Their take on classics is refreshing and flavorful.
Kenisha “Sweitz” Riley
Melinda was very sweet she took great care of us. This is my first time here in Borger and my friend Verlissa talks about Shannon's all the time. I had the patty melt and lets say if my mama was here I would slap her( not literally) but thats how good it was. I could have just ate the Tx toast by itself it was so buttery. I will definitely be back. Shannon's reminds me of my favorite bar back home in Valdosta, Ga.❤❤❤❤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy Rice
Great food at a fair price with great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Jolley
Great (possibly best) burger place in borger.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
K C Junco
You may want to turn around when you pull up and look at the place. I went in one morning and had the sausage and cheese omelette and it was amazing. The lady who took my order was extremely friendly. Nice hot fresh cup of coffee. Seemed like all the locals were in there at 7:00 a.m. eating. Don't judge a book by its cover....
JESSE Travels
Is it a bar? Is it a restaurant? Or did I just step into a dang time machine that hurled me straight back to 1970s America? This place is like a local secret, the kind of joint you don’t just find—you inherit the knowledge of its existence from someone who smokes unfiltered Marlboros and still calls you “kid.” I almost feel bad even writing this, local secret.
From the outside, Shannon’s looks like the kind of place where you might stumble into an underground poker game or find an old-timer who’s been nursing the same Budweiser since the Reagan administration. A bit of a rundown shack, sure, but Step inside, and suddenly, it’s 1970's all over again. Urban Cowboy vibes hit you like a two-step to the face. The walls have old photos, mixed with signs that span decades—some new, some so faded. A bench that looks like it might have been stolen from a ‘60s hippy house. The glow of neon flickers over a haze of cigarette smoke that’s probably been lingering since the old Western days. You can smoke in here—yeah, you read that right. The air smells like nostalgia, regret, and the kind of life choices you make at 2 AM when a jukebox full of Merle Haggard is playing.
And if you were wondering whether this place has opinions, the Trump 2020 sign by the bench clears that right up. Nobody here is taking a poll on your feelings.
There are two dining areas, a small bar, and a couple of pool tables where I assume deals are made with a firm handshake and a shot of whiskey. A modern jukebox plays off TouchTunes, but at 7 AM, the soundtrack was old-school country—none of that new pop-country nonsense. The clientele? A mix of night-shift refinery guys knocking back beers before heading home, and a group of older Black gentlemen at the bar praising Trump, which—look, I wasn’t expecting that at 7 AM, but this place doesn’t follow a script.
I ordered the pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast, because I came for the pancakes, and let me tell you, they didn’t disappoint. Texas-sized, fluffy, golden brown perfection—exactly the kind of pancakes that make you believe in America again. The eggs were solid, the bacon was crispy, and the toast did its job. I didn’t even bother looking at the rest of the menu because I was here on a mission, but I’m definitely coming back before I leave town to see what kind of damage their lunch and dinner menu can do.
The waitress? Kind, attentive, and faster than a guy trying to dodge an alimony payment.
Final verdict: 5 stars—not because it’s the best food in Texas, but because it’s a goddamn experience. A place that time forgot, a hole-in-the-wall in the armpit of Texas that has stories and history seeping from its walls. If you don’t like cigarette smoke, old-school diners, or places that don’t cater to your delicate sensibilities, do yourself a favor and keep driving. Nobody here is losing sleep over your absence.
For the rest of us? Shannon’s is a time capsule worth stepping into
Casey Witt
Little hole in the wall that you can't beat the food.
Joe Kelly
Great chicken fried steak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side of Gravy, Hamburger Steak, Okra, French Fries, Chicken Fried Steak
Robert Russell
Only thing I didn't like was it's more of a bar so there was smoking inside. Service and food was great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Double Cheeseburger with Onion Rings and Fried OCRA, Chicken Fried Steak
It’s more than food — it’s comfort and care.
Their take on classics is refreshing and flavorful.
Melinda was very sweet she took great care of us. This is my first time here in Borger and my friend Verlissa talks about Shannon's all the time. I had the patty melt and lets say if my mama was here I would slap her( not literally) but thats how good it was. I could have just ate the Tx toast by itself it was so buttery. I will definitely be back. Shannon's reminds me of my favorite bar back home in Valdosta, Ga.❤❤❤❤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food at a fair price with great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great (possibly best) burger place in borger.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
You may want to turn around when you pull up and look at the place. I went in one morning and had the sausage and cheese omelette and it was amazing. The lady who took my order was extremely friendly. Nice hot fresh cup of coffee. Seemed like all the locals were in there at 7:00 a.m. eating. Don't judge a book by its cover....
Is it a bar? Is it a restaurant? Or did I just step into a dang time machine that hurled me straight back to 1970s America? This place is like a local secret, the kind of joint you don’t just find—you inherit the knowledge of its existence from someone who smokes unfiltered Marlboros and still calls you “kid.” I almost feel bad even writing this, local secret.
From the outside, Shannon’s looks like the kind of place where you might stumble into an underground poker game or find an old-timer who’s been nursing the same Budweiser since the Reagan administration. A bit of a rundown shack, sure, but Step inside, and suddenly, it’s 1970's all over again. Urban Cowboy vibes hit you like a two-step to the face. The walls have old photos, mixed with signs that span decades—some new, some so faded. A bench that looks like it might have been stolen from a ‘60s hippy house. The glow of neon flickers over a haze of cigarette smoke that’s probably been lingering since the old Western days. You can smoke in here—yeah, you read that right. The air smells like nostalgia, regret, and the kind of life choices you make at 2 AM when a jukebox full of Merle Haggard is playing.
And if you were wondering whether this place has opinions, the Trump 2020 sign by the bench clears that right up. Nobody here is taking a poll on your feelings.
There are two dining areas, a small bar, and a couple of pool tables where I assume deals are made with a firm handshake and a shot of whiskey. A modern jukebox plays off TouchTunes, but at 7 AM, the soundtrack was old-school country—none of that new pop-country nonsense. The clientele? A mix of night-shift refinery guys knocking back beers before heading home, and a group of older Black gentlemen at the bar praising Trump, which—look, I wasn’t expecting that at 7 AM, but this place doesn’t follow a script.
I ordered the pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast, because I came for the pancakes, and let me tell you, they didn’t disappoint. Texas-sized, fluffy, golden brown perfection—exactly the kind of pancakes that make you believe in America again. The eggs were solid, the bacon was crispy, and the toast did its job. I didn’t even bother looking at the rest of the menu because I was here on a mission, but I’m definitely coming back before I leave town to see what kind of damage their lunch and dinner menu can do.
The waitress? Kind, attentive, and faster than a guy trying to dodge an alimony payment.
Final verdict: 5 stars—not because it’s the best food in Texas, but because it’s a goddamn experience. A place that time forgot, a hole-in-the-wall in the armpit of Texas that has stories and history seeping from its walls. If you don’t like cigarette smoke, old-school diners, or places that don’t cater to your delicate sensibilities, do yourself a favor and keep driving. Nobody here is losing sleep over your absence.
For the rest of us? Shannon’s is a time capsule worth stepping into
Little hole in the wall that you can't beat the food.
Great chicken fried steak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side of Gravy, Hamburger Steak, Okra, French Fries, Chicken Fried Steak
Only thing I didn't like was it's more of a bar so there was smoking inside. Service and food was great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Double Cheeseburger with Onion Rings and Fried OCRA, Chicken Fried Steak
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Old school bar
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Too much smoking
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great place for the best burger and fries in town. The wait staff never let your mug get empty!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Burger and Fries, Bacon Double Cheeseburger with Onion Rings and Fried OCRA, Calf Fries, French Fries
Food is great lots of good people here to
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best hamburgers in town
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