The Bull's Pen Cafe
717 N Bryan-Belt Line Rd, Mesquite, TX
Crema's Take
“The Bull's Pen serves hearty, made-from-scratch Texas comfort food—think chicken fried steak with real mashed potatoes and fresh breakfast tacos—in a genuinely clean, old-fashioned cafe that locals actually return to. It's a solid family spot with reasonable prices and parking, though expect waits during peak times and service that can be inconsistent when they're slammed. If you want no-frills, honest food in a classic diner setting without pretension, this hits the mark.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
“Absolutely loved this place! I was very impressed with how clean and well-kept everything is inside. The breakfast tacos and pancakes were so good — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell they really pay attention to quality. I’ll definitely be a regular…
My first time there. Parking lot was nearly full. I was excited after 6 day no meat fast....... Very busy so I get it.... service was slow. Ordered Bulls Pen cheeseburger.... all the way... server asked mustard or mayo? I said both please.... came with mayo only. Burger meat was…
First time here, but sadly likely the last. The food and atmosphere were good, but the billing experience made us uncomfortable. We ordered a sirloin and asked for a bit more grease—nothing major. For some reason, our waitress upgraded the price to a ribeye without telling us.…
Excellent old fashioned Cafe, hitch your ride out front and enjoy some good Texas cuisine. Very reasonable priced Lunch, my Chicken Fried Steak came with salad, real mashed potatoes, green beans with rolls and gravy! Coffee was great, I couldn’t get enough and took some more to…
Very attentive service provided during our recent visit for breakfast. They have a variety of American breakfast 🍳🥞 items as well as some Tex-Mex items such as breakfast tacos 🌮. The food was great tasting and fresh. The establishment is very clean and welcoming. Highly…
Crema Reviews
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