By Anastasia Brunson
Arriving at this local eatery, you’ll first notice that it’s bright and homey. The building’s façade lets you know you’re in the right place right away with the eye-catching logo. Inside, from the warm welcome to the comforting flavors on every plate there’s a sense of home and local community. In one corner, there’s merch for sale, cute mugs and T-shirts if you want to rep your new favorite spot. Photos of patrons adorn the walls including an area with polaroids from their 3rd year anniversary celebration. It’s clear that this is a place that loves its community, and the community loves it back.
The Sunday morning I stopped by with my boyfriend, it was pretty packed. Despite that, the service was still fast and cheerful. I ordered the #1 Grandma’s Biscuits & Gravy Plate which has, as you guessed it, biscuits and gravy along with two eggs in any style, choice of bacon, ham, or sausage, and hash browns. My boyfriend opted for the #4 Texas Sized Breakfast, a large plate with three eggs any style, bacon, ham, and sausage, two pancakes or toast, and hashbrowns. Needless to say, we had leftovers.
The food came out within ten minutes of ordering, warm and fresh and comforting. You can tell that all portions are made to order, down to the freshly cracked eggs. I had to pace myself, wanting to try a little bit of everything including some bites off my boyfriend’s plate. He remarked that even the coffee was good.
While eating, I had a chance to speak with the owner, Dali. Some things she mentioned are that Biscuits & Gravy are branching out into catering and renting out their restaurant space for events. As well, they have been participating in Evenings at the Square which is a monthly Market Days event held in Donna. There are live music and local vendors to keep you and your tastebuds entertained, giving you further opportunity to try out this tasty establishment.
And yet another thing to bring attention to, Biscuits & Gravy will be giving out 20 free meals per day to SNAP recipients (SNAP ID must be presented). With the government shutdown impacting those already facing food insecurity, this local restaurant is boosting their community in a time of need. You can also purchase a meal to give away; the free meal ticket will then be hung up on the wall for those in need to use.
All in all, it’s good old homestyle cooking from the warm welcome to the warm food to the warm hospitality that extends past its doors. Be sure to make this restaurant a stop of yours. You’ll find them serving daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Val Verde Flea Market, at the intersection of Val Verde Road and Business 83, in Donna.
