The Classics

At Cleburne Cafeteria, It’s All in the Family

A Houston fixture for more than 80 years, the restaurant is built on commitment to quality, community, and many, many turkey plates.

11/22/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Skip The Steak

Yes, You Can Eat Vegetarian at Cleburne Cafeteria

A handy guide to the other side of this Houston institution.

01/21/2019 By Joanna O'Leary

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The 10 Best Pies in the Bayou City

Go on a hunt for Houston's sweetest slices before Thanksgiving.

10/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

You've Still Got It!

Cleburne Cafeteria Still Has the Goods

A fire couldn't keep this Houston classic down for long.

01/24/2018 By Cory Garcia

News

Cleburne Cafeteria Destroyed by Fire for a Second Time

On the eve of its 75th anniversary, a Houston legacy burns to the ground—though not all is lost.

04/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt