Amazing barbeque! Like a Southern Furr’s. Great choice of meats and good sides! Excellent hands-on service! I’ve been a couple times on my way through town and definitely returning.

Okay, I fully admit I'm biased on this review. I've been coming here for more than 50 years and I'm 58 years old. This is comfort food for me. I can remember coming here with my grandparents, parents, friends in high school, wife and kids. What makes it so enjoyable is the people that run it. It's a multi-generational restaurant with family that's still involved everyday. It's a good value, good food. I can still remember the grandmother like lady that would come by and ask me in my high school buddies if we wanted another hot roll or whipped cream for our cobbler. It's funny how we still talk about that 40 years later. Such a great establishment and I hope they can continue through the next generation. I didn't grow up in Brownwood but I have a lot of ties here and when I tell people I'm connected to Brownwood they always mention Underwood's.

Love this place! We drive 2 hours to get there just for those rolls!

+1

Delicious!!! Bread!!! Chicken Fried Steak!!! Must eat while visiting Brownwood, Texas!!!

A family oriented restaurant. Variety of options for the whole family. Great tasting food and understanding customer service in Brownwood Texas 🤠

+4

I come through Brownwood about once a year. We stopped in at Underwood's. The sides were good and the chicken had great flavor. The sides we tried were green beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, rolls, beans, and cherry cobbler. The meal is pricy, but you can get as many sides as you want! You get cobbler to boot! So by the time that you get all of the meat and sides and rolls and dessert, the price weighs out okay. It's a great experience if you enjoy cafeteria type eating. This restaurant has been around for many, many years and people come back year after year to enjoy their barbecue favorites.

Omg...thank goodness I don't live near here. I would eat here every day. I had the steak sandwich and my husband had chicken fried steak. It was DELICIOUS. The steak is butter like fork tender. All of this food was just a little over 20 bucks. I couldn't believe it. They let you have all of the sides you want AND you can take your food home with you in yo go boxes. (I cant eat much at a time..but i eat often...lol)

You will definitely not go home hungry. The best down-home cooking you've ever had. Sliced BBQ like you've never had it before. Homemade yeast rolls, unlimited sides. Don't even try to stop eating the cherry cobbler. It's a sin to leave any left in the bowl. Oh, their fried chicken is wayyyy better than any other place you can buy from or cook from. They're very reasonably priced too.

Let me just start off by saying WOW WOW WOW!!!!! What a great place I found in Brownwood Texas. And I wouldn't have found it if I had not missed my turn or earlier in the day to come home. Once I missed my turn I knew there was other ways to get back to San Antonio and going through Brownwood was one of them. I was starving and there was a big advertisement sign out on the highway about Underwood's. Figured I'd give it a try. Best decision I've ever made. Cafeteria style dining. All the staff that I ran into were all very very nice. The young lady at the beginning explained how everything worked. The server gives you your meat choice and then the best thing I've ever heard she said "everything from the green beans down is self-serve and it's unlimited desert and unlimited rolls."I decided to have the 3-piece chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy and rolls with a sweet tea. The other neat thing was the little lady walking around the dining-room pushing the cart asking if you wanted a refill on drinks or on your deserts. This brought me back to the early sixties and the Wyatt's cafeteria I used to go to with my family that did the very same thing. This was a small town, relaxed, friendly environment to just sit back in this small town in a cafeteria Restaurant and enjoy some fantastic food. I have traveled all across the Southwest, Colorado, South Dakota Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and more. This is the first time I've ever given somebody 5 stars and they absolutely deserved it. Anytime I travel now if Brownwood is a possibility I will get off the highway and drive the extra hour or so just to swing over there and eat. If you're in Central Texas and you're going to be near Brownwood pull into Underwood's and have some great food.

The food is overall excellent, my only issue this last time is either the gravy or the chicken fried steak itself was a little too salty.

This IS the place to go! Unlike your everyday bbq you get at other places, Underwoods is in a category of its own! And don’t forget about the cobblers and rolls!! Been know to drive 2 hours out of our way to eat here!!

My first time and I was amazed. I am from Utah saw this homey looking sign and thought I should try it. Ribs and beef steak german sausage never tasted so good. Rolls better than my grandma's. I am coming back for the chicken. Bring our more sides drinks even let you take extras home with you. Treat yourself

Enjoyed the delicious food at a great price for the family. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. We will absolutely stop by again on our next Texas road trip.

The beef steak and ribs were very tender and delicious. I loved the cafeteria style serving line. So few places around like this. If you're in brownwood you have to eat here. Its a local gem no doubt. The staff is so friendly to. I will be back soon. Oh yes and the rolls are like magic! Come git ya some!!!

Go here! I Heard it was great from so many people, finally got to try... oh YES! The servers told me the BBQthin flank steak was most loved, and even though I'm not a steak by choice person, I took thier word and tried it. Best tasting thing I've had in a long time! Savored it! And got all the sides to try them all. Potato salad was deliciously different with paprika, veggies were normal tasting, topped with rolls and cobbler. I'm a cheep scape for food for myself, normally, so I justified the $15+price with the fact that I could take home leftovers for a second meal! Can't wait till lunchtime!😋

We came out to do some measurements on another building. We stopped to eat here and my gosh!! This place was so friendly, and the food was phenomenal. I personally don't eat much at one time but I couldn't help but to keep eating. You feel like you are apart of their community even being from out of town. They are super attentive and stopped by to ask if we wanted more rolls, dessert, or refills. The staff was genuinely so friendly you felt blessed to even be there. We will be back and you should try it out!!

Fabulous spot to eat!! Great fried chicken and REALLY nice staff. You can't go wrong!! We will be back!!

This place is so good. I stop by on the way home. Had the BEST Chicken Fried Steak!! Ever! And the peach and apple cobblers were made to perfection (8/10). Not sweet and full of flavors. I will come back for more.

The best food I’ve had all year! Do not hesitate!

+2

Damn good food for the price but y’all need to bring the ice cream for the peach cobbler back, the whip cream was still pretty good though

Well worth the drive (from Georgia)!!! So good!!! This place can not be described, you have to experience it yourself!!! When in middle Texas, make Underwood's Cafeteria one of your destinations!

food was nice, people was nice, thank you

Good down-home cooked food at a reasonable price. Can't go wrong with that!

What's not to love about Underwood's. Family owned and operated, quick service, Buy your meat and get all you can eat sides and deserts! The food is exceptional, no matter what you order, lots of choices. If you don't already know about Underwood's (which would be kind of unbelievable) You would be remiss not to stop by!

Great place to eat and good food. Service and employees are wonderful, it's hard to find good food and service like this anymore.

Underwood’s has been a “Goin’ Band From Raiderland” favorite for well over 40 years and it NEVER disappoints! The food is delicious, the staff is top notch and friendly and the atmosphere is warm and inviting! (And their peach cobbler CANNOT be beat!)

Staff was friendly and restaurant was really clean. Just your basic cafeteria style restaurant, you pick a meat but here you get as many of the side dishes as you’d like. Food was decent, I did like that they brought hot , fresh rolls to the table and offer to go boxes.

+2

If you're looking for some good old-fashioned cooking in a family-friendly atmosphere, Underwood's Cafeteria is the place for you. The BBQ is especially delicious, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they'll be sure to hook you up with some whipped cream on your cobbler if you just ask. Plus, the hot rolls are unlimited and absolutely delicious. Prices are surprisingly reasonable, making Underwood's a great option for everyone!

+2

Have passed this place multiple times making pick-ups in the area. Was able to stop and get dinner. Great food, great prices. Friendly staff. Highly recommend. Well worth it will be back.

We’ve been coming here for a few years. Their fried chicken and sides are so good. We especially like their hot rolls. I love that they come around to the tables fresh out of the oven rolls. It’s a fun experience and the people who work there are so nice.

Really good food and hospitality! Order your meat then grab all the sides you want. Overall everything was really good. They come by with fresh dinner rolls that are some of the best I have ever had. The apple cobbler was excellent as well. Definitely a good place to stop and eat.

This restaurant seems like it's been around forever. The service is great the food is good and consistent every time I come. You get what you pay for. About $16 for all you can fit on your tray. Your choice of brisket, sausage, fried fish, chicken, or chicken fried steak. Sides plus dessert and hot rolls complete the meal.

Definitely one of the best places to eat at. The food was amazing and the staff we're all friendly and helpful. We will for sure come back again.

Underwood’s Cafeteria is highly rated and I see why! The staff are great ladies and it was packed in there. Great spot for locals and us out of town folk. I took mine food to go and ate it at the park. There was so much food! The fried chicken was crispy and delicious. I loved the homemade rolls and potato salad too. And then finished it all off with was excellent peach cobbler. Don’t worry, Underwood’s, I’ll be back!

Always GREAT food, EXCELLENT service, and QUALITY for the price paid! Thank you Underwoods for maintaining this Texas tradition! Even though we have moved to Waco, we still travel back to Brownwood just to visit your establishment! Love the beefsteak, barbecued ham, ribs, sausage, and the cobbler...WOW too much to eat so we must keep coming back! Thank you, you are the bomb!!!

It is a must try. They provide a really good service with a very reasonable price. The taste of their beef bbq is amazing which is served with their unique potato salad and make a great vombination. Their desserts are very fresh specially the peach pie that I love the most. Don't forget to try the fresh rolls. I am sure that I will be back soon ;)

+1

Great place to stop for BBQ and all the sides you can handle. Spent many summers in Brownwood and never missed a chance to eat at Underwoods. You know what your going to get, great food and wonderful service. I was partial to the Beef but you can not go wrong with anything on the menu. And then row after row of sides from mash potatoes to greenbeans and cobbler. Also, don't forget the rolls! If your hungry stop in and leave full and happy.

This place is incredible. We opted to stop at this place instead of the chain restaurants around on our way home to Houston. This place DID NOT disappoint. The food and service is phenomenal. I must emphasize that the service is above and beyond. The apple cobbler is excellent and not overly sweet! The homemade whipped cream did not disappoint.

Very nice, good food, great folks giving very good service- with a smile to boot and very relaxed - will come back

Haven't been here in over 50 yrs. Still as good today as back then!!

I come here every time I pass through Brownwood. It’s very meat centric, so if you’re not into meat, it may not be for you. My favorites are the pink potato salad, rolls, and their cobbler. This visit I bought the little cup of honey butter for $.89. It rocked! I could make a meal out of those three and forget the meat. The service is out of this world. They roll little trolleys through the dining room to refill your drinks, give you take out containers, napkins, and anything you want. Even whip cream for your cobbler.

The Food Was Amazing! We got Fried Chicken And Lots Of Sides all of it was Very Good. The Staff Was so awesome they all make you feel so welcomed, Especially Vanessa She Was So Awesome and Really Elevated The Enjoyment of Our Stay! Thanks For The Great Time Underwood We WILL Visit again ✌🏻

This place is a MUST-STOP place! Wow, I'm glad I found it decades ago. I go out of my way on purpose in order to come here. Worth it? YOU BET! Great food, yes. But the service is out of this world perfect. Many thanks to everyone who works there, everyone! I'll continue to be back, of course.

Underwoods has been around many years, so they obviously do something right. I think their food is just really good. Reliably excellent food

Visited here from Fort Worth because from childhood memories and recently realized this is the only and original Underwood's left and was definitely worth the 2 1/2 hour drive. The wife wanted a T-shirt but I told her I will get one for her next time so know she wants me to take her on her birthday on 4-14 so will definitely be back. She agrees that this is everything I bragged about and the service was awesome!

The food was delicious as always, but the customer service is over the top! Every person we encountered was extremely nice and helpful!

The best service and the food was amazing I really liked

Staff is super sweet and attentive. The place is clean and the food is great! The potato salad is amazing! Rolls are hot and fresh.

I don’t know where to start, except to say if you’re coming through Brownwood, and you don’t stop at Underwoods, you’re making a mistake. This isn’t just the best food in Brown county, this place is clean, well staffed with kind welcoming people. Fresh rolls brought to your table, whip cream for your cobbler. There is no best meal because they are all the best! Nobody is rushing you. They want you to stay and enjoy your meal. This is old school, and if you think fast food is cheaper you’re dead wrong. Not only is this food healthy and delicious, but it is served right in front of you. Fresh green beans, sides for all the meals, which are simply outstanding. If you’re pulling a trailer, you can park in the lot just east of the restaurant—60’ away. If you’re driving a bus park in the same place. Ample parking for cars and trucks right in front of the restaurant. You can’t miss the place for the signs and the huge cowboy about 75 feet up in the air! Enjoy!

+2

I try a lot of bbq joints but this one is amazing, one of the best one so far👌🏻 The beef with there bbq sauce 10/10 The cherry cobbler to top it of 👌🏻

2 lunches with all the veggies, sides, dessert and a drink for only $35?!?! You can't beat that! The service was great. The staff was friendly and accommodating without being over bearing. 10/10 will return next time I'm in the area

Ralph Thornhill

The food and service always good at underwood’s, but today they went above and beyond in taking care of our party of 4. We arrived a little early. One of the employees quickly offered us a table in the dining room to sit and wait. Then she brought hot rolls for us to enjoy, took our drink orders, brought our drinks to us right away. Checked on us twice after that to make sure everything was good. I almost always neglect to get a name, but I hope she will see this and feel appreciated. They could have easily locked the door and made us wait in the car. The way they took care of us almost made us speechless! Thank you Underwood’s!

Kiley Yvette and Zoee

The food here was all good. I had the baked chicken and my husband had the steak and sausage. All the sides were excellent as well. Homemade whip for the cobbler was wonderful.

April D

Food service and quality was amazing!!! It’s a must when in Brownwood delicious food! Highly recommend

Judith Burton

Great food at a fair price, great service and a good atmosphere all the way around. I got the rib plate (4), 2 sides and apple cobbler. Delicious. I like the cafeteria style in regards to the sides, drinks and cobblers. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Rhonda Brackett

We stopped at this Underwood's as Rich remembered when there was one in Lubbock where he was raised when young... that location closed... so... when traveling through Texas... we made it a point to stop by this one... rhe only one left... and still family run... The food was home style... and delicious... everyone there was kind and helpful... Am sure it will become a part of our routine when in Texas...

+3

Sandi Collins

The food is delicious! I had ribs and they were so tender that the meat fell off the bone. The peach cobbler was amazing! An attendant walked around with homemade whipped cream that was absolutely delicious!

BAM

For years I have come to Underwoods with my family and now with my own family. This place has continued to serve great meat options, cobbler and rolls. The sides are basic but good. The potato salad is very unique and delicious. I recently had a to go order and the service cant be beat. The ladies that put my order together were upbeat, happy and very kind. I will keep supporting Underwoods. A family tradition.

Martha

Underwoods is great! It's an old school cafeteria style restaurant, where you pick your entree and then go down the line and load up your tray with all the fixings. They have a ton of sides to choose from, plus fresh rolls, desserts, and drinks, all of which are included in the price of your meal. You can even get a half portion of entree if you have a smaller appetite. You can go back for as many sides or desserts as you want. The peach cobbler is my favorite! The staff are super friendly and welcoming. While you are eating, servers come around to your table with hot rolls, and whipped cream to put on your desserts. It's the ultimate comfort food experience.

+2

Brian Wright

Everything about Underwood's is Great, the food is Wonderful and the service is even better, from the employees helping on the service line, to the cashier and especially the lady with the tea cart, everyone was so nice and helpful, even one of the owners was greeting people and making them feel welcome. Is was quite a drive from the DFW area, but well worth it. I'm not sure when I'll be able to make it back again, but I hope it's sooner than later. Thanks again to all the employees that made my first time to eat there enjoyable. Mr. Underwood you have a Great people working for you,

Ebonie Villegas

Cute little restaurant, cafeteria style. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! The chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly! Everything was delicious and flavorful!

Dana L

I love cafeterias and awesome vintage signs. So maybe that's why I was drawn here. Passed it 4 times on some long road trips and now I can honestly say, I won't ever again. Such a warm welcome on our 1st visit. They must have known we were 1st timers by the wide-eyed look of wonder as we entered. So many choices! We were expertly guided along by a very kind and helpful staff. Get it all! Everything was delicious. The rolls, Y'all! The rolls should probably be illegal. The softest, I've ever had hands down. And if that wasn't enough, a wonderful woman is pushing a cart around with butter and utensils (I was so excited I forgot to grab mine in the line I guess) and fresh whipped cream for the warm cobbler that you better not miss out on. We left happy, full, and wanting to share this place with everyone we know.

+6

Reid Roberts

It might be one of the best restaurants in Texas. From the old 70s style theme to the sweet ladies taking orders and passing out rolls and homemade whip cream on your cobbler - it’s central Texas at its finest. Roast chicken was spectacular, and everything is now fried in beef tallow?? Amazing. All you can eat sides and cobbler. What more could you want in a restaurant? Worth the stop. Worth the drive.

Susanna Marie

I love old style cafeteria restaurants and this one is exceptional! We drove through on a road trip and stopped to eat here. Both the fried chicken and the roast chicken are moist and delicious! Also the steak is good too! All the sides and the rolls are delicious! My favorite thing though is the housemade whipped cream! The cobblers were all good! The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great!

Tracy Torbett

YUM YUM YUM! Visited 3/8/25 for a late lunch/early supper. Have driven by for years but finally visited and it was worth the wait. The food was absolutely delicious. We ate like kings for a very good price. Staff was warm, friendly and hospitable. In the dining rooms, employees came around with carts offering hot fresh rolls (superb), extra ice for drinks, whipped cream for cobblers, to go boxes, etc. Bathrooms were small but clean. Lovely music provided a nice backdrop to a hearty meal. Can’t wait to visit again. Highly recommend!!

+4

John Vickrey

You need to try Underwoods, an old style cafeteria that focuses on barbecue. I very much enjoyed the German sausage dinner that included two sides. The tea was fresh brewed, and ice was small flakes. However, the best touch was the table service for tea and the young lady coming around with freshly baked hot rolls to all tables. Nice touch

+7

Service is 100% sweet/10 and ambiance feels like you go back in time and enjoy the best cafeteria food less than $20 can buy!\n\nAll sides are unlimited and self-serve so you can choose what you li…

Service is 100% sweet/10 and ambiance feels like you go back in time and enjoy the best cafeteria food less than $20 can buy!\n\nAll sides are unlimited and self-serve so you can choose what you li…

service is 100% sweet/10 and ambiance feels like you go back in time and enjoy the best cafeteria food less than $20 can buy!\n\nAll sides are unlimited and self-serve so you can choose what you li…

Honestly delicious, big portions and cozy dining room. Felt very taken care of and a great meal on our road trip!

This is a great location. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I love their food. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Great food... very fair priced....best fried chicken you may ever eat. Hot rolls, cobbler and unlimited sides all included in price.

Great food... very fair priced....best fried chicken you may ever eat. Hot rolls, cobbler and unlimited sides all included in price.

Great chicken! Did you know that Underwood's sells more chicken than KFC!\nSo we'll deliver.

We got takeout. The bbq is hard to beat! We will be back. The staff was both friendly and nice.

We got takeout. The bbq is hard to beat! We will be back. The staff was both friendly and nice.

Best fried chicken in town. The service was on top of their game and never let my glass get empty. Offered free rolls. Will definitely be going back soon.

Great home cooked food! service was great and the price and portions were very fair. I had the fried chicken and it was amazing. Mashed potatoes were definitely made with real potatoes and plenty o…

Underwoods has been an excellent place to eat since the first time I was there in the 70's. The bbq beef steak is so tender and delicious! All the sides you want, yes all of them. And...always save r…

Underwoods has been an excellent place to eat since the first time I was there in the 70's. The bbq beef steak is so tender and delicious! All the sides you want, yes all of them. And...always …

Underwoods has been an excellent place to eat since the first time I was there in the 70's. The bbq beef steak is so tender and delicious! All the sides you want, yes all of them. And...always save…

Underwoods has been an excellent place to eat since the first time I was there in the 70's. The bbq beef steak is so tender and delicious! All the sides you want, yes all of them. And...always sa…

Excellent fried chicken not greasy at all! Yeast rolls are made fresh and hot. Sides are mediocre, but we go there for the chicken, iced tea and yeast rolls with your choice of cherry, blueberry, or …

Excellent fried chicken not greasy at all! yeast rolls are made fresh and hot. Sides are mediocre, but we go there for the chicken, iced tea and yeast rolls with your choice of cherry, …

Excellent fried chicken not greasy at all! Yeast rolls are made fresh and hot. Sides are mediocre, but we go there for the chicken, iced tea and yeast rolls with your choice of cherry, blueberr…

Always good food with a variety of bbq to choose from. Variety of sides is good, this place is consistent in quality and service.

Always good food with a variety of BBQ to choose from. Variety of sides is good, this place is consistent in quality and service.

Great little bbq /chicken /cf steak casual, cafeteria style restaurant. I’ve eaten at Underwood’s since the 60’s and still enjoy the beef steak, pinto beans and orange potato salad. The bbq beef s…

We're from the MetroPlex where most things are "Meh" and overpriced. Underwoods is a blast from the past! Good barbeque, very good sides and wonderful staff! Great fried chicken which I enjoyed m…

We're from the MetroPlex where most things are "Meh" and overpriced. Underwoods is a blast from the past! Good barbeque, very good sides and wonderful staff! Great fried chicken which I enjoyed m…

What a little gem. Underwoods is a cafeteria style restaurant and reasonably priced which is based on the entree. All of the sides you could want plus a cobbler dessert are included. They offer hom…

We came here on the suggestion of my son. He plays baseball for Howard Payne University down the street. Everything was very good. The fried chicken was very delicious. Everyone was very nice. If you leave hungry, it's your own fault. We will be back!!!!!

If you want a lot if food this is the place to go. The barbeque tastes like it was cooked in an oven and not on a pit or in a smoker. The side dishes all come out of cans or bags and the taste reflects it. The service was great and the rolls with honey were delicious.

We had the friendliest server and the whipped cream was out of this world!!!

Good home cooked food. Self-serve with vegetables, cobbler and drinks. The carrots were waterlogged but the other veggies were fine. The rib and steak were fall-apart tender.

Underwood's claim to fame is that Colt McCoy (famous Texas Longhorns QB) used to dine here, but the real McCoy are their fresh and hot dinner rolls that literally melt when you touch them. Their peach cobbler with fresh-made whipped cream is fantastic too. Everything else is average but still good. Expect $10/person for a square meal.

A really good old timey cafeteria. You don't see too many of these so we had a chance to stop got plenty of food and slept with a full stomach. If you want to get your grub on come on down and hanker for some delicious vittles. Look no further for guud luck food.

+6

It’s good for what they advertise, hot rolls and cobbler but the real value was the staff. If it were just the food I wouldn’t have been super impressed but the waitstaff, the bussers, line folks were just as sunny and kind as Texas is big. We felt so welcomed and it was like going to Grandmas who always has your favorite homemade cookies and serves you a hearty but so-so meal. Go there for a warm hug if Texas hospitality, load up and try everything - it’s worth the trip.

It's been over 10 years since we've been here! I couldn't believe the place hadn't changed at all! When something works this well, why mess with it, right? Still handing out fresh hot rolls and whipped cream for your cobbler. The food was good and the service great!

I have been going to underwoods for a lot of years and I always order the barbecue chicken. But on this day the chicken was horrible. It was tough and had no flavor. Even the rolls did not taste the same. I don't know what's going on over there looks like they need a new cook.Because on that particular day the food was not good. I was so disappointed. I drove 30 miles out of my way to go eat there and it was not a good experience.. my great aunt would drive out of her way to go eat it underwoods. She has long passed (15yr) now. That's how good it used to be.. I'm very disappointed.

Always a great place to stop. The beef steak was not great, but the chicken and sausage and all the fixings were above average. The service was even better.

Very very attentive service. The scratch made cinnamon honey butter and rolls were top tier. The cherry cobbler was much too sweet for my taste and would only recommend for the sweetest of sweet tooths.

Stopped by on the way from Austin to Lubbock. The lady looked up this cafeteria as a good place to eat. We know Day Tripper, Texas Bucket List and Texas Country Reporter have all visited. We just beat the Sunday rush. When you wind through the line up to the serving area, you pick one protein and you can have as many sides as you want. The proteins include roasted 1/2 chicken, 1/2 spicy roasted chicken, ham, chicken fried steak, fried chicken, and a bbq beef. Pick one, they serve. The self serve sides included coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, three kinds of cobbler, etc. , plus drinks. I had the roasted chicken side and it was cooked perfectly, tender with a crispy skin. The coleslaw was great. Green beans are green beans. I would have enjoyed a tossed salad but didn't see it offered. The lady like the chicken friend steak. The teenager like the slab of ham. The servers walk around the tables refilling drinks and offering more rolls. It was packed and a fun place to visit. We will stop again.

+4

larry hunter

Cafeteria style bbq, fried chicken and fried catfish. Definitely Texas country fare. Wife loved the catfish. My brother and I had the combo plate. The BBQ steak was OK, the rib very good and the sausage was fine. Sides were excellent. Looking forward to trying other things on the menu when we return to Brownwood.

This used to be a good place to eat. Not so much anymore. I almost got choked on a small bone. There shouldn't be any on ribs. Food quality has gone downhill. Also had a sign on a door at the service…

This used to be a good place to eat. Not so much anymore. I almost got choked on a small bone. There shouldn't be any on ribs. food quality has gone downhill. Also had a sign on a door at the ser…

Like going back in time, in a good way. Reminds me of the cafeterias that were everywhere across the South. They are hard to find these days. The rolls are fantastic.

Ho hum food, iffy service, decent atmosphere. The cafeteria of yesteryear is no more. Not bad. Not good. Just truly mediocre. I ate there expecting what Underwood's was 30 years ago, and I guess my…

We were traveling through Brownwood and decided to make Underwoods our lunch stop. Everyone was very friendly and the food was good. My bbq chicken was excellent . The sides were nothing special,…

Had seen it on the internet and we were looking forward to eating there. Big let down. Guess if you like veggies out of a #10 can, you might like. I had the barbecue steak that was recommended on t…

This was a fist time visit. I was looking for GOOD BbQ and this was rated best in the area according to a few reviews. People, please do not go to this restaurant based on any ranking or reviews. If you want to go based on how long it's been in business or something else, go but don't go because your looking for BbQ. At best the sampler plate is a baked meat dish with your choice of sausage Very nice people but the service was a little slower paced than most restaurants. Let's get down to the MEAT of it all. If you want fried chicken you may be lucky but looked good but I didn't try it. However, if us seasoned like the meat, I would say it's a hard pass The "steak" was tender and the pork rib fell off the bone but everything was bland. The sides looked good but they tasted bland. The only positive thing I can report is that the jalepeno sausage was probably not made there because it was really good. Oh they make their own Whipped topping. So $40 for two people and the best thing we tried was a piece of sausage and a scoop of whipped topping. If the second best BBQ restaurant in this town is worse than this I wouldn't even bother stopping anywhere in this town. I almost forgot, the upside to this restaurant is that they do offer Stevia as a sweetener option.

BBQ spare ribs were ok. Lots of sides but not outstanding. They were good. The rolls were top notch. As far as BBQ, i would say so so.

Overall a nice small town option. Pros: Roasted chicken was DELICIOUS Mashed potatoes were good Unlimited sides and free drink refills Cobbler was good but the highlight was the whipped cream The staff were so friendly and helpful! Cons: Corn and green beans seemed to be straight from a can. No flavor added to them or the cooked carrots. Cobbler seemed like the peaches were also from a can. Ribs were moist but most of the flavor came from the sauce. We only tried the roasted chicken and ribs so I cannot speak for any other meat options.

Gary Pierce

Long time, Customer, who just ate at your location at 4:20 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026. Food was good as usual however, the service in the dining room was terrible. The girl cleaning the tables never brought any extra tea and never looked up to see if anyone wanted whipped cream for over 40 minutes while she cleaned five tables. She did not Offer one customer any drink refills nor did anyone get any whipped cream during the time I was there. I’m not sure I will recommend the place again if Service remains the same. Gary Abilene

This is a regular cafeteria that serves baked bbq. The food was very tender but very much on the bland side. Overall it's an okay restaurant with okay food. One thing you don't want to miss is the …

I have tried this place 4 times and in my opinion it is not barbecue. It is not brisket. It is some kind of steak. If you are looking for texas bbq this is not the place. The fried chicken is o…

I have tried this place 4 times and in my opinion it is not barbecue. It is not brisket. It is some kind of steak. If you are looking for Texas bbq this is not the place. The fried chicken is okay.…

Pretty good , rib and sausage was awesome ,steak wasn't really good and the apple cobbler was so good with home made whip cream I have to say this down home place is a must here

I have not eaten here in years and it’s still mediocre…. The chicken fried steak was pre breaded straight out of a box. The mashed potatoes were from a box and vegetables out of a can. The potato sal…

I have not eaten here in years and it’s still mediocre…. The chicken fried steak was pre breaded straight out of a box. The mashed potatoes were from a box and vegetables out of a can. The …

I have not eaten here in years and it’s still mediocre…. The chicken fried steak was pre breaded straight out of a box. The mashed potatoes were from a box and vegetables out of a can. The pota…

Stopped in and first off, the bathroom urinal was out of order, cleanliness and lack of maintenance was the worst i have ever seen in the 40 years I have visited. Employees were not practicing covi…

I had the chicken fried steak and for $20 for a chicken fried steak, super thin frozen meat, not even hand breaded. Mashed potatoes tasted like instant, was very disappointed, not sure what all the hype is about this place.....won't eat there again.

My wife and I stopped in to eat on our way to Lubbock. I have eaten here many times in my youth, 40 years ago, and was looking forward to another taste. The ribs were so so but the rest of the meal, the sampler, was not good. The mashed potatoes were inedible. 2 stars are for the cobbler and the service. Won’t stop there again.

If you like your food bland aka no flavor this is the place for you save yourself the money and just go to kfc I give this place a 1 nice people though. But what does that matter when your going for …

If you like your food bland aka no flavor this is the place for you save yourself the money and just go to kfc I give this place a 1 nice people though. But what does that matter when your going fo…

If you like your food bland aka no flavor this is the place for you save yourself the money and just go to kfc I give this place a 1 nice people though. But what does that matter when your going fo…

The best thing was the roll. My chicken fried steak did not even taste as good as the ones that make for school lunch. It was luke warm. Coleslaw and green beans were the second best. I would n…

service people were nice and it is is an “interesting” landmark of Brownwood with its retro cowboy sign. Otherwise it is just sad. The tired interior, dismal looking cafeteria style food, grubby …

Instant mashed potatoes - instant fake gravy - chicken fried steak pre cooked breaded frozen crap . Couldn't stomach half of it . Horrible instant BS .

They don’t offer the $2.49 child’s plate that they advertise and send through the mail even with a valid date and when asked about it at checkout you get told it’s still cheaper than McDonald’s.

Mayris Alsip

Dined in January 13th around 5 p.m..Had chicken wings green beans and carrots. The wings were not done. The sides were not even warm with zero flavor. Been there several times during the summer with work crews. This was an experience I will never again experience.

Lisa King

I mean if your gonna serve the best rolls in the state why the hell would you try to make an extra 89cents for honey butter!!?? And if your gonna keep cooking fried chicken please make sure it's done!! I swear this place has changed a lot!! Some for the worse!!

Fabiola Lennon

I really wanted to like this place since we saw that the rating is high 4.5 out 5 stars. I don’t write reviews but I felt like this time it’s a Must!! Green beans ( no flavor, from a can) Corn from a can n no flavor. Mash potatoes are not homemade!! Chicken so dry, salty. Ribs very small pieces almost no meat :/ Peach clover was also so disappointing and the whip cream again from a container. It’s extremely overpriced for what you get… The place inside doesn’t look like a dinner but more like a old Italian restaurant. HEB barbecue it’s 100 times better.