man from the way his children and employees comport themselves. His children and employees are educated, professional, responsive and respectful. The food is great! Try Saturday or Sunday buffet with Antonio cooking eggs any style at the omeltte bar. Great institution - Athens Cafe.
Friendly staff, excellent food, delivered quickly, perfect portions. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Very good menu and chef.....locally family owned and very courteous. Delicious and consistant foods.
The breakfasts are very good . They prepare a very good omelet. However the Mexican food falls short. Presentation is not goodThe wait staff are good and attentive.
Love the breakfast there the people are friendly remember where we like to sit if possible what we like to drink and eat. The service is fast and food is good
This place is wishy washy with the food quality and service. It use to be great a couple years ago but not here lately. Kinda pricey too.
Food and service was great!
Two other people in restaurant and the waitress was very unattentive and had to ask for a refill twice. Food was not worth the wait. Used to be a good place to eat
We ate today and food server was on ball, there was great food, food was hot.and enjoyable place to eat, love it
Visit everytime we are in Texas. This youngman has been our server several years.Excellent food& staff. Personal greeting from owner/operator.
Food was very good. Chicken fried steak homemade, very flavorful.
We absolutely love this place!
The staff was friendly but the food didnt have much flavor and the beans were overcooked
We eat there often great food and always good service
Ordered Guiso and Ive made it many times at home and ordered it from other restaurants..The best part of this meal was the beans and rice, the guiso was old and nasty..Will never return to this business.
Very good food!
The waitress was very nice and personable. The food was great. I had a very nice dining experience.
Great food. Great servers. One of Athens best.
Good selection of different foods. Had breakfast and it was good !
Kinda slow when we went in got our food quick and Philly cheese steaks are awesome with loaded full fries
They have a breakfast buffet but we ordered from the menu because we wanted omlets. They were very good.
Great place to have breakfast. Really good food! Everyone should try this place
Best breakfast in town, hands down. Nice buffet on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Friendly help as well.
I really didnt care too much for what was on the menu not enough variety
Not as good this time around . Food very salty. Service was poor our waitress got off work during our time there .We was waiting for refills guess what no refills . Does that mean no tip ?
All ways good food and good service we eat here all the time best breakfast in Athens
Food was very Bland and the restroom had very little lighting. The only thing good was the waitress did her job well
Good food but didnt get our order right, friendly staff
Buffet had custom omelets and cassaroles, but no tortillas and needs more a la carte. Bacon was rare.
Very good lunch love cornbread green bean carrotts yeast rolls an chili renenos caseso rice tea all I have had was good.
We eat beakfast at Athens Cafe most Sunday, and some Saturdays. Sweet staff & good food!
It was horrible! I was almost finished eating, looked down and saw a long black hair on my plate! I have blonde.
Saturday / Sunday brunch the best. We make a 74 mile round trip to go for brunch there
Very good fresh breakfast!
We love breakfasts at Athens Cafe. Excellent service, great food and the good value.
Brunch on Saturday was good, excellent tasting omlet. Floor was carpet and pretty dirty.
Great buffet breakfast on the weekends. Great customer service! Fajita Thursdays are were its at!!
Very Nice atmosphere, good food and great customer Service!!!
The waitress was polite, but the restaurant has a bad odor and the tile floors were sticky.
Good food excellent service love this place
Always my go to on the weekends, good service and better food!
Great service, great food, smells great, great overall. Completely recommend.
ABSOLUTELY OVER PRICED BS!!!!! $7 FOR A CHICKEN SANDWICH WITHOUT FRIES OR A DRINK, SORRY NO THANKS!!!! I DONT MIND PAYING THE $$ FOR GOOD FOOD BUT NOT FOR MEDIOCRE BS!!!
Dont let the cafe in the title fool you. This is a Mexican restaurant that serves a great American or Mexican breakfast.
Staff was friendly, food was good.
Pretty good. Funny how Athens has so few choices.
Great food American and Mexican. Love the owner and staff is great!
Great food for the price and good service
Great service and the best breakfast buffet!
Pretty good food and service. Mexican food and some American food options.
Great all-American food...mixture of Tex-Mex & down home cooking, too!!
Athens Cafe has always been great. Love this place.
Service was bad, tea taste like it was 3 days old.
Always a good choice for Mexican or home style meals. Great cornbread muffins.
Best breakfast in town. Lunch and dinner are good as well.
Great food. Breakfast was our meal this time.
Service was great I love the hand cut potatoes. Ill definitely be back
Friendly staff, great food. Will be back.
The food keeps going downhill used to be good now barely tolerable
Love to go on Saturday or Sunday, the cook is awesome, he is a professional.
Great food and friendly service
Awesome Philly steak sandwich better than B & R in mabank tx
Fast service, good food! Chicken fingers are the best in town!
Great home cooking with tuns of food choices American and Mexican
Always delicious and fresh.....and an awesome breakfast buffet on the weekends
Great breakfast, excellent value, friendly staff.
Good menu, but can get breakfast anytime.
Good breakfast. Nice waitress!
Always great food and service!
Great Mexican food and wonderful service.
Service is good...love the breakfast...
Had a good breakfast buffett. And omelettes made to order
Been going here for years and its always been good.
Very good had a breakfast buffet today
Such kind service and great food!
Only eaten breakfast but their breakfast is good.
Good food, good service, and fair prices
I met engreed there 😍. A very lovely memory
Good, has any kind of you food you want.
There breakfast is just right and plenty of food for the money!!!
Decent breakfast quick service and fairly clean
Very good food fast service
Ok good tennis courts , golf course ,swimming pole and nice classy dinner
Love this place. Always leave very full and satisfied.
Great food and kind waiter... Armando
Home style cooking!
Great breakfast, good service, enjoyable.
Great Saturday morning breakfast buffet.
Fantastic food/ staff/cook/ price
Enjoyed the Mexican food, good hot sauce.
So delicious and friendly wait staff!
I go for the soup,its great
Always a great option to get a table fast.
The food cost way too much and the food wasnt really all that good.
Good food... great enchiladas.
Good food, great service
Very good, it was home cooking as it best
Excellent food hot and delucious
Always good place to eat, anytime
Great food friendly staff
Well over all the experience was great. Debra Armstrong
Wonderful food & service.
Great food
Good food, grest service.
Great food bake potatoes out of this world
Great place for breakfast
Good food, reasonable priced.
Wonderful cafe!!!! Their breakfast was great!!!!
Great food great service.
Its good
Food was great as always.
Good food in an unsuspecting location.
GOOD FOOD, HASH BROWNS UNDER COOKED
Food not to good and wait staff not to good
The food was good
Always fresh homecooked meals.
Very good home cooking.
Not really impressed with the Mexican food.
Great chicken fried steak
Amazing food Ang lots of it.
I love the weekend buffett
Great food and great service
Excellent meatloaf and daily specials.
Always great for breakfast.
Great breakfast!
Great friendly family atmosphere
Try the chicken fried steak YUM
Wonderful breakfast buffet!
Good Mexican food
Some day are better than others ..
Love our little Athens Cafe!
Great Food and service.
Good food, good service.
Great food and prices
Good food always
Total reviews rating 4.2
199 Reviews for Athens Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-16We had the breakfast buffet. Most food was okay- some sub par. The omelets were excellent. The guy that makes them does a great job. Restaurant has a slight smell to it- not sure what it is. Bathrooms were clean. If you don’t like your waitress to come around much this is the place. We could not even get one to come over when we waved her down and made eye contact. We won’t be back.
Review №2
2022-03-10Amazing breakfast!!! We went to visit that area for the first time and everyone was so nice in the restaurant and in town!! Happy folks :)
Review №3
2022-07-07We had breakfast, my husband and kids got the buffet while I ordered an omelet. Loved it! Delicious food and very friendly staff. We went on a Saturday morning around 8:30-9ish and had no waiting time, it was great.
Review №4
2022-04-12Very good food! Attentive staff. We went for the southern comfort food on menu but guessed the mexican food would have also been good based on the chips and salsa that came as a free appetizer.
Review №5
2022-07-13I love the chicken fried steak ! Everything that I have tried here as been amazing and the staff is so great. I got my last order delivered with Waitr and used the code LOCAL5 for 5.00 off or Sorry20 for 20% off.
Review №6
2020-09-17We stopped in for a evening meal and the food was horrible. I ordered shrimp and okra and it was burnt. No seasoning on the fries or the table and the cocktail sauce looked and tasted expired. My daughter had a enchilada and the beef didnt even reasonable beef it appeared to be old leftover meat. Not sure what happened the cafe use to be a good place to eat. There was only one other couple in the place eating. I do not recommend eating dinner there.
Review №7
2020-10-26Wow, amazing Spanish breakfast in a little roadside Cafe in Athens, TX. This is so much food for about $8--! And SO good. The service is friendly and prompt without being invasive. The perfect balance. 😊When they ask if youd like more creamer, they dont skimp!
Review №8
2022-03-25Ive eaten breakfast here since I was in highschool. The wait time is short and the staff is always friendly. I love the hash browns and my kids love the pancakes.
Review №9
2019-10-06Great mix of home cooking and Mexican food. Reasonable prices and a great variety. Homemade peach and cherry cobbler is excellent.
Review №10
2019-04-28We traveled to Athens for the TVCC Cardettes show. Found the cafe online with great reviews and decided to give it a try. Food was absolutely amazing. Best biscuits and gravy I have had in a long time. The pancakes were super fluffy and very tasteful. Great communication with the staff.