fork and spoon

despite our food taking too long, it gets my vote.. this is the first review i have ever written, i apologize if its not in the proper format or too lengthy. i went to fork and spoon for the first time in a couple years this past sunday. we sat in the back of the restraurant, where it is obvious that there is a table or two too many, its rather crowded. the place was full, and we expected the food to come out slow. what we didn't expect was for it to take 40 minutes. normally that would be a guess, as i don't often pay attention to time, but we were going to a movie next door, so we were watching our time closely. our waiter did a great job of keeping in contact with us, and apologizing for the wait. he brought us free muffins and bread slices, kept our drinks filled, and we could tell that he was very on top of things. he was aware that we were probably going to miss our movie, and looked up the next showing at another theater for us, that we were able to make it to on time. i think his name was john, but i could be mistaken. he had dark hair and a goatee, and is the main reason i gave the fork and spoon the benefit of the doubt on this one occasion. he promised us that normally food comes out on time, and that this was the exception, not the rule.

although the kitchen took way too long to make our food, it was pretty darn good once we got it. my club sandwich was very tasty and it was absent mayonnaise just like i requested. all four of us were happy with our food and were able to enjoy it, thanks to our waiter finding us a later time for our movie, and at a far superior movie theater.

i decided to test the waiters promise and came back to fork and spoon yesterday for breakfast. the food was very good, it took under 10 minutes to make and deliver, and the service was friendly and efficient, although i do have some advice. keep the red-head in the bakery. she seems to be a good intended person and worker, but is a tad scary. she lacked any people skills, and while she would be roaming the tables that didn't need assistance, people would be waiting for a table or baked goods in the bakery. my waitress (on this occasion), and waiter (on the previous occasion) were taking care of me just fine, and it was unnecessary and quite annoying that she kept asking if i'd like my completely full coffee re-filled. the establishment is better served with her seating tables and selling baked goods.

i understand that new ownership has taken over and there are kinks to be worked out, perhaps this review can help shed some light on how to do so. but make no mistake, our waiter saved the day and is the only reason i gave the fork and spoon a second chance, and i'm glad i did.

i'll be missing this place. it was because of urbanspoon that we checked this place out- and i am so glad we did. the other reviews on here are complaining about service- i don't know if i'm just lucky or they're crazy because they're always super friendly and polite. every meal is amazing, well cooked, flavorful- the sizes aren't obnoxiously large. instead it's about quality. it's a wonderful place to just sit back and enjoy a meal and the porch on a sunny new braunfels day. and also- i would never trust an online coupon place, i would trust this restaurant.

lunch with family. the blonde hostess was awesome and quickly got our table for a group of 7. she was very friendly and helpful. the food was good. the mediterranean pita was delicious, the french fries are the best. everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. the service was good too.

maybe second chance. i understand this place in under new ownership so i will only comment on the items we ordered. took my mom as she heard this was a german bakery, ok, they had bread and a couple of cakes, everything else was regular donuts ect. we ordered a latte, coffee and two cinnamon rolls. the rolls were very dry and hard on the outer edge, simple did not taste as though they were made that morning, plus did not care for the bread dough they were made from. latte and coffee tasted like colored water. the waitress was very nice and service was great, the restaurent is well decorated and very comfy. i will go back and try some lunch but they can keep their baked goods.

best desserts in town. i love this restaurant. sometimes we've had a slow waiter, but my overall experience is wonderful. having been here more than 30 times for different meals, with different waitstaff, i feel able to say that whatever problems there may be are worked out with training or firing. the staff that i've gotten to know are friendly, remember my childrens' faces, and get the orders right. i had a problem when my favorite meal was prepared oddly and it was fixed immediately, with a free dessert given as well. a free dessert in this restaurant is like winning the lottery. the pies are beyond perfection, the brownies decadent and refined, and the cookies are just right. i'll choose to go here over other places for breakfast because of the combination of atmosphere, good, straight-forward food, and amazing coffee. we had our 18 month old spill his drink and throw his plate and the waitstaff cleaned it up quickly, without a complaint. my husband's favorite desserts come from here and there are no better biscuits and gravy in town. possibly in the county. i think the wait speaks for the quality... you can complain about the wait, but there must be a reason it's consistently packed.

ownership. the ownership has remained the same and the kitchen staff has not changed.
thank you
fork&spoon

best breakfast and lunch. i come to the fork and spoon once or twice a week, and the food is great. the portioning of breakfast and lunch items are very reasonable, and the food is great.

mom had the reuben panini and i had the grilled cheese, bacon and apple sandwich. loved the flavor combination and textures of the swiss cheese, applewood smoked bacon, crisp granny smith apple slices and dijon mustard all on an italian artisan bread. be prepared though to have the inside of your mouth exfoliated cause that's a lot of crunchiness including the homemade dill chips that come with the sandwich. i think i've found a new favorite cafe in new braunfels.

fork and spoon and theis germany bakery are under ownership as of march 31, 2014.

great food.. the food is excellent and a good price. great enviroment and waitstaff is awesome. the only thing i saw wrong was the manager drinking out front while the staff was very busy.

i loved the feel in fork and spoon. it took about 5 minutes to be seated even though the restaurant was empty but we weren't in a big hurry. our waitress was sweet and our food came out perfectly! the french toast was amazing, the potatoes were crisp and flavorful and surprisingly my husband was very happy with his migas! this might be the best service we've had in new braunfels..

hit, or more often, miss. most disappointing chicken tortilla soup i may have ever had. big bowl of heated canned tomatoes with a bit of chicken, onion, tiny sliver of avocado, a few chip strips and a dollop of cheese. there may have been spices but i don't remember them. like something from a kids cooking class. wish they would narrow the menu and do everything well instead of being creative here and there. companion's salad was lovely and the kitchen smelled yummy. will go back if others want to as the ambiance is comfortable, but it isn't my first choice for great food.

good food, horrible service they had tables open but did not seat people because their kitchen was backed up. great ownership, what a waste of an hour!!!!

really great food... depending on when you go the wait times can be long but the food is great.

came here for brunch. bottomless mimosas for $12, the most amazing french toast i've ever had in my life, and great service from an excellent server, nicole! this place is great for a sunday brunch with friends. good food, great atmosphere, patio and indoor seating. get here!