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Bill Smith's Cafe

1510 W University Dr, McKinney, Texas 75069 USA

530 Reviews
$
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Closed Now
Opens Tue 4a
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    not Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Wifi

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“flavor of small town America”

Bill Smith's Cafe was an instant hit. It marked the beginning of a family business spanning  five decades and employing three generations of Smiths. Two of Smith's original employees have been with the business from its first day! His wife and business partner, Jeanette, is still a regular fixture. She works alongside her son, Bill Smith, Jr., who now owns and operates the business. At age 16, the younger Smith started out as their dishwasher. He, in turn brought his daughters into the operation. Seven mornings a week you can watch the younger Smith whip up a breakfast to equal the one "grandma used to make!" From the beginning the objective was to offer a truly "home cooked meal." All of the cafe's pies, yeast rolls, biscuits and gravy are made from scratch. Chicken-fried steak, for which they are famous, is made from real steak - nothing they serve is pre-packaged!

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Michael M.

Listen..this is the definition of a dive diner and that IS the reason to go. I love places like this and the 4 Star rating is a reflection of the atmosphere, the waitresses, and the volume of food. Read more

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Shawn P.

The staff is awesome! This place takes me back to the diners my dad would take me to breakfast at when I was a kid. Now I get to take my son here and we love it. We always look forward to our... Read more

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Lawrence B.

Alas, Bill Smith's Cafe is closing. We had breakfast there today, 7-31-2022. The parking lot was full and people were parking next door. After we came there was a waiting line. Lunch will... Read more

Bill Smith's Cafe

1510 W University Dr
McKinney, Texas
75069 USA
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Hours

Closed Now
  • Sun - Sat: 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Credit Cards Accepted
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