Sometimes you stumble across a place so genuinely good that it makes you question why you ever waste time at chain restaurants. Mel’s Country Cafe in Tomball, Texas, is exactly that kind of revelation.
The journey to Mel’s might take you through stretches of Texas highway where the radio fades in and out, but trust me – you could lose your signal completely and still find your way there just by following the parade of hungry travelers all headed to the same destination.
Located in the charming town of Tomball, about a half-hour northwest of Houston’s endless sprawl, Mel’s Country Cafe stands as a testament to what happens when good food trumps fancy marketing.
The building itself doesn’t scream for attention – a modest blue-gray structure that could easily be missed if you weren’t specifically looking for it. There’s no neon, no gimmicks, just a simple sign promising country cooking…