North Heights Café
Regional, diner · Amarillo
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About North Heights Café
Located in Amarillo, North Heights Café is a Black-owned restaurant dedicated to providing delicious meals with fast and friendly service. With a rating of 4.8 stars from 258 reviews, we pride ourselves on serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including local specialties. Enjoy great coffee and dess...
Located in Amarillo, North Heights Café is a Black-owned restaurant dedicated to providing delicious meals with fast and friendly service. With a rating of 4.8 stars from 258 reviews, we pride ourselves on serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including local specialties. Enjoy great coffee and desserts in our welcoming dine-in space, or opt for the convenience of takeout. We also cater to solo diners. Open Monday 8AM-5PM, Tuesday through Friday 8AM-7PM, and Saturday 8AM-6PM. We are closed on Sundays. We look forward to welcoming you!
What Customers Say About North Heights Café
North Heights Café is highly praised for its home-style cooking, generous portions, and friendly service, especially from Irene. The chicken fried steak, catfish (on Fridays), and banana pudding are customer favorites. Some found the pricing inconsistent with the online menu.
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Tip: They cook things fresh, so it may take a bit for your order, but it's very much worth the wait. It gets busy during lunch rush.
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North Heights Café Amarillo Reviews
On Thursday I had chicken & waffles w/mac n cheese & collards 😍. So good! I had to come back for Catfish Friday. Had the Mac n cheese & fried ocra 🤪, crazy good! I asked if they had any sweet tea, she said “I’ll make you some Hun.”
If you want some home cooking while out-and-about or on the road, this is the place to go! The people running the spot were incredibly welcoming, making me feel right at home. And the food? My meal was wonderful. Grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, collared greens. Huge portions, great ingredients. Made fresh with care. Absolutely delicious. Plate-lickin' great.
Popped in on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. We did dine in and I ordered the fried shrimp plate with mashed potatoes and they had greens as a special side that day. The food is so good you eat it before you even breathe. My friend got the fried catfish and said it was beyond good. The prices are really great, too. Staff was friendly and helpful and the place is super fresh. Definitely a must try local spot in Amarillo.
I've eaten here 3 times in 3 days sadly I only have 1 picture though because I've been devouring it without thinking but luckily I got a togo order today and decided to snap a pic. I've had the chicken and waffles 10/10 so good seriously cannot recommend them enough. Catfish (Friday only) 10/10 first time trying sides I got mac and cheese, and okra it was delicious so delicious in fact I ordered Mac and Cheese again the next day. Rib Dinner (Saturday only) 20/10 the best ribs in Amarillo I know everyone has their favorites this is texas after all but these were by far and away the best ribs I've had in Amarillo I also tried the baked beans which were very tasty but the ribs and the homemade BBQ sauce was like died and gone to heaven delicious.
We got there just before the lunch rush, so seating for 6+ was alright. It gets BUSY though, and I can see why. Irene was great, attentive, and helpful in choosing what to order. The food was incredible. All six of us left only crumbs, including the delicious banana pudding. I'd return regularly. Great value, great food, great service.
I've heard about this place for the last 3 years. It did NOT disappoint. I just had a Cheese Burger & Tator tots but, that was the best home cooked burger that I've had in a long long time. No pre-made patties here and that toasted bun...yum. This place has lots of different food. It will not disappoint.
Amazing catfish, cabbage and Mac n cheese. It's what I needed. They were so helpful and friendly... I want to try the whole menu.
Best cheeseburger I have had in a long time. Great service! Will definitely be a return visit.
Great food Awesome customer service. Definitely will be back .
On Thursday I had chicken & waffles w/mac n cheese & collards 😍. So good! I had to come back for Catfish Friday. Had the Mac n cheese & fried ocra 🤪, crazy good! I asked if they had any sweet tea, she said “I’ll make you some Hun.”
If you want some home cooking while out-and-about or on the road, this is the place to go! The people running the spot were incredibly welcoming, making me feel right at home. And the food? My meal was wonderful. Grilled pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, collared greens. Huge portions, great ingredients. Made fresh with care. Absolutely delicious. Plate-lickin' great.
Popped in on a Saturday afternoon with a friend. We did dine in and I ordered the fried shrimp plate with mashed potatoes and they had greens as a special side that day. The food is so good you eat it before you even breathe. My friend got the fried catfish and said it was beyond good. The prices are really great, too. Staff was friendly and helpful and the place is super fresh. Definitely a must try local spot in Amarillo.
I've eaten here 3 times in 3 days sadly I only have 1 picture though because I've been devouring it without thinking but luckily I got a togo order today and decided to snap a pic. I've had the chicken and waffles 10/10 so good seriously cannot recommend them enough. Catfish (Friday only) 10/10 first time trying sides I got mac and cheese, and okra it was delicious so delicious in fact I ordered Mac and Cheese again the next day. Rib Dinner (Saturday only) 20/10 the best ribs in Amarillo I know everyone has their favorites this is texas after all but these were by far and away the best ribs I've had in Amarillo I also tried the baked beans which were very tasty but the ribs and the homemade BBQ sauce was like died and gone to heaven delicious.
We got there just before the lunch rush, so seating for 6+ was alright. It gets BUSY though, and I can see why. Irene was great, attentive, and helpful in choosing what to order. The food was incredible. All six of us left only crumbs, including the delicious banana pudding. I'd return regularly. Great value, great food, great service.
I've heard about this place for the last 3 years. It did NOT disappoint. I just had a Cheese Burger & Tator tots but, that was the best home cooked burger that I've had in a long long time. No pre-made patties here and that toasted bun...yum. This place has lots of different food. It will not disappoint.
Amazing catfish, cabbage and Mac n cheese. It's what I needed. They were so helpful and friendly... I want to try the whole menu.
Best cheeseburger I have had in a long time. Great service! Will definitely be a return visit.
Great food Awesome customer service. Definitely will be back .
Good food and the people were nice.
Really nice people and very good food. I have had their fish dinner a few times. It is really good. And the banana pudding is the best I have ever had. They cook things fresh, so it may take a bit for your order. Very much worth the wait. 🙂
This is some of the best food I ever had. I mean it. The flavor. The portion sizes. The service. The cleanliness. Spot on. I have to admit I was a little apprehensive when pulling up to the place because I thought it was just a convenience store. Don't let that stop you. It would be the worst mistake ever if you're looking for good food. I will definitely be going again and again. I had the Frito pie, which was huge even for a small one. My friends had the wing plate with mashed potatoes baked beans and green beans. So much flavor!
So this place might be a little out of the way for some especially if you are just traveling through, but it is worth the time by far. Even as a local I only heard about this place through word of mouth, but once I found it I quickly feel in love with the whole place. The food is great and the portions are large. The employees seemed to be very involved with the shop and to be enjoying what they were doing. If you're looking for another locally owned business to support I can not recommend this place more.
My son and I had the chicken fried steak for lunch and it was really good at a fair price. Will definitely be going back to try more dishes. Another plus was staff was friendly, good service and very clean cafe.
Don’t let the Hood fool you ! Very clean place and nice people and great food , service and appropriately charged ! We had the fried catfish , awesome ! Terry the chef was great and she sat down with us and I bought her an entree to sit and eat with us ! Great time there and will Be back !
Tried several dishes over the weekend, all portions and prices were awesome and affordable, the food is so yummy and the staff are so nice and helpful with all the selections. We will be returning again! Thank you for such a great visit while we were there!
The food was really good home cooking. Please get out and support these local people tuesday through Saturday.
Found this hidden gem. Menu is great. Food was really home style. But, the best part of my dining experience was the service. Our server, Irene, was so out going and friendly. Very welcoming. My only issue was having to decide what to try first. Definitely plan on returning for the catfish, then maybe pork chops.
You have to try the Mac n cheese ! It’s so so good I got the grilled chicken sandwich 🥪 and it was amazing
Don’t let the Hood fool you ! Very clean place and nice people and great food , service and appropriately charged ! We had the fried catfish , awesome ! Terry the chef was great and she sat down with us and I bought her an entree to sit and eat with us ! Great time there and will Be back !
The food was really good home cooking. Please get out and support these local people tuesday through Saturday.
Good food and the people were nice.
You have to try the Mac n cheese ! It’s so so good I got the grilled chicken sandwich 🥪 and it was amazing
Tried several dishes over the weekend, all portions and prices were awesome and affordable, the food is so yummy and the staff are so nice and helpful with all the selections. We will be returning again! Thank you for such a great visit while we were there!
My son and I had the chicken fried steak for lunch and it was really good at a fair price. Will definitely be going back to try more dishes. Another plus was staff was friendly, good service and very clean cafe.
Found this hidden gem. Menu is great. Food was really home style. But, the best part of my dining experience was the service. Our server, Irene, was so out going and friendly. Very welcoming. My only issue was having to decide what to try first. Definitely plan on returning for the catfish, then maybe pork chops.
Really nice people and very good food. I have had their fish dinner a few times. It is really good. And the banana pudding is the best I have ever had. They cook things fresh, so it may take a bit for your order. Very much worth the wait. 🙂
So this place might be a little out of the way for some especially if you are just traveling through, but it is worth the time by far. Even as a local I only heard about this place through word of mouth, but once I found it I quickly feel in love with the whole place. The food is great and the portions are large. The employees seemed to be very involved with the shop and to be enjoying what they were doing. If you're looking for another locally owned business to support I can not recommend this place more.
This is some of the best food I ever had. I mean it. The flavor. The portion sizes. The service. The cleanliness. Spot on. I have to admit I was a little apprehensive when pulling up to the place because I thought it was just a convenience store. Don't let that stop you. It would be the worst mistake ever if you're looking for good food. I will definitely be going again and again. I had the Frito pie, which was huge even for a small one. My friends had the wing plate with mashed potatoes baked beans and green beans. So much flavor!
The food was good but you get 4 stars instead of 5 because the menu pricing didn’t match my bill. The online menu says 2 piece fish, fry, and drink $9.99 on Fridays. But my bill came up to $28.12 plus I didn’t get my drinks and when I tried to call and get an explanation no one would answer the phone.
The food was good but you get 4 stars instead of 5 because the menu pricing didn’t match my bill. The online menu says 2 piece fish, fry, and drink $9.99 on Fridays. But my bill came up to $28.12 plus I didn’t get my drinks and when I tried to call and get an explanation no one would answer the phone.
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1621 NW 18th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79107
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