We discovered this place a few years back when we were exploring Texas for property. It is located on the right side of highway 281 just north of the river in Marble Falls. We did not dine there as we were just passing through. Since we have heard many a good story about the great food there, mostly the best pie selection in the state. The classic cafe that earned a worldwide reputation for good food and friendly service opened in 1929 on Main Street in Marble Falls, Texas. The Blue Bonnet Cafe moved to its current location on Hwy 281, blocks from Lake Marble Falls, in 1946. Contrary to common belief, the restaurant is named after a blue "bonnet" or hat, not the popular Texas wildflower. The legendary reputation of Blue Bonnet Cafe has traveled far and wide. Blue Bonnet Cafe You do have to watch your approach into the parking lot as it is a busy intersection and easier to enter parking lot from the rear off 3rd street.
The reputation of this restaurant is known far and wide and has been recognized with the following awards.
Best Breakfast in Texas - Texas Highways Magazine
Top 10 Restaurants in Texas - Texas Highways Magazine
Top 100 Breakfasts - Travel & Leisure Magazine
Best Restaurants Coast-to-Coast - Road Food Magazine
Best in Texas - Ride Magazine
Best Breakfast in Texas - Ride Magazine
Best Restaurant Within 60 Miles, Runner-Up - Austin Chronicle
The menu is divided into the usual suspects, but with a fantastic 'specials' selection, and of course the pies. They offer breakfast, specials, salads, sandwiches, burgers, Mexican, and a wonderful children's menu. Menu — Blue Bonnet Cafe
For dinner Barb ordered the small chicken fried steak while I selected the Pot Roast w/gravy. Each meal came with 3 sides of which Barb choice redskin mashed taters, corn o' the cob and a salad. I chose salad, corn o' the cob, and a bowl of the soup of the day, hot Gumbo.
The next morning we arrived HUNGRY for breakfast. Their selection is pretty standard for a Southern cafe. I got French Toast with ham, and egg, and coffee while Barb decided on the 2 egg omelet with sausage and cheese along with biscuits and gravy. She didn't eat her hash browns, the guy who bought her breakfast did.
In the end we absolutely loved our meals and especially the pie. I swear each of us made noises with every creamy bite. The service was some of the best we've ever experienced. You never lacked for anything. Our total for dinner was $42.80 and breakfast was $24.50. The cafe was full or very nearly for each of our visits. It's reputation is well earned. It was well worth the 130 mile overnight 'Day Trip' we made to enjoy this. If you're ever in this area, I can't say enough the food is great and the pie is nothing short of the best you'll ever have. Bon Appetite'.
“Cooking is an art and patience a virtue. Careful shopping, fresh ingredients and an unhurried approach are nearly all you need. There is one more thing - love. Love for food and love for those you invite to your table. With a combination of these things you can be an artist"
Keith Floyd
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