Cleburne Cafeteria
Company Details
Tuesday: 11AM-8PM
Wednesday: 11AM-8PM
Thursday: 11AM-8PM
Friday: 11AM-8PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11AM-8PM
Contact Information
Houston, Texas, 77005
United States
Cleburne Cafeteria Reviews
Submitted by Robert Shipman on 09/12/2022
Robert Shipman 5 stars rating.
This place is a Houston institution! Our best cafeteria featuring food just like your grandmother made!
In addition to staple items like Chicken Fried Steak and Fried Fish, they also offer daily specials like Meatloaf, Turkey and Dressing, Chicken and Dumplings, and Prime Rib (Sundays) and SO much more!
All of their food is made with fresh ingredients of high quality. They don’t over salt, which I think some people have mentioned in their reviews. I find this refreshing - as some places use too much salt!
All their desserts are also freshly made!
Ice tea is endless and refreshing.
One other toss back to old school cafeterias, they have roving carts in the dining room that offer drink refills and condiments like lemon and butter, etc.
As some reviews mention, the price is somewhat high, but I think it’s inline with its quality and the size of the portions.
Submitted by Paulina Tran on 08/20/2022
Paulina Tran 5 stars rating.
Wednesday’s are country fried steak day! I haven’t had this place in so long, and the last time I went I didn’t like it as much. This time was so much better. I got the country fried steak, squash casserole, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, and chocolate pie. I pigged out, and it was so worth it. They have so many options and varieties. The service is efficient, and the prices have gone up a little.
Submitted by Karyn Enriquez on 07/03/2022
karyn enriquez 5 stars rating.
Best cafeteria in the country for sure. Generous portions, freshest vegetables, desserts are to die for, home baked breads and rolls, and wonderfully attentive staff. Good old fashioned Southern hospitality. You definitely won’t leave hungry. Maybe a little bit pricier than your average cafeteria, but believe me the generous portions will more than make up for it!
Submitted by Marini Ng on 06/18/2022
Marini Ng 4 stars rating.
Prices are at the higher end but they serve authentic Texan food. My favorite dessert is their Italian cream cake with pecans. Their iced tea is good too. Almost all their pies and cakes are excellent. The restaurant is clean and has a good ambiance. Portion can be better though with the price being so high.
Submitted by Summer Ellington on 05/26/2022
Summer Ellington 5 stars rating.
Always good. The white fish I had (I had to go ask what kind of fish it was) the cod was AMAZING tasted like no cod I've ever had before. Last time I got turkey and dressing. This place has never disappointed me. The only problem is that as you go down the cafeteria line you will fill up you tray there is just too many good selections of things.
Submitted by Tedra Hall on 04/06/2022
Tedra Hall 1 stars rating.
We live in the area, so regularly order from here, especially since the pandemic began. We were previously very satisfied with the meals and value until they REFUSED to sell us food for our children. We chose a healthier dinner option and opted to pick up kids meals togo from Cleburnes for the children, something we do at least twice a week. After having done the same thing for months, the last time I called our order in to pick it up curbside, I was told that I couldn't call in any kids meals without purchasing an adult meal. This was totally new because we've done it countless times. This forced me to unpack my kids, including a toddler to go inside and order something that could have been done over the phone.
After going inside and going to the togo counter, I recounted the experience with the togo server and the manager came over and DOUBLED DOWN. She said she couldn't sell me TWO kids meals at FULL PRICE for my TWO hungry children who were standing with me. This is absurd and I've never been refused service anywhere, especially not somewhere that I've repeatedly given my business.
Since this ordeal had already wasted 20+ minutes on a school night, going anywhere else would have taken more time. I sadly had to struggle through the cafeteria line while trying to push a tray and hold a toddler, simply to get food for my children. All while the togo servers and manager watched, not flinching at the ridiculous situation. All of that to take the tray to a table and immediately pack it into a togo container myself.
I'm embarrassed to have been treated so poorly after giving this establishment so much business. What kind of establishment would refuse children food?!??
If this is in fact the policy, any respectable manager and decent establishment would say, “I apologize for the confusion and lack of consistency with this policy in the past. I will be sure to RE-educate our staff to ensure that our customers get a consistent experience. I see your hands are full and I am so sorry for this inconvenience. Allow me to make an exception for you this evening [since we pulled this policy out of this air].”
Submitted by Cynthia Owens on 02/22/2022
Cynthia Owens 5 stars rating.
Salmon cooked as you like, Poached with lemon butter spinkled with fresh dill. The best I've had. Bring your wallet and don't look back. Class act cafateria. Everything is a la carte. Congealed lime salad with pecans excellent.Will be back.
Submitted by Jaelyn Melena on 02/19/2022
Jaelyn Melena 2 stars rating.
The service was really good. Everything moved in a fast and efficient way. You do get a lot of food for what you’re paying, I just was not impressed. I thought I found a new cafeteria style place to eat at but sadly I was wrong. The food lacked seasoning and flavor. Likely won’t be back.
Submitted by Orrin Voss on 01/01/2022
Orrin Voss 5 stars rating.
this place is always clean, the food is great and everyone is professional. I love it.
Also go for my New Years day "Lucky meal"
Submitted by Eddy Rodriguez on 12/08/2021
Eddy Rodriguez 5 stars rating.
Really great place for lunch or dinner. You choose your food and pay for it. A lot of different types of salads, meats, desserts. First time here and liked that a waitress comes around you all the time if you need Togo boxes or refills, another one cleaning. Nice crew and clean place. Tables inside and outside. Very recommended
