Blue Willow Cafe

A treasure found right off the 290! Lovely restaurant, outstanding food and menu options for breakfast and lunch Fri, Sat, Sun. My husband and I had their sunshine sandwich and WOW! Homemade grilled bread that was like a breakfast grilled cheese with egg bacon and avocado!
Very good service with a dash of sweetness.
Restroom very clean. Music was great-a little modern French and perfectly fitting for this charmer of a cafe! We will visit again soon!

Great all around. Coffee was great. Love the cow creamers. Our seats were available with no wait. Food was fresh and tasty. Be back on our next visit.

The renaissance jewel of Burton, TX. The Blue Willow has gourmet food with a great presentation. They use Blue Willow dishes, real silverware, fresh flowers and cloth napkins. Great quiet place to write in my write while having an exquisite breakfast. The staff is welcoming and pleasant! I found it by accident, and now it’s my favorite place.

Absolutely wonderful! Food is amazing, love the music, the decor, the dishes, and they cater to kids so nicely. We had the holycado, the balsamic blackberry French toast, the kids pancakes, and the baked oatmeal and loved every bit of it.

Blueberry pancakes were fantastic. As was the avocado toast. Clean, nicely decorated cute little hidden gem off the beaten path. Ask for Molly and she’ll give you excellent suggestions.

Surprisingly great experience. My wife and I went to see the bluebonnet around Brenham when we hit Burton. We saw the restaurant in a turn midtown. Great experience, food, and service from locals. It's worth a visit to top your bluebonnet outing.

No major complaints . This is a small country restuarant. We stopped here for bunch on the way to Austin. There was some tension with us being the only African Americans in the restaurant at the time, but no more then usual. Never the less, the service staff were patient and polite and the food quality was exceptional.

Amazing little hidden gem for a great brunch! very cozy atmosphere and our server Molly was incredible! 5 stars!!!!

Great stop for breakfast! Excellent service and tasty food

This place is such a gem. Small quaint cafe in burton. Wonderful staff, excellent service, and most importantly amazing food. Eggs Benedict is one of my favorite breakfast meals. This was by far one of the best I’ve had. The hollandaise was absolutely incredible.. I’ve tried replicating it at home and haven’t even come close. If you’re in the area or passing through I highly recommend stopping and enjoying Blue Willow Cafe. You will truly be amazed!

Cotton Gen Festival Brunch visit 2021-

We decided to have breakfast at one of our favorites wile going to the festival and where not let down. The Bagel was fantastic and the potatos where perfect. So glad they are open again. Thanks for a great start to the day.

Valentine's Day 2019 Visit-

This Historic Cafe is under new management and has a new menu. Today's Valentine's special was well worth the price. The wonderful relaxing ambiance was a reminder of slower days and upscale mixed into one flawless experience. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The experience of their patrons truly come first. The 3 course special was priced at 27.00 a person and was a steal. First the apple crisp salad was fresh and sweet with just a hint of tangy from the blue cheese crumbles and pomegranate. I could have had just this and been satisfied because of the flavor palette and textures. Next came the main courses. We had the savory espresso encrusted New York strip and the salmon in limon cream sauce. Both were cooked to perfection and the flavors took our breath away. Next came the sweet indulgent desserts. We had the almond cream cake with raspberry sauce and the eclair cake. Both were superb in flavor. The rich and creamy decadence of the eclair cake was Devine, and the sweet and tangy pairing on the almond cream cake was superb. This little cafe is definitely going on our short list along with Christopher's World Cafe and The Vantage House at Messina Hoff Winery. We will definetly be back. Thank you for a great experience.

3/08/2019 - Lunch

Just as they were for Dinner on special occasions, their lunch special was tremendous. I had the stuffed meatball spaghetti. The meatball was well cooked with wonderfully tasty subtle flavors. The pasta was cooked just right and was a wonderful delight. The sauce was fresh and enlightening. The fresh in house made bread turned garlic toast was perfect as a finish. Overall still never let down by this wonderful hidden gem. Will keep trying all they have to offer. See attached photos for the wonderful food pics.

5/02/2019 - Anaversary Dinner

Another wonderful meal and experience. We went to one of our new favorite places to spend our special days at. This time we were out for our Anaversary Dinner and had a wonderful time. The owner was there and remembered us from our meeting on Valentine's day. It was wonderful to catch up. We had the blue cheese encrusted New York strip, and the Margherita Chicken. Both were out of this world. The subtle flavors of the chicken were masterful. The steak perfectly cooked and the matching of the crust and cut were magnificent. The play between it and the potatos was perfect. I put this meal on par with several 5 star 90 dollar meals I have had in the past. A great bargain and a wonderful hidden gem. I a beutiful little town. Thank you for such a great evening.

Tammy was fantastic to work with for my bridal luncheon this past Friday. Her food was phenomenal and her restaurant is adorable. She helped us create a custom menu and setup the table beautifully to help us kick off our wedding weekend. Cannot say enough things about how helpful and kind she is!

I had salmon Benedict here on a quick trip to burton with my husband. It was one of the best meals I think I’ve ever had. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The hollandaise had the perfect amount of lemon, the English muffin was nice and crisp and the salmon was great! The cafe is beautiful and the staff was very attentive and friendly.

Beautifully remodeled place! Such a nice cafe to gather with friends and enjoy a great meal. All the dishes were very tasty and beautifully presented in blue plates. The ambiance and the decor set a very nice tone! It was a great experience! I’m very glad this cafe opened in Burton TX! Definitely making it one of my destinations when visiting Burton!

We absolutely loved this place! The staff, the food, and the atmosphere are all top notch. We definitely found our new breakfast place.

A great place to stop between Houston and Austin (a few minutes west of Brenham). Blue Willow justifies the “hidden gem” cliche. Chef owned, creative dishes, comfortable, charming ambiance, very good service. All in a special small town setting. We’ll be back.

Adorable farm-to-table cafe with generous portions and a delicious breakfast. A delightful stop during our time in the Round Top area between Houston and Austin.

Nice hidden gem. Stopped for a late breakfast while cruising down 290. Last minute decision to stop as we located the restaurant on Google maps as we looked for a breakfast joint to stop at. Wow! We had the most delicious pancakes (CAKES) we've ever had. Nice atmosphere and great small town service. We live in Houston and we will drive 1 hr to get breakfast there again. PANCAKES, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

very nice small town bistro that specializes in innovative lunch and breakfast dishes. Amazing salads, great sandwiches and breakfast items. Outdoor dining area was very relaxing and service was super even tho we were the only table outside. Will return to this gem that is just off of 290 but beware- it is only open Fri thru Sun.

This meal was excellent! We stopped in for breakfast and WOW the food was incredible. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had at a restaurant. I had the savory French toast which was so light and fluffy, the combination of fresh herbs, hollandaise and parmesan was lovely. I added a side of ham and it was divine. My husband got the tweaked eggs Benedict and it was the best eggs benny we've ever gotten out to eat. The banana pancakes were fluffy and sweet. Such a great place, I'm already looking forward to coming back.