The Breakfast Klub

"Whether it’s a weekday or weekend, waiting in line at TBK is a certainty, but the meal will be well worth the wait. The “katfish” and grits and wings and waffles are among the restaurant’s most popular dishes, but there are plenty of other options, including omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, and traditional egg and meat platters." - Brittany Britto Garley

"What’s great about grabbing a meal at The Breakfast Klub is that the line here will prepare for the multiple lines you’ll encounter at NRG. The crispy, crunchy, and syrup-drenched chicken and waffles also serve as a great source of energy, something waiting around historically requires. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"While the wait to get inside The Breakfast Klub is inevitable on the weekends, the food is worth it. Because at this Midtown spot, the eggs are fluffy, the katfish is krispy, and the hot syrup is on tap right next to the coffee. Food arrives astonishingly fast, so you’ll spend most of your time carving into hearty pork chops and spooning cheesy grits, while making the occasional stop for a refiull at the unlimited coffee and syrup bar towards the front. And between families out on a Sunday brunch, couples on breakfast dates, and solo diners having a waffles and wings moment, it's clear that Houstonians know that good things come to those who wait." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"The line to get inside The Breakfast Klub in Midtown is inevitable and will stretch down the block on weekends—just know that the food on the other side is worth it. The eggs will be fluffy, the katfish will be krispy (they’re committed to the bit), and the hot syrup is on tap right next to the coffee. Even when it’s buzzing with people, The Breakfast Klub feels mellow—it’s the sort of place a poetry slam would be held. The food comes out astonishingly fast, so you’ll spend most of your time carving into hearty pork chops and spooning cheesy grits while making the occasional stop for a syrup refill." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"Standing in line for the club is a rite of passage. At The Breakfast Klub in Midtown, you’ll spend time waiting outside for a Southern-style breakfast and lunch rather than laser lights and EDM DJ sets. The food comes out astonishingly fast, so you’ll spend most of your time carving into pork chops and spooning cheesy grits, occasionally stopping for a coffee or syrup refill. Take a break from studying and watch some spoken word on their stage over a plate of chicken and waffles." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas