The wife and I were road warriors yesterday, destination just east of Snyder, TX to attend our nephews wedding at 5:30 Saturday evening. I have been dying to try a Mary's CFS forever and that was our lunch break destination. I was apprehensive about going there for I knew it would be packed considering the normal Saturday lunch jam up, then add the additional hunters, holiday weekend well you get my concern

So we hit the road around 11:00 am Saturday, told the wife lets go to Mary's another time do not want to gamble on it being jammed up, the wife said will be fine we have plenty of time

Arrived at Mary's 12:50 and the place was packed, hostess sat us down next to a very large group of around 30 motorcycle riders out of Wichita Falls.
Great group of folks Well my concerns became reality all to quick, unfortunately our waitress was overwhelmed with taking care of them, it took another 25 minutes to get our order taken and that was by another waitress coming to her aid. Cut through the chase at 1:53 I asked our waitress how much longer she said we were 3 back, I asked minutes? she said at least 15, told we did not have 15, she then said it would be no longer than 10

Politely told her Adios and we left, ended up at a gourmet place called Love's, had a 6" tuna sub from the Subway shop inside

Well the wedding was great, we left around 8:00 and got home at midnight. 5:30 this morning the dog wakes me up for he is ready to go on his walk

A few pics.

Obviously before we walked into Mary's, could not take one on the way out or I would get banned for it


Lots of Wind turbines and Cotton.



There was a real nice open bar with a lot of good hard liquor, Titos, Jack Black etc.I was the designated driver so water and coffee for me.
All and all good road trip with the Mrs. and very nice wedding.

Hate to hear that about Mary's.

Everyone around here knows you don't go to Mary's on the weekend in a hurry.

I've heard people rave about Mary's for years, but in my opinion, you didn't miss anything. I have been there twice; once for Mexican, once for CFS. Both were greasy, cold, and nasty. I won't be going back any time this century.

You should have split and went to the Beehive in Albany then taken 180 to Anson, north on 83 to Aspermont and 380 to Post. You would have liked the food at the Beehive, better than Mary's. You would also have seen parts of Texas that most people never knew that it existed.

I will have to remember that DC

This!

It's dying.

DC's suggestion is a very good one. For CFS you get better at Linda's in Cisco than Mary's IMO.

It's been dead for years, people just won't burry the old gal.

The Cafe in Graford has the best CF in this part of Texas.

MHO Mary's has some of the best food and the coldest beer anywhere !Always stop in if anywhere near !

Truth^^^^^**

Mary’s is over rated, and for those that think the CFS is the best there needs to get out more. Thin, greasy, and garlicky is what comes to mind when I think of Mary’s CFS. I do however like the chicken livers, sorta.

Y'all must not drive by it often. The parking lot is slap full of people every evening. While I will agree it's not the best CFS in this area of Texas it is FAR from dead.

I have been there twice. Never had the urge to go back a third time.

Mary's sux, try New York Hill next time.

The Beehive in Albany is closed. I've had Mary's twice, 1st time it was pretty good, the 2nd, wont go back

I stop at Mary's maybe once a month when driving from ranch into City. I like it, but agree, it can be slow, and while not the best CFS ever, it is good and the price is right. And even though they can some times get backed up in the kitchen, the staff is always friendly and working hard. From what I can see, not dying at all. You just have to time it right.

X2 Linda's in Cisco

Good for breakfast as well

I just called the Beehive. They were very surprised to find out they were now closed.

325-762-3034

The one in Albany? I've been by there twice in the last few months and it's cleared out. They do have a location in Abilene i think. Now i'm going to have to run back up there and check it out.

I made a few calls as a result of this topic. The Beehive in Albany is still open. Linda's in Cisco is closed.

Heard rumors that the Beehive in Albany had changed ownership.Heard that from a guy at end of bar.

So the Esfandiary family no longer owns the Beehive? They are good people.

You can run by there or just call the number I provided.

Ny hill is mandatory when we head out west. Non greasy and yummy cfs. Everything is really tasty.

You have to know the drill for Mary's, we place our order by phone (whether EB or WB) and it is ready right when we walk in the door. Sit down and eat (even during deer season and bike weekends). We know just how far out to make the call. You should see everyone's face in there when we walk in, sit down and out comes our plates.

Smokestack at the Thurber area I believe has new owner and I've been impressed last few times for breakfast and lunch. I need to try NY Hill, I guess.

Beehive in Albany is still open and still has original owner. I ate there three weeks ago.

You don't put garlic on a chicken fry, salt and pepper only! Gravy is the same way. I believe most restaurants have forgotten how a chicken fry is suppose to taste.

Mary's is e very bit as good as e ergo e says it is. We go there every time we go near. Strawn.

I live here and eat there a couple times a week at least.
Ali still owns it and is there most days. His daughter runs it the rest of the time.
Closed Sunday, Monday and until 5 on Saturday.
Other days open from 11-2 and 5:30 till 10 or 11 depending on biz.
Thursday night is shrimp night.
Their CFS is better than Mary’s.
Pats in Breckenridge, Albany Minute Mart and Kens in Breckenridge all have better CFS than Mary’s.
Mary’s only good if you want big and don’t care about good.

I'm originally from Throckmorton and worked in Breck for a while . Kens is still open? It used to be very good.

I'll have to try the Breckenridge spots. Only place I've ever ate there is the little Mexican joint next to the motel.

Ernie’s is a lot better Mexican. And they have kick A steak fingers too.

Yes Kens has had a new owner for several years now and it is better than ever.

I go through Breckenridge and Albany at least twice a week and I always either stop at Sunrise burritos for breakfast or Pam's for lunch. Both are excellent but the only downside is they will only take cash so I can't use my company Amex. I always see the Albany minute mart packed around lunchtime but I have never stopped there, I'll have to try it one day.

Good to know about Kens. I'm also glad Ernie's is still going. We ate there a lot.

I hunt near Breckenridge and if we go to town we either eat at Ernie's or Ken's.
If you order the steak finger basket at Ernie's be sure to ask for the home fries. If you don't you may get out of the freezer crinkle cut fries.
At Ken's we usually get the fried catfish basket or burgers. Their onion rings are really good and you get a lot. If I am not in the mood for fries with my burger of fish I will substitute fried okra.

We like shrimp night.....