Rowlett Cafe — Restaurant in Rowlett

We recently visited and were excited to try it out. The decor and atmosphere are still a bit sparse, but considering it’s a brand new, it didn't detract from the overall experience. A little more warmth in the space wouldn’t hurt as they continue to settle in.

The service was friendly while getting the hang of things. As with any new place, I’d recommend being patient while the staff finds their rhythm.

That said, what’s most important to me at a restaurant is the food. And the food stood out—sometimes diner food can be hit or miss, but this was definitely a hit. We tried the pancakes, chicken fried chicken, and the build-your-own breakfast, and everything was delicious. The build-your-own breakfast was nice, with the ability to pick up to five items at a set price, it was a unique feature that made the meal feel customizable and worth the price.

We’ve generally patronized Hubbards for diner food in Rowlett, but the family agreed to have actually preferred the food here over Hubbards. One small note: our waitress didn’t check in with us as often as we'd have liked, and we didn’t know you don’t get the check at the table, you walk up to the register and tell them your table number to pay.

Also, all of January, all checks are 20% off.

Overall, we had a great time, and I hope this diner gets a lot of success. Please visit this place, we highly recommend it. It’s a great addition to the area, and I look forward to seeing how it evolves. Best of...

This was my first time visiting Rowlett Cafe and I can honestly say it was a great experience. The food hit the spot, especially with the portion sizes. I ordered the 2 meats and 2 sides deal for just $9, and it even came with pancakes—now that’s a plate worth bragging about.

When we first arrived, it took a little while for someone to get to us, but I quickly realized why. The place was absolutely packed! A friend who goes often mentioned that mornings around 7am are usually less busy, so being there at 10:30am explained the crowd. Once our server got to us, though, things turned around quickly—our food was on the table within 12 minutes.

Every bite was satisfying, the atmosphere was lively, and despite the wait at the start, I walked away with a smile. Rowlett Cafe is one of those gems that makes you glad you stopped in, and I’ll be making sure it won’t be my last time.

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This was my first visit to Rowlett Cafe, but I am not a stranger to this particular location. I must have visited each of the many different restaurants that have existed in these walls. I have to say that this time they may succeed where so many others have failed. The atmosphere is welcoming, the space is airy, the place is clean, the employees are welcoming and attentive. The menu is varied, although I would have wanted onion rings... I am very picky about my coleslaw and theirs was very good. We had lunch, I had a patty melt and my husband had a philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both were very good, served promptly, were fresh and very tasty. Overall, the experience was pleasant. We will definitely return and try their breakfasts as I saw someone with some delicious looking pancakes that were pretty tempting....