Old Orange Cafe and Catering Co.

I loved this place will be a Sunday regular. People were nice. We were picky about a place to sit because the atmosphere was so cool! Situated in the original part of downtown Orange, Tx, in an old dairy, this place celebrates the heritage of their community. An Historic Eatery! My appetite is substantial, so I often order two èntre’s in places like this. Let’s say they serve polite portions. Mel was FULL when we left. I could have ordered a Reuben. Damn! They have Reuben’s Cubano’s if you’re a sandwich eater. I was attracted by the quiche, which was tasty but baked in a pie crust. The portion was slight (I’m a big guy) I prefer crustless. To me, the crust diminished the otherwise rich flavors. My poor Caesar Salad. It was very sad. I Am grateful they had one, but it would have been better served two days ago. The salmon on top— was salty (don’t tell my cardiologist, LoL) but delicious! There were other seasonings on the portion of fish that I couldn’t distinguish. This was the jewel of my meal. Mel had shrimp grits. That was a home run, from the grit cake (like her mother used to make) to the lovely brown gravy with a little ‘bite back’ to it. Oh, and her salad, with glazed walnuts or pecans, creamy vinaigrette more goodies than I can remember was truly a reason to return in and of itself! It’s embarrassing that we haven’t found this place sooner. Why was there not a line out the door ?!

It’s been a few years since I have visited since I don’t live over this direction. Everything about this place is amazing: food, service, and the restaurant itself. I love coming here.

Stop in to get a bite to eat while working on there building installing some awnings.

Decent all around. We ordered chicken tenders the Ruben sandwich. Rarely am I in the Orange area but I'd stop here again when in the area.

Came to this part of the town on a work trip. I was recommended this spot by a colleague so I had to give it a try. I was impressed with the food especially the catfish with the smothered shrimp over pilaf rice. I recommend coming here if you are in this part of town. It is only open around lunch so get here early.