Al Hodge

Today the Fat Club (Corey, Jay and Myself) headed to Tomball, Texas and went to Goodson’s home of the best Chicken Fried Steak in TEXAS! The waitress asked us if we saw them on a TV that they were on recently, but I had no idea what she was talking about. I just heard about this place from co-workers, so we gave it a try. The place has been open since 1950 and the décor of the place shows its character. I love that! The chicken fried steak was out of this world as was the white gravy. I had the banana pudding as the dessert and damn that was killer too!!

+14

Diana Torres

We hadn’t been here in a while, but we are never disappointed. Their chicken fried steak is so flavorful. I’ve been here when the rolls melt in your mouth-good! This trip nothing was left on our plates! Of course we will be back!

+1

John Walker

We were at a conference in Tomball and were looking for a place to eat. Someone had recommended Goodson’s cafe to us. What a great place to relax and unwind after a long drive. Our friends had the catfish and my wife and I had both had salads. Very nice atmosphere. The gal that was our waitress gave us amazing service.

+7

Nick Reyna

Always a pleasure eating at this time continued favorite of ours every time were in the area.... always love my chicken fried steak!

Accueil 。

This place is a true Texas classic! Been around for decades and you can taste the tradition in every bite. The chicken fried steak and fried fish are both outstanding — huge portions, great flavor, and real Southern comfort food. Service is warm and friendly, and the whole place has that cozy, down-home feel. If you want authentic Texas comfort food, this is the spot.

+1

Nelson Roman

Great mom and pop style cosine. I Really loved the food and price. I am from Orlando Florida and This is My 3rd visit. it is still amazing. The kids really do a great job serving and making sure you are good. I highly recommend this place. 5 stars

+11

Beverly Harding

Awesome place!!! The chicken fried steak is the best I've had. The homemade yeast rolls so, so good. Love the baked squash. The restaurant is so nostalgic. Love coming here!

+2

Suz NoneYa

Just discovered this place a couple months ago. We weren’t disappointed. We had had the roast, chicken fried steak and tender pork chops. I have to say the roast was the best of the three. My son said his pork chop was just a tad on the drier side and while the meatloaf was good no one care for the sauce served on top. The bread pudding was delicious and would def get that again. We will definitely be stopping again to try their other dishes. Decently priced and good food. Definitely worth stopping and trying an entree or two.

+6

Just hit up Goodson's Cafe and wow--my country fried steak was basically as big as Texas, and the squash and green beans were so good I considered starting a petition to make them national treasures.…

Just hit up Goodson's Cafe and wow--my country fried steak was basically as big as Texas, and the squash and green beans were so good I considered starting a petition to make them national …

Just hit up Goodson's Cafe and wow--my country fried steak was basically as big as Texas, and the squash and green beans were so good I considered starting a petition to make them national trea…

Just hit up Goodson's cafe and wow--my country fried steak was basically as big as Texas, and the squash and green beans were so good I considered starting a petition to make them national treasure…

Our family group of 16, including three youngers, thoroughly enjoyed a 2025 post-Thanksgiving gathering and meal at Goodson's cafe. The staff quickly put tables together for us, and our server, Bro…

Our family group of 16, including three youngers, thoroughly enjoyed a 2025 post-Thanksgiving gathering and meal at Goodson's Cafe. The staff quickly put tables together for us, and our server, B…

The place for ultimate comfort southern dishes! atmosphere feels like a southern grandmas kitchen. Service is down-to-earth southern hospitality at its best.

Best chicken fried steak and all the fixings. The rolls.. one word. Heaven!! Great southern comfort food.

chicken and Dumplings were great! Wife had chief salad. Our Waitress Mason was very good.

Traditional diner that's been in business since 1950. Iconic old fashioned experience with an excellent menu. Food and service are amazing. prices are extremely affordable. Serving sizes are huge!!…

Goodson has good food. I really like the chicken and dumplings and my husband likes chicken tenders. I personally do t think it is the healthiest. Very disappointed that the spread they use for t…

I had a great experience at Goodson's cafe. The food was really delicious, vibes were great.\n\nI really like the interior of this restaurant. It was clean and very homey. I loved the wood and comf…

Best food, best service! I told my husband we need to start coming here weekly. The chicken fried steak and the banana pudding are mind blowing. The ambiance is that perfect Texas vibe.

I have been going here since i was a child and i still love it. I recommend their fried catfish or chicken fried chicken. great mac and cheese and fried okra.

First time there nice hostess seated in Clean booth very nice quick waitress attentive and courteous I had C-fried steak and wife had C-fried C. Both small order which was Filling. Definitely re…

First time there nice hostess seated in Clean booth very nice quick waitress attentive and courteous I had C-fried steak and wife had C-fried C. Both small order which was Filling. Definitel…

First time there nice hostess seated in Clean booth very nice quick waitress attentive and courteous I had C-fried steak and wife had C-fried C. Both small order which was Filling. Definitely …

First time there nice hostess seated in clean booth very nice quick waitress attentive and courteous I had C-fried steak and wife had C-fried C. Both small order which was Filling. Definitely …

We went around 5pm on a Friday, we didn't have to wait long even though there were a lot of people dining in the restaurant. Staff was friendly and waitress was attentive. I had the mac & cheese ham…

We went around 5pm on a Friday, we didn't have to wait long even though there were a lot of people dining in the restaurant. staff was friendly and waitress was attentive. I had the mac & cheese…

We went around 5pm on a Friday, we didn't have to wait long even though there were a lot of people dining in the restaurant. Staff was friendly and waitress was attentive. I had the mac & cheese h…

I have never seen a chicken fried steak this big, where it’s not the breading that makes it big. Tender steak, seasoned perfectly. A MUST place to stop in Tomball, TX!

I rarely give a 5 Star. Thai country kitchen has it all. We were there at 2:30 in the afternoon on a Sunday it was PACKED. The homemade rolls were great. Sweet tea. Great. service ? GREAT! Atmo…

We love ALL the food, but especially the chicken fried steak. The rolls are hot and fresh. The atmosphere is down home town country Texas.

Service could have been better... Auto gratuity so service doesn't really matter in a lot of those situations.

Eric Wright

I'll give it 3 stars, simply because it was a decent chicken fried steak, but nowhere near the nest chicken fried steak as they claim. The mashed potatoes were cold, the steak was warm, the gravy warmish or so. Large portion, so I have that to take to work, but, pretty sure I won't be returning.

David Venable

Stopped here for the first time on our way home from the Texas Renaissance Fair. It was pretty busy but we were greeted and seated immediately. The waiter (sorry can't recall his name) arrived at the table within 2 minutes to take our drink order then about 3 minutes after bringing our drinks he was back to take our food order. Big plus, he spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily heard and understood even over the crowd. He also brought yeast rolls with the drinks and oh my, they were amazing! Soft, warm, and yeasty! Our food arrived quite quickly considering how busy they were and everything was piping hot. Their menu claims they have the 'best chicken fried steak' in Texas according to The Eyes of Texas (not sure who that is). So, I ordered the small one. Was it good? Yes. Was it the best I've had? No, that honor still stays with T-Bone Tom's in Kemah. It did have quite a bit of extra breading around the edges of the actual meat and wasn't cooked quite long enough. As you can see in the photo the breading was pretty light colored. The flavor was good, but not exceptional. I also had fried okra and mashed potatoes. The okra also needed a bit more time in the fryer as it wasn't very crisp at all. The potatoes and gravy were both very good.

Mark A

An old favorite restaurant in the Tomball area if you like good country cooking!Its been here since the 1950's! We had the fried Catfish, corn & string beans and the smothered grilled chicken with mash potatoes, gravy, and corn. The awasome home fluffy home-made rolls are free and excellent! They even have good margaritas! I recommend this restaurant to anyone that want to experience home cooked meals!

New Year Day and I am not cooking. They had everything except Cornbread. Strange. The Pork Chops were delicious!! Well seasoned and moist. Cabbage, I needed Cabbage and though it was nothing special,…

New Year Day and I am not cooking. They had everything except Cornbread. Strange. The pork Chops were delicious!! Well seasoned and moist. Cabbage, I needed Cabbage and though it was nothing specia…

Stopped in last weekend. Haven't been in about a year. \nGreat staff. Friendly. \nThe chicken fried steak looks the same. Crisp, well fried, and plentiful. \nBut it has remarkably zero taste. E…

Stopped in last weekend. Haven't been in about a year. \nGreat staff. Friendly. \nThe chicken fried steak looks the same. Crisp, well fried, and plentiful. \nBut it has remarkably zero taste. Even …

Stopped here for the first time on our way home from the Texas Renaissance Fair.\nIt was pretty busy but we were greeted and seated immediately.\nThe waiter (sorry can't recall his name) arrived at…

Had the pot roast with mashed potatoes and green beans with a yeast roll and gravy--Loved the roll and gravy! Food=9, service=8.5, price point and portion=8.5\nDefinitely revisiting whenever I'm in…

Wife and I shared a large chicken fried steak and kids shared a ribeye steak. Service was excellent. price is on par with the quality and quality of food. Definitely a must for anyone visiting. Wil…

We hadn't been for a couple of years due to past experiences. Of 6 people, the only recommendation were for some dinner size salads, not very impressive. The chicken dishes were not very good, and …

Service is good but the food was a real disappointment. Chicken fried steak -- supposedly their specialty -- was bland. Their desserts weren't so hot, either. I expected some real Southern food taste after looking at their menu but it wasn't any better than Cracker Barrel, which is a pretty low bar. I'd probably go back if someone dragged me there, but with much lower expectations than my first visit.

Ligaya San pedro

Food was good but disgusted with the drinking glasses they use ! It’s plastic , not really expensive so there ‘s no reason not to replace them when they become chipped . The lips of the glasses served to us was chipped ALL AROUND- at least there’s a straw provided so you don’t cut your lips !!!

Michelle Freshwater

The service early on a Friday evening was quick and friendly, with no delay in seating or serving. Kylie was our server; the drinks and food came very rapidly, my beer was served cold in the bottle, and coffee was also served immediately. I was surprised at how quickly the food was served, but disappointed in the quality. I had the ribeye, mentioned on the specials board in the waiting area. I asked for two carbs, mac ‘n’ cheese and a loaded baked potato. The mac tasted very premade, with none of the qualities of homemade. No brown cheesy crust, no baked-together goodness, just yellow cheese sauce on small pasta. The baked potato was fine, but not very hot. The bacon bits tasted and looked like they came from a packet, not like anyone was frying actual meat. The ribeye was thin and stringy, with a lot of fat and tough fibers, but they did cook it close to medium rare, which is quite a task with such a thin cut. The gravy and rolls in a basket also appeared to be just something shipped in and heated, maybe canned gravy? My companion had the meatloaf, which she said tasted like it had spaghetti sauce on top. The beans looked canned as well, and there was a scoop of ordinary mashed potatoes. We ordered banana pudding to go, but I’d pass next time. It seems to be mostly whipped cream and not really the creamy thick dish with bananas and wafers I was hoping for. On the whole, all seemed very old-fashioned and plain, with none of the local color and style we’d hoped for. Maybe it’s a good place to take the grandparents; we did see a large percentage of older folks who seemed happy with their choice. The religious bent to the decor was echoed in the wishes for a ‘blessed day’ we were offered by staff as we left.

It had been awhile since we hit up Goodsons so hit them up we did. I would say normally at a place like this i always go for a burger. However with the fact they are known for chicken fried steaks I …

It had been awhile since we hit up Goodsons so hit them up we did. I would say normally at a place like this i always go for a burger. However with the fact they are known for chicken fried st…

It was only okay. Not sure why they sat us separately away from the dining room. Doubtful, I would go back. I just wanted to try something different than the usual restaurants for my birthday.

This place serves good, straightforward comfort food. I enjoyed the chicken fried chicken plate which comes with two sides (I chose the home made mash potatoes and the fried okra) and a roll…

mark glover

I had heard great things about this place. The greatest thing was the walk out the door 🚪. The food had no flavor, no seasoning. The chicken Fried Steak Combo was nice and big but bland. The pot roast dry as the Sahara desert 🏜. The rolls on point. The wait staff came by to take the drink order and messed that up and then took fifteen minutes to come back to take the rest of our orders. Hands down, worst place I've been to. Just my opinion.

chicken fried steak was almost inedible. The quality of the food has gone done so much. Took our son in law there telling him how great the food was. It was awful. It was embarrassing We…

chicken fried steak was almost inedible. The quality of the food has gone done so much. Took our son in law there telling him how great the food was. It was awful. It was embarrassing We won’t…

I went on a Sunday at 1pm. They had a little wait for groups. I was dining alone, so requested the bar area. They said we have one customer ahead of me, so no problem. I waited, STANDING FOR 30MI…