MESS Waffles, Etc., College Station TX

This place has nothing that stood out, was special, or caught my attention.
This was a super simple atmosphere.

The service was fine, but when asked for what they enjoy or what is good, there was hesitation and just named the fidst thing on the menu it just didn't seem they even enjoyed the food.

I was confused by having to pick a place to sit while i was ordering. It confused me a bit.

The food was nothing special. The waffles were sad. They were fluffy, which was great, but they lacked flavor. There is so much that could have been done with these waffles, but instead, I was presented with a bland batter flavor.
When waffle is in the name, I expect waffle to be the star.
The waffle was treated as a plate. Everything just piled on top.

Chicken was tasty and juicy, which was great.
Eggs were flavorless but fluffy. Bacon super crispy potato bites were potatoes.
Nothing about any of the food was impressive.
For $33, I was left wanting more.

We enjoyed the Mess Breakfast. The “hot mess” chicken has a great flavor. Everyone’s favorite was the original French toast. Will eat here again.

Wow! The gluten free waffle is awesome - light, crisp, and tastes like the real thing. I ordered chocolate chips and they were cooked inside the waffle. Crispy, thick cut bacon, and $6 mimosas. So impressed and we will definitely be back!

Service: 4/5, solid, wasn’t blown away but they were nice

I ordered the mess breakfast (waffle, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and your choice of meat (I got the chicken tender since it seemed to be in a lot of other menu items) and here are my thoughts.

Chicken: 3/5, okay, didn’t really seem hand breaded or anything home cooked but tasted good enough with sauce

Waffle: 5/5, I really was blown away by how well the waffle was cooked and it had a really nice texture to it and paired well with their syrup

Eggs: 5/5, the highlight of my meal. They scrambled my eggs to perfection, not too dry or moist and the flavor was great too. Portion was in the 2-3 egg range. A little buttery and salty, not overboard. Was not expecting fresh cooked eggs of this caliber but definitely would recommend. Better than most diner scrambled eggs I’ve had.

Potatoes: 4.5/5, interesting take on hash browns, pretty good, almost like a deep fried mashed potato cube.

Nice touch having ketchup and hot sauce available complimentary (different dipping sauces were about an extra dollar each).

It wasn’t super clear what to do with your dirty dishes when done so maybe some signage could help.

I’m only in town a few days but I might actually come back for another breakfast one of these days just for the eggs and waffle.

I’m sure it’s great, if you could ever get inside to order. Waited 45 minutes without even getting into the restaurant. Tried again next Saturday and the same thing, line out the door and that wasn’t moving. It was an hour after they open too, so really no excuse. You need to streamline the process because your losing money

We arrived for brunch on a Sunday just before 9am and it was sort of empty. After 9: 30am- there was a literal line out of the door. Why? The secret's out! The best breakfast brunch in town! We had Mess breakfast, nutella strawberry waffles and OMG- their chicken tenders! I thought Raising Canes, Laynes and Bad Chx were good- this takes the cake! Their sauces were also out of this world! This is going to be our go to place on Sundays after the games! Yummy!

Had the chicken sandwich and s’mores waffles and both were really good. Mimosas are good as well.

Everything was awesome. Staff were delightful and helpful.

The food was fantastic. The waffle, egg, turkey bacon really hit the spot. What really surprised me was the potato bites. They were amazing and I need to come back to try them.

The French toast was a generous serving and surprisingly fluffy. All in all it was a delightful dining experience.

Make sure you try this place! The food is so good! The waffles are not your typical hard waffles. These are soft but also have a “crunch”. The chicken is amazing as are the potatoes. Probably the best chicken and waffles in my opinion. I would love to try some of the sandwiches they offer. It gets busy here so you may be waiting.

Dang this place is GOOD! - end of review! JK
I really liked it and so did my wife. Most of the things on the menu have a kick of spice, so you may be disinclined by that alone, but I found myself liking it a lot more because of that! I had the chicken and waffles with medium spice. It was enjoyable and delicious. I also threw on some spicey honey sauce and it was a very good choice. My wife complimented the side of bacon because she felt it was a good portion of bacon for the price. Happy wife, happy life. We both had coffees and it was really good! The service was great, no complaints there! We were the first ones here right when they opened and slowly some others started showing up. But there for a while it was all ours. We sat outside and enjoyed the view (pics attached). It was a very calming environment and just what we needed to get a break from our hectic routines. We'll be back for sure and maybe I'll try the California Reaper spice next time.

You definitely need to try this place if you have not. If you live local, go early or wait until the students are on break!

Not impressed.
We were in town for a softball tournament and trying to find someplace to eat that we didn’t have back home. Saw this place on Google so we thought we’d check it out. Didn’t know that it was paid parking at the restaurant so we drove around looking for another parking option. Come to find out there is a parking garage on the other side of the restaurant/shopping center. We were pressed for time as we were trying to eat in between games. We eventually found our way over there, parked and walked to the restaurant. We ordered at the counter which took a while since we had never been there before and weren’t sure about some menu options. Our food was not that great. Mac & cheese was very bland so we didn’t even finish it, the waffle was very crispy, and the chicken was dry. One of my daughters did order regular waffles and she enjoyed them.

Overall, it was pretty good. The iced coffee was decent. Nothing fancy, but good quality coffee. The Mess breakfast was just mediocre. The potatoes were not something I enjoyed at all, unfortunately. They were super heavy and greasy. The waffle wasn't anything to write home about. The French toast was pretty impressively plated. It was a huge serving of light, spongy, fluffy bread that was battered and fried on the sides. It was topped with cookie butter and whipped cream, and it was very good. Too rich to finish, but I would definitely recommend and will be having it again eventually.

I'm a newcomer to this brunch restaurant. First off just to let you know u have to pay for parking. It charges by the hour. It was quite small on the inside but had seating outside as well. You have to order your food at the register and then your food will be bought to you. The staff was fairly nice. The chicken was seasoned well along with the potatoes/ eggs. The waffle had a rectangle but i was ok with that. The waffle had a light cruch with syrup on the side. I had a cup of mixed fruit also. The atmosphere was bright and very nice. Mixed crowd.

I used to love this place but the quality of food has since declined. The chicken is overcooked and has chewy bits rendering it partially inedible while the mac is now super salty? I just hope it gets better: (

Tried mess waffles for the first time today, absolutely delicious! I ordered the Mess breakfast and it was very fulfilling for the price you pay! The chicken is very juicy and I was full with just one chicken strip. Will definitely be back!

Best chicken & waffles EVER! Been going here ever since it opens. Everything I've ever tried is absolutely delicious! My go to brunch place. Def reccomend the Mess Breakfast w/ a side of maple aioli and a cup of fresh orange juice, so delicious!

DELICIOUS! APPETIZING! TOOTHSOME!
A must visit place if you are in and around college station. A perfect brunch place to satisfy your hunger. Perfectly priced, and good portions.

What a great find! Plus a gluten free menu. Loved the chicken & waffles and my wife couldn't eat the whole waffle breakfast - it too was awesome!
We've already visited Mess twice and will be back again for sure!

I have been coming here since 2017 and the food is still just as delicious and the customer service is always top notch. I am usually greeted by name from the owner! I recommend this place to literally anyone who will listen to me. 10000/10