Barnaby's Cafe

Great service from the waiters and cooks. Food was deliciously tasty and delivered fast. We went during a weekday for lunch and place was packed of regular customers who frequent the place and know the staff. We will probably visit either this or another restaurant of the franchise in the future.

Portions are pretty big, but food is just ok for the price. Server was super nice though. Idk if I would go back

Great service, pet friendly, prices are up to par with the quality of food, expect no less than great quality, make sure to ask the server for recommendations as well as any other requests, they do have a patio seating area next to the main entrance, with lots of shade and an air humidifier, they even have dog menu available, staff are super welcoming, the strawberry lemonade is on point as well as the strawberry -rita I would suggest that you give it a try, parking is available on both ends, the patio seating has shade and umbrellas, to enjoy a nice hot summer afternoon with with your pet friend, breakfast options as well available with delicious options, please make sure to try the fries with blue cheese

Dining Experience @ Barnaby's Cafe. . "Barnaby was a big sheepdog who went to heaven when I was twelve". This poignant story in a single sentence is haunting and bittersweet. . So it is that the proud owners of Barnaby's Cafe named their first outlet after the beloved sheepdog in December 1992. . Didn't expect their Chili Dog (USD $17) to be a foot-long version! Between fluffy soft hot dog buns with bready sweet flavour sits a snappy juicy foot-long grilled beef sausage with meaty savoury salty herbal spice flavour, to which we topped with chili con carne, grated cheddar cheese, and spring onions. . Served alongside crisp Cajun spiced potato waffle fries with starchy salty spice savoury flavour, yum. . Loved the Apple Pie À La Mode (USD $10), with its flaky crumbly texture to the pie crust and juicy crunchy tender bite to the spiced green apple filling, carrying smoky bready fruity sweet sour spice flavour. Served with a creamy smooth vanilla ice cream with floral milky sweet flavour.

We found this place because our dog was with us in the trip and we was needing a place to have a breakfast! we didn't get dissapointed! as we came in a very kind lady receive us and gave to Matz (our dog) a cookie and water. The place is very nice and the food pretty tasty. The place is clean even with the dogs that visit! we know that is a hard part, we have Matz in home so I can see that they take care of that. The ladys taking care of us awesome! service 10 stars!

I ordered the chicken tinga torta and subbed regular fries for sweet potato fries. Unfortunately the torta was soaked in mayo but the flavor of the chicken was fantastic, and they really hooked it up with the queso fresco! Their strawberry lemonade is also really really good.

The thing I loved the most was the backstory of the namesake! I was a little emotional 🥹 The coffee was great, the chicken and waffles amazing and my date loved their green eggs. 🥚 we had so much food we took home leftovers! I’d say this is a Houston staple! You must go!

Not crowded- early around 5:00 pm. Good food - large portions. I don't have a dog but nice they're allowed on patio. Parking may be an issue at a later time

As with the last 20 years, Barnaby's, at any location is my go to spot. We average Barnaby's 1-2 times a week. Our absolute reason for continuing to go back so frequently is the amount of chicken served in the salads and chicken dishes. 2 nights ago, we got home and weighed it. 15.6 oz. That's 3 meals of protein in a day, perfect for heavy lifting. In the last years when I wasn't heavily lifting, chicken salad with chicken, their burger, club sandwich etc. Don't sleep on their ribs. You definitely pay a premium amount, but at $19 for the grilled chicken breasts meals that average 11-15oz, that's 2-3 meals. Never had an issue with Barnaby's except for a guy at the Fountain View location that didn't believe me an order was messed up and I had called it in the previous night immediately to let them know and told me to come by the next day. That's 1 out of ~60 meals recently. I have not had that ratio of positive experiences at any restaurant post Covid.

The definition on dependable and solid. Barnabys is an unsung chain in the Houston area. Every location has the the same reliable menu options and atmosphere. Patios are dog friendly and servers are friendly iniside the neighborly feeling establishment. There's sandwiches, salads, steaks, burgers, and a couple other odds and ends to meet your needs when ordering. It's mostly diner type food thats always prepared very well and not too overly priced. This has been a consistent group of restaurants that I can come to and know what I'm getting into and that is always comforting!

Food: Guacamole Cheese Burger is my go to here, one of my favorite burgers in Houston. The meat is well cooked and flavored. You will always get your moneys worth here. Portions leave you full and satisfied. Lemonade is very sweet, and I love it. Service: Every time the service is attentive and quick. Food always comes out quick and warm. Ambiance: Very chill/laid back.

UberEats Review - I don't order from this cafe often, but when I do it's usually a good experience. The food is always packaged nicely and no spillage ever. They always get my order right, so no complaints there. I only dock one star, because the food is a bit bland at times. I always order the Pesto Chicken Salad with Artichoke Hearts and it is good, just not the best I've had. My boyfriend ordered their steak once and the Honey Baked Ham sandwich. Both were good, but not the best we've had/nothing spectacular. I would definitely order from here again next time I'm in Houston, and maybe even pay them a visit in person.

I just adore this place. The staff is always so kind and helpful. The menu is massive, and every dish I have ever ordered is massive and delicious. Every time I come in, this place is full of life and community. It's a certified classic Houston spot!

Nice spot for breakfast. Great staff. Cool atmosphere. My cousin suggested it and he was spot on. I had the bacon waffle!

Really enjoyed Barnaby's Cafe! Such good comfort food, the service is quick and friendly, and the vibes are very homey--reminds me of the diners in my hometown. We started off with the strawberry lemonade, which was incredible. I could truly drink a whole jug of it. We also got the sweet potato fries, which were delicious, and paired really well with the provided barbecue sauce. For our main courses, we ordered the Green Chile Cheese Burger and the Luna's Meat Lasagna. I was kinda disappointed by the burger--it was pretty bland, and they could have seasoned the meat more. It wasn't bad, though. The lasagna, on the other hand, was amazing. We also took the carrot cake home for dessert, and it was so so good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and not at all overpowered by the icing (an issue I find many carrot cakes suffer from). Overall, really recommend this restaurant.

My partner in crime and I were working from home earlier this week. At her place just a few blocks away from Barnaby's. She's a native Houstonian who's familiar with Barnaby's. As for me, I was trying it for the first time. She ordered take out: Salad for her, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies for me. I walked over to Barnaby's. No fuss no muss. Order was ready when I arrived, i carried it back home. It was really good. Large portions, so I had some leftovers for a snack later on. For anyone in the neighborhood, I think you're luck to have Barnaby's in your area. I'm jealous!

This is now my favorite Barnabys - the one on Fountainview is great also- best ham sandwich in town and chicken breasts are awesome- such friendly servers too! A terrific menu! Love this place

I ate at the Shepherd location on Sunday and the waffle fries were soaking in oil and as flexible as a soft piece of rubber. That is unacceptable. Service wasn't that great either. A female employee asked if she could take our chips and salsa while we were still eating them. Seriously? Then had to ask the waiter to fill my water after it was totally empty and even then to bring my check. Service here is nothing like the Fairview location.

This restaurant is popular among Houstonians for comfort food and large portions. They have a variety of salads with many options . A large salad can easily feed 2 people as a meal. The service is always friendly and efficient. The restaurant itself is similar to a diner. Pet friendly patio

Stopped by here for lunch. There were a few details that pushed it from 4 stars to 5 stars. First, the service was excellent and everyone was so friendly. The place is so cute and decorated with pictures of the cute dog that the restaurant is named after. The food was good! We had a burger and egg salad sandwich and each got side salads. The side salads are HUGE for a side salad and they give you TWO dressings which we didn't even use but it was a nice touch. Also the croutons are delicious. Another nice touch was i had ordered an ice tea and the waiter brought a to go iced tea when we were finished! They also have menus for your dog! How cute! Great casual spot and overall just a lovely experience.

By far my #1 favorite comfort food restaurant in Houston. This review will reflect my opinion of the South Shepard location as well as West Gray location. Where to start.....SERVICE. While just about every restaurant in Houston has friendly staff, Barnaby's sets the bar high. It is always a great experience with friendly and attentive staff. I've even experienced other wait staff check in on me even if I wasn't their table. They clearly hire people that care about ALL guests. Including dogs, although I don't have pets. The ambiance is very playful with a dog theme throughout. Barnaby was the owner's dogs name (if I remember the story correctly). The South Shepard location has an outside patio (with cooling fan and umbrellas) so you can enjoy your meal with your fur baby. The best way for me to describe the food is comfort food. Not necessarily in the traditional sense, but in the sense that to me it feels like a very good home cooked meal. My go-to that I've probably ordered 50 times is the grilled chicken sandwich. I really love it and often day dream about it LOL. The chicken breast is usually quite large and somehow they can keep it juicy while getting a good grill on it. The salads are quite good as well, and very big. There are no descriptions of the salads on the printed menu, but if you go to their online menu there is a description with pictures. Iced tea, it is as it should be....UNSWEET. I'm one of the only Texans that hate sweet tea. I've tried their burger with chilis a few times. It's been hit and miss for me but I am just really picky with my burgers. Tried the steak, like I said feels like a good home cooked meal (in a good way). I don't remember what else I've tried over the past 10 years but I have NEVER had a bad meal. Oh! The fries! My absolute favorite. They are like McDonalds style fries. Perfect! That and and crinkle cut are my favorites so they win extra points with me. If you like desserts, they have you covered. Very large portions, good to share. When o have a sweet tooth I get their mini brownie that has a scoop of ice cream. Perfect size for me. Do yourself a favor and give them a try if you haven't been there. I recommend them to EVERYONE. Multiple locations to choose from, but South Shepard and West Gray are my favorites.

Love this place the Asian wings are so good and the service is always fast and friendly.

We were pleased, this local chain of American/diner/cafe food is a nice break from the overly abundant litany of BBQ and Tex-Mex joints in Fort Worth. I had the Texas chili burger, and it was a large blarf in a pile - meat, a whole wheat bun (which I thought was a little weird for a burger), a dump of thick chili, and a smattering of grated cheddar cheese. Fries on the side. It was good, and despite my fears that it would decimate my GI system, I tolerated it quite well. It was a good choice. My father had the chicken salad sandwich and fruit, and that was good too. Really good service by Marina, our wonderful server. Good prices. I'd recommend this place to anyone.

We loved Barnaby's! The outdoor seating area was cute and our servers were really attentive. The red velvet pancakes were so fluffy and deliciously sweet. Migas was great and portion sizes were big too. Will definitely be back!

This location would be amazing if management wasn't so under qualified. I dined in and was stared at constantly by a short server named "JUAN" (he was not my server) & when I finished my meal i expressed my concern to him and he felt embarrassed so after an exchange of words he proceeded (in front of management) / Michelle / to follow me & 13 year old minor brother out the store in a threatening tone, his specific threatening words were to "let's take this outside". Another male (customer) in the restaurant stepped in to help and hold him back & thankfully nothing more came of the situation. The unprofessionalism of the management is something I'll never forget. This transpired Thursday 6-8-23 @ 9:15pm, footage will prove my case & that the server was in fact aggressive in front of other customers and in front of management & he was taken away like an angry toddler instead of reprimanded immediately. I have yet to have the issue resolved while I follow up with police & attempt to contact the store owner...but that server is still very much employed and staring at others with his creepy pedophile stare.

I had delivery from Uber eats and there was a long hair in my veggie burger. I was so disturbed that I didn't even request a refund sadly.

Every visit to this place leaves me happy! The food is fantastic, with flavors that delight and satisfy every time. The service? Perfection - kind, swift, and always with a thoughtful touch that makes each dining experience enjoyable. It's my absolute favorite spot for salads and lunch delivery, not to mention their salads are gargantuan and outrageously delicious. If you're looking for a solid meal that will never disappoint, it's a good one.

Barnaby has changed the portion size of their carrot cake. They are half the size they were the last time I purchased carrot cake. I was not happy.

This this the 3rd Barnaby's I have been to, and I found this one to be the best!, Might be because of the close parking, might be because of the changed menu, or it might be because whoever cooked our breakfast this morning sent out her food with LOVE. Dang, everything I ordered came out perfect - perfect for a really picky breakfast food eater. Something on my breakfast plate is almost always up for criticism with me (I hate me sometimes). The eggs are overcooked, the bacon is undercooked, the potatoes are cold and greasy, the hotcake not hot. Not THIS time!!! Eggs over medium - perfect, Belgium waffle, sweet and hot - bacon perfectly crisp, and the breakfast potatoes were perfect little cubes of exploding flavor. My oh my, we will be back - suggest you do the same if you are in the area

I noticed that the hours state on Yelp that they are closed from 7am - 10am. This is not true. They are open for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday thru Sunday. I live two blocks away and go for breakfast frequently. Try the Green Eggs with spinach and artichoke hearts, along with Monterrey Jack cheese, crispy breakfast potatoes and chicken apple sausage. It is my fave breakfast and has been for twenty years. As good as the lunch and dinner menu options are, the breakfast is resplendent.

$$$$$ !!! The price jumps at this place are crazy! For each item them is overpriced there is a restaurant that does a better job for the same price. You guys were an easy mid tier priced restaurant that had something for everyone. Hard pass!!

Cool place. Great variety of menu choices. Spinach dip was really yummy. Went for lunch and also enjoyed a burger

Barnaby's is a go to for comfort food. I love their salads so much - especially the Lebanese Fattoush salad. They also used to have an amazing chicken burrito. This was probably the best thing on their menu. It was huge, delicious and I could make 2-3 meals from it. Please bring back the burrito!

This popular cafe boasts various locations in the Houston area. I went to the River Oaks location for late lunch on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. Causal seat yourself spot no frills cafe, the staff is very welcoming and friendly. You can def tell this is a neighborhood favorite. The food was GOOD..! Had to taste what dish my friends had and all were good. Had the fob. Salad and the portions were huge! lol took some of it home. Will def go back to Barnaby's would love to visit a diff location but this one was a hit. We shall see.

I left here after waiting to be served and the waitress greeted me but then left me alone without asking if I wanted water, another fellow came in and was followed by the waiter and asked if he wanted water, I was on my lunch break and now I'm going elsewhere

Barbary's never disappoints no matter what is on the menu food is always great this particular location stops breakfast at 10:30 so if you want breakfast be there on time .Location is clean and staff is great Dodd was fresh a delicious we got a mushroom burger and not sure but chicken with rice and broccoli everything was fresh, don't hesitate to stop by you won't be disappointed and there breakfast is great as well. This location is not as busy as the small one in Fairview still great taste and place .

Lebanese Chicken Fattoush Salad $13 for smaller portion [Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, pita chips (yum), house vinaigrette, grilled chicken breast, herb mix (mint, cilantro, parsley, and sumac)] salad itself was basic but good and fresh. chicken was surprisingly delicious and very generous! So juicy, moist, flavorful, & tender. Very filling. Vinaigrette dressing on the side. Worth the price bc it filled me up for the rest of the day. Date got the regular size for $15. It seemed like the chicken portions were the same so he said he should've gotten the smaller size for $2 less. Short wait on Saturday before 2pm. Service was very nice but quite slow. Took awhile for food to come out.

I was meeting a friend for lunch here. I got there about 10 minutes before she did. I walked in and although there were 4 to 5 employees behind the counter, not one of them greeted me. I sat down by the door and waited for my friend. Never once did an employee speak to me. However, when my friend showed up (she is a regular), they couldn't have been nicer. The salad was excellent. I hope they will pay attention to non regulars in the future.

Deliciousness! I've always heard barnabys was super good but I didn't know it was THAT good. We order the chicken Tinga quesadillas, Mac n cheese, Asian Spicy wings, and a bacon cheeseburger. I was so surprised how big the proportions were. The only con was the servic wasn't very attentive. I'd still recommend the place though!

Love this place! Dog friendly and food is amazing! Very comfortable setting and super attentive staff. My doggo and I love visiting this place!

My partner dragged me along...he says he used to come to Barnaby's all the time (like 15+ years ago) and loved it, so I begrudgingly relented...I was right (as always). We stopped by for a quick lunch and sat outside (weather was nice). It seems a popular place, but still not quite sure why. They've got a great-looking menu, but meh. We shared the mac and cheese (pretty good but could have used a little kick/some seasoning). I got the Turkey Burger and it was nearly inedible - burned to a crisp, super dry. Their fries were fine. Partner got the Cheeseburger and felt it was adequate. Service was good. Disappointing to 'fine' at best. Houston just has so many better options...

I tried the meatloaf & normally I'm a fan of meatloaf in general but I wasn't a fan of the chunky tomatoes on top of the two slices of meat at Barnaby's. The mashed potato was pretty bland. I ate a third of the plate & decided to box up the rest in hopes I can salvage the food at home by adding more ingredients to it. Staff was on top of refilling the adult glasses but not the kids' lemonade. That could be a positive or negative thing depending on how you look at it (very much a positive thing if you're a parent trying to limit sugary drinks for their kid). Restaurant felt hot to me. I was sweating the entire time I was in the establishment. My thighs were sweating & it certainly didn't feel good in the chair. Can't say I'd recommend going here since I didn't enjoy sweating the entire time I was trying to eat the unusual tasting meatloaf.

I have been a long time customer, love the food. I have a favorite server and I ask for her always. So, imagine my upset when the abrasive arrogant jerk at the front counter tells me "go outside", then says only place she can wait on you. I ask can't she trade with someone so I can sit inside. NO was response. Obviously there is no customer accommodation offered by this guy. Incidentally the restaurant was not full and no one was waiting for a table. So I ate on the patio. And I think you make a great chicken fried steak, but it's only on the menu for breakfast with eggs, should be available on regular menu. It's good enough.

I would give this place zero stars if I could. This is the one on Shepherd. Got there 12:30ish on a Friday, both tiny parking lots were full. We found street parking a couple blocks away. There were no patio tables open so we sat down to wait on some benches in the hot sun. The waitress said there was supposed to be an umbrella, said she'd check but she never came back. After a while I went in, asked someone if there was an umbrella, she said she'd check but also never came back. Btw, my dog is part Saint Bernard, part Siberian Husky, part German Shepherd. This is not a good dog to be left sitting in the hot sun. While we're waiting, some guy wanders out smoking a cigarette (you're not supposed to smoke on the patio). Social butterfly BF chats with him. The guy invites us back to his table says he's waiting for his girlfriend. He has a bottle of wine, says I can have some, pours me a glass. (it was a cheap chardonnay and not very good) After several minutes we realized a couple things. One, the guy was very drunk and probably was already drunk when he showed up at the restaurant. Two, we didn't think any girlfriend was going to show and he used that as a ploy to get them to serve him a bottle of wine. Third, it became increasingly difficult to get our waitress or anyone else to wait on us. We flagged her down, said we knew what we wanted; she expressed a desire to go wait on two new tables but took our order reluctantly. We were like, we're not with him, just do our tab separately. Yeah, a table opened up next to us and BF and I discussed should we move to it? Will drunk guy get offended, will the waitstaff let us? Quandary mooted as the tables were quickly reseated. After several more long minutes a couple more things happened. Guy was smoking at the table, waiter came to tell him to put the cigarette out, said he was cut off (from any more alcohol), brought his check. It was clear they wanted him to leave. We peeked at his check, there was one bottle of wine on it and I had had a glass from that bottle. Did I mention this guy was really drunk? Then. They served the table behind us. The party that came in half hour after we did. I strongly objected about this. They were like we'll check. Came back. This is the kicker. Said our order was not turned in because we were seated with the drunk guy. What part of "we're not with him, we only sat at his table cause you didn't have a table for us and left the two of us plus my dog sitting in the hot sun" did you not understand? This is where I said, "Fuck this, we're leaving". So we did. There is a better ending to this, a little further down Shepherd is Backstreet Cafe, I said let's have lunch there as we passed by. So we did, but that's a different review.

12/22/22-Barnaby's never disappoints me. I wish you would put a location in The Woodlands. I don't work in the River Oaks area anymore so I only get to visit three or four times a year. I miss it so much. I miss the spinach lasagna, but I sure love your pork chops.

All Barnaby's are a winner in my book, and this location is no exception. The food is always top notch: huge portions, great quality. Service is friendly and fast. Some of my menu favorites: ribeye, cheeseburger, asian chicken salad, fries...you name it, I bet it is delicious. Parking can be difficult at this location, but still worth a trip!

Barnaby's carrot cake never disappoint; the cake is moist, the icing is just right, not too thick or heavy. We love how many layers the cake comes with, it is a perfect slice to be shared with your loved ones. I also ordered a salad. Huge portion! Even though the price itself is little higher than other places, it is worth it given the amount of food you get and it contains a variety of different fresh ingredients and lots of cheese. Our server was very attentive and cheerful, and he was very cautious with the COVID guidelines: stepping back a few feet to take our order, wearing a mask, showing up when needed.

Besides being known for allowing Pups onto their patio, their salads are awesome!!! Pictured is their Caesar with Grilled Chicken($15) Romaine lettuce, herbed croutons, tossed in an *egg-less Caesar dressing, and topped with grated parmesan cheese and a sliced 10oz grilled chicken breast. The following is the Lebanese Chicken Fattoush Salad($15) Romaine lettuce tossed with diced cucumbers, halved campari tomatoes, diced red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, pita chips, and house made vinaigrette dressed topped with grilled chicken breast, and herb mix (mint, cilantro, parsley, and sumac on the side). What I love about Barnaby's is they use humanely raised beef and chicken. All natural, vegetarian fed, no antibiotics or added growth hormones.

This place never disappoints!!! Had the tuna burger! Let's just say I was squirming in my seat it was so good!

Parents were in town and we needed a space to bring the dog for lunch. I've heard good things from Barnabys so we'd thought we could try it. The parking is a bit messy, we ended up parallel parking about two blocks away which wasn't that bad. We had to wait for a table and we're directed to the waiting area outdoors (very hot and not a lot of shade). When there was an open table outside, they started to give it to a family who just showed up (no reservation) and we asked if the waiting list was in order and they asked the other family to wait instead. The food was great, the dog food was throughly enjoyed, it wasn't super hot with the umbrellas and fans, and the dishes and bill were pretty fast. Overall pretty okay experience? The sandwich was honestly angel-like.

Egg whites and Chicken apple sausage Great brunch breakfast! 1st time here and it was nice! Will come back next time...

Do you luv breakfast? If the answer is yes, then you gotta try this place. Yes, the parking can be tricky and there are very limited outside tables but the service is friendly and the food is delicious. And it is a dog friendly patio. I ordered the Breakfast plate and substituted the bread for a pancake (over easy eggs - perfect, crispy potatoes and crisp bacon, fluffy pancake with bonus strawberries). It's a lot of food but if you're hungry your appetite will be satisfied.

Some of the best spinach dip I have ever had! Black bean burger was on point. Yummy sweet potatoes fries. Side salads are huge, about the size of a meal, so my kids were too full to even eat their grilled cheese sandwiches. They weren't impressed with the grilled cheese, but I couldn't tell if it was because they were already full or if the sandwich simply wasn't good. I didn't try it honestly. And very accommodating staff. When I said it was too cold in the restaurant, they turned down the air conditioning for us. Waitstaff was very friendly. At this location, there is no outdoor games, blocks, foozeball table, like at the binz location. But I'll come back for the spinach dip.

We are regulars at all Barnaby's locations but this location won our heart with the music, food (always amazing), and especially the service. Max & Gerard definitely made sure we were well taken care of! :)

Stopped by for beer and apps. Beer selection is limited, but we liked what they had. We had the hummus which was outstanding and also some queso which was also great. Server was friendly. We had our dog with us and the patio is very pet friendly. They even sell doggie ice cream which was great.

Was very disappointed with my visit I ordered the fries with blue cheese and feta. I told the waiter no bacon of course it had bacon. He took the order back and told the cook we didn't want bacon. It looked like they had words the he brings us our fries. I started eating when I started noticing pieces of bacon in our fries. When the waiter brought our food. I noticed him that our fries still had bacon and that I'm deadly allergic to bacon. He went back to the kitchen and told the cook. Thats when I over heard the cook say in Spanish I don't give a shit. This could have been really dangerous for me. I could have ended up in the hospital with thousands of dollars in medical bills. All because of an employee who was in a bad mood. And didn't care about the safety of the customers.

I don't know why people love this place. The people there are rude and it takes for ever for someone to take your order. The food over fried, over cooked and no healthy options. Everything is bread, cheese and fries I was there a few weeks ago and the service was so bad. The person at the front desk had an attitude because of my dog. I thought this place was dog friendly.

Food is good, service is good. Depending on the location the noise factor can be a little overwhelming and the parking sucks, but they definitely have their niche and I will continue to be a customer!