Citizens Coffee & Wine Café

Sandra Benge

Edited 11 months ago

The steak was one of the best steaks I have had in a while. You don't even need a steak knife. Asparagus was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the popcorn crème brulee. Y'all there's real popcorn in this. Crazy but good. This is a gem for this area and a must try

Sasha Pacheco

a month ago

Today was my first time ever going to citizens and I must say the food was outstanding I had the chicken fried steak and potatoes which were my favorite part of the main meal! For dessert I had the warmed chocolate chip cookie and it was like a piece of heaven dropped in my mouth ! I definitely enjoyed it and will be going back ! Staff were all attentive and had smiles on their faces. The bathrooms were extremely clean ! 10/10 for sure !

John Smith

5 months ago

Well worth the drive to have lunch, dinner or just coffee and pastries! Excellent service and experience here. Food is very good and so are the desserts!

Vida Gourmet Photography

8 months ago

citizenscoffeeandwinecafe, located at 841 12th St, Hempstead, TX 77445, is a fusion of minimalist and elegant style with a touch of traditional Texan vibe, making this place interesting and appealing at first glance. I was very impressed by the organization and the cordial, friendly, and professional treatment of every staff member I interacted with. We tried several dishes, our favorite being the ribeye, cooked medium-rare, with a hint of pepper and just the right amount of salt; the best ribeye I’ve ever had, I must say. The house filet, the pan-seared pork chop, and the salmon are also worth mentioning.

Connie Downs

Edited 8 months ago

This was my first visit, but it will not be my last! I have been eager to try this place out for many reasons & it did not disappoint. The service was impeccable by all, the hostess, my server Bre'hanna, the chef, & the manager, Dragos...each & every one stopped to be sure that I was enjoying myself. The food was delicious, as well. I had the Citizens Trio starter & though I'm certain it is meant to be shared, I ate almost all of it by myself! Then, I enjoyed a nice glass of wine with the house filet. It was done exactly to my liking & the demi glaze was a beautiful complement. It came served on top of several spears of asparagus & some fingerling potatoes. I was a bit concerned when I saw how thick the asparagus spears were & honestly expected them to be woody & undercooked. Boy, was I wrong! They were cooked to perfection. The dessert menu held promise, but I was already comfortably full, so I saved that adventure for another day. It was a Friday night, so there was also live music to add to the ambiance. If you enjoy a relaxing, well-prepared meal & great service, I encourage you to stop by. UPDATE: Went by today to try the coffee. Was planning to sit & order breakfast, as well. Was told they only do breakfast on Friday & Saturday, so I settled on a warm ham & cheese croissant with a mocha frappe. Both were delicious! The atmosphere was light & bright, which was perfect for 10:15am. The service wasn't nearly as exceptional as my first experience, but it was acceptable. I finally got a peek in the vault, this time. So cool! Still a favorite restaurant & so happy to have it here in Hempstead. OK, last update! I ordered the Surf & Turf Eggs Benedict for brunch today. The filet was a little overdone for my liking. It was not only refired happily & promptly, but was delivered to me by the chef himself! The key lime tart was divine. My server, Bre'hanna, was delightful & perfection, yet again. The manager, Dragos, made sure I was a happy customer. Both he & the chef

Jana Emola

10 months ago

We celebrated Mother’s Day at Citizens Cafe at it was great. The food was delicious and made fresh. The atmosphere was upscale casual, without feeling stuffy, but still making it feel special. The service was fantastic! We sat near the back and our server was outgoing and very attentive. She was a huge part of the experience. I hope we have her next time we’re there - I wish I would have gotten her name to mention her here. Several managers and the owners stopped by, which is also a nice touch. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great experience! Definitely exceeded our expectations.

Jasmine R

3 months ago

Absolutely WONDERFUL. Angela, our waitress was so attentive and friendly! The atmosphere and art work is really unique. We had the lemon shrimp pasta and steak filet. 10/10 recommend!

Tracy Smith

a month ago

Enjoyed the short commute out to hempstead for an old town feel! What a great place! Excellent atmosphere, food was superb! My Husband had the ribeye and I had the grilled shrimp pasta. Both were delicious! Love the history and how the restaurant is beautifully decorated. Our server Jadelyn was awesome and the Manager Paul made sure we were well taken care of. We will certainly be back soon and will also definitely try their brunch. You will not be disappointed!

Jo Keena

5 months ago

What a surprise! My birthday was on a week night, and we didn’t feel like heading into the city for dinner. Instead, we finally went to Hempstead’s new place. It was chicken fried steak night, so we gave it a try. The food was executed well. We’d definitely come back to try more of the menu. The highlight of Citizen, though, is their wine list. Kistler, Kosta Brown, Cakebread — and a nod to local talent — Tate! Really stellar selection at good pricing. Thanks for a great birthday!

Hannah Spellman

a month ago

Wow, 5 starts isn’t even enough. We are visiting from Virginia and accidentally stumbled upon this place. I’m SO glad we did. We ordered the fried chicken biscuit (pictured), surf and turf eggs benedict and a burger. For drinks, Bloody Marys and iced caramel latte. Everything tasted amazing, and was huge portions. Our server, Karen was so friendly, attentive and efficient. We will definitely come back if we visit this area again. Thank you so much!!