The Jay Cafe
16634 TX-36, Needville
(979) 793-7900
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Stopped in after bike riding at Brazos Bend State Park. I had the Jalapeno Jay with Jalapeno bread. Outstanding and juicy burger. Fries were great dipped in the country gravy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You really must visit this place when you're starving because the portions are no joke. Husband and I came here after some research for an eatery between stops and a suggestion from a local business.
Service was wonderful, I think we had Bailey (or it might have been Hailey, I lost the receipt and can't recall to be fair. But she has a red dye allergy. ) but she was extraordinary and kind.
There is a rotating specials menu on the digitized screen behind the register but don't let the photos shown fool you, the portions are gigantic. I ended up ordering an appetizer and a dessert skipping the entree, but the appetizer could have easily fed 2-3 people. I honestly did not come prepared because when the peach cobbler ala mode arrived it was like the hominids first seeing the monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The crust was even and flakey, the filling was surprisingly zingy with strong ginger notes to compliment the al dente peaches within. This however was just the beginning with a colossal softball shaped scoop of Blue Bell vanilla perched upon this 8 oz monstrosity of delicious goodness. Even with eating only a portion of my appetizer I was only able to eat half of this and it honestly didn't even look like I made a dent in it ( photos below show the dessert after consuming half of the bowl and the other remainder still taunting me.)
My husband got the small chicken fried steak which was easily a normal regular sized one with two sides. His sides were corn and french fries and while we couldn't quite put our finger on it, we think there might be a bit of oregeno or similiar seasoning with the corn which was very satisfying and different from our usual flavors. Fries I almost want to say are double fried and chefs kiss.
Would definitely visit again, but will try to bring a much bigger appetite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in right before closing on a road trip. Shea was our waitress and she was amazing. I run a restaurant in Austin Tx. We had all of our kids with us which can be a lot. The food was great. They have something for everyone. Let me tell you the portions are not skimpy. You get well over your moneys worth. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first visit. We've always heard the food was excellent so we stopped by for a late lunch and it was prefect. Not too busy after lunch, and plenty of seating. Great service, tasty dishes, and clean restrooms. We will surely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic. Made Fresh. One of the chicken fried steaks and okra I’ve had. Great coconut cream pie.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love the pie cake! The flavors are perfectly balanced, the texture is rich and moist, and every bite feels indulgent. It’s a creative dessert that truly stands out, highly recommend for anyone who loves both pie and cake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I would taken a pic of our plates but let me tell u. Come with an appetite! Even the lunch plate were big. Food was VERY good. Homemade. Nothing seemed frozen and the pies!!! Yummy. Will definitely be coming back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the atmosphere! It’s welcoming and the food is always spectacular
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Home Town Cooking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
American's style, my husband was satisfied when i found it!
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This place is always on point! Great food ñ, very tasty and always plentiful! Thank you for great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ive passed this place for years and the parking is always full. Now I know why. I got the burger this time (Fantastic) but they have daily specials with great Southern classics. Beeftips and gravy or catfish. I guess that means two more times. Haha. Got a cobbler to go and they let me try it before leaving. Ohhhh so good. Great stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the chicken fried steak to go. And it tasted like it was cooked in old grease. As well as the okra. Don't get to eat out much and for the money you pay I was really upset. They weren't busy so there is no excuse for this. There was only one couple in the dining room.
Food: 1
Service: 5
Food is always great. Large portions.
Great ice tea and pies. Prices are good also
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Visited in the past and always loved the food. Today was a pie day and gift card for something special. Great country cooking and wonderful people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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