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Update: The Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham sadly permanently closed its doors in 2020. 

Looking for a family restaurant in Brenham, Texas? Try the 50’s styled Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham, Texas, aka the Brenham Airport Diner. Old-fashioned diners in Texas are difficult to come by, so don’t miss this one!

My son loves airplanes, so he was excited when he was told he could see a few planes parked at Brenham’s Municipal Airport.

But more so after he heard the airport’s diner served the best shakes in town!

He was We were not disappointed!

What can I expect at the 50’s styled Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham, Texas

When you step into the Southern Flyer Diner, the 50’s ambiance automatically makes you forget you’re dining at an airport restaurant.

Besides being popularly known for its classic theme, the good ol’ jukebox,

and waitresses who serve you in adorable poodle skirts,

the diner serves fantastic burgers, fries, and some of the best shakes in town!

What my Family Ordered at the Brenham Airport Diner and loved!

We ordered chicken fried chicken sandwiches and fresh-cut french fries that were made right after our order was placed.

I have to say the generously sized sandwich was one of the best I’ve ever tasted, being well seasoned, juicy, and having just the right amount of batter to give the chicken fillet that perfect crisp finish.

Hubs and Dottie aren’t huge fries fans, but they wallopped their servings.

Both agreed that these weren’t like the usual dry or over-greasy, straight-from-a-pack fries we’ve tried elsewhere.

As we’d just finished a long tour at the Barrington Farms, we ordered a milkshake each, even though our sweet server asked if we wanted to split the same.

We realized that these were incredibly generous servings only after our shakes got to our table.

Each shake came with an accompanying tall steel glass with “extras” in it, and boy, were these shakes good.

So good!

I understand the diner uses ice cream made from scratch, and honestly, that difference can be made out with just one sip of the creamy chilled goodness served.

Price-wise, I feel we received our money’s worth, and our sweet server made our experience all the more special.

 

I’m pinning it down to be a Brenham thing because everyone we met was just as sweet!

The next time you’re in Brenham, you will know where to stop for lunch, especially when looking for a family restaurant in Brenham, Texas, that comes with high recommendations!

Southern Flyer Diner

3001 Aviation Way, Brenham, Texas 77833

(Open 7 days a week, from 11 am- 3 pm)