Barnaby's Cafe

Love this place so much and was so sad to find out that the beloved Black Labrador I frequented during college had closed, after 33 years ;(

Driving down aimlessly on Montrose Blvd, I was heading toward Allen Parkway and remembered, BARNABYS Cafe on Fairview. The Original.

Was super happy and surprised with all the locations now opened: The Heights, River Oaks, Museum, Midtown, Woodway - jeez, they keep on going!

Was pretty hangry for a salad, as my body was craving roughage. And the super nice waiter gave me the rundown on the ingredients on the 8 delicious salads on the menu where I picked the Chinese Chicken Salad $16, there is a smaller salad size available for $2 less, however, you want to order the large one.

When it arrived at the table, people gawked as it was so ginormous...and delicious filled with thin sliced chicken, carrots, cilantro, crunchy cabbage, wonton crisps, and topped with a super thick peanut sauce. I tried my best to eat my way through it, however, I was beat by this salad! Taking it home, I enjoyed TWO more meals as the nice waiter was kind enough to provide me with extra peanut dressing.

Great food, great service, great location with small private parking lot. Inside tables have plastic see through partitions for extra safety.

Thank you! I look forward to coming back and eating my way through this menu, too!

Enjoyable meal with family. Friendly service. Delicious and large wedge with blue cheese. Salmon cooked to a tender grilled tastiness. Noodles and macaroni were enjoyed by the younger children.

Reasonable prices.

Solid meal in a simply furnished, comfortable setting.

Cute little restaurant right across from George Country Bar. I remember going to other Barnaby's Cafes but could never find parking to this one on Fairview. As I was looking at the black awnings across the street, they looked like doggy's eyelashes winking at me. So, here I was.

This restaurant seems to be an old house converted to a functional restaurant. As I walked in, waitress greeted me and say "it's open seating. You can sit anywhere." Lovely, I found a table for solo diner looking at the kitchen and the front of house.

The menu is a placemat on the table. I quickly glanced at the categories and I picked lowest priced item - Chicken Salad Sandwich at $14.00. My waiter took the order and brought my food so quickly, I didn't get a chance to read the reviews.

I think Barnaby and dogs are related. Dog motifs are everywhere, including the ceiling. Part of my meal was french fries, which dressed it like a shaggy dog without ears. Because the fries were so fresh I couldn't believe I actually finished them before getting into my sandwich.

I was already full eating half of my sandwich and all the fries. I enjoyed my leftover next day. It was as delicious as the day before.

The restaurant was filled with happy customers during the New Year's Day dinner hours. Waitress was very energetic as she waited more tables than my waiter. I don't go out to gayborhood much. It's always nice to see many young people enjoyed eating at Barnaby's Cafe.

We went in for lunch and had not only amazing food but the cutest server, Matt! he was so much fun to dine with and talk about on it!! He took our orders without paper and they all came out exactly as we ordered..also piping hot and DELICIOUS! Who knew a sandwich could be so yummy! One person at our table had the lasagna, which I tasted, and the sauce was to die for!! So fresh and sweet wow wow o and the sweet potatoes fries are worth ordering! get some honey mustard to dip them in..lol it's really good! Anywho I would send you there and we will be back for sure!

Ok wow so good.

I'm honestly so stuffed after eating here. I ordered the sweet potato fries and wedge salad. They do not wimp out here!! Sooo much yummy food. I will say I think the sweet potato fries could have been a bit crispier, they are pretty floppy, so just depends what you like.

Service was amazing! Staff is super friendly and so does a good job of checking up on you.

I would definitely come back.

I have been coming here for years. Omg. Like more than 20! I remember giving blood and then having the best meat loaf of my life here. I'm vegetarian now (although, I still think about that meat loaf) and I love their falafel burgers. Sweet potato fries are also hot and delicious. Service today was quick and friendly. I enjoyed a glass of $5 Pinot Grigio too. Eating here always makes me happy. Reminds me of the old Montrose.

Atmosphere is pleasant enough and service was pretty good. It was easy enough to find some parking nearby.

Really just expected better food from what I had heard about this place - I ate after a fast so it was a bit of a let down. I had the green eggs which come with cheese - which would have been nice to exclude but it comes pre packaged.

Portion size was pretty decent the food was just pretty bland.

The food wasn't good. The waffle was like the ones you make at the hotels with complimentary breakfast. The only reason I gave it two starts is because the customer service was good.

Yummy food and big portions! I came here on a Sunday afternoon for some lunch. I have been to their fountain view location before but I believe I had breakfast when I was there. This time around I decided to try their lunch options and ordered the meatloaf bruschetta and the housemade lasagna to share. The portions were HUGE and there was definitely enough to go around and to pack to go. I liked the lasagna the best because of how saucy and cheesy it was. I personally enjoy protein more than I do carbs so this meaty lasagna was just the perfect ratio. This was my first time trying meatloaf in general so I thought it was a little on the drier side but I believe that is normal for meatloaf. I really enjoyed the bruschetta part as it brought acidity to the dish and a little more complexity to just the bread and meat. Service was good! The staff is very friendly when you come in through the doors and make sure that you are in the right place for either breakfast or lunch before seating you.

Came here after running a 10k and it was such a rewarding and filling meal!!! The breakfast potatoes are so fluffy yet crisp! Definitely worth the wait