Cleburne Cafeteria

Category: Restaurant in Greenway/Upper Kirby, Houston, TX

Address: 3606 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, USA

Phone: +17136672386

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–8PM

Monday: 11AM–8PM

Tuesday: 11AM–8PM

Wednesday: 11AM–8PM

Thursday: 11AM–8PM

Friday: 11AM–8PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

karyn enriquez

Jul 4, 2022

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!

Tedra Hall

Apr 7, 2022

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].”

Jaelyn Melena

Feb 19, 2022

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.

Eddy Rodriguez

Dec 8, 2021

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

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Questions & Answers

When you will be open?

Sam D | Apr 5, 2018
Tim Stephenson | Apr 6, 2018

Stopped by today, they said they will be fully open tomorrow. Nov 15th

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This site says you are open but voicemail says no. Which is it?!

Pam Morse | Apr 5, 2018
Keishia Benjamin | Apr 6, 2018

yez they open last Wednesday

Do you now take credit cards?

B J Butler | Apr 5, 2018
Jon Truax | Apr 6, 2018

Yep

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When will you open again ?

Larry Rojas | Apr 5, 2018
Cynthia Grant | Apr 6, 2018

Wen will u open

Are you open

Richard Soliz | Apr 5, 2018
Darius King | Apr 6, 2018

They're open!

can you order takeout by phone

Ed Ezell | Apr 5, 2019
Robert Ferguson | Apr 6, 2019

Yes

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Do u take debit cards?

linda braley | Apr 5, 2018
Fritz Weiss | Apr 6, 2018

They take cards now. Used to be cash only.

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Are you open on chrust.as day

di clay | Apr 5, 2018
Bruce A. Linscomb | Apr 6, 2018

Yes they will be open on christmas

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How do we order take out?

Jenny Gor | Apr 4, 2020
Oralia Garcia | Apr 5, 2020

Guess call in or go to website

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What kind of payment do they accept?

Cora Lee Guajardo | Apr 4, 2020
Myriam Valdez-Saker | Apr 5, 2020

Cash, credit catd

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Do you take credit cards?

Barbara Kaldis | Apr 5, 2019
Karen Mullinax | Apr 6, 2019

Yes they do

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Do they sell French fries

Salvador Morales | Apr 5, 2019
Rudy Guerra | Apr 6, 2019

Yes they do.

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Where do you place to go orders? Can you call in?

Pamela Wells | Apr 5, 2018
Craig Sandling | Apr 6, 2018

Yes you can call in, fax or email an order.

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Are you going to be furnishing Thanksgiving Dinners to go this year. My family has missed your wonderful cooking for the past few years.

Shirley Currier | Nov 5, 2021
Sue D | Nov 6, 2021

We very well might.

Can I order a cake to be shipped to Alabama?

Cherri Henderso | Apr 4, 2020
Rob the Foodie | Apr 5, 2020

Nope they don't you will have to come to Texas and give them a try

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I purchased 2 meals yesterday evening @ 6:15p and am reviewing my receipt. I was charged $15.95 for one piece of Blackened Salmon. Is this correct?

Connie Hawkins | Apr 4, 2020
Kathy Richardson | Apr 5, 2020

That is what we paid for my salmon, $15.95.

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What cost did the dishes have

Raquel Noemy | Apr 4, 2020
Oralia Garcia | Apr 5, 2020

Depends. 10 to 15 dllrs

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Do you offer gift cards yet?

Deborah Brunnmeier | Apr 4, 2020
Guy Gatewood | Apr 5, 2020

Yes

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How long has the location on bissonet been open

Barbara Williams | Apr 5, 2019
Elizabeth Leal | Apr 6, 2019

Food is really delicious, their servings are huge to where you might have to bring a doggie bag home.

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have anybody tried the chicken fried stake?

Walter terry | Apr 5, 2019
Travis L McIntire | Apr 6, 2019

Yes - It was very good and tasty I had the gravy to the side. The crust isn't too thick and the meat seemed to be a real piece of pounded meat not some frozen thing that you get at some places. 😉

Will they accept credit cards?

Enrique Lomas | Apr 5, 2019
verdell potts | Apr 6, 2019

Yes

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Will you be open on Easter Day?

little D | Apr 5, 2018
Dr michael tamu77 | Apr 6, 2018

You'd best call them.

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Do they serve mixed drinks

Larry Elkins | Apr 5, 2018
Al Al | Apr 6, 2018

Lol....no jumping parties....

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With the reopening, are they still cash only ?

Jocelyn Moore | Apr 5, 2018
Diana Castillo | Apr 6, 2018

No. They now take credit cards. Yeah! You can have wine with your dinner, order nice cuts of steak, salmon, other seafood. Very nice enhancements.

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Are you open on sundays

Alice Perez | Apr 5, 2018
Angel Martinez | Apr 6, 2018

Yes. Yes.

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ARE you serving free lunch all this week?

Charlotte | Apr 5, 2018
Paul Jenkins | Apr 6, 2018

What an idiot! Another wanting something for nothing

Do you have a private meeting room that can be reserved for about 29 people on a Sunday about 3pm?

Marybrenda Fitch | Mar 5, 2022
John Moffitt | Mar 6, 2022

No

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Do they make reservations for Thanksgiving day dine in ? If not ,how long is the wait generally on Thanksgiving day to dine in ?

Ima Griggs Castillo | Dec 5, 2021
Ima Griggs Castillo | Dec 6, 2021

No they do not make reservations for Thanksgiving day. The estimated wait on Thanksgiving day is 2 hours per the person that answered their phone.

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What happen you don't serve Zucchini bread anymore? I love it

Terri Simon | May 9, 2021
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | May 10, 2021

Zucchini muffins are one of my personal favorites, unfortunately the rest of the world doesn’t see it as we do it’s one of the least popular muffins we offer and during Covid we cut back our selection hopefully you will see zucchini muffins sometime in the near future thank you for your comment.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Apr 4, 2021
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 5, 2021

We follow all city of Houston, Harris county and CDC guidelines.

Do you have a special early bird menu, or senior prices?

Diane Petersen | Apr 4, 2021
Lynette Williamson | Apr 5, 2021

I did see alot of seniors in there eating so they may have a senior discount. You can call and ask

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Are you still out of stock on crab meet?

George Green | Apr 4, 2021
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 5, 2021

We will hopefully resume crabcakes in the new year, seafood especially crab is extremely perishable because of COVID-19 and the decrease in business we don’t want to serve any product that is not served and requested on a regular basis. So sorry we should be getting crab again very soon. Thank you.

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Open on a thanksgiving!? Or take out!?

Donna Cole | Apr 4, 2021
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 5, 2021

We are open for both dine-in and take out on Thanksgiving day. Thank you.

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I just thank God my father worked in the kitchen I can't express with words how thankful I am for a full-course meal thank you again so much

Willie Pugh,III | Apr 4, 2021
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 5, 2021

So very welcome! So happy you enjoyed your meal!

Do the cafeteria serve breakfast or brunch dishes on the weekends?

Vincent Gordon | Apr 4, 2021
Stan McDonald | Apr 5, 2021

No brunch. Its very clean and the food and service are excellent.

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Does anyone know if water situation is effecting Cleburne?

JANET Harvey | Apr 4, 2020
David Bruce | Apr 5, 2020

They were not in the areas affected

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I think I left my credit card there wed where can I call to see if it is there.

Max Coufal | Apr 4, 2020
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 5, 2020

No credit cards have been turned in so sorry. Thank you.

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A friend's hat was left on 6/17/19 accidentally. How can one retrieve it? No messages can be left on the phone.

Sue Knolle | Apr 4, 2020
Merlin Williams | Apr 5, 2020

Go back to the restaurant

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My aunt has come sent her caretaker by for the past 3 mondays trying to get cornbeef and cabbage which is on the monday menu. You have not had it, will you be serving cornbeef and cabbage in the future, It cost her an additional 30 dollars.

Russell Whitt | Apr 5, 2019
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 6, 2019

My sincere apologies corn beef and cabbage has lost a lot of its popularity we will offer in on Mondays occasionally, next time I have it I will reach out to you and let you know. Thank you so much for reaching out.

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Do y'all have TV's, want to eat today but AFC Championship game come on

Carl Preston | Apr 5, 2019
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 6, 2019

Yes we have two televisions with the game

Want to be sure I have the right place. Were you closed during the past year or so for a fire?

Carolyn Elledge | Apr 5, 2019
Glen Johnson | Apr 6, 2019

Cleburnes was closed due to fire but reopened stronger, larger space, and same great quality food.

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Are you opened Thanksgiving Day and if so what are the hours?

Natasha Hammonds | Apr 5, 2019
Scott Becker | Apr 6, 2019

Yes and the food IS Good!!

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Would like to place a order for a cherry pie or cherry cobbler. Need size and price. Is there a phone number to place orders?

Thelma Bond | Apr 5, 2019
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 6, 2019

We apologize we are having phone line problems with our underground cable please come in person to place the order. Thank you.

Another question: What happened to the delicious ham with sweet and sour topping? It is never served anymore!

Pam Morse | Apr 5, 2019
Coco Channel | Apr 6, 2019

Nope I was there about a month ago i didn't see it on the menu

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Why doesn’t the squash casserole ( formerly mine and my co-workers’ favorite) taste like it did before you re-built? The coconut pie is not as good (also was a favorite!) either. It seems as if you are making your food too bland now!😂

Pam Morse | Apr 5, 2019
Licia Cook | Apr 6, 2019

I agree. My recent visit was not savoury. The food was too bland for my taste.

Is there still a Cleburne Cafeteria downtown or on Cleburne st

Cassandra Perkins | Apr 5, 2019
Sue Reichek | Apr 6, 2019

Same location. They rebuilt after fire/flood.

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Do they have an atm ?

Enrique Lomas | Apr 5, 2019
zach s | Apr 6, 2019

Yes they do have an atm inside

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When you call you only get a recording. How to make reservations?

Diane Holmes | Apr 5, 2019
Bob Mathews | Apr 6, 2019

Cafeterias did not take reservations

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Is there a private room or area for a group of about 20-25 people on a Saturday?

Diane Holmes | Apr 5, 2019
Alice Wilson | Apr 6, 2019

Yes

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do you do catering?

Larry Snow | Apr 5, 2019
Alfred Broome | Apr 6, 2019

Foods are really good. Take out, catering not sure

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Are you pet friendly?

Elbert James | Apr 5, 2019
Alex Ortiz | Apr 6, 2019

No pets allowed unless they are a service dog with papers.

Do you sell custom cakes , if so how do I place an order?

michael segura | Apr 5, 2018
Dr michael tamu77 | Apr 6, 2018

You wound have to call them.

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We will have a group coming on April 9. Do we need to contact someone in advance?

Jackie Britton | Apr 4, 2020
Cleburne Cafeteria (Owner) | Apr 5, 2020

We are happy to accommodate you reservations are not necessary please let us know when you arrive glad to see two together. Thank you so much.

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Do they take credit cards now?

Chase Fire | Apr 5, 2018
Bridget Demby | Apr 6, 2018

Yes

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do you have a private dining rm,for 12 or 14 guests

Barbara Kamburis | Apr 5, 2018
Brandon Burgh | Apr 6, 2018

Yes

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Do you allow dogs on your outside area

Rana Ghauri | Apr 5, 2018
Robert Renshaw | Apr 6, 2018

There is a small patio area, but you might want to: 1. Call & ask the management if it's okay; 2. Strongly the consider the wants/concerns that others around you may hold about eating with pets.

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Hello, Just wanted to see if you all are excepting credit cards right now or is it cash only?

Arturo Salas | Apr 5, 2018
Joseph Cram | Apr 6, 2018

Yes, they do accept cards.

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Do you have gift cards available for Christmas

Carla Donatto | Apr 5, 2018
Eric Salas | Apr 6, 2018

Yes

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how much is Menu #1 Turkey for Christmas ?

Carter | Apr 5, 2018
Paul Nelson | Apr 6, 2018

Why are you asking here instead of just calling the restaurant?

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Do you have gift certificates

Anne Burrell | Apr 5, 2018
8324730506 Tom Karr Limousine | Apr 6, 2018

Yes

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What is the time open for Christmas

Jacqueline Randolph | Apr 5, 2018
James Cox | Apr 6, 2018

Check website

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Do you accept credit cards

Glenda Washington | Apr 5, 2018
James Cox | Apr 6, 2018

Yes

Are you open December 25th

Angie Olivares | Apr 5, 2018
Hazel Shaughnessy | Apr 6, 2018

They will be open for Christmas Day.

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Does Cleburne's accept Visa or debit cards?

Selven Jarmon | Apr 5, 2018
Robert Renshaw | Apr 6, 2018

You can get cash from their on-site, no-fee ATM. I did not the capability to acept Visa or debit cards at the checkout on Thanksgiving Day.

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Do you take credit cards now?

Courtney Katz | Apr 5, 2018
Robert Renshaw | Apr 6, 2018

Not that I saw on Thanksgiving Day. They've been cash only as long as I can remember. There is an ATM (no fee) inside of the building, in the lobby area.

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HOW DO I GET MY MONEY BACK BECAUSE Y'ALL RUINED OUR THANKSGIVING WE ORDERED A LEMON MARAIN N GOT THIS NASTY ASS BRONNIE MARAIN PIE??????? WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael Batla | Apr 5, 2019
GDuane RollinsJr | Apr 6, 2019

Let's see...you might have called or even returned to the restaurant the moment you discovered the problem, which I guarantee they would have made right to your satisfaction...or... Did you decide to eat it before not reporting (?) it and venting here? And unfortunately, mr. Woodard, I think that is a very creative spelling of meringue which doesn't have any and yes I do have meringue

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When did you burn down?

carolyn mechell | Apr 5, 2018
Olga Lara | Apr 6, 2018

April 2017

Do y'all take debit/credit cards now? Before you only took cash and checks.

TPP SSP (Entertainment Industry) | Apr 5, 2018
Olga Lara | Apr 6, 2018

Yes, they now take credit and debit cards

Are you open today??? 11/15/17

Keith Butler | Apr 5, 2018
bill jackson | Apr 6, 2018

Theo officially open tomorrow

Is it a buffet ?

Clarence Turner | Apr 5, 2018
M | Apr 6, 2018

No. It is a cafeteria.

Are you open yet?

Pamela Stephens | Apr 5, 2018
B D | Apr 6, 2018

Yes. Opened today; I ate there this evening

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