Black Walnut Café serves contemporary American-style food to the residents of The Woodlands. The fast-casual restaurant has locations throughout Texas, and weekly-featured specials keep the already-expansive menu new and fresh.

There is a great variety of cuisine at Black Walnut, from classic American dishes, like burgers and sandwiches, to internationally inspired fare, like a New Orleans-inspired pasta dish and Asian barbecue salmon. Brunch is always a popular choice, with many visitors boasting about the lobster Benedict and breakfast enchiladas.

Black Walnut Café's twice-daily happy hour special runs Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On weekends, there tends to be a line of people waiting for a table, so if you’re planning to attend on a weekend, be prepared to show up early or wait your turn!

Black Walnut Café
9000 New Trails Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 362-1678
www.blackwalnutcafe.com

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Located in the H-E-B shopping center on Rayford Road, Bao’s Café in Spring opened in early 2016 and is a convenient choice for those who live in the area.

Bao’s Café is constantly praised for its cleanliness, fresh ingredients, and friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant’s atmosphere is modern, with dark wooden tables and booths dispersed throughout the dining room. Some menu highlights are the shrimp with lobster sauce and the General Tso's chicken. Daily lunch specials start at $6.95 and include a variety of traditional Chinese fare options with a spring roll, soup, and rice.

Bao’s Café also serves beer and wine. To-go orders are available for pickup, as well as home delivery. There is also a kids’ menu and a selection of healthy options for those watching their waistlines.

Bao’s Cafe
3530 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 288-0060
www.yelp.com/biz/baos-cafe-spring-5

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