Plowman's Kitchen

Great local diner serving what I would call "upscale" diner food. They always have a good selection of cakes and pies. The wait staff is usually local young folks and it's not bad service. The menu here is not lacking but sometimes I still find myself looking for something more. We do love the options for sides though, you want a side of bacon with your meatloaf, no problem, deviled eggs for a side, got you covered, how about some Texas caviar! My wife was a little disappointed they were out of salmon which was her first choice but the filet she ordered instead was really good - quality tender meat, could have used a bit more seasoning but we were impressed with the quality of the cut. I had the roasted beet salad as a side and it was fantastic! Highly recommend. I also had the pork tenderloin with a honey mustard sauce. The tenderloin was tender but maybe a tad dry from being slightly overcooked, overall I felt it was ok. We both got deviled eggs as a side, they were a little dry, not much seasoning going on but we do like the option of a deviled egg as a side so we were ok with it but it could be better. Wished I could do half stars, this is a 4.5 in my book.

First timers.Good- atmosphere great- very clean- wait time is not too bad (at least for my group)- The food was hot and very good- staff friendly and on it with smilesDifficult/Different - can't put my finger on anything specific ----summary------It was a couple's date night, and we were invited to eat here; I'm glad we did. The food is traditional Americana. We had meatloaf, chicken fried steak, Mac and cheese, okra, and mashed potatoes, all hot and cooked. John (server) was the best part at least for this old soldier, a bit rough around the edges but with a huge heart for service. Before I forget the pie was also spot on not too over the top just right, and food portions were good. I've seen some of the other posts about food portions and I'm not sure what people are expecting.PS. I'm going back, I still need to try 2 other dishes. Thanks John for making the evening great.

Came around 9:30am on a Sunday. Not too many folks eating, and therefore the wait staff was extremely accommodating and allowed us to sit outside with our dog!The food order was taken quickly (and again they were VERY accommodating to specific substitution requests!). We both got the standard breakfast (eggs, sausage/bacon, and a side). I upgraded to the biscuits and gravy. The food was filling but not overly heavy as can sometimes happen with diner food. Some of my fruit was in bad shape, but there was a large enough portion that I could pick around it!The tables outside were a bit dirty, but it was our choice to sit outside. Overall nice visit and quality food at a damn good price!

When you first walk in you're met with some unique decor: lights made out of drums, clarinets repurposed as lamps, high school band photos along the walls, with shakos atop the waiting area. It was very niche and intriguing- something I've not seen in a restaurant before.Our wait time wasn't too long, we were seated and helped in a timely manner. They had a display case of desserts that were calling my name but breakfast was the plan.I orders the Brussels sprouts for the table appetizer with some waters to wash it down. They were topped with bell pepper and a balsamic glaze. Think the dish would have been better with tomatoes rather than bell peppers and maybe a bit more glaze but it was still pretty good.For the main course I was torn between a sandwich and eggs Benedict. Per the server's recommendation I ordered the eggs Benedict paired with homestyle breakfast potatoes. With my son accompanying me, I ordered him the kids pancake plate paired with homestyle breakfast potatoes, sausage, and scrambled eggs.Our breakfast orders are where this restaurant loses a few stars from me. When I first received my eggs Benedict the eggs were way overcooked- almost hard boiled. A traditional eggs Benedict has a poached egg that is runny in the middle- these eggs did not give, the runniest part of the egg was the hollandaise on top. I asked if they could be remade because they were very clearly made incorrectly. The waitress was very understanding and could see the issue with the quality. I did have to wait a while for a new plate but I still had some Brussel sprouts to snack on. When I received a fresh plate the eggs were properly poached and made for an enjoyable meal.The kid's pancake plate posed another egg issue but this time undercooked. I have a toddler with a huge appetite, he ate a few of the scrambled eggs and then refused them. Nearly half of the eggs were undercooked- egg whites still wiggling around making for an unsafe meal for my toddler. The sausage, pancake, and potatoes were all great. The sausage is some of the best breakfast sausage I've had but they definitely missed the mark with their eggs. With eggs being a huge staple in our breakfast experience I was very dissatisfied with the inconsistencies and lack of proper preparation.

Had a tasty little lunch here while working on our Granger property and I'm glad Yelp led us here. The food was tasty, although my salmon was a bit overcooked. The service was good and the tea was refreshing on a 90 degree day. We will definitely be back to sample some of those baked goods! Great use of a historic old building and I love the charm and character of the place. The neighborhood is like a trip to 1950's Americana.

This is the best!! Plowman's Kitchen has repurposed the old Taylor High School - in particular, the band hall! There are decorations of a drum set as the chandelier when you enter the front door, a bass drum as a table, many instruments adorn the walls in addition to old photos of majorettes, stage band, and students from THS! So creative! The food!!!! The BEST biscuits and gravy ever! The biscuits must have been placed on the grill first which gave them a bit of a crunch on the outside and fluffy, yummy, inside. The gravy was not "pasty" or didn't appear to come from an envelope. The eggs were fluffy. We loved our waitress! The cafe is pretty and feels airy. A+

Basic menu w/a touch of #spice & the occasional, new 'experimental plate' to savor, plus flats of specialty wine coolers (bring your friends)! Good #grub, homemade desserts that look & smell divine, but I have yet to experience. Personable servers & mgr/owner, who made me lol, more than once... great sense of humor.#Plowmans is an 'A Game', but w/o 'jacked up' pricing. Check it out for yourself.Easy to find in mid-town #Taylor, just NE of the little library (a great place to visit!), & with a private parking lot.

This place was the highlight of our visit to Old Taylor High School. Located in the schools old band hall, this place made you feel right at home in this small town. As far as the food goes, we loved the Hot Turkey Sandwich w/ a side of fried okra. Our pimento cheese appetizer was also super yummy! I think the best part of our experience was our waiter and the service he provided.

Reservation late, over 1 hr for food, didn't have 7 different items (ribeye, baked potato, guac, etc...), served after tables sat later, credit card machines not working so multiple charges for our 1 tab.Waitress was nice and the staff was put in a tough situation.

Tasty, homey food. I had a spicy pasta dish, which was also well priced. The bar hostess was friendly and made a decent Old Fashioned. And they had delicious pie! This restaurant is a welcome addition to Taylor.