Smitty's Cafe And Bakery

We came to Smitty's based on a local recommendation and have enjoyed our meals in this unassuming location (pretty cool decommissioned gas station) on both visits. We recommend Chicken and Waffles for breakfast and the Firecracker Burger for lunch. Service was attentive both times, although it was unclear on our first visit that we should collect our own menus and napkin cutlery rolls before seating ourselves. By our second visit, we were old hats. During our first visit, internet service was down, so they could only accept cash, and it took some time for our server to get to our table. Prices were higher than expected, especially for breakfast items, but I suppose this is par for the course for our times. Thankful for the service and delicious meal offerings!

This came up in a search for coffee shops but it is definitely a cafe/restaurant - not a grab and go type coffee shop. The breakfast was a bit pricey - and they were out of major items today (like biscuits for the biscuits and gravy ordered - served toast instead). I give it 4 stars because the service was good. Desserts looked yummy and it’s a cute atmosphere. Maybe better in the evening - looks like the serve a good variety of beer.

Edit....6/26/22 Came in on Sunday and it was breakfast only due to limited staff..I thought to myself I can work with that because I can still get my chicken fried steak for breakfast. Waited around ten minutes after sitting down before my waitress came to the table. She took my drink order and when she came back with my drink took my food order. Food came out fast but the biscuit was burnt and cold and half way through my chicken fried steak I found a inch and a half black hair under my cfs... at that point I lost my appetite. My waitress never came back to the table and almost 10 minutes after finding the hair had someone else come take my payment. I showed the girl that came to take my payment the hair that was in my food and she only offered 15% off. Guess my waitress was to busy on her phone at the back of the bar.. this place has really fallen off since the last time I was here. Can't say that I would come back again witch is a real shame.. Orginal review This place is absolutely amazing. The fried pickles and fried Mac and cheese are awesome. The firecracker CFS was to die for. Will stop here to eat every chance I get.

A converted gas station is where this place is located. Very cool. Our super friendly waitress was on top of the service, despite the kitchen being a little slow (it was really busy when we arrived). Food was excellent, and well worth the wait. Coffee was really good, too (I’m an iced americano guy, but they only have hot brewed coffee and I still liked it!)!

Definitely was disappointed today. Had a to-go order and when I got back to work we had burnt on the outside mushy on the inside french toast with NO syrup (which was $10.50 for 2 pieces) with 2 strips of bacon and a small side of hash browns, salad with NO ranch and a very small order of Chucks crazy eggs for $8.50 that was barely enough to fill a 4 year old. Although we had good food in the past here this experience was more than enough for us to never go back.

Don't let the unassuming facade fool you. This is a great country cooking restaurant. I got the half order special of country fried steak and mashed potatoes, then added fried okra. The fried okra was probably the best I've had in a decade or more. The fried steak was a substantial portion - a full order could probably feed a family - and it was so good. Crispy crust with delicious gravy. The people are friendly and the service is fast. If you are in Brenham and hungry, you have to stop here!

Smittys has good food for a good price. The only thing that makes me reconsider eating here is the service. Most of the time there is only one older lady acting as server. Sometimes she is quick and sometimes not although she is friendly. I just don’t like coming in to a place and waiting 10 minutes for someone to realize I’m there meanwhile other (larger) groups come in and have there orders taken immediately. Also slow on the checkout (10-15 minutes after meal on average). Sorry Smittys I like your food but I have stuff to do!