1st City Cafe

We got breakfast and were so impressed. Lumberjack special and I got the chicken and waffles. We were SO delighted by the quality and taste of the food after having a few bad experiences on our trip - this was hands down the best food for the price as well! Insanely fairly priced and worth miles honestly. Very sweet, attentive, and friendly staff! I used to come here as a child in the early 2000s and I’m so glad to see not much has changed . It’s a MUST stop if you’re in nacogdoches.

My wife and I eat here monthly because we like the food and the venue. When we arrived at 0800 hours, we were immediately greeted and seated. There were three other small tables already served and 5 visible wait staff. After 15 minutes without coffee, water, or any acknowledgement we left for IHOP where we were immediately greeted, seated, and coffee and water brought to the table. Gen Z children now represents the majority of the staff at 1st City Cafe...and they are not motivated. We usually leave a 30% tip; we left 40% for the hard working Gen X mother at IHOP.

The cafe is inside The Fredonia hotel a 1950’s construction so you step back in time when you enter. We had the Fredonia hashbowl which is a bowl with fries, onions, bell peppers, ham and bacon with two eggs sitting on top. It was really good. For “dessert” we had the pancakes and they were really good also. Friendly staff and nice place

Excellent place to eat in Nacogdoches with everything fresh. We stop in and eat here at least once every time we visit Nac. Look at the care put into making my Cobb salad, and it tasted just as nice.

I asked what’s a good place to eat and got this recommendation. What s great recommendation!!! It’s inside the hotel, but worth the visit. The fish was fresh, cooked well, tasty with just some lemon added (no tarter sauce needed). The coleslaw was different but good; it was like an interesting mix of vinegar base and mayonnaise—with a little kick—refreshing! The cake was huge; I knew it was a to-go when I saw the size. It was fluffy and flavorful. Lastly the waitress was friendly, attentive, and very responsive. Next time I’m back, I’m looking to try the chicken and waffles.