Breakfast restaurants

Nu-Griddle Cafe

4.4 225 reviews 05:00 AM - 02:00 PM 401 W 5th St, Plainview, TX 79072, United States

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Located at 401 W 5th St in Plainview, Texas, Nu-Griddle Cafe embodies a unique blend of nostalgia and comfort. With its long-standing presence, this breakfast haven offers a welcoming atmosphere that resonates with both locals and travelers. The cafe showcases an array of breakfast choices, including hearty pancakes and savory grits, which diners rave about. Customers like John Bickel appreciate their friendly, attentive staff, often noting how the personal touch enhances their dining experience.

The ambiance strikes a chord with visitors, with old-fashioned jukeboxes and retro music players at each table, creating a charming experience as described by Melissa Poole. Those who wander in, like Annamarie Guthrie, find joy in not just the food, but also the delightful interactions with wait staff who treat every guest like family. This spirit of community is further exemplified by a remarkable act of kindness from the staff, as shared by Roy Schroeder, highlighting the integrity that defines this cafe.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, the warmth of human connection is palpable at Nu-Griddle Cafe. With great price points and a taste of true home-cooked meals, it’s definitely a budding favorite for breakfast aficionados.

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Service options

Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty

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Breakfast
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Historic
Quiet
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Nu-Griddle Cafe before visiting.

Reviews for Nu-Griddle Cafe

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Review highlights

Based on 225 reviews

Nu-Griddle Cafe is widely recognized for its nostalgic, old-fashioned atmosphere that resonates with both locals and visitors. The restaurant maintains a charming ambiance featuring classic jukeboxes and a welcoming, friendly environment. Common praise centers on the warm, attentive service provided by staff who create a personable dining experience. The menu offers a variety of traditional breakfast options, with particular appreciation for their pancakes, homemade gravy, and freshly prepared dishes. Customers frequently highlight the combination of good food quality and reasonable pricing. While the establishment accommodates smoking with designated areas, most reviews emphasize the clean, comfortable no-smoking dining space. Some patrons note a preference in service prioritization for regular local customers, but overall, Nu-Griddle Cafe is celebrated as a beloved community staple known for its genuine hospitality and classic American breakfast fare.

JOHN BICKEL

Jun 03, 2025

Unique and old fashioned restaurant. Nu-Griddle has been around for a very long time. They allow smoking in the front, but they have a separate no smoking dining area. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Breakfast is good, with lots to choose from. Their pancakes are good and their coffee is good, too.

Melissa Poole

May 03, 2025

I love this place I don't live in Plainview but I will sure be back there soon. Great prices and very friendly waitresses. Free music on the jukebox. And also have old fashion music players at each table.

Roy Schroeder

Apr 29, 2025

I stopped by this place for lunch today, I was looking for a nice little breakfast place for lunch. The food was awesome, I especially liked the friendly wait staff. I was traveling from Amarillo and thought I left my wallet at the hotel, I explained to the nicest waitress I ever had and offered to pay via Venmo, Zelle, Google Pay, etc. They could not accept any of this, she told me she would pay the bill if I promised to "Pay it Forward". I ended up finding my wallet thank goodness. Thank you for your integrity and understanding, we need more people in the world like her.

Dallas 1962

Apr 02, 2025

What a great little restaurant run by great ladies and very thankful for their years of service here at this restaurant so glad that they are in Plainview. Great food great service fresh hot made to order. It is true if you are not a local person that eats there all the time they will wait on other locals first then the out-of-towners

Annamarie Guthrie

Mar 28, 2025

Not from plainview, I took a wild guess for a place to eat and I'm glad we did!! My hubby loved the grits, my sister loved the eggs, and I loved the atmosphere!!! Old time jukeboxes, and our waitress was super sweet. We got our food the way we asked ""real food"" gravy was homemade, grits perfect, and watching ol timers laugh and joke!!! I sooooo loved it!!!

TX SPUR

Mar 11, 2025

I have breakfast every morning that I work in plainview at the hospital. The kindest people best service and good food. Always prompt and hot food. Best home cooking away from home!!

Paula Medlin

Mar 09, 2025

Very nice home cooked breakfast. Not greasy or burnt. Food and service was excellent! Nice gem hidden.

Sherrie Coffman

Mar 07, 2025

Very friendly old classic style restaurant...has jukeboxes that work and the food was homestyle cooking.....