Barnaby's Cafe

Never had a bad meal at Barnaby's. Service is down to earth. Yummy comfort food. always hits the spot! more

I just gave Barnaby's Cafe a 'Recommend' at Citysearch more

I love Barnaby's. The Staff is always so nice and friendly and the food is excellent. It is only place I have ever found that has an egg salad sandwich and it is delicious. I would also recommend the brownie, it is topped with Amy's Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream and it is to die for. more

Hi Jeff, I love your food. I've been eating at Barnaby's for the past 10 years and just recently, due to health reasons, have become a vegetarian. Last night I was at the W.Gray location, studied the menu and noticed some possible improvement. Everything is delicious; however, I did find that a veggie sandwich and entree option were lacking. The burgers and salads provide enough veg. options. For the sandwiches, you could provide a veggie sandwich w/ a ""special sauce"" and for the entree maybe a tofu stir fry. I love Barnaby's and take everyone I know there. Just want to give a shout out for all the vegetarians who love Barnaby's. Thanks for all your love and care-ileya Pros: Delicious! As usual Cons: Need more Vegetarian more

I go to this place at least a couple of times a week - going on 4 years now. To start, the parking isn't great. You drive up hoping it's not crowded so you have a place to park, but even when having to park down a side street, it's worth the hassle. Pros: The food and staff Cons: Parking more

The food is very good. I especially like the one on Fairview. Recently I was seated where I could see the cooks in the kitchen. Hygene is horrible. Using their bare hands they would make salads, fix hamburgers, etc.,then go to the store room and do other things and never once wash their hands between these different tasks. It was so off putting to watch, I really can't go there anymore. If the people who handle food in a cafe are going to use very poor hygene, the kitchen should be closed off so the customers do not know how awful it is. more

Its always fun to bring someone to Barnaby's who has never been before. I love the atmosphere and the staff is always so accomodating and friendly. I usually go for lunch and its packed! The wait time for a table is a good 10 minutes, but its totally worth it. I usually go for a sandwich (the pesto chicken salad) or a burger (the boca burger is great and its huge!) But I've recently had an obsession with their Mediterranean chicken fatoosh salad! All the portions for the dishes here are enough to feed two, but this salad is good for three! Its packed with lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pita chips, parsley and a whole grilled chicken breast stacked on top! (you can request to take out anything, but I suggest to keep it all on there) I can't even describe how good the dressing on that salad is, but whatever it is, I'm hooked! I always order a side of fries to go along with it (seasoned and crispy) and if i'm STILL hungry after that (doesn't happen so often) I'll get their chocolate chip cookie (warmed up.. WOW). If you can't handle the regular sized salad, I'd suggest to ask for the half portion. It's still massive but a couple dollars cheaper! (which you could use on that cookie instead). Barnaby's never fails to make me happy and full. The only thing I'd complain about is the parking. If I can't find a spot up front, I'll go around the block at least once. Or twice. Someone has to leave eventually. Pros: Quality of food, service, portions Cons: parking more

I recently moved a couple blocks a way and wandered over to Barnaby's with a couple friends. We had an awesome waitress, Tamara, who made sure our experience was memorable. I had the Spinach and Feta Burger--highly recommended. My friend had the Bacon and Blue Cheese Burger--also awesome! And the Chocolate Chip Cookie, although it sounds simple, was soo good! And Tamara heated it up for me! :) Pros: service, food, great atmosphere Cons: no bar more

We only live 2 blocks away from the original establishment on Fairview, so we go there often. But we also go out to eat alot, at alot of different pleaces and I can honestly say that I've never been to a restaurant that has better service or hospitality than Barnaby's. At first we stuck to the same menu items, him - the blue cheese bacon buger (AMAZING!!) and I the Mediterranean Salad. Both are great, dont get me wrong, but it was time to venutre outside of our regular choices. Let me tell you, we've tried alot of them! The meatloaf, tostadas, newport chicken, pink chicken and it is ALL GOOD! Pros: waitstaff, food, price, quick more

Each location has a different atmosphere but across the board you will always get great food. more

This is my first time posting. I was so impressed by my recent service that I thought a posting was necessary. First of all, I live a few blocks away Barnaby's so the convienience played a huge role in why I first became a regular but now I am a loyal customer that dreads the day I have to drive in from the suburbs for my favorite buffalo burger and fresh squeezed lemonaid. The staff always has a smile on their face and the accomodating spirit starts when they let you pick your own table all the way through cutting your brownie into fourths and putting a scoop of ice cream with each!! Barnaby's is the perfect place to take houseguests, as my husband and I recently figured out. They were able to accomodate the picky palate of my mother who doesn't eat dairy and only eats hormone free meat while still pleasing my burger and french fry eating step-father. I think it may have been one of the only meals my mother hasn't sent back in about 5 years. She couldn't say enough nice things. If you knew my mother that would say it all! Pros: Service Cons: On a busy day you might have to park down the street and walk. more

I was sad this place seems to have lost its touch. Service last visit was not good, we were overlooked several times and the food was just ""ok"". Maybe the owner has too many locations to keep up the service and food quality he was known for. Hopefully he will notice and make some positive changes. Pros: Close to home Cons: below average food quality/ service is spotty more

Between you and me, any of the Barnaby's is a winner. Named after the owner's late puppy, this place has excellent salads, burgers and American fare. Great food!!! more

Nothing fancy, no unusual twists - just solid, delicious food. We have been for lunch and dinner - have 'ventured' through the menu and have never been disappointed. Excellent salads, sandwiches and burgers and some outstanding chicken dishes. The food is freshly prepared - ample - and delivered with a smile. All of the earlier comments regarding their dessert selections are quite true - but - the cookies are the best I think I have ever had anywhere. Don't eat them - save them for me!! Pros: Great comfort food - well prepared - good service - great value. Cons: Parking (@ the Shepherd location) can be the challenge of a lifetime more

Great food I could eat everything on the menu. They have best fries in the world, good burgers, sandwhiches, salads, etc. Everything is wonderful but don't forget dessert. The pie and the Brownie a la mode is worth saving room which is not easy with the huge portions. Pros: Food, Fries, Dessert more

My first Barnaby's experience was at the original location on Fairview. Be prepared to fight for parking next to Bricks. Shephard is very pretentious...agree with the other reviewer...it's the crowd not the folks working there. West Gray is always busy and it's the parking olympics all over again. So, I try to stick with Fairview. Smaller restaurant but has great local art on the walls. You must try Dr. Gale's meatloaf and the lasagna beef and spinach. Very affordable food. Oh and the salads are to die for. Be careful with the grilled chicken entrees...it can be too dry at times. The key lime pie is the bomb! On Saturdays and Sundays visit Baby Barnabys at the Fairview location for scrumptious breakfast/brunch! Pros: Variety, Portions, Price Cons: Parking more

This is a new generation! Time for change. Same old bland menu, same old veggies always! How about some corn, or carrots? Time to check the competition out....blah blah blah.... Pros: Staff, 3 locations. Cons: Menu, drab, very little parking more

One of my favorite places to eat in town. The original Fairview location is still funky, although service can sometimes be hit or miss with new servers. Lunch at the West Gray location can be busy, so get there early. A bit too much attitude at the Shepherd location - from the crowd, not the staff. Overall, excellent and consistent food for a great price! Pros: Great simple food, Multiple locations, Friendly service more

Love Barnaby's! I live within a mile of three of their locations and eat there often. Not a bad thing on the menu and breakfast is awesome! Pros: Service, Food, Price more

Blaz Jezernik here. Me and my buddy, Cheez Bouzeks, recently from Eastern Europe, are on a mission from God to find the best of what all y'all call a ""hamburger"" in Houston. Barnaby's was our first stop on the mission, and quite good at that. We've been previous visitors for wonderful pink chicken, lasagna, burritos, salads....Cheez prides himself with actually being able to eat all that is served! Burgers are great..offering ""foofoo"" variety with blue cheese, avocado, etc.. And a big pile of french fries. Good for groups larger than just me and Cheez but get there by 11:30. All three of ""there's"".... We continue on the Mission... Stay tuned .... Blaz & Cheez Pros: Comfort food, Serving size more