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Star Café & Cocktails

111 West Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA

(817) 624-8701

Star Cafe: Historic Texas Comfort Food in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, Star Cafe’s Facebook page highlights one of the area’s most historic dining spots, known for classic Texas comfort food and a casual Western atmosphere. The café has roots dating back to the 1930s and has long been a staple for locals and visitors exploring the Stockyards district. Star Cafe offers a relaxed, old-school café setting where guests can enjoy hearty meals after a day of sightseeing, shopping, or watching the famous cattle drive nearby.

The menu focuses on Texas favorites and homestyle comfort dishes. Popular choices include chicken-fried steak, burgers, steaks, pork chops, and classic sandwiches served with traditional sides. The café is especially known for its half-pound burgers and flavorful chicken-fried steak, dishes that have helped it earn a reputation as a longtime Stockyards favorite.

For those exploring great dining options in Fort Worth, Star Cafe stands out as a destination for classic Texas comfort food and authentic Stockyards character. Its combination of historic charm, satisfying meals, and welcoming service makes it a memorable stop for both locals and visitors alike. You can also discover more Fort Worth restaurants on this Fort Worth restaurant guide.

Star Cafe and Cocktails

3.9

Based on 378 reviews

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Beatriz Martinez

05:21 17 Nov 25

It was my first time going and it was amazing. The waitress was so sweet. The food was fresh.

Joseph Gatti

14:11 03 Nov 25

Stopped in for breakfast and had The Star Plate. The food and coffee were great and the staff were awesome! The historical nostalgia also made this place so amazing. Will be back.

Kyle holtgraves

21:54 03 Sep 25

Whatever you do, do not order a steak there. I ordered a $35 strip medium rare. It Came out well done. They asked me how it was, I told them it’s very well done. They didn’t even offer to make a new one, get me another meal, anything. I paid full price and left. I would like my money back if possible.

Cowboy

02:57 19 May 25

Quite a nice little joint right off the main stockyards strip! Portions are huge, so be prepared for that. The chips are homemade, and the prices are great for the area! I will definitely be back just to pop in and have a beer to beat the heat!
We had the chips and queso (delicious), I had a burger (good but could've been a little more pink), taco salad (absolutely massive), and chili (not traditional for TX but still excellent)
Will be back 4.8/5

kevin lasater

23:01 14 May 25

The best chicken fried steak in Fort Worth. The management and staff are always friendly and attentive. Great value for the money. I bring my out of town friends here whenever they want a true Texas experience. Great drinks as well.

Helen S

14:42 04 May 25

We stopped in here for a drink and snack whilst we were exploring the Stockyards area. We sat at the bar and ordered a beer for my partner and I had the TX Peaches. The cocktail was nice but it was a little too sweet for me (personal preference more than there being anything wrong with the drink).

We ordered a chicken fried chicken sandwich to share. The food arrived quickly and the sandwich was delicious! We both agreed it was probably the best fried chicken sandwich either of us had ever had. The chicken was juicy and the batter had so much flavour. The fries were tasty but could have been cooked for a little bit longer.

Also want to shout out our bartender (whose name I didn’t get so very sorry). He was so friendly and was giving us lots of recommendations for things to do in the area.

The reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the bathroom situation. The ladies room was not very nice and you aren’t able to put toilet paper in the toilet itself (there is a sign specifically saying this) and I found the whole experience a bit unpleasant. I understand their piping is old but having to put your used toilet paper into a bin (where other people have also put their used paper) was just not nice.

Our total bill, including tax and tip, was $45 which we thought was great value. I would definitely visit again (although not if I need to use a bathroom haha).

Katzbalger001

15:10 03 May 25

Small little bar/cafe/restaurant. Definitely has that local cowboy bar atmosphere. Stopped there and ordered the chili, with a special request (add sliced jalapeños). Waitress was nice, service was quick, and the Chili was great. Price was about what I expected. Enjoyed it!

vicky s

02:01 26 Apr 25

Went in there with a bunch of girlfriends and had a wonderful time. Customer service was amazing from the moment we walked in the door. Food was amazing and so was dessert. Didn’t get the name of the server/bartender but she was the Asian one. We were visiting and went to different places all day! No greeting no one came to the table places were slow and the customer service was not there. This place was the most welcoming and actually cared to greet and say good bye to us. Since I’m in the hospitality industry, hospitality is very important to us. I definitely would recommend this place for the welcoming atmosphere and the food!

Jim Everett

21:37 27 Jan 24

We walked in think it would be a cool place to grab an early dinner. I ordered an old fashioned to start off with. It was the 2nd worst old fashioned that I’ve ever had. Tasted like bourbon and water.
By the time the drinks showed up we had already ordered the rib eye steak and a burger. I ordered the rib eye medium rare and it came out closer to medium/medium well. The burger was way under cooked. The accompanying mashed potatoes were relatively tasteless. The gravy was the same, tasteless. The servers were however very pleasant.

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