Porch Cafe - Galveston

Service was terrible. We arrived at 10:00 AM when they opened. We ordered coffee and were told they needed to make it. Most places have the coffee ready when th... read more Service was terrible. We arrived at 10:00 AM when they opened. We ordered coffee and were told they needed to make it. Most places have the coffee ready when they open. Then we asked for a cocktail and were told the bar tender was on his way then when we asked again we’re told he was having problems. Our waitress was very nice and the food was good. Just appeared that the place is not staffed well.

I've always liked the porch Cafe in the past and was excited to try it again now that they've reopened. There were four of us and I was the only one who did not... read more I've always liked the porch Cafe in the past and was excited to try it again now that they've reopened. There were four of us and I was the only one who did not care for my dinner and it was only because of truffle oil in my mushroom risotto. It's not one of my favorite things so that's why I gave my food three stars. Everyone else enjoyed their dinners. My only other complaint was that they were short-staffed.

One plate was accidentally missed but the manager got it out right away at no charge. And free desserts for the inconvenience! That’s excellent customer service... read more One plate was accidentally missed but the manager got it out right away at no charge. And free desserts for the inconvenience! That’s excellent customer service and will keep us coming back!

I have been dreaming of returning to Porch Cafe for years and finally got my chance. It lived up to my memory: great ambiance, lovely breeze on the porch, excel... read more I have been dreaming of returning to Porch Cafe for years and finally got my chance. It lived up to my memory: great ambiance, lovely breeze on the porch, excellent food and great service. Can’t wait to return!

We went for brunch, which was delicious. The Porch used to be very busy during weekend brunch, but it has been nearly empty the last two times I’ve visited. The... read more We went for brunch, which was delicious. The Porch used to be very busy during weekend brunch, but it has been nearly empty the last two times I’ve visited. They closed for a while but reopened with a fabulous new chef , so I highly recommend giving the place another look. This visit we had seasonal pancakes, which included caramelized apples and a frothy whipped cream that truly complemented the dish rather than simply being decorative. We have also had the shrimp and grits, scramble and crab cakes and every dish has been tasty and beautifully presented.