Bill Smith’s Cafe

Van Alstyne, TX · Breakfast restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Van Alstyne
#8
of 25 restaurants
City Percentile
42%
rating percentile
Address
Bill Smith’s Cafe, 233 E Jefferson St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Phone
(972) 542-5331
Website
www.billsmithscafe1956.net
Status
Closed · Opens 6 AM

Bill Smith’s Cafe is a restaurant located in Van Alstyne, TX. It is one of 25 restaurants listed in Van Alstyne. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Van Alstyne city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #8 of 25 restaurants in Van Alstyne. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Bill Smith’s Cafe

We offer a great 1950's dining experience. We offer a great breakfast and lunch, that's why we have been family owned and operated since 1956! We are also a historical landmark in Collin County. No one is a stranger here. If you're looking for a... More

Hours

Friday6 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sherilyn Finlayson · Feb 2026

Super good food, very welcoming environment. The waitress was so feisty, loved her lol. Food was so good . My omelette was everything! I’d say to serve with a salsa, but that’s just a preference! I wasn’t a fan of the gravy, but my friends liked it.

★★★★★ 5.0 Global Women’s Empire · Nov 2025

Melissa/Anna Babes in Business love visiting you this week and supporting your business. All local business owners coming together once per week and enjoying spending time with our local businesses like Bill Smiths!!! The food was amazing. The connections were awesome and will definitely be back to support you again.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Victor J · Nov 2025

Bill Smith’s …. “Sit Anywhere” the sign says outside “But don’t expect good service” is what it should also say. Pictured is my hot roast beef sandwich… dry, tired tough roast beef, packaged brown gravy, generic white bread and commercial frozen fries. This is home cooking? They don’t even offer honey mustard dressing for salads which is honey, mustard and mayo .. staples in any home kitchen. But they’re too lazy to make it and too cheap to buy it pre-made. This place is way over hyped.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Tiffany Wetenhall · Jan 2026

Used to love the McKinney location. Went for my second time to the new location during the ice storm, excited to eat a nice home made meal with my kids. Got the same waitress as before. I’m guessing she’s the one others complained about named Candy…who is the owner! lol blew my mind to read that. Candy, this restaurant doesn’t have a chance with you treating customers like crap. She blames everything on other people, is extremely rude and has left our food in the window to get cold both times. The coffee is dirty water. Food was not great. I only enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. And I literally almost got up to serve myself multiple times. Thank God another woman came out from the kitchen to help. She was so sweet and got everything we needed. Hire more good staff and stop running off your

★★★★★ 5.0 Kourtney Kane · Apr 2024

Returning to Bill Smith's Cafe after its relocation to downtown Van Alstyne was like reuniting with an old friend. Though it's been years since I last visited the original location in McKinney, stepping into the new space felt both familiar and exciting. The transformation is remarkable; the cramped quarters of the old cafe have been replaced by a spacious, inviting environment with stunning brick walls and tall ceilings. Some nostalgic touches, like the deer and buffalo mounts, have made the move as well, adding to the charm of the new spot. But of course, the real star of the show remains the food, and I'm pleased to report that it's just as exceptional as ever. The aroma that greeted me as I entered instantly transported me back to my previous visits. The pancakes and biscuits and grav

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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