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.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Cafe on the Square
Jordan Schmidt
Apr 9,2025
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.
Ray Flores
Mar 28,2025
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.
Michael Palacios
Mar 27,2025
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.
kristin graham
Feb 24,2025
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.
Versatile V
Feb 18,2025
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.
Aly Oxford
Feb 1,2025
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!
Texas Ed
Jan 13,2025
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.
RY Cruz
Dec 29,2024
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.
Reviews For Cafe on the Square