All Reviews
Kyle Brannick
3 months agoGoing to second what's already been said here, but what a great spot to stop on the way from Houston to Dallas. The location is a little odd and wasn't sure when pulling up from the outside but what a lovely restaurant! Great food, great service and clearly a favorite for locals in the area.
Ron Oveson
4 months agoDo not be deceived by the size or look of this small town eatery - it’s absolutely fantastic. Just like the cafe in my little hometown! I got the chicken fried steak sandwich and a side of onion rings. The bun was super fresh, the steak flavorful and tender, and the onion rings? Best hand-battered sweet rings I’ve had in the whole darn state. We will never drive by Rice without stopping here. I only wish we had discovered it sooner.
Linda Moran
10 months agoWhat a cuuute little diner with big flavor! The food was great! I got the veggie omelette and let me tell you, the veggies were plentiful!! I’m use to going to places where there’s more egg. Seems like a great little place for regulars, hearing the chatter among the guest what an absolute joy. Will definitely come back. As a heads up…cash pay and tips is preferred 🩷🩷
Nick Towry
a year agoTHIS is a diner. Passing through town, looking for something other than a drive thru. One page menu, classic diner choices. The tortilla soup was excellent, the chicken fried steak was fork tender with a nice crispy crust. Exactly what we were looking for!
mojovoyager
a year agoThanks Google Maps for helping me find a truly delightful place to break up my monotonous drives between Houston and the DFW area. If I am headed south on this route, I am able to get in about an hour’s worth of the drive before getting to Rice, so the Rice Café is a perfect place to stretch my legs and enjoy a late breakfast. If I am headed north on this route, I am able to get in about 3 hours worth of the drive so the Rice Café is an excellent place to stretch my legs and enjoy an early lunch. Buc-ees used to be my go to place for a rest stop along this route but no longer. I find that it has become too popular and crowded and it has become a bit too proud of its to-go products (I.e much higher prices). Plus, I actually like having a place other than my driver’s seat to sit down for a spell and relax without having to be constantly on the alert for the numerous crazy drivers that I always encounter on my drives. On my recent visit to the Paris Cafe, I dined on their Juevos Rancheros. The service was friendly and prompt. I was seated and ordered within 2 minutes. I had my hot mug of coffee within 3 minutes. And I have my freshly prepared meal within 10 minutes. I have to say that this was the best plate of Juevos that I have had in several years. The bottom layer of tortillas was perfectly browned and were crispy but not overly crunchy. The egg was cooked to a proper over-medium where the yolk was half firm/half runny. The ranchero sauce was outstanding. Tasty with a medium level of heat. And the flavorful frijoles were served on the side instead of being spread on the base tortillas (which eliminates the crispness and often makes them chewy) On the side they served a basket of warmed tortillas to help you sop up the yolk and enjoy the frijoles. The dish also was also complemented with some well prepared hash browns. I cannot wait for my next trip back up to the DFW area, so I can enjoy one of their many lunch plates.
Dean Staniland
a year agoWow Authentic tex mex Amazing breakfast. Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommended. Safe Great Local food. So tasty. Looks a little daunting on the outside Couldn’t be friendlier. Let’s make them busy. Best breakfast in 2 weeks. 8 English in a bus. Thanks.
N Bur
2 years agoWhat a delight! A quaint cafe with delicious food - breakfast & lunch served all day. My 7 and 10 year olds had pancakes & gobbled them up, as well as the scrambled eggs & bacon. The chocolate chip pancakes had the right ratio of sweet! My husband and I had cheeseburgers & hit just the right spot with the soft bun making it even tastier! Onion rings were banging! Worth the stop & low supporting a local business! Look out for the daily specials, yummm!
John Miller
3 years agoCan't beat the home cookin' small town feel. Grilled Chicken over White Rice and steamed veggies was 🔥. Chicken Fried Chicken was awesome, seasoned perfectly. The burger was great and very good. Wait staff was really good as well. Very welcoming place.