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At Cafe on the Square, nestled in San Marcos, TX, a warm and inviting atmosphere greets you. This beloved American restaurant has been serving the community for over two decades, creating lasting memories with generous portions and delightful dishes. From robust breakfast options to flavorful tacos and mouthwatering burgers, every bite showcases the freshness and quality of ingredients. Customers praise the friendly, attentive service that enhances the dining experience, making it an ideal spot for celebrations or casual meals alike. With its cozy ambiance and exceptional value, Cafe on the Square is not just a restaurant; it’s a cherished local gem.Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for Cafe on the Square
Review highlights
Based on 1,193 reviewsCommonly praised for its welcoming, old-school diner ambiance, Cafe on the Square in San Marcos is noted for its extensive breakfast menu served all day, generous portions, and good value. Reviewers emphasize the consistently friendly and attentive customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience. The restaurant's diverse offerings, including standout appetizers like the Three Amigos and flavorful entrees such as chicken fried steak and fajitas, receive frequent commendation. While the lively atmosphere can be noisy when busy, most patrons appreciate the vibrant setting and ample seating that minimizes wait times. Desserts, particularly the variety of pies, are also highly regarded, rounding out the overall favorable impressions of the establishment.
I’ve been frequenting this cozy local establishment for 20 years and can always count on a pleasant experience. Great customer service and good food. The portions are large and the value is really good. Breakfast is the most popular time but there are lots of seats so there’s typically not much of a wait.
Wow! Came here because of our son's recommendation. What an amazing place! The vibe feels like an old school diner. Breakfast is served all day, and the menu is quite large. Highly recommend the Three Amigos appetizer (guacamole, salsa & queso with chips) & chicken fried steak / eggs. For dessert, they have a variety of pies, and the ones we had were outstanding as well.As you can see from the pics, the food looked great. Everything tasted so fresh & was full of flavor. If you're around the San Marcos area, do yourself a flavor and visit this place. You won't be disappointed!Parking: we parked around the corner, behind the building, and parking was free.
Food was really great. The atmosphere was a little too noisy for my liking, but to each their own. The service wasn't bad at all, just took a while because the place was packed, hence the noise. But overall, I highly recommend it for a great dining experience.
Local diner with old school vibes. The food was great and the service was awesome. Delicious cheese sticks. We also enjoyed the burgers a good deal but the quesadilla was super good.
Cafe on the Square never disappoints! I opted for the two tacos listed under the side orders, one chicken fajita and one beef fajita, asked for lettuce. Perfect meal! Will leave room for a pie slice next time.
Absolutely love this little place! Was great for mine and my husband’s anniversary breakfast! Got to sit and enjoy each other and talk without any big pm other or being pushed out by a server! Our server was super sweet and helpful in the choosing of our food as well!
This is an old fashioned cafe that is a joy to dine in. It harkens back to most likely the 1930's or earlier with its tin ceiling tiles. I liked the quaint ambience. The service was very good with my breakfast meal being delivered quickly after ordering. I had the Classic Breakfast which consisted of two eggs, potatoes, bacon (or ham), refried beans and flour tortillas. My eggs were prepared exactly as I requested, and the meal was a large serving. The coffee was also flavorful. The price was reasonable for such a large serving size. I enjoyed my dining experience here and will definitely return.
Friends took me here recently for my first time and joy to the world was I missing out.Our server was kind, patient, informative and on top of it, we waited for nothing. You can tell the freshness by the delicious, spicy salsas and veggies I had in my huge omlette. There was no skimping out here. Portions were quite generous. We will definitely be back.
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Opening hours
- Monday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday (Today) 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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