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Coffee, coffee drinks, scratch made baked items, scratch made lunch and dinner entrees which include choice of filet, ribeye, chicken fried steak, tri-meat burger, scratch made deserts, fresh salads with house made dressings, craft cocktails, great wine selection and some of the finest art work ever! Citizens Coffee & Wine Café combines the comfort of your local café with great food and wine. Citizens is an homage to historic, downtown Hempstead, Texas, and the people who call Hempstead home.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 841 12th St, Hempstead, TX 77445
Phone: (979) 999-7090
Website: https://enjoycitizens.com/
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Reviews
Hannah Spellman
Wow, 5 starts isn’t even enough. We are visiting from Virginia and accidentally stumbled upon this place. I’m SO glad we did. We ordered the fried chicken biscuit (pictured), surf and turf eggs benedict and a burger. For drinks, Bloody Marys and iced caramel latte.
Everything tasted amazing, and was huge portions. Our server, Karen was so friendly, attentive and efficient.
We will definitely come back if we visit this area again.
Thank you so much!!
… moreEverything tasted amazing, and was huge portions. Our server, Karen was so friendly, attentive and efficient.
We will definitely come back if we visit this area again.
Thank you so much!!
Jo Keena
What a surprise! My birthday was on a week night, and we didn’t feel like heading into the city for dinner. Instead, we finally went to Hempstead’s new place.
It was chicken fried steak night, so we gave it a try. The food was executed well. We’d definitely come back to try more of the menu.
The highlight of Citizen, though, is their wine list. Kistler, Kosta Brown, Cakebread — and a nod to local talent — Tate! Really stellar selection at good pricing.
Thanks for a great birthday!
… moreIt was chicken fried steak night, so we gave it a try. The food was executed well. We’d definitely come back to try more of the menu.
The highlight of Citizen, though, is their wine list. Kistler, Kosta Brown, Cakebread — and a nod to local talent — Tate! Really stellar selection at good pricing.
Thanks for a great birthday!
Ronnie Morrison
The restaurant is beautiful. The menu is limited. The pricing is a little high. The food was very good. The service was very good. The coffee was excellent. The Bloody-Mary was tasty, if you like horseradish. I definitely recommend that you give it a try.
… moreTracy Smith
Enjoyed the short commute out to hempstead for an old town feel! What a great place! Excellent atmosphere, food was superb! My Husband had the ribeye and I had the grilled shrimp pasta. Both were delicious! Love the history and how the restaurant is beautifully decorated. Our server Jadelyn was awesome and the Manager Paul made sure we were well taken care of. We will certainly be back soon and will also definitely try their brunch. You will not be disappointed!
… moreJasmine R
Absolutely WONDERFUL. Angela, our waitress was so attentive and friendly! The atmosphere and art work is really unique. We had the lemon shrimp pasta and steak filet. 10/10 recommend!
… moreJana Emola
We celebrated Mother’s Day at Citizens Cafe at it was great. The food was delicious and made fresh. The atmosphere was upscale casual, without feeling stuffy, but still making it feel special. The service was fantastic! We sat near the back and our server was outgoing and very attentive. She was a huge part of the experience. I hope we have her next time we’re there – I wish I would have gotten her name to mention her here. Several managers and the owners stopped by, which is also a nice touch. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great experience! Definitely exceeded our expectations.
… moreConnie Downs
This was my first visit, but it will not be my last! I have been eager to try this place out for many reasons & it did not disappoint. The service was impeccable by all, the hostess, my server Bre’hanna, the chef, & the manager, Dragos…each & every one stopped to be sure that I was enjoying myself. The food was delicious, as well. I had the Citizens Trio starter & though I’m certain it is meant to be shared, I ate almost all of it by myself! Then, I enjoyed a nice glass of wine with the house filet. It was done exactly to my liking & the demi glaze was a beautiful complement. It came served on top of several spears of asparagus & some fingerling potatoes. I was a bit concerned when I saw how thick the asparagus spears were & honestly expected them to be woody & undercooked. Boy, was I wrong! They were cooked to perfection. The dessert menu held promise, but I was already comfortably full, so I saved that adventure for another day. It was a Friday night, so there was also live music to add to the ambiance. If you enjoy a relaxing, well-prepared meal & great service, I encourage you to stop by.
UPDATE: Went by today to try the coffee. Was planning to sit & order breakfast, as well. Was told they only do breakfast on Friday & Saturday, so I settled on a warm ham & cheese croissant with a mocha frappe. Both were delicious! The atmosphere was light & bright, which was perfect for 10:15am. The service wasn’t nearly as exceptional as my first experience, but it was acceptable. I finally got a peek in the vault, this time. So cool! Still a favorite restaurant & so happy to have it here in Hempstead.
OK, last update! I ordered the Surf & Turf Eggs Benedict for brunch today. The filet was a little overdone for my liking. It was not only refired happily & promptly, but was delivered to me by the chef himself! The key lime tart was divine. My server, Bre’hanna, was delightful & perfection, yet again. The manager, Dragos, made sure I was a happy customer. Both he & the chef walk through the front of the house frequently, to be sure everyone is loving their meals. It is safe to say Citizens Cafe has become my new guilty pleasure. I will return again & again. I encourage everyone to do the same!
… moreUPDATE: Went by today to try the coffee. Was planning to sit & order breakfast, as well. Was told they only do breakfast on Friday & Saturday, so I settled on a warm ham & cheese croissant with a mocha frappe. Both were delicious! The atmosphere was light & bright, which was perfect for 10:15am. The service wasn’t nearly as exceptional as my first experience, but it was acceptable. I finally got a peek in the vault, this time. So cool! Still a favorite restaurant & so happy to have it here in Hempstead.
OK, last update! I ordered the Surf & Turf Eggs Benedict for brunch today. The filet was a little overdone for my liking. It was not only refired happily & promptly, but was delivered to me by the chef himself! The key lime tart was divine. My server, Bre’hanna, was delightful & perfection, yet again. The manager, Dragos, made sure I was a happy customer. Both he & the chef walk through the front of the house frequently, to be sure everyone is loving their meals. It is safe to say Citizens Cafe has become my new guilty pleasure. I will return again & again. I encourage everyone to do the same!
D Branch
Two things: one, the manager was walking around coughing and not covering his mouth (so nasty) and two, he berated a woman who had a legitimate complaint about the food. He was coughing behind the bar, near the pastry case by the bar, and in the corner of the dining room by the large booth. I’d rather the place be closed than have to listen to that nastiness. He completely ruined my appetite. The woman was saying the Mexican corn had too much sour cream. She showed him a picture on her phone of what it should look like and he said “it’s our version of it.” She said well two of the servers said it had too much sour cream and shouldn’t look like that before she had a chance to speak with him. He cut her off and real sarcastically said I’ll tell you what. I’ll just take care of it. Super rude and nasty. Owners, find better managers because the food is good (usually) and the desserts are phenomenal. I’d hate to stop frequenting a local business because they allow this type of person to run their establishment.
… moreVida Gourmet Photography
citizenscoffeeandwinecafe, located at 841 12th St, Hempstead, TX 77445, is a fusion of minimalist and elegant style with a touch of traditional Texan vibe, making this place interesting and appealing at first glance. I was very impressed by the organization and the cordial, friendly, and professional treatment of every staff member I interacted with. We tried several dishes, our favorite being the ribeye, cooked medium-rare, with a hint of pepper and just the right amount of salt; the best ribeye I’ve ever had, I must say. The house filet, the pan-seared pork chop, and the salmon are also worth mentioning.
… moreJohn Smith
Well worth the drive to have lunch, dinner or just coffee and pastries! Excellent service and experience here. Food is very good and so are the desserts!
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