By Anastasia Brunson
Bring a Friend, Share a Meal, and Make some Memories! That’s the slogan for this local eatery. The building’s façade lets you know you’re in the right place right away with the eye-catching cast iron logo. There’s a sense of home and local community from the warm welcome to the comforting flavors on every plate.
Inside you’ll notice that it’s bright and homey with the back wall that displays a colorful mural from a local artist. In one corner, there’s merch for sale, cute mugs and T-shirts if you want to rep your new favorite spot. There’s a wall displaying art from local artists. It’s clear that this is a place that loves its community, and the community loves it back.
There is something you will notice missing that we are accustomed to in most local eateries. There is not a TV screen in sight. You are also encouraged to put your phone away. All of this is very intentional, so that people can come together over a great meal and enjoy each other’s company. Be present in the moment and in each other.
Owner, Dalinda shares, “One of the main reasons that we opened is to ensure that my dad would have a place to eat after my mom passed. COVID affected so many of us. In our family we continue to honor my mother and honor my eldest brother by bringing people together sharing food and enjoying each other's company.”
The Sunday morning I stopped by with my boyfriend, it was pretty packed. Despite that, the service was still fast and cheerful. I ordered the #1 Grandma’s Biscuits & Gravy Plate which has, as you guessed it, biscuits and gravy along with two eggs in any style, choice of bacon, ham, or sausage, and hash browns. My boyfriend opted for the #4 Texas Sized Breakfast, a large plate with three eggs any style, bacon, ham, and sausage, two pancakes or toast, and hashbrowns. Needless to say, we had leftovers.
The food came out within ten minutes of ordering, warm and fresh and comforting. You can tell that all portions are made to order, down to the freshly cracked eggs. I had to pace myself, wanting to try a little bit of everything including some bites off my boyfriend’s plate. He remarked that even the coffee was good.
All in all, it’s good old homestyle cooking from the warm welcome to the warm food to the warm hospitality that extends past its doors. Be sure to make this restaurant a regular stop. You’ll find them serving daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Val Verde Flea Market, at the intersection of Val Verde Road and Business 83, in Donna. While parking can be limited at times, don’t forget to check out the Val Verde Flea Market on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Saturdays, and Sundays!
