Springhill Restaurant, the Pflugerville eatery at 2505 W. Pecan St., is scheduled to close permanently on October 16, 2026, after opening in 1985. Owner Jack Payne told employees about the decision on Wednesday, September 9, according to Community Impact.
A Longtime Owner Reflects on Generations of Regulars
Payne said the decision followed more than 40 years of serving the community. As reported by Community Impact, Payne said, “We appreciate the loyalty of the customers and all the people that have come here for years and years, all the different generations.” Springhill’s menu included shrimp and catfish dinner platters, burgers, sandwiches, and peach cobbler.
Carroll Humphrey opened Springhill in 1985, according to Community Impact. Its long presence made the restaurant part of Pflugerville’s dining history.
From Farm Town to Booming Suburb
Recent Food-Cost Context
The available data does not provide a year-by-year comparison of restaurant costs back to Springhill’s 1985 opening. It does show recent pressure on food prices: According to the USDA Economic Research Service, U.S. food prices rose 9.9% in 2022, the fastest annual increase since 1979. The same USDA outlook forecasts that food-away-from-home prices will rise 3.6% in 2026, slightly above the category’s 20-year historical average increase of 3.5%.
Over the years, Springhill served catfish and fried chicken alongside a daily lunch buffet. Its Friday offering included an all-you-can-eat catfish and shrimp buffet…