Little Hen - Houston

TLDR: Make a reservation weeks ahead. $30 per guest cancellation fee. Patio dining is dependent on weather. Cute floral aesthetics. "Smart chic dress code." Cocktail was great. Scones were delicious. Pass on the crab Benedict. Service was pleasant. Parking at the deck was free on Saturday.If you're looking to dine here for brunch on a weekend at a specific time, you better make your reservation on Resy at least 3 weeks ahead of time. One day I'm looking at all the available times and a few days later, the options have dwindled. Fortunately, I snagged a 12pm reservation on a Saturday for the patio. If the weather is bad, the reservation would be cancelled. (The weather was great when I went with some friends.) Just an FYI, they charge $30 per guest if you cancel the reservation outside the free cancellation time.I was a little skeptical on the food and drinks based on the reviews I read. Decided on the crab Benedict and it was not seasoned enough in my opinion.. had to request for salt and pepper to make it somewhat better. The eggs were poached just right. Wouldn't order this again.Friends and I split the scone basket, which comes with three scones that they baked for the day. We received two blueberry and one cranberry. They come with a side of strawberry compote and cream. They came out warm and tasted delicious. Not too sweet or dry.For my cocktail, ordered the rosé sangria, which came with rose reminiscence. The smell of roses elevated the drink. Not too sweet either. I saw a table nearby order one of their mocktails and it looked good too. Wish I had the chance to try it.Aesthetics were great for pictures. Unfortunately didn't get a chance to walk inside. The service was pleasant. No complaints there. They gladly took photos of my group. They must take a lot of photos for guests. Parking at the deck nearby was free on Saturday. That was a pleasant surprise. Truly would rate this place a 3.5/5 but rounded up. I'd probably return for the cocktails/mocktails and would have to try some other food on their menu or just come for tea time.

My partner and I were looking for a new place to try brunch. Little Hen was around the corner, and we were intrigued by the elaborate decorations - it always had an air of elevation; maybe it was the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary. We reserved our place about a month in advance; I am not against advance planning for special events, and this wait time added to the mystique of this gorgeous venue.The ambiance of the restaurant did not disappoint. Flowers bloomed around the whole restaurant, with beautifully set up tables, and a sense of immense formality. Unfortunately, this formality immediately extended to receiving water. The restaurant was charging us for tap water We pushed past this oddity, and embraced our anniversary celebration. There is no doubt, Little Hen is not an inexpensive place to eat, but we were excited to indulge.We ordered the rose petal pancakes, and the hashbrown. Both were quite tasty, but we noticed a mismatch between the price point and the foods themselves. The service was incredible, and yet something about the place did not quite work.What I had difficulty naming before, came after we left. The restaurant, despite its gorgeous decor, and wonderful ambiance, exuded exclusivity. This is not inherently a negative trait, yet when a restaurant charges for water, escalates an air of intrigue, and then is unable to deliver in the quality of its items, it does leave some degree of disappointment.This is unlikely to be a place we visit again, but for those who are interested, and can afford the price point, it may be worth trying.

Definitely make reservations via Resy. We were able to nab a 12pm table for 6 for a Saturday. Free to Park at ipic movie theatre garage. There's valet to. It's catty corner to van cleef. Look for pretty purple flowers out front. Staff were very sweet and helpful. The rose pancakes and mango jalapeño drink were my favorite. Food was good. Crab cakes were good. The waitress liked to spritz rose water in and on your drinks. It doesn't do anything. Pretty place and good food and service. I just wished their menu had more stuff. The rose sangria was ok.

This place gets a ton of reviews so I'll be straight to the point!Pros: pretty atmosphere and actually delicious non alcoholic drink options. Steak & Eggs dish was ok, but the fries with black truffle that came on the side was the main hit!Cons: having to go to the website to make reservation & put down card information with the threat of a $30 charge for each person who can't show up or being late. But when WE arrived on time for my friends birthday, having to wait awkwardly in a crowded corner for about 10 minutes before our table was ready. :/

Enjoyed afternoon high tea here and the ambiance was perfect for a girly get together w the cascading florals and feminine decor. You get 2 hours and an assortment of teas. Service was great. The scones were my favorite part, the rest was ok/good but nothing to rave about. Would definitely return to try their regular menu.

Order the Chicken and waffle! You will thank me later. This was second visit to Little Hen. The food wasn't that great the first time around. (See original review) I decided to return to try another item on the menu. I'm so happy I did. The Chicken and Waffle is so good! The chicken is crispy and flavorful. The waffle is cooked perfectly as well. You need to try it!

Location: in the River oaks shopping center Across from amorino Parking: street, pay parking Staff: initial first girl was a bit not nice. We arrived before 8am. We had a minor with us and needed to use RR. We asked if she can go in really fast as it was an emergency and nothing was open. They denied, it was only @10 minutes to 8. We explained we had a reservation but still denied. We asked if manager can help and after a few minutes they finally agreed. Our initial taste of customer service was not the best. PAYTON was phenomenal! She made us feel comfortable and welcome. She constantly checked on us and brought everything we would have asked for before even asking. She definitely was on it and it's a huge compliment to the establishment. Wait time: none, once doors opened everyone was seated. Seating:indoor and outdoor. Seating can be a bit too crowded if a heavy crowd. Outdoor does have outdoor heaters.Price: average Drink: Went for the lavender tea latte and it was delicious, wished it could have been a bit more warm as the establishment was cold both indoor and outdoor. Food: famous Rose petal pancakes were really good, pink syrup also gave it a great touch. I was not a fan of the carbonara omelette, seemed like ham on the inside. Overall it's a really cute spot. Again Payton was great and if it wasn't for her my experience would have probably not been great. Also people picking up used plates were on it as tables are quite small and can be uncomfortable while eating. Recommend arriving early to get good parking, good seating spot.

Finally tried to this place out on Sunday afternoon for tea. My friend made a reservation for 6 at 3 pm in the patio. We all show up at 3 pm but didn't get seated until 4 pm!!!!! and it was inside. Apparently the group before us refused to leave even though afternoon tea is a 2 hour limit. It def left a sour taste in my mouth. I'm giving it 3 stars because I did like our waitress once we were able to sit down. We only ended up being there for an hour because they close by 5 so we had to hurry up and eat. The food itself was pretty good especially the scones. The mini sandwiches, we didn't get a good variety since it was so late and there were only so many sandwiches left.

I absolutely adored every aspect of this place. From the elegant French China to the delicious food and charming decor, everything was perfect. We chose to celebrate my daughter's birthday here, and despite the majority of patrons being women, my partner thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well.Even though it was bustling with activity, our server still provided attentive and prompt service.It felt like stepping into a scene from Alice in Wonderland or dining with the Queen of England herself. I can't wait to bring my best friend here when she visits next. This place is simply enchanting!

This place is so cute for a brunch with your girlfriends! Note- make reservations weeks ahead. We sat on the patio with umbrellas covering our tables. Our server was attentive. I had rose petal pancakes for brunch. They were delicious! The syrup has a good rose flavor making the pancakes yummier!