Nothing beats a good old-fashioned Friday night fish fry, and Walkers Cafe in Madisonville has one of the best in Texas. Their bottomless fish and shrimp comes with all the obligatory sides, and the retro atmosphere will take you back to simpler days. Who’s hungry?
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Nestled in the heart of downtown Madisonville, Walkers Cafe is a restaurant and vintage soda fountain where the spirit of the good old days is alive and well.
TripAdvisor/ehhamilton The atmosphere isn’t the only thing that’s old-school at Walkers - prices have barely budged over the years, either. Check out the sign for 25-cent coffee!
Inside, the atmosphere is exactly what you’d expect from a good old-fashioned, all-American diner.
TripAdvisor/JenEtoile Checked floors, red leather seats, and vintage memorabilia impart a retro charm that will instantly take you back to the 1950s.
On the menu, you’ll find a wide selection of Southern comforts sure to satisfy any craving.
Facebook/Walkers Cafe From hand-battered chicken-fried steak to thick, juicy burgers to sandwiches piled high with all the fixings, there’s no shortage of deliciously down-home options.
If you’re in the mood for something a bit lighter, there are seven different salads to choose from.
Facebook/Walkers Cafe You can also take a trip to the salad bar and build your own for just $6.99! Burgers sans bun and grilled chicken are a couple of the other healthier menu items available.
While everything here is absolutely scrumptious, it’s the Friday night fish and shrimp that locals can’t get enough of.
Facebook/Walkers Cafe All-you-can-eat, the plates are served either grilled or fried and come with coleslaw or a side salad, French fries, hush puppies, and pinto beans (upon request.)
You can also opt for just the catfish if shrimp isn’t your cup of tea, or forgo the all-you-can-eat option and order two or three fish filets instead.
Facebook/Walkers Cafe Prices per plate range from $9.59 to $20.59 depending on what you order. Click here to see the full menu and learn more.
Even if you’re stuffed to the gills, it would be a cardinal sin to skip dessert at Walkers.
Facebook/Walkers Cafe Their hand-spun milkshakes will send your taste buds straight to a sock hop, and the homemade baked goods are as decadent as they look.
Address: 112 West Main Street, Madisonville, TX 77864.
Google Maps Hours are 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday, and 6:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday (closed Sunday.)
Visit the restaurant’s Facebook page to learn more.
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The atmosphere isn’t the only thing that’s old-school at Walkers - prices have barely budged over the years, either. Check out the sign for 25-cent coffee!
TripAdvisor/JenEtoile
Checked floors, red leather seats, and vintage memorabilia impart a retro charm that will instantly take you back to the 1950s.
Facebook/Walkers Cafe
From hand-battered chicken-fried steak to thick, juicy burgers to sandwiches piled high with all the fixings, there’s no shortage of deliciously down-home options.
You can also take a trip to the salad bar and build your own for just $6.99! Burgers sans bun and grilled chicken are a couple of the other healthier menu items available.
All-you-can-eat, the plates are served either grilled or fried and come with coleslaw or a side salad, French fries, hush puppies, and pinto beans (upon request.)
Prices per plate range from $9.59 to $20.59 depending on what you order. Click here to see the full menu and learn more.
Their hand-spun milkshakes will send your taste buds straight to a sock hop, and the homemade baked goods are as decadent as they look.
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Hours are 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday, and 6:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday (closed Sunday.)
Have you ever been to Walkers Cafe? If so, did you visit on a Friday night for the fish and shrimp? Tell us all about your dining experience in the comments section below, then check out our previous article for another all-you-can-eat restaurant in Texas where you’d better come hungry.
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Address: Walker’s Cafe, 112 W Main St, Madisonville, TX 77864, USA
